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106 N 79th St

Seattle, WA 98103

206-782-2810

www.stjohnsea.org

St. John Weekly Newsletter

May 17, 2023

St. John Mass Schedule

Weekday Masses:

9am Mass Wednesday - Thursday this week.

Adoration following Mass, Thursday until 11am.

NO 9am Mass Friday, May 19.

Weekend Masses:

Saturday - 5pm Vigil

Sunday - 8:30 and 10:30am

Reconciliation Saturdays at 4:30pm before the Vigil Mass.

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. As you heard from Fr. Crispin at all the Masses the weekend of May 13 and 14, 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 90 families who have already made their pledges. By receiving over $34,000 in pledges and gifts, we are just under 40% of our goal!

Asante sana!

Once we reach our goal, all funds collected go directly back to St. John Parish. This year those funds will go to our operating budget. There are three reasons for this decision:

Since the pandemic, mass attendance has dropped significantly and, consequently, so have collections. Although we are doing well this year, we cannot predict what next year will look like.
St. John Parish and School have already committed to funding several projects on our campus, including the $1.3 million ventilation system in the school, beginning this June.
The Partners in the Gospel process will bring changes over the next few years, and leadership has suggested that we do not begin any new projects at this time.

You should be receiving a letter from Fr. Crispin this week asking for your support of the ACA. If you have already made a pledge and the letter crossed in the mail, thank you!

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.

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 20.

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.

New Parishioner Blessing & Reception Was Great!

Last Saturday at the 5pm Mass, Fr. Crispin blessed the newest members of this great community. The blessing was followed by a reception in the Parish Admin Building where both new and existing members got to know one another. The energy was great—many let us know how welcoming we are at St. John and that they were so happy to be here.

Golden Fellowship Luncheon is June 22!

We are bringing back our popular Golden Fellowship gatherings that were put on hold in the Spring of 2020 due to the pandemic. This is a great way for the senior members of our community to come together to share a meal and fellowship.

Join us at noon on Thursday, June 22 in the Parish Admin Building to have lunch and talk about plans for future gatherings. ALL are welcome—and bring a friend! Please email or call Teresa Gillett at tgillett@stjohnsea.org or 206-782-2810 ex 355 with any questions.

Part-time Position Available

We are looking for part-time help in our XDC (extended day care) program for the fall of 2023-24 school year.

Hours are 2:30-6:00pm M-F.

Please email Rachelle Overby at roverby@st-johnschool.org.

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.

Liturgical Life of the Parish

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

When the number of priests and deacons is insufficient for the orderly and timely distribution of Communion for a large number of worshipers, instituted acolytes and laypeople may assist as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. Read more.

May Focus on St. John

When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home. John 19:26-27

God chose Mary to be the mother of Jesus. He prepared her to be Jesus’ mother from the beginning of her life. Mary agreed to be the mother and her yes to God’s plan for her life began to undo Eve’s disobedience to God in the Garden of Eden. When He was dying on the cross, Jesus gave His mother to John the Apostle and to all of us. Read more.

Saint of the Month

Saint Mark

Feast Day: April 25

Partners in the Gospel

Consultative process for parish family configurations has officially begun. Click here to learn more.

Easter Season resources

Celebrate all Easter Season at archseattle.org/Easter. Click here to download Archbishop Etienne’s video Easter greeting.

Mental Health Ministry

Virtual Morning of Prayer for Mental Health

May 20 from 10 - 11:15am | Virtual

For persons with a lived experiences, their caregivers, mental health professionals and all wishing to become involved in pastoral ministry to the mentally ill are welcome.

Learn more.

Our Lady of Antipolo Filipino memorial Mass and pilgrimage

May 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Holyrood Cemetery, Shoreline

Learn more.

Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood

June 3 at 10am | St. James Cathedral / Virtual

All are welcome to the Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood of Sylvester Chanda

and John Paul Tomassi! Livestream here. | Learn more.

Multicultural Corpus Christi Mass and Procession

June 10 at 5:30 p.m. | St. James Cathedral

Archbishop Etienne invites all our communities to join the celebration. Everyone is encouraged to wear traditional dress/attire. If you plan to participate, please RSVP Carl.Chilo@seattlearch.org by June 1. Learn more.

Marriage & Family Life

The Way, the Truth and the Life

Jesus himself is the path to eternal life. There may be times when we feel lost, but if we always draw near to Jesus, we will always find our way. Learn more.

Washington State Catholic Conference – WSCC

WSCC advocacy newsletter

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Young Adult Ministry

Click here to receive The Scroll, the weekly email newsletter highlighting young adult events across Western Washington.

Chancery and Parish job Openings

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For more events in the Archdiocese, click here.

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