Pastoral Ministry&
HELPED NEEDED FOR CARE AND
COMPANIONSHIP
Help is needed during the day for a female parishioner who is recovering from surgery--NO NURSING CARE IS NEEDED, just someone to visit, play cards, dominoes, befriend.  This could be a paid position --the family is open to options.  Care is needed from 8:00am--5:00pm weekdays.  A college student needing summer employment, a retiree who could commit to any number of hours during the week--any help you could offer would be most appreciated.  Call Anne Marie   (651) 633-8333 if you are interested. 

THERE IS A CAR THAT NEEDS A DRIVER!  It can't go anywhere without you.  The American Red Cross of the St. Paul area has the car, the gas, the training and dozens of senior citizens who need rides to and from medical appointments every day.  What's missing?  Volunteer drivers.  If you can give just four hours a week, the keys are yours.  This is a perfect volunteer opportunity for retirees and others with available daytime hours.  Call the Red Cross (651) 291-6707 for more info.

HELP!!  A single woman of our parish is looking to buy/rent a FIRST FLOOR condo, apartment or town home or rent a first floor of a private residence.  If you know of anything that is available or have something to rent please call 612-781-8440.

Social Justice&

The St. Vincent De Paul Society would like to thank the entire parish community for your donations during the Lenten Soup Suppers.  The meals hosted by the Circle of Women & the SilverTones also contributed their  donations to our in-parish Vincent De Paul Group which provides compassionate aid to those in need in our area.  We also wish to thank those who contributed to the Holy Thursday collection, which furthers the charitable work of our parish.  Your donations total $2, 761.  If you are  interested in being a part of this organization please call Carole at 651-639-9103.

     
Seniors&
HEALTH CARE FORUM

A Community Health Option Educational Forum will be presented at the New Brighton Family Service Center on Wednesday, May 2, 9:30--11:00 a.m.  The forum will cover several topics including:  basic Medicare benefits and the various supplements offered in Minnesota,  care-giving options in the Twin Cities, long term care   issues and options, and the current situation on prescription drugs in Minnesota.  There is no charge and no pre-registration is required.

NEW FOGEY FOLLIES
The SILVERTONES are sponsoring an outing to the New Fogey Follies production of "Yours Truly, G.I. Joe".  The show is a tribute to all the men and women who served in the armed forces during World War II.  All cast members are at least 55 years old.  The date is Friday, June 1.  We will leave St. John's at 11:00 a.m., stop for lunch at the "Old Spaghetti Factory" and then proceed to the Howard Conn Fine Arts Theater located at Plymouth Congregational Church in south Minneapolis.  Bus will return at approximately 3:45 p.m.  Cost:  $35 includes  motorcoach, lunch, and admission to the show.  Flyers with more information and a registration form are located in the "Seniors" racks on the bulletin board at the west entrance to the church.  Deadline is May 1.  For more information contact Deacon Joe at      651-633-8333

Bulletin Board&
ST. JOHN'S BRIDGE CLUB
The St. John's Women's Bridge Club is sponsoring a Bridge-mixer on Thursday, May 10 at the New Brighton Eagles Hall, 563 9th Ave NW.  A buffet supper will be served at 6:00 p.m. followed by bridge.  The cost is $2 for members, $7 for guests.  All women bridge players are welcome.  Reservations are required by Thursday, May 3.  Call Marion Marcouiller at 651-633-4486 or Jan Bensing at 651-633-6275.

PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING
Professional Psychological Counseling is available to the adults of St. John's, without cost.  Hours are day time on Tuesdays. Call the parish office at to make an appointment.

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Those in our community who are ill:
John Battmer, Donald Beaubien, Marcelline Beseler, Leonard Blees, Marcella Boomer, Mel Cardinal, Ann Czech, Louis Czech, Leona Doroff, Lenore Dougherty, Joe Fellner, Bernadette Hearn, Eunice Hessberg, Josephine Gilbert, Bernice Hopkins, Henry Horbatuck, Kevin Keenan,James Lenzmeier, Sr., Rupert Meyer, Irene Mitchell, Corliss More, Donna Murphy, Georgianne Myers, Paul Pojar, Ben Ruebbelke, Dennis Ryan, Richard St. Germain, Sr., Dan Sebesta, Mary Shea, Bob Sorem, Wanda Swanson, Frances Vonacek, Mildred Werner, Linda Zappa.

The families and souls of those who recently have died:
Otto Benson, Nicholas Sassin (cousin of Julia & Gina  Champion), John McAlpine, John Gideo