St. John of the Woods Mission News
Annual Catholic Appeal Update
Our parish goal is $33,934. Some families who made pledges earlier were unable to fulfill their commitments, so those pledges have been adjusted. As of now, SJOW has pledged $30,361 — we are less than $3,000 away from reaching our goal! 🙏 Thank you to everyone who has already contributed. If you haven’t yet made your pledge, please prayerfully consider joining us today—your support will help us cross the finish line!
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:
Faith Formation
Baptism Preparation Class
Class will be offered for parents and godparents who have new born babies and children under 7 years old. PSJXXIII Every Second Saturday: Next class is November 8 or December 13
1:00 –2:30pm class in English
2:30 – 4:00pm in Vietnamese
By Deacon Theman
At Pope St John XXIII Parish Center. Please call Sr. Theresa at 592-2541 or email <sotheresa2022@psj23.org>
CCD Class - Wednesdays
Time: 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Marriage Preparation Class from 9am to 3pm at PSJ23.
It is a requirement for those who plan to get marriage. Contact: Dr. Monty Montez 253-304-4473
Adult Catechism Class
Every Wednesday at 6:30 to 7:30 at the PSJXXIII Parish Center
We use the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church as our study, prayer, and meditation guide.
Pray For Us, O Holy Mother of God, That We May Be Made Worthy of the Promises of Christ.
Contact Monty at (253) 304-4473
Email: montypm@msn.com
– Class is No-cost
Come to the class and Join Us!
Religious Education Program
Our Religious Education program is open to all children from Pre-K (age 4) through 8th grade, including preparation for First Communion and Confirmation.
- St. John of the Woods: Sunday, from 9:45 AM – 11:10 AM.
For questions, please contact Sr. Theresa at (253) 592-2541.
Announcements
Thank you
Harvest Festival and Bazaar 2025
SJOW Fall Harvest Festival was a wonderful success! Thanks to your generosity and participation, we raised $8,234. After covering event expenses, the net proceeds will be about $7,000 — a fantastic result!
A heartfelt thank you to Karen Knobbe and her amazing team of volunteers for their hard work, creativity, and dedication in organizing such a joyful and memorable event
for Saint John of the Woods
and our parish family!
Congratulations to Eileen H. and Maggie K. for winning the raffle ticket prizes!
Outreach Community
Parish Family- Facilities Team
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.
In Our Prayer List
Lettie Devish, Carol Kalapus, Danny Sneed, Dave Casey, Debbie DeWitt, Dixie Knoll, Elizabeth Wells, Glenna Nyegaard, Irmgard Wilcox, Joan Ellis, Joan Halmrast, Jonathan Keen, Ken Knobbe, Lynn Sneed, Marge Berntsen, Maryanne Straling, Ron Knoll, Natalie Vieira, PJ Carpenter, Vanessa Rojas, Patricia Burns.
- For anointing of the sick please call Sr. Anna at 253-592-2455.
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