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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.)

Assistance with Envelopes, Tax Statements, and Registrations

ThienDinh and Sr.Linh will be available at the entrance doors after the Masses this weekend, March 1 and 2, to listen and assist with matters related to offering envelopes, tax statements, online giving, and registrations.

We will be available to help with the following:

Envelopes: Provide explanations, translations, additions or cancellations, and name corrections.
Registration: Add family members, separate new families, correct names, update email addresses, and change home addresses.
Online Giving: Offer guidance and assistance.

We will be available at the following Masses:

Pope Saint John XXIII:
Saturday: 4:30 PM Mass
Sunday: 7:45 AM Mass
Sunday: 9:45 AM MAss
Sunday 4:00 PM Mass
Saint John of the Woods:
Sunday: 11:30 AM Mass
Visitation Church
Saturday March 8th: 9:00 AM Mass
Sunday March 9th: 9:30 AM Mass

Jubilee Year - Pilgrim of hope

We rent 3 buses total 160 seats.
Please let us know asap. The seats are soon to be taken.

If you're interested in joining a pilgrimage to Rome with Father Thomas, please see the information below.

Faith Formation

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 Classes - Wednesdays

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

March 15, Confirmation Retreat at PSJXXIII from 9am to 7pm.

First Reconciliation:
March 19th: 6:30pm at PSJXXIII
March 21st: 6:30pm at SJOWM
March 30th: 2:00pm at PSJXXIII

First Communion Retreat:
March 28th: 5pm at PSJXXIII
March 30th: 9:45am at SJOWM

Confirmation Confession at PSJXXIII:
April 6th: 6pm (Brian's class)
April 7th: 6pm (Cindy's class)
April 8th: 6pm (Lasini's Class)

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, 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>

Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement (TNTT) will begin early registrations with $30 discount on March 2, March 9th, and March 16th after 7:45am and 4:00pm mass. First day of TNTT will be on March 23rd.

New this year, we have a referral discount for anyone bringing a friend who was not registered last year and get an additional $20 off during early registration dates.

Repainting Church - Gratitude Volunteers

Son Lai Tran Nha Tho

Repainting the Church Ceiling

Saint Rita Church of PSJXXIII Parish Family

We will pray the Stations of the Cross at St. Rita on Good Friday, April 18. There is a Liturgy meeting tonight at PSPXXIII at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall where it will be discussed along with the two spring Masses at St. Rita (infor below). Fr. Tuan said that all are invited to attend. I will forward the agenda to you in a separate email. If you would like to participate in the Stations as a reader, Cross or candle bearer, let me know.

Upcoming St. Rita Masses: Our Church Consecration Day on Saturday, April 26, will include an 11 a.m. Mass and then fellowship with coffee and treats in the church hall afterwards. Cookie or pastry donations will be very much appreciated. St. Rita's Feast Day is on Saturday, May 24. It also includes Mass at 11 a.m., followed by a light lunch in the church hall. A freewill donation of a minimum of $10 donation per person for the lunch is suggested. We ask that you RSVP to me by May 10th so that we can plan the food for the lunch. There will be a raffle at the end of the luncheon. Tickets will be sold after both Masses with the drawing on May 24. No need to be present to win.

***** If you would like to participate as a minister at either or both Masses, please let me know in what ministry and I will have one of our organizers contact you.

We hope to see you tomorrow at our Prayer Service. Reminder: next Saturday, March 8, includes the Anointing of the Sick. Invite others from other parishes to join us.

Upcoming Prayer Services and Coffee Hour Fellowship

Saturday, March 1, *10 a.m.

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

Saturday, March 15 *10 am

Saturday, March 22, *10 am

* 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

Lenten Small Group

One of the most effective ways to strengthen your faith and community is by joining a small group. This Lent, we will be offering a small reflection group each Sunday throughout Lent. The theme is "Pilgrims of Hope" which aligns with the theme of hope in this Jubilee Year. All are welcome to join this small group at coffee and donuts in the lower hall following the 9:30 am Mass at Visitation.

Visitation Choir - members Needed

Have you ever considered joining the choir? Do you love to sing? This Lent, we invite interested singers to join us during the 40 days of the Lenten season. Choir rehearsals are on Thursday evenings and at 8:30 am on Sundays. Choir will sing at the 9:30 am Mass at Visitation on Sundays through Lent and on Easter. Please contact Jeannine Wargo at jwargo@psj23.org or (253) 229-2077 if interested.

Outreach Community

Pope St. John XXIII STEM ACADEMY

Parish Family- Facilities Team

Contact: Father Tuan, Fr. Hendry after Mass

or Thien Dinh at (253) 279-3361

or thiendinh@psj23.org.

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

Toni Stephenson, 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.