Seekers…

ADULT THEOLOGICAL BOOK CLUB- You are always welcome to join us, we ask only that you read the assignment- or at least a good part of it! We will continue with our current book selection, The Battle for God by Karen Armstrong. Read pages 278 through the end of the book for March. A meeting is Thursday, March 27, 7-8:30 pm in the St. John's Pastoral Center, St. Vincent de Paul Room (#210). We are seeking to develop an adult faith. You are invited to explore your faith and expand your vision.
Silvertones...
ST. CROIX CASINO TRIP Wednesday, March 26.  Round trip deluxe motor coach transportation. Bus departs from St. John's at 9:15 am. Returns at 4:30 pm. $5.00 Voucher on arrival at the Casino. Registration forms available in the Parish Office. Registration Deadline: March 21. Questions? Contact Ginny (763) 784- 5254 or Pat (763) 784-6308.

HOLY THURSDAY CHURCH TOUR, APRIL 17TH
Join others from St. John's as we make our traditional  visits to five old, some historic Catholic Churches located south and west of the metro area. Lunch will be at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club. Cost:  $35 for Silvertone members ($40 for non members) includes, motor coach transportation, lunch and a donation to church. Depart from St. John's 8:30 am, return approximately 3:00 pm. Deadline for Reservations: March 25, 2003.  Registration forms are located in the parish office.

Bulletin Board
The Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul is seeking our assistance in obtaining the names and addresses of Catholic Physicians and nurses from our parish. These individuals will receive a personal invitation to attend a White Mass in April, to honor and support this group of health care professionals. Please contact Teri at (651) 633-8333 if you wish to receive an invitation by Monday, March 17.

OPEN DOORS - A social group for divorced, widowed, and single men and women -- meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the St. Vincent De Paul Room for socializing and snacks. Come to the meetings or just the events. You're always welcome!!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

March 22 - Two Year Anniversary Party of Open Doors!! See insert in today's bulletin for details.
March 27 - Restaurant of the Month will be the Modern Café, at 337 13^th Ave. NE in NE Mpls. Carpool from St. John's parking lot at 6:20 p.m., or meet at restaurant at 6:45. Please RSVP to Jan at 651-780-2142 by 3/24.

Thank You…

Thank you for the donation of 1,363 lbs. of food for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf. Gifts like yours make it possible for the food shelf to provide services to many members of our community. We are grateful to you for making Mounds View Public Schools a priority. We appreciate your contribution.
Sincerely, Mound View School Board
(Reminder: Our annual food drive will be April 6th. Brown Bags will be given out the week before.--Fr. Bill)

Thank you St. John's! We had a need and you answered! And what an answer to receive: over 3000 pairs of socks and 300 blankets! It is difficult To express our gratitude for such a generous and overwhelming contribution. It is clear that you are committed to the people of Simpson House and we are honored for that. We hope that you will continue to keep those less fortunate in your heart. Thank you! Simpson Housing.

PLEASE PRAY FOR
Those in our community who are ill:

Beau Anderson, John Battmer, Donald Beaubien, Marcelline Beseler, Marcella Boomer, Karen Bona, Shawn Brewer, Esther Cadwallader, Wayne Carlson, Ann Czech, Louis Czech, Lenore Dougherty, Joe Fellner, Linda Franklin, Bernice Hopkins, Anna Horbatuck, Henry Horbatuck, Kevin Keenan, Br. Joseph Katzmarek, Michael Kavanagh, Esther Knapp, Mary Krenik, Linda Leier, Nancy Mehrer, Rupert Meyer, Irene Mitchell, Lance and Ann Moe, Corliss Moore, Donna Murphy, Ray Nelson, Cynthia Schwall, Frances Sventek, Ted Spiess, Ed Stich, Richard St. Germain, Sr., Bob Sorem, Fr. Greg Tolaas, Raymond Tucker, Frances Vonacek, Donna Waldoch, Mildred Werner, Linda Zappa.

The souls of those who have recently died:
Ben Rubelke, Frank Gabrysh

                                                      Capital 
                        Actual   Goal     Campaign II
3/9/03             $26,529  $27,149     $9,527

Since                 July 1, 2002
                $1,028,900 $1,060,295 $348,203
Children's
$24.00
Ash Wednesday
$2,668
 Goal Pledged
Capital Campaign II $3,000,000 $2,100,000