Tacoma New Parish has a NAME

It has been a journey transitioning the five Tacoma parishes into one new parish including St. John of the Woods as a mission of the new parish. There have been a few hurdles, some angst, loads of teamwork, and now realization that the time is almost here. And one major action item has been accomplished, the new parish has a name – Pope St. John XXIII Parish.

Naming of the new parish was a major step, one that Archbishop Etienne gave up to prayer. He wanted the name to reflect one of the core visions of our parish. Pope John XXIII convened the Second Vatican Council, which transformed the Catholic Church. And now we are undergoing another type of transformation by uniting our faith, values and dedication into the new parish and school.

The Archbishop appreciated the effort of parish leaders and parishioners who provided input in the naming effort. The final process took place at last Wednesday’s Pastoral/Finance Council meeting where members from all five parishes listened to Fr. Tuan’s assessment of where the process was and then voted on the final two names presented by the Archbishop.

Each of the five parishes have gone through many emotions that come with change to our parish life. The hope is that the new name will bring unity to our parish family.

Pope St. John XXIII pray for us!

TOGETHER WE CAN be Christ to others



Hopefully you had a chance to read Archbishop Etienne’s letter and the importance and impact of your gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. This weekend our parishioners will witness at Mass to the impact of the Annual Catholic Appeal to minister to those in need, build the Catholic faith within us and directly support our parish mission services. Please consider Archbishop’s message as you discern your gift. We hope you take time to read the campaign materials and prayerfully consider how you and your family will participate. Use the envelope in the pew or the QR code to give today. Keep an eye on the tracking thermometer at the church’s entrance and on our website to see our progress!

Our parish goal this year is $44,328. All gifts received over our goal will be returned to the parish for our parish project which is new fences around Church’s property. Please prayerfully consider how you can participate in helping our parish be a light to others.

There are many ways to make a gift or pledge:

• Give online at archseattle.org/GiveACA
• Make your gift by phone at 800-809-4921
• Place your ACA envelope into the collection basket at your parish or in the mail
• Scan the QR code to make your gift

God Gives It All Then Calls Us To Share

• May 7 & 8, 2022
• Mass collection: $6,392
• Online giving: $917
   

Thank you all for supporting our parish

Calvary Cemetery in Tacoma is reinstating their Memorial Day Mass this year, on Monday May 30th at 11:00 am at the main altar.

THE CEMETERY ADDRESS: 5212 70TH St. West Tacoma WA 98467

Please join us!

We have organic, pure pressed and canned apple juice, apple sauce (nothing added), and preserved pears and pear butter for sale in our office. There are also greengage plum jelly and a limited selection of other organic jellies.

Price is $4 per jar. All benefits are for the parishes. If you want some, please stop by the offices of St. Ann or St. John of the Woods from 9am to 3pm or call the parish offices or Sr. Theresa 253-592-2541. Thank You

Clarence Leingang, Muriel Bate, Mary Bostwick, Olivia Davis, Kathleen Genge, Wayne Haverkorn, Nancy Jones, Jackie Lane, Terry Mathern, Doris McGuire, Wesley McMakin, Helen Murray, Neagle, Donald Orris, Shirley Pietz, Joleane Reece, Olivia Ripka, Bernadette Robinson, Rayanne Richardson, Milla Schlatter, Eldon & Marge Weber, Joan & Woody Woodring, Virginia Wooten

We pray for all servicemen and servicewomen and their families.