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:
We want to express our gratitude to those who have shared their love for our parish community by serving as witness speakers for the Stewardship of Treasure Campaign across all campuses: Mike Curry, Maria Lam Thu Khuyen, Lacey Kelly, Sue Gallwas, and ThuyTien Vo. Let us thank God for His many blessings by generously sharing our time and talents. Thank you, 48 families returned the pledge card. Your support through service and donations helps maintain our parish facilities, allowing us to serve you better.
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Giáo Xứ Thánh Giáo Hoàng Gioan 23 xin chân thành cám ơn những tình nguyện viên đã chia sẻ chứng nhân cho Chiến Dịch Người Quản Lý Trung Thành trên tất cả các cơ sở: ông Mike Curry, Cô Maria Lam Thu Khuyen, Cô Lacey Kelly, Cô Sue Gallwas, và Cô ThuyTien Vo.
Chúng ta hãy cảm tạ Chúa vì những phúc lành Ngài ban bằng cách quảng đại chia sẻ thời gian và tài năng của mình.Giáo Xứ xin cảm ơn 48 gia đình đã gửi lại thẻ cam kết.
Sự hỗ trợ của quý vị thông qua phục vụ và đóng góp giúp duy trì các cơ sở của giáo xứ, cho phép chúng tôi phục vụ quý vị tốt hơn.
Congratulations on this beautiful milestone! Thank you for the countless ways you share your time, talents, and treasures with our SJOW parish community. Your dedication and generosity are a true blessing, and we’re so grateful for all you do.
The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
“All who die in God’s grace and friendship but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death, they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven.” (CCC 1030)
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.
November 2024
• We bring communion, pray and visit our parishioners at: St. Joseph, St. Clare, Tacoma General and Good Samaritan Hospitals.
• Our ministry with those in hospice gives hope to the dying and a lot of courage and comfort to their families.
• We reached out to 18 people who requested the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick at their homes, at hospitals and nursing homes. Some of them received the sacrament of reconciliation and Communion.
• We celebrate the Holy Eucharist and the Sacrament of the Sick for the people at King Manor nursing home on the first Tuesday every two months at 9:00AM.
• We had the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at the weekend Masses: Oct 5th and 6th to all parishioners.
• Giving Tree tags will put up on First Sunday of Advent, Dec 1st to Third Sunday, Dec 15th, and then we will send out gifts to those in the Nursing home and the Homebound before Christmas.
• Also, we are planning a Christmas Celebration with Mass and Anointing of the Sick to our seniors on Thursday, December 19th at 10:30AM at PSJXXIII. Receptions will follow the Mass in the Hall. We will have some entertainment from Pre-K class and raffle tickets with many gifts and prizes. All are welcome.
- 544 Lunches for 272 homeless, 129 bags of groceries, 110 bags of Frozen/produce, 9010 pounds of food.
- We gave 83 clothing bank worth $918.00.
- Food bank for 318 people belonging to 92 families.
- 24 gas cards ($600.00), 19 bus tickets ($95.00).
- We have 22 volunteers who served at the site, estimated time 200 hours.
Purpose: Our volunteers truly embody the corporal works of mercy in feeding the poor and clothing the naked and represent the hands and feet of Christ as they work with the poor. Our Food Bank operates solely on donations. Your support of this ministry is what keeps our Food Bank’s doors open.
MEMBERS
Dcn. Mike,
Linda Lamb,
Margaret Thompson,
Mary Ann Harshman,
Sr. Anna Nguyen,
Dick Bernsten,
Owen O’Neill,
Anne Kirtley,
William Schmidt,
Julie Schmidt,
Karen Corrigan,
Graciela Gasper,
John Albers,
MEMBERS
Pule Matautia,
Barb Yi,
Gayle Jensen,
Jude Hernandez,
Patricia Coffer,
Theresa Naufahu,
Richard McMakin,
Louis Matej,
Liza O’Connor,
Kim Hartman,
Sharon Turner,
Jesme Fernando
Turkey Feather Dealer - Have fun exchanging food for feathers in the mornings from 7:55 am to 8:20 am during the weeks of Nov. 4 - Nov. 22 for the Turkey Feather Food Drive. Please email Anne at pto@psjstem.org if you can help.
Playground Cleaner (ongoing) - The school is in need of a volunteer to blow and pressure wash the playground multiple times per month. The playground cleaning would need to happen on weekends or after school. This is a perfect job for anyone who cannot do their volunteer hours during the week. Please contact Marc Nuno at nunom@psjstem.org to grab this opportunity!
Secret Pal Program (ongoing) - We are looking for parents and guardians to take part in our "Secret Pal" program. As a secret pal, you would give gifts and tokens of appreciation to a PSJSTEM staff member throughout the school year and receive a maximum of 15 volunteer hours. Please click here to sign up, or contact Anne at pto@psjstem.org for more information.
Storage Container Cleaner/Organizer - 4 volunteer hours minimum will be awarded, the days are flexible. Please contact Marc Nuno at nunom@psjstem for more information about the work.
Revamp the Storage Closet - The school is looking for a volunteer that is willing to take on this fierce project. This job would entail demoing wood shelving, covering some old flooring, and cleaning. The person who volunteers to finish the whole project will be awarded a minimum of six volunteer hours.
Sound System Project - Would you like to help Visitation Church resolve the sound system problem? We are in need of someone to help determine an affordable alternative and we need help to set it up. All volunteer hours spent on this project will go toward your school volunteer hour obligation.
Please remember that every parent volunteer at the school is required to have a current background check and training class on file in their account at virtusonline.org. If you are unsure of your account status or have any questions, please contact Kelli Bostwick at bostwickk@psjstem.org.
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)
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://archseattle.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1551/responses/new
or Scan the QR Code
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.
The Archdiocese of Seattle has a number of open positions at parishes, schools, camps, the Retreat Center and the Chancery. Are you or someone you know interested in putting your gifts and talents to work for the archdiocese? View the jobs listed below
Director of Pastoral Care & Outreach
We are looking for a Director of Pastoral Care & Outreach to join the Pastoral Care & Outreach team. This role is responsible for managing, coordinating and implementing several distinct pastoral care ministries for the Archdiocese of Seattle. Learn more and apply today.
Tribunal Assistant & Ecclesiastical Notary
We are looking for an Assistant and Ecclesiastical Notary to join the Tribunal team. This role is responsible for providing administrative support and assistance to the Tribunal and assists in the instruction of all types of marriage cases.
Learn more and apply today.
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