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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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Weekday Mass:
Monday through Friday at 9am
(While Fr. Paul is here.)
Adoration from 9:30-11am following the Thursday, 9am Mass
Weekend Masses:
Saturday, 5pm Vigil
Sunday, 8:30am and 10:30am
Reconciliation: 4:30pm every Saturday or call the office for an appointment
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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.
Prayer and Coffee: Waken Your Prayer Life
Meet on Sundays at 9:30 am - between the two masses - in the Mezzanine at Egan Hall.
Everyone welcome.
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May is the Month of Mary
St John will honor Mary on Monday, May 2nd at 9am
by celebrating Mass with our 4th grade students.
All are welcome to attend.
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We are pleased to welcome Fr. Paul back to St. John.
Fr. Paul will be celebrating Mass for us while Fr. Crispin is away.
Fr. Paul is from the Diocese of Irinjalakuda in Kerala, India where he is a
Professor of New Testament at Marymatha Major Seminary.
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Social Justice Commission Meeting
We will meet on April 28 from 7-8pm in the Administration Building and also on Zoom
ID: 994 332 9023
Passcode: JdvAy6
Agenda:
- update from the Synodal process
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update on White Catholics Guide to Racism and Privilege Book Studies
- idea for Social Justice lending library
All are welcome
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Coffee & Donuts are Back This Sunday, May 1!
After a hiatus of over two years, due to the pandemic, we are bringing back Coffee & Donuts after the 8:30am and 10:30am Masses. Join us on MAY 1 in EGAN HALL after Mass to share a cup of coffee and a donut while meeting new friends and re-connecting with familiar faces.
If you are interested in helping with this great ministry, it’s a fun way to get involved and we make it super easy! The more people we have, the easier it will be! Please contact Teresa Gillett at tgillett@stjohnsea.org or 206-782-2810, ext. 355 to help with this wonderful ministry!
Thank you in advance for your interest.
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St John Book Club
May 1st we will be meeting to discuss The Keys of the Kingdom by A.J. Cronin.
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Seating at the Cathedral is limited.
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It’s That Time!
Please Support the Annual Catholic Appeal!
This weekend kicks off the 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal. The theme this year is “Together We Can be Christ to Others”. Look for the letter from Archbishop Etienne this week inviting all of us to generously support the more than 60 essential ministries and shared services of the Archdiocese through the ACA.
St. John’s goal this year is $92,226. Each dollar makes a difference toward helping so many in need in the wider community of Western Washington. Please prayerfully consider how you can participate in helping our parish be a light to others. Some of you have already made your donation, and we thank you.
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RICE BOWL COLLECTION
Thank you to everyone who collected money for the Rice Bowl this year. If you haven’t turned your rice bowl in yet, please drop it off at the Parish Office or give it to an usher at Mass.
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Taking Action: St. John Parishioners Clean Up the Neighborhood
April 24, 2022
To honor Earth Day, the St. Francis of Assisi ministry held a Greenwood Neighborhood Cleanup last Sunday. Many thanks to the parishioners and families who volunteered their time and talent to care for our neighborhood – a direct response to Pope Francis’ call to care for our common home.
The team of 10 people divided in half with a group heading north to Fred Meyer and back down along Greenwood Ave., while others headed south toward 73rd Street on Greenwood Ave. and then up around to the parish. In all, the group collected enough trash to fill more than 5 garbage bags! We picked up hundreds of discarded cigarette butts, used face masks, plastic bottles, and much more. Read more...
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New Parishioner Blessing & Reception – Sunday, May 15, 10:30am Mass
Did you know that over 120 families joined St. John Parish during the pandemic? Now that we are able to gather in person, help us welcome them by coming to 10:30am Mass on Sunday, May 15 where Fr. Crispin will offer a special blessing. After Mass, join us in EGAN HALL for a reception to celebrate and welcome these new families to our St John community.
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Mass Videographers Needed
We need you!
Our new Video and Sound System is up and running and we are looking for people to run the video during the 5pm Vigil Mass, Special Events, Funerals, and Weddings. We will provide the training and scheduling will be through Sign-up Genius volunteer sign-up. This rewarding ministry helps keep our homebound parishioners connected, as well as comforting those who can’t attend funerals and weddings in person. We need more adults in this ministry! For school parents, the time doing it counts as your volunteer hours + you still get to attend mass!
If you would like more information or are interested in volunteering, contact Julia Rudden at jrudden@stjohnsea.org
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Ministry for the Sick and Homebound
COVID cases are declining, many are vaccinated, people are feeling more safe, and we are able to resume ministries we had in place before this pandemic. One of these is our Ministry to the Sick and Homebound. We have begun to receive requests again for this special ministry.
Special Ministers of the Eucharist are commissioned to bring Holy Communion to those sick in their homes. Parishioners so appreciate being able to receive Communion and visit with another member of their community. They need to know they are remembered and valued members of our parish.
We are looking for someone to coordinate this vital ministry. This volunteer would be our contact person for those requesting visits and help to match those individuals with Homebound Eucharistic Ministers.
We also need people who are willing to fill the role of Homebound Eucharistic Ministers: visit the homebound, bring them the Eucharist, and spend a little time in prayer with them. We will provide information, materials, and training for all volunteers.
If this ministry speaks to you, please call the Parish office at 206-782-2810.
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ST. VINCENT de PAUL - FIRST QUARTER REPORT
The following report illustrates two things about our parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference:
- We rely on parishioner donations for almost all of our operating funds.
- Our funds are almost entirely spent to help neighbors in need. Any deficit amount between what we receive and what we need to use to help our neighbors must be taken from our limited reserve funds.
In other words, without you, our generous parishioners, we could not help people in our parish boundaries when they request assistance. Thank you for your support during these difficult times.
January 1 to March 31, 2022
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Income:
Donation from parishioners: $8,809.00
Other sources: $ 26.71
Total $ 8,835.71
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Expenses:
Aid to neighbors: $10,072.08
Other expenses: $ 20.90
Total $10,092.98
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Taking Action:
St. John Parishioners
Clean Up the Neighborhood
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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.
April
As we come to the end of our Lenten season and begin Easter, spring is in the air! The Catholic Social Justice Teaching of caring for God’s creation will help us recognize the new life around us. St. John students will learn how behaviors affect others, empathy, inclusion, and community during the month of April.
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St. Teresa of the Andes
1900 - 1920
Feast Day: April 12
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Celebrate the Risen Christ throughout this joyous season
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Resources and Events
In the Archdiocese
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Wellness Wednesdays: Sleep and Mental Health
May 4, 7–8:30pm. Zoom
Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Seattle's Mental Health Ministry, join with Dr. Jean Tang, a board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a sleep research scientist at UW, for an evening exploring the intersection of sleep and mental health. Click here to learn more.
Associated Catholic Cemeteries
Cemetery monthly Masses resume beginning in April 2022. Find the full schedule here.
Young Adult Ministry
Click here to receive The Scroll, the weekly email newsletter highlighting young adult events across Western Washington.
Marriage & Family Life: At Home with Faith
Mercy and peace
Jesus’ return after his resurrection brings mercy and peace to the disciples. Jesus has no condemnation for them, only a desire to restore relationship. From this flows a peace only Jesus can provide.
What Does it Mean to Encounter Jesus Christ?
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.
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