We had a wonderful Fall Harvest Festival last weekend with so many joy and fellowship. We thank the core team members who assisted us in organizing this event and warmly welcomed many people who came to support this year Fall Harvest Festival & Bazaar. 

This year's Fall Harvest Festival allocated funds to keep the meditation garden (behind the rectory & connected to the large cross) professionally maintained. Thanks to the thoughtfulness of Karen Knobbe & the Black Apron Ladies who work the festival and your generous support to the festival.

This garden is an area where tasteful pieces of memorabilia from your family be placed on the grounds. This is for all family members living and/or deceased. This is for all the families that have supported & grown with SJOW over the years. 

Where: St. John of the Woods Church
When: this 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

• Oct 2: $6,085 - 82 Env & online 

Thank you for your continued support

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/donate-now

Mary is still looking for a volunteer to pray the Rosary and/or the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy before the 8am Sunday Mass. Please consider this ministry, if interested contact: Mary Cabrera at 253-208-2462.

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. Hope you can join us.



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



Children’s Mass at St. John of the Woods:  Oct 30 at 11:30am

We ask the parents to help the children to collect canned food and bring 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

Our next lunch is Oct. 19th at 11:30am in the parish hall.

All are invited!

There will be coffer & donuts this Sunday after the 8am & 11:30am Masses

Come and join us

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

Celebration of Pope St. John XXIII Parish Feast

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 the feast day celebration. We also welcomed parishioners of all 5 parishes who joined us on this celebration as we walk together on a new path to build up our new parish. 

Veneration of St. Sharbel's relics



When: Thursday, Nov 3, from 7am - 10am
Where: Pope St. John XXIII Parish

PSJXXIII STEM Academy

Ministry to the Poor

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

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

Angie Anderson, Anna Kaperick, Aurora Maddela, Betty Polansky, Brandon, Carlos & Claudia Caballero, Carol Kalapus, Connie Bender, Courtney Kryder, Damian Roldon, Daniel & Laricia Garcia, Danny Sneed, Dave Casey, Donna & Dick Severson, Dorothy Harris, Evelyn Allen, Evymae Sablan, Frances & Margaret Chisholm, Gary Wilke, Gordon & Nichole Chisholm III, Helga Smith, Heidi Gibson, Irene Simon, Isaako Malo, Isaiah Williams, Jack Nyegaard, James Moe, Jan Talley, Jennifer Akins, Joan Ellis, John Murphy, Jonathan Keen, Judith Levesque, Kari Tinsely, Keith Browne, Larry & JoAnn Reyes, Larry Anderson, Larry Luedke, Liam Chisholm, Linda Johnson, Lois Zahnan, Marge Berntsen, Military: SPC Sean Gilson, AMN Mason Land, WO-1 Stephen Adelman, Natalie Vieria, Robert Delgado, Robert Lumas, Rod Stormshak, Roxane Fulp, Susan Kitaji, Treaver Yates, Wendy Hanchett, 

For anointing of the sick please call Sr. Anna at 253-592-2455