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 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
Sixth Sunday of Easter May 13, 2012 Monday May 14 For the repose of the soul of Susana Aguila 8am Rosary 8:30 Mass Tuesday May 15 8am Rosary 8:30 Morning Prayer Wednesday April May 16 18 8am Rosary 8am 8:30 Rosary Morning 8:30 Prayer Morning Prayer 10:15 Class 10:15 Mass Class Mass Thursday April May 17 19 For the repose of 8am the Rosary soul of Danile 8:30 Mass Keily 8 am Rosary 8:30 9-noon Mass Adoration of 9-noon the Blessed Adoration Sacrament of the Blessed Sacrament Friday April May 18 20 8am Rosary 8am 8:30 Rosary Mass 8:30 Morning Prayer Saturday April May 19 21 5pm 5pm Vigil Vigil Sunday April May 20 22 Mother s Day 8:30 Mass 10:15 Nursery & Sunday school 10:30 Mass 10:30 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
Liturgy This Week s Readings ~ May 6, 2012 Sixth Sunday of Easter First Reading Acts: 9:26-31 Second Reading: 1 John 3:18-24 Gospel: John 15:1-8 In today s Gospel Jesus makes it clear that his leaving is not everything. He promises that his disciples will live on in his love by keeping the commandments. He promises them joy in their continued union, and he is glad to call them friends. Jesus reminds them that he has made known to them all that he heard from the Father. The challenge for them is to go forward and bear fruit by loving one another. God sent his only Son that we might have life through him. Others are to have life through us. In the reading from Acts, Peter comes to realize that this gift is to be extended to uncircumcised Gentiles as well as Jews. Anyone who reverences God and acts according to God s will is acceptable to God. As you reflect on Jesus calling you his friend, what thoughts and feelings come to you? How might you respond this week? When in the last two weeks did you recognized God s love in your life? Which people do you find most difficult to notice and be concerned about? 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 Seventh Sunday of Easter ~ May 20, 2012 First Reading: Acts 1:15-17 Psalm 103 Second Reading: 1 John 4:11-16 Gospel: John 17:11b-19 Throughout the Easter season, the Acts of the Apostles have shown the Holy Spirit working with the first disciples to increase the number of believers and extend the church beyond Jerusalem. Today, in the dramatic way Saint Matthias is chosen to replace Judas, Acts shows how completely the early community trusts the Spirit. The Gospel shows us how completely Jesus loves the community he leaves behind but does not abandon, as he returns to the Father. In the midst of a hostile world, besieged by the power of the Evil One, our love for one another will protect us from that evil and bear witness that we remain in God and God in us. 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 at 784-3529 or Marion Johnson at 782-5084 if you would be interested, or if you know of someone who might enjoy this type of outreach. Gluten Free hosts are available. If you need a gluten free host please come back to the Sacristy before Mass and let the Sacristan know. If you have borrowed a pyx to take communion to a loved one, please remember to bring it back when it is not needed anymore. Also, if you have served as Eucharistic Minister or Lector and forgotten to take your cross off, please bring it back. We are running low. Thanks!
Parish Life Just so you know... St John s share of the Annual Catholic Appeal for this year is $70,006. If we are unable to meet the monetary goal that the Archdiocese has set for us, we will have to pay the difference. The goal for each parish is determined by what was given the previous year. If we are blessed & go over our goal, that amount is returned to the parish. Our parish goal is 100% participation! Please return your ACA envelope today! Thank you! The Liturgy Commission would like to offer our deepest, heartfelt thanks to: All who served and assisted with masses during Lent, Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday. Especially thanked are servers at Holy Thursday, all Lectors, all Eucharistic ministers, all Ushers and Sacristans. We give thanks to the Environment Committee for the beautiful flowers and decorations of Easter, to Steve Berlage and those who assist with the changing of the cloth drapes and set up for the high-attendance masses of Easter Sunday. Many hands make light work we thank and bless you! Golden Fellowship Wednesday, May 30th, noon at Quigley 13 Potluck luncheon, bring your favorite dish! 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 Grade 8 Retreat Monday, May 14, 2012 Students will travel to Camp Don Bosco for a day of reflection under the direction of Sister Liz Tiernan, SND. We invite your prayers for these students who will be moving on from St. John School in a very few weeks. Grade 6 Environmental Education Camp Tuesday through Friday, May 15-18, 2012 Armed with sleeping bags students will head off early Tuesday morning for a four day environmental education experience at Camp Hamilton. Miss Sullivan, grade six teacher and Mr. Tice, middle school science teacher will lead the group in activities and exploration. Your prayers for a successful week are welcome. 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 Children making their First Eucharist this weekend, and for our young people preparing for Confirmation 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. Special Thank You To: The First Reconciliation and First Communion team who did a great job with preparing the children for both Sacraments and made their First Communion a very special day for the children and their families. And an added thanks to all the parents for taking an active role in preparing their children. Thanks to Nan Houston for her great coordinating and teaching skills, and Children s Catechists; Marcey Flood and Julia Rudden and Catechist Assistants; Shane Pierard, Nicole Hardie and Anna Phillips and Joanne Jepson for her help with the bread making session and Diana Grusczynski. Sue Kelley, Sara Dorscht, and Heather McMullen for help with preparing of the reception and Mary Kearney and Betsy Rivera for help with the receptions. CYO CATHOLIC SUMMER RESIDENT AND DAY CAMPS GRADES 1-12! Summer camp is more than just eating s mores, swimming in the pool, and exploring the woods. Camp is about transforming lives through programs rooted in Catholic tradition and personal encounters with Jesus Christ. Lessons in problem solving, team work and the Catholic faith are taught through fun hands on games and high adventure activities. www.camping.seattleoyyam.org 206-382-4591 cyo@seattlearch.org. Financial aid is available. Please call for more information! Crafting for Charity Meets: 9:30 11am Q 13 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month Quigley Chapel Room ~ Thank you to all who have provided us with such an abundance and variety of crafting supplies! We have enough to keep us busy for quite awhile. If you are interested in learning more about this ministry please contact Laurel Gon: laurel.gon@gmail.com with any questions, or if you would like to join us! Thank you! PS Please do not leave any more crafting items in the church Third Annual Bike to School Day Friday, May 18, 2012 Students are encouraged to ride their bikes to school in coordination with the National Bike to School Day.
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.
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: Carlanna Crommes Al & Barbara Davis Theresa Flynn Lynn Gough Ron Klein Bob & Toni Lasser Linda Sullivan And for those who have died, 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. Please send us your loved ones names and we will add them to the prayer list. The names will be left on the list for a month. If you want your loved one on the prayer list longer, please call the parish office. 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 Jesus commandment is that His disciples love one another, even to the point of laying down their lives, if necessary. What gifts of myself my skills and talents, my time and resources will best demonstrate my love for God s people? Collection for May 6, 2012 Weekly Collection Fiscal Year to date $ 10,946 $ 554,638 Collection Budget Weekly Fiscal Year to date $12,789 $ 575,494 Over / (Under) Budget Weekly FYTD $ (-1,843) $ (-20,856) 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.