Monthly Prayer Vigil&
You are invited to visit the Lord Jesus present in the     Sacrament in the Chapel from 9:00 a.m.--9:00 p.m. this coming Thursday.  The southeast door of the Church will be open during those hours.  Please use the sign-up boards by the church entrance so that our Lord may be continuously attended.
"A quiet hour of prayer before the Lord is a gift that can bring peace and growth in faith."     --Msgr. Kenneth Velo

Bulletin Board&
PARISH RECEIVES DEFIBRILLATOR
The parish now has a defibrillator on-site.  The parish staff and volunteers will be trained on using the equipment.  Thank you to Michael Wax for donating the money to purchase the defibrillator. 

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 to make an appointment.

PILGRIMAGE
Join Fr. Don Schwalm as he follows an ancient pilgrimage route to the tomb of St. Olaf.  Our 12 days will take us through Norway, Sweden and Denmark.  Trips are August 16--27 and September 6-17.  (Fr. Schwalm will lead the September group.)  If interested contact Leslie Sendeu of AER WORLD TOURS at 612-377-9767.

EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS
In Memory of:   Donated by:
John & Amelia Rickey
Fred & Rose Anfang                John & Virginia Rickey

Music Notes&
Today is the final appearance of the year for St. John's 9:30 Adult Choir, as this hard-working group is off during the summer for a well-deserved respite.  This choir rehearses every week for two hours, and sings every week September--May.  Many thanks, choir, for your gift of musical leadership and inspiration--you add so much to our liturgies!
Next week we will celebrate Pentecost at the 9:30 and 11:30 Masses with brass choir and an a cappella schola.

Stewardship&
The stewardship committee is proud to announce that an additional $125,000 has been received for our building project.  The gift will allow the building to be completed as originally designed--to include the folding partition walls.  The parish received an anonymous gift of $50,000 and bequest from a will for $77,000.  We wish to thank those that made the contribution to allow us to complete our project as originally designed.

Liturgy News&
LECTORS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Please pick up your schedules at the information desk   after Mass today.

MASS SERVER TRAINING
Those boys & girls who are going into 6-8th grade this fall and would like to be Mass Servers for the coming year are required to attend Summer Mass Server Training.  The training will be Monday, June 11--Friday, June 15 from 9:30 a.m.--noon.  THIS TAKES THE PLACE OF TRAINING IN THE FALL.  Please call the Parish Center to register--651-633-8333.

NEEDED:  Someone representing the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines) or a Veteran  to dress in uniform and carry the American Flag for our Memorial Day Mass this Monday.  Please see Jay Hunstiger after Mass today if you are interested.

Social Justice&
Our Spring Clothing Drive, held on May 5, was a huge success thanks to your generosity.  St. Vincent De Paul members packed a panel truck as well as a pickup truck and station wagon with clothing which was delivered to the Thrift Store in south Minneapolis to help those in need.  Keep us in mind when fall cleaning comes around as there will be another drive!   Many thanks!
Also& the Sisters of St. Joseph were greatly helped by your donation of books for their annual book sale.