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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 |
The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill;
the willingness to learn is a choice. - Brian Herbert
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Weekday Mass:
Call the Parish office for the weekday Mass and Adoration schedule while Father Crispin is away from August 14 to September 18.
Weekend Masses:
Saturday Vigil, 5pm
Sunday, 8:30am and 10:30am
Reconciliation: Saturdays at 4:30pm or by appointment
The Saturday, Vigil Mass and Sunday 10:30am Mass will be live-streamed on our Facebook page.
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This weekend, please welcome Rev. Cyrus Gallagher O.F.M. Cap. who will be with us to celebrate Masses and tell us about the work of Unbound, a lay Catholic sponsorship ministry that helps children and elderly in 19 developing countries. To learn more, call (800) 875-6564 or visit Unbound here. |
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Sacristans Needed
Becoming a sacristan is a beautiful way to enter more deeply into an understanding and reverence of the Mass.
Typically, sacristans arrive at church before anyone else- often even the priest/celebrant. This is a unique time to experience the peace of the church as you light the candles, arrange the books, and prepare the Holy Eucharist for the celebration including readying the wine, water, and bread and make sure everything is in place for Mass. After Mass, everything is set back in its place in the sacristy before sacristans leave the church.
No experience necessary. We will provide training and support as you become familiar with the position.
We especially need sacristans for the 8:30 Mass, but dates and times are by sign-up of your choice. If you are interested in learning more, contact Patty Mayhle at mpjmayhle@msn.com.
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We are pleased to announce that Kim Burkhardt has joined our Faith Formation and Sacramental Preparation team. She will be working with Julia Rudden on programs including RCIA and First Reconciliation/Communion, as well as supporting special masses, and livestreaming. Kim is a parishioner at St. Benedict's in Wallingford. She did some of her college studies at a Jesuit university, and has lived in, and worshiped in parishes in Washington, British Columbia, and Oregon. Kim is active in Contemplative Outreach Northwest (feel free to ask her about contemplative prayer). Also, ask her about her favorite saints!
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NEW CCS/CHS PROJECT OPENING IN GREENWOOD
In Fall 2021 Catholic Housing Services and Catholic Community Services of Western Washington will be opening a new building on Greenwood Ave in North Seattle to provide housing and services for local college students experiencing homelessness. This new building is within walking distance of St. John.
We are excited to begin leasing to students in the coming months. The St. John community can help support these students as they move in to their new homes by creating welcome home baskets. Our most needed items are bedding, kitchen utensils, and cleaning supplies. You can find a wish list of all needed items online at http://tgt.gifts/greenwoodwelcomehome
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Blessing of the Backpacks
Friday, September 24, 8:15am
School Parking Lot
Don’t have a student at St. John, but still want to support BTK-8? Donations can be dropped off in the Parish Office before September 24th or at Masses the weekend of September 25th and 26th.
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You may remember the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store on Aurora Avenue North. Unfortunately, that store has closed. There are still St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores in Burien, Kent, and Renton, if you are inclined to head south.
If you’d rather not go that far, you can still shop the bargains. There is now an eBay Store featuring 2,400 items of clothing, jewelry, shoes, accessories and more from the stores.
If you would like to donate gently used clothing, household items, or hard surface furniture items to St. Vincent de Paul, the Burien, Kenmore and Renton thrift stores are still taking donations, but furniture pickups are suspended until further notice.
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ACA UPDATE: WE DID IT!
ASANTE SANA! With the help of 104 families so far, we have reached our 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal goal of $91,896! Once again, the great community of St. John came together as one to offer support to the more than 60 ministries in Western Washington that the ACA funds.
The results of our All Parish Survey showed overwhelming support for continuing to live-stream the Masses, Sacraments and other events. To make this happen, we need a little more help. From this point forward, 100% of all donations to the ACA will come back to St. John. If you haven’t donated yet, please help us meet our stretch goal of $10,000 to fund our upgraded and permanent video and sound system in the church.
If you would still like to contribute, the easiest way to give is online here
or call the ACA office at 1-800-809-4921.
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St John Book Club
Our next book is A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller.
In a nightmarish ruined world slowly awakening to the light after sleeping in darkness, the infant rediscoveries of science are secretly nourished by cloistered monks dedicated to the study and preservation of the relics and writings of the blessed Saint Isaac Leibowitz. From here the story spans centuries of ignorance, violence, and barbarism, viewing through a sharp, satirical eye the relentless progression of a human race damned by its inherent humanness to recelebrate its grand foibles and repeat its grievous mistakes.
We will be meeting on a Sunday afternoon in October. More details to come.
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September 11, 11am at
St. James Cathedral
As our country marks 20 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, we gather to remember and mourn those who died. In a special way, we honor the many first responders who put themselves in harm’s way to bring others to safety. Join us in person or livestream. Click here for more details
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Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
Now Hiring
Job openings for chefs, hospitality and event associates for full- and part-time positions.
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Catholic Campaign for
Human Development
CCHD is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty by funding community programs that encourage independence.
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National Migration Week: Sept. 20-26
World Day of Migrants & Refugees: Sunday, Sept 26
Pope Francis invites us to welcome, protect, and integrate immigrants and refugees in our midst. Click here for more infromation.
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Knowing Jesus Christ, Embracing His Mission
This plan is an invitation to all Catholics to re-envision their relationship with Jesus and ensure we are carrying out his mission.
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Northwest Catholic September Issue
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We ran across a St. John’s Mothers' Club cookbook from 1965-66 in our archives. We thought it might be fun to share a little bit of culinary history with you each week in our newsletter. Enjoy! |
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Season of Creation
Week 2: Using Less Energy
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As I mentioned last week, Pope Francis and leaders of other churches throughout the world, have declared the time between September 1 and October 4 as the Season of Creation. This year, Pope Francis, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, and Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, issued a historic joint statement which calls on all Christians and their communities to address the “unprecedented threat of climate change and environmental degradation.”
To help us in addressing climate change, I thought I would suggest a theme for each week during the season.
Click here to view the Season of Creation calendar.
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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.
September
Your way, O God, is holy. (Psalm 77:14)
Humility is all about seeing ourselves the way God sees us. Broken, hurting, sinful-but infinitely valuable because He made us that way, in His image and likeness. Humility is when we lean more on God and less on ourselves. It is the foundation of prayer. Only when we humbly acknowledge that “we do not know how to pray as we ought,” are we ready to receive freely the gift of prayer. This virtue shows that God is the author of all good.
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Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Feast day: September 5
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