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 MISSION OF PROCLAIMING THE GOOD NEWS OF SAL- VATION THROUGH JESUS CHRIST FOR ALL. OUR WITNESS TO THE PRESENCE OF GOD AND OUR REACHING OUT TO OTHERS ALLOW US TO DEEPEN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH OUR WORSHIP TOGETHER, ESPECIALLY IN THE CEL- EBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST; THROUGH ONGOING FAITH DEVEL- OPMENT 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 SCHOOL OFFICE 120 NORTH 79TH STREET, SEATTLE, 98103 SCHOOL OFFICE: 206 783-0337 FAX: 206 782-0242 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 PARISH WEB PAGE: WWW.STJOHNSEA.ORG SCHOOL WEB PAGE: WWW.ST-JOHNSCHOOL.ORG 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 Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed November 2, 2014 Monday November 3 For the repose of the soul of Terrance O Neil 8am Rosary 8:30 Mass Tuesday November 4 8am Rosary 8:30 Morning Prayer Wednesday November 5 8am Rosary 8:30 Morning Prayer 10:15 Class Mass Thursday November 6 For the intentions of Marcia Rowe 8am Rosary 8:30 Mass 9-11 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 1st Friday November 7 For the repose of the souls of Richard & Lorraine Flynn 8am Rosary 8:30 Mass Saturday November 8 Reconciliation 3:30pm State of the Parish 5pm Vigil Mass Sunday November 9 State of the Parish 8:30 Mass 10:15 Nursery & Sunday School State of the Parish 10:30 Mass CLOW 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 The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed November 2, 2014 All Souls (Commemoration of the Faithful Departed) God wills that all "have eternal life." While this gift is surely and freely given by God, it nonetheless requires something of us: belief in the Son. Rather than an intellectual consent, this belief is a consent of our self, of our will, of our life. Jesus will raise up on the "last day" those who come to him, who choose to be grasped by him, and who welcome the Life he gives. These are the faithful departed who rest in peace and whom we commemorate this day. Consent implies something more than words. Signing a contract means fulfilling its terms; marriage consent means a lifetime of fidelity; consent to undergo surgery means we place ourselves in the hands of the surgeon. Our consent or belief in Jesus means more than words: it transforms the way we live and relate, both in this life and in the next. What was the will of the one who sent Jesus, as mentioned in the Gospel of John? Was this a plan from all eternity? Jesus promised eternal life to everyone who believes in him. Do your deceased loved ones have eternal life? Do you think God sometimes gives us signs that they are safe? Have you ever received such a sign? Veterans Day Mass Tuesday November 11 th at 7pm. Come celebrate Veterans Day to honor our living and deceased friends and relatives who were or are serving in our armed forces. Everyone is encouraged to come and honor our service men and women and pray for peace around the world. Next weeks Readings November 9, 2014 First Reading Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Water flows through the temple. Psalm 46 The waters of the river gladden the city of God, the holy dwelling of the Most High! Second Reading 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 We are God s building. Gospel John 2:13-22 Jesus will raise the temple in three days. Up until Jesus time, worship of God was associated with a place, the temple in Jerusalem. In today s Gospel, Jesus identifies himself as the temple, thus shifting the focus of our worship from a place to a person. It is well to remember this in a time of shifting demographics and reconfiguring parishes. As precious as our church buildings are to us, the Church is more than bricks and mortar. 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. Calvary Cemetery: Chapel Mausoleum November 15 December 13 English 10:30 a.m. 5041 35th Ave NE Seattle 98105 Holyrood Cemetery Chapel Mausoleum November 8 December 6 English 10:30 205 NE 205th St Shoreline, 98155 For additional information please call Faye McClain, 253-838-2240 or fmcclain@mycatholiccemetery.org I will do more than give.. I will serve. I will do more than talk.. I will act.
Parish Life State of the Parish The weekend of November 8-9 the State of the Parish will be presented at all the Masses. You are joyfully invited to see what you have accomplished in our parish this past year. Advent Faith Sharing Groups Advent Adult Faith Sharing Groups will begin soon! Do something for yourself! If you have never been part of a faith sharing group, join one now and see what you have been missing! Groups meet weekly for 5-6 weeks. Come learn about growing in your faith or learn more about the Mass. If you would like to lead your own group we can help you get started. To sign up for a group or to lead a group; please contact Anne Merklin at amerklin@stjohnsea.org or 206-782-2810 St. Catherine s Holiday Bazaar St. Catherine s Holiday Bazaar will take place Nov 15 from 10-5 and Nov 16 from 9-noon in our parish hall located at 814 NE 85 th St., Seattle 98115. Proceeds from all of our vendors will support a variety of non-profit organizations. There will be amazing Indonesian food for sale for lunch on Saturday. There will be frozen pies for purchase from our St. C s pie bakers, crafts and baked goods made by St. Catherine parishioners, Mexican chocolate sold to support Esperanza, candles on sale from the L Arche community, homemade cards sold to support Elizabeth Gregory Home, gift cards for a wide range of stores sold to support our school, fair trade crafts created by artisans from around the world, and much, much more! The Noel House overflow shelter would like to thank all of our September and October volunteers: Kristin Kent, Anne Mathieu, Matt Haskins, Kathy Collins, Emily Hallman, Nicole Hardie, Sharon Fowler, Elena Fowler, Melissa Meier, Molly martinez, Colleen Martinez, Ann Amort, Doug Smith, Tony Perucca, Rosalinda Aguirre, Rachel Douglas, Tara Cannava, Bridget Sevigny, Mary Ellen Talley, Ken Talley, Kathy Gorney, Lisette Nenninger, Chris Butler, Maureen Sloan, Mike Sloan, Colleen Mounsey, Kira Cha, Betty Ericksen, Heather Varvaro, Elena Sandoval, Caroline Lambert, Rosemary Curran, Cathy Shan, Joan Collins, Joe Kearney and Colleen O Leary. Faith Formation News For information about the following programs, please contact Anne Merklin at the parish office, 782-2810 or email: amerklin@stjohnsea.org 10:30 Mass Nursery is OPEN! St. John s 10:30 Nursery is now open!. Come to Quigley bldg.(parish office) and ring the bell marked Nursery. Children ages 8 months-3 yrs. are welcome. Nursery is Free! Baptism and Sacraments of Initiation for 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 206-72810 or amerklin@stjohnsea.org. Are You Considering Becoming a Catholic? Inquiry Sessions are on-going; and you are Invited to join us! Learn about the Catholic faith and how it can help you. Wednesdays, 7:00 8:30 pm, Quigley House( Parish office), Chapel Room. For more information contact; Anne Merklin, at 206-782-2810 or at amerklin@stjohnsea.org. Public School Families Would you like information on religious education study-at-home materials? Contact Anne Merklin at 206-782-2810 or at amerklin@stjohnsea.org for more information. Preschool Sunday School Has Begun! Register for Preschool Sunday School for ages 4-5; Classes are held during the 10:30 Mass on Sunday. Children must have had their 4 th birthday by Sept. 1, 2014. Classes have begun but you can still join! Classes are held in the Preschool Room downstairs in Quigley. Bring the registration form, found in the back of the Church, to the Class or contact the office for information. If you are interested in volunteering please contact me at: marytkearney@comcast.net
The 3rd Annual State of the Parish will be presented at all the Masses on the weekend of November 8 & 9 Come see what you have done! All the ministries that we have been able to support, the Holy Days and weekend Masses celebrated, all the Sacraments that have been given, all the things that were repaired, repainted or replaced and all the fun we have had. Let all your works give you thanks! (All in-parish school families are required to attend.)
Ignatian Spirituality Center presents Accompanying those in the Margins The way of companionship With Kae Eaton, MA & Craig Rennebohm a way of approaching each other as human beings and souls of infinite worth and value. Saturday November 8th ~ 9am to 12pm St. Joseph Parish Center 732 18th Ave E. Seattle 98112 Kae will present a clear language and compassionate approach to companionship, expanding the applicability to all groups of and people. The day will be practical, experiential and inspiring. This workshop is appropriate for anyone who companions folks in the margins, people in their own community, or even in their own families. All are welcome to attend. Suggested donation is $20. Register online at Www.ignatiancenter.org or contact the Ignatian Spirituality Center 206-329-4824, ext. 2 or carolyn @ignatiancenter.org
Please remember the following people who are ill or homebound in your prayers this week. Father Crispin s nieces, Patience & Wendy Connolly Family Caroline Gallacci Elaine Gregory Mary Heckel Elizabeth Laverty Heilee Matlock Oskar Miranda Marcia Rowe Tim Tran And for all who have died, especially Louis Donadio, that one day at the end of time they might be raised up to the fullness of heavenly life in Christ Jesus, we pray to the Lord. Stewardship A Disciples Response On the Feast of All Souls we pray for those who have gone before us and stand in judgment before God. May we share with one another the treasure of love s memory, and console one another with the assurance of resurrection. Electronic Giving @ St John s! You can donate from your Smart phone. St John the Evangelist has 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? 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 784-3529 or Marion Johnson 782-5084 if you would be interested, or if you know of someone who might enjoy this type of outreach. Saint of the Month Saint Joseph Moscati 1880-1927 Feast: November 16 Virtue: Stewardship: Returning to God the first fruits of your time, talent, and treasure. In centuries past, when a ruler or other powerful leader had to be absent, the person appointed as steward exercised the power and authority to govern all the material possessions of the master. The greater the possessions of the owner, the greater the responsibility of the steward. Each of our lives-our very existence-is a gift from God. When we die, we must render an account to the Lord for all we have done with His gifts to us and return to the possession of the King the treasure we carry in earthen vessels. (2 Corinthians 4:7. Giuseppe Mario (Joseph) Moscati entered the world on the 12th of July, 1880, at Benevento, Italy, the son of a father who practiced law and served as a local judge and a mother whose family were members of the Italian nobility. Along with his parents and his eight brothers and sisters, young Joseph moved to Naples, Italy, and would spend much of the rest of his life in that area, becoming acquainted with two other Italians who would also be venerated for their holiness of life: Blessed Bartolo Longo and Saint Catarina Volpicelli. When his brother Alberto was seriously injured in a military accident, Joseph observed the excellent medical care he received and resolved to pursue medicine as his profession, receiving his MD from the University of Naples in 1903. A man of deep faith who took a private vow of chastity and attended Mass daily, Dr. Moscati quickly won a reputation as a dedicated and compassionate physician. He was instrumental in the successful evacuation of a hospital destroyed by a volcano, in researching and developing measures to halt the spread of cholera, and in being one of the first physicians in his area to use insulin in the treatment of diabetes. Dr. Moscati also directed a local school and received his license to teach clinical medicine. Saint Joseph Moscati saw his chief medical responsibility as contributing to the alleviation of suffering. Many times his ability to heal his patients involved their own faith and reception of the sacraments. He never charged the poor for his services, often tucking some money in the prescriptions he gave them. Miraculous cures were even attributed to his treatment of patients while he was still living, and after his sudden but peaceful death on April 12, 1927, prayers asking for his intercession were granted many times. Saint Joseph Moscati was canonized in 1987, after the mother of a young man cured of leukemia claimed a man in a white coat appeared in a dream to tell her that her son would live and then identified the man from a photograph as Dr. Joseph Moscati.