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106 N 79th St
Seattle, WA 98103
206-782-2810
www.stjohnsea.org
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St. John Weekly Newsletter |
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Weekday Mass:
Daily Masses and Adoration have been canceled this week. We will be back to our regular Wednesday through Friday schedule next week.
Weekend Masses:
Saturday, 5pm Vigil
Sunday, 8:30am and 10:30am
Reconciliation: 4:30pm every Saturday or
call the office for an appointment
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Lectio Divina
Join us for Lectio Divina in the church for a few minutes on Sunday mornings following the 8:30 mass. Lectio Divina is a reflective approach to prayerfully entering into scripture readings. An experienced parishioner will lead our Lectio Divina.
Prayer and Coffee: Waken Your Prayer Life
Meet on Sundays at 9:30 am - between the two masses - Grab some coffee and donuts and meet by the stage in Egan Hall. Everyone welcome.
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Spotlight
With everything happening at St John and the Archdiocese,
this newsletter can get a bit long sometimes!
We don't want you to miss your favorite articles.
Scroll all the way down to find Laudato Si, SVdP,
Saint of the Month, and Events in the Archdiocese.
Gmail clients may need to click on:
"[Message clipped] View entire message" to see all the content.
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Did you know St John Parish is on Instagram and Facebook?
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Please Support the Annual Catholic Appeal.
Thank you to parishioner Lawrence Kent who did a wonderful job last weekend sharing his story about the importance of the ACA! We hope you will consider supporting the over 60 ministries that the ACA helps to fund.
St. John’s goal this year is $92,226. Currently, we are at 50% of that goal having raised $46,899. Thank you to those families who have already made their pledge. If you are able to contribute, know that each dollar makes a difference in the lives of so many in the wider community of Western Washington.
If you have already made a donation, Asante Sana!
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St John Family Rosary Group |
Our monthly rosary meeting will be
Saturday, May 21 right after the 5pm Vigil
Mass in the Church. A potluck will follow in
the Mezzanine at Egan Hall. Please bring a
dish to share. Hope you can join us for both.
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Join the Knights of Columbus for a virtual presentation on: "Retirement Planning in a Changing Landscape"
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Save the Date!
St. John Parish Picnic
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Mark your calendars now,
and look for more details to follow.
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Registration for Fall Soccer is open
for grades 1-8!
PreK and kindergarten will register later through Happy Feet.
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Yes. Opportunities!
St. John Parish is a community - community supported by its members. It takes 9 ministers to celebrate each Mass. There are also many opportunities to serve "behind the scenes." To be good stewards of our resources, we need volunteers to fill those roles. We have several ministries in great need at this time. Please consider saying "yes" to one of these opportunities.
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Ministry for the Sick and Homebound
COVID cases are declining, many are vaccinated, people are feeling more safe, and we are able to resume ministries we had in place before this pandemic. One of these is our Ministry to the Sick and Homebound. We have begun to receive requests again for this special ministry.
We need people who are willing to fill the role of Homebound Eucharistic Ministers: visit the homebound, bring them the Eucharist, and spend a little time in prayer with them. We will provide information, materials, and training for all volunteers.
If this ministry speaks to you, please call the Parish office at
206-782-2810.
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St John Book Club
Pope John XXIII, born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was a sharecropper’s son who became pope in 1958 and convened Vatican II. In his different diplomatic roles for the Vatican, he took action to save the lives of thousands of Jews living under Nazi occupation. He was made a saint in 2014. Much has been written about him (and by him too), and for our next book, we will be reading the biography that most suits your tastes. Click here for some suggestions.
Date to be determined.
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SAVE THE DATE for Vacation Bible School on August 15-19 in the Egan Hall!
This year’s program is entitled Parachute with the Angels. During this fun week, campers will
check-in with St. Catherine, pick-up their flight plan and meet their co-pilot - their very own Guardian Angel! Campers will earn their wings and soar through the sky as one of God’s special “Angeltroopers,” encountering exciting characters from the Bible whose lives were transformed by angels. Who knows? They may even meet Mary, Queen of Angels along the way!
Look for more information coming soon.
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HOW OUR ST. VINCENT de PAUL CONFERENCE HELPS OUR NEIGHBORS
One of our members said this about a recent call for help from one of our neighbors in need:
“When I read that Kathryn was a white-collar professional, I wondered why she would need help from St. Vincent de Paul. I was skeptical when I called her but once we started chatting, I understood. Read more...
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A Prayer for Victims of Racism and Violence
This week, I am reprinting (with permission) a prayer written by Breana Davis for the Ignatian Solidarity Network in response to the recent tragic mass shooting in Buffalo, NY. You can find the original post here.
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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.
May
In the month of May we dedicate it to Mary, the Mother of God. She always points us to her son Jesus. Our saint of the month is Blessed Chiara Luce Badano. She is a model of what it means to offer up suffering as a form of prayer to grow closer to Jesus.
Students will be like Blessed Chiara in learning how to resolve conflicts, set goals, and explore the Catholic Social Justice Teaching of Rights and Responsibilities.
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Blessed Chiara Luce Badano
1971 - 1990
Feast Day: October 29
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All women in the Seattle Archdiocese are invited to My Soul Proclaims: A Women's Retreat with the Sisters of Life, taking place at Holy Rosary parish in Edmonds, from May 27th to May 28th . The registration cost is $45 per person and includes breakfast, a box lunch and printed materials. (Ticket assistance is available).
Click here to register or call Maureen Haider at 206-510-6499 with questions.
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Celebrate the Risen Christ throughout this joyous season
CRS update on Ukraine
Catholic Relief Services is helping Caritas teams respond to urgent humanitarian needs inside Ukraine and those fleeing to surrounding countries. No other organization — national or international — is responding at this level or scale. Click here for the latest update.
Uniting for Ukraine
May 24, 6:30-8pm via Zoom
Join us for an informational meeting to learn more about what it means to be a sponsor, how the process works, and where to find support.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Wellness Wednesday
June 1, 7-8:30pm via Zoom
Learn how biofeedback can help you manage a wide range of mental health issues including; stress, trauma, sleep, and relationships. Speaker Dr. Gochberg is a licensed as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine in Washington State.
The Gift of Spiritual Friendship Silent Retreat
June 3, 5pm - June 5, 1pm at Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
Associated Catholic Cemeteries
Memorial Day liturgies
Young Adult Ministry
Click here to receive The Scroll, the weekly email newsletter highlighting young adult events across Western Washington.
Marriage & Family Life: At Home with Faith
Perfection comes from God
The new Jerusalem promised by the Bible is not built by human hands but comes as a gift from God. In striving for growth in our families we must remember that ultimate perfection comes only from God.
Catholic schools are looking to fill open positions
Permanent, short- and long-term sub positions are available. Click here to see current job openings and to apply. Click here to learn about being a substitute teacher.
Chancery and Parish job openings
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