St John the Evangelist Parish
August 5, 2020
Mass for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reservations for August 8th, in-person Mass have closed,
but Mass will be live streamed on our Facebook page
at 5pm on Saturday, August 8th 
Click here for the worship aid.
(You do not need a Facebook account to stream the Mass
just click on the link above and it will take you to our page.)
A recorded version will be available on Sunday, 
or you can watch the Facebook version, it just won't be truly live.  :)
Monday through Wednesday each week, we will be taking reservations for our in-person Vigil Mass that weekend.  Go to www.stjohnsea.org and click on the Mass Reservations button for more information.
Weekday Masses
The next weekday Mass will be celebrated:
Thursday, August 6th at 3pm.
Click here for the worship aid.
All Masses will be live-streamed on our Facebook page. 
Food Drive
Our St Vincent de Paul ministry has been busy this summer helping our neighbors with rent and other expenses, but also with distributing food from our food pantry. We've given away so much food, that it's time again for another no-contact food drive. We are asking those who can help to please drop off paper bags of any non-perishable food at the covered area at the Northeast entrance of the school between Thursday, August 6th and Saturday, August 15th from either 7-9am or 4-6pm.
(Note that these times are convenient for those attending Saturday mass.) Please don't drop off items during any other times or dates.
Thank you!
 
Items most needed: soup (in cans or boxes), fruit and vegetables (in cans), mac & cheese, peanut butter, pasta sauce, and canned pasta. Of course, other items are welcome too. And please no giant Costco items since most neighbors have limited space. 

And if you are in need of food (no matter how poor or rich you are), please email us at [email protected] or call the parish office at 206-782-2810 and let us know and we will be happy to drop off some food. 
A private, family only, Funeral Mass for Elizabeth DeSanto will be held
Friday, August 7th. 
Cards may be sent to St John and will be forwarded to the family.
106 N 79th St Seattle, WA 98103
ASANTE SANA!
With your financial commitment, we have reached over $94,000 of our $98,710 goal-96%! The great community of St. John came together as one to offer help to the more than 60 ministries in Western Washington that the Annual Catholic Appeal supports, even in these extraordinary times.
St John is open for Private Prayer
The church is open on Tuesdays!  Come anytime between 9-11am or 1-3pm to enjoy the peaceful sanctuary and spend some quiet time with God.   (Please wear a mask.)  If you are interested in being the on-site volunteer for one (or more) of these sessions, contact Sheila Marty at [email protected]
Click here for guidelines on visiting the church.
 
We will evaluate as we go along and adjust days and times as necessary.
An in-depth series of videos and study guides to deepen the knowledge of the Eucharist  
We have modified the space for Reconciliations to allow for appropriate air flow, social distance, and sanitation. Reconciliation will take place with a draped screen between you and Father for everyone's safety.  Please enter through the side doors, wear a mask, use the hand sanitizer or wipes that are provided, and practice social distancing.  Please sit in the back pews of the church until Father is ready for you.  Thank you!
CARES Act for Charitable Giving
Did you know?......The CARES Act makes a new charitable deduction available to individual taxpayers that do not itemize their deductions.
Please see this article for more information - charitable deduction.
Laudato Si in Action
Water

In the first chapter of Laudato Si, Pope Francis writes about water:

Fresh drinking water is an issue of primary importance, since it is indispensable for human life and for supporting terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Indeed, it is indispensable to all, but like most resources on our planet, it is distributed inequitably as our Holy Father tells us:

One particularly serious problem is the quality of water available to the poor. Every day, unsafe water results in many deaths...Underground water sources in many places are threatened by the pollution produced in certain mining, farming and industrial activities, especially in countries lacking adequate regulation or controls.

Recently, we had a leak in our kitchen and in my effort to stop that leak, I broke the kitchen faucet so that it only dribbled a tiny stream of water for a couple of weeks. Suddenly, water was not a given in our kitchen. Rather, we had to find other ways to wash dishes (the bathtub) and fill our glasses (the fridge). Truth be told, this was merely a minor inconvenience, but it got me thinking about how millions on our planet are without a stable source of water.

So what can we do to be better stewards of the earth's fresh water?
Saint of the Month

Feast Day: August 10
(225-258)