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ARCHDIOCESAN SENIOR RECOGNITION EVENT
Each year Catholic Charities--Division of Aging sponsors a Senior Recognition Mass and Celebration with the Archbishop as the guest celebrant.  This year the event will be held Wednesday, May 15 at Transfiguration Church in Oakdale.  The event begins with Mass at 10:30 followed by lunch and entertainment.  The bus will leave St. John's at 9:45 a.m. and will return approximately 2:30 p.m.  Cost $20 (includes motor coach transportation). If you wish to travel to the event independently, the cost for the lunch and program is $13.  Please stop in the parish office to make your reservation. Registration and payment must be received by May 8.

SILVERTONES
There will be NO Silvertones meeting or lunch in May due to our participation in the Archdiocesan Mass & Celebration for Seniors (see above).

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The St. John's Women's Evening Bridge Club is          sponsoring a Bridgemixer on Thursday, May 9 at        New Brighton Eagles Hall (563 9th Ave NW).  A buffet supper will be served at 6 p.m. followed by bridge.      Reservations are required by Monday, May 6.  Call Susan Ward, 651-636-8592 or Betty Jacobson, 651-633-3798.

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WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS!
George Taylor, Shoreview, Robert Vogel & Christie Sandberg , New Brighton, Robert, Patrick and Jakob, Anthony & Kathleen Scarfone, North Oaks, Rachel and Justin, Theresa Eichhorn, Shoreview, Grant and Sarah,    Steven & Kimberly Blum, Arden Hills, Jason Braegelmann & Mara Mishler, Shoreview, Ryan Sturm & Kristin Luce, New Brighton, Gregory Smit, St. Anthony, Mike & Colleen Haubner, New Brighton, Joseph and Abigail, Mathias Lang, New Brighton, Gerardo Sanchez & Blanca Hernandez, New Brighton, Tomas and Omar, Joseph Farah & Simone Maroun, New Brighton, Joey and Jimmy, Judith Brennam, Fridley, Aaron Rosha, St. Anthony, Curt & Tina Judd, New Brighton, Jodi Dahlen, New Brighton, Tania Tomani, New Brighton, and Vanessa, Leona Nebo, Brooklyn Park and Alexis, Craig & Deborah Weston, Ham Lake, and Natalie, Kevin Foldesi, New Brighton, and Blaine, Kimberly Cleary & Jason Stacy, New Brighton, Heidi Freeman & Patrick Howe, Minneapolis, and Abigail, Robert Quinn, New Brighton, Dale & Dawn Wyttenback, New Brighton, Emma and Jack, Rosemarie & Andy Galaway, New Brighton, Kacy and Edward. Welcome to St. John the Baptist Church!

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.

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
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 MPLS 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 by May 10. Must RSVP no later than May 10 to Paul at 763-789-4239.

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

THANKS, BELL RINGERS!
Many Thanks to our Evensong Bell Ringers for their musical service this past year. Special thanks to Judy Jackson, Jan Bensing, Laura Lind, Madeline Harrison, Mary Anne Kaiser, Jeanne Breske and Sue Gordh.
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.

MAY DEVOTION
May Devotion to Mary, Mother of Jesus.  Monday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m.  Rosary & Benediction.