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POPE ST. JOHN XXIII PARISH
St. John of the Woods Mission
7025 S Park Ave, Tacoma WA 98408
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St. John of the Woods Mission
Visitation Church
St. Rita Church
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Mass/Events
Baptism Class
Class will be offered for parents and godparents who have new born babies and children under 7 years old. PSJXXIII Every Second Saturday
1:00 –2:30pm class in English
By Deacon Theman
At Pope St John XXIII Parish Center. Please call Sr. Theresa at 592-2541 or email <sotheresa2022@psj23.org>
Congratulations
Babies to be baptized
Babies to be baptized
Oct. 19th:
- Elias Jaeyoung Redden
- Gemma Sen Wilkinson
Oct. 20th:
- (Joseph) Jayden Khang Nguyen
- (Teresa) Emily Phuong Anh Phung
- (Ane) Lila Gialan Vu
- (Peter) Peter Ho
Oct. 26th:
- Alexa Lilian Gomez Arroyo
Oct. 27th:
- (Inhaxio) Vincent Nguyen
- (Rosa) Victoria Nguyen
November 3rd:
- (Martino) Maximus Uy Vu Bui
Announcement
Calling All Bakers
We are in need of baked goods and canned items for the Pope Saint John XXIII Fall Harvest Bazaar Bake Booth!
If you're interested in meeting new people, reconnecting with familiar faces, or even co-chairing to help make the event a success, we invite you to participate. Come by and share your delicious goods!
Thank you, Gaye Jensen (253- 318 - 2077)
WHY REGISTER IN A PARISH?
A Catholic parish is the single most important part of our Catholic Church. Our church is where we continue the mission of Jesus Christ. Here we publicly express our faith and give witness of our communion with God and with one another.
There are several reasons to register:
· A sense of belonging and identity in a parish community.
· Provides the parish community with a way to welcome you.
· In times of joy and in times of struggle, you have the support of a faith family.
· It is a commitment to practice your faith.
· Gives a chance for you and your family to be counted and heard in the parish.
· Registering includes you in the planning for the needs of the parish.
· Gives the parish a way to connect with you, especially when family has the dying person.
· Guidance to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, or Holy Matrimony, and Reconciliation
· Will facilitate the registration process at PSJ STEM Academy if you have children who plan to attend.
Register online Form: https://www.psj23.org/forms
or Scan the QR Code
Knight of the Columbus
PSJ XXIII-Fellowship Breakfast
Sunday, October 13
After the 9:45 Mass
Come Join Us!
Saint Rita Church of PSJXXIII Parish Family
Fall New
Dear Friends,
Recent Update: this Saturday, October 12, 10 a.m. Prayer Service will include Anointing of the Sick! Spread the word.
As you know. Fran Laudidio passed away late last month. Her funeral is scheduled at St. Rita on Saturday, October 19th at 11 a.m.
Also, Joy Viafore passed away last week. Her Rosary will be Monday, October 21 at 6 p.m. and funeral will be Tuesday, October 22 at 11 a.m. Both at St. Rita.
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, October 13, Mass 9:30 a.m. and Breakfast Paint Project Fundraiser following, Visitation Church, $5 per person, $20 per family donation for quiche, bacon, croissants, donuts, fruit,orange juice
Saturday, October 19, Funeral Mass for Fran Laudidio, St. Rita Church, 11 a.m.
Monday, October 21, Rosary for Joy Viafore at 6 p.m. at St. Rita Church
Tuesday, October 22, Funeral Mass for Joy Viafore at 11 a.m. at St. Rita Church
Tuesday, October 22, Fr, Sacco's 100th Birthday! RIP Fr. Sacco
We will be meeting for Saturday prayer and coffee hour on the upcoming dates:
Saturday, October 12, 10 a.m., includes Anointing of the Sick
Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m. cancelled for Fran Laudadio's funeral
Saturday, October 26, 10 a.m.
Please consider donating for upkeep of St. Rita Church.. You can bring donations to Saturday prayer services or mail directly to Pope St. John Parish. Mark clearly for St. Rita of Cascia Church.
St. Rita, Pray for Us
Fr. Sacco, Pray for Us
Fr. Baffaro, Pray for Us
God Bless,
Francie Messina Jordan
Volunteers of our Parish Family at St. Ritashave been busy over the summer keeping the grounds looking beautiful. Thank you to our volunteers who serve the Church by helping with the groundwork at St. Ritas! If you have a green thumb and a desire to help with grounds upkeep at any of our campuses, please contact the Parish Office to find out where you can help.
Visitation Church of PSJXXIII Parish Family
Resumed coffee and donuts
We've resumed coffee and donuts at Visitation following the 9:30 Mass each Sunday. In order to enjoy this social hour each week, we need people to sign up to bring donuts. It's an easy way to serve your parish community. Just sign up for a date, bring 4-5 dozen donuts a few minutes before Mass, and stay to enjoy!
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.
Visitation Breakfast Fundraiser October 13
Thank you for your generous support of our breakfast fundraiser last Sunday! We raised $1,064 to be applied towards the paint project that happened over the summer. Thank you to the group of volunteers who organized, donated and spent time preparing such a delicious breakfast! Stay tuned for more fundraising events coming soon!
Pope St. John XXIII STEM ACADEMY
NO SCHOOL - Parent-Teacher Conferences Oct. 24 & 25
Trunk-or-Treat Saturday October 26th 4pm – 6pm
All Saints Day Mass – November 1st
Our usual Thursday morning Mass on October 31st is moved to Friday November 1st for the celebration of All Saints Day. We encourage the students to dress up as saints on that day as we remember that each of us is a saint in the making.
Picture Day Tuesday, Oct. 22
Get Ready!! School Spirit Week is October 28th – November 1st
Outreach Community
September Report - We Sent out:
526 lunches for 264 people,
91 bag of groceries,
125 bags of frozen/produce,
8015 pounds of food.
91 clothing bags worth $734.00
Food bank for 210 people belonging to 70 families;
20 gas cards ($500.00), 15 bus tickets ($75.00);
600 people received help through 21 volunteers who served at the site.
Next meeting: Oct. 23rd at 11:30 am at Visitation.
Saint John of the Woods - Fall Harvest Festival 2024
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In Loving Memory of
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 & Marge Weber, Woody Woodring.
- We pray for Ssgt. Wells, all servicemen, servicewomen and their families.
- For anointing of the sick please call Sr. Anna at 253-592-2455.
Visitation and Saint Rita
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.
- For the anointing of the sick please call Sr. Anna at 253-592-2455.
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