Pastoral Ministry&
Dear God,
Strange are the ways you draw us to yourself.  In lowliness you kneel before us in the person of Jesus.  Tenderly you wash us.  In quiet love you serve us.  You ask nothing for yourself but that we love each other.  Thank you for turning power and glory inside out, so that to see you again we need only break honest bread and share a cup of kindness.  Give us hearts, O God, simple enough to take you at your word.  Amen.   From The Well Is Deep

NEEDED:  For children
3 twin bed frames
1 gently used dresser
Call Anne Marie or Teri Shea if you have any of these items (651) 633-8333.

HOPING AND COPING
Seeking God in Infertility meets Monday, March 25 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 26
Word/Comm 1:30 p.m. Pres. Homes

Wednesday, March 27
Room Visits   New Brighton Care Ctr.

Thursday, March 28
Room Visits   Innsbruck
Mass   2:00 p.m. St. Anthony
Word/Comm 7:15 p.m. Trevilla

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Summer is coming fast and we are planning for a fun week of Vacation Bible School.  Plan to spend the week of June 17-21.  We are currently seeking people to help plan the week.  Please call Mary Walus at 651-633-8333 if you are interested in being on the planning committee.

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.

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.

Seniors&
CASINO TRIP
Join us on Thursday, April 18 on a trip to Grand Casino, Hinckley!  We depart at 9:00 a.m. and return at 5:00 p.m.!  We have increased our playing time at the casino and everyone receives a $5.00 voucher on arrival! Registration forms are in the "Seniors" racks in the back of church or at the parish office.  Deadline to register is April 16--register today!

Bulletin Board&

WANTED: BIRTHRIGHT VOLUNTEERS FOR OUR COON RAPIDS OFFICE!

"A volunteer opportunity with no pay but great benefits!"  Committed, compassionate people are needed to volunteer two hours, 1-2 times per month to help others experiencing a crisis pregnancy or who just need someone to talk to. Birthright offers free pregnancy testing, and educates and supports people in making alternative choices to abortion. Volunteer training will be help Saturday, April 6, 2002 - 8:45am - 4:00pm and Sunday, April 7, 11:45am - 4:00pm at St. Rose of Lima Parish. Please call Judy Quayle at (651)633-0459 for more information.

FREE NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTION
The Catholic Spirit, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, is FREE to parishioners of St. John the Baptist Church!  If you would like to receive a free subscription to the Catholic Spirit Newspaper, please call Deb L. at 651-633-8333 ext. 1224 or e-mail djludowese@hotmail.com.