Easter Flower Memorials:  If you would like to contribute toward the Easer flowers, please fill out the form below . You may return it with your offering to the parish office by Tuesday, April 16th, or drop it in the plate today.

Easter Sunday Baptisms:  We have the wonderful privilege of having baptisms at both the 9:00 and 11:15 Easter services next week. What a wonderful way to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord! We hope you will join us!

Photos Today and Easter Sunday in Mitchell Hall:  Fr. Bob has offered his services in creating a photo directory for our parish families. He will be taking pictures in Mitchell Hall today and next Sunday after each liturgy. The 2019 directory will be available for any address and /or phone changes that have taken place. We hope all will take advantage of this opportunity!

 Easter Volunteers Needed:  Easter is on its way! We have several volunteer opportunities:

*Easter Reception helpers (contact Charissa Christopher)

*Easter Egg Hunt helpers (contact Lisa Estes)

*Easter eggs and candy donations  (place in baskets in Narthex and Mitchell Hall. See insert for more information.)

Thank you in advance for your help!

Happening # 8:  Happening #8, hosted by the Fort Worth diocese, will be April 26-28 here at St. John’s. All 9th-12th graders are welcome to attend. The weekend starts at 7pm (check in is 6:00-6:45) on Friday and ends with mass starting at 11:15 am on Sunday. The closing ceremony and reception should conclude by 1:30 pm. The cost is $50.00 to attend. Forms can be found at www.anglicanyouthministries.com under “events”. Registration is due by April 21st. Email mmr392@gmail.com with questions, registration forms, and information about caritas.

Bishop’s Confirmation Visit & Church Picnic May 5:  Bishop William Wantland will be visiting St. John’s on Sunday, May 5. Services will be held at 8:00 and 10:00 only, with Confirmation celebrated at the 10:00 mass, followed by our annual Parish Picnic (see insert for details). All those desiring to be confirmed on May 5th will need to fill out and return a Confirmation form by Tues, April 30th.  

Children’s Choir and Bell Choir to Play Today:  In honor of Palm Sunday, the Children’s Choir will sing at today’s 9:00 service and the Bell Choir will perform at today’s 11:15 service.