Fifth Sunday of Easter April 28, 2013 Monday April 29 Tuesday April 30 Wednesday May 1 Thursday May 2 Friday May 3 Saturday May 4 Sunday May 5 Mass Morning Prayer 7pm DVD Series Morning Prayer 10:15 am Class Mass 6pm Youth Group For the repose of the soul of Mary Gatt Mass 9-11 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Morning Prayer For the repose of the soul of Anne Denning First Saturday 8:30 Morning Prayer IHOP 5pm Vigil Mass 8:30 Mass 9:45-10:45 SVdP Mezz 10:15 Nursery, Sunday School 10:30 Mass CLOW Mass Times Saturday, Vigil Mass 5pm Sunday, 8:30 & 10:30 am Monday thru Friday and 1st Saturday s Rosary 8am Mass or Morning Prayer 8:30am Thursday Adoration 9am-11am Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) 2rd, 3rd, & 4th 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 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month (in the vestibule of the church) At 3:30pm or by appointment. For an appointment, please call the church office during the week. 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. annulment@stjohnsea.org 206-782-2810 ext 359 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 Fifth Sunday of Easter C April 28, 2013 Jesus' new commandment is "As I have loved you, so you also should love one another." The nature of our love as disciples is specific, singular, incomparable: we are to love to the extent and in the manner Jesus loved. Our love is to be the selfsacrificing love of Jesus. It is this kind of love which brings Jesus glory. It is this kind of love which brings God glory. It is this kind of love which enables us to share in that same glory. We are keen on underscoring obligation we must "love one another." This is only possible because of the power and grace which come from our first being loved by God. Did Jesus give us edicts, rubrics or canons? What one rule did he give us over and over? What teaching of the Church do you think will bring all people to Christ? Do you recognize saintly people by how hard they work, how much money and time they give, or how much they love others? Or both? As I have loved you, so should you love one another. How far did Jesus go in loving us? Are you ever asked to give more than you planned? How do you handle that? May 5, 2013 *Cycle B readings were chosen especially for First Communion Weekend. First Reading Acts 10:25-26,34-35,44-48/56 Peter proclaims the gift of the holy spirit was poured out upon the Gentiles, also. Psalm 98 The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. Second Reading 1 John 4:7-10 God is love and love comes from God so we must show love to one another. Gospel John 15:9-17 In today s Gospel we listen to Jesus words as he prays to the Father on our behalf. Jesus prays for us and consecrates us in the truth of the Father, as he sends us out as other christs into the world. How beautiful to hear Jesus prayer for us as he asks the Father to bless and protect us and to keep us safe from evil. 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 2005th St Shoreline, WA 98155 May 4, 2013 May 27, 2013 (Memorial Day) Calvary ~ 5041-35th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98105 May 11, 2013 May 27, 2013 (Memorial Day) We will be doing a decade of the rosary, during the month of May at 8:20 am on Sundays. Plan to come a little early so you can join us. The Year of Faith The Year of Faith began on October 11, 2013 and continues until November 14, 2013. The Pope and the Church calls upon us to renew our faith and deepen our relationship with Jesus during this time through daily prayer, scripture study and celebrating the Mass. We are also called to share the joy of our faith with others. As a community, at Sunday Mass following the Intercessions, we will be praying the following New Evangelization prayer to increase our witness to God s saving grace in our lives. Prayer for the New Evangelization Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. But how can they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in him of whom the have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? And how can people preach unless they are sent? Romans 10: 13-15 Heavenly Father, Pour forth your Holy Spirit to inspire me with these words from Holy Scripture. Stir in my soul the desire to renew my faith and deepen my relationship with your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ so that I might truly believe in and live the Good News. Open my heart to hear the Gospel and grant me the confidence to proclaim the Good News to others. Pour out your Spirit, so that I might be strengthened to go forth and witness to the Gospel in my everyday life through my words and actions. In moments of hesitation, remind me: If not me, then who will proclaim the Gospel? If not now, then when will the Gospel be proclaimed? If not the truth of the Gospel, then what shall I proclaim? God, our Father, I pray that through the Holy Spirit I might hear the call of the New Evangelization to deepen my faith, grow in confidence to proclaim the Gospel and boldly witness to the saving grace of your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Faith Formation News Catholicism DVD Series A Journey to the Heart of Faith Your last two opportunities to take part in the video series are listed below. Yes, the priorities of this world press in from all sides. Push Back! Reserve a little time for joyful deepening of your faith. Father Barron s Catholicism videos are simply the best and most engaging materials you re going to find on your faith. You re guaranteed to come away from each one with some memorable nugget of new knowledge, or your money back :-) Tues. April 30-Prayer and the Life of the Holy Spirit Thur. May 16-World Without End: The Last Things All videos 7-8:30 pm in Egan Hall. No Cost. For more information, contact Anne Merklin at amerklin@stjohnsea.org or 206-782-2810 x305. Youth Group! The Youth Group will be meeting May 1st and 15th this month. These will be the last meetings before Summer Break. Come check it out. The St. John's Youth Group is a ministry with a mission to bring the youth of the community together and help them to grow in their Christian values. It is to encourage them to strengthen their relationship with each other as well as with God. It is to help them recognize the importance of community and willingness to always lend a helping hand. Fun and games are incorporated into a faith enriching environment. For further information please contact the St. John's parish at 206-782-2810. Amigos de Peru Are you interested in joining our next delegation to visit our Sister communities in Peru? Over the last 12 years about 40 members of St. John s have visited our Sister Parish in Ilave and the Orphanage and Sister School in Puno, Peru. During spring break in 2014, our next delegation will be visiting Peru. This has been a great experience for everyone who has made the trip. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Amigos de Peru will be holding an information session about plans for our next delegation on May 13th at 7 pm in the School Library. Please join us. Also, stop to take a look at the display in the vestibule. There are pictures from our last delegation, information about Peru and CDs from the girls at the orphanage. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU Preventing child abuse is everyone s responsibility. One of the best ways we can fulfill Jesus new commandment is to protect the vulnerable among us. Here are just a few ideas: Listen to Your Children. Strong communication is the foundation for helping children stay safe. Frequently ask them about places they have been and people they have met. Teach them to say NO if someone tries to touch them and let them know they won t be in trouble for telling you if something happens. Take a few moments to read He Told Me Not to Tell - A great resources to help you talk to your kids about sexual abuse. The booklet by King County Sexual Assault Resource Center can be found at: http://issuu.com/kcsarc/docs/ htmnttrev?mode=window Create a safe environment for children by inviting others to participate. This could be as simple as inviting someone to a Safe Environment class. If you invited one person a month, at the end of the year there are 12 more people trained in child abuse prevention and even more kids being protected! A schedule of classes can be found at: www.seattle.setanet.org/classes.php. Did you know that teachers, employees, coaches and volunteers in the Archdiocese of Seattle receives abuse prevention training and must have a background check in order to work with children? What about the children who attend non- Catholic schools? Talk with school administrators and athletic programs to find out what steps they take to protect children and encourage them to do more! WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER A Weekend of Discovery A Lifetime of Love! April 27-28, 2013 In today s Gospel Jesus commands his disciples to love one another as He has loved them. He still continues to give us this same command over 2000 years later. Do we reflect this love in our lives and relationships, especially our marriage relationship, so that our children, family, friends and even strangers see us as followers of Jesus? Let God show you how to love your spouse and others as He loves you: sign up today to attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend will be held in Bellevue May 31- Jun 2 (www.seattlewwme.org or call Dawn & Rory Myers at 206-772-2344). Contacts: Gig Harbor Weekend - John and Martha Ryland 253-859-9174, jmryland@comcast.net Seattle/Bellevue Weekends - Rory and Dawn Myers 206-772-2344, seattlewwme@yahoo.com Steve and Cheryl Sutton 425-223-4668, SuttonWWME@live.com Please do not leave valuables visible in your car in the church parking lot or on the streets around the church. Unfortunately, we have had several break ins recently.
Please remember the following people who are ill or homebound in your prayers this week. The Year of Faith Saints Jim Boesflug & family Dawn Crawford Dellino Family Jody Desclos Mary Fischer David Heckel Gina Kelley Bob & Toni Lasser MacCaulay-Walker Family Mario Matos Heilee Matlock Oskar Miranda Theresa O Neil Dan Schuler Linda Sullivan Kristi Sunderland Oct. 11, 2012-Nov. 24, 2013 The Saint of the Month during the Year of Faith will be from the American Saints, Blesseds and Venerables, selected by the US Bishop s Conference during the Year of Faith, who demonstrate the virtues of Witnessing to our Faith and a missionary spirit. And for those who have died, especially Frank Dellino, Sr. Ministry Meetings Amigos de Peru-1st Monday 7pm Knights of Columbus-2nd Tuesday 7pm Q-13 St Vincent de Paul 1st & 3rd Sun. 9:45-10:30am-Mezz St. Damien de Veuster of Molokai, SS.CC. Stewardship A Disciples Response In today s readings, both Isaiah and Peter hear the call of God and feel themselves unworthy. But, reassured by the Lord, both answer and follow. Do I hear the Lord asking, Whom shall I send? Am I prepared to answer, Here I am. Send me!? - Electronic Giving @ St John s is easy! 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 donate enter: https:www.eservicepayments.com/31165.htm on your web browser. Worried that you won't have anything to put in the basket when it comes around on Sunday if you give online? We have placed laminated cards in the pews that say " I give electronically." Just drop one in the basket as it passes by. - - 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. Missionary to the lepers of Molokai, Hawaii January 3, 1840 April 15, 1889 St. Damien of Molokai was born in Belgium in 1840 to a poor farmer and his wife. At the age of 13, he quit school to help his parents on the farm; when he was nineteen, he entered the Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary. Damien s older brother, Pamphile, was also a priest in this congregation, and had offered his service to the care of the lepers on the Island of Molokai. When he fell ill and couldn t go to the mission, Damien volunteered to take his place. The saint offered to stay in the leper colony permanently-he built schools, churches, hospitals and coffins. He was later joined in his work by the Franciscan Sisters of Syracuse, led by St. Marianne Cope. St. Damien contracted the disease himself, but continued to serve the mission until his death in 1889.