WEEKLY CONTRIBUTION

Dec 18: $4,295.14 -  57 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

Reminder: we have the Christmas card post office set up in the vestibule of the Church now until January 8th. Save a stamp and drop your parishioner Christmas card in the bins provided. Please check for cards when you come to Mass. Merry Christmas!

SOLEMNITY OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD

• Saturday, Dec 31 - New Year Eve: Mass at 6pm
•  Sunday, Jan 1, 2023 - New Year Day: Mass at 8am & 11:30am

UPCOMING SJOW MONTHLY BREAKFAST

Mark your calendar our Breakfast is next Sunday January 8th from 8am to 11:00 am. Come early and enjoy a great breakfast. 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!

THANK YOU MESSAGE FOR CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE

Thanks to the generosity, of many, our partnership with Brian from Grocery Outlet, Visitation School, monetary and food donations FROM GENEROUS PARISHIONERS and to all of the volunteers who joined the dedicated members of the Ministries of the Poor!

70 Baskets were distributed to those who came to us in need. Actual cost per basket $51.76 Total $3.683.40 Cost paid after donations and discounts $2,983.40. Thank You to the 18 volunteers, the Ministries of the Poor Members and ALL who worked to make this another great success!