“The first is this: ‘Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:30 To be honest, the Ten Commandments and most of Leviticus and Deuteronomy, are com-mentary on these commandments. My hair stands on end when conservative commentators smugly say, “It’s the ten commandments, not suggestions.” And then of course they go on to tell us why we should have troops somewhere and why laissez faire capitalism is the only economic reality and war and greed occasionally have their place. The great Commandments are about relationships. What does it mean to love God? What does it mean to love our neighbor? How does this play out in everyday life? The truth is it’s not always black and white; hard decisions must be made. Every few years the Church is rocked by a movement or a specific individual who challenges church teaching or church practice. St. Francis found a church that was corrupted by great wealth and power, he challenged it to be one with the poor. Thomas Aquinas revolutionized theology by maintaining humankind could perceive the divine with reason and talk about it. The Reformation and Counter-Reformation tried to renew the personal relationship between Christ and his people and the priesthood of all believers. People can know God and God is reaching out constantly to his people. Jesus overthrew the table of the money changers not because what they were doing was illegal, it wasn’t. But it was helping to create a barrier between God and his people. The law should enhance the relationship between God and his creations, not distance it. It seems al-most every great movement of the Church is a reaction against this barrier. Whether it be the prophets, Christ himself, corrupt hierarchy, multiplication of silly laws, great saints, or Vatican II, the question is; “How do we break down the barriers between God and humanity, and humanity with itself?” Every once in a while the money changers tables must be overturned.

Presider: Fr. Jim DeBruycker

Pre-Mass Speaker: Julie Madden. Now is the Moment… to rise up.

We welcome our good friend and singer-songwriter, Brother Timothy Frantzich, to join our musicians at today's Gym liturgies. Thank you for your inspiring songs as we contem-plate, Now is the Moment...to rise up!

Today an on-site merchant, Mark McLellen, describes Jesus cleansing the temple. This Lent, don't miss any of our joyful family-friendly liturgies.

Parking: Please be considerate of our neighbors and their property. Do not block driveways or park in their “on-street” handicapped areas. Thank you.

Sun, March 8: Exodus20:1-17; Corinthians 1:22-25; John 2:13-25 Mon, March 9: 2 Kings 5:1-15ab; Luke 4:24-30 Tue, March 10: Daniel 3:25,34-43; Matthew 18:21-35 Wed, March 11: Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9; Matthew 5:17-19 Thu, March 12: Jeremiah 7:23-28; Luke 11:14-23 Fri, March 13: Hosea 14:2-10; Mark 12:28-34 Sat, March 14: Hosea 6:1-6; Luke 18:9-14

Sun, March 15: 2 Chr 36:14-16,19-23; Eph 2:4-10; John 3:14-21

Tuesday and Thursday morning 8 am Mass is celebrated in the Church

9 and 11 am Gym Masses:

Sunday, March 15: Presider: Fr. DeBruycker. Pre-Mass Speaker: Nekima Levy-Pounds. Now is the Moment… to be light.

Sunday, March 22: Presider: Fr. Cassidy. Now is the Moment… Now!

FFI check the bulletin, the SJA website or call the Parish Center.

Today

Youth Got Talent Auditions, 12:30 pm in the Arc

50+ Second Sunday Supper, 5 pm in Hospitality Hall

Monday, March 9

Mental Health Ministry, 5:45 pm in Hospitality Hall

Discrimination in Our Criminal Justice System, 7 pm in the Gym

Tuesday, March 10

Mass, 8 am in the Church

Wednesday, March 11

Soup Supper, beginning at 5 pm in Hospitality Hall

Visio Divina, 6:30 pm in the Church

Thursday, March 12

Mass, 8 am in the Church

St. Patrick’s Day Mass & Lunch, 11:30 am, Church & Hosp. Hall

Choir, 7 pm in the Church

Friday, March 13

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, Charlie Bloss, Sara Brock, Don Burke, Courtney, Dayna Cell, Bob Crowley, Denise, John D., Roger D., Megan Daoust, 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, 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, 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, Bill P., Rick Pattison, Jim Patrykus, Patricia Pavlik, Roberta Pearson, Joan Penrose, John Pirola, Tom Privette,

Guy Prudden, Brooks Richard, Herb Rorke, Sheila Rossebo, Susan Roufs, Judy Roy, Helen Russett, Pat Sable, Martin Salley, Bonnie Sander, Leanna Sartia, Shea Sexton, Sam Slagerman, Nettie Sloan, Emily Slotness, Anita & Vincent Schmidt, Phil Sochran, John Spalding, Judy Steffes,

Sandy Stroud, 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 mkurtz@stjoan.com. 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 Masses in the Gym 9 & 11 am Masses in the Church

Choir will rehearse Thursday, March 12 at 7 pm in the Church. If you are singing for Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter… this rehearsal is a must! FFI contact Anna Vagle at the Parish Center.

Supper Time! Wednesday, March 11: This week’s Soup Supper is hosted by #SJA<40, as well as our Soup Sup-per ministry volunteers. All are welcome for soup and sandwiches, 5 - 6:30 pm in Hospitality Hall. Free will donations to benefit Southside Family

School’s annual Civil Rights Trip, www.southsidefamilyschool.org. Soup and bread needed for March 11! To donate two gallons of soup or bread call the Parish Center. Thank you to last week’s volunteers and supper guests! Donations from a previous supper totaled $521 to benefit Sabathani Community Center Food Shelf.

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, 6:30 pm, Church March 11: Using the ancient practice of Visio Divina (divine

seeing) we will learn how to prayerfully engage the Holy Spirit by contemplating artwork and listening to scripture with the eyes and ears of our hearts. Led by Prayer Partner, Ron Joki.

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!

Singles 50+ 2nd Sunday Supper: Tonight in Hospitality Hall. 5 pm, Social Hour, 6 pm, Corned Beef Dinner, 7 pm, Professional musicians entertain with Irish and other ethnic selections including requests. Cost is $10. Come alone or bring a friend! FFI call Karen at 952.884.5165.

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 6:30 in the Church. The choir will sing and our pastors and prayer partners will help lead this meaningful prayer and ritual as we prepare for the joy of new life at Easter!

St. Patrick's Day Mass and Celebration for Seniors: On Thurs-day, March 12 SAGES invites SJA seniors to celebrate with Mass at 11:30 am in the Church, followed by lunch and entertainment in Hospitality Hall. Come and sing along with our very own Irish ten-or, JP Fitzgibbons. Suggested $10 per person free will offering; no one turned away for inability to pay. Space limited; reservations required. RSVP to the Parish Center by Noon on March 9.

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 evening 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. It all happens 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.

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, jdebruycker@stjoan.com or Dennis Heaney, dheaney@stjoan.com.

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 generadecki@gmail.com or Dennis Heaney at dheaney@stjoan.com.

Summary of contributions for the week and fiscal year. Includes plate, envelopes and estimated Sustaining Member payments.

Feb. 23 - March 1: Actual $38,136 Budget $36,026 Prior Year Actual $30,546

YTD (July 1 - March 1): Actual $1,304,210 Budget $1,309,313 Prior Year Actual $1,300,716

The Bottom Line: Contributions last week were $2,110 above budget. Year-to-date contributions were $5,103 below budget or 0.4%. We continue to be nearly on budget for the fiscal year. Thank you for your great support! ~Steve Meyer, Finance Director

FFI on Pastoral Ministries contact Mary Ann Kelly-Wright at 612.823.8205 ext 231 or via email: mkelly@stjoan.com.

Mental Health Ministry: Monday, March 9, SJA Hospitality Hall. We are pleased to welcome back, Carolyn Denton, MA, LN from Partners in Resilience. Carolyn will follow up her thoughtful and inspiring presentation on Mindfulness With the Role Nutrition Can Play in Maintaining Good Mental Health. Light supper at 5:45 pm; announcements and program 6:30 - 8:15 pm. 1.5 hours CEU's offered to students/professionals. All are welcome. FFI contact Mary Ann Kelly-Wright in the Parish Center. Recommended: Plan to attend the Forum on Mental Illness in Youth, Saturday, March 14, 9:30 - 11:30 am at the Richfield Mu-nicipal Center, 6700 Portland Ave S. Panel discussion featuring Sue Abderholden, Exec. Dir. NAMI-MN, Steve Lepinski, Exec. Dir. Washburn Center for Children, State Senator Barb Goodwin and former State Rep. Mindy Greiling. FFI www.namihelps.org.

BeFriender Ministry: Learn how a SJA BeFriender can be a caring, supportive presence in difficult times. Contact Carolyn Dobis, 651.485.2868 or Mary Ann Kelly-Wright at the Parish Center.

SJA/TRUST Grief Support: On Thursday, March 12 Marcella Spears, will speak on Downsizing in the Midst of Grief at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 2914 W. 44th St, Mpls. 6:15 pm, registration and refreshments; 6:30 pm, speaker; 7 - 8 pm, facili-tated 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 jmadden@stjoan.com.

Say No to War! Our SJA Peacemakers are at tables this morning with info on upcoming peace actions in the Twin Cities.

Discrimination in our Criminal Justice System: Looking in the Mirror: This Monday, March 9, at 7 pm in the Gym, SJA will host an event featuring former President of the Council on Crime and Justice Tom Johnson, as well as people impacted by our criminal justice system. This will be a very powerful and timely conversa-tion, sponsored by Catholic Charities' Office for Social Justice.

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.

With Thanks: Our gratitude to all who spent their Saturday volunteering in our Housing Ministry partnership with Urban Homeworks, rehabbing a home in North Minneapolis. Our next date is May 7 - FFI/to volunteer, 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!

Int'l Women's Day Event: On Wednesday, March 11, the Wom-an's Club of Mpls and World Without Genocide (SJA Justice Fund grant recipient) will present "Gender-Based Violence: Taking a Stand Locally and Globally." FFI go to www.womansclub.org.

Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness: You Can Help! Simpson Housing Services, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping people experiencing homelessness, needs male volunteers to mentor boys in 6th-9th grade. This is a once-per-week commitment for 1 year - imagine the difference you can make in a young person's life. Training and support provided, as well as tickets to sports, arts and educational events. FFI/to volunteer, contact Charlotte Kinzley, ckinzley@simpsonhousing.org or 612.455.0850.

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.

A Call to Peace: "Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and not clothed. This is not a way of life at all in any true sense. Under the cloud of threatening war, it is humanity hanging from a cross of iron." Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Meet Your Parish Council: Today, after the 9 and 11 am Mass-es, join us in the Egan Room for hospitality and meet two mem-bers of our SJA Parish Council. Andrea Palumbo and Charlie Bulger, will be available to answer your questions and hear your suggestions for our SJA community. Andrea and Charlie would also like to meet new members so stop by, say hello and learn more about how you can get involved in our community.

Help Create Our Beautiful Alfombra: on Holy Saturday, April 4, our Sister Parish committee invites you to help create our gorgeous carpet of colored sawdust on the plaza outside the Gym - an Easter tradition in Guatemala. No talent needed, great opportunity for families. To volunteer, contact Julie Madden at 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 cam-pus. Register online at www.stjoan.com. FFI contact Therese Pendleton, 612.823.8205 x230 or tpendleton@stjoan.com.

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 performances, April 19, May 10 and June 7.Rehearsals will be in the school library, 12:45 - 2 pm on March 8, 15, 22 & 29, April 12 & 26, May 3, and 10:30 am - noon on May 24 & May 31. Sign up

with Gabrielle at gdane@stjoan.com 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 gdane@stjoan.com. 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 gdane@stjoan.com.

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 experi-

ence. 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 gdane@stjoan.com.

: FFI contact Jennifer Gessner, at 612.823.8205 ext.

240, or jgessner@stjoan.com.

Our Nursery, located in the lower level of the Parish Center, is open for the 9 and 11 am Sunday Masses. The Nursery Coopera-tive is a wonderful community of families and volunteers that al-lows 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 tpendleton@stjoan.com.

: (Grades 1-6) FFI contact Marie Bissonnette

at 612.823.8205 ext. 229 or mbissonnette@stjoan.com.

Schedule: Today and March 15: Regular class and Family Mass March 22: Meet in classrooms, 9 and 11 am special Stations of the Cross in the Church—all invited followed by Family Mass.

First Communion preparation program is open to all parish children 2nd grade and up. The registration meeting is March 15 at 12:30 pm in the Gym. FFI go to www.stjoan.com under the Sacraments/First Communion tab, or contact Marie Bissonnette.

: (Grades 7-12) FFI contact Donelle

Poling at 612.823.8205 ext. 241 or dpoling@stjoan.com.

Youth Got Talent: Are you in grades 7 - 12 and have a talent that you want to share? Come and audition today or next Sunday, March 15, 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.

Friday March 13, Water Park of America: Grab your swimsuits and get ready for some fun! 7th-12th Grade – Friends are wel-come!! Bus will leave SJA at 6 pm and return around 10 pm. Cost is $20.Online registration under “ministries, outreach/social”. FFI contact Donelle at dpoling@stjoan.com.

: FFI contact Julie McConaha at

612.823.8205 ext. 226 or jmcconaha@stjoan.com.

Developing the Virtue of Gratitude: A SAGES spring retreat, March 14, 9 am - 1 pm in Hospitality Hall - open to all; led by Mark Scannell and Rita Benak. Cost: $10. RSVP at the Parish Center.

Parish Book Club: Everyone welcome, anytime! Wednesdays at 6:30 in the Parish Center. Join the email group at jmcco-naha@stjoan.com. What would you like to read? March 11: The Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadoorean April 8: The Florist’s Daughter by Patricia Hampl May 13: The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis #SJA<40 ~ Get Your Apron On! Calling all 20's & 30's adults (and your friends!) to help host SJA's Lenten Soup on Wednes-day, March 11. We have open shifts and need for soup, RSVP today at the Parish Center. If you are new to #SJA<40, this is a perfect time to get to know this great group! FFI at SJAUnderFor-ty@stjoan.com, or SJAUnderForty on Twitter and Facebook.

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; Tuesday, March 17: 6 – 8:30 pm.

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