Consecration for Russia and Ukraine

Pope Francis has invited all the bishops of the world, along with their priests, to join him in a prayer for peace and the consecration and entrustment of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday, March 25, the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord.

Join Bishop Eusebio Elizondo at St. James Cathedral to unite our prayers to the Holy Father’s intentions at the same time the prayers and consecration are happening in Rome.

Full schedule at St. James Cathedral:

• 8:00 am: Mass followed by Exposition
• 10:00 am: Bilingual rosary led by Bishop Elizondo
• 10:30 am: Act of Consecration in English and Spanish led by Bishop Elizondo
• 10:45 am Simple Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament
  
  

Available livestreamed on Vimeo or Facebook @ArchdioceseofSeattle. People can also watch Pope Francis live from Rome on Vatican TV livestream. Archbishop Etienne will be in Chicago for a bishops' conference this Friday and will be praying with his brother bishops and the universal Church during the Consecration.

Pastoral Plan and Activities

The Fourth Sunday of Lent

Please read today’s Gospel Luke 15:1,-3, 11-32 

Dialogue: What are some of the things that strike you in this story of Jesus? Who are the heroes in this story? Why do you think he is a hero or good model? Do you think it was difficult for the Father to forgive his son? Why didn’t the older sin welcome his brother? Do you think he went into the celebration as his Father wanted?

Activity: Form a family circle, pray the Our Father. Then embrace each member and say at least one of the following: “I love you.” “May God forgive you, and I forgive you.” Perhaps celebrate with special dessert, do something together as a family (walk through the neighborhood if it is safe look for signs of Spring, watching a movie on tv, a play family board or video game, etc.

Lent

• Scripture Reading
  Join us Thursday’s, until April 7th, at 9:30AM in the church. You are invited to gather for Scripture readings, prayers and sharing. There is no need to study, just come hear and open your heart to the word
  
  
•  Confession

Before and after 9:30 a.m. on Weds & Fridays

During Holy Hour on Mondays from 7pm - 8pm
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m on Saturdays

• Stations of the Cross

After the 9:30 morning Mass on Fridays and again in the evening at 7:00 pm.

• Lenten Retreat

Wednesday, March 23rd at St. Ann
Mass at 8am; followed by reflection

•  Adoration

right after 9:30am Wednesday Mass to NOON. Mondays from 7:00 –8:00pm. Open to all

Financial Report

• March 20, 2022
  65 Envelopes Total $3,193.25

(all totals include online giving)

Thank you all for your continued support to St. John of the Woods

Faith Formation

• First Communion:
  Confession for students March 31st @ 6:30pm in the church
  Student Retreat April 3rd 10:30am to 11:20 in the church.
  
   
• Confirmation
  Retreat day is changed to April 2nd 9am-7pm
  March 27th: Reconciliation at 6pm
  
   
• RCIA
  Saturday, Mar. 12th: Rite of Election at 11:00 AM (Sponsors need to be there) St. Charles (7112 S 12 St.,)
  March 14: Scrutinizes: Looking within
  
   
• Marriage Preparation Class
  Sat. May 14th from 10:00am to 1:00pm Sun.
  May 15th 11:00am to 2:00pm
  at St. Ann School
  You will receive a certification after class.
  Contact Monty 253-304-4473

Scam Alert

Someone is using Fr. Tuan's name to send fake text messages and emails to ask for money, gift cards, and favors.  Please BEWARE OF THIS SCAM MESSAGE 

Please know that Fr. Tuan, or parish staff or church lay ministers never send any PERSONAL TEXT MESSAGE or EMAIL to ask for FAVOR or MONEY or GIFT CARD. 

If you receive any message like that via email or phone, please delete it immediately. 

Thank you

Holy Week Schedule

• Holy Thursday (April 14th)
  7:00 p.m
   
• Good Friday (April 15th)
  Stations of the Cross 3:00 p.m
  Service 7:00 p.m 
   
• Easter Vigil (April 16th)
  8:00 p.m
   
• Easter Sunday (as regular schedule)
  9:30am and 11:30 am 



We're Searching For Volunteer

The Saturday night Mass is in need of Eucharistic Ministers. Only one person has volunteered for this 6:00 PM Mass. You do not need any experience to be a Eucharistic Minister, we will train you and make sure you are comfortable prior to serving.

Please contact Daniel Soderlind at 253-377-1952 to volunteer. If you are considering this at all, please help as we are in great need of volunteers.

ALSO

Can you volunteer to Usher when you come to any of the Masses?

Easter Egg Hunt

Lunch Box

Our next Lunch Box is: April 6th

Please call to reserve your lunch the Sunday before that Wednesday lunch call Paula 253-507-5705 or Pat 253-537-4077

From the Summit Christian Preschool

A huge THANK YOU to the ladies of St. John of the Woods from the Summit Christian Preschool. Our garage sale fundraiser was a great success, and we could not have done it without you! We are very grateful for the support we receive here at St. John's and are looking forward to buying new things for our classroom.

Thanks again, Laurel Samples

Prayer List 

Gordon & Nichole Chisholm III, Gary Wilke, Carlos & Claudia Caballero, Aurora Maddela, Frances & Margaret Chisholm, Marge Berntsen, Donna & Dick Severson, Roxane Fulp, Bob Smith, Joan Ellis, Dave Casey, Judith Levesque, Linda Johnson, Kari Tinsely, Rita Pangelinan, Susan Kitaji, Natalie Vieria, Robert Delgado, Courtney Kryder, Bill Miller, Jennifer Akins, Jonathan Keen, Rod Stormshak, James Moe, Brandon, Gene Otis, Wendy Hanchett, Connie Bender, Evymae Sablan, Isaako Malo, Damian Roldon, Irene Simon, Lucy Romo, John Murphy, Isaiah Williams, Lois Zahnan, Larry Luedke, Anne Gannon, Larry Anderson, Keith Browne, Anna Kaperick, Robert Lumas, Larry Rubida, Dorothy Harris, Liam Chisholm, Carol Kalapus, Evelyn Allen, Danny Sneed, Angie Anderson, Betty Polansky, all victims of COVID19, Military: SPC Sean Gilson, AMN Mason Land, WO-1 Stephen Adelman,