A Prayer of Hope

There are Christians

Who have hysterical reactions

As if the world had slipped out of God's hands.

They are violent

As if they were risking everything.

But we believe in history.

The world is not a roll of the dice

On its way toward chaos.

A new world has begun to happen

Since Christ has risen.

Jesus Christ,

We rejoice in your definitive triumph

With our bodies still in the breach,

Our souls in tension;

We cry our first 'Hurrah!'

Till eternity unfolds itself.

Your sorrow now has passed.

Your enemies have failed.

You are the definitive smile for humankind.

What matter the wait now for us?

We accept the struggle and the death,

Because you, our love, will not die!

We march behind you on the road to the future.

You are with us. You are our immortality.

Take away the sadness from our faces;

We are not in a game of chance?

You have the last word!

Beyond the crushing of our bones,

Now has begun the eternal 'Alleluia!'

From the thousands of openings

In our wounded bodies and souls,

There now arises a triumphal song!



So teach us to give voice

To your new life throughout the world,

Because you dry the tears of the oppressed forever.

And death will disappear

- Luis Espinal, S.J.

Thank you all!

"Dear Friends, thank you for your generous contribution of $1,776.00 in support of Casa Maria. This gift enables us to be Christ's hands and feet in our faith community by providing direct assistance to the most vulnerable of God's beloved children. The families we are serving have expressed deep gratitude for a Christian community that is assisting them with food each week. Again, many thanks!

Grace and Peace,

Fr. Rob Cavanna, Priest;

The Venerable Rena Romero, Archdeacon;

& Cyara Carabarin Carretero, Casa Maria manager"

Rescheduled from our Blizzard!

Sunday, April 19th 9am in the Parlor

An Indigenous view of the Christian faith with the Rev. Dr. Brad Hauff.

Another one Rescheduled from our Blizzard!

Invite Welcome Connect: Join us Sunday, 4.19 for session 3, 11:30am in the Parlor.

Invite Welcome Connect is an exciting initiative that expands the strengths of St. John’s already welcoming community. The Invite Welcome Connect process has been developed and used in dozens of parishes and dioceses across the Episcopal Church over the past two decades and has an impressive track record of growth of all kinds in congregations where it is well implemented. 

We will reflect on where St John’s is in relation to each part of IWC, engage in collaborative imagining of possibilities for the ministry at St John’s and then together plan the implementation of ideas. A light lunch will be provided. 

Invite Welcome Connect is a lay-led process, supported by clergy and other staff. For ways to get involved in IWC, ask any Core Team member: Gretchen Brunner (Welcome lead), Judy Caldwell, Pam Hove, Cindy Kallstrom, Val Koutek, Barb Livermont (Connect lead), Rona Pasch, Joanna Torgerson. 

Please contact Kate Maxwell, staff support for Invite Welcome Connect, to receive the password to access helpful online videos.

SJW Fellowship & Theater



 “Hadestown” Teen Edition performed by Mahtomedi High School (MHS)

RSVP Date: Sunday, April 12

Event Date: Sunday, April 26 at 2:00pm

Details & RSVP: https://forms.gle/1WkyQyzpHea7bjQL7

SYNOPSIS:

Hadestown is a musical retelling of the Greek myths of Orpheus/Eurydice and Hades/Persephone. It follows struggling musician Orpheus trying to rescue his lover Eurydice, who sold her soul to Hades for security, exploring themes of doubt, love, and climate change. (Wikipedia)

This production is appropriate ages 10 and up. Runtime is approximately 90-minutes with a 15-minute intermission.

Questions? Contact Chantell Knauss at SJWFellowship@gmail.com or 651.387.8288..

Join the company of other theater lovers for a day out on the town, come support MHS students in their spring musical production!

Direct questions to Chantell Knauss at SJWFellowship@gmail.com or 651.387.8288.

Crafternoon Wednesdays!

A new craft group is forming here at St John’s for knitters, crocheters, and practitioners of any other crafts. Folks of all ages and abilities are welcome! Anyone who is interested is invited to join us on Wednesday afternoons at 4pm in the Parish Hall.

We also welcome donations of leftover yarn if you are thinning out your stash!

If you have questions, please contact Val Koutek.

Rummage Sale News

Yes, we are planning a Rummage Sale again this year. Please start saving salable items and paper sacks for bagging. Please plan on helping, too, if you can. More information, such as when we can start bringing in the sale items will follow as time gets closer. Meanwhile, for your questions please call Lynn Gadbois a t 651-270-8934.

We need to keep our food shelf stocked.

Please help us keep it stocked. 

You can find out more about Food Assistance Funding and connect with the White Bear Food Shelf by clicking here.



Make it a habit to get a few extra items on your regular grocery run, and drop it off on Sunday mornings! Check out the list below. As you think about what to get, keep a few things in mind. What would you have on your pantry shelf? What are the staples you always have on hand? Is what you are buying shelf stable/non-perishable? Treats for kids are always welcome! And really important, is it something you would feed yourself or your family?

• Shelf stable milk
• Juice boxes
• 100% fruit juices
• Vegetable juices
• Lunch packs - applesauce, fruit cups, jello
• Nut butters other than peanut butter
• Protein drinks
• Protein bars
• Healthy Snacks: Nuts, granola bars, etc
• Treats for children
• Ready to eat meals
• Whole-grain hot cereals like oatmeal, cream of wheat and grits
• Whole-grain crackers
• Corn or whole-wheat tortillas that don’t need to be refrigerated
• Bushs' Baked Beans
• Cooking Essentials: Oils, spices, etc
• Baby Formula
• Female Hygiene Supplies
• Personal Toiletries

Rice, beans, condensed soups, boxed macaroni & cheese are not fast moving items on our shelf. Keep in mind that many people may not even have a kitchen, or do not have the time or extra items needed to make a tasty meal of of those items.

Please do not bring anything past the expiration or used by date, we will remove it and dispose of it.

Contact Maggie Howe here for event information and to get on her mailing list!

Office Hours

Our parish office is open:

• Monday, Tuesday, 9 am - 2:30pm;
• Wednesday 9am-5pm,
• Thursday, 9am - 11am.

Stop by and say hi!

Weekly News and a Weekly Message from Bishop Loya

The Episcopal Church in Minnesota also has a weekly e-news, where you can read a message from Bishop Craig Loya, (or sometimes a special guest author), and read about what is happening in the Episcopal Church in MN and beyond! A great way to stay connected and learn about our church outside the walls of St. John's. 

To receive the ECMN news go here, scroll to the very bottom right and sign up.

Parish Prayer List

We ask your prayers for: Cindy K., Pat P., Jean T., David G., Larry K., Megan J., Tony and Amanda, Gladys A., Josh L., Allan B., Louie M., Jane, Erika A., Bill M., Baby Theo & Family., Mitch., Terry, Tom H., Larry & Val.

Email prayer@stjohnwilderness to request prayers and to be added to the parish prayer list.

Click the button below to fill out the web form, or email prayer@stjohnwilderness to request prayers and to be added to the parish prayer list. Please let us know if you would like the request to be publicly listed or private. Unless specifically requested, prayer requests will be kept on the list for a month.

For the Parish (BCP p.817)

Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven

and earth, hear our prayers for this parish family. Strengthen

the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent.

Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring

us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy Church;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BCP p. 817

Morning Prayer & Compline

Join us on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8 AM for morning prayer and

Monday and Friday evenings at 8:30 PM for Compline.

Both prayer services are held via Google Meet. All are welcome.

The word liturgy comes from a Greek term meaning “public work or work done on behalf of the people.” Liturgy always referred to an organized community. A work, then, done by an individual or a group was a liturgy on behalf of the larger community.

If you would like to become part of the many ministries that help make our work, our worship, our liturgies, our community, please talk to one of our clergy.

O God, who made this most holy night to shine with the glory of the Lord's resurrection: Stir up in your Church that Spirit of adoption which is given to us in Baptism, that we, being renewed both in body and mind, may worship you in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Easter Sunday

• Acts 10:34-43
• or Jeremiah 31:1-6
• Colossians 3:1-4
• or Acts 10:34-43
• John 20:1-18
• or Matthew 28:1-10
• Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

Connect! Our Main number: 651-429-5351

Our parish office is open:

Monday, Tuesday, 9 am - 2:30pm;

Wednesday 9am-5pm,

Thursday, 9am - 11:30am. Stop by and say hi!

• Financial Coordinator: Maureen Vruno | Office hours M,T, Th, 7:30am - 2:30pm maureen@stjohnwilderness.org ext. 4 or 763-329-7415
• Music Minister: Alec Watson alec@stjohnwilderness.org
• Intern: Chris Lilley chris@stjohnwilderness.org
• Rising Generations Coordinator: Maggie Howe maggie@stjohnwilderness.org
• Parish Coordinator: Carrie Thomas carrie@stjohnwilderness.org 651-429-5351 ext. 3
• Deacon: The Rev. Margaret Thor margaret@stjohnwilderness.org
• Associate Priest: The Rev. Kate Maxwell, OSB kate@stjohnwilderness.org

Our current Health & Safety Protocols

• St. John’s encourages all of its members to get vaccinated and boosted.
• If you feel sick or have the typical symptoms of Covid-19, we ask you to worship with us online.
• Masks are optional while inside all parish buildings for those who are boosted and vaccinated. If conditions change and we experience another surge of Covid-19, we may alter our protocols.