Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

April 9, 2006
Text Box: Religious Education Lola Higgins, Director There are No Faith Formation classes this week. Spring Break will take place from Monday April 10–Sunday April 16th. There is Confirmation Class on Sunday, April 9th. Both classes will meet at 7 pm. Sunday School classes will NOT be held on April 16th, Easter Sunday. Text Box: Hopkins Catholic Youth Ministry Robyn Magalska, Director This Sunday, April 9th, we will have our final Youth Evangelization Initiative gathering. Small group gatherings take place from 7:15–8:30 pm in Leo’s Den. The gatherings will also include games and food! All 7th–12th graders are welcome. Sunday, April 9th—We will be attending the Timberwolves game today as a fundraiser for our Sr. High Summer Mission. We receive cash back for every ticket sold. Thank you to all who are attending. If you are interested in going to the game, call the youth office by 1 pm on Sunday because there is a chance there are extra tickets! On April 23rd, we will have our Sunday Gathering from 7:15–8:30 pm in Leo’s Den. All 7th–12th Graders and friends are welcome! We will have an Easter Celebration with an egg hunt, prizes, food and fun! Please join us. On Saturday, April 29th there will be an opportunity to serve others who have had strokes. Students are encouraged to help with Strokewise in a Day. The event will take place at the Ridgedale Library. Students have the option to meet at St. John’s for transportation at 8am and return there at 1 pm or they can meet on their own at the Library at 8:30 am and serve until 12:30 pm. There is limited space so you must sign up in advance to help with this service project by contacting the youth office.

We Are Proud to Report!

Our No Show Event Fundraiser total to date is $19,525. A big thank you to all who so generously gave to St. John’s.  Your gifts continue to provide all of us with the faith that God provides for our needs.

Annual Catholic Appeal Update: St. John’s has pledged $33,647 or 80% of the $42,094 goal of the Archbishop’s Annual Catholic Appeal. The Diocese campaign headquarters will begin their telemarketing program the first part of May.  We receive 25% back from pledges made through our parish.  Please make your pledge soon through St. John’s for us to receive that 25% for our Faith Formation programs.  Thank you again for your faithful stewardship for Catholic programs.

 

Mass Intentions

Sat.        Apr. 8          5:00 pm      †Mary Nunn

Sun.       Apr. 9        10:00 am      †Mary Madson

             Hispanic      2:30 pm      People of the Community

                                6:00 pm      People of the Parish

Tues.     Apr. 11       5:30 pm         †Jerry Mashek

Wed.     Apr. 12       10:00 am     †Alton Howe

HOLY THURSDAY

Thurs.    Apr. 13         7:30 pm     Fr. Ralph Goman

SERVICE OF THE LORD’S PASSION

Fri.        Apr. 14        7:30 pm     

EASTER VIGIL & MASS

Sat.        Apr. 15        8:00 pm      Catechumens & Candidates

EASTER SUNDAY

Sun.       Apr. 16       10:00 am      People of the Parish

             Hispanic      2:30 pm      People of the Community

NO 6 PM MASS

 

“Go in peace to love and serve the Lord and one another.”

Do you remember this instruction given at the end of Mass? What did you do to love and serve the Lord and others last week? What plans will you make for doing so this week? Looking for ideas? Watch for the upcoming parish Time & Talent sign up!! It’s full of ideas!

Holy Week Reminders

ü Please join us for the Holy Thursday Potluck Supper from 6 pm to 7:15 pm. Last chance to sign up on Tuesday, April 11.

ü Ushers Needed for Triduum, April 13–15—Please sign up in the church foyer to usher for Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Saturday Easter Vigil and Mass.

ü Please return rice bowls to the basket by the Baptismal Font. 

ü NEEDED! Someone to water our Easter lilies.  Please call the office 952-935-5536 to volunteer.

ü LAST CHOIR PRACTICE BEFORE EASTER! Tuesday, April 11th at 6:30 pm in the church.

Come Help Decorate

the Church for Easter

Saturday, April 15 from 7 am to 10 am