POPE ST. JOHN XXIII PARISH

St. John of the Woods Mission

7025 S Park Ave, Tacoma WA 98408


Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time


Bulletin - 10. 01. 2023

Parish News



Stewardship of Treasure Sacrificial Giving


Collection for  September 23 & 24, 2023

Pope St. John XXIII Parish

$ 6,033.00 Env. 169

Online $ 1,117

Fence $ 520

Breakfast (Fund for PSJXXIII Statue): $ 2,840


South Tacoma  Chapel

$2,550.5   Env. 32

Online: $269.


Thank you





Rorasy Rallies: At  Pope St. John XXIII Church 


 October 14, 2023 From 1-2:00 pm.

More information, contact Rick Seastres 253-301-7133



Partners in the Gospel Updates

You are invited to join a listening session to discuss and provide feedback on our proposed parish family. Listening sessions are taking place at all of our campuses this weekend. If you are not able to attend a session, but would like to provide your feedback, you can do so by going to https://archseattle.org/partners/ and providing your feedback online. 

 

Questions and Answers Proposed Parish Families


CHANCERY TO PARISH COMMUNICATIONS


We invite you to share your thoughts and join us for a brief gathering following Mass, dedicating just 30 minutes of your time. Below, you'll find our upcoming schedule:


Sept 30th, after 4:30pm Mass, English session at PSJXXIII

Oct. 1st, after 9:45am Mass, English session at PSJXXIII

Oct. 1st, after 9:30am Mass, English session at South Tacoma Chapel

Oct. 8th , after 7:45am Mass and 4:00pm Mass, Vietnamese session at PSJXXIII






Happy Feast Day, Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus


Congratulations to the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Group of Pope St. John XXIII Parish on the Feast Day of their patron saint, St. Therese of the Child Jesus, may all of them strive to follow in her footsteps as she trustingly followed in Our Lord’s through her Little Way. 



Celebration of Parish Feast Day-Pope St. John XXIII 

Sunday Oct 15th, 2023

At 9:45 am


The procession of Pope St. John XXIII icon starts at 9:45 am.

The Trilingual Mass.

Reception after Mass.

Please join us!




Congratulations 4 weddings:


Joseph Hải Tiến Trần và Alice Trịnh

Sept. 29th at PSJXXIII


Micae Sonny Ho & Maria Linh Phung Phuong Tran

Oct. 7th at PSJXXIII


Joseph Huy D. Minh Tran & Maria Thu Thi Anh Nguyen

Oct. 14 at PSJXXIII


Heriberto Aparicio Cuiriz & Juana Gamez Guillen, 

Oct. 27 at PSJXXIII


Happy Marriage!



 Knights of Columbus is Recruiting all Catholic Men Confirmed to join. For further information please see brochures in the vestibule of the church. 



Religious Education Programs


Baptism Preparation Class

 Class will be offered for parents and godparents who have new born babies and children under 7 years old.

Saturday, October 14th or November 11th 

1:00 –2:30pm class in English

2:30 – 4:00pm in Vietnamese

At Pope St John XXIII Parish Center

 



Regional Parishes of Tacoma  - Adult Catechism Classes

YOU ARE INVITED

Every Wednesday at 6:30pm- 7:25 at PSJXXIII parish center.

This year you can renew your gift of faith and humbly ask the Holy Spirit to guide you closer to Christ, to encounter Him in the Sacraments, especially in the Eucharist. By coming to class we hope you can explore the richness of our Catholic faith and learn to apply it to your lives every day. God bless you all. Join Us any Week! 

Contact Monty at (253) 304-4473 – Class is No-cost 

It’s one thing to know about God, another to know Him! 

 

 



Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) class (RCIA)

 

If you would like to be baptized into the Catholic faith, receive Communion or Church teachings, or come back to the Church,

we are here to help you!

Classes on Monday

6:30-8:30 pm at PSJXXIII Parish Center

We invite you to come take a deeper look into the Catholic Faith

Please email our Director, LB Gilmer at lbgilmer@gmail.com

or Sister Theresa at (253) 592-2541

 





Holiday Bazaar


  • When: November 11th
  • Time: 9:30 AM—4:00 PM
  • Where: PSJ23 Parish Hall

If  you are interested in a table or for more information please call 

Gayle Jensen 253-318-2077


  • Elevator at east entrance.
  • Come and see what Santa’s Elves have made for you!


In Our Prayers


Pope St. John XXIII Parish

Muriel & Ron Bate, Krista Brown, Olivia Davis, Kathleen Genge, Anita Griggs, Wayne Haverkorn, Sally Ives, J. Mam, Nancy Jones, Jackie Lane, 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, Virginia Wooten. 

We pray for Ssgt. Wells, all servicemen, servicewomen and their families.


 South Tacoma Chapel

We pray for Benny Gatbunton, Widman family, Deborah Raynes, Ann Kormos, Emma Millikan, Shirley Keyes, Mick Flynn, Brad Bowles, Philip Stumpf, Norma Marchesini, Eduardo Elizaga, John Meier, Joseph Rivera,   Bob Woorley, Peter Pagano, Gene Hall, RosAnn Bridges, Petra Polequin, Brenda Gadson, Fr. Dave Gese, 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, Willand Wyman, Sharon Turner and her Family. All those suffering in war and strife.


 For anointing of the sick please call Sr. Anna at 253-592-2455.

 


Children’s Mass

at Pope St. John XXIII Parish: 

Oct 28th at 4:30pm

 


Thank you



We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the parishioners who generously dedicated their time, skills, and resources to bring the fence project to fruition. Also, took out trash and unclog drains. With over 20 volunteers nights and days of hard work, our community came together humbly to ensure the completion of this project.


May God bless each and every one of you for your remarkable contributions.


 

We’re Hiring! 


St. John of the Woods Mission is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant.  Job duties include data entry, answering phones, light bookkeeping, clerical duties, a willingness to learn and being part of a team.  Qualified candidates will have experience with Microsoft Office and have a good customer service attitude.  Hours are 18 per week.    If interested, please send your resume to jwargo@psj23.org.



♦ Let the colors of fall, remind you to rediscover the beauty of your marriage.


♦Worldwide Marriage Encounter has all the tools you need for a great marriage.  Join the millions of couples worldwide who have learned how to keep their marriage vibrant and   alive by signing up for an upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on: Oct 13-15, 2023 at Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades, Federal Way, WA or Oct 6-8 Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, Spokane, or Nov 15-17 at Holy Rosary Parish, Edmonds, WA.     


♦ Early registration is highly recommended.  For more information visit our website at: wwme.org or contact: Jeff and Sandy Corneil 360-930-2321


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