St. John of the Woods Mission News
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ACA Update:
SJOW: The campaign for the 2025 Annual Catholic Appeal is nearing its close, but our parish has not yet reached the goal. As of today, St. John of the Woods: $29,986 of the $33,934 goal.
Thank you to all who have already pledged and contributed so generously. If you have not yet fulfilled your pledge, please consider completing it soon so that together we can meet and even surpass our goal. Every contribution, large or small, is deeply appreciated.
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 October 11 or November 8
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 on June 14th 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: Classes begin Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 9:45 AM – 11:10 AM.
Registration forms are available at the church entrance or online at: www.psj23.org/forms.
For questions, please contact Sr. Theresa at (253) 592-2541.
Announcements
Thank you
We sincerely thank all the volunteers at Saint John of the Woods Church, who faithfully keep their assigned areas clean and tidy. Your commitment and teamwork make a great difference in our parish life.
Parish Survey – Thank You!
Thank you to all our parishioners who completed the parish survey last weekend at Mass. Most families were able to do so after the announcement by Father Mike, Father Tuan, and Father Phuong following the Gospel.
If your family has not yet completed the survey, we kindly ask you to do so this week. You may complete it online or use a hard copy available at the entrance doors.
Your feedback is a great help to our parish family. Thank you once again for your time and support!
Outreach Community
A Special Thank:
A big Thank You to all of you that supported the Parish Supply Drive. We received so many wonderful donations and the lower hall is now restored for another year. We could not have done this without you and your generosity!
Pope St. John XXIII STEM ACADEMY
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Picture Day - Wednesday, October 1
- Sunday, October 12 - 9:45 am - Feast Day Mass for PSJ23, main campus
- October 23 - October 24 - Parent-Teacher Conferences - Expectation
THURSDAY MASS INVITATION
We warmly invite all parents, guardians, and family members to join us for the school Mass at Visitation Church every Thursday at 9 am, and to attend Sunday Mass at Pope St. John XXIII Parish.
PAROCHIAL BAND FOR 5TH - 8TH GRADE
Pope St. John XXIII STEM Academy is proud to partner with Bellarmine Prep High School to offer our students an outstanding band program. Guided by Band Director Casey Whitson, students practice for band after school twice a week at the Bellarmine Prep campus. Twice a year, PSJSTEM students combine with other Pierce County Parochial Schools for a community band performance. Pope St. John XXIII participates in the program because we believe in educating the whole person and because the students describe it as a meaningful and enjoyable experience.
Please click here for more information about the Band Program, beginning Wednesday, September 17th!
CARPOOL HELP NEEDED
A PSJSTEM Family is in need of assistance with carpool. They live in the 98444 zip code, and will need help with rides to and from school for one student beginning October 22nd. If you can help, please text 470-504-0428.
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.
Archdiocese News
Warning Priest
In Our Prayer List
Teresa Johnson, Irmgard Wilcox, Dixie Knoll, Ron Knoll, Glenna Nyegaard, Vanessa Rojas, Carol Kalapus, Danny Sneed, Dave Casey, Debbie DeWitt, Donna Severson, Elizabeth Wells, Joan Ellis, Joan Halmrast, Jonathan Keen, Keith Browne, Ken Knobbe, Lynn Sneed, Marge Berntsen, Maryann Straling, Natalie Vieira, PJ Carpenter, Susan Teskey.
- For anointing of the sick please call Sr. Anna at 253-592-2455.
In Loving Memory of
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