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. 

ST. JOHN'S HAIL MARY CRUSADE
Violence manifests itself in many parts of our lives and the world.  It can be in the home or in the street or in our state or nation.  It can be in the form of road rage, domestic abuse or acts of terrorism.  We cannot read a newspaper or listen to the news on radio or television and not be aware of the violence in our world.  We ask you to join members of our community and other church communities in saying one Hail Mary a day for those who are suffering from any form of violence. 
     We thank those who are doing it and we thank the   various organizations that make the Hail Mary against   violence a part of their prayers before or after meetings.  We believe that prayer changes things and in these turbulent times it is reassuring knowing that we are praying together.  Together we  ask, seek, knock at the doors of heaven to help us in these troubled times. What better way than to ask our Blessed Mother to intercede for us at the throne of her Divine Son.  May God bless each and everyone of you in a special way for responding.

IS SERRA FOR YOU?    Serra International is a worldwide organization of Catholic Men and Women working to promote vocations to the priest hood and religious life and the spiritual growth of its members.  The Holy Father has   challenged Serra to be the "Vocation Arm of the Church"  the North Minneapolis Serra Club in this area is a well established club in Serra International, with Fr. Michael Monogue for St. Anne's parish serving as its Chaplain.  The club holds luncheon meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 12:15 PM at Jax Café (20th and University Avenue NE).  On the 4th Tuesday, the lunch is preceded by Mass at 11:30 AM at St. Charles Borromeo.  For more information, call Ray (612) 781-9792.

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 7, 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.

                                                        Capital
                              Actual  Goal  Campaign II
April 27,2003
                            $21,646  $26,198  $5,181

Since July 1, 2002
                      $1,267,453 $1,288,034 $412,917
Children's
$12.00
  Thank you for your generous  support!