St John the Evangelist Parish
July 27, 2016
Parish Picnic
What a wonderful celebration with Father's Kenyan community and our Parish family. Couldn't have asked for a nicer day and the St John spirit was in full force!
Message from the Archdiocese:
The Archdiocese of Seattle has established a confidential hotline and website for parish staff and parishioners to anonymously raise concerns about suspected unethical behavior by church personnel.  You can find more information about this hotline on a poster and in brochures located in the back of church or by going to seattlearchdiocese.ethicspoint.com. This program is run under contract by an independent third party with a long record of providing these services both in the secular world and for other dioceses.
Vacation Bible School

August 15-19, 9am-12pm
We still have a few spaces left.  Sign up today!  
Call Mary Wiseman @ 206-782-2810 or
Print the form and turn it in to the Parish Office to reserve your space.
It is time to register for First Communion preparation! Classes begin in September for children entering 2nd grade. We start with First Reconciliation in the Fall and continue with study to prepare for First Communion in the Spring. Click here for a printable registration form. Return it to the Parish Office, attention Julia Rudden, 121 N 80th St Seattle, WA 98103.
Questions? Contact Julia Rudden at jrudden@stjohnsea.org.
Crispin's Kitchen Update
We Need Just a Little More for Egan Kitchen
Thank you to all who donated to the 2016 Fund-A-Need campaign--Crispin's Kitchen!  The much needed enhancements to the kitchen will enable us to provide nutritious, hot lunches for students.   It will also better allow us to hold fundraising events while providing a place for the parish and school community to gather and share meals together.

To date, St. John Parish and School have collected more than $145,000 toward the "Crispin's Kitchen" project.  However, intense competition for contractors and tradespeople is impacting the cost of our project.
If you have not given, or would like to add your gift,  click here .  We need an additional $37,000. Donations of $5,000 or more will get a home cooked meal from Fr. Crispin! (We will honor anyone who has already given this amount too.) 
Corporate matching gifts make an important difference.  Be sure take advantage of the generosity of your employer.  

We are truly grateful for your support and appreciate every gift. 
Nursery Staff Needed
St John Church is looking for lovely people to lead our nursery for ages 0-3 during the 10:30am Sunday mass. Nursery staff will be responsible for supervising and entertaining children while parents attend mass.
 
Requirements: Must be at least age 18, submit a background check, and be up-to-date on Seattle Archdiocese Safe Environment training. Experience working with young children required.
 
Hours and pay: 10am-12pm Sundays (except major holidays such as Easter& Christmas); $15/hour.
Job Opening
Security Staff - Part Time
For a Catholic Parish & School
 
Saturday 4:30-6:30 and Sunday 8:00-12:00
Part Time Security person needed for a large Catholic Parish and School Campus. We are diverse and dynamic community of faith, as well as, a large and active community with nearly 1000 parish families and 540 students in our parish school. The Security officer must also have the ability to work in a child filled environment with patience and compassion.
 
The security officer will provide weekend Parking Lot security, Building security, and Play Pit security. The successful candidate will be fully ready and able to respond appropriately to management and/or community emergencies by assisting as needed.
 
Qualifications: High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization. 
Prefer an active participating Catholic, but will consider someone of a Christian faith. 
Valid State Driver's License required. Background check required. 
Compensation DOE.
Please send your resume and references to ddamelio@stjohnsea.org
The staff here at St. John's wants to share this little prayer with you in the hopes we will find the perfect person for the above job.  A little prayer goes along way, especially if we all say it.            

Dear God,
We are looking for someone who will do a good job for our diverse and dynamic parish family. This individual will be consistent, honest and of a good heart.  This person will strive to give us peace of mind and respond  to our parish families with patience and compassion. 
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.                                  Amen
At Bishop Blanchet High School, the day starts with prayer and announcements read over the public address system.  The following prayer was offered by English teacher and librarian Jodie Purcell several years ago.
 
I offer for meditation today a piece by William Henry Channing.  Channing, a Massachusetts minister from the 1800's, inspired Ralph Waldo Emerson.  He is quoted in the email I got last week from Earth Ministries, which is an ecumenical group that advocates for the environment.  Before I read it, think of the last time you were truly happy. (pause)  For me, these moments come when I'm with family or friends, or out in nature, or when I take a moment off of the business of life.  
 
Lord, let us try to live with less.  Help me
 
To live content with small means,
to seek elegance rather than luxury,
and refinement rather than fashion,
to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich,
to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly,
to listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart,
to bear all cheerfully,
do all bravely,
await occasions,
hurry never-
in a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious,
grow up through the common.
This is my symphony.
 
Amen
 
If you have a prayer nugget you'd like to share with the parish, email Bill Marty, bill@takenroad.com .
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTICE

Over the next few months, Seattle Public Utilities will be cleaning and inspecting sewer pipes in your area. This work helps reduce sewer overflows and identify locations that need repairs or additional maintenance. Homes and businesses will continue to receive normal sewer services, but you can expect temporary lane closures/parking restrictions, utility trucks and noise. Work will take place Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm, with crews in one location for no more than 2 hours. 

Crews will use water from fire hydrants to clean the pipes. Using fire hydrants can cause temporarily discolored water. When this happens the water is still safe. However, the water may be unappealing, so we recommend running the water for two minutes before drinking. (You can find more information on discolored water here.)

Seattle Public Utilities
Fall Sports Registration Now Open!
CYO Athletics is both a parish and school activity.  Every school or parish family with children, regardless of ability to pay, is welcome to participate in this affordable, enriching, community based sports program.  CYO Sports is a great way to offer children exposure to a variety of sports in a competitive, fair, relaxed, and understanding atmosphere.  Our goal is to inspire children to be active and find the sports they want to play and follow for the rest of their lives.
 
Registration is open for Soccer and Cross Country for coaches, assistant coaches and players.  It is now online!  CLICK HERE to get started.

Events and programs around the Archdiocese of Seattle for Young Adults.
Click here for the full flyer.
Saint of the Month

Saint Antony of Padua
(August 15, 1195-June 13, 1231)
  Feast day: June 13