September 11, 2016 - St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

September 11, 2016
MISSION STATEMENT
The Catholic Community of St. John the Baptist: where
stewardship is a way of life and the diversity of our gifts
answers Christ’s call to proclaim and live the Gospel
CONTACT INFORMATION
Church/Office: 25810 156th Ave SE Covington, WA 98042
Phone: 253-630-0701 Fax: 253-630-3174
E-Mail: office@sjtbcc.org
Website: www.sjtbcc.org
Summer Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am—3 pm
Saturday 10 am—3 pm
PARISH STAFF
Pastor
Rev. Jim Coyne, Pastor
ext. 105-jimc@sjtbcc.org
Pastoral Asst. Liturgy & Pastoral Care
Pat Frost, ext. 111-patf@sjtbcc.org
Pastoral Asst. for Administration
Rose Kinsella, ext. 103-rosek@sjtbcc.org
Pastoral Asst. for Stewardship & Evangelization
Sue Ray, ext. 112-suer@sjtbcc.org
Pastoral Asst. Faith Formation, RCIA
&Sacramental Prep
Joan Williamson, ext. 109-joanw@sjtbcc.org
Pastoral Asst. for PreSchool/Elementary Faith Formation
Terri Rains, ext. 123-terrir@sjtbcc.org
Pastoral Asst. for High School/Life Teen Ministry (Gr.9- 12)
Tina Reeves, ext. 110-tinar@sjtbcc.org
Pastoral Asst. for Youth
Kelly Ramsdell, ext. 115-kellyr@sjtbcc.org
Music Ministry Coordinator
Luis Diaz de Leon, ext. 108-luisd@sjtbcc.org
Administrative Asst. (Bulletin)
Connie Tietz, ext. 101-conniet@sjtbcc.org
Bookkeeper
Nancy Moore, ext. 102-nancym@sjtbcc.org
Facility Steward
David Aldous, ext. 114-davida@sjtbcc.org
SCHEDULE OF LITURGIES
Word and Communion: Monday and Tuesday 9 am
MASS: Sunday Morning
Sunday Life teen
Wednesday Morning
Thursday Evening
Friday Morning
Saturday Evening
9:00 am and 11:30 am
5:30 pm
9:00 am
6:30 pm
9:00 am
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
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
LOOKING AHEAD TO THE TWENTY– FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Readings: Am 8:4-7/1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 16:1-13 or 16:10-13
GRANDPARENTS DAY, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
In his book Befriending Silence Carl McColman
relate what he has learned in his time working in a
Cistercian monastery. He is a member of the Lay
Cistercians of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit. He
encountered one person in particular whom he found difficult
to work with. He confided to one of the oldest monks in the
monastery about his particular situation. The older man listened carefully to what Carl had to say, and then, while neither
defending his co worker or commiserating with Carl, smiled
and said in a cheery voice, “You’ve got a saint maker!”
“A what?” Carl asked, not sure what he meant.
“A saint-maker, It’s a term we use in the cloister. You see, it’s
inevitable that when you enter a monastery, you’re not going to
automatically be friends with every member of the community.
It’s human nature. Some guys you really like, most you can get
along with, but there always seems to be one or two who drive
you nuts. Those brothers are your saint-makers because they
are the ones God uses to help you grow in holiness.” (p.78)
Who knows? We might be someone’s saint-maker as well. It’s a
humbling thought that someone may not like us. Yet that is the
way it is. Dealing with difficult people is where the rubber
meets the road in living a Christian life.
Fr. Jim
Next week’s collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human
Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to
break the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. With a tradition of improving education, housing situations, and community economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive
impact in communities nationwide. Your contribution will
defend human dignity and reach out to those loving on the
margins,. Please give to the CCHD Collection.
Please remember in your prayers those who are
ill: Larry Kiel, Diane Kiel, Dick Jahns, and Char
Smith-French
Please remember in your prayers those who
have died : Alreda Hurst (friend of Jackie
Raczka), Marian Fuchs(cousin of Pat Carroll and
Virginia Skinner), Marvin Parks(husband of Teresita), Randy
Jones (friend of Rose Kinsella), John Znak (brother of Kathy
Dalseg), and Edward Jamison
Grief Ministry
Sept. 14 @ 7 PM
Parish Office Conference Room
For More Information, call:
(949) 290-8670(Richard)
“A Year of Mercy”
Inspiring words by Pope Francis
Avoiding Cynicism and Indifference
Let us not fall into humiliating indifference or
a monotonous routine that prevents us from
discovering what is new! Let us ward off destructive
cynicism! Let us open our eyes and see the misery of the
world, the wounds of our brothers and sisters who are denied
their dignity, and let us recognize that we are compelled to
heed their cry for help!
May we reach out to them and support them so they can feel
the warmth of our presence, our friendship, and our fraternity!
May their cry become our own, and together may we break
down the barriers of indifference that too often reign supreme
and mask our hypocrisy and egoism!
Safe Environment Class—Protecting God’s Children
Monday, September 26, 2016 6:30-9 pm
Here at St. John’s. This class is for ALL volunteers
new to the program working with children in the Faith
Formation Program and those working with vulnerable adults.
On behalf of your Finance Council, Fr. Jim and the entire
parish community, we thank you for your financial gifts in
support of our parish mission & ministries
“God so Loved, He Gave From a Heart of Gratitude”
Each week the Stewardship Corner will feature one of our
many ministries at SJTB. This week the Stewardship & Evangelization Commission is featured.
Stewardship & Evangelization Commission:
*Assists the parish in promoting Stewardship as a way of life
among our parish community.
*Engages in planning and provides recommendations in the
area of Stewardship in response to parish priorities and goals.
*Provides education opportunities regarding Stewardship, including the weekly Stewardship Corner in the bulletin.
*Supports Member Engagement & Living Your Strengths programs, helping parishioners discover their Top 5 Strengths.
*Coordinates the annual campaigns for renewal of parishioners'
commitment to give of their Time, Talent, and Treasure.
*Puts on a Ministry Fair as part of the annual Stewardship Renewal of Talent.
*Encourages the incorporation of appropriate Stewardship emphases in the liturgy, prayer, and faith formation.
*Supports Evangelization efforts of the parish, including Welcoming new members and returning Catholics.
*Meets on the second Thursday of the month 7:00-8:30pm.
*Provides fellowship to its members.
*Provides service to the wider community as the Commission
serves dinner at H.O.M.E. every June and December.
Are you or someone you know called to serve in a leadership
role in our parish community? We are looking for new members to serve on the Stewardship & Evangelization Commission. If you feel called to share your time and strengths
please contact Sue Ray at 253-630-0701, ext. 212.
"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as
good stewards of God's varied grace." 1 Peter 4:8-10
Prepared by Stacey Welsh
MONTHLY INCOME FROM WEEKEND
COLLECTIONS AND FAITH DIRECT
For month ending: 7/31/2016
Stewardship (envelope & loose)
$ 59,505.55
Stewardship (Faith Direct)
$ 37,898.50
TOTAL ORDINARY INCOME
BUDGETED ORDINARY INCOME
DIFFERENCE
$ 97,404.05
$113,549.00
$(16,144.95)
PARISH OPERATING BUDGET
FISCAL YEAR(FY); JULY 1, 2016-JUNE 30, 2017
Fiscal Year-to-date(FYTD) as of 7/31/2016
FY Approved
FYRD Budget FYTD Actual
Revenue
1,297,323
1,333,139
121,573
Expenses
1,322,951
148,742
129,350
Net
(25,628)
(15,603)
(7,777)
With the arrival of autumn, I'd like to invite you to join
Faith Direct, our parish's electronic
eGiving program. Our to-do lists can get lengthy this back
-to-school season, but Faith Direct's eGiving program will
give you one less thing to remember each week - no
more envelopes to find and checks to write before you go
to Mass.
Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code:
WA316
Thank you for your continued support of our parish family!
God Bless You,
Fr. Jim
A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Among the primary themes in today’s gospel when we hear Jesus’ wellknown parable of the Prodigal Son is forgiveness and the need
to repent. But from a stewardship point of view what is also
interesting is one of the secondary themes: the failure to use
responsibly the gifts that have been so generously bestowed.
The youngest son who demanded his inheritance and left
home, broke no laws or religious commandments. His wrongdoing was that he wasted his inherited wealth, the abundant
gifts given to him. His sin was in his extravagant living; squandering his gifts in pursuit if selfish pleasures. Good stewards
acknowledge that everything they have comes from God, and
they are required to cultivate these gifts responsibly. What are
our God-given gifts? Do we use them responsibly? Do we exercise good stewardship over them?
SAVE THE DATE Saturday, October 15, 2016
St. John the Baptist Parish
25810 156th Ave SE,
Covington, WA
Auction and Oktoberfest Party
To donate an auction item and/or to get further
information, contact Teri Nelson (253-939-5067, tknelson1@comcast.net) or Andrea Shimek (425-413-0756,
mashimek@comcast.net). Raising funds for our parish, Kent
Hope (a day shelter for women & children) and St. Vincent
de Paul.
Craft & Hobby Day: Check the times as we now
have new crafting hours!! Join us on Saturday,
September 17, 2016 from 10 am to 5 pm to work
on your special projects. Bring snacks to share and
your lunch. If you are planning to attend or have
questions contact Nancy Moore at 253-630-0701 ext 102.
FAITH FORMATION
Parent Orientation for Faith Formation Programs
Elementary (PS-4th) FF will meet Sunday September 11th
from 10:15-11:15am.
Youth Group (5th-8th) & Life Teen (9th-12th) will meet
Wednesday October 12th from 7-8:30pm.
Catholic School Parents will meet Monday October 3rd from
7-8:30pm.
Each of these meetings will be in the Multipurpose Rooms.
Please note that these meetings are mandatory, thank you for
your participation!
FALL PARISH MISSION
St. John the Baptist’s Fall Parish Mission will take place September 18th-20th with evening sessions (7-8:30pm) Sunday,
Monday, and Tuesday. We will have morning sessions on
Monday and Tuesday (10-11:30am). See the flyer
A day retreat to kick off Confirmation and Life Nights will be
held in the McMullen Center on September 25th for all 9th –
12th graders. Those interested in being confirmed are required
to participate, all other teens are welcomed and encouraged to
join. The retreat will begin at 1 pm through the Life Teen 5:30
Mass. Permission slips are not required. However, confirmation candidates must register prior to the retreat.
New Confirmation candidates mark your calendars for an orientation with you and your parents on October 6th at 7 pm. 2nd
year candidates will have a regular class on that date as well.
Life Justice Peace Commission-Donations of gently used
backpacks (for released detainees from the NW Detention Center in Tacoma) are welcome at the LJP table in the Narthex. Please drop them in the cardboard box next to the LJP
table. And thanks to all who have donated.
Anyone interested in learning about the Detention
Center Volunteer Visitor Program is invited to attend a
presentation Saturday, September 24, in Tacoma. More information is available at www.aidnw.org or by contacting Pat
Bader (patbader@comcast.net or 253 852 1975). Visiting detainees can be a rewarding experience.
All past and present members of St. John
the Baptist Supper club!! You are invited
to a Supper Club REUNION—Sept.18, 3-6 pm at the home of
Client and Judy Peterson 25921 140th Ave SE Kent, WA 253631-4785. Please bring an appetizer, a salad or a dessert to
share. Dinner at 4 pm.
St. John’s Praise and Worship group will resume meeting on
Sunday evenings 7:30-9PM in the sanctuary, beginning sept.
11th. Everyone is welcome to attend. This is a very uplifting
and rewarding experience, so please join us on Sunday evenings. Information call Myke Smith at 253-8541728
HAPPENINGS
Sunday, Sept. 11
Mass, 9 am, 11:30 am and 5:30 pm
Elem. Faith Formation Orientation, 10:15 am
Young Families, 10:15 am
Welcome Gathering after 11:30 am Mass
Life Teen Core Team, 4 pm
Charismatic Praise & Worship, 7:30 pm
Monday, Sept. 12 1Cor11:17-26,33/Lk7:1-10
Word & Communion, 9 am
Pastoral Leadership Team, 4 pm
9AM Choir Practice, 7 pm
Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, 7 pm
Tuesday, Sept. 13 1Cor12:12-14,27-31a/Lk7:11-17
Word & Communion, 9 am
Facility & Grounds, 5:30 pm
Fil-Am Choir, 7 pm
WICS (Widowed Information/Support Group), 7 pm
Maplewood Pony Club, 7 pm
Bite of St. John’s Meeting, 7 pm
Wednesday, Sept. 14 Nm21:4b-9/Phil2:6-11/Jn3:13-17
Morning Mass, 9 am
Small Faith Group (Costanza), 9 am
Truthful Reign Band Practice, 7 pm
Young Adult Gathering, 7 pm
Library Ministry, 7 pm
Grief Ministry, 7 pm
Thursday, Sept.15 1Cor15:1-11/Jn19:25-27
Strong Bones Yoga, 8 am
Evening Mass, 6:30 pm
11:30 am Choir Practice, 7 pm
RCIA(Rite of Christian Initiation/adults), 7 pm
Friday, Sept. 16 1Cor15:12-20/Lk8:1-3
Morning Mass, 9 am
Archdiocese Stewardship Presentation, 10 am
Small Faith Group/Myers, 10 am
S. King county Deanery, 10:30 am
Saturday, Sept. 17
St. Anthony Parish council Retreat, 8 am
Craft & Hobby Group, 10 am-5pm
Private Party, 4 pm
Confessions, 4 pm
Evening Mass, 5:30 pm
Sunday, Sept. 18
Masses: 9 am 11:30 am and 5:30 pm
Faith Formation Leaders Training, 1 pm
Fall Parish Mission, 7 pm
Life Teen Core Team, 4 pm
NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
You are invited to an Open House on Sunday, October 2nd,
12pm-4pm at Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery in Federal Way
and St. Patrick Cemetery in Kent. Look for you ancestor’s
graves. Pray for a loved one, and take home a Catholic Personal
Planning Guide and A Guide for Making Good Decisions for
the end of Life (includes a living Will and Durable Power of
Attorney for Health Care). Staff will be on hand to answer
questions. For information please visit our website at
www.MyCatholicCemetery.org
Sept. 4 , 2016
Parish Ministries
ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT
Money Counter
Rose Kinsella 253-630-0701 ext 103
Office Special Projects
Connie Tietz 253-630-0701 ext 101
Office Helpers
Rose Kinsella 253-630-0701 ext 103
Website Support
Rose Kinsella 253-630-0701 ext 103
Bob Jensen bobengr@gmail.com
COMMUNITY LIFE
Auction
Terri Nelson 253-939-5067
Andrea Shimek 425-413-0756
Coffee & Donuts
John & Melissa Fieser 253-630-0170
Community Life Committee
Rose Kinsella 253-630-0701 ext 103
Craft & Hobby Group
Nancy Moore 253-630-0701 ext 102
Creative Kindness Sewing
Barb O’Neill 253-631-9770
Filipino-American Association
Ray Palisoc 253-638-0781
Funeral Reception
Kathleen Purcell 206-715-7121
Denise Jackson 206-261-1487
Knights of Columbus
Darren Parsons 206-406-6307
Multicultural Celebration
Milly Nabarrete 253-638-3486
Parish Social Events
Open(coordinator needed)
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Monica Saalfeld 253-638-2442
Socially Active Singles
Monica Saalfeld 253-638-2442
Strong Bones Yoga
Ann Happe 206-953-5952
FACILITIES & GROUNDS
Facility Crew
David Aldous 253-630-0701 ext 114
Facilities & Grounds
Kathy Kernan 253-931-8105
Grounds Maintenance Crew
Richard Staiti 425-432-4496
Kitchen
Milly Nabarrete 253-638-3486
Susan Ravotti 253-630-7856
Prayer Garden Maintenance
Open (coordinator needed)
Security Team
David Aldous 253-630-0701 ext 114
FAITH FORMATION
Adult Formation Committee
Al Myers 206-302-9153
Baptism
Joan Williamson 253-630-0701 ext 109
Catholic School Families Group
Bonnie Kraskouskas 253-813-5773
Confirmation
Tina Reeves 253-630-0701 ext 110
Elementary Faith Formation
Ann Forsythe 253-277-2211
Faith Formation Commission
Laura Sutton 253-631-8673
Home Educators Support Group
Marisa Maricich 206-930-6351
Library
Open (coordinator needed)
Life Teen (Gr 9-12)
Tina Reeves 253-630-0701 ext 110
Marriage Preparation Team
Fr. Jim Coyne 253-630-0701 ext 105
Jim & Monica Battles 425-358-1877
monicabattles@comcast.net
Pre-School Faith Formation
Stephenie Abadilla 425-584-7433
Alisha Nguyen 206-794-1885
Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults/Children (RCIA/RCIC)
Joan Williamson 253-630-0701 ext 109
Sacramental Prep
JoanWilliamson 253-630-0701 ext 109
Terri Rains 253-630-0701 ext 501
Small Faith Communities
Mary-Kaye Soderlind 253-508-6987
Vacation Bible School
Jill Wallace 253-249-7035
Youth Group (Grades 5-8)
Kelly Ramsdell 253-630-0701 ext 115
LIFE JUSTICE & PEACE
Garden of the Good Shepherd
Ang & Margie Battisti 253-236-8066
HOME (Homeless Men’s Shelter)
Nancy Huntington 253-631-1171
Life , Justice & Peace Commission
Norm Bailey 253-351-2959
Pregnancy Aid
Judy Peterson 253-631-4785
Respect Life Committee
Linda Luke 253-217-8216
St. Vincent de Paul Society
206-767-6449
LITURGY
Altar Servers & Cross Bearers
Paul Behrens 253-630-4936
Charismatic Prayer & Worship
Linda Smith 253-854-1728
Eucharistic Ministers
Pat Defiesta 253-833-4316
Flower Ministry
Judy Fuchs 253-350-8545
Greeters Ministry
Chuck & Angie Santillan 253-737-5886
Lay Leaders of Prayer
Laura Rothschilds 360-886-2872
Lectors Ministry
Norm & Tia Bailey 253-351-2959
Liturgical Planning & Environ Comm
Pat Frost 253-630-0701 ext 111
Music Ministry
Luis Diaz de Leon 253-630-0701 ext 108
Point Person Coordinator
Scott Gilyeat 425-433-0530
Sacristan
Paul Dehmer 253-852-8839
LEADERSHIP
Facilities & Grounds Commission
Kathy Kernan 253-931-8105
Faith Formation Commission
Laura Sutton 253-631-8673
Finance Council
Mike Dennis 425-413-8643
Life, Justice & Peace Commission
Norm Bailey 253-351-2959
Pastoral/Leadership Team
Trish Hanson 206-650-2018
Bob Denney 425-432-3714
Stewardship & Evangelization Comm
Mark Thompson 425-413-0744
PASTORAL CARE
Divorce & Beyond
Monica Saalfeld 253-638-2442
Mary-Kay Soderlind 253-508-6986
Grief Support Ministry
Richard Staiti 425-432-4496
Helping Hands
Jennifer Beckie
Sick & Homebound
Pat Frost 253-630-0701 ext 111
STEWARDSHIP & EVANGELIZATION
Member Engagement & Strengths
Sue Ray 253-630-0701 ext 112
Returning Catholics/Landings
Sue Ray 253-630-0701 ext 112
Welcome & Evangelization Committee
Erin Marshall 425-432-1478
Irene Aguilar 209-712-4007