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: 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 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 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
5th Sunday of Lent April 6, 2014 Monday April 7 For the Intentions of the Cornerstone Catholic Conference 8:30 Mass Tuesday April 8 8:30 Morning Prayer Wednesday April 9 8:30 Morning Prayer NO Class mass Thursday April 10 8:30am Morning Prayer No Adoration Friday April 11 For the repose of the soul of Sheila Griffin 8:30 Mass 6-7pm Reconciliation in the Church 6pm Last Soup Supper 7 pm Stations of the Cross Saturday April 12 10-noon Decorating for Palm Sunday There is No Reconciliation 5pm Vigil Mass Sunday April 13 Palm Sunday 8:30 Mass 10:15 Procession from Egan hall to the Church begins 10:30 Mass NO 10:15am Nursery Sunday School 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, 2rd, & 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 During Lent there will be No Saturday reconciliation. If you are not able to attend confession on the Fridays of Lent or attend the Parish reconciliation please call 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 at noon to 1pm for lunch Monday ~Friday
Liturgy Weekly Reflections Next weeks Readings April 6, 2014 5th Sunday of Lent Both Martha and Mary express great conviction in Jesus healing power: Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. Their conviction, however, was tied to their human experience of the fragility of sickness and the finality of death. Jesus action surmounts human experience and reveals something entirely new: everyone who lives and believes in [Jesus] will never die. Belief in Jesus unties us from the limits of human experience and frees us for the eternity of risen Life. Our experiences of living can sometimes limit us. For example, when a friend has hurt us, we can become leery of deep relationships. In other words, once bitten, twice shy. But if we never allow Jesus to break open the limits of our human experiences, we can never receive the unexpected gifts of freedom and Life he offers. Jesus said to her. Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God. Discuss what Pope Francis says in Lumen Fidei about that statement: Those who believe, see; they see with a light that illumines their entire journey, for it comes from the risen Christ. It is capable of illuminating every aspect of human existence. And Jesus wept. What does that tell you about Jesus, the one who won the battle over death for us? How would you feel if there were no life after death? In all of these readings we are encouraged to choose life when faced with death. How do you do that in your daily life? Lenten Schedule: March 8~April 12, reconciliation every Friday 6-7pm 6pm Soup Suppers ~ Egan Hall 7pm Stations of the Cross ~ Church Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, April 13. The Stations of the Cross on Good Friday will be at 2pm. In preparation for the October 24-25 statewide conference, the Cornerstone Conference Prayer Committee is asking parishes to have one Mass offered each month, for 9 consecutive months. St. John s first mass for these intentions will be March 24 at 8:30am. Rosary will start at 8am. We hope that you will join us throughout these next 9 months to pray for the success of the Conference. The fruits of the conference will be instrumental in building a culture of life in Washington State. The conference will take place October 24/25, 2014. Next weeks Readings April 13, 2014 Palm Sunday Year A First Reading Isaiah 50:4-7 The Suffering Servant speaks to the weary. Psalm 22 My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Second Reading Philippians 26:-11 Jesus emptied himself, and accepted death on a cross. Gospel Matthew 26:14-27:66 The came to a place called Golgotha and crucified Jesus there. Our readings today focus on the great sacrifice that Jesus has made because of his love for us. The proclamation from Isaiah portrays God s servant who hears God s voice and does not turn back. Saint Paul tells us that Jesus sacrifice is what led to his glorification and our salvation. And in the Passion according to Saint Matthew, the Roman centurion proclaims what Peter could not bring himself to say: Truly, this was the Son of God! As we listen today, let us ask for the grace to recognize and acknowledge God s saving action in our own lives. There will be no Adoration this Thursday, April 10. The Rosary will be at 8am and Morning Prayer will be at 8:30am. 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 205th St Shoreline, WA 98155 April 5 May 3 Calvary ~ 5041-35th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98105 April 12 May 10
Parish Life RCIA : As our Candidates and Catechumens begin their final preparation for receiving the Sacraments at Easter Vigil, please keep the 11 adults and children in your prayers. FOR THE MOST CURRENT UPDATE ON THE IRS TAX FRAUD, please go to the Seattle Archdiocese website: seattlearchdiocese.org/ and click the red box on the home page. We have Children s Worship aids at the doors of the church one for 3-6 yrs old and one for 7-12 yrs old. Did You Know that St. John has a Family Rosary Group? It meets once a month in Quigley House. The next meeting is April 12 after the 5pm Vigil Mass. The Rosary is usually said in front of Our Lady s Shrine in the courtyard by the school. If weather does not allow it the Rosary is said in the Chapel room in Quigley House, followed by a potluck dinner in Quigley 13. Everything is done by 8pm. Father Crispin has joined them for the rosary on many occasions. We would love for our group to grow. If you are interested and want some more information, please contact:olga Salatorra (salatorra@yahoo.com) or Shalini Pereira (russnak@comcast.net) for more information. OSO Mudslide and Disaster Relief You can make donations to assist with the Oso mudslide relief effort. Catholic Community Services of Western Washington is accepting donations. Those who would like to donate should visit www.ccsww.org. Donations will be forwarded by CCS to Father Tim Sauer, Pastor of St. John Vianney Parish, Darrington and Immaculate Conception Parish, Arlington. These parishes will be providing direct assistance to people in Oso and the surrounding communities. Those who would prefer to donate by check can mail them to: Catholic Community Services Attn: Oso Mudslide 100 23rd Ave. S Seattle, WA 98144-2312 Please make checks payable to Catholic Community Services and write Oso Mudslide in the memo line. YOUTH GROUP April 27th Our next YOUTH Group is APRIL 27 th 3:00-4:30 in Egan Mezzanine! Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Graders join us for fun, games and a discussion on getting along with friends. Questions? Contact our youth leader, Myke Folger at mykeblaise@comcast.net. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ~ Church Environment for Palm Sunday and Holy week. We need your help! Decorating for Easter (4/20/14) Work Done: Saturday, April 19 Time: 9:00 - Noon Number of Volunteers: 4-6 able-bodied adult decorators (in addition to Environment Team) for more information please contact: Marguerite Young marge@u.washington.edu Suzanne Fairchild suzfairchild@hotmail.com Administrative Assistant Opportunity @ St. Benedict Parish, with almost 700 households in Seattle and where stewardship is a way of life, seeks a part-time (30 hours per week) Administrative Assistant who will provide administrative services in support of our parish and its activities. Responsibilities of this position include and are not limited to: answering telephone, greeting visitors and resolving parishioner/visitor requests; preparing and publishing weekly bulletin including content creation of standard portions; maintaining Sacramental records and parish database system; providing administrative support for other staff members; managing parish calendar; coordinating volunteers as needed for parish administrative projects; developing quarterly liturgical minister schedules; distributing mail; and maintaining office supply inventory. Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Publisher, Excel and Word; working knowledge of PDS is a plus. Salary commensurate with experience and Archdiocesan guidelines. Excellent benefits. The ideal candidate would: be an active Catholic with relevant work experience in a parish setting; have intermediate to expert level knowledge of Microsoft Publisher including weekly bulletin creation and publication; have a solid understanding of PDS Church Office and Ledger; be energetic and a quick learner with excellent organizational, communication and computer skills; be proficient in multi-tasking under pressure; and is a team player who enjoys working with others. For more information or to submit a resume, please contact Jim Martz at j.martz@stbens.net or St. Benedict Parish, 1805 N. 49th Street, Seattle, WA 98103. No phone calls, please. Position open until filled. Jim Martz Pastoral Assistant for Administration and Stewardship St. Benedict Catholic Church 206.518.6012
Please remember the following people who are ill or homebound in your prayers this week. Rose Gould Gina Kelley Bob & Toni Lasser Heilee Matlock Oskar Miranda Sharon Penhale Sullivan family Survivors of Oso And for those who have died, especially the deceased victims of the Oso mudslide, and for those who mourn them. Stewardship A Disciples Response When Jesus heard about the illness of His friend, Lazarus, He responded, This illness is not to end in death; rather it is for God s glory, that through it the Son of God may be glorified. Every aspect of our lives our gifts as well as our sufferings can, if surrendered to Christ, lead to blessing for others and ourselves. 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. When I speak, let it be of blessing and gratitude; let your glory within me shine out to the world! Psalm 145 St. Catherine of Siena Feast day ~ April 29 1347-1380 She was the 23rd child of Jacopo and Lapa Benincasa and grew up as an intelligent, cheerful and intensely religious person. Catherine disappointed her mother by cutting off her hair as a protest against being overly encouraged to improve her appearance in order to attract a husband. Her father ordered her to be left in peace, and she was given a room of her own for prayer and meditation. She entered the Dominican Third Order at 18 and spent the next three years in seclusion, prayer and austerity. Gradually a group of followers gathered around her men and women, priests and religious. An active public apostolate grew out of her contemplative life. Her letters, mostly for spiritual instruction and encouragement of her followers, began to take more and more note of public affairs. Opposition and slander resulted from her mixing fearlessly with the world and speaking with the candor and authority of one completely committed to Christ. She was cleared of all charges at the Dominican General Chapter of 1374. Her public influence reached great heights because of her evident holiness, her membership in the Dominican Third Order, and the deep impression she made on the pope. She worked tirelessly for the crusade against the Turks and for peace between Florence and the pope. In 1378, the Great Schism began, splitting the allegiance of Christendom between two, then three, popes and putting even saints on opposing sides. Catherine spent the last two years of her life in Rome, in prayer and pleading on behalf of the cause of Urban VI and the unity of the Church. She offered herself as a victim for the Church in its agony. She died surrounded by her "children" and was canonized in 1461. Catherine ranks high among the mystics and spiritual writers of the Church. In 1939, she and Francis of Assisi were declared co-patrons of Italy. Paul VI named her and Teresa of Avila doctors of the Church in 1970. Her spiritual testament is found in The Dialogue.