November 25, 2015
Thanksgiving Mass
November 26th at 9am
Please join us and give thanks to the Lord for all your gifts. 

* There will be no Adoration following the 9am Mass on Thanksgiving.
  * There will be no prayer service Friday, November 27. 

*The Parish office will be closed Thursday and Friday. 
Advent Wreath Making Event
Sunday, November 29th after the 10:30 Mass - Egan Hall

Join us for our 4th Annual Advent Wreath Making Event.  We will provide all the supplies to make a wreath for your family. There will be cookies, hot cider and Christmas music to warm you up and a few small crafts for the younger kids. A $10 good will donation will help cover our costs.

If you would like to help with this fun event click on the link below:

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Advent and Christmas Volunteering
T he environment committee is looking for volunteers to help prepare for Advent and Christmas.  If you would like to help please email  [email protected] . 

Golden Fellowship December Luncheon
Thursday, December 3rd at Noon

For this luncheon, please bring a food donation or paper sacks for the SVdP pantry.   The Parish will provide the luncheon.

Golden Fellowship is a group of parishioners, age 55 and better who get together once a month for fun, food and fellowship.  Call the parish office if you have any questions.  206-782-2810
State of the Parish
If you missed the State of the Parish presentation we will be offering
two make-up sessions in early December. 
Tuesday, December 1st at 6:30pm in Egan Auditorium
Thursday, December 3rd at 8:30am in Egan Auditorium
Viewing the State of the Parish presentation is a part of the
in parish school family contract.
St John Catholic Church Christmas Tree Sale
Saturday, December 5th from 9 to 7
Sunday, December 6th from 9 to 3 

In the parking lot.

See flyer for more details. 
Girl Scout Craft Fair
Sunday, December 6th,  9am to Noon in  Egan Hall

Come support St. John's Girl Scout troops by coming by the Craft Fair! You'll find lots of handmade gifts and other goodies to choose from!
All made by Girl Scouts!
Proceeds benefit St. John Girl Scout troops.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. John's parish regularly makes home visits to our neighbors in need within our parish boundaries. In many cases, our assistance is the only thing standing between these at-risk people and homelessness. We help these poorest of the poor with rent assistance, utilities, bedding, clothing, and food. Just last week, we were called to help a family of eight, with children ranging in age from 3 to 21 living in a single room at a motel on Aurora. The sole support of this family is the 19-year-old son who works and is going to school.
 
Not surprisingly, our group needs money to help those living in the shadows of society. Contrary to what many believe, the SVdP group at St. Johns does not receive any assistance from the parish or archdiocese. Rather, our budget comes solely from parishioner donations made directly to our group in the Sunday collections. Unfortunately, donations have not kept pace with the need. So far this year, we have distributed $24,120 to the needy people we have served (plus another approximately $4,000 in goods from our food pantry).
 
Please consider a recurring donation to SVdP to help meet the many needs in our own neighborhood. We wish you a warm, Thanksgiving full of love and laughter.
A New Motor for Father Ladislaus
Thank you to the St John Parishioners who donated funds to Father Ladislaus to replace the motor in his car.  The new motor has been installed and he is able to  continue his Ministry in Uganda.
Parish Annual Report
...This report shows our accountability for the good stewardship of this past year. I am proud to list what we as a parish have been able to support and accomplish over the past year.  I also humbly acknowledge the areas in which we need to grow.  I look forward to accomplishing even more with your support and with the help of God's grace in the coming year...

Read the full report here
A Letter from Father about Christmas Mass
Jambo -
 
We are fast approaching the glorious Christmas Season.  I think that you will agree time passes more quickly year after year!  Over the last few years it has been apparent that on Christmas Eve many parishioners along with their extended families come to worship at St John.  I am thrilled that we have such community on this very special night.
 
To accommodate all who wish to celebrate on Christmas Eve, we will be offering TWO Children's Masses:  4pm and 6pm.  read more
Saint of the Month
Saint Therese of Lisieux
1873-1897, France
Feast: October 1st