Online Giving
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 at link below:
Dear Friends in Christ,
Here are funeral arrangements for Father David Gese:
Vigil:
Sunday August 18, 2024, 7pm
Visitation, Tacoma
Fr. Dwight Lewis to preside
Funeral Mass
Monday August 19, 2024, 10am
Holy Trinity, Bremerton
Bishop Frank Schuster to preside and preach
Reception to follow in parish hall
Committal
Monday August 19, 2024, 2pm
Calvary Cemetery in Tacoma
Father Tuan Nguyen to preside
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Thach Thai Nhon
& Do Quynh Huong
Debbie Orlando
The CCD Registration Form is ready for families to pick up at the entrance to church or you can go to the parish website: www.psj23.org
Please register as soon as possible so that we can prepare for the year make students lists for each grade and teachers can prepare.
We are very fortunate to be able to have CCD classes for our young people from Pre-K to 8th grade; First Communion classes for 2nd grade and older. These help them know their Faith, learn to live it and love it. Please give your children this opportunity by registering them for CCD. Please contact Sr. Theresa: 253-592-2541 or sotheresa2022@psj23.org for more information.
Coming Soon !!!
Starting Monday, September 09, 2024 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Pope St. John XXIII Religious Center.
For anyone from 16-106 who is:
1) Interested in learning more about the Catholic faith
2) Would like to be Baptized Catholic or confirmed
3) A lapsed Catholic
4) Anyone wanting a refresher.
It’s going to be GREAT!!!
We invite you to come take a deeper look into the Catholic Faith.
Please email LB Gilmer at
lbgilmer@psj23.org or contact Sr. Theresa at (253) 592-2541.
Looking for a way to give back to the church? Stewardship-time-talent? Teaching Religious Education or helping with the Confirmation Program may be for you. As Catholics our responsibility is to play an active part in educating the young people of our parish. If you feel you can be a teacher, please contact us. You can call
Sr. Theresa: 253-592-2541 or sotheresa2022@psj23.org
Pregnancy Aid serves the well-being of families with children in & beyond the womb by providing material and emotional support.
At this time, we are looking for sub volunteers. We are low or out of the following items: baby wipes, size NB, 5-6 diapers and Pull-Ups, preemie clothing, toddler clothing up to 5T, toys, and monetary donations.
We are open M, W, & Sat. @902 Market St. in Tacoma, from 10-1:30pm.
Please call ahead (253-383-4100)
"Dear Parishioners, the Knights of Columbus hosts a Fellowship Coffee and Doughnuts Meeting after the Sunday Pope St John 23 9:45 Mass in the Parish Hall, unless announced otherwise when there is some other event taking place in the Hall. This is a great time to meet your fellow parishioner praising God with great sharing and discussions. All of Parish Family members are invited."
Farewell and Gratitude: Josh Silone's New Journey
Josh Silone, a long time altar server and acolyte, has accepted a job in Longview, WA and will no longer be able to serve at Visitation. We offer our sincere gratitude to Josh for his loving service and leadership and training for our younger servers. May God bless Josh in all his future endeavors!
Support Needed for Church Flower Ministry
We have 2 volunteers who have offered to arrange flowers in the church. However, we have a very small budget for flowers. If you would like to donate to this ministry, please indicate on your donation that it's designated for "flowers." Thank you to our 2 volunteers who will help keep our church beautiful.
The Variables for Women's Success
Catholic Cemeteries in Seattle, WA will be hosting a Meet & Greet
at Pope St. John XXIII Parish
on September 7th and 8th.
A speaker will present at the 4:30pm Mass on Saturday and the 9:45am Mass on Sunday.
Ry Le, Virginia Wooten, Marian Bronson, Helene Cordeau, Muriel & Ron Bate, Cathy Bunger, Olivia Davis, Kathleen Genge, Anita Griggs, Wayne Haverkorn, Sally Ives, LeeAnn Koch, J. Mam, Nancy Jones, Jackie Lane, Gloria Montes, Terry Mathern, Doris McGuire, Wesley McMakin, Helen Murray, Peggy Neagle, Diane Orris, Shirley Pietz, Bob & Rayanne Richardson, Rita Shingledecker, Beverly Slanina, Eldon & Marge Weber, Woody Woodring.
Georgia Papacek, Odkod McMillin, Jennifer Brandt, Widman family, Emma Millikan, Shirley Keyes, Mick Flynn, Brad Bowles, Philip Stumpf, Norma Marchesini, John Meier, Joseph Rivera, Bob Woorley, Peter Pagano, Gene Hall, RosAnn Bridges, Petra Polequin, Brenda Gadson, Fr. Dave Gese, Dean Lucchesi, Frank & Willie Faniel, Jerry Landridge, Jim & Karen Keithley, Maxine Campbell, David Lamb, Tyler Anglin, Vanessa Elmer, Lucy Romo, Benjamin & Linda Holm, Charles, Robin Mazza, Charlie Faniel, Bobby Gatbunton Myrl Greggs, Sharon Turner and her Family. All those suffering in war and strife.
