St. Vincent de Paul Society…

Members of St. John's Vincent de Paul Society  (SVDP)come together to help those in need for the love of God.  The society was founded in 1833 by Fredric Ozanam  in Paris.  There are currently 36,000 groups in the U.S. based on his model and Ozanam is now up for canonization.  (The Roman Catholic Church proclaimed St. Vincent de Paul the Universal Patron of Charitable Works in 1883.)
St. John's SVDP lead clothing and food drives and help at shelters. Members visit clients requesting help. Assistance is given to those in the community on an individual basis.   

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 26.  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.

DAY OF RECOLLECTION FOR SENIORS
Join us for a Lenten Retreat Day, Tuesday, March 11 from 9:00 a.m.--2:00 p.m.  Our facilitator will be Bill Rose, director of Adult Education at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Medina, MN.  Cost is $5 per person and includes lunch.  Deadline to register is Sunday, March 9. Registration forms are in the parish office.

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 1 - Midnight Bowling at Flaherty's.  Check-in at 9:30 p.m. and bowling begins at 10:30 p.m.  Cost is $18 per person and includes 3 games, shoes, entry into strike pot and pin pot.  Reservation under "Open Doors." Flaherty's is located at 1273 W. County Rd. E in Arden Hills (from 35W & 694, take 694 East, go south on Snelling Ave. and Exit at County Rd. E - go right at the stop light).  Please RSVP by 2/27 to Jan at 651-780-2142. 
March 8 - Pool and Darts at Biff's Sports Bar and Grill.  Meet at 6:30 for dinner.  Approximate cost is $5.00/hr. for pool and $1.50/game for darts.  Food and beverages are extra.  Biff's is located at 7777 Highway 65 NE.  From 694, exit at Highway 65 North.  Stay in left lane, go to Osborne Rd., turn right, take first left past gas station.  Please R.S.V.P. to Sharon at 651-633-2083. by 3/3/03.
March 11 - Volleyball at St. John the Baptist School in the gym.  Park and enter at the north end of the school parking lot on 1st Avenue.  Whether you are a beginner or and experienced player, come anyway-- You're sure to have fun!  Call Arnie at (651) 633-2940 to RSVP by 3/10/03.   
March 13 - Swing Dance.  Mark your calendar and watch for details! 
March 22 - Mark your calendars now for the "Two Year Anniversary Blow-Out" of Open Doors!!    Additional details to follow. 
March 27- Restaurant of the Month.  Watch for Details.

PLEASE PRAY FOR
Those in our community who are ill:

Beau Anderson, John Battmer, Donald Beaubien, Marcelline Beseler, Marcella Boomer, Karen Bona, 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, Herb Loscheider, Nancy Mehrer, Rupert Meyer, Irene Mitchell, Lance and Ann Moe, Corliss Moore, Donna Murphy, Ray Nelson, Ben Rubelke, 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:
Clare Taillefer, mother of Pat Erickson

                                                   Capital
                        Actual  Goal  Campaign II
2/23/03
                       $23,122  $23,453  $9,015

Since July 1, 2002
                    $972,024 $1,001,571 $327,795
Children's
$23.00
   Goal  Pledged
Capital Campaign II $3,000,000 $2,100,000

Thank you for your support!