Memorials

The Jacobean Altar Cloth on the Altar today
is given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of
Cyril Daas
by Bernice Daas and family.
We are grateful to the Daas family for their generous gift to Saint John's
and ask that you kindly remember Cyril in your prayers!

Circle of Women…
We will not be meeting for the next couple of weeks on April 17th during Holy Week and April 24, due to school conferences in our school district.
We welcome of all ages to our next regular Thursday Morning meeting on May 1, 2003 from 9:15- aa:30 am.  Our speaker will be Angie Bailey, a columnist from The Edge.  She will present The Power of 1:  Choosing Kindness...Come join the Circle and bring a friend!

Adoration Notes...

     We extend a warm welcome to the new adorers who signed up last weekend.
     We still need adorers for the following hours:
Tuesday 3-4 AM    and Monday 2-3 AM. 
No one is signed up for these hours.  Please call Dorothy  (651) 636-1660 or Jerry (651) 636-2054 to sign up.
     "Adoration will heal our Church and thus our nation and thus our world...Adoration is more powerful for  construction the nuclear bombs are for destruction."  said theologian Peter Kreeft. 

Music Notes

KINDERMUSIK  camp is coming to St. John's!  This one week music enrichment camp is open to all 4-7 year olds, and will be held the week of June 9-13th at St. John's.  There will be both a morning and afternoon session.  Flyers will be available in the Parish Office and in the Thursday Folder from school the week after Easter.  Enrollment is limited to 12 students per session. If you need more information now, please call Mary Anne Bennek at (651) 633-8333 ext. 1220.       

Pastoral Ministry…
NURSING HOME SCHEDULE

Tuesday,  April 15th
Word/Comm 11:45 am    Presbyterian Homes
Word Comm  2:15 pm   New Brighton Care Center
                           
Thursday,  April 117th
Mass  10:15 pm Innsbruck
Word/Comm   7:00 pm St. Anthony
Word/Comm   2:15 pm Trevilla

**Please make time this week to celebrate these High Holy Days of the Church.**

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP  A grief support group will be offered at the Church of St. Rose at 2048 N. Hamline Avenue in Roseville beginning april 22nd through June 3rd.  Time is  10:00-11:30 am-  No Charge.  Call (651) 645-9389 for additional information or to register.
THANK YOU TO DICK CHAPMAN who is ending his nursing home ministry at Trevilla of New Brighton after more than  15years of faithful service.  May God bless you...

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!  Our book selection for April and May is Who Killed Jesus?    By John Dominic Crossan.  Read up to page 117 for April.  The meeting is Thursday, April 24, 7:00-8:30 pm. In the St. John Pastoral Center, St. Vincent de Paul (Room 210) We are seeking to develop an adult faith.  We invite you to join us and explore your faith and expand your vision.
St. Vincent de Paul Society…
The St. Vincent de Paul Group at St. John's reaches out to those who have serious financial problems because of medical expenses,  heating bills,  car repairs, rent, etc.  We have been able to  help some avoid becoming homeless.  Priority is given to members of our parish.  During 2002, $8520.00 was paid out for these various requests.  16 contacts were made.  We often give referrals to  other agencies in the area.  Gasoline, bus and Cub  vouchers are also given when needed.
     If you would like to part of this charitable group, please call Bill at (763) 574-0218 or Carole at (651) 639-9103

Wanted:  Birthright volunteers for
our Coon Rapids and St. Paul offices
"A volunteer opportunity with no pay but great benefits!"

     Committed, compassionate people are needed to volunteer two hours, 1-2 times per month to help others experiencing a crisis pregnancy or who just need someone to talk to. 
     Birthright offers free pregnancy testing, educates and supports people in making alternative choices to abortion.  Please call Carrie for more info. (763) 780-5160.

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