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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

Congratulations

Welcome New Parishioners

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.

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

All information you need here

Announcement

Visitation Church - Coffee and Donuts After Mass

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!

Saint Rita 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.

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

Visitation Church

Painting

The trim on the church and rectory buildings are being re-painted and the project is almost complete. Not only does this freshen the look of our buildings but will also protect against water intrusion. The cost of the paint job is $16,210.
We will pay for this project out of savings and try to fundraise the amount to replenish our savings account.
Fundraising will begin in the fall. If you are interested in helping, please contact Jeannine at the Parish Office.
Any donations made to this project should be made to "Visitation Church" and indicate "painting" on your donation.

Pope St. John XXIII STEM ACADEMY

Pope St. John XXIII STEM Academy is a parish school; thus, it is a ministry of the parish and an extension of the mission of the Catholic Church. We are guided by God and our Catholic foundation in all things. Catholic education is rooted in history and it is rooted in transcendent values. As a parish school, the mystery of the Trinity is an essential belief. The Trinity reveals that God is relational. Through our communion and through our diversity, we encounter God. You do not need to be Catholic to be a student at Pope St. John XXIII because God’s grace is a gift for all people.

Pope St. John XXIII is a community where we joyfully encounter Christ in one another. Every member of our community brings us to an encounter with Christ. Every student, staff member, teacher and school leader comes to school with different experiences and prior knowledge. We all learn at different rates and in different ways. And we all hunger for a deeper relationship with God.

Our graduates will have an encounter with Jesus Christ that will remain as a profound and unforgettable experience, resonating with the graduate throughout all of life. Pope St. John XXIII STEM Academy transforms the individual lives of our graduates who in turn will transform the lives of others in the communities, parishes, and families that they will serve in the future. In effect, graduates from Pope St. John XXIII STEM Academy will transform the world.

Parking Lot- Parking is available on Sundays in the back half of the school playground. Please enter through the alleyway and exit on South Lawrence St.

Outreach Community

Catholic Cemeteries in Seattle, WA

Catholic Cemeteries in Seattle, WA will be hosting a Meet & Greet

at Pope St. John XXIII Parish

on September 7th and 8th.

A speaker will present at the 4:30pm Mass on Saturday and the 9:45am Mass on Sunday.

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.