Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 14, 2007
Text Box: Hopkins Catholic Youth Ministry Robyn Magalska, Director Youth Office Contact Information: 952-935-5536 ext. 6 or robyn_magalska@yahoo.com . All 7th – 12th Graders and Older This Sunday, January 14th there will be a service project opportunity. We will be spending time preparing for our annual “Baby Shower” drive. Join us to pray for life issues and serve your community as well from 7:15-8:30 pm in Leo’s Den at St. John’s. Snacks will be provided. Contact the Youth Office for questions. All are welcome. Mark your calendars for Friday, January 19th for a Sledding and Game Night! We will meet at St. John’s in Leo’s Den at 6 pm, go sledding, return to St. John’s around 9 pm. All are welcome to stay for games and hot chocolate until 10:30 pm. The cost is $5. Permission slips are required for all participants and friends are welcome! From January 20th–28th, the youth will have decorated boxes in the church foyer to collect baby items for the Minnetonka Life Care Center. In response to the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade in January, legalizing abortion in our country, all parishioners are encouraged to drop off diapers, baby clothes, infant medications and other items for children and their parents who are in need of such items (no used stuffed animals or car seats). Youth will later deliver these items to the center. Thank you for the support. On Sunday, January 21st, there will be a planning meeting from 7:15–8:30 pm in Leo’s Den for all those signed up for this summer’s mission trip. If you are interested in this summer’s mission trip, there is minimal space available. The trip will take place from July 7th–14th. We will be heading to Oklahoma City to serve. This is a great opportunity to help those less fortunate, meet other Catholic teens across the U.S. and have tons of fun! Contact the Youth Office for additional information. On Sunday, January 28th, there will be a planning meeting for all those who are helping with the upcoming Quest retreat in February. This meeting will be held at Text Box: Faith Formation Margaret Stimmler, Director Faith Formation Office Contact Information: 952-935-5536 ext. 4 or mstimmler@stjohnhopkins.org . Mark your calendars! Jack Pearson, award-winning Minnesota Musician and storyteller, will be bringing his special blend of songs and stories for kids to St. John’s Community Room on Wednesday evening, January 31 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm!  Jack is well-known in the upper Midwest and the West Coast for his vocal and instrumental skills on guitar, banjo, and fiddle.  Your kids may have heard him in school, at camp or on the radio. Jack will be sharing his faith through his trademark songs and stories, and rumor has it that he’ll even be playing his famous amplified toy box lid??!  The kids in your life won’t want to miss this one.  Grown ups, gather a car full of kids and bring them to the Community Room for an hour of fun.  The hat will be passed at the event. Everyone (including non-Faith Formation children) are welcome. All classes meet as scheduled this week. Confirmation classes 9th and 10th grades class on January 21st.  Mass  6 pm  Class 7 pm Confirmation classes, 9th and 10th grades have a special Confirmation class on Valentine’s Day, February 14th at St. Joe’s Parish from 6:15- 7:30 pm.  It is a requirement for everyone. First Eucharist meeting will be held for parents and students in grade 2 or those parents whose older children have not received Eucharist, on Wednesday, January 24th at 6:30 pm in the Community Room.  This meeting is required for all those who have children preparing for the

Catholic Glossary

BULLETIN Your receipt for attending Mass.

Jonah The “original “Jaws” story.

JUSTICE When kids have kids of their own.

Ten Commandments The most important Top Ten list not given by David Letterman.