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Leaders, Scriptures, Calendar
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Gym Liturgies: Fr. Jim DeBruycker will preside and speak at today's liturgies. Thank you to Fred Vagle and our St. Joan of Arc musicians for providing two special songs at today’s liturgies.
Family Mass:
Father James Cassidy will “open” our scriptures and send our children off with a challenge to “Change the World.” All are welcome to this child-centered Liturgy of the Eucharist for families.
Registration for All Faith Formation Classes (preschool - high school) for the next school year will be held in Hospitality Hall after both masses today. Stop down and register! Registration deadline, June 15, 2008.
SJA Pastoral Council Discernment: The Pastoral Council is seeking nominations for parishioners interested in joining the Council, a visioning and planning body of parishioners who foster full participation of the parish in the life and mission of the church as lived out at SJA. From now until May 12 nominate individuals that you feel embrace these qualities. Forms are available in the Parish Center. Nominees will be invited to attend an Information Night, Wednesday, May 14, to learn about the role of the Pastoral Council. A formal Night of Discernment will be held Wednesday, May 28.
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Pastor's 2 Cents: Fr. Jim DeBruycker: The comic Emo Philips tells a story about two people meeting on a bridge, one is about to jump. The other tries to talk him out of it. They get to the subject of religion and find they both belong to the same obscure Christian sect. They delineate the permutations the sect has gone through, different doctrinal crises and conventions, until they find they diverge on the smallest of matters. The non-jumper pushes the other off the bridge with, “Die heretic!”
“All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Last week at the 5 pm mass I talked about a street preacher who used to set up shop at 11:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays in front of Shinders on 7th and Hennepin (when block E was block E).
Well isn’t that something. Jesus ascended and gave us the great commission to evangelize. You are Christ now; what would you say at 7th & Hennepin? Most Christians, unlike the Jehovah Witnesses and Mormons, don’t do a lot of cold call preaching. In fact, we’re insulted when we have to defend what we believe to door knocking outsiders. So, what would you say in 50 words or less to get the crowd’s attention? (you can’t use John 3:16).
I’m going to hate myself for this, but you can e-mail me the results at
. I’ll publish the best in the Pastor’s 2Cents.
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A Blessing of Expectant Families will help us celebrate our future arrivals here at St. Joan’s! If you are among those welcoming a new member into your family join us on Wednesday, May 7 at 7 pm for this beautiful spring ritual of new life!
The Annual Parish Picnic will be held on Sunday, May 18 from 4 to 8 pm in the gym. Join us for carnival games, face painting, a clown and entertainment. Bring yourself, your family and a salad or dessert to share. Burgers, brats and beverages will be provided. FFI or to volunteer please call Steve Friedrichs at the Parish Center.
The Bottom Line:
A recent study of income for Americans indicates that the spread between the rich and the rest continues to grow. 88% of Americans make 40% of total national income, while 12% of Americans make 60% of total national income, with the
top 1% making 20% of national income. And over 30% of working American adults make less than $30,000 a year.
Dr. Steve Miles’ talks on torture, scheduled at SJA today and Tuesday, May 6, have been canceled by the Archdiocese. The Archdiocese says this is neither a criticism of Dr. Miles’ credentials as a physician nor the commendable work he does combating torture or helping the victims of torture but was necessitated by his strong advocacy of abortion which is untenable with the Church’s teaching. Copies of Dr. Miles’ Sunday talk are available in the gym vestibule. Dr. Miles’ Tuesday night follow-up presentation has moved to the Carondelet Center. FFI pick up a flyer outside the gym entrances.
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Sunday Gym Liturgy Ministers
11 am Mass
Family Mass
Late Mass
Choir: Our “end-of-season” party will be Sunday, June 1. Everyone welcome even if you only sang with us once! Watch for details on the SJA web and e-mail.
FFI: Anna at the Parish Center.
Thank You to all who participated in and attended Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. It was a great success and we are already planning to work with St. Stephen’s on next year’s theatrical collaboration.
April 6-12: Actual $18,555 Envelope Budget $30,273
SJA Sunday Nursery & Child Care
Comfort Room: The comfort room is located in the lower level of the Parish Center, near the nursery. You can comfort your children and still hear and view Mass.
Pre-school:
Grade School:
Congratulations to the 61 young people who celebrated their First Communions yesterday! We are proud to support you as you join us at the table! And congratulations to Christopher Scanlon who will celebrate his baptism, confirmation, and First Communion at the 9 am Family Mass today!
Grades 1-6 Sunday School Classes will learn self protection and awareness skills on Sundays, April 27 and May 4. Teachers will present lessons from the required Diocesan Protection of Children and Youth Initiative ‘Talk About Touching’ and ‘Out of Harm’s Way’. Parents will receive short recommended discussion letters. FFI call Kathy at the Parish Center.
Current 6th Graders are invited to join the Youth in the Church, 10:30—Noon on May 11. Come see what Club is all about and be ready to take the next step with us next year. You are also invited to join us at Valley Fair, May 17.
Youth Ministry:
Summer Festival: Sign up now! Only a $75 deposit will hold your place. Work-ships are available to pay off the remaining fee. Sr. High, July 7-12; Jr. High, July 28-August 2. Register ASAP. FFI: Pam O-K or Cathy D-B at the Parish Center.
Adoptive Families Pizza Party and Open Gym will be held Friday, May 9 at 6 pm. Please RSVP to the Parish Center so that we order enough pizza!
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Life Long Learning: Resources for Thriving in the 21st Century
How We See Our Faith: Emerging Paradigms: This 4 part workshop, led by Tom Smith-Myott, SJA Adult Formation Director, will be a stimulating discussion of how the new cosmology is changing the paradigm or lens through which we view our faith and spirituality and its implications for our theology of faith, God, Jesus and the bible. Tuesdays, May 13, 20, 27 & June 3, 7—8:30 pm in the Parish Center Upper Room. All are welcome.
The Experience of a Lifetime! If you are over 50 and feeling a call to serve the community, the Ignatian Volunteer Corps is hosting a meeting on Sunday, May 4 in the Parish Center after the 11 am mass. IVC volunteers commit 2 days per week to work with the poor and gather monthly to prayerfully reflect on their work. RSVP: Meg, 952.393.4582 or mmannix@ivcusa.org.
Ending Homelessness in Our Community: Tuesday, May 6, 4:30—7:30 pm, St. Stephen’s Church is offering a wonderful evening that includes a tour of the human services and shelter programs; dinner at Loaves and Fishes; and info on how you can plug in to Hennepin County’s plan to end homelessness (which we heard about from Cathy ten Broeke a few Sundays ago). RSVP to Cathy Heying at 612.870.2296.
Camp St. Joan Ireland Helpers Needed! Get involved in a rewarding, multigenerational SJA event! We're looking for a few kid-friendly volunteers to fill specific positions. Fiber Enthusiast (show kids the process of sweater making), Kitchen Manager (Irish cooking), Art Teacher (Irish themed art) and Group Leaders. FFI or to volunteer contact Cristine at the Parish Center.
Peace & Justice News:
Just Health: ISAIAH and SEIU Healthcare MN are working to create a transformative health agenda for all Minnesotans. You are invited to join a discussion on Monday, May 12 at 6:30 pm at St. John the Baptist Church in New Brighton that will include nationally known pioneers in health care policy. Pick up a flyer outside the gym entrances and join us to help create a healthy future for Minnesota!
“At the Death House Door”: SJA is partnering with MN Advocates for Human Rights and the Innocence Project for a screening of a new independent film on Wednesday, May 14 at 7 pm in the Church. This film looks at the death penalty through the eyes of a prison chaplain in Texas. The evening will include info on ways you can advocate for criminal justice reform and end capital punishment.
Finance Committee Members Needed: The SJA Finance Committee is looking for a couple of new members. We are specifically looking for a lawyer, and a CPA (or a similar background and experience). If you have those qualifications and are willing to serve on this committee which meets monthly, contact Pete at the Parish Center.
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SJA Mental Illness Ministry meets the 2nd Monday of the month. Monday, May 12, Herb Grant, U of MN Doctoral Candidate will speak about “Native People’s Responses to Mental Illness.” Registration and light meal 6 pm; speaker 6:30 pm; support groups 8—9pm. FFI contact Roseann at the
Parish Center or Mary at claudemaryparadis@comcast.net.
MIM Library Recommended Reading: Out of the Darkened Room by William Beardslee. Depression spreads like a contagion through families, affecting everyone’s lives, especially children. Spouses of people with depression are several times more likely to become depressed themselves; their children are 4-6 times more likely. This book offers a wide array of prevention strategies.
St. Joan’s Grief Support Ministry meets every Thursday, May 15—July 24 at Diamond Lake Lutheran, 5760 Portland Ave. So., Mpls. The speaker will be Gary Egeberg, Professional Grief Counselor and Author. Registration and refreshments, 6:15 pm; Speaker, 6:30 pm; Small Groups 7—8 pm. FFI contact Norine Larson, Coordinator, 952.925.2437 or Roseann at the Parish Center.
Finding Peace at Home: Threats of or violence against a partner’s family, pets or friends is not OK. For confidential resources call Marlene 763.755.3265.
TRUST’s Annual Garden Event will be held Saturday, May 10, 8am—Noon at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (4100 Lyndale).
Eucharistic Ministers Needed: Please sign up for May and June masses on the sheets outside of the gym sacristy or contact Becky at the Parish Center.
Confirmed Teens and Young Adults: We need Eucharistic ministers (distributing communion) for both masses (9 & 11) for Children and Youth Sunday, May 18. FFI call Pam or Becky at the Parish Center.
Singles 20-30-40s+
Singles 50+
Christine Arndt,
Please remember in your prayers those who are in need of healing:
Jack A, Yen Allen, Joseph Baird, Anne & Paul Brabant,
Dayna Cell, Lacey Chambers, Miles Chambers, Dorcas Donovan, Kurt Gundacker, Mary Ann Jagodzinski, Joni Luxem, Nancy Lynch, Mary Mallander, Ray Maloney, Kerrigan Madden, Francis Mark, Heidi Markwood, Gene Muelken, Barb Nelson, June Nystrom, Nancy O., Patricia Ann, Tracy Rohrer, Natalie Roufs, Mike Ryan, Sam Slagerman, Rodney Steffey, Rachel Stetson, Barb Trumble, Bud & Margaret Wirth, Wade Young
A Book of Prayer
is located in our gym vestibule. If you have a family member or friend who is ill, or who has recently died, please write their names in our Book of Prayer before Mass so we may include them in prayers during our Sunday Masses.
Bulletin announcements must be submitted in writing by fax (612.825.7028) or email () by 12 noon Tuesday of the week prior to publication. Please make announcements direct and concise. All items submitted are subject to editing. FFI call Nancy Becker at the Parish Center.
Baptism: A 90-minute Baptism preparation class is required for all parishioners wishing to have their children baptized at St. Joan of Arc. After completion of the class, a date for baptism can be set. Pre-registration is required. FFI call Mary
at the Parish Center.
The Sunday Morning Registration and Information Office is located in the Parish Center. In the office you may register to become an SJA parishioner; get program information; sign up for a program; and register to volunteer. The office is open after both of our Sunday morning liturgies.
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5 pm Saturday Mass - Church
Presider: Fr. James Cassidy
Eucharistic Ministers: Dorothy Lawson and Lorraine Palkert
Reader: Deb Monaghan
9 am Mass
Presider: Fr. Jim DeBruycker
Welcome Giver: Eileen Watson
Reader: Roger Dick
Slide Projectionist: Ken Ward
Eucharistic Ministers:Rita Manninen, Georgia Pomroy,
Jim and Marilyn Anderson Spensley, Martha Sheppard,
Rachel Sherwood, Clarence and Avis VonEschen, Karen Waldron
Presider: Fr. Jim DeBruycker
Welcome Giver: Eileen Watson
Readers: Sue MacDonald
Slide Projectionist: Jerry Hartlaub
Eucharistic Ministers: Cathy and Bob Burrell, Ellen Dischinger,
Lisa and Keith Kupcho, Mark and Mary Mackmiller,
Catherine Pususta, Doug Wayman
Presider: Fr. James Cassidy
Early Mass
Hosts: The Meyer Family
Eucharistic Ministers: Lisa Gluek, Tracy Jasken
Slide Projectionists: Jack Lents-Hoops
Musician: Dan Lancrete
Hosts: The Lang Family
Eucharistic Ministers: Mike Miller, Cornelia Elsaesser, Linda Terry
Slide Projectionists: Kay Sheehan
Musician: Rachel Lang
Summary of income for the week. Envelope money received (actual) and what we projected for that same period (budget).
Visit www.stjoan.com for this weeks's features:
Register online for SJA events and programs! Use the "Registration Center" or e-mail .
Scripture Readings:
Mon., May 5:
Acts 19:1-8; John 16:29-33
Tues., May 6 :
Acts 20:17-27; John 17:1-11
Wed., May 7 :
Acts 20:28-38; John 17:11-19
Thu., May 8 :
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; John 17:20-26
Fri., May 9 :
Acts 25:13-21; John 21:15-19
Sat., May 10 :
Acts 28:16-20; John 21:20-25
FFI contact Steve at 612.823.8205 ext. 236,
or email: .
Our Nursery is open today and every Sunday for children from birth to age 4. Volunteers from within the parish care for the little ones while their parents worship at our liturgies.
(ages 4-Kindergarten): FFI contact Cristine at 612.823.8205 ext. 230,
or email: .
(Grades 1-6): FFI contact Kathy at 612.823.8205 ext. 231,
or email: .
(Grades 7-12): FFI contact Cathy at 612.823.8205 ext. 234,
or email: .
Youth Schedule:
For further information about Life Long Learning
programs
, contact Tom Smith-Myott at the Parish Center or by e-mail at
.
Program registration
is required unless otherwise noted. To register
contact Becky Grover at the Parish Center via e-mail:
or online at the Registration Center at www.stjoan.com
unless otherwise specified in the program announcement.
Eco-Spirituality: Many cities in the metro area are considering an expansion of their plastics recycling program to include wide-mouth containers and rigid foam. Contact your city hall to encourage recycling expansion plans. Join us at the Parish Center at 7 pm on Monday, May 5 for our next meeting.
SCC News: We are forming new Small Christian Communities in two areas: (1) in the northwest suburbs from St. Louis Park to Maple Grove and (2) in the St. Paul/Eagan area. If you are interested in becoming part of one of these new SCCs, please contact Tom at the Parish Center.
Spiritual Resources at the Benedictine Center: “Retreat for Those in Transition” led by spiritual director Steve Arnold will be held Friday, May 16, 7 pm—Saturday, May 17, 1 pm. “Is There Such a Thing as a Spirituality of Work” led by pastoral theologian Bernard Evans will be held Wednesday, May 21, 7—9 pm. FFI call 651.777.8181 or go to www.stpaulsmonastery.org.
Centering Prayer: Resting in God: All are welcome to engage in this prayer of surrendering, every Thursday morning, 7:30—8:30 am in the church and every Sunday morning, 10:15—10:45 am in the dining room of Grace House. FFI call Karin at 612.825.4069.
FFI about Peace & Justice news
contact Julie Madden at
the Parish Center or via e-mail at
unless otherwise
specified in announcements.
To register
contact Becky Grover at
the Parish Center or via e-mail:
or go online to the Registration Center at www.stjoan.com
unless otherwise specified.
“Song of the Magpie: One Woman’s Story of Homelessness”: On Thursday, May 8, at 7pm in Hospitality Hall we will host a reading of a show by Martha Boesing. It will be followed by a discussion with the Faithful Fools Street Ministry of San Francisco (FFI www.faithfulfools.org). The show illuminates the dangers and unexpected humanity found on the streets by one elderly woman. Free will offering will be collected. Please join us.
Peace Events this Mother’s Day week:
Interfaith Candlelight Service for Child Victims of War: Thursday, May 8, Plymouth Presbyterian Church in Plymouth will host a prayer service for all children suffering the wounds of war. It will include music by the Land of Lakes Choirboys.
Mother’s Day Convocation for a More Peaceful World: Saturday, May 10 at 10 am, join Rep. Keith Ellison, Rev. Victoria Safford and our own Sami Rasouli at White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church in Mahtomedi. We will call for an end to violence and a commitment to funding peace building. A free will offering will be collected. FFI Mary Jane at 651.426.8616.
How Do You Raise Peace-Seeking Children? The Every Church A Peace Church network invites you to its monthly potluck and discussion on Monday, May 12 at 6:30 pm at the Basilica of St. Mary. FFI e-mail ecapctc@yahoo.com.
Alliance of the Streets Annual Italian Dinner: Alliance of the Streets, a program of St. Stephen’s Human Services, invites you to Plymouth Congregational Church on Tuesday, May 20 between 5 and 7pm for great food and no speeches! This evening will help fund programs including connection to voicemail boxes for job and housing searches; annual holiday drop-in centers and publication of the Handbook of the Streets, an invaluable resource for those who are homeless. Tickets: $20 RSVP: Mike: 612.870.2283 or mmenner@ststephensmpls.org.
Pastoral Ministries:
FFI on Pastoral Ministries
, contact Roseann Rogers at the Parish Center or via e-mail
.
Did You Know?...A report from the President’s New Freedom Commission
on Mental Health showed that in any given year five to nine percent of children experience serious emotional disturbances. Just like adult mental illnesses, these are clinically diagnosable health conditions that are a product of the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors.
A St. Joan's BeFrienders provide pastoral care for people in all kinds of difficult and transitional situations. If we can be of help to you, please contact Barb at 952.890.2342, Cathy at 651.688.0445 or Roseann at the Parish Center.
Nancy Becker . . . Communications Coordinator (Bulletin, room
reservations)
e-mail:
James Cassidy . . .Associate Pastor
Jim Debruycker. . . Pastor
e-mail:
Cathy Doyle-Burris. . . Director of Youth Ministry
e-mail:
Peter Eichten . . . Administrator/Business Manager
e-mail:
Jody Emmings . . . Pre-school Asst. Coordinator;
e-mail:
Steve
Friedrichs . . . Nursery Coordinator (Birth-age 3), Shared Ministry
Coordinator, Special Events Coordinator
e-mail:
Becky Grover. . . Sunday Mass Coordinator; Evening Receptionist
e-mail:
Kathy
Itzin . . . Director of Religious Education (Grades 1-6; Childrens
Sacraments)
e-mail:
Doug Lohman
. . . Director of Maintenance
e-mail:
Julie
Madden . . .Social Justice
e-mail:
George Maurer. . . Assistant Music Director
Nancy McPherson
. . . Bookkeeper/Registrar
email:
Pam
Oleson-Kremer . . .Sunday Coordinator; Youth Ministry; Concert Series Ticket Sales
email:
Cristine
Patlan . . . Pre-school Coordinator (Ages 3-K)
email:
Richard
Penland . . . Maintenance
Roseann Shaughnessy Rogers . . .
Pastoral Ministry (Mental Illness Ministry, BeFrienders, Grief Support, Annulments, Engaged Couples)
email:
Tom
Smith-Myott . . . Adult Formation Director(Life Long Learning; Small
Christian Communities; RCIA)
e-mail:
Echo
Thoren . . . Wedding & Sunday Liturgy Coordinator
Anna Vagle .
. . Director of Music-Liturgy Coordinator
e-mail:
Kevin Weiser
. . . Maintenance
Looking Ahead...
Friday, May 23: Loaves and Fishes event led by Terry Nowak. To participate contact nowaktj@yahoo.com.
Second Sunday Supper will be held todayin Hospitality Hall; 5 pm social hour, 6 pm supper, 7 pm program with speaker and author Arvonne Fraser, co-founder and director of the Center on Women and Public Policy. Cost $9. Come alone or bring a friend. FFI: Karen 952.884.5165. Second Sunday Suppers will resume September 14, 2008.
GLBT Potluck will be held Sunday, May 18, 4—7 pm, at the home of Wendy Reed, 5790 Westbrook Rd, Golden Valley. FFI call 763.438.8411.
mother of parishioner Marjorie Arndt and
Mary Schultz,
mother of parishioner Ann Counihan
have passed on to eternal life.
Please keep them and their families in your prayers.
Prayer Corner Requests: To keep prayer requests current, names will be included in the bulletin for four weeks and then removed.
To renew your request please call Nancy Becker at the Parish Center.
Recycle: Please use the labeled receptacles for paper, glass, plastic, cans, waste and cups. By doing so we will be ecologically responsible and a big help to our maintenance staff as well. Thank you.