Pastoral Ministry&
OPEN DOORS FIRST ANNIVERSARY BASH!!!
This Saturday, March 23, the Open Doors group celebrates one year!  Come join us for an hors d'oeuvre dinner, beverages, cards, board games and lots of fun!  $5.00 at the door--6:30--10:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Hall.  Call Teri at   651-633-8333 TOMORROW to let us know if you are   coming.

Thanks to Marie Spoden and all the students who write letters and make wonderful art decorations for our FIVE nursing homes. 

HOPING AND COPING
Seeking God in Infertility meets Monday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Martin de Porres room.  Just show up if you want to take part.  No need to call.  If you have questions, call Anne Marie at 651-633-8333 ext. 1237.

NURSING HOME SCHEDULE
Tuesday, March 19
Word/Comm 1:30 p.m. Pres. Homes
Word/Comm 2:15 p.m. New Brighton CC

Thursday, March 21
Mass  10:15 a.m. Innsbruck
Word/Comm 2:15 p.m. Trevilla
Word/Comm 7:00 p.m. St. Anthony

Adult Opportunities&
SEEKERS:  Adult Theological Book Club
We are seeking to form an adult faith.  We read a variety of books, and raise a variety of questions.  You are always welcome to join us, we ask only that you read the book.  We will NOT meet in March because of Holy Week.  The book for April is Lazarus by Morris West.  We will meet Thursday, April 25, 7- 8:30 p.m. in the     St. Vincent de Paul Room.  Questions?  Call Mary Ann Zervas at  651-633-1540.

QUILTING IN MARCH
Come join the afternoon quilters on Friday, March 22 at 1:00 p.m. in the Jeanne Jugan Senior Leisure Center.  All are welcome.  Bring a large-eye needle, small scissors and a smile.  Contact Margaret at 763-784-5094 for more information.

CIRCLE OF WOMEN
Circle of Women will not meet on March 21 or March 29 because of Easter break.  Please join us on Thursday, April 4 at 9:15 a.m.

COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (CCW)
CCW will meet March 18 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Joseph Hall.    We will discuss elections, Rosary procession and our own Living Rosary.  We will begin our meeting with the Rosary and end with refreshments.  All women of the parish are welcome.

Seniors&
DAY OF REFLECTION FOR SENIORS
The annual Lenten Day of Recollection for seniors will be held on Wednesday, March 20 ,  8:30 a.m.--2:00 p.m., in the Seniors' Center on the lower level of the parish center.  Joining us will be Fr. Jack Lau, O.M.I., of Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo.  The fee is $5.00 per person (includes lunch).  Please RSVP at 651-633-8333 by Monday, March 18 to make your reservation. 

HOLY THURSDAY CHURCH TOUR
The annual Holy Thursday Church Tour (March 28) is open for all interested parties.  We will leave St. John's at 9:30 a.m. and return by 4:00 p.m.  We will be visiting churches beginning in south central Minneapolis and move southwest ending up at St. Victoria Parish, Victoria.  Space is limited.  A flyer is available in the parish office.  Cost:  $25 per person (includes transportation & lunch). 

Bulletin Board&
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Weather permitting--all decorations will be cleaned up at St. John's Cemetery and any valuable items should be  removed at this time.    The Cemetery Committee