Pastoral Ministry&
Thanks to the response for the typewriter--we could have provided typewriters to many!!  Most of all, thanks for    reading the bulletin--you are great!

REMINDER:  Nursing Home Ministry and Unity Hospital Eucharistic Ministers:  small hosts are in the gold ciborium in the tabernacle to bring to our nursing home residents and those in the hospital--please use them.

BEFRIENDERS
Meeting:  Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00pm.   See you there!

HOPING AND 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.  Contact Anne Marie at 651-633-8333 ext. 1237 or Jeanette at 651-633-3367.

NURSING HOME SCHEDULE
Tuesday, March 5
Word/Comm 2:00 p.m. New Brighton CC
Mass  1:30 p.m. Pres. Homes
Thursday, March 7
Word/Comm 10:15 a.m. Innsbruck
Word/Comm 2:00 p.m. St. Anthony
Mass  2:15 p.m. Trevilla

SPAC UPDATE
The School Principal's Advisory Committee (SPAC) met February 20.  Sr. Gwendolin reported students busy with Lenten activities, including a retreat, weekly Stations, nursing home projects, and mission collections.  Students are also participating in science fairs, spelling bees, talent shows, teacher appreciation activities and trips to the state capitol and the Environmental Learning Center.  Eighth graders have completed the Graduation Standards tests and Metropolitan Standardized tests and parent  conferences are coming up in April.
Registration is completed for the 2002-2003 school year, for the kindergarten class.
The school is making use of the new Pastoral Center for many activities:  Mass in the new chapel, art classes in the new art room, band rehearsals in the choir room, and  student retreats in the youth room as well as using some of the meeting rooms.  Our thanks to parishioners for their generosity!
Thank you also to our many school volunteers, in the classrooms, on field trips, on fundraisers, and at all the events that make our school a success!
For any questions or concerns about the day-to-day operations of the school, please contact or call Sr. Gwendolin at 651-633-1522.

Seniors&
DAY OF REFLECTION FOR SENIORS
The annual Lenten Day of Recollection for seniors will be held on Wednesday, March 10.  The day will being with Mass at 8:30 a.m.  The program will run from 9:20 a.m.--2:00 p.m. in the Seniors' Center on the lower level of the parish center.  Joining us will be Jack Lau, O.M.I., of Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo.  The fee is $5.00 per person (includes lunch).  Please call the Parish Office 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:  $30 per person (includes transportation & lunch). 

CHAIROBICS CLASS
The CHAIROBICS class meets Tuesday & Thursday at 9:15 p.m. in the Senior Leisure Center on the lower level of the parish center.  This is an ongoing activity so anyone may join at any time.  While directed toward seniors and persons with physical limitations, it is an effective aerobic activity for all levels.  There is no charge.  A free will offering is accepted to cover expenses.  Give your muscles and joints a break.  Come join us!