Pastoral Ministry&
GROWING THRU LOSS--GRIEF SUPPORT SERIES
The second week of the series meets this Thursday, March 8 at the Church of St. William in Fridley.  The topic:  "Why do I Feel So Mixed Up and Crazy?"  Call Anne Marie for more information (651) 633-8333.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
The Cancer spirituality support group meets this Wednesday, March 7, from 2:00--3:30 p.m.  All are     welcome.

BEFRIENDERS
Befrienders meeting, Wednesday March 7 at 7:00 p.m.

THANK YOU...

A special thanks to Fr. Don Schwalm and all the volunteers who assisted with liturgy and the anointing of all our Catholic friends in the five nursing homes we serve.  This was a busy month and a real blessing for those anointed.  Many thanks to each of you.

OPEN DOORS 
DIVORCED OR WIDOWED SINGLES
The response to beginning a group for singles has been good--this group is for those individuals who are now single because of divorce or death of a spouse.  It seems there is support for young never married singles and seniors.  This group is for those in between those two places.  We will meet on Tuesday, March 20 after the 6:00 p.m. Mass at the back of the church--thanks for your response and welcome!  Call Anne Marie for more info. (651) 633-8333.

School News&

On Friday, February 23, six junior high students from St. John the Baptist competed in the Twin Cities Regional Science Fair held at the University of Minnesota Field House.  Christina Cotter and Sharon Durand, Grade 8; Sarah Dobrick, TJ Labuza, Elaine Palmer and Adam Quade, Grade 7, were among 545 6-12th grade students who entered the fair.   Adam Quade received a blue ribbon, medal and premium award and will be going on to the state competition to be held in Rochester in April.  Christina Cotter and Sarah Dobrick received certificates from MN Space Frontier Society.  Sharon Durand received the ESSC Alumni medallion.  Adam also received the Discovery Young Scientist Award, which qualifies him to participate further in National competition.
Congratulations to all these students from St. John's.  We are proud of all of you.
Congratulations to Kelly Sitarz who received a $500 Scholarship from Totino Grace.
Thanks to all of you who ordered magazines and renewed your magazine subscriptions helping our magazine drive to be a great success.  Thank you to those who helped process the orders and count money.  Special thanks to Michelle Quade for chairing the drive.  Your time and work were a great contribution to its success.
There are NO CLASSES March 19-23 because of Spring Break.
PTO Board Mtg. Monday, March 5 in the school library.
The School Principal's Advisory Committee (SPAC) has one opening for the 2001-2002 school year.  This position is for a three-year term.  Qualifications:  (1) member of St. John's parish with children currently or formerly enrolled in the school. (2) Ability and willingness to work with a team.  (3) Skills may include experience and abilities in:  finance, personnel, development and marketing, communication, management, education and computer programming.  (4) willingness to serve the Lord through a commitment to quality education. (5) Support the principal, teachers, parents and students.
If interested please send your confidential resume to Sr. M. Gwendolin, c/o St. John the Baptist School.  Your resume should include: (1) Reason for your interest in SPAC, (2) Experience and qualifications, (3) Potential contribution to SPAC, (4) Prior committee involvement.  Applications are due by March 7, 2001.

Youth Newz&
CONFIRMATION RETREAT III
March 16-18, 2001
People registering for the first Confirmation Retreat will have brochures by now.  Turn in final registration by March 5.  Questions, contact Rick Craig (763) 754-7666.

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Those in our community who are ill:
John Battmer, Leonard Blees, Marcella Boomer, Mel Cardinal, Ann Czech, Louis Czech, Leona Doroff, Lenore Dougherty, Joe Fellner, Bernadette Hearn, Eunice Hessberg, Mary Heurkins, Bernice Hopkins, Henry Horbatuck, Kevin Keenan,James Lenzmeier, Sr., Vernon Lind, Rupert Meyer, Irene Mitchell, Corliss More, Donna Murphy, Georgianne Myers, Ben    Ruebbelke, Dennis Ryan, Richard St. Germain, Sr., Dan      Sebesta, Mary Shea, Bob Sorem, Wanda Swanson, Frances Vonacek, Mildred Werner, Linda Zappa, Laura Breid, Kenneth Johnson.
The families and souls of those who recently have died:
Bernice Weller (mother of James), Vernon Lind