SUMMER SCHEDULE
This newsletter will be published on a monthly basis during the summer.
Look for it June 30, July 31 & August 31!
Veni Sancte Spiritus
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.
And kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
And you will renew the face of the earth.
Lord,
by the light of the Holy Spirit
you have taught the hearts of your faithful.
In the same Spirit
help us to relish what is right
and always rejoice in your consolation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
We may be separated but we are all together in the Holy Spirit!
ELEMENTARY
-Preschool thru 4th Grades-
Hi Elementary Parents/Guardians,
This week's video lesson is "Pentecost-Happy Birthday Church!". You can find all of our virtual lessons at www.SJTBCC.org in the Our Videos section. A big thanks to The CREW for sharing their faith with our SJTB children via Zoom!
Summer Gospel Weeklies: Free, fun and engaging lessons to prepare for Sunday mass. Find age appropriate formation around our Sunday gospel readings by going to GospelWeeklies.com.
Login: Amyb@sjtbcc.org
PW: Faith2020
Faith In Action Opportunity: Joan and I will be at the SJTB Drive-Thru Food Drive Friday, June 5 from 10-Noon (scroll down to see details). We would LOVE to see you in the church parking lot, give a wave and a virtual hug!
VBS 2020: Vacation Bible School has been cancelled due to virus restrictions.
Workbook: The workbook your child used in classes are still in the classroom cupboards. If you would like to have your child's workbook to use at home, please contact me by June 15.
4th Graders: Due to the virus restrictions, we were unable to give you the send off to Youth Group this year. But have no fear, Chelsea our fantastic Youth Minister, will be connecting with you about all things Youth Group!
Faith Formation 2020-2021: We are in the planning phases right now. Look for information to be coming home over the summer with registration and class details.
We look forward to the time when we can gather together again. May your summer be filled with many wonderful blessings. You all are kept in my prayers.
May the power of the Holy Spirit stir within you!
Amy
Video Lesson with The CREW
"Pentecost: Happy Birthday, Church!"
Find all of our virtual lessons & Storytime at
www.SJTBCC.org
MIDDLE SCHOOL
-5th-8th grades-
Hello Families!
Faith In Action Opportunity:
How cool is this??? There will be an SJTB Drive-Thru Food Drive Friday, June 5 from 10-Noon (scroll down lower on this newsletter to see details). We would LOVE to see you in the church parking lot, give a wave and a virtual hug! This is a great opportunity to live your faith during COVID 19!
AGAPE 2020:
The AGAPE Summer Service Project has been cancelled this summer due to virus concerns. That doesn't mean we can't live out the mission of Christ in our every day lives! If you have signed up for AGAPE, look for a note from Chelsea in your inbox this week about Summer opportunities to serve in unique ways! One place to start would be the SJTB Drive-Thru Food Drive! :)
The AGAPE Summer Service Project has been cancelled this summer due to virus concerns. That doesn't mean we can't live out the mission of Christ in our every day lives! If you have signed up for AGAPE, look for a note from Chelsea in your inbox this week about Summer opportunities to serve in unique ways! One place to start would be the SJTB Drive-Thru Food Drive! :)
Middle School Youth Group 2020-2021:
We are in the planning phases right now! Keep an eye on your inbox this month with regard to future plans and registration for next school year's programming!
PARENT SURVEY:
Thank you for taking the youth group survey! If you still haven't weighed in, please click here and let us know your preferences: https://forms.gle/gTNGWxgwcFL3rkRw5
Thank you for taking the youth group survey! If you still haven't weighed in, please click here and let us know your preferences: https://forms.gle/gTNGWxgwcFL3rkRw5
8th Graders:
Normally we have a Moving-up ceremony every year for you to move up into Life Teen! We are unable to do that this year due to virus concerns, HOWEVER, that doesn't stop time! This summer you will be considered high schoolers! That means that you are invited to every digital (and eventually non-digital) high school event that Life Teen does! Later this week I will be adding you all via Flocknote to our Life Teen email and text lists. I can't wait for you all to be high schoolers! Our new freshman classes every year bring so much light and fun to Life Teen! Yay!
Blessings to celebrate all of you! I miss seeing you all so much!
Chelsea Wilde
High School
-9th-12th grades-
High Schooler Survey:
THIRTY of you have already weighed in with your preferences! That's huge! If you haven't had a chance to take the St. John the Baptist Life Teen survey to let us know what you want to do over the summer and beyond during these weird virus times, you can take it here: https://forms.gle/r9n7GJZ49r9LAW369
Sorry parents, this is for teenagers only! You can help us, though, by encouraging your teen to take the short survey. Thanks!
Faith In Action Opportunity:
How cool is this??? There will be an SJTB Drive-Thru Food Drive Friday, June 5 from 10-Noon (scroll down lower on this newsletter to see details). We would LOVE to see you in the church parking lot, give a wave and a virtual hug! This is a great opportunity to live your faith during COVID 19!
AGAPE 2020:
The AGAPE Summer Service Project has been cancelled this summer due to virus concerns. That doesn't mean we can't live out the mission of Christ in our every day lives! If you have signed up for AGAPE, look for a note from Chelsea in your inbox this week about Summer opportunities to serve in unique ways! One place to start would be the SJTB Drive-Thru Food Drive! :)
The AGAPE Summer Service Project has been cancelled this summer due to virus concerns. That doesn't mean we can't live out the mission of Christ in our every day lives! If you have signed up for AGAPE, look for a note from Chelsea in your inbox this week about Summer opportunities to serve in unique ways! One place to start would be the SJTB Drive-Thru Food Drive! :)
Jun
7
Life Night Zoom:
Life Nights continue via Zoom every Sunday at 7pm.
Come check in and hang out with us!
Join the Zoom meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86249911477
Meeting ID:
862 4991 1477
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ADULT FORMATION
Jun
6
Parish-Wide Zoom Gathering for Adults
All Are Welcome:
Please join your fellow parishioners for a time of connecting, breaking open this Sunday’s Gospel! We now have two options of gathering;
Saturdays from 10-11:30am or Sundays from 1-2:30pm
_____________________________________________________This Week’s Gospel is John 3:16-18
This Week’s Questions are:
-When reading this Gospel passage we see the love of the Father. It is good to ponder how much love the Father would have for me/you in giving His one and only Son to be sacrificed in order for you/me to have salvation.
-How have you seen evidence of that love in life this week?
-What do you find motivates people to believe in and embrace/receive the love of Jesus in their lives? These could be conversations or acts.
_____________________________________________________If you are interested in joining one of these meetings look for the links in the Wednesday and Friday email blasts from SJTB office, or email me at joanw@sjtbcc.org and I will send you the link.
There is an option to phone in as well, email me to request that information.
Blessings,
Joan Williamson
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Faith in Action Opportunity!
FOOD ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE AT ST. JOHN'S:
Fresh food boxes available from the USDA Farm to Families program.
RSVP by Monday each week. Contact Andrea Mendoza for more details.
AndreaM@sjtbcc.org
ENTERTAINMENT
MUSICAL MEMORIES -Part 2
with Fr. Jim
SJTB Youth Minister: Chelsea Wilde
Original worship song: One Small Chance
Our Youth Minister, Chelsea Wilde,
has 50+ original worship songs on YouTube.
Check out her entire collection here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbIXV5qF5yYofWIKd8C4UaA
"Holy Spirit"
Composer: Marianne Misetich, SNJM
SJTB MUSICIANS
Singer: Paulette Juarez
Pianist: Thomas Rothschilds
"Be Not Afraid"
Composer: Bob Dufford, SJ
Poem: "Pentecost"
Author: Sharon Sullivan
SJTB MUSICIANS
Singers: Sharon Sullivan, Eva Diaz de Leon
Pianist: Thomas Rothschilds
CELEBRATE MASS!
WEEKEND MASS with Fr. Jim Coyne
St. John the Baptist
www.sjtbcc.org
DAILY MASS with Archbishop Etienne
St. James Cathedral
https://vimeo.com/archdioceseofseattle
STAY CONNECTED!
FAITH FORMATION STAFF
JOAN WILLIAMSON Faith Formation and Sacramental Prep
253-630-0701
CHELSEA WILDE Youth Ministry and Confirmation
ChelseaW@sjtbcc.org
Text: 248-385-3567
AMY BONTE Elementary and First Sacraments
AmyB@sjtbcc.org
Text: 214-684-1881
