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
A PRECIOUS LEGACY:  THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
---In Ten Versions- Macalester College, March 11-May 30  Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center  Free and open to the public.  Call (651) 696-6888 for information.

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 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 -- 7:00 pm -- 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're a beginner or an experienced player, come anyway -- you're sure to have some fun! Call Arnie at 651-633-2940 to RSVP by 3/10/03.  (Note: this event replaces the regular monthly meeting)
March 13 - Swing Dance at Wabasha Caves.  Carpool from St. John's at 5:45 p.m..  Lessons are at 6:15 and dancing from 7:00-10:00.  Cost is $7 at the door.  Beverages available for purchase.  No food is served. For additional details, see web site at www.wabashastreetcaves.com.  Please RSVP to Linda at 651-636-6713 by 3/11.
March 22 - Two Year Anniversary Party of Open Doors!!  This fun-filled night will be held from 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. in St. Joseph's Hall.  Food and beverages will be provided.  Watch for additional 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.

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, 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:

Rose  Faymoville; Florence Dorn, mother of Carol; Hubert Athmann, brother of Jane Arnott; Rita Mans, mother of Vince; Loren Veire, sister of Patricia Johnson.

                                                     Capital
                           Actual  Goal  Campaign II
3/2/03
                        $30,347  $31,575  $10,881

Since July 1, 2002
                 $1,002,371 $1,033,146 $338,676
Children's
$49.00
   Goal  Pledged
Capital Campaign II $3,000,000 $2,100,000

Thank you for your support!