Liturgy News&
NEW PARISHIONER DINNER
If you are new to our Parish Community please join us for a welcome dinner on Thursday, May 16 beginning at 6:00 pm in Saint Paul Plaza. Simply RSVP to Teri at the parish office, 651-633-8333. Deadline is Tuesday May 14^th.

SERVER TRAINING
Training for new servers, June 10--14, 9:30 a.m.--noon.  Class size is limited to 16--sign up early!  Students who are entering Grade six and older are welcome to become servers.  Register by calling Teri at 651-633-8333.

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BATTERY RECYCLING

Did you know that battery recycling should be an important part of our daily lives?  The toxic heavy metals in batteries such as lead, cadmium and mercury can be released into the environment if they are placed in landfills.  Improper incineration of batteries can release hazardous chemicals into the atmosphere.  The only safe alternative is to collect and bring batteries to an organization that extracts and reuses these metals.  Any other way results in environmental pollution and impacts the health of our future children.  During the month of July, the Boy Scouts will have collection containers     available at St. John's for used batteries.  All types of used batteries such as those used in flashlights, radios,  Gameboys, cordless telephones, watches, hearing aids, cameras, etc. are being collected.  So start saving those batteries!  Questions about battery recycling call 651-481-9216.

PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING

Available on Tuesdays to adult parishioners on a no fee basis.  Call Teri at 651-633-8333 for an appointment.

TRIPS TO SPAIN, PORTUGAL & LOURDES&

Deacon Russ Evans will be leading a trip to Spain, Portugal & Lourdes, November 2-15, 2002. Reservations must be made by June 1, 2002.  Seating is limited! Brochures are available in the parish office.  For more   information call Russ Evans at 651-439-1270.

OPEN DOORS (divorced/widowed/singles group) meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the St. Martin de Porres Room for socializing and snacks.   Next meeting is May 14 -- hope to see you there!!

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Every Wednesday - REMINDER - Group will walk every Wednesday (weather permitting) from 6:00-7:00 p.m.  Meet at the boat launch area at Long Lake Regional Park (Take 694 to Long Lake Road & go north - take a right at Beach Road and follow signs to boat launch/lake access).  Call Barb at 763-784-6399 with any questions. 

May 23 - First date for the new "Restaurant of the Month Club!"  Meet at 6:30 p.m. at Lido's restaurant (Italian cuisine) at 2801 N. Snelling Ave. in Roseville.  Please RSVP by May 18 to Deb at 651-639-8210. 

June 8 - Twins fan? Even if you're not, come anyway! Twins vs. Florida Marlins -- game time is 6:05 p.m.   Meet at 4:00 p.m. at Grandma's (1810 Washington Ave S, MN) for an early dinner.  Reservations under "Open Doors."  Cost of ticket is $10.  Money must be dropped off or mailed to St. John's Church, Attention:  Open Doors/Twins Game. Must RSVP by May 14 to Paul at 763-789-4239.

For more information on Open Doors contact Anne Marie Bartlett at 651-633-8333 ext. 1237.

Respect Life&
DERAILING THE CLONING TRAIN
Information from the Archdiocesan Respect Life Office reports that several bills regarding human cloning are making their way through senate committees and are expected to be voted upon soon.  The stated goal of "therapeutic cloning" is to create human embryos as sources of stem cells for medical research.  The fact that the embryos die as their stem cells are extracted hasn't deterred the call for this research.
The church supports medical stem cell research which does not involve the destruction of human life.  Adult stem cell research has already borne fruit, and many patients have already been helped by treatments that use adult stem cells. 
What can we do?  Pray that all human cloning be banned.  Want to help?  Contact your U.S. senators with the message to support the Brownback-Landrieu Bill (S-1899) that bans human cloning. 
Senator Mark Dayton  Senator Paul Wellstone
(202) 224-3244                  (202) 224-5244
(888) 224-9043                  (800) 642-6041
Fax: (612) 727-5223         Fax: (651) 645-0604
Email:dayton.senate.gov        senator@wellstone.senate. gov

(Letters by U.S. mail are not recommended since mail to Congress is held 6-8 weeks for special processing due to anthrax threat.)