Third Sunday of Easter

April 30, 2006
Text Box: Hopkins Catholic Youth Ministry Robyn Magalska, Director This Sunday, April 30th, all students and adults participating in or interested in our Sr. High Summer Mission Trip to North Carolina should attend a planning meeting in Leo’s Den at St. John’s from 7:15–8:30 pm. Youth are encouraged to participate in any of the upcoming service opportunities: Saturday, May 6th— helping clean-up for the Women’s Club Rummage Sale from Noon–2 pm, Saturday, May 13th—helping prepare the cemetery for Memorial Day weekend from 10 am–Noon, Mother’s Day Weekend—helping with the St. John’s Plant Sale, Sunday, May 21st—helping with the Senior Baccalaureate Reception after the 6 pm Mass. If you would like to help with these events or you would like more information, please contact the youth office. Join us on Saturday, May 6th for the last Lifeline event of the season. We will meet at St. John’s at 4:30 pm for pizza, depart for the NET Center at 5 pm and return back to St. John’s at 10 pm. This will be an evening of great music, mass, skits, and snacks. On Sunday, May 7th, we will have a Youth Council meeting to plan for summer and fall events and a ‘wish list’ for Leo’s Den. The meeting is open to all youth & adults & will take place in Leo’s Den from 7:15–8:30 pm. Text Box: Religious Education Lola Higgins, Director All classes will meet as scheduled this week. Confirmation will take place at the Cathedral in St. Paul on Monday, May 1st at 7 pm. Please pray for and congratulate the following young men and women who will be confirmed: Mardie Blessing Rachel Hersman Greta Nelson Lauren Carish Shannen Hirsch Matthew Scudder Julie Cooney Charles Karels Benjamin Shandley Jane Domino Susan Kenzie Diane Wanger Jonathan Garamella Francesca Morizio Carrie Webster FIRST COMMUNION will take place next Sunday May 7th at the 10:00 am Mass. Twenty-seven children will receive the Body and Blood of Jesus for the very first time. There will be a reception following the Mass for the first Communicants. All are invited.

St. John’s 16th Annual “Blooming Plant Sale” May 12, 13, and 14

Come and beautify your environment with our Hanging Plants, Patio Geraniums, Vegetables, Potting Soil, and a Wide Variety of Bedding Plants!

Friday, May 12                         8 am–6pm
Saturday, May 13                      8 am–6pm
            Sunday, May 14             8 am–12pm

We Need Volunteers—Sales, Unloading Trucks, Distributing Flyers. Please sign up in the church foyer or contact Janet Beeson (952-933-2344) or Amy Tickle

(952-933-9640)

A Note from the Director

of Faith Formation

A few weeks ago I gave Fr. Goman notice that I would be leaving at the end of the year. I wanted to take this opportunity to let you all know that I will not be returning next year, as DRE.  I have had a wonderful five years here at St. John’s and have felt very much a part of this great community. It has truly been a privilege and pleasure to share my ministry with you. I have felt encouraged, supported and cared for. I am not sure what the future holds. I am looking for a position that is closer to home – “south of the river.”

I will always remember my experiences here and will cherish the friends I have made. May God continue to bless you all and may his light shine always on you.

Lola Higgins

Outreach Opportunity: Catholic Home Missions

Weekend of April 30

Today’s second collection is the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. This Appeal supports the Home Missions—areas in the United States where the Catholic Church struggles just to keep parishes open and to educate people in the faith. Please give generously to assist fellow Catholics. here in America.