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For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.
~John 3:16
When I first moved to St. Petersburg, Florida in the mid-seventies I was puzzled by the multi-ple advertising signs that just read: John 3:16. When I asked its meaning I was reminded I was obviously a dumb, Biblically illiterate Yankee and probably a liberal. Guilty! In those days in the St. Petersburg area John 3:16 was also the name of an organization similar to Mary’s Place or PPL. It was outreach, food shelves, job training - you name it. Of course, since those days I have, as we all have, become aware of John 3:16. It is ubiqui-tous - placards at athletic events, billboards; any time a group gathers together it appears. Some have considered it the creed honed down to its most precise statement. The great creedal statement of Judaism, the Shema, is “Hear, O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One.” The Shema of Christianity might well be John 3:16. At the heart of it is a gift, God’s gift of God’s Self to us and for us. Paul tells us: “For by grace you have been saved and through faith and this is not from you; it is the gift of God.” It’s not easy to think we need or want help. We can do it all by ourselves. It is hard to surren-der ourselves to trust or believe. In the last year and a half I have certainly experienced the fear of surrendering and being out of control. From being placed in a hospital against my will to not being able to walk I think my biggest fear was that I would not ever be autonomous again but would be dependent on others. I certainly had people who were helping me, beyond my ability to ever thank them enough. But the wish is always to get back to normal. What a blessing just to go shopping by yourself, or even more intimate things. One of the rehab nurses at the hospital would call himself one of the ’temporarily able’ to clear up his true relationship is with the ‘disabled’. John 3:16 tells us that we are all, to a certain sense, ‘disabled’ but the remedy has come and sometimes from odd places. It was a Persian king, Cyrus, who restored the temple to the people of Israel. Sometimes you have to accept help from wherever and whenever it arrives.
Presider: Fr. Jim DeBruycker
Pre-Mass Speaker: Nekima Levy-Pounds, law professor at the Universi-ty of St. Thomas, director of the Com-munity Justice Project and a nationally known voice for human and civil rights will speak on Now is the Moment… to be light. We welcome her with grati-tude this morning! We welcome Carin Vagle, singer and visual artist to join our music makers at this morning's Gym liturgies. Carin will share her musical light as we ponder Now is the Moment...to be light! Thank you as always.
Today we hear young voices of peace: letters and images between SJA & Iraqi children. Celebrate Lent at our child-centered liturgies in the Church!
Sun, March 15: 2 Chr 36:14-16,19-23; Eph 2:4-10; John 3:14-21 Mon, March 16: Isaiah 65:17-21; John 4:43-54 Tue, March 17: Ezekiel 47:1-9,12; John 5:1-16 Wed, March 18: Isaiah 49:8-15; John 5:17-30 Thu, March 19: 2 Samuel 7:4-5a,12-14a,16; Luke 2:41-51a Fri, March 20: Wisdom 2:1a,12-22; John 7:1-2,10,25-30 Sat, March 21: Jeremiah 11:18-20; John 7:40-53
Sun, March 22: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 12:20-33
Tuesday and Thursday morning 8 am Mass is celebrated in the Church
Sunday 9 and 11 am Gym Masses:
March 22: Presider: Fr. Cassidy. Now is the Moment… Now!
March 29: Palm Sunday, 9 am Presider: Fr. DeBruycker 11 am Presider: Fr. Cassidy Family Mass: Pre-Mass presentation begins at 9 and 11 am in the Church.
FFI check the bulletin, the SJA website or call the Parish Center.
Today
Youth Got Talent Auditions, 12:30 pm in the Arc
First Communion Meeting, 12:30 pm in the Gym
Tuesday, March 17
Mass, 8 am in the Church
Wednesday, March 18
Soup Supper, beginning at 5 pm in Hospitality Hall
Lenten Reconciliation Service, 7 pm in the Church
Thursday, March 19
Mass, 8 am in the Church
Choir, 7 pm in the Church
Friday, March 120
Mass, 6 pm in the Church
Stations of the Cross, 7 pm in the Church
Bud B., Dan P., Sally Backstrom, Dennis Barta, Phyllis Berninger, Peyton Berkland, Jean Besch-Patsch, Wally Beyer, Charlie Bloss, Sara Brock, Don Burke, Courtney, Dayna Cell, Bob Crowley, Denise, John D., Roger D., Megan Daoust, Larry & Chris Dease, Irvin Dehn, Brittnay Delaney,
Lois Doyle, Paul Doyle, Brian Flaata, Jermaine Foslien, Patricia Freeman, John & Margaret Frees, Stephen Goodman, Jim Gorman, Bryen Granlund, Tom Griep, Tom H., Betty Hinker, Jim & Pat Hinton, Ethan Hoeschen, Megan Hoffman, Mary Hoody, Jody Hughes, Dan & Tom Jay, Paul Jonsson, Glen Kelley, Kirk L, Bernie Kunkel, Amy Lainus, Iva Lang, Gary Lindstrom, Chantilly Lynch, Kari, Kyle M., Jeanette Maloney, Jennifer Magnuson,
Marie Marschel, Marge McClintick, Rose McGonagle, Katherine & Lauren McManus, Kayla McMullan, Jackie Mead, Sharon Miller, George Monaghan, Dorothy Mongoven, Jason Monroe, Pamela Morgan, Gene Muelken, Mary Mueller, Joan Mulvey, Greg Murphy, Jan Nei, Nate, Nick, Julius Nolen,
Craig Norby, David Novitske, Olivia, Doris Oakes, Sr. Dolores Oaks, Matt Olk, Stacey Olk, Paul Olvera, Rick Pattison, Jim Patrykus, Roberta Pearson, Joan Penrose, John Pirola, Tom Privette, Herb Rorke, Sheila Rossebo, Susan Roufs, Judy Roy, Helen Russett, Pat Sable, Bonnie Sander, Leanna Sartia, Marianne Seekamp, Shea Sexton, Sam Slagerman, Nettie Sloan, Emily Slotness, Anita & Vincent Schmidt, Phil Sochran, Irene Taddiken, Helen Tierney, Matthew Tenant, Gregory Thomas, Mary Eve Thomas, Michele Thonias, Echo Thoren, Madison Travers,
Carin Vagle, Carol Whitlow, Dan Williams, Jim & Jerry Wohnoutka, Katie Wright, Jerry Young, Kathleen Ziegler, Ava & Annemaire Zubrzycki
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.
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 612.823.8205 ext. 223.
Attention 5 pm Mass Eucharistic Ministers/Sacristans: The 2015 Calendar is ready for sign-up in the Church sacristy. SignUpGenius for Eucharistic Ministers is available on line. It's simple, user friendly and a reminder is sent 3 days before your scheduled volunteer day. FFI contact Marcia at [email protected]. Gluten-free Communion is available upon request. Please see any of the Sunday sacristans in the Gym before Mass. For Family Mass please see Gabrielle.
Wednesday, April 1: Seder Meal, 6 pm in the Gym, RSVP required
Thursday, April 2: Holy Thursday Mass, 7 pm in the Gym
Friday, April 3: Contemporary Stations of the Cross, 3 & 7 pm, Gym
Saturday, April 4: Easter Vigil, 7:30 pm in the Gym
Sunday, April 5: 7, 9 & 11 am Easter Masses in the Gym 9 & 11 am Easter Family Masses in the Church
Choir will rehearse on Thursday, March 19 at 7 pm in the Church. Important Holy Week rehearsal.
Youth Got Soup! Wednesday, March 18: SJA Youth are our hosts for soup, grilled cheese or PB & J sandwiches, 5 - 6:30 pm in Hospitality Hall. Free will donations to benefit Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative, www.beaconinterfaith.org, which provides housing
for homeless youth in our neighborhood. Soup donations and volunteers needed for March 18! To donate two gallons of soup or volunteer, call the Parish Center. All are welcome, just for sup-per or in addition to the Lenten evening program. Thanks to volun-teers and diners this past Wednesday! Donations from a previous supper totaled $530 to benefit Mobile Loaves and Fishes!
Lenten Wednesdays! Church open, 5 - 6 pm, for personal meditation Soup Supper in Hospitality Hall, 5 - 6:30 pm Growing in Lent through Learning & Prayer March 18: Join our Pastors, Prayer Partners and SJA Choir
and experience the beauty of forgiving and being forgiven through the sacrament of Reconciliation at 7 pm in the Church. Prepare for the joy of Easter!
March 25: Bring family and friends to the Gym anytime between 6:30 and 8 pm for an evening of service projects
benefitting local non-profits. All ages welcome!
Lenten Reconciliation Service: Plan to join us for a beautiful Prayer Service of Reconciliation in the Celtic Way of Prayer on Wednesday, March 18 at 7 pm in the Church. The choir will sing and our pastors and prayer partners will help lead this meaningful service as we prepare for the joy of new life at Easter!
Now Is the Time…To Serve! On Wednesday March 25, 6:30 - 8 pm, come to the Gym for a service evening to benefit local non-profits. Fun includes making playdoh and birthday bags for Sabathani, hygiene kits for Mobile Loaves and Fishes, dog toys for Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue (we’ll have dogs there!), fleece blankets for Harbor Lights, placemats for Walker Methodist and personal letters for veterans. Everyone is welcome! Come when you can, leave when you like. FFI contact Gabrielle at [email protected].
Seder, the celebration of Jewish Passover and prelude to Chris-tian Eucharist will be held on Wednesday, April 1 at 6 pm in the SJA Gym. A fun-filled, meaningful even-ing for the whole family. RSVP to the Parish Center as a communal dinner will be served.
Concert Series: Tickets for Walking Shoes featuring internation-ally beloved storyteller Kevin Kling, host Dan Chouinard and singer Prudence Johnson go on sale today in the Egan Room after Masses. The concert is on Sunday, April 26 at 7 pm in the SJA Gym. Get ready for your own summer adventure - purchase tickets today! www.stjoan.com. All seats (open seating) $20.
Baptism: To have your child baptized at St. Joan of Arc you must be a registered member and participate in a 90-minute Baptism preparation class. FFI and to register call JP at the Parish Center.
Easter Eggs for Mobile Loaves and Fishes: Please bring hard boiled eggs, either decorated or not, to the Church vestibule on Easter Sunday. Eggs will be deliv-ered by Mobile Loaves and Fishes. Thank you!
The Sunday Morning Registration and Information Office is located in the Parish Center. In the office you may register to become a 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.
SJA Finance Manager Needed: The job responsibilities include directing, managing and completing all general accounting and financial reporting activities for the parish. Candidates should have a minimum of five years accounting experience and a BA in accounting or related field. Submit cover letter and resume to Fr. Jim DeBruycker, [email protected] or Dennis Heaney, [email protected].
SJA Finance Committee Seeks Two New Members: Finance Council members should have experience in business, accounting, finance or law and be registered members of SJA. The time com-mitment involves a monthly two hour meeting and a few additional hours per month for meeting preparations. If you are interested or FFI please contact Gene Radecki at [email protected]
Summary of contributions for the week and fiscal year. Includes plate, envelopes and estimated Sustaining Member payments.
Marc 2 - March 8: Actual $32,969 Budget $36,026 Prior Year Actual $26,197
YTD (July 1 - March 8): Actual $1,337,179 Budget $1,345,339 Prior Year Actual $1,329,913
The Bottom Line: Contributions last week were $3,057 below budget. Year-to-date contributions were $8,160 below budget or 0.6%. Thank you for your continued support that is reflected in our ministries. ~Steve Meyer, Finance Director
FFI on Pastoral Ministries contact Mary Ann Kelly-Wright at 612.823.8205 ext 231 or via email: [email protected].
Mental Health Ministry: Monday, April 13 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 41st & Lyndale. Join us for a presentation on how animal companions and pet therapy often play an important role in mental health and overall wellness. Light supper, 5:45 pm, announcements and pro-
gram 6:30 - 8:15 pm. 1.5 hours of CEU's offered for professionals and students. All are welcome. FFI contact Mary Ann Kelly-Wright at the Parish Center. Did You Know? The new Mental Health Connect provides a good first step toward finding the right mental health assistance and resources. If you are living with a mental illness, or think you may be, or have friends or family that are suffering contact Kristi-na Swanberg, Mental Health Navigator at 612.312.3377 or [email protected] or go to mhconnect.org BeFriender Ministry: SJA BeFrienders are volunteers trained to be a compassionate listening companion when life's journey proves challenging. Contact Carolyn Dobis, 651.485.2868 or Mary Ann Kelly-Wright at the Parish Center. SJA/TRUST Grief Support: On Thursday, March 19 Rita Olk, will speak on Techniques To Help You Move Forward at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 2914 W. 44th St, Mpls. 6:15 pm, registration and refreshments; 6:30 pm, speaker; 7 - 8 pm, facilitated small groups. All are welcome. FFI contact Norine Larson at 952.925.2437 or Mary Ann Kelly-Wright at the Parish Center. March is Meals on Wheels Month: It’s a time to recognize and thank the volunteers who have delivered nutritious meals and warm smiles to our elderly and disabled neighbors during the past year. More volunteers are always needed. If you can give some time each week or can help as a substitute, please call TRUST Meals on Wheels at 612.822.6040.
FFI on Peace & Justice programs contact Julie Madden at 612.823.8205 ext 228 or [email protected].
Raising Your Prophetic Voice: Our SJA ISAIAH core team is at tables this morning with info on our legisla-tive agenda and opportunities to raise your voice in support of justice. Our specific agenda items include: restoring the right to vote for ex-felons; giving undocumented people the chance to get a driver's license;
ongoing and equitable funding for transportation; and supporting the economic dignity of families through paid family and sick leave and affordable childcare. Help Create Our Beautiful Alfombra: on Holy Saturday (April 4), our Sister Parish committee invites you to help create our gor-geous carpet of colored sawdust on the plaza outside the Gym - an Easter tradition in Guatemala. No talent needed, great oppor-tunity for families. To volunteer, contact Julie Madden at the Par-ish Center. We Need Your Help: if you have an entry-level employment lead for our Iraqi family, Mohamed is in desperate need of a job as assistance for refugee families is very limited and short-term. His English proficiency is limited but improving! Any ideas, please contact Julie Madden. Are You LGBT and Attending SJA? Whether you're a visitor or a longtime member, we seek your input on how we as a parish can best serve you on your journey of faith. RSVP to Julie Madden at the Parish Center if you can join us on Tuesday, March 24 at 7 pm here at SJA for this conversation, and thank you for being with us!
Every Church a Peace Church: Tomorrow, Monday, March 16, SJA will host the regular gathering of ECAPC in Hospitality Hall with a 6:30 pm potluck and 7 pm presentation by David Weiss, a theologian, writer, longtime peace activist and adjunct faculty member in Religion at Hamline University.
March is Minnesota FoodShare Month: One in 10 Minnesotans - more than 500,000 state residents - experience food insecurity on a regular basis. Our weekly collection of non-perishable food goes to Sabathani Community Center, and they are grateful for your donations. Look for the red bins in the Parish Center lobby. Mobile Loaves and Fishes needs toiletry size soap, toothpaste toothbrushes, shampoo, lotion, socks, hats and mittens for the winter. Please place your donations in the collection hamper next to the food shelf bin. FFI contact [email protected]. Recycle: Please use the labeled receptacles for compost, paper, glass, plastic, cans, waste and cups. By doing so we will be eco-logically responsible and a big help to our maintenance staff as well. Thank you.
Knowing the Bible: Did you know that we offer two ongoing groups in which to study theology and the bible? These run year-round and can be joined anytime. Contact Julie at [email protected] to get connected! Scripture Matters: A studious, friendly group who elect their
next study materials to take them further in their spiritual journey. Meets most Tuesday nights at 7 pm in Hospitality Hall.
Bible Journey: New to the bible? These small groups use the N. T. Wright For Everyone Bible Study Guides and
explore the New Testament chapter by chapter. Session I meets Tuesdays at 6:30 pm, Session II meets Wednesdays at 1:30 pm in the Parish Center.
We form the faith of our community through participation in prayer, liturgy, sacraments, education, community and works of justice.
Camp St. Joan 2015 – Australia, July 20 - 23 on the SJA campus. Register online at www.stjoan.com. FFI contact Therese Pendleton, 612.823.8205 x230 or [email protected].
SJA Children’s Choir: If you are in grades 3-7, you can still join our SJA Children’s Choir! The choir will have three Spring perfor-mances, April 19, May 10 and June 7. Rehearsals will be in the school library, 12:45 - 2 pm on March 15, 22 & 29, April 12 & 26, May 3, and 10:30 am - noon on May 24 & May 31. Sign up with Gabrielle at [email protected] and come to rehearsal today! Feed My Starving Children: On March 14, 2 - 4 pm, join other SJA families, at the Eagan site, to pack food for families in need around the world. Sign up with Gabrielle at [email protected]. Adoptive Families Book Club: Join us on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Turtle Bread (Chicago Ave) at 10 am to discuss the memoir, Prison Baby, by Deborah Jiang-Stein. The author, founder of the unPrison Project, which seeks to empower incarcerated women, will be joining us. FFI contact Gabrielle at [email protected]. The Way of the Cross: Join us for a pre-Mass presentation on
March 22, at 9 or 11 am in the Church. This unique Stations of the Cross brings the story of Jesus’ passion to life through various “eye witnesses”. We encourage families to share in this powerful
experience of drama, music and prayer. Family Mass follows. Celebrate Palm Sunday With In the Heart of the Beast: On March 29, come to the Church at 9 or 11 am for a unique pre-Mass story of Jesus’ last week. SJA families, actors and musicians join In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre to create an unforgettable Palm Sunday experience. Family Mass follows. New to SJA? Meet a Mentor Family! Your mentor family will join you for coffee and cookies after a Family Mass to share with you the ways their family found a home at SJA. FFI, contact Gabrielle at [email protected].
: FFI contact Jennifer Gessner, at 612.823.8205 ext.
240, or [email protected].
Our Nursery, located in the lower level of the Parish Center, is open for the 9 and 11 am Sunday Masses. The Nursery Cooperative is a wonderful community of families and volunteers that allows parents to enjoy Mass and meet other young families in the Parish. Drop-ins welcome!
: (Ages 4-Kindergarten) FFI contact Therese
Pendleton at 612.823.8205 ext. 230 or [email protected].
: (Grades 1-6) FFI contact Marie Bissonnette
at 612.823.8205 ext. 229 or [email protected].
Schedule: Today: Regular classes and Family Masses. First Communion registration meeting at 12:30 pm in the Gym. March 22: Special Stations of the Cross in the Church at 9 & 11 am followed by Family Masses; children report to classrooms first; everyone is welcome. March 29: No classes. In the Heart of the Beast Palm Sunday Family Masses at 9 & 11 am in the Church. April 5: No classes. Easter Family Masses at 9 & 11 am, Church. April 12,19 & 26: Regular classes and Family Masses.
: (Grades 7-12) FFI contact Donelle
Poling at 612.823.8205 ext. 241 or [email protected].
Youth Got Talent: Are you in grades 7 - 12 and have a talent that you want to share? Come and audition today, at 12:30 pm in the Arc for Youth Got Talent! Sign up for auditions at CLUB or online! Youth Got Talent is on April 25 at 7 pm in the SJA Gym.
Spiritual Transformation Series: “We are not human beings on a spiritual journey. We are spiritual beings on a human journey.” ~Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Come explore and discover your spirituality on this human journey through Guided Meditation!
An introductory series on how to practice meditation to deepen our spiritual selves. Four nights – come for one or all! Free of charge – friends welcome – April 22, 29, May 5,12 – register online under ministries, youth, outreach. 6:30-7:30 pm in the Arc. FFI contact Donelle Poling [email protected].
: FFI contact Julie McConaha at
612.823.8205 ext. 226 or [email protected].
Open Knit & Craft: Join fellow SJAers in the Parish Center and work on your creative projects, whatever they may be: Tuesday, March 10: 1 – 3:30 pm; Monday, March 16: 6 – 8:30 pm; Tues-day, March 17: 6 – 8:30 pm.
SJA Bridge Club: Spring groups are forming now for an April start. For details contact [email protected] Another great way to expand your SJA circle of friends!
Women Gather Here! Save these dates for the next opportunities for Women of SJA: April 18, May 8. Details coming soon!
Did You Know? Our top-notch SAGES Elder Justice Committee works to bring us relevant news about five types of abuse: physi-cal, emotional, sexual, financial and neglect. Please check out this informative link for details on signs and how to get help: http://www.stjoan.com/elder-abuse-information.
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