Elizabeth Schneller
Pope St. John XXIII Parish News

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Mass/Events

Anointing of the Sick
Saturday October 5th
9:00 AM Mass at VIS
4: 30 AM Mass at PSJ
6:00 PM Mass at SJOW

Sunday October 6th
8:00 AM Mass at SJOW
9: 30 AM Mass at VIS
11:30 PM Mass at SJOW
Welcome New Parishioners
Congratulation
Congratulations - Baptism
Maria Clara Nguyen

Faith Formation

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>
Religious Education Programs
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.
We still accept registration till the end of September, the last day is Oct. 6th.
Please register your child as soon as possible.
We are blessed to have class from Prek to high school.
Registration forms in the church vestibule OR pick up from the Parish Office, or online at https://www.psj23.org.
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
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.
Religious Education Teacher
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
Announcement
Pregnancy Aid of Tacoma Needs Your Help!
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)
Longest Married Couple Project:

SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR THE LONGEST MARRIED COUPLE PROJECT!
Would you like to honor a couple who has had a long Marriage? Nominate them for the Longest Married Couple Project!
Nominations are being made for the Longest Married Couple Project (LMC), sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter. WWME accepts nominations from families and friends of those who have long marriages. Nominations can be made until Sept. 1, 2024. The National and State winners will be announced in October. For more information, and to nominate a couple, go to https://wwme.org/community/sponsored-events/longest-married-couple Click on the “Start Now” button and complete the form. That’s it!
Would you like to honor a couple who has had a long Marriage? Go to: https://wwme.org/community/sponsored-events/longest-married-couple
Knight of the Columbus
The Hall in used Week September 15, and September 22
so, there is "NO" Coffee and Doughnuts Meeting after the Sunday Pope St John XXIII at 9:45 Mass in the Parish Hall.
Thank you

Saint Rita Church of PSJXXIII Parish Family
Saint Rita- Saturday Prayer Group
Beginning Sept. 7, the Saturday prayer group that meets at St. Ritas will begin meeting at 10 am each Saturday. All PSJ parishioners from all of our campuses are welcome to join this prayer group with time for fellowship afterwards.
Visitation Church of PSJXXIII Parish Family

Fundraising
We need your help in fundraising ideas for the paint project! We'll have a short meeting following Mass this Sunday, Sept. 8 at Coffee & Donuts. Anyone that is available to help, please stop by.

Pope St. John XXIII STEM ACADEMY

Each Thursday, PSJ students are blessed to have Fr. Hendry visit their classrooms for religion. Students enjoy seeing Fr. Hendry each week and look forward to future religion classes with him. Thank you, Fr. Hendry!

Mark in your Calendar- Back To Cirriculum Night
September 17th, 2024
6:30pm – 8:00pm - Upper Hall
Outreach Community

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Prayer Groups and Those in Our Prayers
Pope Saint John XXIII
Krista Brown, 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.
- We pray for Ssgt. Wells, all servicemen, servicewomen and their families.
- For anointing of the sick please call Sr. Anna at 253-592-2455.
South Tacoma Chapel
Lillian Albers, 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, 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.