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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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“He will be a joy and delight to you and many people will rejoice at his birth." Luke 1:14 |
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Weekday Mass:
Wednesday, Thursday
NO 9am Mass Friday, December 17th
Weekend Masses:
Saturday Vigil, 5pm
Sunday, 8:30am and 10:30am
Reconciliation: 1/2 hour before all weekend Masses during Advent or by appointment.
The Saturday, Vigil Mass will be live-streamed on our Facebook page.
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Father will be offering the Sacrament of Anointing after all the Masses
the weekend of December 18th and 19th.
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Christmas Mass Information
As more of our St. John community plans to attend Christmas Mass in person this year, we look forward to celebrating together. We will be able to seat more people this year, but we continue to be cautious and therefore are taking reservations for all of the Masses.
Christmas Mass Schedule:
The 5pm Christmas Eve Mass is already at capacity for in-person attendance,
but will be live-streamed.
The December 24th - 9pm Christmas Eve Vigil Mass is at capacity.
December 25th - 9am in-person Mass with Brass still has a few spots open! (live-streamed)
You can sign up for Christmas Day 9am Mass here.
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Christmas Mass with Brass |
The Brass Quartet will be playing at the
9am Christmas Day Mass.
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The St. James Care for Creation Committee
invites you to learn about
COP 26 through the Eyes of the Church
Wednesday, December 15
7pm—8pm via Zoom
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Come help decorate the church for Christmas.
We need:
Christmas decorating: Sunday, December 19, at noon.
Un-decorating: Sunday, January 9, at noon.
This is a great opportunity for High School students to get their service hours.
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We will have a zoom meeting rosary this
Saturday, December 18 at 7:00 pm.
Meeting ID: 783 2032 3994 Passcode: 2WgKFE
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Happy Advent!
Look at the beautiful and creative Advent Wreaths made by our St. John community!
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Support the Martina Apartments for Homeless College Students
You might have heard the powerful talk by Kevin Hamel from Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services this weekend at Mass. Kevin told us of his first-hand experience with homelessness as a college student. We have a unique opportunity to support a new program for homeless college students right here in Greenwood.
In early 2022 Catholic Housing Services and Catholic Community Services of Western Washington will be opening the Martina Apartments on Greenwood Ave in North Seattle to provide housing and services for local college students experiencing homelessness. This new building is within walking distance of St. John.
They are still looking for items to fill the welcome baskets. The St. John community can help support these students as they move in to their new homes by providing items for welcome home baskets. Our most needed items are new bedding, kitchen utensils, and cleaning supplies. You can find a sample wish list of all needed items online at http://tgt.gifts/greenwoodwelcomehome, but similar items are welcome!
All donations can be delivered to the St John Parish office or labeled and dropped off in the vestibule of the church at Mass.
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Last week to support the Giving Tree!
Get your donations in by Monday, December 20th!
Once again, we will have two Advent Giving Trees. One is at the back of the Church, and one is in the Parish Office.
There are two options for you to donate:
1. Beginning on November 27, pick up your ornaments from the tree and return the gift to the Church or Parish Office by Monday, 12/20.
2. No need to pick up an ornament. Chose an item(s) from the list attached and drop them off at the Church or the Parish Office by Monday, 12/20.
PLEASE RETURN THE GIFTS UNWRAPPED BY MONDAY, DECEMBER 20
Thank you so much for your generosity in making this a wonderful Christmas for the homeless and needy in our community. This year your donations will be supporting: Noel House, St. Martin de Porres and Broadview-Thomson K-8 Food Program. Please contact Teresa Gillett with any questions at tgillett@stjohnsea.org or call 206-782-2810, Ext 355
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Confirmation Registration is open!
We will start our classes remotely, in January 2022, with Confirmation scheduled for June 6, 2022. You can find the registration form here.
Please fill out and return the registration form to the parish office.
All Catholic youth in grades 7 and above are invited to join the preparation sessions. Please contact Julia Rudden at jrudden@stjohnsea.org with any questions, or to return your form electronically.
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2022 Is Upon Us!
Make Your Stewardship Pledge TODAY!
2022 is on the horizon. As we look forward to the coming year, take a moment to reflect on what we have done since the beginning of the pandemic. We came together and took on the incredible challenge of remaining engaged and committed to St. John Parish. This is a testament to the strength of this community and the faith in God that there will be relief to so many who are hurting. Although we have hope that the coming year will bring an end to the worst part of the pandemic, we also need your continued financial support. As you know, 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 pandemic and inflation, meeting our budget continues to be a concern and your commitment to sacrificial giving is especially important. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to prayerfully discern your financial pledge for the coming year and know that each and every gift is greatly appreciated.
Asante sana to those who have already made their Stewardship pledge for 2022.
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ASKs
As the end of the year approaches, it seems every nonprofit is bent on making sure we know where to send our tax-deductible contributions. Our mailboxes are often stuffed with letters from worthy causes asking for donations.
So, why should you contribute to the St. John Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?
Well, because:
• We are a 501(c)(3), separate from the parish.
• All of the funds we receive are used to help people in need.
• Everything is done by volunteers. There are no employee salaries, no office rentals, no marketing companies involved.
We humbly ASK for your help in funding our mission, which is:
“A network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with, and service to, people in need.”
We expect the help requests from the needy to increase soon, due to the end of the rent moratorium and other Covid-related programs. Please help us help others.
Donations may be made online or by using the envelopes in your packet or in the pews.
Thank you.
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In my article from a couple of weeks ago, I championed the idea of a simpler Advent season that shifted the idea of giving gifts to the needy rather than those with plenty. That idea tops my gift-giving list, but I also include alternatives that come with small(er) carbon footprints:
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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.
December
In the month of December, we show solidarity for our one human family. It is time to prepare of the coming of Jesus this Advent season. Our saint of the month, Blessed Carlo Acutis showed a path toward holiness in this world. Carlo had a beautiful devotion to the Eucharist and said, “Jesus is my great friend and the Eucharist is the highway to Heaven.” Students will learn to show respect, honesty, and gratitude as we focus on the reason for the season; Jesus!
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Blessed Carlo Acutis
(May 3, 1991 - October 12, 2006)
Feast Day: October 12
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St. John School is going Back to the Future
for the 37th annual auction on
Friday, April 8, 2022, at Fremont Studios!
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Advent begins on Sunday, November 28. It is a time of preparing our hearts and minds for the celebration of our Lord’s birth on Christmas and his second coming at the end of time. Archbishop Etienne has chosen the theme “Draw Near to Christ” and invites you to participate in this Advent season with him. Click here for more.
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Resources and Events
In the Archdiocese
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Youth Ministry
Discovering God’s Will as a Young Person
Discernment retreat for grades 11 & 12 in English and Spanish
December 17-19 – Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
This overnight retreat to discern God’s action in your daily life is sponsored by Youth Ministry and led by Father Justin Ryan. Cost is $50 and includes all meals and lodging. Learn more and register. Inquire about scholarships by emailing daria.lobato@seattlearch.org.
Young Adult Ministry
Click here to receive The Scroll, the weekly email newsletter highlighting young adult events across Western Washington.
What Does it Mean to Encounter Jesus Christ?
Knowing Jesus Christ, Embracing His Mission
Pastoral Plan
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.
Archdiocese of Seattle settles five claims from the 1960's 70's and early 80's
SEATTLE, December 10, 2021 – Today the Archdiocese of Seattle announced final settlements for five separate claims related to allegations of sexual abuse in the 1960s and 1970s, which totaled $3,035,000. Read more.
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