106 N 79th St

Seattle, WA 98103

206-782-2810

www.stjohnsea.org

May 1, 2024

First Saturday Mass

May 4 at 9am we will celebrate Mass with Fr. Daniel from Blessed Sacrament.

What a beautiful way to start your weekend, and your month, spending time in prayer and receiving the Eucharist before the busy weekend.

This Mass celebrates our Mother Mary with the beautiful Marian Missal.

Fr. Daniel's Homilies

If you would like a copy of Father's homily, email Sheila Marty at smarty@stjohnsea.org or call the Parish Office. 

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

It’s That Time! Please Support the 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal! 

You should have received 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 $90,930. Each dollar makes a difference toward helping our many neighbors in need in the wider community of Western Washington, from Vancouver to Blaine and Forks to Snoqualmie. 

Once we reach our goal, all funds collected after that will come back to St. John Parish. This year, our rebate will go into our Operating Budget to support necessary maintenance needs. There are always things that need repairs, replacement and/or upgrades. As an example, you may have noticed that around the Church we repaired the cement on the front steps and the walkway on the south side. We also leveled and laid cement at the crosswalk in front of Egan Hall. It is important that we continue to make sure these necessary repairs are made in a timely manner to best protect our spiritual home here at St. John. 

Please prayerfully consider how you can participate in helping our parish be a light to others. If you have already made your donation, we thank you. The quickest and easiest way to donate is to do so online. Please go to www.archseattle.org/GiveACA.

The Book Club is reading To Know and Follow Jesus, a brief survey of contemporary Christology, that part of theology which reflects on the nature of Jesus. With the evolution of modern understanding of the New Testament, Christology is very much alive in the contemporary Church. Theologians re-examine scripture and the great Christological councils in the light of contemporary knowledge, cultures, and needs. This book briefly surveys that evolving understanding. Used copies are available online, and the author gave us permission to scan and share. Please contact diana.grusczynski@outlook.com with any questions. 

Author Thomas Hart will join us at 6:30 on Tuesday, May 14th in the Parish Admin Building to discuss. 

Tom grew up in Milwaukee in a large Catholic family. After high school he joined the Jesuits, and was ordained in 1970. He has a BA in classical languages and literature, an M.A. in philosophy, an M.A. in biblical languages and literature, and a PhD in philosophical theology. He taught for three years in a Jesuit University in Korea, which required him to learn the Korean language. He also taught at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley and Seattle University. Needing another degree to make a living, he got an M.A. in marriage and family therapy, and has done extensive psychotherapy and spiritual direction in Seattle. He and his wife, Kathleen Fischer, have published 22 books--on theology, spirituality, and the interplay between psychology and spirituality in therapy and spiritual direction.

Lovely Day for a PARTY!

Sunday, May 19!

Come say ‘Thank You’ to Principal O’Leary for her 13 years of service to St. John and +40 years of service to Catholic education. Mass will start at 10:30am with a "Brunch Bites" reception and entertainment to follow in Egan Hall. Let’s shower her with love and give her a memorable send-off!

We need parent volunteers to help make this event memorable for Principal O’Leary. Please sign up here to support the planning team.

Would you like to leave a congratulatory message for Ms. O’Leary? Add an image, video, or thank you message here.

Let’s fill the kudoboard with memories and congratulations for Principal O’Leary. And don’t forget to RSVP to the May 19 event here.

To prepare for the reception, we need to confirm if you are attending. RSVP by May 6.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

August 19-23, 9am-Noon in Egan Hall Mezzanine, Grades K-4 

Calling all children in grades K-4 for the upcoming 2024-25 school year! You are invited to participate in this year’s VBS! We will explore the lives of Saints around the world and learn about each Saint and their country through stories, art, dance and music! Teacher Vanessa Castillo will once again lead this fun week.

Click here for the registration form.

Please contact Teresa Gillett, Director of Parish Development, at tgillett@stjohnsea.org

or call 206-782-2810, ex 355 with any questions.

Baptism Dates

Looking to have your child Baptized?

Our next baptism dates are June 1 & 2 at all masses.

Families wanting to baptize on those dates should reach out to

Julia Rudden at jrudden@stjohnsea.org. 

St. Vincent de Paul

If you would like to support our St. John Parish chapter of SVdP click here.

Archdiocese of Seattle Starts Care for Creation Ministry  

Focused on urgent call to care for our common home

SEATTLE, April 22, 2024 – To better carry out the Catholic social teaching of caring for God’s creation, the Archdiocese of Seattle launched a new ministry dedicated to care for creation.

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Is God Calling You to be a Sister?

Join the Daughters of Charity SEARCH & SERVE RETREAT- a religious vocation discernment week in the BAY AREA -- May 22-27, 2024! SEARCH your heart. EXPLORE your future. SERVE those living in poverty side-by-side with the Sisters. Stay with the Sisters. Contact Sr. Lisa Laguna, D.C. Srllaguna@doc1633.org. More Information.

Reporting Unethical Behavior

All parishes are required to share information about reporting unethical behavior. 

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The 2022/2023 Annual Impact Report

Read about the Archdiocese of Seattle’s impact over the last year here.