School News&
Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, February 12, 6:30--8:00 p.m., PTO meeting in the St. Joseph Hall (note change).  There will be a drawing for $50.  YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!  SEE YOU THERE!
There are NO CLASSES Monday, February 18 because of President's Day.

Preschool&
St. John's Little Lights Preschool continues to take registrations for the 2002/2003 school year.  Little Lights offers a half day program either two or three days per week.  We are a Christian based program with staff dedicated to each individual student and their family.  Please call Mary Walus 651-633-1540 ext. 1227 for more information.

Adult Faith Formation&
FAITH FORMATION
There are NO Elementary Faith Formation Classes on Tuesday, February 12 or Wednesday, February 13.  Please attend Ash Wednesday service.

FIRST EUCHARIST
First group session for First Eucharist is Saturday, Feb. 16 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Hall.

FAITH FORMATION COMMITTEE
The Faith Formation Committee met on January 17th at 7:00 pm. The following subjects were discussed:
1. The Lenten journey will be scripture based with a justice theme, and include social outreach.
2. The registration process was reviewed. New procedures, forms, letters, and publicity were approved, with a major goal of reducing late registrations.
3. The next meeting will be February 21, 2002 at 7:00 PM.

SEEKERS (Adult Theological Book Club)
The book to read for February is Out of the Depths by Miriam Therese Winter (Crossroad Publishing, N.Y.).  We will meet Thursday, February 28, 7:00--8:30 p.m. in the St. Vincent De Paul Meeting Room.  Explore your faith, expand your vision.

CIRCLE OF WOMEN
The Circle of Women invites ALL women of ALL ages to join us this Thursday, February 14 at 9:15 a.m., for our Valentine's Day Brunch, in the Pastoral Center Upper Level.  Our speaker will be Stephanie McGovern. Her presentation is appropriately titled, "Power of Love."  She is an independent consultant drawn to speak with Christian women's groups about the transformational power of love, self-esteem and healthy ways to approach and resolve conflict.  Bring a friend and a food item to share at the brunch. Childcare is provided by Kari Gill (please pre-register your child by calling 763-785-6947).

Pastoral Ministry&

CANCER SPIRITUALITY
Wednesday, February 13, 2:00--3:30 p.m.  Please join us or give me a call if you have questions.  Anne Marie,   651-633-8333 ext. 1237.

Our one-to-one nursing home visiting ministry is flourishing--if this interests you, call Anne Marie at 651-633-8333 ext. 1237.

JOB NEEDED:  new parishioner, new immigrant.  Any cash paid job (data entry, household help) very trustworthy & dependable person.  Call Anne Marie,  651-633-8333 ext. 1237.

HOPING & COPING
Most couples approach starting a family with nothing but excitement and anticipation.  Unfortunately, not every couple will conceive as easily as they had hoped they would.  St. John's parish has invited Vera Snow, author of "Seeking God in Infertility" to facilitate a four week support group beginning March 4 for couples struggling with infertility.  If you are interested in attending or need more information please contact Anne Marie at 651-633- 8333 ext. 1237 or Jeanette at 651-633-3367.