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.

Circle of Women…
We will not meet this Thursday, March 27, 2003 due to Spring Break Holidays in the district.  Join us April 3, 2003 from 9:15-11:30 am.  Our speaker will be Roseann Giguere, CSJ.  She will present Aramic:  Language and Imagery of Jesus' Prayer... Come join the Circle, and bring a friend!

St. Vincent de Paul Society
There is a group of people that meet on the third Tuesday of the month.  You may have heard of them-they are known as the St. Vincent de Paul Society.  Any one can belong-we welcome new members.  We are formed to help the poor!  In previous articles, we have told you  about some of our projects; food shelf collections, one on one interviews with people behind in their rent or utility bills, etc., clothing drives, winter coat collections, sock and blanket collections, projects at the homeless shelter. 
    Recently a group of people painted the gym floor at the Simpson House, where the homeless sleep on  mats on the floor.  It was transformed in one day from drab to cheerful.  We didn't think much about what we had done until 'Arlie', a 72 year old homeless man said, "Thank you.  You know this is my home and you've made it so much nicer."
     Come join us- God needs your talents!

Social Justice

TAKE ACTION!  People of Faith are called to stand with the poor.  Send your senator and representative a postcard urging them not to cut the state budget in ways that will deprive the poor of their basic needs.  The JustFaith group will be available after Masses on March 22 and 23 to provide the postcards and assist with finding names and addresses for your legislators. 

Pastoral Ministry…
NURSING HOME SCHEDULE

Tuesday,  March 25th
Word/ Comm  11:45 am Presbyterian Homes

Wednesday, March 26th
Room Visits   New Brighton Care Center
                             
Thursday, March 27th
Room Visits         7:00pm Innsbruck
Mass    2:00 pm St. Anthony
Word/ Comm   7:15 pm Trevilla

GROWING THROUGH LOSS  The series continues.  Mary Polansky, our own St. John's parishioner will be the speaker "Self-Care Walking a Grief Journey" The program begins at 6:45 pm and is being held at Presbyterian Church of the Way.  If you have not come before try it this week- It may be just what you needed. 
SOUP SUPPER  Befrienders will host the soup supper this Friday evening--Come join us…
CONGRATULATIONS to the "Open Doors" group who have now grown to 100+ and this weekend celebrated their second anniversary.  Many hands have brought this to bear-Thanks!
FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD  If you weren't at sign up on March 10th for the Families Moving Forward week beginning on April 27, please call Anne Marie if you can help.  We still need volunteers to provide this ministry of hospitality to our guests.   The dates are Sunday, April 27th through Sunday May 4th!  There are a variety of ways to be of service.   (Anne Marie 651-633-8333)   

Respect Life
HUMAN CLONING PROHIBITION ACT-  The U. S.  House of Representatives has already passed a Human Cloning Prohibition Act.  The Senate vote in April will be extremely close.  To help pass this bill Archbishop Flynn requests that we contact Senator Mark Dayton asking him to support the Human Cloning Prohibition Act, S.245 and ban all human cloning.  Include your name, address and zip code so a reply from the Senator is possible.  Contact the Honorable Senator Mark Dayton
By postcard:   346 Russell, Senate Office Building
            Washington DC  20510.     
E-mail:   via web site at http://dayton.senate.gov 
Phone:   (612) 727-5220 or 1-202-224-3244
Fax:        (612) 727-5223 or 1-202-228-2186
For more information call Lois at (651) 633-6086.

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