The Ascension of the Lord

May 20, 2007
Text Box: Hopkins Catholic Youth Ministry Robyn Liebl, Director Youth Office Contact Information: 952-935-5536 ext. 6 or robyn_magalska@yahoo.com . There will be no Sunday Gatherings the next two weekends (May 20th, 27th) as I will be out of town. Pay attention to the bulletin for when Summer Youth Activity Nights will occur. To help raise funds for our Sr. High Mission Trip, youth are selling “Coupon Cards.” They have unlimited use until May of 2008 to over 15 different establishments in the Hopkins/Minnetonka area. Locations include: Applebee’s, The Big Ten, Arby’s, Dairy Queen, Great Clips and more! The cards are $10. If you would like to purchase one and support this good cause, please contact the Youth Office. On Sunday, June 10th, St. John’s and St. Joe’s will be honoring their senior graduates at a Baccalaureate Mass and Reception. The mass will be at St. Joe’s at 10:30AM with a reception to follow in the Social Hall. All are welcome to join us in congratulating the class of 2007. If you have any questions, contact the Youth Office. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 26th for our annual youth outing to Valleyfair!

Opportunity Outreach:

Global Solidarity Sunday

Sunday, June 3

Archbishop Flynn has designated Sunday, June 10, as Global Solidarity Sunday in the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. Our parish will observe this day on Sunday, June 3.This is an opportunity for each parish community to reflect on how it manifests its global solidarity through prayer and worship, faith formation, family and work life, stewardship, outreach and political responsibility. One expression of global solidarity will be a second collection, an Opportunity Outreach, whose proceeds will go to Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. Catholic Church’s global relief and development agency, and towards the budding but vibrant Catholic Church in Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and Africa. For example, through this collection, the Church in Latin America offers pilot grants to assist in formation of priests, religious and lay pastoral leaders.

Rosary Before Mass During May

During the month of May, the rosary will be prayed 20 minutes before the scheduled weekday Masses.  May is traditionally a month dedicated to Mary as our spiritual mother and intercessor with God through her Son. 

Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting

Tuesday, May 22nd, in the Community Room at 7 pm

The prayer shawl knitters will meet this week. It will be the last meeting before the summer break. Contact Sue Petrosky at 952-925-5324.

6th Grade Graduation 2007

On Wednesday, May 30 at the 10:00 School Mass, we will be honoring our 6th grade class as they complete their years at St. John's. We are so proud                             of each and every one of them!

A reception will follow Mass in the Community Room for graduates, their families, friends & teachers.

Where Is Jim Walker These Days? 

For many years, Jim was an usher, sacristan, handyman, Eucharistic Minister, chef for special parish events, and all-round faithful parishioner.  He is in

residence at St. Therese in New Hope now and doing well, so well that he plans to return to his home in Minnetonka one day soon.  Jim personifies so many good people who make this parish a tight-knit community of faithful and

serving people. 
Text Box: Faith Formation Margaret Stimmler, Director Faith Formation Office Contact Information: 952-935-5536 ext. 4 or mstimmler@stjohnhopkins.org . Faith Formation Registration will be in early September 2007. May your families be blessed with carefree summer days.