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From the Associate&
Dear Parishioners,
I'd like to take a moment to thank you so much for your generosity both towards Saint John the Baptist Parish Community and the larger Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The Archbishop's Growing in Faith Capital Campaign was very successful here in our parish. We raised over $600,000 total with 20% being returned to our parish for our own building project expenses.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank those who were active in working for this campaign in our parish. A special thank you to Ralph Arnott, committee chair, and those who made personal home visits inviting others to make a pledge to the Archbishop's campaign. Also thanks to all of you who are so generous with what God has given to you. I myself did make a pledge and I believe God sees and knows and offers us the kind of joy that comes from being generous.
On behalf of the Archbishop I offer my deep gratitude to you, parishioners of St. John's, for your generosity!
Fr. Michael
Youth Newz&
Junior High students, participating in the Odyssey program will begin the final unit, entitled Morality in Action-Impact and Infinity, Wednesday, March 6. Students who haven't completed their "Pay it Forward" assignments should turn those in to Sara Riehle. Call Sara 763-754-7666 with questions.
JHL will meet on March 6th from 7:30-9:00 in the youth room. All 7th and 8th graders are invited. Bring a friend!
Service club will meet on Wednesday, March 6th from 6:00-9:00pm. Call Sara Riehle with questions 763-754-7666.
9-12 graders interested in registering for the final session of Service Club should turn in the fee and permission slip to Sara Riehle by Wednesday March 13. See the brochure in the February issue of the Newzpaper for details. or call Sara at 763-754-7666.
Confirmation Candidates will meet Sunday, March 10 from 7-8:30 in the youth room.
Browsing the "web"? Be
sure to check out www.theyouthroom.com for photos of youth
activities, news of upcoming events, permission
slips and more!
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Faith Formation&
I am looking for parents who would be interested in joining the Elementary Faith Formation Board. Time commitment is 2 hours a month for a meeting and help with planning special events. If interested call Teresa Neuman at 651-633-1540 ext. 1234.
FIRST EUCHARIST PARENT REMINDER:
On Saturday, March 9, First Eucharist parents and students will meet in St. Joseph Hall at 10:00 a.m. to go over chapter 4 and make the banners for First Eucharist Weekend. Childcare is available for this session for younger siblings. Please pre-register by calling Teresa Neuman at 651-633-1540 ext. 1234.
Adult Faith Formation&
CIRCLE OF WOMEN
Deborah Rich, Ph.D., licensed psychologist and coordinator of Pregnancy and Newborn Loss Services at Fairview-University Medical Center, will speak to the Circle on March 7, 2002. (please note change from printed schedule) on the topic "Silence About Miscarriage Need to Be Broken." Dr. Rich has over twenty years experience providing psychotherapy, professional training and consultation in the Twin Cities. Inspired by the stillbirth of her first child, Shoshana, in 1985, Dr. Rich developed a specialty practice in reproductive health psychology, focusing primarily on perinatal loss and infertility. She was also hired by Fairview Health Systems to develop and direct a system wide pregnancy and newborn loss program. Circle of Women invites all women of all ages to join us from 9:15--11:30 a.m. Childcare is provided by Kari Gill (please pre-register your child by calling 763-785-6947).
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.
School News&
Thanks to all of you who ordered magazines and renewed subscriptions helping our magazine drive to be a great success. Thank you to those who helped process the orders and count money. Special thanks to Michelle Quade for chairing the drive. Your time and work were a great contribution to its success.
There are NO CLASSES March 18-22--Spring Break
PTO Board Mtg. Monday, March 4, 7:00 p.m.--St. Clare
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