47^TH ANNUAL INTERFAITH PROGRAM  "Accepting and Understanding Each Other in Our Expanding Neighborhood"

     The goal of this Interfaith Program is to share the lifestyles, traditions, customs and problems of the new immigrant communities, through a panel discussion by members of the Somali, the Hispanic, and the Hmong  communities.   This program is designed to increase our understanding of the most recent immigrants and to break down the walls that can separate us.  People come to the United States today for the very same reasons, as did our ancestors:   freedom, economic advancement, safety, and growth for our families, our children and grandchildren.
     Do come to the Interfaith Program!  Bring your family and friends!  There will be time for refreshments and socializing following the program.
     Attendees are encouraged to bring a can of food to support local food shelves and Minnesota Food Share.

Tuesday, May 13, 2003, 7:00 PM St. Pascal Baylon Church

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. 
The door is open -- you're always welcome!!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

May 14, 21, 28 - Walking and Jogging Groups will meet every Wednesday from 6:00-7:00 p.m. (weather permitting). Meet at the boat launch area at Long Lake Regional Park (Take 694 to Long Lake Road & go north - take a right at Beach Road and follow signs to boat launch/lake access).  Call Barb at 763-784-6399 with any questions.
May 13 - Wine & Cheese Party/Monthly Mtg. - 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in St. Vincent De Paul Room at St. John's.  Beverages & snacks provided. 
May 17 - Moonlight Bowling at Flaherty's, 1273 W. County Rd. E in Arden Hills.  Check-in at 9:00 p.m./bowling at 10:00 p.m.  Cost is $18/person-includes 3 games, shoes, entry into strike and pin pots. Reservation: Open Doors. RSVP to Sarah at 651-372-1634 by 5/15. 
RSVP by May 31 for Saints game on August 9 at 7:05 p.m.  Payment for ticket ($4.00) needed in advance.  Make check payable to St. John the Baptist and drop off or mail to St. John's, "Attn: Open Doors-Saints Game" (see address above) on or before May 31.  RSVP to Kathy at 763-712-0659 by 5/31.  Sorry - no refunds available.

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,  Herb Loscheider, Nancy Mehrer, Rupert Meyer, Irene Mitchell, Lance and Ann Moe, Corliss Moore, Donna Murphy, Ray Nelson, 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.

Those who have recently passed away: 

Evelyn Blanski;  Louise Hamkens, grandmother of Patty Mans;  John Miller, brother and brother-in-law of Tom and Kristen Miller

                                                          Capital
                               Actual  Goal  Campaign II
May 4, 2003
                             $28,571  $32,646  $13,408

Since                              July 1, 2002
                     $1,296,024 $1,320,680 $426,325
Children's
$13.00
         Thank you for your generous  support!