Volume VI | April 2021
Happy Easter!
Hello all!

Welcome to another monthly newsletter! Happy Easter! This issue is arriving a litle late but we had a busy Easter and have exciting news to share. Find find updates on reopening, Outdoor Mass, Faith Formation, Youth Ministry, and more.

Know that we are working hard to continue to serve our parish community. You can contact us with questions or concerns via email or phone. Be sure to check out our website and scroll down so you don’t miss anything. We are continuing to pray for all of our parish community and an end to this virus.

Blessings,
Your SJB Staff
Reopening Update
We had planned to reopen the office this month but with the rollback to phase 2 are unable to reopen. We are hoping to reopen in May. In the mean time you are still able to contact us via phone or email. For staff contact information click here.

We are in preplanning stages for indoor mass and need volunteers. Without volunteers for Usher Teams, Welcome Teams, Cleaning/Sanitizing teams we cannot reopen.  It will take our entire community to come together for reopening.

Volunteers Needed!
For us to continue serving our community in more ways and reopen for Indoor Mass we need volunteers. These volunteers must be trained in advance before we can be approved for reopening. They will also be put into teams that will be scheduled to cover at least 2 Sunday’s a month for the foreseeable future. 

We need volunteers for these teams:
  • Usher Teams
  • Welcome and Hospitality Teams
  • Cleaning/Sanitizing teams. 

To volunteer please fill out the form available on our website by clicking the button below. More information and Job descriptions are also available there.

If you have questions about volunteering please contact Terri Nelson or check out our website.
We had a great turn out for Holy Week and were blessed with nice weather. We are so thankful to all the volunteers that continue to help with Mass and couldn't do this without you!
Open for
Outdoor Mass
We are all anxious to move inside and are working hard to move inside. In the meantime we will continue to have Sunday Masses outside for 75 people under our sheltered entrance areas with masking strictly enforced. To attend you must register in advance using the form available on our website.
Questions or Concerns?
Email Terri Nelson at terrinelson@stjbosco.org
Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
Happy Easter! Join in celebrating these 50 days. I have a variety of resources available on our Website to help your family celebrate. So be sure to click on the Buttons below for More info. Also keep reading for updates from our programs. For any questions or additional info please email email Cassie Denning.
We are in our final Unit from Pflaum Gospel weeklies. So the end of our program year is quickliy apporaching. I have some fun events planned to finish out the year and am looking at options to keep your Family Learning and Praying this summer! So be sure to keep an eye on your email and our website for more info.
We had a great time working in the SJB Food Garden and got some great work done with our small group. I will be planning more events like this in the future and be sure to update you all. But check out these pictures from our work days.

Our YM Spring Calendar in now available check it out here.

Questions about Faith Formation and Youth Ministry?
Email Cassie at cassiedenning@stjbosco.org
Be Sure to Follow us on Social Media!
Instagram: @stjboscoym
Scholarship Applications Now Available!
Each year St John Bosco awards two scholarships to seniors in our parish. Applications for both are now available on our Website. These Applications are due to the Office no Later than May 28th, 2021. We will announce winners in June. Read More
This scholarship is named in honor of Amadore & Victoria Corridore and is issued by St. John Bosco Parish Community. It is awarded annually to a graduating senior who demonstrates a desire to pursue a career that will impact their community through Christian Social Service and Justice. For the application click the button above.
This scholarship is named in honor of Monica Lightell who died in a tragic off-campus accident during her freshman year at Pacific Lutheran University. It is awarded annually by the parish to a graduating senior who demonstrates a potential for College Success. For the application click the button above.
If you have any questions about scholarships or applications please email Cassie at cassiedenning@stjbosco.org
Have a story about our Church you would like to Share? Or some pictures?

Please send them to Cassie so we can share them with our community!
Archdiocese News and Events
CYO Summer Day Camps
Campers spend their days enjoying the outdoors and finding God there. Plus, swimming in the pool, making crafts, and much more before going home in the evening to rest up for the next day of fun!
Pastoral Plan
All Catholics are invited to provide feedback on the Pastoral Plan draft.
To read and give feedback click the button below. To read news release,Click here.
Prayer Service for Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 21 at 7pm
Join Archbishop Paul Etienne for Prayer service for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Inclusion Mass with Bishop Mueggenborg
May 1 at 11am
You’re invited to attend Mass as we celebrate people with disabilities in our Catholic faith community.
Visit the Archdiocese's new website:
Bulletins Available Online
We are still putting together bulletins. They are available on our website weekly.