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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 - Grab some coffee and donuts and meet by the stage in Egan Hall. Everyone welcome.
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It’s that time! Please Support the Annual Catholic Appeal.
By now, you should have received Archbishop Etienne’s letter inviting us all to generously support the over 60 essential ministries and shared services of the Archdiocese through the Annual Catholic Appeal.
St. John’s goal this year is $92,226. Thank you to those families who have already made their pledge. If you are able to contribute, know that each dollar makes a difference in the lives of so many in the wider community of Western Washington.
This weekend, parishioner Lawrence Kent will be speaking at all the Masses to share his story of the what the ACA means to him and his family.
If you have already made a donation, Asante Sana!
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New Parishioner Blessing & Reception – THIS 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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St. John Baby Corner Spring 2022 UPDATE
Donation items can always be dropped off at the crib in the vestibule of the Church or at the entrance to Egan Hall. Please contact Teresa Gillett at tgillett@stjohnsea.org with any questions.
WestSide Baby meets the basic needs of children to promote safety, security, and healthy development. They provide essentials to those in need by collecting and distributing diapers, clothing, and equipment throughout King County. These are the most needed donation items currently: Click here for the list.
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Save the Date!
St. John Parish Picnic
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Mark your calendars now,
and look for more details to follow.
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Yes. Opportunities!
St. John Parish is a community - community supported by its members. It takes 9 ministers to celebrate each Mass. There are also many opportunities to serve "behind the scenes." To be good stewards of our resources, we need volunteers to fill those roles. We have several ministries in great need at this time. Please consider saying "yes" to one of these opportunities.
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Sacristans needed!!!!!!
We need to increase our Sacristan ministry team,
especially for the Sunday 8:30am Mass.
Schedule is flexible. Training is provided.
Linen Help!!!
We also need someone to clean the sacristy linens every two weeks.
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SAVE THE DATE for Vacation Bible School on August 15-19 in the Egan Hall!
This year’s program is entitled Parachute with the Angels. During this fun week, campers will
check-in with St. Catherine, pick-up their flight plan and meet their co-pilot - their very own Guardian Angel! Campers will earn their wings and soar through the sky as one of God’s special “Angeltroopers,” encountering exciting characters from the Bible whose lives were transformed by angels. Who knows? They may even meet Mary, Queen of Angels along the way!
Look for more information coming soon.
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St John Book Club
Pope John XXIII, born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was a sharecropper’s son who became pope in 1958 and convened Vatican II. In his different diplomatic roles for the Vatican, he took action to save the lives of thousands of Jews living under Nazi occupation. He was made a saint in 2014. Much has been written about him (and by him too), and for our next book, we will be reading the biography that most suits your tastes. Click here for some suggestions.
Date to be determined.
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Back to Basics: Reading Laudato Si
I wrote the first Laudato Si in Action article 3 years ago in May of 2019 and to celebrate that milestone as well as Laudato Si week, which is celebrated this year during the week of May 22, I thought I would write this week about the genesis of this column: Pope Francis' encyclical, Laudato Si.
In the first paragraph of Laudato Si, Pope Francis quotes from Saint Francis,
“Praise be to you, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us, and who produces various fruit with coloured flowers and herbs.”
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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.
May
In the month of May we dedicate it to Mary, the Mother of God. She always points us to her son Jesus. Our saint of the month is Blessed Chiara Luce Badano. She is a model of what it means to offer up suffering as a form of prayer to grow closer to Jesus.
Students will be like Blessed Chiara in learning how to resolve conflicts, set goals, and explore the Catholic Social Justice Teaching of Rights and Responsibilities.
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Blessed Chiara Luce Badano
1971 - 1990
Feast Day: October 29
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Job Opportunity
Holy Family Seattle is looking for a Bookkeeper/Payroll Manager.
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All women in the Seattle Archdiocese are invited to My Soul Proclaims: A Women's Retreat with the Sisters of Life, taking place at Holy Rosary parish in Edmonds, from May 27th to May 28th . The registration cost is $45 per person and includes breakfast, a box lunch and printed materials. (Ticket assistance is available).
Click here to register or call Maureen Haider at 206-510-6499 with questions.
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Celebrate the Risen Christ throughout this joyous season
CRS update on Ukraine
Catholic Relief Services is helping Caritas teams respond to urgent humanitarian needs inside Ukraine and those fleeing to surrounding countries. No other organization — national or international — is responding at this level or scale. Click here for the latest update.
Sponsoring Ukrainian refugees
Individuals, community groups and parishes can now sponsor Ukrainian refugees to come to the US. For information contact Chris.Koehler@seattlearch.org.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Wellness Wednesday
June 1, 7-8:30pm via Zoom
Learn how biofeedback can help you manage a wide range of mental health issues including; stress, trauma, sleep, and relationships. Speaker Dr. Gochberg is a licensed as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine in Washington State.
Pastoral Care & Outreach
Catholic Lifesaver Corps project report
Read about a new archdiocesan initiative that trains high school students to become suicide prevention workshop facilitators for their peers in Catholic schools and parishes. Watch for a Northwest Catholic online story later this month. Read the report.
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
Preparing for joy
During the Easter season, we get a glimpse of the joy that God intends for us. Part of Easter is about preparing us to grow in our faith and become more prepared to receive that joy, now and in heaven.
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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