The recent elementary school shooting in Texas this week is again an unspeakable act of violence against the innocent and the community. The pain and suffering happening now cry out for all Christians to pray and pray against this kind of evil. 

This Sunday after the 9:45 mass outside in the front door corridor at St. Ann we will come together and pray, pray for the children, the families, the community, and our nation. We morn and share this grief as part of God's family. Please join us

Eternal rest grant unto your children and teachers in this horrible tragedy in Texas, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon these innocent victims. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace and be with you eternally. Amen



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!

TOGETHER WE CAN be Christ to Others

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I am grateful for the many wonderful families and individuals who make up our parish communities across all of Western Washington. During these challenging times of uncertainty, one thing is certain: As people of faith we can bring the light of Christ to others by renewing our relationship with Jesus and embracing the mission of his Church. Together, we can be Christ to others!
Every year, I ask you to join me in making a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal to support our dedicated priests, deacons, religious women and lay ministers who nourish us through the ministry of Christ by serving all God’s people in our region — in person and virtually.
Please prayerfully consider making a sacrificial gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal to continue our pastoral work for the people and parishes of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Your gift to the ACA will help us continue to serve our brothers and sisters across Western Washington.
Please know that I continue to pray for you. May God bless you abundantly for your kindness and generosity.
In the Heart of Christ,
Most Rev. Paul D. Etienne, DD, STL
Archbishop of Seattle

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 21 & 22, 2022
• Mass collection: $6,118
• Online giving: $1,267
• Viet breakfast: $1,039
   

Thank you all for supporting our parish

FIRST COMMUNION MASS

Saturday, May 28: First Communion Mass at 10:00 AM (pictures taken at 9am)



LEADERSHIP MEETINGS

• The Finance & Pastoral Council meeting: 7pm Wednesday, June 8 in School Hall
• The Liturgy meeting: 7pm Monday, June 6 on Zoom.

ANNUAL GARAGE SALE AT ST. ANN
When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday
June 16, 17 and 18

CELEBRATE CORPUS CHRISTI 

Sunday, June 19, Mass at 9:45am, and followed by the solemn procession of the Blessed Sacrament

PATRIOTIC ROSARY & MASS

Tuesday, June 30, 2022
Rosary 6:00 PM
Bilingual Mass at 7:00 PM

The Patriotic Rosary is prayed for every state in our country and for all of our legislative offices

THANK YOU

Our Religious Education Classes 2021 - 2022 are getting close to the end of the school year. What a great year! About 23 adults and teenagers from our parishes received the Sacrament of Initiation and were brought into Full Communion with the church at Easter Vigil Mass April 16. We had 95 students from St. Ann’s, SJOW’s and Visitation who received First Communion May 15, 21 and 28. There are 75 candidates in the Regional Parishes who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on June 02, 2022. We’ve also had 30 babies baptized since July.

• We wish to thank LB Gilmer, the RCIA director, and the RCIA Core Team: Rebecca Braun, Monty & Gloria Montes, Joleane Reece, Mary Jane Patnode, Lasini Salone, Brian Phuc Pham, Sr. Trinh Nguyen, Hoa Nguyen, Ngoc Khong, Quang Khong, Myling Nguyen, Cuong Pham, Le Ba and Hoan Pham.
• We thank the Adult Catechist Program: Monty Montes.
• We thank the marriage preparation program team: Monty and Gloria Montes, Deacon Mike Teskey, Tien Vo, Quang Khong, Dr. Thanh Pham, Kim Trang Nguyen, and Brian Pham.
• We thank the Baptism Team: Deacon Theman Pham, Deacon Mike Teskey, Rebecca Brawn and Sr. Theresa Nguyen.
• We thank the Religious Education Teachers and helpers at St. Ann’s: Gloria Montes, Joleane Reece, Felicidad F. Mousel, Theresa Naufahu, Theodore Mills, Hien Tran and Don McMakin.
• We thank the Religious Education Teachers and helpers at St. John of the Woods: Twyla Halmrast, David Kopchynski, Sabrina Barrientos, Raymonde Wade, Jasmyn Martinez, Laricia Garcia, and Dee Dawson.
• Thanks to Visitation Religious Education helpers were Carla and Danielle O'Hearne, and Theresa (Tess) Rivera
• We thank the Confirmation Teachers and helpers: Jim Hardesty, Cindy Almogela, Rebecca Brawn, Brian Pham, Bao Huong Doan, Kevin Nguyen, Jason Chu and Sr. Kim Tran.
• We thank those who helped with annulments: Janet Byard, Richard McMakin, Tien Vo and Deacon Mike Teskey.

Thank you very much for giving your time and talents. You are good stewards and good examples in our parishes. We hope you all return next year. We thank you Fr. Tuan Nguyen, pastor, Fr. Pat McDermott, and Fr. Hendry for your support and all of your hard work helping our programs to be successful. God bless our New Parish, Pope St. John XXIII

MASS OF CONFIRMATION

Thursday, June 2 at 7pm at St. Ann Parish

Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Frank Schuster

Rehearsal on Sunday May 29 at 6pm, sponsors need to be there.

THE NEW PARISH

The New Parish plans to build a new school on St Ann ground soon. We are currently in the planning phase and need help on the following subjects: Survey, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural and Geotechnical designs. If you have any such experience and are willing to help, please contact Louie Tran as 253-230-4265 or louietran61@gmail.com.

FOR SALE

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 SA or SJOW from 9am to 3pm or call the parish offices or Sr. Theresa 253-592-2541. Thank You

Visitation STEM Academy

Open Enrollment Officially for 2022 - 2023

Visit our website: https://visitationstemacademy.org/

We are currently accepting enrollment for in-person learning for all grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade!

Our application process is easy! Just go to our “Admissions” tab from our webpage where you can request information and an online application. Please don’t let income prevent you from applying. We are committed to serving our community and will work with your family to make Catholic Education affordable.
 

We invite you to visit VCSA – tour our school, learn more about our curriculum, and meet our faculty and staff who are excited to work with your family to make a positive impact in the lives of your children. We at Visitation appreciate the importance of choosing the right school for your family and are here to answer any questions you may have.

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.