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 8:00 AM -12:00PM 1:00 PM - 4:00PM WEB PAGE: WWW.STJOHNSEA.ORG 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 ADMINISTRATOR EVELYN PINKERMAN, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EXTENSION 314 EXTENSION 310 EXTENSION 305 EXTENSION 303 EXTENSION 313 EXTENSION 300 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 EPINKERMAN@STJOHNSEA.ORG
Pentecost May 27, 2012 Monday May 28 Memorial Day For the repose of the soul of Francisco Look 8am Rosary 8:30 Mass Parish Office & School closed Tuesday May 29 8am Rosary 8:30 Morning Prayer Wednesday April May 30 18 8am Rosary 8:30 Morning 8am Rosary Prayer 8:30 Morning 10:15 Prayer Class Mass 10:15 Class Mass Thursday April May 31 19 For the 8am Rosary 88:30 am Rosary Mass 8:30 Mass 9-noon Adoration 9-noon of Adoration the of Blessed the Sacrament Blessed Sacrament Friday April June 20 1 First Friday 8am Rosary 8:30 8am Morning Rosary 8:30 Prayer Morning Prayer 10:15 Mass @ Ballard Care Saturday April June 212 First Saturday 5pm Vigil 3:30 Reconciliation 5pm Vigil Sunday April June 22 3 8:30 Mass 8:30 Mass 10:15 Nursery 10:15 Nursery & Sunday 10:30 Mass school 10:30 Mass 7pm Confirmation Mass St John s community totals 1,005 families. Mass Times Saturday, Vigil Mass 5pm Sunday, 8:30 & 10:30 Mass Monday through Friday and 1st Saturday s Rosary 8am Mass or Morning Prayer 8:30am Thursday Adoration 9am noon Children s Liturgy of the Word Children Grades 1 through 5 are invited to participate in the Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays of every month, October through May, during the 10:30 am Mass. Sunday School October May during the 10:30am Mass for children age 4 by September 1st through 1st grade Sacrament of Reconciliation 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at 3:30pm or by appointment. 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. Alumni Information Please leave any information you have on our school alumni at www.alumni@stjohnsea.org Parish office 206-782-2810 Office hours are 8-4pm Closed noon 1pm for lunch Monday ~ Friday
JAMBO Rafikis! Please I need your help - there are many talks of not supporting the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA). There are some things I would like you to know - No funds from the Annual Catholic Appeal are being used to support the Ref. 74 campaign. The Annual Catholic Appeal sends $50,000 a year to the National Religious Retirement Office to support our religious sisters in retirement. Congregations represented by LCWR with motherhouses in this archdiocese receive benfits from this ACA-supported fund The Annual Catholic Appeal funds over 60 ministries - the persons helped by these ministries are the ones who will suffer if you chose not to give And lastly - money that we do not raise through St John's collection for ACA has to be paid by the Parish. I am asking your help to support the persons who benefit from these 60+ ministries - they already suffer enough - let's not make it worse for them by choosing not to participate. Baraka ya Yesu! (Blessings of Jesus!) Padre Crispin
Liturgy This Week s Readings ~ May 27, 2012 Pentecost First Reading Acts: 2:1-11 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 Gospel: John 20:19-23 As we listen to the word of God, let us reflect on God s mighty deeds from ages past in light of Pentecost s gift of the Holy Spirit. Although at the Tower of Babel many languages divided the human race, on Pentecost the proclamation of one faith was understood in the many languages of those who heard the apostles preaching. On Sinai, God s law was revealed amid fire and lightening; on Pentecost, tongues of fire enabled the apostles to proclaim Jesus law of love. Ezekiel once saw the Spirit breathing new life into dry bones; from the apostles preaching on Pentecost, the Spirit imparted Jesus new life to those who became believers. Joel had prophesied a day when the Spirit would be poured out for the renewal of all creation; on Pentecost, Jesus Spirit descended upon the apostles to begin their witnessing that would make the whole creation new. As Gods word is proclaimed, let us pray that the Holy Spirit may continue to bring God s plan of salvation to perfection. The Most Holy Trinity ~ June3, 2012 First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:-34 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33 Second Reading: Romans 8:14-17 Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20 Each year the scriptures chosen for Trinity Sunday begin with God s revelation to Israel. In today's first reading, Moses urges the people to be filled with wonder at God s love in reaching out to make them God s chosen people. But Paul declares that in Christ, God has drawn even closer to us, adopting us as children, so that we can address God as intimately as Jesus did, crying Abba, Father. In the Gospel, Jesus commissions his disciples and us to share with everyone the Good News of God s personal love for them, a work and witness we will not have to do alone, because Jesus promises to be with us always. You are cordially invited to: Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary With the Rite of Confirmation The Most Reverend J. Peter Sartain Archbishop of Seattle Celebrant Reverend Crispin Okoth Concelebrant St John the Evangelist Church May 31,2012 7pm LECTOR TRAINING Anyone interested in becoming a lector at St. John s should plan to attend our lector training course next Friday, June 1, from 4:00 to 5:30 in the sanctuary. Lectors must be confirmed Catholics and members of St. John s. Among other things, the course covers techniques that work well in our particular sanctuary. To register, please contact Jim Russell at jrussellsea@comcast.net or (206) 782-6666. 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 a.m. For more information please call: 253-838-2240 Holyrood ~ 205 NE 205th St. Shoreline, WA 98155 Calvary ~ 5041-35th Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98105 On Memorial Day, Monday May 28, 2012 Mass will be celebrated at the four Archdiocesan Catholic Cemeteries. All are invited to attend. Holyrood Cemetery 206-363-8404 10:30 a.m.- Celebrant: Most Rev. Eusebio Elzondo, Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle 2:00 p.m. Mass in Vietnamese with the Vietnamese Community Calvary Cemetery 206-522-0996 10:30 a.m. Celebrant: Rev. Ron Funke, SJ Gethsemane Cemetery 253-838-2240 10:30 a.m.- Celebrant: Most Rev. J. Peter Sartain Archbishop of Seattle 12:15 p.m. Mass in Vietnamese with the Vietnamese Community
Parish Life Work Party June 2 - Saturday 9-12 pm Bring gloves*, rakes, shovels, wheel barrows, whatever you have! and a Good attitude! *Gloves are THE most important thing to bring. The work will be around Egan Hall. Scrip Gift Cards Available after Sunday Masses If you want to know more about how you can help St John s School please stop by and talk to the Scrip-Gift people after Sunday Masses and find out how easy it is to help! The Scrip Gift table is usually located in Egan Hall or in the vestibule of the church after the Sunday Masses. And DON T forget, on the 2nd Saturday of the month, ScripGift Cards will be available after the Vigil mass in the vestibule of the church. SCHOOL NEWS Monday, May 28, 2012 School will not be in session in observance of Memorial Day. Graduation News The class of 2012 is ready for high school. We thank all of you in the parish for your support of these students. You have been instrumental in their success. Your steadfast commitment to the school ministry is evidenced by the success of these young graduates and the strong sense of community that we all experience. Friday, June 1, 2012 Grade Eight Parent Tea Graduating students will welcome parents to a tea at 1pm in Egan Hall. This annual event is a thank you to parents for their support, from their eighth grade students. Students and families in grade seven will host the event. Faith Formation News Baptisms The next scheduled children s baptisms will be the weekend of June 9-10 th. Baptism classes will be May 16 th and 23 rd. Please contact Anne Merklin if you would like to have your child baptized at amerklin@stjohnsea.org or 206-782-2810. Next Baptisms will be in Sept. or Oct. Pray for our young people preparing for Confirmation. RCIA Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? Please contact Anne Merklin if you would like more information on becoming a Catholic; amerklin@stjohnsea.org or 206-782-2810. Golden Fellowship Group (55+) Potluck luncheon May 30th, noon, at Quigley 13. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy good food and conversation. June 2nd, 8:30am First Saturday mass and breakfast at IHOP, transportation available if needed. June 19th - Tour of King Tut exhibit at the Seattle Centernoon. Meet at Parish office at 11:30 to carpool down to Seattle Center for lunch at the Center and then tour the King Tut exhibit at 12:45pm. Self guided audio tour. RSVP to Shane Pierard at 206-229-6303 or smcprocessing@yahoo.com Mark your calendars for July 28th's Mariner's Night Out for our parish, St. John the Evangelist. Game time is 1:10pm and tickets are $15 a person. Look for more information on the flyer insert in the bulletin. In order to have coffee and donuts after the Sunday masses this summer additional volunteers are needed. Training to be provided. Please email Shane Pierard at smcprocessing@yahoo.com if you would like to help with this ministry. Sunday, June 3, 2012 Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 in St. John Church. Let us all pray with the graduates for their continued success. Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Eighth Grade Assembly There will be a farewell school assembly for our eighth grade students at 1:45pm in Egan Gym. This is the students farewell to eighth graders. Thursday, June 7, 2012 Eighth Grade Graduation We ask for your prayers for these students. Graduation exercises will be held in St. John Church at 7pm followed by a reception held in Egan Hall. O God, when I have food, Help me to remember the hungry. When I have work, Help me to remember the jobless. When I have a home, Help me to remember those who have no home at all. When I am without pain, Help me to remember those who suffer. Help me to destroy my complacency, Bestir my compassion, And be concerned enough to help.
It is a pleasure to invite you to our yearly music festival June 1,2 and 3 at University Temple United Methodist Church. Our June 1st concert at 7:30pm. is a unique offering of vocal and piano music written by Stanislav Surin (Music Faculty, Catholic University, Ruzomberok) and will be performed by the composer. They are being released on CD later this year. June 2nd (7:30 pm. performance), is the 75th anniversary of the death of Louis Vierne at the end of his concert at Notre-Dame Cathedral. June 3rd, at 10:30am Morning Worship the chancel choir will perform the Kyrie and Gloria of Chilcott's Little Jazz Mass, Dai Lanu of Nick Page, Organists di Fiore, Zahrdnikova, and Surin will be featured. It is my hope that you can attend one or all of these events. University Temple is committed to offering these events free of charge to the public to enhance art and culture in our society. There will be a free will offering to help defer our expenses. David di Fiore, Director of Music, University Temple United Methodist Church and Artistic Director of the Harry and Myrtle Olson International Festival.
Director of Development (St John the Evangelist Catholic Church) Director of Development St. John the Evangelist is a dynamic and vibrant community of over 1,000 households, including the Parish School. We are seeking a Director of Development to collaborate with our Pastor and Pastoral Assistant for Administration in accomplishing the development of our community and the financial stewardship goals of the Parish. A successful candidate is an active participant in worship and community life, is a person of faith and prayer, is experienced in fund raising and leadership. The successful candidate will be articulate and confident. This person communicates clearly and calmly and is able to relate well with all ages and groups within the community. The Director of Development, through attracting and mobilizing volunteers and other resources, will ensure that the essential ministries are provided, and will promote and develop growth of new ministry groups and events, such as funeral hospitality, newcomers socials, and parish annual picnic. The most necessary and desirable qualifications are: the ability to attract and retain volunteers, good organizational skills, good program development skills, and the willingness to serve as part of a team. Ideally this candidate will possess a Bachelors degree and have 5 years experience in development and/ or fund-raising. For more information please reply to this ad. Location: St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Seattle, WA Compensation: Salary DOE with excellent benefits. This is at a non-profit Catholic organization. Principals only. Recruiters - please do not contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Please remember the following people who are ill or homebound in your prayers this week: Barb Barstad Carlanna Crommes Al & Barbara Davis Theresa Flynn Lynn Gough Judy King Ron Klein Don LaBarre Bob & Toni Lasser Dale Neumann Linda Sullivan And for those who have died, especially Helen Jackson, and for those who mourn them. If you or an immediate member of your family would like to be placed on this list, please call the Parish office. The names will be left on the list for a month. 5/12 Ministry Meetings Amigos de Peru 1st Monday 7pm Q 26 Knights of Columbus 2nd Tuesday 7pm Q 13 St Vincent de Paul-1st & 3rd Sun 9:45-10:30am-Mezz Crafting for Charity -2nd &4th Sat,9:30-11am-Q 13 Stewardship A Disciples Response St Paul reminds us today that all of our gifts have their source in the Holy Spirit and that those gifts are given for the common good. What gifts are mine to share? Collection for May 20, 2012 Weekly Collection Fiscal Year to date $ 8,619 $ 575,081 Collection Budget Weekly Fiscal Year to date $12,789 $ 601,071 Over / (Under) Budget Weekly FYTD $ (-4,170) $ (-25,990) Electronic Giving at St. John s just got easier! 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 enter: https://www.eservicepayments.com/31165.htm on your phone s Web browser. Saint Isidore the Farmer Feast Day: May 15 Isidore was born in Madrid, Spain, in the twelfth century. He was a farmer on the land of a certain wealthy nobleman of Madrid. He never missed daily Mass. The neighbors accused him, to his employer, of neglecting his work in order to hear Mass, but Isidore replied, I know, sir, that I am your servant, but I have another Master as well, to whom I owe service and obedience. The employer went to the farm one morning very early. When he found out that Isidore did not begin his work until a later hour, he went toward him to scold him. But he was surprised to find two strangers, each with a team of white oxen, plowing, one on each side of Isidore. When he approached them, they disappeared. He said to Isidore, Tell me, who are these two men who were plowing with you just now? Isidore said, I have not seen any person. I ask no help from anyone but God each morning at Holy Mass. The nobleman understood that the two men he had seen were angels sent by God to help his servant, in return for his hearing Mass faithfully. Virtue: Hope Action: Ask God for help when you face a problem. You can still go online through PayPal, or Vanco. Just visit www.stjohnsea.org or set up auto-pay through your own personal bank. As always, if you need help with any of these options please contact the parish office.