6th Sunday of Easter May 25, 2014

6th Sunday of Easter May 25, 2014 Monday May 26 Tuesday May 27 Wednesday May 28 Thursday May 29 Friday May 30 Saturday May 31 Sunday June 1 8:30 Mass Office and School closed 8:30 Morning Prayer 8:30 Morning Prayer 10:15 Class Mass For the repose of the soul of Laura Sherman 8:30 Mass 8:30 Morning Prayer 5pm Vigil Mass 8:30 Mass No Nursery, Sunday School or CLOW 10:30 Mass 9-11 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Mass Times Saturday, Vigil Mass 5pm Sunday, 8:30 & 10:30 am Monday thru Friday and 1st Saturdays Rosary 8am Mass or Morning Prayer 8:30am Thursday Adoration 9am-11am Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) 1st, 2nd, & 3rd 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 Reconciliation is on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month in the Vestibule of the church or by appointment. If you need an appointment for Reconciliation please call the parish office. Sacrament of Matrimony Couples should contact Anne Merklin, Parish office. Infant Baptism Infant Baptism is scheduled four 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 from noon to 1pm for lunch Monday ~ Friday

Liturgy Weekly Reflections Sixth Sunday of Easter A May 25, 2014 Jesus words in this gospel from the Last Supper discourse are reassuring ones: Do not let your hearts be troubled. Yet Thomas and Philip, who hear Jesus also tell them that he is leaving, are not reassured and question him anxiously. The leap from the Jesus at the Last Supper to the Jesus after the resurrection is one giant step, one the disciples have not yet taken. But we have taken this leap. We are an Easter people. We have received the Holy Spirit who empowers us to know Jesus, through him to know the Father, and to do the works of Jesus. Believing this mitigates all troubles, all anxiety. Being troubled and anxious is a fact of our stress-filled lives. Do not be troubled the surgeon says to someone before major surgery; Do not be troubled a parent says to a child wakened by a nightmare; Do not be troubled... The only way we can truly not be troubled is if we put our lives in Jesus hands. Whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him. If simply studying or reading or discussing are your main approaches to God, what else is needed, according to this reading? How does love impact knowledge and understanding in any friendship? And he will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of truth. Discuss Pope Francis statement regarding this statement on the Holy Spirit: To believe that the Holy Spirit is at work in everyone means realizing that he seeks to penetrate every human situation and all social bonds: The Holy Spirit can be said to possess an infinite creativity, proper to the divine mind, which knows how to loosen the knots of human affairs, even the most complex and inscrutable (St. John Paul II 178). The Bishops of Washington State are sponsoring the Cornerstone Conference to inspire and educate Catholics and others to continue working together to protect human life: the unborn, individuals who live in poverty or on the margins of society, and people at the end of life. The committee is asking parishes to have one Mass offered each month, for 9 consecutive months. St John s next Mass for these intentions will be June 16th at 8:30 am. Rosary will start at 8:00 am. The conference will take place October 24/25, 2014 at the Tacoma Convention Center. Visit www.cornerstonecatholic.com for a list of speakers and to register. Next weeks Readings June 1, 2014 The Ascension of the Lord Year A First Reading Acts 1:1 11 Lord Jesus ascends into a cloud. Psalm 47 God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord. Second Reading Ephesians 1:17 23 Christ is the head of the church; where he is we are called to follow. Gospel Matthew 28:16 20 Jesus commands us to go and baptize. They worshiped, but they doubted. These words from today s Gospel passage encapsulate the experience of most people of faith. We know who God is supposed to be in our lives, but we have difficulty grasping what that really means for us. Jesus response seems to be to put us right to work, carrying out his mission in the world. As we listen to God s holy word today, perhaps we will find that the best way to overcome our doubts is to encounter Jesus in our lives as we go about doing his work. SERVING GOD AND COUNTRY: A MEMORIAL DAY SALUTE TO OUR HEROES This year we will be honoring the men and women who have served our country with a special tribute during our annual Memorial Day Mass. Memorial Day Mass: Monday, May 26, 2014 10:30am Calvary Cemetery 5041-35 th Ave. NE, Seattle Holyrood Cemetery 205 NE 205 th St., Shoreline St. Patrick Cemetery S. 204 th & Orillia Rd., Kent Gethsemane Cemetery 37600 Pacific Hwy S. Federal Way All are invited. www.mycatholiccemetery.org

Parish Life The St John Family group will have a mini Marian pilgrimage on Saturday, May 31st. We will meet on the grounds of the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center in Federal Way (4700 SW Dash Point Rd Federal Way, WA 98023-approximately 45 min drive from Seattle) between 1:30-2:00 pm. The retreat center has a grotto with a statue of the Blessed Mother and grounds where we will walk around while praying the 4 mysteries of the rosary, ending in front of the statue of Mother Mary. After we finish the rosary we plan to have an early pot-luck dinner on the grounds. Everybody is welcome to join. Please bring a dish to share. For questions, or if you would like to arrange carpool please contact Olga Sala (salatorra@yahoo.com) or Shalini Pereira (shalini.russnak@gmail.com) Deepen Your Faith Life, Live Closer to God! Men of the Parish! Want to grow stronger in your faith or become a better husband and father? Want to show stronger Christian leadership in the home or at the office? Then spend an hour with fellow members of our parish in the Disciples of God's Spirit (DOGS) men's group. We meet once a week on Sundays from 9:30 to 10:30 am in Quigley. It's a great way to discuss issues of faith, marriage, parenting, work, and much more. Call Benjamin Beberness (425-367-2117) or Bill Marty (206-910-3036) for more info. With Burning Hearts A Retreat on the Mind and Heart of Pope Francis June 13-15, 2014 The Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center Led by: Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. Fr. Thomas Rosica is an official Vatican spokesperson as well as the founder and CEO of Canada s Catholic TV Station, Salt and Light Media. Register: (206) 748-7991, palisades@seattlearch.org, www.seattlearchdiocese.org/palisades Annual Catholic Appeal 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 2014 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 fill out a pledge envelope today or go online to donate: www.seattlearchdiocese.org/donate FLOWERS ABLOOM Easter Season is made so delightfully beautiful by the many flowering plants displayed inside St John's sanctuary! These flowers are on display throughout the 6 Sundays of Easter! Thanks to all who contributed to the Flower Fund at St John. Flowering plants will be available to be taken home, just before Pentecost. Easter Lilies which have bloomed out, will be set outside along 80th Street, to be taken whenever you see them outside. CYO CATHOLIC SUMMER CAMP 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.seattlearchdiocese.org/ camping 206-382-4591 cyo@seattlearch.org Environment Committee

Parish Life A Special Thank You to Everyone Who made Children s Liturgy of the Word(CLOW) and Confirmation Special This Year! A Special Thank you to the Children s Liturgy of the Word(CLOW) Team: especially Nan Houston who coordinated the program. Lead Catechists: Susan Denning, Kristen Kent, Bridget Sevigny and Jenny McGovern and their assistants: Ana Santos, HongPhuc Nguyen, Michelle Peters and Norah Halley. Thank you for making the Word of God come to life for our children! A Special Thank you to the Youth Confirmation Team: Lead Catechist: Renee Lindstrom and team members: Lisette Nenninger, Tony Perucca, Barb Schaeffler, Myke Folger and Steve Berlage. Thank you for your commitment and support preparing our Candidates for Confirmation! Thank you to all the Parents and Sponsors of the Confirmation Candidates, for your support of the Candidates throughout the preparation process. Thank you to all those who helped with the Reception: Barb Schaeffler, Lisette Nenninger, Renee Lindstrom, Myke Folger and Tony Perucca. Thank you so much! Anne Merklin, PA for Faith Formation Thank you to the parish staff, teachers and my St John family for your prayers, good thoughts, cards and food. My new knee is doing very well and so am I. I feel very blessed to be part of St. John's family. Evie Pinkerman Opportunity! The Scrip team needs volunteers to sell Scrip on Sundays during coffee and donuts. This is a great opportunity for people who work during the week to volunteer for the school and get to know more people in the Parish. Email: scrip@stjohnsea.org Phone: 206-782-2810 ext. 309 The Parish office will be closed Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day. Have a blessed long weekend! Thus says the Lord, your redeemer, who formed you from the womb: I am the Lord, who made all things." Angelorum Pregnancy Services is having our 13th Annual Auction of the Angels on Saturday, June 14th at St. Matthew Parish in Seattle ~ and we hope you will join us! Tickets, which includes a fabulous meal prepared by Twelve Baskets Catering, are $50 each or $360 for a table of eight. Angelorum, operating as Next Step Pregnancy Services, is a life-affirming medical pregnancy clinic. Helping those in need with pregnancy testing, limited OB ultrasound, and a wide variety of material goods for their children, we need your support to serve the more than 5000 families that come to us for help each year. Gather some of your fun, life-loving friends ~ and your Pastor because his ticket is paid for by one of our supporters, and reserve your seats today! Reservations can be made online at www.angelorum.org or by calling Kathy at 425-329-4569. Donations to our auction are needed and will gladly be accepted until 5/28/14 SAVE THIS DATE! Our 2014 Auction of the Angels is June 14th at St. Matthew Parish in Seattle. Volunteer Opportunity Do you, or your student (college, high school or 8th grade) need volunteer hours? I need approximately 35 volunteers for serving/ wait staff and various duties, at our Auction on June 7. We are saving lives by providing health care to the underserved in Kenya. Will you help us? What we raise from the auction will go towards building a new health clinic in Bar-Kowino and towards providing lifelong health care for about 2,000 women, children and families? Passion to heal. Commitment to care. Innovative, reliable & sustainable healthcare solutions in underserved African communities - Visit us at www.mamamaria.org Call or email for questions: Susan Pope (206) 734 8076 susan.pope@mamamaria.org Want a deeper prayer life? WELCOME TO CARMEL A power point presentation & discussion about the Lay Carmelite Vocation. Sunday June 8th about 12 noon. (After the 10:30am Mass) in the social center of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 3218 W Barrett St, Seattle, 98199 For further information please call Mary Cruise at 206-285-8550.

Please remember the following people who are ill or homebound in your prayers this week. Patience Atieno-Father s niece Josephine Bautsch Joan and Dan Donohue Rose Gould Gina Kelley Bob & Toni Lasser Heilee Matlock Oskar Miranda Sharon Penhale Sullivan family The kidnapped girls in Nigeria And for those who have died, especially Father Brian Snyder, Father Michael J. Ryan and Father Patrick O Brien, and for those who mourn them. Stewardship A Disciples Response Those who obey the commandments, Jesus says in today s Gospel, are the ones who really love Him. Does my stewardship reveal my love for Jesus? Electronic Giving @ St John s is easy! 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. 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. St. Joan of Arc Feast day, May 30 1412-1431 Joan of Arc (or Jeanne d Arc, also known as the Maid ) was born in the Lorraine about 1412 and became France s greatest heroine. It was in1429 that she inspired the French army to recapture Orleans and persuaded the dauphin, Charles, to be crowned. She was captured by the Burgundians in 1430 who sold her to their English allies. She was tried and burned at the stake as a witch in Rouen on May 30, 1431. She was not yet nineteen. In 1456, the pope decreed that her conviction was false and that she was a true child of God. it took more than 450 years before the church decided she was indeed a saint. Joan was ultimately canonized in 1920, making official what the people had known for centuries. She was made a saint because of her holiness and faithfulness to God s word; not because of her bravery. Joan was canonized by Pope Benedict XV.