WELCOME NEW HIRE

JESSE TORRES

Title: Facility Supervisor

Email: jesset@psj23.org

Jesse returned to Tacoma in 2020 and has found his way back to the parish community of his youth. He grew up in the neighborhood and graduated from the former St. Anne's school in 1985. He brings experience in property and project management (including Catholic Housing Services), and is a former Ofcer of Marines and traditional martial arts instructor. He loves weekends away with his wife Sheila, espresso, the Seahawks, and hiking the Camino de Santiago. He is happy to be home!

Jesse started working for Pope St. John XXIII, St. John of the Woods, South Tacoma Chapel, and St. Rita station in January 2023. He is replacing Don's job duties. We welcome him to join our team. If you see him around, please say hi and treat him well :)

WEEKLY CONTRIBUTION

Dec 25: $5,146.51 -  101 Env & online 

The Sunday collection is very important for us to maintain our fiscal responsibilities. Thank you for your continued support

Set up your gift today or consider an additional gift via our Online Giving link at https://www.psj23.org/donate-now

CHRISTMAS CARD POST OFFICE

This Sunday is the last day to pick up your Christmas cards from the Post office table at the entrance of the church. Please check for cards before you leave today. NOTE: the office is not responsible for cards not picked up. Thank you

THANK YOU MESSAGE - GIVING TREE

We would like to thank everyone who participated in this year Giving Tree. We have received 68 gifts from SJOW parishioners and Christmas cards made by the kids of CCD classes of SJOW. 

We have delivered 110 gifts and Christmas Cards to the seniors who are living in nursing homes and homebound. Thanks again for your kindness, you have made many people happy during Christmas season.

SJOW MONTHLY BREAKFAST

Come and join us for Breakfast this coming Sunday Jan 8th from 8am to 11:00 am. Cost $5

Menu: Island fried rice, Sausage w/Gravy, Hash Browns, Scrambled eggs, Pancakes, Biscuits, Tea, Coffee, Juice, Cider and Hot Chocolate.

Sorry we will not be serving after the 11:30am Mass

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS

 Next class will be January 14th at PSJXXIII Parish

1:00pm - 2:30pm in English

2:30pm - 4:00pm in Viet

More information, contact: Sr. Theresa Nguyen at sotheresa2022@psj23.org. or 253-592-2541

NEW BIBLE STUDY: THE EARLY CHURCH

The next Bible Study class will begin on January 17, 2023.  This 10-week class will be offered in-person on Tuesdays from 1:00-3:00 pm, and now also as an at-home online study that may be done over the course of 1 year.  It is an historical look at Church development, growth and trials following the Ascension of Christ and for its first 500 years.

45-minute video presentations are a part of each session, and accompany a student workbook guide.  Cost of the workbook is $27

Register anytime by calling Cheryl Penry at 253-531-4355.  Signups will also be taken following some Sunday Masses.  Please register soon so that materials may be ordered. We look forward to this chance to get in touch with the Church's beginnings.  Please join us!

COLLECTING PALMS

Palms will be collected beginning the first week of January through the first week of February. Please place your palms in the basket you can find in the entrance of the church. The palms will be burned for use on Ash Wednesday.

TAX LETTER

Your 2022 Tax letter with Stewardship information will be mailed by February 1, 2023. Please be patient, we have many parishioners to process.

RCIA - RITE OF ACCEPTANCE

Jan. 8th, 2023 at 9:45 AM Mass

at Pope St. John XXIII Parish 

Catechumen, candidates from RCIA and RCIC classes, godparents and sponsors, please be present at church before 9:45am. Thank you

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY

We send our condolences to Debbie Blum and Wilke family for the loss of their loved one, Gary Wilke, who passed away Dec 28 

Eternal rest, grant unto him, and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen