Prayer Corner

From Deacon Jim Murphy

Ministry/Vocations are not the work of the few. 

It is the work of many.  If we take seriously our call as Christians, we need to discern what we are called to do.  We can’t all be prophets.  But we can play a role in building the kingdom of God.  We can make visible our love for God and our fellow human beings.

The Traveling Chalice Prayer for Vocations that we just completed was a huge success.  The initial written responses by those who participated were very spiritual.  As a result St. John’s is going to continue this vocation ministry on a volunteer

basis.  There will be a sign up sheet in the foyer.  This is a wonderful way for all of us to pray for religious vocations. 

We will also be starting our “Called By Name”

campaign.  Cards for your response on possible candidates for religious vocations will be in the pews soon.

 

Loaves and Fishes

Monday, February 19

• Sign-up in the foyer to help prepare the meal at Holy Rosary at 3 p.m. or to set-up, serve or clean-up meal.

• CLEAN UP HELP IS NEEDED FROM 5:30 TO 6:30  PM .

• Please bring cupcakes for the meal to St. John’s church kitchen by noon on Monday.

• Monetary donations may be sent to St. John’s Parish Office, attention: Loaves and Fishes. For information contact: Deacon Darrel and Chris Branch at 952-929-8695.

• Holy Rosary information: 2424 18th Ave. S.,

Minneapolis 55404, 612-724-8929.

Parish Collection

                                                 Actual                     Budget

January 2006                 $76,780.17         $45,158.34

YTD                                $348,831.31       $316,108.38

Thank you for your generosity and support.

Healing Mass

Tues., February 13 at 7 pm at St. Joseph’s Church, Hopkins

The Healing Mass will be celebrated in the upper church. Fr. Jim Livingston will be the celebrant. All are welcome.

Please keep the family of Chris Ossana in your prayer as they mourn the death of his mother, Elizabeth Hanley.

Please keep Jesse and Christie Klover and their family in your prayer as they mourn the death of their son, Gavin.

Calendar

Monday, February 12

Lincoln’s Birthday

6:30 PM           In His Time Infertility Support Group—CL

7:30 PM        AA—School Cafeteria

Tuesday, February 13

7:00 PM           Pastoral Council Meeting—SMR

Wednesday, February 14

Valentine’s Day

10:00 AM        Women’s Bridge—CR

6:30 PM           Faith Formation Classes —CR & CL

Thursday, February 15

Dinner at Your Door

6:30 PM           Ensemble Choir—CH

7:00 PM           RCIA—CR

7:00 PM           Hispanic Community Mtg.—CL

Friday, February 16

Dinner at Your Door

7:00 PM           Couples Bridge—CR

Saturday, February 17

6:00 PM           Bingo—Gym

7:00 PM           Hispanic Prayer Group—CH

Sunday, February 18

10:00 AM        Liturgy of the Word—CR

10:00 AM        Sunday School—School

11:00 AM        Hospitality—CR

12:00 PM         Hispanic Religious Education—CR & School

6:00 PM           Confirmation Class Gathers for Mass—CH

7:00 PM           Confirmation Class Meets—CR & CL

7:00 PM           Youth Mardi Gras Party—LD