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SCHEDULE OF LITURGIES Word and Communion: Monday and Tuesday 9:00 am MASS: Sunday 9:00 am, 11:30 am, & 5:30 pm Wednesday 9:00 am Thursday 6:30 pm Friday 9:00 am Saturday 5:30 pm CONFESSIONS: Individual confessions every Saturday from 4 pm to 5 pm or call the parish office at 253-630-0701 to make an appointment with Fr. Jim.
CONTACT INFORMATION Church/Office: 25810 156th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042 Phone: 253-630-0701 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.sjtbcc.org Regular Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am—4:30pm Saturday, 10 am —3 pm
November 24, 2019 Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
WELCOME Whether you’re a registered parishioner or first-time visitor, we hope you feel welcome. There are many ways to get involved. If you have any questions, please let one of our staff members know or call the parish office 253-630-0701
MISSION STATEMENT The Catholic Community of St. John the Baptist: Where stewardship is a way of life and the diversity
of our gifts is used to answer Christ’s call to proclaim and live the Gospel. Gather in God’s Name, Grow in God’s Time, Go in God’s Spirit
PARISH STAFF Rev. Jim Coyne, Pastor ext. [email protected]
Pastoral Asst. for Liturgy & Pastoral Care Laurie Moloney, ext [email protected]
Pastoral Asst. for Administration Kathy Wickward, ext 103 [email protected]
Pastoral Asst. for Stewardship & Evangelization Anne Frederick, ext. [email protected]
Pastoral Asst. for Faith Formation, RCIA & Sacramental Prep Joan Williamson, ext. [email protected]
Pastoral Asst. for PreSchool/Elementary Faith For-mation Amy Bonte, ext [email protected]
Pastoral Asst. for Youth Ministry 5-12 Chelsea Wilde ext [email protected]
Pastoral Asst. for Social Outreach and Advocacy Andrea Mendoza, ext 115- [email protected]
Music Ministry Coordinator Luis Diaz de Leon, ext. [email protected]
Administrative Asst. (Bulletin) Connie Tietz, ext. [email protected]
Bookkeeper Nancy Moore, ext. [email protected]
Facility Steward David Aldous, ext. [email protected]
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
FROM YOUR PASTOR
STEWARDSHIP
As we approach Thanksgiving Day it is important for us to pause and re- flect on our own sense of gratitude for all that we have. The Gospel story of the healing of the ten lepers illustrates the importance of thankfulness. Al- though it was not imperative in their actually healing (faith is) it separated the nine from the tenth who recognized
what had happened and returned to show his deep grati-tude. Not only had Jesus freed him from his physical con-tagion; he also validated the Samaritan as a human being worthy of respect even if he was a foe of the Jews. He was given a second chance at life. Where as the others re-turned to their old ways of living, this Samaritan was now free to walk a different path, namely one which followed Jesus with a new vision. Our healing may not be as dra-matic but may we recognize that Jesus is inviting us to a whole new way of life. May we be people of thankfulness seeing the world anew.
Fr. Jim
Please remember in your prayers those who are ill: Eileen Thompson, Anita Childs, Raymond Narlock (brother of Leona Narlock), Michelle Baus (daughter of Lu Baus), and Lee Habryle
Please remember in your prayers those who have died: Your own special intentions
As of November 13, 2019 our results are: Goal=$1,300.00 Amt. pledged=$595,831=45.8% of goal # families= 1160 #pledges rec’d=311=26.8% of goal Avg. weekly pledge= $36.84
Thank you for your participation in our Annual Renewal of Treasure! We are deeply grateful for those of you, who have turned in a pledge card. For those of you, who haven’t yet pledged, we appreciate you dropping your card in our offertory basket at Mass, mailing it to the parish or entering your pledge on Faith direct.
The Christmas Giving Tree is a great example of Living a Legacy of Love. The families that are invited to the Giving Tree store are filled with so many emotions as they walk through the store – gratitude, hope, relief, joy and they feel our love. They feel the love that our parish community is bestowing upon them during a season where so many may feel hopeless, full of despair, over-whelmed and depressed. While they leave the Giving Tree Store with gifts for their children, basic household items, a holiday meal and some gift cards, they also leave knowing that a community took the time to let them know that they matter. They have not been forgot-ten and that they are loved.
This week we continue our “Live a Legacy of Love” series. Each of our upcoming bulletins will feature an article from parishioners and staff on how they feel St. John the Baptist reflects this year’s theme. Please contact Anne Frederick if you would like to submit an article.
St John’s Christmas Giving Tree The St. John's Giving Tree is up and shining! This year, our goal is to provideprovide Christmas joy to at least 80 families. Each family is invited to the St. John’s Christmas Giving Store, where they can select gifts for their children, basic household items, a holiday meal and gas and grocery gift cards. How can you help? Please grab a tag or two from the Christmas Giving Tree table in the Nar-thex. Please return your unwrapped gift to the parish by De-cember 15. For those who prefer to shop online, we have creat-ed a St. John the Baptist 2019 Giving Tree Amazon wish list (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2YH422YRO61TO?ref_=wl_share) and gifts can be sent directly to St. John’s. Monetary donations are also welcome. Checks can be made payable to St John the Baptist and please note Christmas Giving Tree on your check. In addition to supporting families, we will also be supporting H.O.M.E., Pregnancy Aid and St. John Safe Parking. If you have any questions or are interested in helping with the Christmas Giving Tree, please contact Andrea Shimek at 206-890-1005 or [email protected] We are also looking for a few individuals and/or families to assist with Giving Tree gift collection before and after each mass. Additional information and available dates can be found at the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45A9AE2EA20-stjohns1
A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
FAITH FORMATION
LIFE, JUSTICE, & PEACE
O God, grant that whatever good things I have, I may share generously with those who have not, and whatever good things I do not have, I may request humbly from those who do.” –St. Thomas Aquinas
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe: In today’s Gospel we hear of the rulers who sneered at Jesus, the soldiers who jeered at him, the criminal who reviled him, and the people who just stood by. At our own parish church the cross stands high. Yet, every Sunday there are those who sit in front of it and are not moved by it. There are people who walk right by the cross, unmoved by it. Perhaps they’ve walked by it so many times they no longer give it a second thought. Could it be they are unmoved because the heart of this unbelieving thief is in them? Good stewards walk by the cross, notice it and ask themselves: “All this you did for me, what have I done for you?”
This year the children of SJTB lead the 4 pm Mass on Christ-mas Eve! The Gospel reading is brought to life by Life Teen and 4th grade actors while the sweet Angel Choir of preschool-ers thru 5th graders lift their voices to the heaven announcing Jesus’ birth. All are welcome! If your child enjoys acting, sing-ing or reading, this would be a great chance for them to partici-pate in the Nativity of Our Lord liturgy and share their fit of time and talent! No experience necessary. Rehearsals: Wed. Dec. 11 @ 4:30-6:00 pm Wed. Dec. 18 @ 4:30—6:00 pm Sat. Dec. 21 @ 10:am-noon Contact: Amy Bonte [email protected]
Next week, before Mass, we will be inviting everyone to take a few moments to talk with the person next to you on a question related to favor- ite experiences about Advent and Christmas. This week you might want to think about how we and our families pre-pare for Christmas.
December is St. John’s month to provide meals for the Homeless Men’s Shelter. We provide a dinner each evening in December for 25 men. If you can do this please call and schedule a night. If you can’t do a meal and
want to help you could make or buy cookies or chips for their lunches. A gallon of juice is needed as well for din-ner. There will be a collection bin in the Narthex. You can reach Nancy Huntington by calling the office for her phone number.
Terrific Tuesday Meals Terrific Tuesday Meals are here at St. John’s through Nov. 26th and again in Jan. 2020. If you are interested in getting involved with this multi-church ministry, please contact Andrea in the office or sign up at the Life, Justice, Peace table.
On the weekend of December 7 and 8 the CRS Ambassadors will be selling Fair Trade coffee and Candy Bars before and after all Masses in the nathex. These are great stocking stuffers.
The Bite of St. John cookbooks will be on sale in the narthex after all masses next weekend (Nov. 30th and Dec. 1st). They are also available at anytime in the office during regular office hours. These cook-books contain 250 recipes from your fel-low St. John the Baptist parishioners and
make wonderful Christmas presents. At only $10 each, they are a STEAL!
Mark you calendars: Sat. Dec. 7, 2019 9am-3pm St. John the Baptist Parish Advent Retreat Topic of the retreat will be “Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord” Given by Ron Ryan. He is currently Special Projects coordinator for the Archdiocese of Seattle
Monday, Nov. 25 Strong Bones Yoga, 8 am Word & Communion, 9 am Small Faith Group/Zelie, 10 am Light Weigh, One King, 6:30 pm 9am Choir Practice, 7 pm Tues, Nov. 26 Word & Communion, 9 am Home Educators Co-Op, 9:30 am Just Matters, 10 am Terrific Tuesday, 5:30 pm Girl Scout Troop #40528, 6 pm Fil-Am Choir Practice, 7 pm WICS (Widowed Information/Consultation), 7 pm Wednesday, Nov. 27 Mass, 9 am Truthful Reign Practice, 7 pm NO YOUTH GROUP Thursday, Nov. 28 THANKSGIVING DAY OFFICE CLOSED THANKSGIVING MASS, 10 AM Friday, Nov. 29 OFFICE CLOSED NO MORNING SERVICES Saturday, Nov. 30 OFFICE CLOSED St. Vincent de Paul, 9 am Confessions, 4 pm Mass, 5:30 pm Sunday, Dec. 1 Mass: 9am,11:30 am, and 5:30 pm Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast, 8:30-11am
THIS WEEK AT OUR CHURCH
NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS Thank You
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Lord, thank you for the gift of family and friends. In a spe-cial way this Thanksgiving, please bless all those who take the time to listen, encourage and challenge us. Bless those who taught us to be positive, even when the going gets rough. Bless those who have shown us com-passion and helped us grow in our faith. And bless all those who make us feel special and offer us simple acts of kindness. We ask your blessing on these people and all who have touched our life, through Jesus, our Lord. Amen
Over the last few months changes have been made to the bulletin. The goal is to have an easy read, informative, attractive bulletin for all to enjoy. There will be a bulletin suggestion box in the narthex for the next few weeks and we would like to hear from you. All sugges-tions will be taken into consideration. If you have ques-tions, concerns and would like to talk with me, please contact Connie at 253-630-0701 and I will be happy to talk with you.
Archbishop Paul D. Etienne invites you to join him for the Twenty-fifth Annual Celebration of Our Lady of Guada-lupe, Mother of the Americas on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 12:10 pm at St. James Cathedral.
Honor your Loved Ones with Christ-mas Flowers Again this year, you can honor your loved ones who have died with poinset-tias for the sanctuary at Christmas. They are $10 each. Put a memorial card in the envelope with your payment and we’ll display it at Christmas Deadline is Dec. 15th.
Rachel’s Corner : Hope and Healing After Abortion Join those who have come before you and receive God’s mer-ciful blessings which you thought were impossible to receive, meant for others, not for you. Come and let God surprise you. He is calling you. Will you respond? Call for a compassionate, confidential conversation. English: 206-920-6413 Espanol 206-450-7814 Email: [email protected]
