We have finished installing 20 fence panels along the G Street to Milner Center. The more panels will be delivered today, and we will continue the project. We thank you for the generosity of our parishioners who are donating time, talent, and treasure to make this project possible for our parish. Please pray for this project to be completed soon and well.
Pope St. John XXIII Parish
South Tacoma Chapel
Thank you all for supporting our parish
The Sunday collection is very important for us to maintain our fiscal responsibilities. So, if you are away on a Sunday, ENJOY; but, remember YOUR church. Set up your gift today or consider an additional gift via our Online Giving link at https://www.psj23.org/
Welcome back to our children and students. The CCD/ Religious Education classes, Adult Catechism class, and First Communion class will begin next Wednesday, Sep 21, from 6:30pm - 7:30pm at school.
Confirmation class will begin Sep 27, from 6pm - 7pm at Pope St. John XXIII Parish Hall.
All children and students should be registered by now. Forms can be found at the entrance of the church or online at www.psj23.org/forms
Questions, please contact Sr. Theresa at sotheresa2022@psj23.org or 253-592-2541
We will celebrate our New Parish’s Patron - Pope St. John XXIII on Sunday Oct 9th with Mass at 9:45am and procession of Pope St. John XXIII image before Mass.
Archbishop Etienne will be joining us for this special celebration. Mark your calendar for this special event.
The idea is that each parishioner or family will take care of one small area of the church grounds (such as weeding, trimming and keeping the area clean) .
Please contact Gayle Jensen at 253-318-2077 to sign up and take care of a small area
The Office of Property and Construction Services will present the Annual Safety Training which is a requirement for all maintenance personnel in the Archdiocese.
DATE: Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 8:30 to 12 P.M. – Pope St. John XXIII in the Parish Hall.
Class is free. If interested, please attend.
Sign up with Michelle Marquardt-Chia at michelle.marquardt-chia@seattlearch.org
Welcome to Pre-K Class at Pope St. John XXIII Parish
September is “Welcome and Getting to Know You” time for our Preschoolers. This week will be challenging and exciting as our preschoolers make new friends and adjust to new routines. We do hope to make school as enjoyable and instructive as we can. Our goal is that the children leave school HAPPY each day. Thank you for allowing us be a small part of your child’s life.
For more information, please visit our website:
https://www.psj23.org/pre-kindergarten-program
Contact: Sr. Trinh Nguyen at 253-592-3025 or srtrinh@psj23.org
Monty and Gloria are participating actively in many ministries at our parish
Congratulations to Monty & Gloria Montes who were married August 29th, 1970
Happy 52nd Wedding Anniversary
Many Blessings to you
from Pope St. John XXIII Parishioners
We had St. Rita Rectory building's roof replaced last week
Senior Lunch
Senior Lunch is returning next Wednesday, Sep 21 at 11:30 am in the parish hall. All are invited to join us.
Fall Festival & Bazaar
Mark your calendar, Fall Festival is coming Oct 7 & 8 from 10am - 5pm both days.
The setup day will be Oct 6. We are in need of donations for the bakery booth. Please bring your donation to the parish hall on Fri Oct 6, from 9am - 5pm
18 SUN - TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Am 8:4-7 / 1 Tm 2:1-8 / Lk 16:1-13 or 16:10-13
19 Monday - Weekday
Prv 3:27-34 / Lk 8:16-18
20 Tuesday - Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions,
Martyrs
Memorial
Prv 21:1-6, 10-13 / Lk 8:19-21
21 Wednesday - Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
Feast
Eph 4:1-7, 11-13 / Mt 9:9-13
22 Thursday - Weekday
Eccl 1:2-11 / Lk 9:7-9
23 Friday - Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest
Memorial
Eccl 3:1-11 / Lk 9:18-22
24 Saturday - Weekday
Eccl 11:9—12:8 / Lk 9:43b-45
Muriel Bate, Krista Brown, Olivia Davis, Kathleen Genge, Wayne Haverkorn, Nancy Jones, Jackie Lane, Terry Mathern, Doris McGuire, Wesley McMakin, Helen Murray, Peggy Neagle, Donald Orris, Shirley Pietz, Joleane Reece, Olivia Ripka, Rayanne Richardson, Eldon & Marge Weber, Joan & Woody Woodring, Virginia Wooten. We pray for Ssgt. Wells, all servicemen, servicewomen and their families.
Mick Flynn, Brad Bowles, Philip Stumpf Norma Marchesini, Eduardo Elizaga, John Meier, Joseph Rivera, Bill Bradley, Bob Woorley, Peter Pagano, Gene Hall, Robert & RosAnn Bridges, Petra Polequin, Brenda Gadson, Fr. Dave Gese, Dean Lucchesi, Frank & Willie Faniel, Jerry Landridge, Jim & Karen Keithley, Maxine Campbell, David Lamb, Tyler Anglin, Vanessa Elmer, Lucy Romo. All those suffering in war and strife.
Almighty and merciful Father , by the power of your command, drive away from those suffering, all forms of sickness and disease. Restore strength to their bodies and joy to their spirits, so that in their renewed health, they may bless and serve you, now and forevermore. AMEN
For anointing of the sick please call Sr. Anna at 253-592-2455.
