Last Sunday, we had many blessings on the celebration of our new parish feast day of Pope St. John XXIII. We thank the parish leadership team, staff, and all ministers and volunteers who helped to organize this feast day celebration. We also welcomed parishioners of all 5 parishes who joined us on this celebration as we walked together on a new path to build up our new parish. 



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Almighty God, Who, in Pope Saint John XXIII, gave to the whole world the shining example of a good shepherd grant through his intercession that, with his same joy, we may spread the fullness of Christian charity. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen

Each year, we report to the parish a snapshot of our financial and statistical health. This report covers the last fiscal year, which ran from July 2021 through June 2022. The information given reflects the final year of financial operations at Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (now called South Tacoma Chapel of Pope St. John XXIII Parish)

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First Communion and Confirmation classes are still open for registration until Oct 19

Children’s Mass at Pope St. John XXIII Parish:  Oct 29 at 4:30pm

We ask the parents to help the children to collect canned food and bring it to the children's Mass for the food bank. We plan to get 70 food baskets for the poor and the needy on Thanksgiving. Thank you

Pope St. John XXIII Parish

• October 9, 2022
• Mass collection: $7,879 - 155 envelopes
• Online: $1,603
• Donation to church fence project: $2,500

South Tacoma Chapel

• October 2: $4,385 - 43 envelopes

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/

Coffee & donuts will be this Sunday Oct. 16 at South Tacoma Chapel. The Dixon Family is hosting. Please join us in the Lower Hall for fellowship after Mass

Congratulations on the wedding of

Teresa Vi Hua & Joseph Tan Bui

at Pope St. John XXIII Parish October 22, 2022.

May they continue to grow in faith and in Christ's Love

Thank you to our 3rd Grade School Choir for leading the music at Mass on Oct. 2 at the South Tacoma Chapel! You did an amazing job! We look forward to the 4th Grade joining us on Sunday, Nov 6th

• All Saints - Tuesday, Nov 1
• Pope St. John XXIII: English Mass at 8am & 5pm - Viet Mass at 7pm
• St. John of the Woods: Mass at 9:30am
  
   
• All Souls - Wednesday, Nov 2
• Pope St. John XXIII: English Mass at 8am & 5pm - Viet Mass at 7pm
• St. John of the Woods: Mass at 9:30am



The Winter season is fast approaching. We are in need of gently used or new coats as well as scarves, gloves, socks and blankets. Volunteers are always welcome as the numbers coming to our doors for help continue to grow.

Please contact Linda Lamb at 253-474-0835 or MinistryOTP@psj23.org

Sandwich Ministry & Food Bank
M thru Fri. 9:30—11:30am

Gift Card/Voucher Assistance:
By appointment only:
T & Thurs 9:30—11:30am

No Utility or Rental assistance available

Fall Harvest Festival & Bazaar

We had a wonderful Fall Harvest Festival last weekend with so much joy and fellowship. We thank many people who came to support this year's Fall Harvest Festival & Bazaar at St. John of the Woods. 

Rosary Rally

Where: St. John of the Woods Mission Church
When: Saturday, Oct 15, 2022 at 12:00 noon

As we celebrate the 105th Anniversary of the apparitions of Fatima, we invite all to join us in this Rosary Rally at St. John of the Woods church for the special intention of World Peace.

Contact: Mary Patnode at 253-226-8047 or Mary Cabrera at 253-208-2462 if any questions

Bible Study 

What: In-person Bible Study class (8 session)

When: Tuesday, October 25 at 1:00 pm

Where: Religious Education Office (St. John of the Woods)

Theme: Follow Me: meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John

Follow me “Meeting Jesus in the gospel of John.” Bible Study is coming back in person. A new 8 Week Bible Study on Tuesdays from 1pm to 3pm in the RE Center, beginning October 25th. Cost $30. Please call to register by phone with Cheryl Penry at 253-531-4355 or call Susan in the office. ALL ARE INVITED

Senior Lunch

The next lunch is Oct. 19th at 11:30am in the parish hall. All are invited!

Healing Mass



Catholic Cemeteries



16      SUN - TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
           Ex 17:8-13 / 2 Tm 3:14—4:2 / Lk 18:1-8

17      Monday - Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr
           Memorial
           Eph 2:1-10 / Lk 12:13-21
             

18     Tuesday - Saint Luke, Evangelist
          Feast
          2 Tm 4:10-17b / Lk 10:1-9
               
 

19      Wednesday - USA: Saints John de Brébeuf and
                                             Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs
           Memorial
           Eph 3:2-12 / Lk 12:39-48
      

20     Thursday - Weekday
           Eph 3:14-21 / Lk 12:49-53

     

21      Friday - Weekday
           Eph 4:1-6 / Lk 12:54-59

22     Saturday - Weekday
          [Saint John Paul II, Pope]
          Eph 4:7-16 / Lk 13:1-9

All those suffering in war and strife, Bill Bradley, Bob Richardson, Bob Woorley, Brad Bowles, Brenda Gadson, David Lamb, Dean Lucchesi, Donald Orris, Doris McGuire, Eduardo Elizaga, Eldon & Marge Weber, Fr. Dave Gese, Frank & Willie Faniel, Gene Hall, Helen Murray, Jackie Lane, Jerry Landridge, Jim & Karen Keithley, Joan & Woody Woodring, John Meier, Joleane Reece, Joseph Rivera, Kathleen Genge, Krista Brown, Lucy Romo, Maxine Campbell, Mick Flynn, Muriel Bate, Nancy Jones, Norma Marchesini, Olivia Davis, Olivia Ripka, Peggy Neagle, Peter Pagano, Petra Polequin, Philip Stumpf, Rayanne Richardson, Rita Shingledecker, Robert & RosAnn, Bridges, Shirley Pietz, Terry Mathern, Tyler Anglin, Vanessa Elmer, Virginia Wooten, Wayne Haverkorn, Wesley McMakin, We pray for Ssgt. Samuel Wells, all servicemen, servicewomen and their families.

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.