106 N 79th St

Seattle, WA 98103

206-782-2810

www.stjohnsea.org

April 9, 2025

Weekday Mass: Friday - 9am

First Saturday Mass - 9am

Weekend Masses:

Saturday - 5pm Vigil

Sunday - 8:30am and 10:30am

Reconciliation: Saturdays - 4:30pm

Click here for Parish Family Mass info.

Click here for our Holy Week and Easter Schedule.

Parish Family 14 will again sponsor a ‘Camino’ walk among the three parish campuses on Saturday, April 12, ‘Palm Saturday’. The concept is a mini version of the renowned Camino de Santiago in Spain, with ample time to meet new friends and to get short briefings on the architecture of each church. There will be vans in support for those unable to do the walk.  

Click here for more information.

Two Faces in the Shadows - Watch and listen to a 30-minute performance of Two Faces in the Shadows on April 11, 2025, Friday, 6:00 PM at St. Benedict Church in lieu of Stations of the Cross. Soup Supper will be after the performance. A second performance will be held on April 12, 2025, Saturday, 6:00 PM at St. John Church immediately after the 5 PM Vigil Mass. It is a dramatic dialogue between Simon Peter and Judas Iscariot, performed by Len Kannapell and Mark Adolph, as they remember and discuss the events of the Passion of Christ. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Organ Recital - Let's come together for a captivating Organ Recital on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, 3:00 PM at St. Benedict Catholic Church. We are honored to welcome Charlie Hiestand who will grace us with his masterful performance. The program, which takes about 50 minutes, will consist of 14 pieces from Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier reflecting the Stations of the Cross. Some of you have heard this program in years past; it will be a joy to have it here again this year!

Faith Formation News

Reception After

Easter Morning Masses

Please join us in the Parish Admin Building after the 8:30am and 10:30am Masses for an Easter reception. Come and see the friends you know and meet some new ones! We look forward to seeing you on Easter Sunday!

You are invited to a Parents’ Night Out on Saturday, May 3 after the Vigil Mass at St. John the Evangelist. Attend Mass with the kids, then drop them off in Egan Hall from 6:30-8:00 for a movie & pizza while you enjoy a night out!

For grades PreK-5th and potty trained. Bring a cozy blanket.

Sign up your child(ren) here to attend. Questions? Contact Daniel at CEFF@stjohnsea.org

Easter Mass Volunteers! 

We invite children to help with our Easter Sunday 10:30am liturgy! Roles include readers, gift bearers, and ushers/worship aid distribution. We also need a few adults to assist and guide the children! 

Questions? Want to help? Contact Julia Rudden at jrudden@stjohnsea.org

Our Brass Quintet will be joining the 8:30am Choir with Tyler Pattison at the organ for the 8:30am Mass on Easter Sunday at St. John.

They will be playing music composed by Tyler as well as traditional tunes.

Earth Day Screening of The Letter

Tues., Apr. 22, 2025, 6:30-8:30 PM. St. John the Evangelist Parish Admin Building

 Our Parish Family's Saint Francis of Assisi Ministry is hosting a screening of The Letter on Earth Day. This documentary, which was released in 2022, tells the story of a journey to Rome of frontline leaders to discuss the encyclical letter Laudato Si’ with Pope Francis.

The exclusive dialogue with the Pope, included in the film, offers a revealing insight into the personal history of Pope Francis and stories never seen since he became the Bishop of Rome.

Come join us on Earth Day 2025, Tuesday, April 22, at the St. John the Evangelist Parish Admin building. We will begin at 6:30pm with an opening prayer and a brief introduction to this extraordinary film. We will then watch The Letter, which is 80 minutes in length. We will conclude with an open discussion of The Letter and reflect on potential next steps.

Can't make it to our screening? You can watch The Letter at home here.

Visit saintfrancisseattle.org for more information or to carpool to the event.

St. John Book Club

The book club wil meet on May 4 to discuss The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. According to Goodreads, it is an audacious revision of the stories of Faust and Pontius Pilate. The Master and Margarita is recognized as one of the essential classics of modern Russian literature. The novel's vision of Soviet life in the 1930s is so ferociously accurate that it could not be published during its author's lifetime.  

One hot spring, the devil arrives in Moscow, accompanied by a retinue that includes a beautiful naked witch and an immense talking black cat with a fondness for chess and vodka. The visitors quickly wreak havoc in a city that refuses to believe in either God or Satan. But they also bring peace to two unhappy Muscovites: one is the Master, a writer pilloried for daring to write a novel about Christ and Pontius Pilate; the other is Margarita, who loves the Master so deeply that she is willing literally to go to hell for him. What ensues is a novel of inexhaustible energy, humor, and philosophical depth. 

1st Quarter Tax Statements Coming Soon

Thank you for your financial support of St. John Parish. We know that Stewardship is an important and personal decision that is not taken lightly.

Each quarter we provide giving statements to you. This way, you are able to check the accuracy of your contributions and update your contact information. You will receive your statement soon via email or regular mail.

Please feel free to contact Teresa Gillett at the Parish Office 206-782-2810, ex 355 or tgillett@stjohnsea.org with any questions or updates.  

It’s That Time!

Please Support the 2025 Annual Catholic Appeal!

Look for your letter from Archbishop Etienne coming soon inviting all of us to support the many essential ministries and services of the Archdiocese through the ACA.

St. John’s goal this year is $97,114. Each dollar makes a difference toward helping so many in the wider community of Western Washington. Also, every dollar raised over our goal comes directly back to St. John! 

Please consider participating in this important ministry. 

The quickest and easiest way to donate is to give online. Click here to give now.

St. Vincent de Paul 

Here’s how to donate to our parish conference: 

• providing non-perishable food – put your contributions in the barrel in the vestibule
• donating funds – use the envelopes or donate online and choose 022-St. Vincent de Paul from the drop down menu.

We meet twice a month between the 8:30 and 10:30 Masses. If you are interested in joining us in our mission, please call the parish office and we will contact you. 

‘Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality’ coming to local theaters April 27-29

Watch the new film “Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality,” about the soon-to-be-canonized teenage saint. Playing in over 25 local theaters, this powerful film explores Carlo’s life and legacy and tackles urgent questions about technology’s impact on humanity. Directed by local filmmaker Tim Moriarty. 

Click here for Bishop Schuster’s review. Buy tickets. 

Archdiocese of Seattle Bishops Issue Immigration Statement on Bellingham Raid

Full statement: English | Spanish

Northwest Catholic article 

Join the Season of Service: Together, let’s hit 175,000 volunteer hours!

Volunteer at the Farmworker Center in Mount Vernon

April 9, 11 or 12 | Farmworker Center, Mount Vernon

Join us on April 9, 11 or 12 for four different service opportunities at the Farmworker Center in Mount Vernon. The Farmworker Center serves hundreds of migrant farmworker families through a food pantry and a variety of other services. Learn more