May 10, 2023

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.

The Funeral Mass for Dave Jebousek, longtime parishioner and St. John School parent, and husband of Mary Kay, will be on Saturday, May 20th at 11am in the church. 

The funeral Mass will also be live-streamed for those who are unable to attend. 

Please pray for the Jebousek family. 

Please support the Annual Catholic Appeal!

St. John’s ACA goal this year is $87,833. Each dollar makes a difference in helping to fund the more than 60 essential ministries in the Archdiocese. Please prayerfully consider how you can participate in helping our parish be a light to others. Thanks to the over 60 families who have already made their pledge. By receiving $24,225 in pledges and gifts, we are just under 30% of our goal!

Asante sana!

The quickest and easiest way to donate is to do so online. Click here to donate now.

Contact Teresa Gillett at tgillett@stjohnsea.org or call 206-782-2810, ex 355 with any questions.

New Parishioner Blessing & Reception

Saturday, May 13, 5pm Mass

Did you know that over 62 families have joined St. John Parish since May 2022?

Help us welcome them by coming to the 5pm Mass on Saturday, May 13, where Fr. Crispin will offer a special blessing. After Mass, join us in the Parish Admin Building for a reception to welcome and celebrate our new community members.

Beginning May 13th, the play pit will be open on the weekends.

Saturdays 11am - 6pm and Sundays 8:30am - 4:30pm

Click here for the flyer.

Faith Formation

Synod participants requested these programs, and St. John is delivering.

Speaker Series

The next presentation by Ron Ryan is Sunday, May 21 at 7pm in the Parish Admin Building.

Ron will be presenting, "How to Be a Good Catholic Family...even if you have kids! Practical ways for parents and grandparents to hand on the faith." Click here for more information.

No Wine and Cheese May 13.

More information about this program to come as we move into summer.

St. John Book Club

Our next book is The Fifth Gospel, a murder mystery by Ian Caldwell. 

We will meet on June 11th at 4pm at the home of Nancy Allen.

Please contact Diana G. at diana.grusczynski@outlook.com for more information.

CYO Soccer and Cross Country

Registration open for Fall 2023

Click here for more information.

Agape Service Project Opportunities

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Click here for the links to sign up.

St. John Parish Church Job Opening

St. John Parish Church is hiring for a Sunday nursery coordinator and a Sunday nursery helper. Work hours are Sunday morning, 10am-12pm. Job includes caring for children ages 6 months to 3 years, while parents attend mass. 

Job responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment for the children, providing entertaining and relevant activities, and changing diapers if needed. 

Successful applicant will be at least 18 years of age, able to pass a background check, and have completed Archdiocesan Safe Environment training.

Send resumes or inquiries to Dani D'Amelio at ddamelio@stjohnsea.org.

Support Our Community!

The Phinney Ridge Gospel Choir presents Songs of Praise and Adoration a Twenty-Year Journey on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 4:00 pm at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church. The Gospel Choir will be in full concert and feature songs from our past and present repertoire. There will be a reception following the concert.  Please join us to help celebrate 20 years of serving the community and our church family.  Click here for more information.

Encounter School of Ministry presents “Barbara Heil” 

Join us at the Seattle Campus Encounter School of Ministry for our next “Transformation Night” in which we present dynamic Catholic speakers who will lead you into a deeper encounter with Christ, a more purposeful dialogue with the Holy Spirit and a deeper understanding of how Christ equips us to live out our faith.

Barbara Heil is a former Pentecostal minister who has traveled the world as a missionary, teacher, and evangelist. After an amazing journey, Barbara came into full communion with the Catholic Church in April of 2013. She is a dynamic and inspirational speaker with a passion to awaken others to the transforming love of Christ, and lead people in deepening their walk with God. Barbara lives in Iowa with her husband Jeff and together have 8 children and 10 grandchildren.

For more information about Encounter School of Ministry and other upcoming events, click here.

HOW MUCH LONGER, Ending the Sin of Racism

St. Edwards Catholic Church 4212 S Mead St, Seattle, WA 98118

Tuesday, May 23rd from 6:00-7:30pm

Join the South Seattle Deanery Racial Solidarity Committee in a collective cry of lament for the sin of racism as we remember the 3rd anniversary of the murder of George Floyd and so many other acts of race-based violence. We will pray and reflect together, hear stories from the community, and

consider how we might act together as we work to end the sin of racism. Click here for the flyer.

CONFERENCE vs COUNCIL

CONFERENCE

Our St. John the Evangelist parish conference of St. Vincent de Paul is just one of the 56 parish conferences which make up the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Seattle/King County. Each conference is tasked with providing help to neighbors in need within its parish boundaries.  

COUNCIL

The Seattle/King County Council, is the umbrella that provides services to help the individual conferences. The Council obtains grants, operates the help-line, files our tax returns, and provides training for our members . They operate a food bank in Georgetown and thrift stores located in Burien, Kenmore, Kent and Renton. When the needs of the neighbors we visit are more than we can provide, they have case managers who can support and collaborate with us to address more complex needs of our neighbors. 

SO - it’s not really Conference VS Council. It’s Conference WITHIN Council. We work together to provide neighbors with survival assistance and to prevent eviction, hunger, utility shut-off and more. Both are worthy of your support.