St. John Weekly Newsletter
"To the one who had faith, no explanation is necessary.
To one without faith, no explanation is possible." -St Thomas Aquinas  
November 17, 2021
St John Mass Schedule
Weekday Mass:
Wednesday and Thursday, 9am
NO 9am Mass Friday, November 19th
Adoration: Thursdays from 9:30-11
Weekend Masses:
Saturday Vigil, 5pm
Sunday, 8:30am and 10:30am
Reconciliation: Saturdays at 4:30pm or by appointment.

The Saturday, Vigil Mass will be live-streamed on our Facebook page.
Family Rosary Group
We will have a zoom meeting rosary this Saturday, November 20 at 7:00 pm.
Meeting ID: 783 2032 3994
Passcode: 2WgKFE
Thanksgiving Day Mass
Thanksgiving Day Mass will be
at 10am on Thursday, November 25th.
Christmas Mass Information
We will be able to seat more people at the Christmas Masses this year, but we continue to be cautious and therefore will be taking reservations, beginning December 6th through December 17th.
Look for more information after Thanksgiving.
Christmas Masses
24th - 5pm* and 9pm Vigil Masses
25th - 9am* Mass
*All Masses will be in-person, but these will also be live-streamed.
Archbishop Etienne invites you
to come back to Mass

Dispensation to be lifted December 8

"Make the Lord’s Day a true celebration
of the Resurrection, and a great celebration
of being renewed in his life, mercy and love."

Click here to read Archbishop Etienne's letter.
Click here for the Northwest Catholic article.
Advent Wreath
Time to Order Your Advent Wreath Kits!
As we did last year, we will be offering Advent Wreath Kits for pick-up on the first Sunday of Advent, November 28. Please come by the Parish Office after the 10:30am Mass to pick up your kit. You will have everything you need to assemble your Advent Wreath at home. When you complete your wreath, please take photos and send them to us so we can see and share your beautiful creations! A $10 donation to cover the cost of materials would be greatly appreciated.  Please contact Teresa Gillett BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd at tgillett@stjohnsea.org or call the Parish Office 206-782-2810 to reserve your kit(s) so we have enough supplies.
The Social Justice Committee is coming back - help make a difference!
Does the number of homeless people living in tents bother you? Are you concerned at the number of states that have passed restrictive voting laws? Does the plight of refugees touch your heart?  Are you troubled by treatment of African Americans in our country? Do you feel for the plight of Native Americans loss of land and fishing rights? Would you like to be part of a Christ-like response to some of these issues?!  

Some of the above issues are addressed by the St. Vincent de Paul Conference and the North Deanery Community Dinner Project.  

If you are interested in these or other social justice issues,
please contact Joyce Farrell at 206-784-8868 or Joycefarrell08@gmail.com
and we can work together to make a real a difference.
Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle Shares Real Estate Initiative
to Support Mission of the Church
Today, the Archdiocese of Seattle shares its Catholic real estate vision, which aims to better serve communities and the mission of the Church by redeveloping underutilized properties for mission-critical uses such as community outreach, housing and ministry services.
November is Stewardship Month!
Please Renew Your Stewardship Pledge for 2022!
 
Thank you to the over 120 families who have already made their Stewardship pledge! Fr. Crispin asks that each family in our community prayerfully discern their financial commitment to St. John for the coming year.   

The weekly offertory helps to sustain our parish financially to be able to serve the ministries of St. John and the wider community.  Because of the ongoing pandemic and increased inflation, our budget numbers continue to be affected. If you are able, would you consider an increase in your pledge? Even $3.00 a week will make a big difference. Know that each and every gift is greatly appreciated. PLEDGE HERE NOW!

If you haven’t watched this year’s State of the Parish video yet, please take a look. It shows our current financial picture and highlights the great things you have helped St. John accomplish in the last year.  CLICK HERE to watch it.
The St. John Girl Scouts Christmas Craft Sale is back this year, happening on Sunday, December 5 after the morning masses! Come check out handcrafted items by our very own scouts in the courtyard and get a head start on holiday shopping! The troops will be there rain or shine! All proceeds will benefit our girl scout troops! Hope to see you there!
St. John Endowment! 

We can’t meet in person, but help us honor the legacy of St. John.
Please consider a donation to the St. John School Endowment Fund!

Donations of $500 or more before November 24, will be invited to a special
St. John event at Ethan Stowell’s latest restaurant, Victor Tavern in South Lake Union. Donations of $250. or more will receive a St. John bag with assorted gifts.

Shape the Future by donating to the St. John School Endowment Fund.
All monetary gifts are greatly appreciated!
GIVING THANKS

At this time of Thanksgiving, Our St. Vincent de Paul Conference gives thanks for:

• Our financial donors. Thanks to the generous financial support of so many of our parishioners, between January 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021 we have received donations of over $23,500.  

• Those who donate food. We take food from our pantry to those whom we meet when we go on calls. Any food that we don’t use is taken to other parishes or to the food bank in Georgetown. From January 1 through the end of September, we’ve helped 157 people with food.  

• Our volunteer members. There are currently 16 of us. From the first of this year until the end of September our members volunteered more the 550 hours, even though much of that time we were unable to visit needy neighbors in their homes as we usually do.  

• Our parish. While we were in lock-down, our parish staff counted contributions for us. The parish also provides space for us to use as our pantry and facilities for our meetings.  

Please continue your support, and pray for us. We expect calls for help to increase as special pandemic funding ends. 
Laudato Si
in Action
The important thing is to realise that He is with you
On October 16, Pope Francis spoke to the Fourth World Meeting of Popular Movements. This meeting brings together the Vatican and the representatives of a number of groups across the globe who stand up for the rights of the poor and excluded. Our Holy Father's message was so frank and poignant that for a few columns I decided to share a few excerpts of our Pope's message without comment. Here are the last few paragraphs of the Holy Father's message:
Our school theme this year is:
“Together We Can: Walk with Justice, Love with Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God”. This year we will focus on how we can walk humbly with God by following the steps of saints, and learning how to be the best version of ourselves for God.
November
During the month of November, we will count our blessings as we come together in Thanksgiving. Let’s be like our Saint of the month, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. He joined St. Vincent de Paul at 17 and served the sick, needy, orphans, and vets. We can continue our devotion to Mary as he did where he prayed to her and received the Eucharist daily. Students will learn how to be responsible, active learners who resolve conflict and treat others as children of God. 
Saint of the Month
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati 
(1901-1925)
Feast Day: July 4
Resources and Events
In the Archdiocese
You can help inform the 2022 legislative priorities
Please take a quick WSCC survey and share your Catholic advocacy priorities? Our survey encompasses life and justice issues, spanning all of Catholic social teaching.
Take the survey in English and Spanish.
Important message regarding Catholic advocacy
Introducing a new model for Catholic advocacy that empowers parishes to advocate year-round, and the retirement of the Catholic Advocacy Day (CAD) model. Learn more.
How you can interrupt mass incarceration
An evening of stories and fundraising  
November 21 from 7-8pm via Zoom
Archdiocesan Criminal Justice Ministry invites you to a special evening of storytelling and fundraising for Underground Ministries, our partner organization in the effort to end mass incarceration via our One Parish One Prisoner initiative. Please join us to learn how you can help! Click here to register | Read Lily's story
Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration
December 4, Mass at 12:10pm
St. James Cathedral, in-person or livestream
What Does it Mean to Encounter Jesus Christ?
Click here to find out.
Knowing Jesus Christ, Embracing His Mission
Pastoral Plan
Click here for resources.
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
Advent retreat: Staying Positive and Faithful in Difficult Times
December 10, 4pm - December 12, 1pm.
The Hope That Does Not Disappoint – Staying Positive and Faithful in Difficult Times. This Advent retreat will focus on how we can be renewed in the gift of Christian hope and find new and exciting ways to be more joyful and proactive in sharing the Good News. Led by Father James Northrop.
$247.50 per person, or $209 per person for a shared room.
Simbang Gabi
December 11 at 11am 
St. James Cathedral, In-person or livestream
Join Bishop Elizondo and Catholics from around the archdiocese for this festive, colorful and prayerful Advent celebration. This Filipino tradition ushers in Simbang Gabi, a novena of nine Masses meant to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary.  
Marriage and Family Life
"Protecting the gift of life" an evening with Obianuju Ekeocha
December 16 at 7pm – St. Andrew Parish, Sumner 
Scientist, international speaker and founder of Culture of Life Africa, Obianuju Ekeocha will speak about the dignity of human life. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Life Ministry.