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Saint John the Evangelist Church
MISSION STATEMENT
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the people of
St. John the Evangelist Parish are called to embrace
the Church’s mission of proclaiming the Good News
of salva0on through Jesus Christ for all. Our witness
to the presence of God and our reaching out to
others allow us to deepen our rela0onship with God.
We accomplish this through our worship together,
especially in the celebra0on of the Eucharist;
through ongoing faith development for all people of
all ages and life situa0ons; through the performance
of good works; and through responsible stewardship
by which we care for the gi4s given to us by our God.
June 27, 2021
106 N 79th St Sea le, WA 98103
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 206-782-2810
“I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.” www.stjohnsea.org
Psalm 30
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 27, 2021
The Parish office is open from 8-12 and 1-4 Monday through Friday.
Visit our website www.stjohnsea.org or call the parish office for more information.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
June 28 June 29 June 30 July 1 July 2 July 3 July 4
9am Mass 9am Mass with 9am Mass 8:30 am Mass
Adoration to
follow
10:30am Mass
5pm Mass with
Live-streaming
on Facebook
Masses are being live-streamed on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/StJohnSeattle. You do not need a Facebook
account to watch the Mass. After the live Mass, links to recorded Mass will be posted on our website.
PARISH STEWARDSHIP Weekday Mass Update
Collection for week of June 20, 2021 Beginning Wednesday, June 30th, weekday Mass will
Total Sacrificial Giving Budget for 2020–21 is $755,000.00. once again be celebrated in the morning!
This means we need a weekly collection of $14,519.23.
We will offer Mass on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Mail in $ 3,792.00 This does NOT include mornings at 9am in the Reservation Chapel of the church.
5pm Vigil $ 705.00 restricted donations such as Adoration will follow the Mass on Thursdays until 11am.
8:30am $ 4,564.00 Holy Day Collections,
10:30am $ 112.00 (Christmas and Easter), and
Electronic $ 10,691.65 donations made to our Stewardship Prayer
Total $ 19,864.65 ministries or coffee & donuts.
Loving God, I come to you in
thanksgiving, knowing that all I am
Staying in touch with St John Parish: and all that I have is gift from you. In
The Parish office publishes a weekly email newsletter faith and love, help me to do your will.
on Wednesday afternoons. If you would like to receive the I am listening, Lord God. Speak your words into the
latest parish updates with clickable links to flyers and web depth of my soul, that I may hear you clearly.
pages, right to your inbox, email smarty@stjohnsea.org.
Give me the wisdom and insight to understand your will
Like our Facebook page: St John the Evangelist, Seattle for me and the fervor to carry out my good intentions.
I offer my gifts of time, talent and possessions to you as a
St John Parish Web Page St John School Web Page true act of faith, to reflect my love for you and my
www.stjohnsea.org www.st-johnschool.org neighbor.
Amen
Please go to https://bit.ly/EDonateStJohn to set up online
giving now!
Rev. Crispin A. Okoth, Pastor Extension 314 frcrispin@stjohnsea.org
Bernadette O'Leary, Principal Extension 310 boleary@st-johnschool.org
Dani D'Amelio, PA for Administration Extension 313 ddamelio@stjohnsea.org
Teresa Gillett, Director of Development Extension 355 tgillett@stjohnsea.org
Dr. Twila McDonell, Director of Liturgical Music 360-920-8866 music@stjohnsea.org
Julia Rudden, Director of Sacramental Preparation Extension 308 jrudden@stjohnsea.org
Sheila Marty, Administrative Assistant Extension 358 smarty@stjohnsea.org
HongPhuc Nguyen, Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Extension 300 hpnguyen@stjohnsea.org
Readings for Sunday, July 4 Lord, hear our prayer...
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Please remember the following people who are ill,
First Reading Ezekiel 2:2–5 homebound or need your prayers this week:
They are a rebellious house but shall know that a prophet the Pinkerman family Lynn Gough
has been among them. Sam Kirk Lisa Fletcher
the Torres family Linda Melsted
Psalm Psalm 123 Vicky Milner Bobbie Jo Ramos
“Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his mercy.” John Grusczynski Angela Lizette
Marcela Grusczynski the Lyle Stevenson family
Second Reading 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 Chuck Carter Vanessa Castillo
I will boast in my weaknesses, in order that the power of Maria Socorro M. Ortiz Greg Linnell
Tullus Gordon Marilyn Wittenmyer
Christ may dwell in me. Dawn Walton Pamela Leuschen
Gospel Mark 6:1–6 Shiloh Rodgers-Daly
A prophet is not without honor except in his native place. For those who have died, including Marcey Flood, that
they may rest in the healing embrace of our Lord, Jesus
Speaking the word of God can be tough. God warns Christ, we pray to the Lord.
Ezekiel that he will need to speak out against a stubborn For Armed Forces personnel throughout the world, that
and rebellious people. Jesus meets with opposition when they come home safely to their families, we pray to the
preaching in his hometown. Saint Paul speaks of the Lord.
hardships he faces. Speaking out on behalf of our faith can Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages
be as difficult for us now as it was for them then. But we “curing every disease and illness.” At your command,
know, like Paul, that we have the power of Christ dwelling the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the
within us. As we listen to God’s word, let us pray for the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we
resolve we need to give witness to our faith. may experience your healing love, we pray to the Lord.
Looking for Ways to Serve Our Community?
Jesuit Volunteer EnCorps, a program of JVC Northwest,
facilitates fulfilling opportunities for service, community,
and spiritual formation for adults 50+ who are committed
to social and ecological justice. In addition to part-time
Sunday, July 25 11:30-2:30pm volunteer service, members meet monthly online or in-
St. John Parking Lot person, creating spiritual community through shared
reflection. Our values are rooted in the Catholic Ignatian
*Mass with the African Community tradition, and JV EnCorps is an inclusive and welcoming
at 10:30am in the Church* community of folks from all faith perspectives.
We will provide all the food and Already engaged in service through your parish ministry
drink— just come and enjoy being or a local nonprofit organization? JV EnCorps could be
together again! the perfect way for you to add additional support,
reflection, and personal growth to your current volunteer
After having to skip the picnic last year, it’s time to once service.
again celebrate our great St. John Community! Come one,
Learn more about what JV EnCorps service is like:
come all — there is something for everyone: Mini golf,
Bouncy slide, food, music and much more! Look for • JV EnCorps Spotlight: Patty Christopher (Bend, OR)
volunteer opportunities and RSVP information coming https://bit.ly/PattyChristopher
soon.
• JV EnCorps Letter: Jay Lyman (Portland, OR)
Contact Teresa Gillett at 206-782-2810 or https://bit.ly/JayLyman
tgillett@stjohnsea.org with questions. Priority application deadline: August 31, 2021. Opening
Retreat in September. For more info and to apply, visit
https://jvencorps.org
Laudato Si in Action
Quick and Dirty Fashion
In the first chapter of Laudato Si', Pope Francis refers to "a
Prayer to St. Joseph
throwaway culture which affects the excluded just as it
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
quickly reduces things to rubbish."
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
We donate our unwanted clothes in the hopes that they
will be used by those in need. But do we really know what To you God entrusted his only Son; in you
happens to them? Mary placed her trust; with you Christ be-
I never thought about that, until I saw this: came man.
The United States produces just under 17 million U.S. tons Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a
of textile waste per year, according to the Environmental father and guide us in the path of life.
Protection Agency. Two-thirds of this ends up in landfills.
In Britain, shoppers buy more clothes per person than any
Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,
other country in Europe according to a 2019 UK and defend us from every evil.
parliamentary report by the Environmental Audit Amen.
Committee.
The world is producing, consuming, and throwing away
more clothes than ever before. St John Book Club
Globally, only 30% of collected clothing are resold on July 25th
domestic markets. This is due to poor quality and low Time and location TBD
resale value. The rest are packaged up and sold to textile We will be reading Lying Awake
merchants who ship them overseas to Sub-Saharan Africa.
by Mark Salzman.
While this increases the lifespan of our clothing, gives low
income communities inexpensive options, and creates a Goodreads says:
new local economy of buying and reselling the clothing, In a Carmelite monastery on the
the system is overwhelmed. Cheap, fast fashion and our outskirts of Los Angeles, life has
voracious appetite to consume has become an continued virtually unchanged for centuries. Here, Sister
environmental nightmare. Why? Shipping our used goods John of the Cross lives in the service of God. She is the
around the world (which, by the way, comes with a only nun who experiences visions and is regarded by the
significant carbon footprint) and the low quality of what is others as a spiritual master. But Sister John's is also
shipped means 1/3 of the clothing is unusable and ends up, plagued by powerful headaches and when a doctor reveals
at best, in a third-world landfill, and at worst, in rivers, that they may be dangerous, she faces a devastating
streams, and other waterways of Africa. See choice. Is this grace merely an illness and will a 'cure'
https://textilemountainfilm.com for an exposé on the mean the end of her illuminations and a soul dry and
problem. searching?
Looking for solutions? You can purchase used clothing at It is 181 pages long, and it is available in book and ebook
local thrift stores. You can buy (and sell) your clothing at formats at the library.
consignment shops such as Buffalo Exchange in Ballard
and Labels Consignment in Phinney Ridge. ThredUp It is available as an audiobook on Amazon.
(https://thredup.com) and Poshmar k
(https://poshmark.com) ar e two good options that Religious Freedom Week June 22-29
allow you to buy and sell clothing online.
A time to pray, reflect and advocate for
Ultimately though, the most sustainable product is the one religious liberty in the U.S. and
you didn’t buy. internationally.
Working together, we can help take care of our common Learn more and find daily reflections at
home.
https://religious-freedom-week
Suzanna Litwin
Saint of the month
Saint Boniface
c. 675 – June 5, 754
Feast Day: J une 5
St. Catherine of Siena School is seeking a full-time school Boniface, known as the apostle of the
custodian beginning in J uly 2021. Located in the Germans, was an English Benedictine
beautiful Maple Leaf community of north Seattle, our monk who gave up being elected
abbot to devote his life to the
school serves 250 students in preschool through 8th conversion of the Germanic tribes.
grade. We offer a competitive salary and a welcoming, Two characteristics stand out: his
inclusive environment. Christian orthodoxy and his fidelity to
the pope of Rome.
Job Specifics:
How absolutely necessary this
• Monday-Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Engraving by H. Kipp orthodoxy and fidelity were is borne
• Year-round position after K. Clasen. out by the conditions Boniface found
• Includes a comprehensive benefit package, on his first missionary journey in 719
paid holidays, and vacation time at the request of Pope Gregory II. Paganism was a way of
life. What Christianity he did find had either lapsed into
paganism or was mixed with error. The clergy were
Interested applicants should send a current resume to the
mainly responsible for these latter conditions since they
principal, Pam Schwartz at were in many instances uneducated, lax and questionably
pschwartz@stcatherineschool.net obedient to their bishops. In particular instances their very
ordinations were questionable.
Transitional Diaconate Ordination
These are the conditions that Boniface was to report in 722
on his first return visit to Rome. The Holy Father
Josh Nehnevaj instructed him to reform the German Church. The pope
sent letters of recommendation to religious and civil
Friday, July 2 at 7pm leaders. Boniface later admitted that his work would have
watch livestream at been unsuccessful, from a human viewpoint, without a
www.ollparish.org letter of safe-conduct from Charles Martel, the powerful
Frankish ruler, grandfather of Charlemagne. Boniface was
finally made a regional bishop and authorized to organize
the whole German Church. He was eminently successful.
Rachel’s Corner
In the Frankish kingdom, he met great problems because of
Hope and Healing After Abortion lay interference in bishops’ elections, the worldliness of
the clergy and lack of papal control.
“As a man this is something we don't talk about, even with our closest friends.
For years I privately carried the guilt, shame and regret over the loss of my During a final mission to the Frisians, Boniface and 53
child. Attending the retreat allowed me to finally open up and share with others companions were massacred while he was preparing
converts for confirmation.
that have been down the same road. Through this I was able to open my heart
to receiving God's forgiveness.” - Testimonial In order to restore the Germanic Church to its fidelity to
Rome and to convert the pagans, Boniface had been guided
Once we find a safe place in which to release that burden by two principles. The first was to restore the obedience of
we carry, we make room for the healing to begin. the clergy to their bishops in union with the pope of Rome.
The second was the establishment of many houses of
Call for a compassionate, confidential conversation.
prayer which took the form of Benedictine monasteries.
English: (206) 920-6413 / Español: (206)-450-7814 A great number of Anglo-Saxon monks and nuns followed
him to the continent, where he introduced the Benedictine
Email projectrachel@ccsww.org nuns to the active apostolate of education.
Visit us at www.ccsww.org/projectrachel or
www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-boniface
www.facebook.com/projectrachelww
Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services.
You are loved with an everlasting Love!
Jambo Marafiki,
Last year, around this time, I did write you a letter urging us all to support the ministries of the Archdiocese
through the Annual Catholic Appeal.
Appeal And thanks be to God – as always – you responded so generously.
This year, once again, as we approach the 8th week of this campaign, I write to encourage all those who are
yet to make their pledges to go ahead and do so, so that we may - as a community - move beyond this
campaign and focus on the ministries of our own parish. I thank God each one of us has been such a great
source of strength and blessing to our community in so many ways throughout the pandemic. And now
that ‘things are returning to normal,’ we would all – with a lot of gratitude - love to be part of this
“Sunrise”.
In my last year’s letter, I did give a testimony about two important religious values/virtues that were
instilled in us by our parents (of happy memories) as we grew up in our family. And these are: Prayer (of
the Rosary) and Tithing. These two, among others, helped to shape our relationship with God and the
church in a very profound way. But there is another one (virtue) - the greatest of all - Love for God (and
the Church). The other two, find their meaning and foundation on this one. Again those of you who have
been here long enough, are perhaps tired by now, of hearing from my stories (so many times) about “The
gospel according to mama Katrina or if you like; The theology of mama Katrina. In short, it is a story about
how my mum used to teach us children on “how” to Love God and His Church. Church And she used to do this,
not so much by her words, as by her deeds (actions). For example, during family prayers, or when she
talked about God, one could literary (even as children) sense her deep love and connection to the One she
spoke with or spoke about. It showed, not only in her body language, but we (perhaps I) could also feel it
in her voice. May be (am not sure), her only fear was that we might have not “loved much”. Yet it is true
that each is gifted and endowed by the grace of God differently – in such a unique way. And therefore we
each “connect” on a different level when it comes to our relationship with God. But, I now know that like
all good mothers, she only wanted the best for all of us. It was only much later that I was able to
understand her desire for all of us. I testify that each one of us, has somehow been blessed so much, by the
example of her life.
Therefore, I am profoundly convinced that one other reason (and perhaps the most powerful one) that
would make one to support their church, is because they have reached that level in their faith, where they
give – not out of obligation – but out of great love they have for God; they “have loved (God) much.” It is
love that pushes us into some positive and noble action. This love pushes us to give “of ourselves”
unconditionally and selflessly to others. It goes beyond anything material (e.g. funds). I have been blessed
to see people who have “nothing” (by our standards), yet give “something” to support the church they love
so much – for the love of God.
I continually bless my God, and thank Him for each one of you! May you be blessed with this intense
love for God, so that you may be able to “let go” and be molded into vessels and channels of God’s
blessings. For He is the Potter, and we are the Clay, the masterpiece of His hands. Amen.
Asante Sana Na Mungu awabarik (Thank you and God Bless you)
Fr. Crispin Okoth, Pastor
Thank you to all who have contributed $60,833 — or 66% of the total goal of $91,896.
Your gifts help our Parish and the 60+ ministries in Western Washington.
If you have not made your donation yet, it is not too late! Go online to
https://archseattle.org/acadonate. If you’d rather call in your gift to the Appeal Office,
they can be reached at 800-809-4921. ALL gifts make a difference. Asante Sana!
As of 6/25/2021, if you have donated and your name is not shown on the list of donors
from our beautiful community, please contact Teresa Gillett at tgillett@stjohnsea.org, or
call 206-782-2810.
Andrew and Susan Allen Ralph and Antoinette Fortunato Scott and Glorilyn Maw Lydia Solema
George and Nancy Allen Anne Fuller Tyler and Helen McClenahan Christine & Alex Sourov
Tom Allen & Mary Ransom Miguel Gatmaytan Gary and Joan McDonagh Lil Stanley
Mike Alvine Shyla Geck and Clay Mosher Roberta McVay Gabriela Stickel
Aaron Amort Angelina Gelacio Karl Melder and Karen Smiley Brian Sullivan
James Anderson Mark and Christina Gerling David and Carlene Merlino Joe and Jennifer Sullivan
Lance and Mary Ann Arnone Joseph and Sharon Giampietro Theodore and Teresa Metcalf Virginia Swanson
Marian Banks Thomas and Keely Gleason Tony and Mary Ann Micale Sharon Swift
Ana Maria Barber Brian and Lynn Gough Jeff and Kari-Mae Miles Carol Thompson
Ronald and Mary Ann Barton Michelle Hagen Frank Miller Margery Thompson
Tony and Lorna Baxter Judy Hall John and Mary Moran Hue Tran & Nhan Thi Nguyen
David Beland and Nina Latrofa Joseph and Katie Hardin Michael and Peg Mortenson Edvins and Aina Uskurs
Roberto and Karen Bombino Randi and Marina Hartt Susan Mullen Andrea Vaught
Adriana Bosi Tom and Jeanette Hemmen Don and Beverly Nelsen Jeffrey and Theresa Ver Wey
Rina Bosi Judy Herriges HongPhuc Nguyen Amy Vithayathil and Dan Sydow
Barbara Bulzomi Luis and Diana Hillon-Grusczynski Albert and Susan Ocoma James Volk
Suzie Burke Richard and Partrice Holberg John and Debra O'Connell Jim and Rosalie Volpone
Alberto Carignano Troy Hussing and Lili Lengua Telia and Nathan Oines Daniel and Karen Voss
Scott and Caryn Cary Genavon Jens Bernadette O'Leary Derek and Stephanie Wade
Joseph and Linda Chitty Derek and Kristin Jensen Anthony Olney and Mary McHugh Rebecca Wagner
Renee and William Christensen Patrick and Marion Johnson Keith and Mollie Overa Elizabeth Walsh
David Cullen Bennett and Mary Ann Jones Nick and Morgan Padrnos John and Natalie Ward
Jeff and Dani D'Amelio Alex and Caitlin Jutca Donald Parda Lucas Welch
Maria Dammer Lawrence and Kristin Kent Daniel Pelfrey and Laura Root Matthew and Marianne Wells
Judy Dawson Richard Klein David and Ellen Petre Elizabeth G. White
Gregory and Barbara Dobrinen Isabel Kokenos Susan Pierce and Blake Westerdahl Frank and Joanie Williamson
Joan Donohue Margarita and Jonathan Kuypers Larry and Marilyn Porter Marilyn Wittenmyer
Tim and Sarah Dorscht Charles and Ellen Labuz Michael and Stacy Porter Lora Lee Wolf
Patrick and Colleen Douglas Adrian and Kirby Laney Beverly Potter Jerry and Cheri Wolf
Karen Doyle Robert and Shawn Langley Matthew and Emily Quint Lillian Yamamoto
Sean and Grace Duffett Paul and Suzanna Litwin Mary Jo Reid Jerry and Claire Yeager
Fred and Teri Eastman Eileen Livingstone Michael and Maureen Rimkus Michael and Mary Zubovic
William and Jenny Eberhard Marianne Livingstone Fred and Betsy Rivera
Betty Ericksen Teresa Lombardi Eugene and Janet Rossignol
Gary Euse Michael and Catherine Lozano Jim Russell
Andrew and Lauren Exnicios Vivian Lusterio Christine and Shane Ryland
Michael and Joyce Farrell Michael and Joan Lyons Maria Santos
Frank and DeAnn Feeman Francis and Elsie Mak James and Susan Scanlon
John and Shannon Flavin Michael and Molly Martinez Trevor and Bridget Sevigny
Joe and Leanne Fletcher Bill and Sheila Marty Dana Showers
Myke and Barbara Folger Theresa Massie Doug Smith
Catholic mercy takes many forms. Through the
Peter’s Pence collection, we are made direct
witnesses to the charity done by our Church and
all of Her members. Let’s join in solidarity with
Pope Francis and Catholics around the world to
respond to those who are suffering as a result of
war, oppression, natural disaster, and disease.
How can I help?
Pray
Pray for the Holy Father as he reaches out compassionately to serve those around
the world who are suffering and will benefit from this collection
Share
As a way to spread the message of mercy and peace, share the story of Peter’s
Pence with someone who may be interested in-person or online, and tell others how
Pope Francis supports the marginalized
Give
Please give generously to this collection as a witness of charity and an offer of hope
to those suffering around the world
The easiest way to make your contribu on is through the
Archdiocese of Sea le Online Giving.
h ps://donate.sea learchdiocese.org/peters-pence
Scan me to donate!
Peter’s Pence Collection Local Contact: Annual Campaigns Office
The Apostolic Nunciature Archdiocese of Seattle
3339 Massachusetts Ave., NW 710 9th Avenue
Washington, DC 20008 Seattle, WA 98104
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