Volume I | September 2020
Reopening Update and News
Hello all! Welcome to the first of our Monthly newsletters! This is to keep you all updated on the Parish Happenings including important reopening info. This first edition includes information on Reopening, Faith Formation, Youth Ministry and ways to support our community.

Know that we are working hard to continue to serve our parish community even if it looks different at this point. You can contact us with questions or concerns via email or phone, find the information on our website. We are continuing to pray for all of our parish community and an end to this virus.

Blessings,
Your SJB Staff
Reopening News
We know that many are anxious to attend mass again soon, and so are we! In preparation to welcome you back, we will be doing a Dry-run through with our volunteers to ensure they know what to do and to welcome you all back safely. If you drive past the church and see a group gathering for mass on September 13th, be aware that it is our volunteers who are training and preparing to welcome you back.
 
Once we are prepared to are open for masses, we will be sure to let you all know and provide you with instructions on how to register. Please note that we will begin with Outdoor Mass and will be limiting Initial attendance to 50 attendees. Our anticipated reopening is mid-September. Check the website and your emails for more information.
Volunteers Needed!

In order to reopen safely we need volunteers to make sure masses go smoothly. We are in need of volunteers to help set up, take down, and sanitize. If you are interested in helping please email Terri Nelson.
Questions or Concerns?

Email Terri Nelson at
Faith Formation & Youth Ministry
We are so excited to start up our Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Programs. This year it will look a little different since we are still practicing social distancing to keep our communities safe and will not be able to meet in person. So, parents will be taking a more central role in their children's formation.

Read more about our programs below or
Faith Formation (Grades K-6th)
We are excited to announce we will be using Pflaum Gospel Weeklies this year. This is a Lectionary Based curriculum so it uses the Sunday readings as a basis to learn doctrine, sacraments, commandments, and prayer all with in the liturgical calendar.
Youth Ministry (Grades 7th-12th)
Since we cannot meet in person I will be hosting weekly Zoom sessions to connect and learn. In addition I am looking at putting together a weekly bible study where we will study the coming Sunday's reading. I am also exploring other options to continue teaching our students.
Questions about Faith Formation and Youth Ministry? Email Cassie at cassiedenning@stjbosco.org
Outreach Spotlight
Many are going hungry. Visits to Food Pantries are up. Emergency Food Network provides food for food pantries, hot meal sites and shelters across Pierce County for distribution to families and individuals in need.
Parish Giving
Weekly Collection including Weekly Online Giving
AUGUST 29 & 30, 2020
We thank you for your generous support of St. John Bosco Parish.

If you haven't already registered for online giving, now is a great opportunity to. Please click the image above to begin your registration.

If you prefer to continue utilizing envelopes, please either mail your envelope or call the office to make arrangements to drop off your envelopes.
Annual Catholic Appeal
Thank you to all who have responded to the needs of our Church in Western Washington through the 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal. Our SJB/IC community has almost achieved our ACA goal of $77,405.00.
For more information visit our Website.
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Bulletins Available Online
We are still putting together bulletin even if we are not meeting for mass. They are available on our website weekly.