St. John the Evangelist Parish Seattle, Washington MISSION STATEMENT UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE PEOPLE OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH ARE CALLED TO EMBRACE THE CHURCH S MIS- SION OF PROCLAIMING THE GOOD NEWS OF SALVATION THROUGH JE- SUS CHRIST FOR ALL. OUR WITNESS TO THE PRESENCE OF GOD AND OUR REACHING OUT TO OTHERS ALLOW US TO DEEPEN OUR RELATION- SHIP WITH GOD. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH OUR WORSHIP TO- GETHER, ESPECIALLY IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST; THROUGH ONGOING FAITH DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND LIFE SITUATIONS; THROUGH THE PERFORMANCE OF GOOD WORKS; AND THROUGH RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP BY WHICH WE CARE FOR THE GIFTS GIVEN TO US BY OUR GOD. PARISH OFFICE -- QUIGLEY HOUSE 121 North 80th Street, Seattle, 98103 Phone: 206 782-2810 Fax: 206 782-0242 Pastoral Emergency Number: 206 794-7487 Hours: Monday - Friday web page: 8:00 AM -12:00PM 1:00 PM - 4:00PM SCHOOL OFFICE 120 North 79th Street, Seattle, 98103 School Office: 206 783-0337 Fax: 206 706-2704 Extended Day Care: 206 782-9915 Development Office: 206 783-0337 ext. 323 Auction Office 206 783-7663 School Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00PM Extended Day Care Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 6:30PM Rev. crispin a. okoth, Pastor Bernadette O'Leary, Principal Anne Merklin, PA for Faith Formation David DiFiore, PA for Music Dani D'Amelio, PA for Administration Mary Wiseman, Development Director-Parish Evelyn pinkerman, Administrative Assistant Sheila Marty, Administrative Assistant Extension 314 Extension 310 Extension 305 Extension 303 Extension 313 Extension 355 Extension 300 Extension 358 E-Mail frcrispin@stjohnsea.org E-Mail boleary@stjohnsea.org E-Mail amerklin@stjohnsea.org E-Mail ddifiore@stjohnsea.org E-Mail ddamelio@stjohnsea.org E-mail mwiseman@stjohnsea.org E-mail epinkerman@stjohnsea.org E-mail smarty@stjohnsea.org
The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 23, 2013 Monday June 24 Tuesday June 25 Wednesday June 26 Thursday June 27 Friday June 28 Saturday June 29 Sunday June 30 8:30 8:30 8:30 am 8:30 9-11am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 8:30 5pm Vigil Mass 8:30 Mass 10:30 Mass Mass Times Saturday, Vigil Mass 5pm Sunday, 8:30 & 10:30 am Monday thru Friday and 1st Saturday s Rosary 8am Mass or 8:30am Thursday Adoration 9am-11am Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) 2rd, 3rd, & 4th Sundays of every month, October through May, During the 10:30 Mass Sunday School October through May during the 10:30 Mass for children age 4 by September 1st through 1st grade Sacrament of Reconciliation 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month (in the vestibule of the church) At 3:30pm or by appointment. For an appointment, please call the church office during the week. Sacrament of Matrimony Couples should contact Anne Merklin, Parish office. Infant Baptism Infant Baptism is scheduled five times a year at the weekend masses. Contact Anne Merklin, ext. 305 At the parish office Prior to the birth of an infant for preparation information. Parish Advocate for Annulments For parishioners seeking a marriage annulment, please contact the parish office. annulment@stjohnsea.org Alumni Information Please leave any information you have on our school alumni at www.alumni@stjohnsea.org Parish Office 206-782-2810 Office hours 8-4pm Closed at noon to 1pm for lunch Monday ~Friday
Liturgy Weekly Reflections 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time C June 23. 2013 What the disciples answer was the general perception about who Jesus is John, Elijah, a prophet was in sharp contrast to Peter s confession of Jesus as The Christ of God. What Peter doesn t know at this point, however, is that the Messiah is One who must suffer, be rejected, be killed, and be raised up. What Peter also doesn t know is that Jesus revelation about his identity is a direct challenge to the identity of the disciples: to follow Jesus is to deny oneself and take up the cross daily. How many of us seeking to make our mark in life would expect that we find our place in the world only by giving up our life? Yet this is the only way for disciples of Jesus to become who they are meant to be and make a difference. By asking his disciples who they thought he was, Jesus used the opportunity to reveal his mission to them: to be rejected, to die and to rise. Do you think the disciples understood what Jesus meant at the time? What did he say they had to do if they were going to follow him? The challenge of the gospel is that to answer who Jesus is, is to answer who his followers are. How do we answer who Jesus is? Are there any implications for you if you know who Christ is and what his mission is about? Next Week s Readings June 30, 2013 ~ 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C First reading: 1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21 Elisha left everything to inherit Elijah s prophetic role. Psalm 16 You are my inheritance, O Lord. Second Reading Galatians 5:1, 13-18 A proper use of freedom includes service to others, motivated by love. Gospel Luke 9:51-62 Jesus expects us to leave everything to follow him. Jesus message for us in today s Gospel is a strong one. Following up on last week s message concerning the cost of discipleship, Jesus is here shown expecting his followers to have a singleness of purpose that not even Elisha had in today s first reading. How can we be prepared to give up so much to follow Jesus? Catholic Cemeteries We remember and give thanks at our regular Eucharistic celebrations for all of those who have died. All are invited. Unless otherwise noted, all Masses are on Saturday mornings at 10:30 am. Holyrood~205 NE 2005th St Shoreline, WA 98155 July 6, 2013 August No Mass Calvary ~ 5041-35th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98105 July 3, 2013 August No Mass
Parish Life We are in need of Sacristans, especially for 5pm and 8:30 masses. This is a beautiful ministry. The sacristans set the table for the feast. You will receive step by step training and guidance as you learn. If you would like to know more about this ministry, please call Jan Volk 783-5298. Your gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal is still needed! Thank you to all who have responded to the needs of our Church in Western Washington through the 2013 Annual Catholic Appeal. One person or parish could not possibly accomplish all that needs to be done for over 60 ministries and services of the Annual Catholic Appeal. Your gift, no matter the amount, WILL MAKE a difference! It is not too late to return your pledge envelope if you haven t already done so imagine what can be accomplished if we all give; imagine what can be accomplished if you give. Please go online today to donate: www.seattlearchdiocese.org/donate For all you folks who renew the tags on their cars! If you have the option of getting free bus passes and don t need them, please send them to the parish office. We always can use bus passes for the folks who stop by needing assistance. Thank you! Rachel s Corner Hope and Healing After Abortion I experienced a great inner healing as a result of attending a Rachel s Vineyard retreat. It is a wonderful way to forgive yourself, find the unconditional love of Christ and grieve the loss of your little child. -Testimonial from retreat Next retreat: August 2-4, 2013 Call Valerie: 1-800-822-HOPE (4673) You are loved with an everlasting Love! Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services. Golden Fellowship Potluck Our monthly potluck is coming up! Thursday, June 27~11:30am to 1pm. Lunch begins at noon! Faith Formation News Are You Considering Becoming a Catholic? Learn about the wonderful gifts of the Catholic faith! Are you unbaptized or baptized in another faith tradition? Are you baptized Catholic but haven t completed all your sacraments? Join Us for: Inquiry Sessions, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 25 th 7:00 8:30 pm, Quigley House, Chapel Room. For more information contact Anne Merklin, at 206-782- 2810 or at amerklin@stjohnsea.org Christian Initiation of Children Seven Years and Older Children 7 years or older, who are unbaptized or baptized in another faith tradition, with parental support, can become Catholics and receive the sacraments of Baptism, Communion and Confirmation at Easter Vigil. For more information about this process for children contact, Anne Merklin, at 206-782-2810 or at amerklin@stjohnsea.org Fr. Robert Barron Catholicism DVD Series Did you miss some or all of the Catholicism DVD series? Over the summer you can borrow a DVD for a week (the lessons are 50 minutes) and view any sessions you missed or topics that interest you. For more information contact Anne Merklin, at 206-782-2810 or at amerklin@stjohnsea.org Topics on the DVD s: #1 Who is Jesus?; # 2: The Teachings of Jesus; # 3: Understanding the Mystery of God; # 4: Mary, the Mother of God; # 5: Peter, Paul and the Beginning of the Church; # 6: Understanding the Mystical Union of Christ & the Church; # 7: The Mystery of the Liturgy & the Eucharist; # 8: Who are The Communion of Saints?; #9: Prayer and the Life of the Holy Spirit; # 10: World Without End The Last Things and the End Times.
Please remember the following people who are ill or homebound in your prayers this week. Jim Boesflug & family Dawn Crawford Jody Desclos Gina Kelley Bob & Toni Lasser Heilee Matlock Oskar Miranda Theresa O Neil Linda Sullivan And for those who have died. The Year of Faith Saints Oct. 11, 2012-Nov. 24, 2013 The Saint of the Month during the Year of Faith will be from the American Saints, Blesseds and Venerables, selected by the US Bishop s Conference during the Year of Faith, who demonstrate the virtues of Witnessing to our Faith and a missionary spirit. St. Marianne Cope, O.S.F. Ministry Meetings Amigos de Peru-1st Monday 7pm Knights of Columbus-2nd Tuesday 7pm Q-13 St Vincent de Paul 1st & 3rd Sun. 9:45-10:30am-Mezz Crafting for Charithy-3rd Sat, 9-11am Q 13 Stewardship A Disciples Response Who do you say that I am? Jesus asks Peter in today s Gospel. Does my use of the gifts and talents entrusted to me accurately reflect my answer to that same question? How willing am I to deny myself, take up my cross, and follow in His footsteps? Electronic Giving @ St John s is easy! Now you can donate from your Smart phone! St John the Evangelist now offers a mobile version of our online giving page to make it easy for you to give anytime from your smart phone. Simply scan the image you see here using your phone s QR code reader or go to : www.stjohnsea.org and locate the online giving page. Or you can donate enter: https:www.eservicepayments.com/31165.htm on your web browser. Worried that you won't have anything to put in the basket when it comes around on Sunday if you give online? We have placed laminated cards in the pews that say " I give electronically." Just drop one in the basket as it passes by. Missionary to the lepers of Molokai January 23, 1838 ~August 9, 1918 St. Marianne Cope was a born leader. Growing up as one of the older children of a large family, she went to work in a factory right after finishing eighth grade. She joined the Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis a few years later, and began a whirlwind of leadership roles: twice as the novice mistress of her congregation, three times as the superior of St. Joseph s Hospital in Syracuse. This leadership, coupled with her sympathy for mankind in general, led her to volunteer to go to Hawaii to take care of the lepers. She was finally stationed in Molokai, where she brought education and happiness to the leper colony: even providing bright scarves and pretty dresses for the women. Do you have a family member or neighbor in or from our parish who would like to stay in touch with the St. John community? We would like to expand our Ministry to the homebound. In addition to taking Communion to these people we would like to reach out with a phone call or greeting card to say hello and that we are thinking about them. We will also need volunteers. Please contact Loretta Fletcher-782-3529 or Marion Johnson 782-5084 if you would be interested, or if you know of someone who might enjoy this type of outreach.