POPE ST. JOHN XXIII PARISH

St. John of the Woods Mission

7025 S Park Ave, Tacoma WA 98408

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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:

Pledge and Set Up Online Giving

New Offering Envelope Company


We have received questions and concerns about the new donation envelopes. Thank you for bringing these to our attention! 

 Included in your monthly packets is an envelope addressed to "Pope St. John XXIII Parish" in the address line instead of your name and address. These envelopes can be used when you are out of town or unable to come to Mass. You can simply put your donation in this envelope and mail it to the church.

Otherwise, please use the weekly donation envelopes with your name and address.


A second concern is the name Pope St. John XXIII Parish on all the envelopes, rather than each church building's specific name, like St. John of the Woods or Visitation. Our Parish Family name is Pope St. John XXIII Parish. This is the proper name under Canon Law. Each church building retains its original name. Your donations will remain at the site that you donate it to. While the envelopes may look different, please be assured that your donations remain at the church you give it to and go towards the operations at that site. If you have any other concerns, please reach out to the Parish Office. 

Here is the Q&A should people asked about "naming" page 5. https://archseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/QA-Partners-in-the-Gospel-updated-Jan-2024_English-min.pdf

GIẢI THÍCH VỀ PHONG BÌ MỚI CỦA GIÁO XỨ

Chúng con đã nhận được những câu hỏi và mối quan tâm về các bì thư quyên góp mới. Cảm ơn quý cộng đoàn đã phản hồi cho chúng con!

 

Phong bì Parish Sacrificial Offering: Dùng để đóng góp các ngày Chúa Nhật.



Phong bì Địa Chỉ Đến Pope St. John XXIII Parish: Có thể được sử dụng khi quý vị đi xa hoặc không thể tham dự Thánh Lễ; có thể gửi qua bưu điện. Từ tháng 4 trở đi, phong bì này sẽ được đóng stamp sẵn


Phong bì Building and Area Improvements: Dùng để đóng góp cho việc sửa chữa cơ sở vật chất của nhà thờ


Phong bì Initial Offering: Xin đừng quan tâm đến phong bì này, từ Tháng 4 trở đi, quý vị sẽ không nhận được nó nữa. Nếu quý vị có bất kỳ thắc mắc nào khác, xin vui lòng liên hệ với Sr. Linh hoặc Anh Thiện Đinh (thiendinh@psj23.org.) 

Jubilee Year - Pilgrim of hope

Faith Formation

Congratulate those babies to be baptized in February 2025


Feb. 14: Paulette Chavez Palomares
Feb. 22: 4 childen: Iolana Wojtowicz, Matoa Peter Foafoa-Inocentes, Raquel Akuina Theresa Foafoa-Inocentes, Steven Mathew Foafoa, Kimberly Sosefina Coates-Keopuhiwa.
Feb. 23: 2 children Ada Leonie Peralta Guillen and Evangline Taong Plasencia


Baptism Preparation Class

Class will be offered for parents and godparents who have new born babies and children under 7 years old. PSJXXIII Every Second Saturday: Next class is January 11, or February 8

1:00 –2:30pm class in English

2:30 – 4:00pm in Vietnamese 

By Deacon Theman 

At Pope St John XXIII Parish Center. Please call Sr. Theresa at 592-2541 or email <sotheresa2022@psj23.org>

CCD Class  - Wednesdays

Time: 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.



OCIA Class at every Monday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the PSJXXIII religious school

OCIA/OCIC is the process by which people become members of the Roman Catholic Church.
 Rite of Acceptance:
The Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens marks the end of the Pre-Catechumenate and the beginning of the second phase - the Catechumenate.
 
 
Saturday, Feb 15th: Rite of Sending at 4:30 PM Mass (Sponsors need to be there)
Saturday, March 15th: Rite of Election at 11:00 AM (Sponsors need to be there) at St. Charles (7112 S 12th St., Tacoma)
 Sunday, Mar. 23rd: First Scrutiny at St. John of the Woods at 11:30am Mass. (9903 24th Ave. SE.)
Saturday, Mar. 29th: Second Scrutiny at PSJ23 4:30pm Mass
Saturday, April 5th: Third Scrutiny at PSJ23 at 4:30 pm Mass
Saturday, April 12th: RETREAT at SJOW from 9am to 12 noon. Sponsors need to be there.
Saturday, April 19th, Rehearsal from 9am to 10:30am. Sponsors need to be there.
Easter Vigil, Baptism at 8:00 PM Mass.


Adult Catechism Class

Every Wednesday at 6:30 to 7:30 at the PSJXXIII Parish Center

We use the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church as our study, prayer, and meditation guide.

Pray For Us, O Holy Mother of God, That We May Be Made Worthy of the Promises of Christ.

Contact Monty at (253) 304-4473

Email: montypm@msn.com

– Class is No-cost

Come to the class and Join Us!


Mariage Preparation Class

Saturday April 26 and May 3 at Milner Center from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM


Contact:  Sr. Theresa at 592-2541 or email <sotheresa2022@psj23.org>

ThuyTien Vo: 253-307-3320 or email: "Vo Tien" <thuytienvo2000@yahoo.com>

Saint Rita Church of PSJXXIII Parish Family


Dear Friends,


We are looking forward to celebrating our Church Consecration Day on Saturday, April 26, and St. Rita's Feast Day on Saturday, May 24. Both will be celebrated with Mass at 11 a.m., each followed by a social event. There will be more specific details in the next few weeks.


Upcoming Prayer Services and Coffee Hour Fellowship:

Saturday, February 8, *10 am. Anointing of the Sick will also be administered

Saturday, February 15, *10 am

Saturday, February 22, *10 a.m.

Saturday, March 1, *10 a.m.

* The Rosary is prayed at 9:45 a.m. prior to the liturgical readings for the day and the prayers of supplication 


Donations for the upkeep of St. Rita Church are always welcome. They can be brought on Saturdays or mailed directly to Pope St. John XXIII, clearly marked for St.Rita. Also, there is the link to online donations that go directly to into St. Rita Church fund https://ppay.co/x5kCu6hL3yE 


St. Rita, Pray for us

Fr. Sacco, Pray for us

Fr. Baffaro, Pray for us


God Bless,

Francie Messina Jordan


 

We need parishioners to join our facility team.  Volunteering as part of the facility team is a beautiful way to serve God and your parish community. By helping care for the church, you contribute to maintaining a sacred space where we gather to worship, pray, and seek comfort. Your efforts, no matter how small, help create a welcoming and peaceful environment for others to encounter God. It's a humble and rewarding form of stewardship that allows you to give back to the church that nourishes your faith, while also strengthening bonds with fellow parishioners as you work together for a common purpose.

Contact: Thien Dinh at (253) 279-3361 

or thiendinh@psj23.org.

More Information about Saint Rita Church

Visitation Church of PSJXXIII Parish Family


Ramp-Ribbon Cutting February 2

After months of work and waiting, the wheelchair ramp was installed in the lower hall at Visitation. We offer a special thank you to John Albers for diligently working with the City and contractor to make this project happen. The ramp now ensures that all of our parishioners are able to attend parish social events in the hall and keeps us in compliance with ADA regulations.

Outreach Community


Pope St. John XXIII STEM ACADEMY

Welcome back - Father Hendry

Early Learning - Collier Center


The Early Learning Center at the Collier Center secured a grant through the State of WA to do several minor renovations to improve safety for our students. This included replacing rotting wood in the ramps and stairs, installing new windows, replacing part of the roof, adding another external exit at the rear of the building, adding an ADA ramp at the rear of the building, new paint, and exterior lighting. Construction will be finished by mid-February. We are so grateful for everyone's patience throughout this process and excited for the updates to this building! 


New Ramp

New Outdoor Paint

New Door and New Window

Parish Family- Facilities Team

We need parishioners to join our facility team. Volunteering as part of the facility team is a beautiful way to serve God and your parish community. By helping care for the church, you contribute to maintaining a sacred space where we gather to worship, pray, and seek comfort. Your efforts, no matter how small, help create a welcoming and peaceful environment for others to encounter God. It's a humble and rewarding form of stewardship that allows you to give back to the church that nourishes your faith, while also strengthening bonds with fellow parishioners as you work together for a common purpose.

Contact: Father Tuan, Fr. Hendry after Mass

or Thien Dinh at (253) 279-3361

or thiendinh@psj23.org.


Job Opportunity

Job Opportunity

Title: Facilities Operator

Compensation: 40 hours/week, non-exempt, salary based on candidate's experience and skills in relation to job description. Excellent benefits.


PSJXXIII is seeking a Facilities Operator. We are a 1,000 plus parish family made up of five campuses.  The position oversees and performs the daily and long-term maintenance, construction/renovation programs and facility maintenance services to the grounds and buildings within the PSJXXIII campuses. Administers daily operations including grounds, maintenance, safety, security, transportation and energy management systems for all PSJ parish campuses and school. The successful candidate will have facilities maintenance experience and excellent organizational skills; demonstrated successful facilities repair and maintenance work experience. Knowledge and commitment to the mission of the Parish and Catholic Church in Western Washington. 


To apply, please complete the application process at the button below and send to Jeannine Wargo at jwargo@psj23.org, along with a resume.

Prayer Lists

Pope Saint John XXIII


Krista Brown, 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 Weber, Woody Woodring


  • Anointing of the sick / need a priest. Call Sr. Anna 253.592.2455                   
  • For anointing of the sick please call Sr. Anna at 253-592-2455.

Visitation and Saint Rita 

Tim Berntsen, Milo Ternes, Tony George, Rick Shurbet, Sabina & George Lockhart, Dick Vargo, Elaine Elliott, Lillian Albers, 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, 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. Aaron Turner and her Family. All those suffering in war and strife.  


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


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