Volume VI | April 2021
Hello all!

Welcome to another monthly newsletter! May is here! We are continuing to celebrate the Easter Season thru Pentecost. In this Newsletter you will find updates on reopening, Outdoor Mass, Annual Catholic Appeal, Faith Formation, Youth Ministry, and more.

Know that we are working hard to continue to serve our parish community. You can contact us with questions or concerns via email or phone. Be sure to check out our website and scroll down so you don’t miss anything. We are continuing to pray for all of our parish community and an end to this virus.

Blessings,
Your SJB Staff
Reopening Update
Office Closed
We still do not have a date set for reopening the office it will be announced when we move to Phase 3. An email will be sent when we have finalized the reopening date. In the mean time you are still able to contact us via phone or email. For staff contact information click here.
Open for Outdoor Mass
We are all anxious to move inside and are working hard to move inside. In the meantime we will continue to have Sunday Masses outside for 75 people under our sheltered entrance areas with masking strictly enforced. To attend you must register in advance using the form available on our website.
Volunteers Needed!
We would love to reopen for Indoor Mass but cannot do so until we have more volunteers signed up and trained. If you would like to volunteer use the button below to sign up. All ages are welcome to volunteer, if you have any questions about what it entails please check out our website for more info or email Terri Nelson. It will take our entire community to come together for reopening.

We need volunteers for these teams:
  • Usher Teams
  • Welcome and Hospitality Teams
  • Cleaning/Sanitizing teams. 

These volunteers must be trained in advance before we can be approved for reopening. They will also be put into teams that will be scheduled to cover at least 2 Sunday’s a month for the foreseeable future.

If you have questions about volunteering please contact Terri Nelson or check out our website.
Questions or Concerns? Email Terri Nelson at terrinelson@stjbosco.org
Annual Catholic Appeal
The Annual Catholic Appeal is a combined effort of 168 parishes to support a vibrant Catholic community in Western Washington. The ACA funds Catholic social ministries, programs for youth and young adults, Catholic schools, faith programs and administrative support for parishes including liturgy guidance, human resources and much more.

Annual Catholic Appeal donations are processed through the Archdiocese and monthly reminders as well as tax statements are sent by the Archdiocese. St. John Bosco/Immaculate Conception's Annual Catholic Appeal Goal for the Archdiocese is $71,800.00.

Please prayerfully consider giving to the needs of our Archdiocese as we conduct the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal over the next several weeks.

Thank you for your support!
Support your Catholic community!
Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
We are continuing to celebrate the Easter Season so check out the variety of resources available on our Website to help your family celebrate. We are excited to celebrate the sacraments this Month with First Communion on May 9th and May 16th at 10am Mass. and confirmation May 27th at 7pm. Click the buttons below for details and resources.
We are approaching the end of our Lessons but I am putting together resources for families to continue to learn and grow. I am planning a virtual event to celebrate Pentecost. I have also out together a short survey to find what you guys would like to see this summer and next year. click the button above to find the survey.
We continuing to meet online for Youth Group thru June if you would like to join us please email Cassie. I am also exploring options for service and other activities for youth this summer. To help me plan I have put together a short survey. Click the Button above to find the Survey and additional resources.
Questions about Faith Formation and Youth Ministry?
Email Cassie at cassiedenning@stjbosco.org
Be Sure to Follow us on Social Media!
Instagram: @stjboscoym
Scholarship Applications Due May 28th!
Each year St John Bosco awards two scholarships to seniors in our parish. Applications for both are now available on our Website. These Applications are due May 28th, 2021. We will announce winners in June. Read More
This scholarship is named in honor of Amadore & Victoria Corridore and is issued by St. John Bosco Parish Community. It is awarded annually to a graduating senior who demonstrates a desire to pursue a career that will impact their community through Christian Social Service and Justice. For the application click the button above.
This scholarship is named in honor of Monica Lightell who died in a tragic off-campus accident during her freshman year at Pacific Lutheran University. It is awarded annually by the parish to a graduating senior who demonstrates a potential for College Success. For the application click the button above.
If you have any questions about scholarships or applications please email Cassie at cassiedenning@stjbosco.org
Have a story about our Church you would like to Share? Or some pictures?

Please send them to Cassie so we can share them with our community!
Archdiocese News and Events
Archbishop announces pastoral appointments to take effect in July
Read more about the latest pastoral appointments in the Archdiocese of Seattle on Northwest Catholic.
May 14th-22nd

On the feast of Pentecost, May 23, Archbishop Paul D. Etienne will promulgate a new pastoral plan for the Archdiocese of Seattle. The archbishop invites Catholics to pray a novena to the Holy Spirit leading up to Pentecost (May 14–22), for the intention of the renewal and spread of the faith. For the Prayer click the image above.
May 31 at 8:00am

Join Archbishop Etienne in person or online to salute our military heroes who have died in service to our country, and in this year of the pandemic, to also remember those who have lost their lives to Covid-19.
Livestream: @ArchdioceseofSeattle on Vimeo and Facebook
CYO Summer Day Camps
Campers spend their days enjoying the outdoors and finding God there. Plus, swimming in the pool, making crafts, and much more before going home in the evening to rest up for the next day of fun!
Visit the Archdiocese's new website:
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Bulletins Available Online
We are still putting together bulletins. They are available on our website weekly.