Pope St. John XXIII Parish
South Tacoma Chapel
Thank you all for supporting our parish
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 link at https://www.psj23.org/
Welcome back to the CCD/ Religious Education, Adult Catechism, and First Communion classes.
PSJXXIII: every Wednesday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
SJOW: every Sunday, 9:45am - 11:15am
Confirmation class will begin Sep 27, from 6pm - 7pm at Pope St. John XXIII Parish Hall. All children and students should be registered by now. Forms can be found at the entrance of the church or online at www.psj23.org/forms
RCIA class began on Sept. 12, Class is on every Monday 6:30pm - 8:30pm at PSJXXIII school. Please contact LB Gilmer at lbgilmer@psj23.org or
Sr. Theresa at sotheresa2022@psj23.org
Adult Catechism: starts Wednesday, Sept. 21, Class is on every Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm at PSJ23 School. Contact Monty: Montypm@msn.com
Archbishop Etienne will be joining us to celebrate our New Parish’s Patron - Pope St. John XXIII on Sunday Oct 9th, 2022
All are invited to come and share good fellowship.
The Office of Property and Construction Services will present the Annual Safety Training which is a requirement for all maintenance personnel in the Archdiocese.
DATE: Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 8:30 to 12 P.M. – Pope St. John XXIII in the Parish Hall.
Class is free. If interested, please attend.
Sign up with Michelle Marquardt-Chia at michelle.marquardt-chia@seattlearch.org
Next class will be Oct. 8 at PSJXXIII Parish
For more information or to register, please contact: Sr. Theresa Nguyen at sotheresa2022@psj23.org
The Winter season is fast approaching. We are in need of gently used or new coats as well as scarves, gloves, socks and blankets. Volunteers are always welcome as the numbers coming to our doors for help continue to grow.
Please contact Linda Lamb at 253-474-0835 or MinistryOTP@psj23.org
Sandwich Ministry & Food Bank
M thru Fri. 9:30—11:30am
Gift Card/Voucher Assistance:
By appointment only:
T & Thurs 9:30—11:30am
No Utility or Rental assistance available
We would like to give a special thank you to the volunteer choir at the South Tacoma Chapel. Your steadfast commitment in continuing the music ministry at the Chapel is very appreciated. Thank you for sharing the beautiful gift of your voices each Sunday
We invite all who are attending Masses at PSJXXIII Parish and South Tacoma Chapel, but not currently a registered parishioner to consider registering at this time.
This information will help us to update the parish database. Registration card is available at the entrance of PSJXXIII Parish and ST Chapel, can be filled online at parish website www.psj23.org/forms
Senior Lunch
The next lunch will be Wednesday, Oct 5 at 11:30 am in the parish hall. All are invited to join us.
Fall Festival & Bazaar
Mark your calendar, Fall Festival is coming Oct 7 & 8 from 10am - 5pm both days.
The setup day will be Oct 6. We are in need of donations for the bakery booth. Please bring your donation to the parish hall on Fri Oct 6, from 9am - 5pm
Rosary Prayer
As we celebrate the 105th Anniversary of the apparitions of Fatima, people all over the country are coming together on Saturday, Oct 15, 2022 at 12:00 noon to pray the rosary for the special intention of World Peace.
We know there is strength in numbers and want as many people as possible to attend this event held at St. John of the Woods Mission Church at 12:00pm on Saturday Oct 15. Through the sacred heart of Jesus and the immaculate heart of Mary, we have faith that our prayers will be answered.
Please contact Mary Jane Patnode at 253-226-8047 or Mary Cabrera at 253-208-2462 if you have any question
25 SUN - TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Am 6:1a, 4-7 / 1 Tm 6:11-16 / Lk 16:19-31
26 Monday - Weekday
Jb 1:6-22 / Lk 9:46-50
27 Tuesday - Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest
Memorial
Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 / Lk 9:51-56
28 Wednesday - Weekday
Jb 9:1-12, 14-16 / Lk 9:57-62
29 Thursday - Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels
Feast
Dan 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a / Jn 1:47-51
30 Friday - Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church
Memorial
Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 / Lk 10:13-16
October
01 Saturday - Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus,
Virgin and Doctor of the Church
Memorial
Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17 / Lk 10:17-24
All those suffering in war and strife, Bill Bradley, Bob Woorley, Brad Bowles, Brenda Gadson, David Lamb, Dean Lucchesi, Donald Orris, Doris McGuire, Eduardo Elizaga, Eldon & Marge Weber, Fr. Dave Gese, Frank & Willie Faniel, Gene Hall, Helen Murray, Jackie Lane, Jerry Landridge, Jim & Karen Keithley, Joan & Woody Woodring, John Meier, Joleane Reece, Joseph Rivera, Kathleen Genge, Krista Brown, Lucy Romo, Maxine Campbell, Mick Flynn, Muriel Bate, Nancy Jones, Norma Marchesini, Olivia Davis, Olivia Ripka, Peggy Neagle, Peter Pagano, Petra Polequin, Philip Stumpf, Rayanne Richardson, Rita Shingledecker, Robert & RosAnn, Bridges, Shirley Pietz, Terry Mathern, Tyler Anglin, Vanessa Elmer, Virginia Wooten, Wayne Haverkorn, Wesley McMakin, We pray for Ssgt. Samuel Wells, all servicemen, servicewomen and their families.
Almighty and merciful Father , by the power of your command, drive away from those suffering, all forms of sickness and disease. Restore strength to their bodies and joy to their spirits, so that in their renewed health, they may bless and serve you, now and forevermore. AMEN
For anointing of the sick please call Sr. Anna at 253-592-2455.
