St. John the Baptist of New Brighton


	Pray the Rosary Every Thursday Evening during May 7:00 pm Chapel of Angels Mary, Queen of Peace, Pray for us

Pastoral Ministry…
NURSING HOME SCHEDULE

Tuesday, May 13th
Word/ Comm 11:45 am Presbyterian Homes
Mass 2:15pm New Brighton

Thursday, May 15th
Mass 10:15 am Innsbruck
Word/Comm 7:00 pm St. Anthony
Word/Comm 2:15 pm Trevilla

OPEN DOORS MEETING Tuesday, May 13th 7:30-9:00 pm. Wine and Cheese- Come meet new friends, help plan summer events.

Families Moving Forward

We have just completed our second week of hosting Families Moving Forward- If our task in life is to offer a kind word, a simple prayer, a good meal, an extra hug for a child or two and loving words of encouragement to moms and dads working hard to get things together for their families, then our work was well done- Thank you for your part.
An extra note of thanks to Mary Gormley and Marilyn DeMarais for their tireless efforts to make all run smoothly.

Bulletin Board
PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING is again available to all St. John's parishioners, on a no fee basis. Tuesday hours are between 10 and 3. Call Teri at (651) 633-8333.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES

Modern Natural Family Planning is based on comprehensive scientific research, is healthy and marriage building! A series of classes on the highly effective Billings Ovulation Method, Taught by a qualified instructor, will begin in several local sites on: Sunday May 18^th - St. John the Baptist, New Brighton (Billings OM, 651-789-9422) or Monday, May 19^th - Corpus Christi, Roseville (Billings OM, 651-789-9422)

For a complete list of classes offered throughout the Archdiocese, call 651-291-4489 or go to www.archspm.org/family.

Adoration

Do you need some quiet time? Consider spending some peaceful time with our Lord present in the Eucharist. Pope St. Pius X wrote "the work of perpetual adoration is superior to all other religious practices. It is the work of works--the source of all works."
Adorers are needed for the following hours:

1AM - 2AM Monday
11AM - Noon Friday
2PM - 3PM Friday

Please call Dorothy at (651) 636-1660 or Jerry at (651) 636-2054 to sign up for an hour before the Blessed Sacrament.

ADORATION COMMITTEE MEETING May 13^th at 7 PM in the St. Clare meeting room. Hourly coordinators are encouraged to attend. Other interested persons are welcome.

Silvertones…

SILVERTONES MEETING There will be a Silvertones Meeting on Wednesday, May 21st. Join us for lunch at the New Brighton Service Center at Noon. (Please make your own reservation.) The Meeting will be held after lunch, approximately 1:00 pm, in the Lower Level of the Pastoral Center.

Fallfest
FALLFEST PLANNING MEETING There will be a planning meeting for St. John's 2003 Fallfest, Wednesday, May 14, 7:00 pm in the St. Clare Conference Room. This year, we are pleased to have as special guests for the street dance "The Rockin' Hollywoods".
Join us and help create the fun! For more information, call Bob Mike at (651) 633-8333


	I wish to extend gratitude and appreciation for your support and generosity regarding the successful Franciscan Fundraising Gala Event, April 25, 2003. It was wonderful to celebrate and meet many friends. Our ministries have touched many people in the Minnesota area. It is through you that we are blessed in our ministry. May you know God's blessings and a promise of continued prayers for you and your intentions. Sr. Carolyn Giera, General Minister Sisters of St. Francis, Sylvania, Ohio


	The people of St. John's Parish have shown great support for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Thank you so much for your continued generosity to this appeal. The funds are distributed to religious congregations in most need at this time. Know that those who benefit from this fund remember you in prayer asking God to reward your kindness with His peace. Sincerely, Sister Anne Elise Tschida Archdiocesan Coordinator Retirement Fund for Religious

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