Summer FF Newsletter SCHEDULE
This newsletter will be published on a monthly basis during the summer.
Look for it June 30, July 31 & August 31!
NEW INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19
FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULING:
Hello Parishioners,
We hope you are finding opportunities to play together as family this summer.
We continue to work on finding the best option for St. John the Baptist parish in how we do Faith Formation this coming school year. We want you to know that we will finalize our plans and have that information, as well as registration options, out by August 15, 2020.
We hope you are finding opportunities to play together as family this summer.
We continue to work on finding the best option for St. John the Baptist parish in how we do Faith Formation this coming school year. We want you to know that we will finalize our plans and have that information, as well as registration options, out by August 15, 2020.
For those of you wanting sacraments for you and/or your children, please know that we will continue to prepare for and celebrate those through this coming year as well.
Thank you so much for your patience and prayers.
Thank you so much for your patience and prayers.
Blessings,
Joan, Amy, and Chelsea
Joan, Amy, and Chelsea
A NOTE FROM JOAN
A NOTE FROM JOAN:
JULY PRAYER FEATURE
Featured this month is this video of the song Amazing Grace sung by people from 50 different countries who have all been effected by Covid-19.
ADULT FORMATION
Introducing:
The Year of the Eucharist!
The Year of the Eucharist;
Everything You Need To Know
Overview Flyer
- Archbishop Etienne's Pastoral Letter regarding the Year of the Eucharist: English letter
- Una carta pastoral de la obra de redención: Carta Español
Watch Archbishop Etienne explain his vision for the Year of the Eucharist below:
Archbishop Etienne's homily from the Corpus Christi Mass at St. James Cathedral, June 14, 2020. In this homily, Archbishop Etienne shares his vision for the Year of the Eucharist for the Archdiocese of Seattle, which begins on this feast day.
#YearoftheEucharistSeattle
Small Discussion Group Opportunity:
Lorene Hanley Duquin is t
he author of numerous books including:
The Busy Person’s Guide: Creating a Catholic Home
The Parish Guide to Volunteer Ministry
and
Thank You for Volunteering
She and her husband, Richard, have four adult children and eight grandchildren.
GROUP DISCUSSION OPPORTUNITY USING:
7 Steps to Better Conversations by Lorene Duquin
Joan Williamson will be facilitating group discussion using this book. We will meet for four weeks with a Tuesday evening group (7-8:30pm), and a Wednesday morning (10-11:30am) group.
Dates will be:
Tuesdays: September 1, 8, 15, & 22
-or-
Wednesdays: September 2, 9, 16, & 23
Is it possible to carry out good conversations with people with whom I disagree?
As incivility, bullying, and mean-spirited communication have risen to new heights in our society, people of good faith wonder how we might change this tide of disrespect. Written for small-group discussion as well as personal reflection, this important booklet offers a fresh approach to communicating in our most difficult relationships, whether online or in person.
As incivility, bullying, and mean-spirited communication have risen to new heights in our society, people of good faith wonder how we might change this tide of disrespect. Written for small-group discussion as well as personal reflection, this important booklet offers a fresh approach to communicating in our most difficult relationships, whether online or in person.
Building upon the teachings of Pope Francis, Lorene Duquin explores several ways in which we might come together to talk through our differences, challenges, and disagreements with renewed kindness, honesty, and respect. Pope Francis reminds us that the “world will recognize the disciples of Jesus by the way they love one another.” Christian love is at the heart of better communication through the shared belief that we are all sons and daughters of a loving God.
Read the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops pastoral letter against racism
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OPEN WIDE OUR HEARTS;
THE ENDURING CALL TO LOVE
THE ENDURING CALL TO LOVE
A Pastoral Letter Against Racism
"Holy Scripture boldly proclaims, “See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. Yet so we are” (1 Jn 3:1). This love “comes from God and unites us to God; through this unifying process it makes us a ‘we’ which transcends our divisions and makes us one, until in the end God is ‘all in all’ (1 Cor 15:28).” 1 By the work of the Holy Spirit, the Church is called to share with all the world this gift of love. As Pope Francis points out, “The salvation which God has wrought, and the Church joyfully proclaims, is for everyone. God has found a way to unite himself to every human being in every age.” ... READ MORE
Book Recommendations
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OUR ONE GREAT ACT OF FIDELITY
by Ronald Rolheiser (You can buy it HERE)
From the author of the bestselling, The Holy Longing, comes a book about the central expression of faith for hundreds of millions of Christians, the Eucharist.
More so than anything else, the Eucharist is what anchors many peoples’ life, prayer, and ultimately the way they live their lives. In this deeply personal book, Father Ronald Rolheiser delves into the history and meaning of this sacred tradition, drawing upon the insights of various scripture scholars, theologians, and church teachings. With personal warmth and great insight, he reflects on his own particular Roman Catholic upbringing and the centrality that the Eucharist has within that tradition. At the same time, he looks at other... READ MORE
More so than anything else, the Eucharist is what anchors many peoples’ life, prayer, and ultimately the way they live their lives. In this deeply personal book, Father Ronald Rolheiser delves into the history and meaning of this sacred tradition, drawing upon the insights of various scripture scholars, theologians, and church teachings. With personal warmth and great insight, he reflects on his own particular Roman Catholic upbringing and the centrality that the Eucharist has within that tradition. At the same time, he looks at other... READ MORE
Liturgy of the Hours
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After completing her Ph.D. in Russian literature at UC Berkeley, Cameron Bellm traded academics for the contemplative life, informed by Ignatian spirituality and Catholic social teaching. The Seattle-based writer and her husband have two young sons and she seeks each day to find God in all things, most frequently in Legos and microwaved coffee.
PRAY THE LITURGY OF THE HOURS AT HOME
Time spent in prayer is an indispensable part of the spiritual life of a Christian disciple. Find out how to celebrate the Liturgy of the Hours at home!
You Are Invited!
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JOIN THE ST. JOHN ALL PARISH ZOOM GATHERINGS
Saturday Mornings at 10am via Zoom
Alternate: Sunday at 12pm via Zoom
We meet together digitally and break into small groups based on which Mass times we usually attend. Expect to go through this week's readings and have a great group discussion! Each group is moderated by a volunteer or staff member and we welcome all new-comers!
To get a link to the meeting, email JoanW@SJTBCC.org
ELEMENTARY
-Preschool thru 4th Grades-
Hi Elementary Parents/Guardians,
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.
May your summer be filled with many wonderful blessings.
You all are kept in my prayers.
-Amy-
Great for ages 5-12 yr old
EVERYONE BELONGS
by the USCCB and read by Amy Bonte
by the USCCB and read by Amy Bonte
A story written by the US Conference of Bishops about recognizing the value of our differences, respecting each other, and forgiveness.
Watch it read by staff member Amy Bonte below:
Synopsis:
Ray Ikanga is a young boy whose family fled violence in their home country to come to the United States as refugees. The family moves into a new neighborhood and Ray begins making new friends. His excitement is interrupted, however, when someone spray paints a hurtful message on their garage: “Go home!”
GREAT BOOK RESOURCE FOR PARENTS:
The epidemic of bullying and disrespecting others fills the news each day. In this excellent and important book, Kevin Dowd offers catechists and parents practical and prayerful ways to help our children learn about and deal with issues of respect, bullying, and prejudice. Among the topics he explores are caring for family, friends, classmates, teachers, people in other countries, people who are different, immigrants and refugees, the sick, and more.
Kevin Dowd is a Ph.D. candidate in theology and education at Boston College. He speaks at conferences throughout the U.S. on many topics, including bullying in schools.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
-5th-8th grades-
DO YOU MISS YOUTH GROUP GAMES? Me too!
Middle School students, I challenge you this month to play some of our FAVORITE youth group games with your families at home. You don't need to wait until we meet again to have some good old fashioned youth group game fun! Click below to see one of my favorite articles (it has video support for most games!) so you can test some of these out at home with the whole fam:
Article: The Top 20 Youth Group Games by Seedbed.com
Article: The Top 20 Youth Group Games by Seedbed.com
Pray for us as we plan and roll with the Covid-19 punches!
Love to you all,
Chelsea Wilde
High School
-9th-12th grades-
Hey everyone!
I miss you all! Stay tuned as we plan and roll with the Covid-19 punches. I hope that you are enjoying your summer and that you get some time outside!
I'm praying for all of you :)
I'm praying for all of you :)
-Chelsea Wilde
The Church in the midst of this global pandemic looks different than it has ever before. Even in the midst of mass persecutions or empires that sought to destroy Christianity, the Christian life has never before seen the sorts of isolation and social distance we’re experiencing this year. Even so, God is still among us. God still desires to work in the hearts of His people... READ MORE
“Racism still profoundly affects our culture, and it has no place in the Christian heart. This evil causes great harm to its victims, and it corrupts the souls of those who harbor racist or prejudicial thoughts. The persistence of the evil of racism is why we are writing this letter now.”
(Open Wide Our Hearts, p. 6-7)
The United States Conference of Catholic bishops wrote that letter to the faithful in 2018 and it’s disheartening and challenging to confront the reality that our culture was still affected by racism then and continues to still be affected by it today... READ MORE
Faith in Action
Do you want to address racism in your faith community, but you don’t know where to begin?
JOIN US!
FAITH & RACIAL EQUALITY: 8 WEEK MODULE
Faith & Racial Equality; Exploring Power and Privilege is an 8-week module that awakens groups to the economic systems, public policies, cultural norms, and hidden biases that empower some and oppress others.
All sessions will be conducted via Zoom. St. John the Baptist will be offering a Monday evening
(6 pm to 8:30 pm) and a Thursday morning (10 am - 12:30 pm) module to allow for different schedules starting in August. Please note: future sessions will be offered on different days later in the year if you are unable to make either a Monday evening or Thursday morning.
(6 pm to 8:30 pm) and a Thursday morning (10 am - 12:30 pm) module to allow for different schedules starting in August. Please note: future sessions will be offered on different days later in the year if you are unable to make either a Monday evening or Thursday morning.
SOCIAL OUTREACH and ADVOCACY OFFICE:
Did you know that our Parish has a full time staff member who is in charge of Social Outreach and Advocacy? Her name is Andrea Mendoza! Recently, she has created an online document with a plethora of resources to help our parishioners grow toward Active Anti-Raicsm.
"This document provides a compilation of resources that allow for prayer, education, and action so that together we can work towards a world where racism will be truly eradicated."
The document includes resources categorized by:
- Prayer
- Pastoral Letters
- Statements
- Articles
- Videos
- Compilations
To explore this rich collection, visit the SJTBCC website using the button below:
ENTERTAINMENT
NEW POEMS
BY PARISHIONER SHARON SULLIVAN
A huge thanks to Sharon Sullivan for contributing new original work to share in the FF newsletter for a second month in a row!.
ORIGINAL WORSHIP SONG WRITTEN BY OUR SJTBCC YOUTH MINISTER
Healer by Chelsea Wilde
Lyrics:
Father, King of all Kings, you are the healer, you make me good Jesus, Prince of all Peace, you are my brother, oh you reconcile me!
Oh healer You never turn Your heart away from me!
Oh healer You never turn Your heart away from me!
I won’t follow i won’t follow i won’t follow just anybody!
Father please forgive us, when you gaze upon us, oh you make us good Oh Power, there is power in Your name!
Whenever I am honest you reconcile me!
Oh healer You never turn Your heart away from me!
Oh healer You never turn Your heart away from me!
Now I can hear, now I can see Oh healer You never turn Your heart away from me! I won’t follow i won’t follow i won’t follow just anybody
Oh Father, King of all Kings, you are the healer,
you make us good And every day I live I’m grateful!!
Every day I live I’m grateful!
So.. Oh healer You never turn Your heart away from me! Oh healer You never turn Your heart away from me! Now I can Hear, now I can see Now I can hear, I’ve been set free Oh healer You never turn Your heart away from me! I won’t follow i won’t follow i won’t follow just anybody
Check out Chelsea's entire collection of songs here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbIXV5qF5yYofWIKd8C4UaA
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbIXV5qF5yYofWIKd8C4UaA
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
FAITH FORMATION STAFF:
JOAN WILLIAMSON Faith Formation and Sacramental Prep
JoanW@sjtbcc.org
Call: 253-630-0701
CHELSEA WILDE Youth Ministry and Confirmation
ChelseaW@sjtbcc.org
Text/Call: 248-385-3567
AMY BONTE Elementary and First Sacraments
AmyB@sjtbcc.org
Text/Call: 214-684-1881
JoanW@sjtbcc.org
Call: 253-630-0701
CHELSEA WILDE Youth Ministry and Confirmation
ChelseaW@sjtbcc.org
Text/Call: 248-385-3567
AMY BONTE Elementary and First Sacraments
AmyB@sjtbcc.org
Text/Call: 214-684-1881