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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 |
"Seek a relationship when you pray, not answers. You won't always find answers, but you will always find Jesus." Fr Mike Schmitz
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Archdiocese of Seattle Statement on COVID-19 Vaccines
In accordance with the instruction of the Holy See and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the use of all current COVID-19 vaccines during this pandemic is morally acceptable. It is not only important for one’s personal health, but it is also our responsibility to care for the common good of the broader community, and getting a vaccine is one way to do so. Whenever you are allowed to get the vaccine, please do so knowing that it is morally acceptable to receive whichever vaccine is being offered.
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St. John Live-stream Mass Schedule
Vigil for the Fourth Sunday of Lent - 3/13 at 5pm
There are still a couple spaces available for
the in-person Masses on March 13th & 14th.
Visit our website for the worship aids.
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What is the difference between CRS Rice Bowl and CRCS?
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By participating in the Catholic Relief Services Collection (CRSC), you are serving Jesus in Disguise in some of the most marginalized communities in our world. The CRSC provides services for immigrants, humanitarian aid in the wake of natural disasters, refuge for the displaced, and advocacy for peace and justice around the world. Let us join together in this collection to support those suffering at home and abroad.
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SUSTAINABILITY IN EL SALVADOR
Drought has become a big problem across El Salvador, making it difficult for farmers to produce enough crops to support their families. But new farming techniques—and a new generation of young farmers—are making a difference. What would you do if your livelihood was threatened? How can you support young people in your community and around the world?
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Rice Bowls are available in the Parish office or the vestibule of the Church. |
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Still Looking for Something Meaningful to do This Lent?
Take part in our Lenten Service Tree! You'll see the "giving tree" in the back of the church. The ornaments on the tree have suggestions for service and kindness this season. Please take one and follow the instructions. Happy serving!
If you are not attending Mass in the Church, please click here to choose from a list to participate in this great opportunity to experience Lent in very simple ways. |
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We are so excited for the Rock On, St John Auction
on Friday, March 19!
Here are step by step instructions on how to register
and buy some goodies to help enjoy the event!
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Broadview-Thomson K-8 Food Program Update
“Once again, a huge thank you to the entire St. John Community for your continued support of the food program at BTK-8, especially during this unprecedented year that we have all been through.
Before my big shopping trip this past weekend, I had $600 left in gift cards from donations collected as part of your Giving Tree during Advent. I spent just over $500, and as you can see in the photos, I should have enough supplies for at least another couple of months!
I utilize every dollar and oversee the purchase of every can, bag and box of food and supplies. I also see the faces of those who gratefully receive these gifts of kindness.
At the last weekly lunch distribution in February, the school gave out 475 lunches. This was the largest group of visitors they have had since they started the lunch program last April, so the need is most definitely still there. These are still very tough times for so many families and I think the community has come to depend on our services to help bridge the gap.
Again, please accept my most heartfelt thanks – you truly do make a difference!”
--Samantha Woogerd, BTK-8 Food Program Coordinator
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The St John Spirit Store is open until March 17th.
New items including beanies and pullover rain jackets.
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For the Lenten season, Father will be offering Reconciliation for 30 minutes after each weekday Mass and 30 minutes before each weekend Mass.
You do not need to make an appointment.
- Wednesdays and Thursdays at 3:45pm
- Saturdays at 4:30pm and
- Sundays at 10:00am
Please wear a mask and sit in the back rows of the church until Father is ready for you.
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Just in time for Spring!
Boy Scout Troop 121 is fundraising with Organic Cedar Grove products
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- Place your order by April 7th for bags of Compost and Landscape mulch.
- Pick up is Saturday, April 17th, from 8-2.
Click here for more information and to download the order form.
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All Catholics are invited to provide feedback on the Pastoral Plan draft
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Join Archbishop Etienne for the Chrism Mass and the blessing of the holy oils which will be used in the administration of the sacraments throughout the archdiocese for the year. These holy oils include oil of catechumens, the oil of the infirm and holy chrism. Mass is closed to the public. Join us via livestream @ArchdioceseofSeattle on Facebook and Vimeo. |
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The Saints and the Eucharist
How beautiful is the Mass, especially when celebrated in a cathedral filled like ours on Sundays, or even when celebrated simply in village chapels with people full of faith, who know that Christ, the King of Glory, Eternal Priest, is gathering together all that we bring him from the week: sorrows, failures, hopes, plans, joys, sadness, pain! How many things each one of you, brothers and sisters, brings to your Sunday Mass! And the Eternal Priest gathers them in his hands and by means of the human priest who celebrates lifts them up to the Father.
St. Oscar Romero (1917-1980)
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Pray the St. Joseph
Novena With Us
March 10-18
Mass for the Solemnity of St. Joseph
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Fast from Unneeded Energy Usage
The Global Catholic Climate Movement (catholicclimatemovement.global) has released its Lenten Calendar 2021 that is focused on concrete actions we can take each week to improve the planet as well as ourselves.
Lent is a time of preparation for Easter and the celebration of the Paschal Mystery. During this time of fasting and renewal, we will embark upon a journey of ecological conversion through reflection, repentance, and renewal. Together.
For Week 4 of Lent, we are asked to fast from unnecessary energy usage: Read more...
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As a follow-up to my earlier article on socially responsible investing,
I am hosting a meetup on earth-friendly investing on Sunday, March 14.
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Oscar Romero
Feast day: March 24
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“Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” |
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