St. John Weekly Newsletter
Father, help me to see this holy season of Lent as a time of spiritual renewal, rather than a time of deprivation. Motivate me to reach a new level of experiencing your grace.
March 3, 2021
St. John Live-stream Mass Schedule

Vigil for the Third Sunday of Lent - 3/6 at 5pm

There are still a couple spaces available for
the in-person Masses on March 6th & 7th.  
Click here to reserve your spot now!

Masses will be live streamed on our Facebook page.
Visit our website for the worship aids.

CRS Rice Bowl
BETTER MEALS IN MADAGASCAR
In Madagascar, half of all children are undernourished. That means 50% of kids won’t grow to reach their full potential. But communities are changing this by focusing on improving health and nutrition. What role has food played in your life? How can you help those who lack access to enough nutritious food.
Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.
We welcome you on this journey with our parish & school community, and look forward to connecting the prayer and reflections of each of our families to our global community of faith. You can take home a CRS Rice Bowl, located in the Parish office or the vestibule of the Church.
Stations of the Cross for Lent
We have three recordings to offer for Stations of the Cross this year. You can participate any time you like, from the safety of your own home!
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.
The Fast Life
Fast from judging others; Feast on Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from fear of illness; Feast on the healing power of God.
Fast from words that pollute; Feast on speech that purifies.
Fast from discontent; Feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger; Feast on patience.
Fast from pessimism; Feast on hope.
Fast from negatives; Feast on encouragement.
Fast from bitterness; Feast on forgiveness.
Fast from self-concern; Feast on compassion.
Fast from suspicion; Feast on truth.
Fast from gossip; Feast on purposeful silence.
Fast from problems that overwhelm; Feast on prayer that sustains.
Fast from anxiety; Feast on faith.
—Author unknown
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!

Click here for all the scoop.
The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist:
Basic Questions and Answers
Pope Francis proclaimed a
"Year of St. Joseph" on December 8, 2020 in his Apostolic Letter, "Patris corde," which translates to "With a Father's Heart."

Click here to learn more.
Click here for a prayer.

Catholic Advocacy Day
Meet with your state legislators to advocate for a society in which all people and the Earth can thrive. Please register early so legislators' time can be booked properly. 

Click here to register by March 9.
Click here for more information.
Volunteers Needed
The Matt Talbot Center, an outpatient addiction treatment program located near 3rd and Bell St., has a significant need for meal volunteers who would be able to provide and prepare meals for their clients. Their greatest need is for breakfast Mondays-Fridays to feed around 30 clients. Meals can be homemade, picked up, or in sack lunches during Covid. Most volunteers provide meals on a once per month basis; however, they do have volunteers who serve every other month or even for special occasions. 
Please contact Cody Hervey with questions or to volunteer.
Americorps Member * Volunteer Coordinator * The Matt Talbot Center
Main Line: (206) 256-9865 Email: CodyH@ccsww.org
Laudato Si
in Action
Fast from Meat
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 3 of Lent, we are asked to fast from eating meat: Read more...
Saint of the Month
Oscar Romero
Feast day: March 24
Beatitude of the Month
 “Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”