POPE ST. JOHN XXIII PARISH

St. John of the Woods Mission

7025 S Park Ave, Tacoma WA 98408

Pope St. John XXIII Parish News

New Offering Envelope Company


Starting February 1, 2025, we will transition to a new donation envelope provider: Offering Envelope Series from National Church Solutions (NCS/PushPay #60128). If you experience any issues receiving your donation envelopes, please don’t hesitate to contact the front office for assistance.

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Bắt đầu từ ngày 1 tháng 2 năm 2025, chúng tôi sẽ chuyển sang sử dụng nhà cung cấp phong bì quyên góp mới: Offering Envelope Series từ National Church Solutions (NCS/PushPay #60128). Nếu quý vị gặp bất kỳ vấn đề nào liên quan đến việc nhận phong bì quyên góp, xin vui lòng liên hệ với văn phòng giáo xứ để được hỗ trợ.

Collections

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

Jubilee Year - Pilgrim of hope

Faith Formation


Congratulate those babies to be baptized

in December and January

  • Achim Aseda Bangoura
  • Genovia McDaniel
  • John Patrick Maxim
  • Maisie Stewart
  • Peter Corbin William Lowers
  • Shammil Nhyra Bangoura
  • Trinity Louise Mendez

Happy Wedding

Byron Nordgren and Kim-Truc Do

Wedding Mass on Jan. 5, 2025

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

January 5- Rite of Acceptance: 9:30 AM at PSJXXIII, Sponsors need to be there.

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.

February 15: We celebrate the Rite of Sending at 4:30pm Mass. All candidates, catechumen, godparents and sponsors need to attend.

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!


Saint Rita Church of PSJXXIII Parish Family



Upcoming Prayer Services and Coffee Hour Fellowship:


Saturday, 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 are always welcome. They can be brought on Saturdays or mailed directly to Pope St. John XXIII, clearly marked for St.Rita.


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


Read the Meeting Minutes

Outreach Community


Pope St. John XXIII STEM ACADEMY

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.


In Loving Memory

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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