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121 N 80th St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 782-2810
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St John the Evangelist Parish
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St. John Cathedral Builders Present
Bishop Robert Barron's
Pivotal Players
Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 in Egan Hall
If you enjoyed Bishop Barron's CATHOLICISM series, you're in for another treat. The Pivotal Players series illuminates a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church, but changed the course of civilization.
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23 St. Francis of Assisi
Discussion: Bill Marty
3/23 G. K. Chesterton
Special Guest Speaker Dale Ahlquist
4/27 Michelangelo
Special Guest Speaker Rebecca Albiani
Art History Lecturer at the Frye Art Museum
5/18 John Henry Newman
Special Guest Speaker Dr. James Felak
6/22 St. Thomas Aquinas
7/20 St. Catherine of Siena
Discussion: Kristin Kent
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Summer Camps Through St John
We have camp opportunities for many age levels.
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The
Honor the Past, Embrace the Present, Secure the Future Capital Campaign volunteer team was hard at work this week. They have been reaching out to many to join our campaign team. Many of our volunteers attended a volunteer orientation this week and are excited to help this mission. We would love to see another 5-10 volunteers to help Fr. Crispin with the request for gifts starting early next month. If you would like to help please contact the parish office. The leadership team is currently putting the final touches on the campaign case statement to present to all of those in the St. John community. More information will be available soon.
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We are reading Dale Ahlquist's "G.K. Chesterton: The Apostle of Common Sense". We will meet on
May 17th
at 7pm in Quigley 13.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
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Social Justice Opportunities
"I want a Church which is poor and for the poor. They have much to teach us. . . WE need to let ourselves be evangelized by them." Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, no. 198
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High School Faith Formation News:
Things to look forward to this summer:
Ascend Leadership Retreat
Designed for youth entering grades 9 -12, this retreat encourages young leaders to identify and strengthen their God-given gifts for servant leadership in Catholic parishes and schools. This dynamic week will offer opportunities for all to grow in their relationship with God, be strengthened as disciples of Christ, and experience the larger faith community from around the archdiocese and so much more! For more information, go to the website below:
Catholic Youth Organization Summer Camp:
Registration is now open for summer camp, including day camps, overnight camp and family camp. Register at http://www.oyyae.org/camps
Get a Start on your Service Requirement:
Contact Sheila Connolly, Director of Faith Formation, at 206-782-2810 or
sconnolly@stjohnsea.org
for service project ideas and connections.
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Hope at the Beach
Sheila and I traveled to Long Beach, CA, for Easter weekend to see Laura compete in a track meet. We flew down Thursday afternoon, and home Sunday evening, basically collapsing our Holy Week observance down to just an Easter morning church service. Laura and two of her teammates looked around for Easter worship options, and chose a "sonrise" service on the beach. So, the five of us showed up at 7:00 am for worship at Seal Beach. Honestly, I didn't expect much. I got a surprise.
The worship service was organized by an outfit called Hope at the Beach, A Surfer's Chapel. Have a look at their web site, http://www.hopeatthebeach.com. Pastor Chuck Carlson is a jovial, somewhat walrus-shaped fellow, whose whole family helped put the service on. His son and daughter-in-law distributed communion. His grandson gave the second reading from a Bible translation called The Message (enjoy the flavor of this):
Colossians 3:1-4
So if you're serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ - that's where the action is. See things from his perspective.
Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your real life - even though invisible to spectators - is with Christ in God. He is your life. When Christ (your real life, remember) shows up again on this earth, you'll show up, too - the real you, the glorious you. Meanwhile, be content with obscurity, like Christ.
His daughter, the Young Disciples Director of Hope Lutheran Church in Eagle, Idaho, was home visiting and gave the reflection. The service was modeled closely on the Catholic mass. The Liturgy of the Word included three readings: old testament, epistle, and gospel. The pastor played guitar and lead the singing enthusiastically. For the Liturgy of the Eucharist, Pastor Carlson broke a round loaf of bread while repeating Jesus' words at the Last Supper. The bread ministers tore off a chunk for each of us, and we had the option to dip it in wine or grape juice. The crowd was maybe 60 - 80 folks. The words of dismissal were, "Go in the peace of the Resurrection and surf the Lord". That isn't a typo :-) Worship was followed by a pancake breakfast. Turns out the pastor's kids had come home for Easter to celebrate Mom and Dad's 45th wedding anniversary.
Christianity is bigger and more interesting than I'm used to thinking.
If you have a prayer nugget you'd like to share with the parish, email Bill Marty,
bill@takenroad.com
. Thanks!
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The 2017 St. John School Auction
80's
So many iconic songs...
- I Love Rock 'n' Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
- Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
- Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
- Every Breath You Take - The Police
- With or Without You - U2
- Take on Me - A-ha
- Sweet Dreams are Made of These - Eurythmics
- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
A FEW ITEMS AT THIS YEAR'S AUCTION
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Three Night Stay in Sunriver
- Game Truck Party with Pizza
- Dinner & Cooking Lesson for 12 at the Pantry at Delancey
DINNER AND RAFFLE TICKET SALES
Dinner tickets for the Live Auction are now on sale at the
Bidding for Good website. We have already sold 78 tickets, please buy your tickets now before prices go up on April 14th. Tables seat 10 people and are available to purchase as a whole table. We have three ticket levels available:
- Prom Committee - standard ticket, $95 per person
- Prom Court - upgraded ticket, $125 per person
- Prom Kings & Queens - VIP ticket, $150 per person
VOLUNTEER ON AUCTION NIGHT!
Would you like to volunteer the night of the auction? We would LOVE your help! Please visit the Auction Volunteers at Fremont Studios clicking the link below to sign up for a volunteer shift. It is a great night whether you are attending or volunteering. Thank you.
DESSERT DASH SIGN UP!
Last year's Dessert Dash raised over $8,000 for our school and it all starts with you donating a delicious dessert worthy of high bids! Please use the link below to donate a dessert. New this year, choose a pre-selected dessert from Simply Desserts or Larsens Bakery, pay for it and the Dessert Dash team will pick it up for you!
ART PROJECTS ON DISPLAY AT GREENWOOD LIBRARY
Did you know the Greenwood Library is re-opening on April 17th? That's great news because we are displaying the St. John PreK-5 Art Projects there from April 24-27. Take a look at the fantastic art work before you bid on them the night of the auction!
IT'S THE 80's!
If you would like to accessorize your 80's prom dress or tux with flowers with a corsage or boutonnière, go to our local Ballard Blossom. Call them (website won't recognize discount code) and give them the code "StJohns" for $3 off your purchase.
Thank you.
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Saint of the Month
Saint Josephine Bakhita
(1869-1947, Sudan and Italy)
Feast Day: February 8
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