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106 N 79th St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 782-2810
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St John the Evangelist Parish
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Job Opening
As many of you know, our Receptionist/Admin Assistant extraordinaire Evie Pinkerman has retired. We are now trying to fill her shoes. We are looking for someone who has great people and organizational skills and would enjoy working in a vibrant Parish environment.
Please email a cover letter and resume to Dani D'Amelio at:
[email protected]
or mail to 106 N 79th St Seattle, WA 98103
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The Stations of the Cross is a 30 minute devotion that
offers witness to Jesus' passion and death.
At each station we use our senses and our imagination to reflect
prayerfully upon Jesus' suffering, death, and resurr
ection, and to simply experience the visual images to reflect on Christ's love for us.
St John will pray the Stations
Tonight! Wednesday, November 14 at 7pm in the church.
Contact Jim Russell if you would like to help.
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Questions About the Catholic Faith?
Seeking Answers About the Church?
Our Door is Open!
Here at St John, we meet once a month, on the second Wednesday, with those interested in learning more about Catholicism, about our church, and about our faith. The meetings are casual, with plenty of time for questions and discussion, and are open to all!
The next meeting is TONIGHT! Wednesday, Nov. 14th at 7pm.
We will meet in the new Admin Building (former Rectory).
Check out our website for more information about
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
bit.ly/BecomeCatholic
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The last
M
ake-Up Session for this year's
State of the Parish presentations will be:
Thursday 11/15 at 7:00 PM in the Church.
Please remember to be considered an In-Parish school family from January 1, 2019 to
December 31, 2019 you are required to attend one of the presentations.
Thank you
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St. John School's largest fundraiser, the St. John Auction, will take place on Friday, April 5, 2019 at the beautiful and spacious Fremont Studios. This year, our theme is No Na Keiki 'O St. John; in Hawaiian, it means "For the children of St. John."
We are currently looking for sponsors to help underwrite this very important school fundraiser; please consider donating. Please click here to peruse the many sponsorship levels: Click here
If you become an Auction sponsor before December 21st, you will receive a 10% discount.
Thank you.
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St. Catherine of Siena Mental Health Ministry Team Educational Forum
Thursday, November 29, 2018, 7:00-9:00 PM
St. Catherine of Siena Parish
Music Room, Victoria Hall
814 NE 85th Street Seattle, WA
How to Support a Friend with Suicide Loss;
How to Recognize & Refer Someone who is Considering Suicide
Please join us for a presentation by Marny Lombard of Forefront Suicide Prevention at UW. She will share her experience in learning how to live with the grief of a suicide loss, and ways you can support a friend who has suffered a suicide loss. She also will talk about how to recognize warning signs of suicide risk and steps you can take to connect that person with help.
RSVP: Trez - 206-930-2739 or
[email protected]
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Continuing Events: Discussion Series
December 6, 7:00 pm
in the admin building:
"Prayer Life / Spiritual Life: What works for you?"
Please mark your calendars for what is sure to be an informative and entertaining evening. Start Advent in the right frame of mind!
January 10, 7:00 pm
in the admin building:
Come for a talk on Catholic social teaching and service.
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Join St Ben's Young Adults for Theology on Draft!
December 6th
Topic: "Who is my Neighbor: A Discussion of the Poor Among Us and Our Call to Act."
What: Theology on Draft is a chance to meet other young people in the parish in a casual and informal setting as we explore topics and issues related to the Catholic faith. This event is aimed at people in the parish ages 21-40ish, but all are welcome.
Matt Portwood will lead this discussion that addresses 3 questions:
1. What do we mean by "the poor among us"?
2. What do scripture and Catholic social teaching say is our responsibility to act?
3. What can you do about it today?
Where: Blue Star Cafe and Pub, 4512 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
When: Thursday; December 6, 2018, 6:30-8:30 PM
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ST. JOHN SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL!!!!
AUDITIONS:
Monday, December 10, 3:15-5:30pm
Tuesday, December 11, 3:15-5:30pm
Wednesday, December 12, 3:15-5:30pm
(Students will sign up for ONE 5-minute audition spot on one of those days. The sign-up sheet will be posted this week on the 3rd floor bulletin board.)
Informational Meetings were held last week. If your student missed the meeting, students can pick up the handouts and the music CD in Mrs. Halley's classroom, or you may contact Mrs. Katie Franklin, the Director at [email protected]
Also, Mrs. Franklin is looking for a Stage Manager (or two students to be co-Stage Managers). This person(s) would need to attend rehearsals and would run the show during performances. A great resume-builder!!
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On Wednesday evening, the 7th, we had a great discussion in the Admin building (the old Rectory) around "Why do we have faith? Why are we Catholic? (Because sometimes it's hard)". About 30 people participated in a lively conversation on the reasons it's hard to be Catholic, and the bigger reasons why it's rewarding. I want to share two nuggets from the many answers to our question, "Why are you Catholic?"
The first is a little teaser from Brian Doyle's answer, in his essay "Credo", from his book Leaping. If you like the flavor of this, you should get his book. It's a delightful read.
I believe that a carpenter's son named Jesus did indeed crack Time in half, enter this world in the guise of a squalling infant, say his piece, to be slaughtered for his pains, and crack Time again on his way home. I have no real basis for this belief, and neither do you. We either believe the man or we do not, and I do, for reasons I know and do now know.
The second is my own answer to the question. I share it here, not because it's as good or interesting as Brian Doyle's, but because I've been asking all of you for your answers, so it's only fair that I give mine.
I began life Catholic because my mother was Catholic. When I left home for college, it didn't occur to me to continue being Catholic. The next time it did occur to me, I was 30 and married, and thinking about children.
Sheila went through RCIA to join the church, and I went through with her to be confirmed. We are both first in birth order, so rule followers by nature. We settled into a comfortable habit of church-going on Sunday, and sent our children to Catholic school. We might have stayed right there, being hour-a-week-or-so Catholics, but for a curious fact.
From time to time, a Catholic thing would break through boredom and distraction to tweak my interest. Maybe I read a book, or attended a talk, or looked something up in the Catechism. Most of those times, I remember thinking, "this feels like truth." If I took some step forward in my faith, like praying more regularly, or reading scripture, I always got a reward, an increase in peace or love or wisdom. This happened so reliably that I think it's a rule of the way the world works, like momentum or gravity. This rule can only be true if the faith is true, if we really are created by God, for God. It makes sense to me, and so, I believe. I'm in, all in, Catholic.
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Saint of the Month
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Photo credit: Dennis Jarvis
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Saint Therese of Lisieux
(1873 - 1897)
Feast: October 1st
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