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1 St. John the Evangelist Parish Seattle, Washington 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 SAL- VATION THROUGH JESUS CHRIST FOR ALL. OUR WITNESS TO THE. PRESENCE OF GOD AND OUR REACHING OUT TO OTHERS ALLOW. US TO DEEPEN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. WE ACCOMPLISH. THIS THROUGH OUR WORSHIP TOGETHER, ESPECIALLY IN THE CEL- EBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST; THROUGH ONGOING FAITH DEVEL- OPMENT FOR ALL PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND LIFE SITUATIONS;. THROUGH THE PERFORMANCE OF GOOD WORKS; AND THROUGH. RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP BY WHICH WE CARE FOR THE GIFTS.

2 GIVEN TO US BY OUR GOD. PARISH OFFICE -- QUIGLEY HOUSE SCHOOL OFFICE. 121 NORTH 80TH STREET, SEATTLE, 98103 120 NORTH 79TH STREET, SEATTLE, 98103. PHONE: 206 782-2810 SCHOOL OFFICE : 206 783-0337. FAX: 206 782-0242 FAX: 206 782-0242. PASTORAL E MERGENCY NUMBER: 206 794-7487 EXTENDED DAY CARE: 206 782-9915. DEVELOPMENT OFFICE: 206 783-0337 EXT. 323. HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM -12:00PM AUCTION OFFICE 206 783-7663. 1:00 PM - 4:00PM SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS. MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 4:00PM. EXTENDED DAY CARE. MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:00 AM - 6:30PM. PARISH WEB PAGE: SCHOOL W EB PAGE: REV. CRISPIN A. OKOTH, PASTOR EXTENSION 314 E-MAIL BERNADETTE O'LEARY, PRINCIPAL EXTENSION 310 E-MAIL ANNE MERKLIN, PA FOR FAITH FORMATION EXTENSION 305 E-MAIL DAVID DIFIORE, PA FOR MUSIC EXTENSION 303 E-MAIL DANI D'AMELIO, PA FOR ADMINISTRATION EXTENSION 313 E-MAIL MARY W ISEMAN, DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR-PARISH EXTENSION 355 E-MAIL EVELYN PINKERMAN, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EXTENSION 300 E-MAIL SHEILA MARTY, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EXTENSION 358 E-MAIL 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time November 16, 2014.

3 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday November 17 November 18 November 19 November 20 November 21 November 22 November 23. For the repose of For the 8am Rosary 8am Rosary the soul of 8am Rosary Intentions of 8:30 3:30pm 8:30 Mass 8:30. Bernard Laverty 8:30 Paul Goldberg Morning Prayer Reconciliation Morning 8am Rosary Morning 10:15. Prayer 8:30 Prayer 8am Rosary Nursery &. Mass 8:30 Mass Sunday School 10:15 Class 9-11. Mass Adoration of the 5pm Vigil Mass 10:30 Mass Blessed CLOW. Sacrament Mass Times Sacrament of Matrimony Couples should contact Anne Merklin, Saturday, Vigil Mass 5pm Parish office. Sunday, 8:30 & 10:30 am Infant Baptism Monday thru Friday and 1st Saturdays Infant Baptism is scheduled four times a year at Rosary 8am the weekend masses.

4 Mass or Morning Prayer 8:30am Contact Anne Merklin, ext. 305. Thursday Adoration 9am-11am at the parish office prior to the birth of an infant for Children's Liturgy of the Word preparation information. (CLOW). 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays of every month, Parish Advocate for Annulments October through May, For parishioners seeking a marriage annulment, During the 10:30 Mass please contact the parish office. Sunday School October through May during the 10:30 Mass for children age 4 by September 1st through Alumni Information 1st grade Please leave any information you have on our school alumni at Sacrament of Reconciliation Reconciliation is on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of Parish Office the month in the Vestibule of the church or by 206-782-2810.

5 Appointment. If you need an appointment for Office hours 8-4pm Reconciliation please call the parish office. Closed from noon to 1pm for lunch Monday ~ Friday Liturgy 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time A Next weeks Readings November 16, 2014 Christ the King November 23, 2014. Every servant in this gospel parable is given riches by the master with the expectation that each servant First Reading Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17. will increase what has been given. Even one talent The shepherd-king seeks the lost and heals the injured. was a significant amount of riches. To bury it was to Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; there nothing I. waste its potential.

6 The servant who does so out of shall want.. fear, wickedness, laziness is condemned by the mas- Second Reading 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28. ter upon his return and loses even what he has. The Christ our king has conquered death. wealth each of us has been given by our master is a Gospel Matthew 25:14-30. share in his very Life. Even a small amount is an The Parable of the talents. incalculable richness. We will be judged by how we What a vision the Gospel presents to us today! The Son have chosen to allow this Life to increase, to grow of Man is his glory with all the nations assembled before within us. To choose otherwise is to bury our very him, judging the deeds of all those gathered in his pres- selves.

7 Ence. And what are the criteria for judgment? Feeding the hungry and thirsty, clothing the naked, caring for the ill, When facing any kind of judgment, our first re- visiting prisoners. In our modern international economy, sponse is to be uncomfortable. Upon reflection, it can be difficult to figure out who is responsible for when our choices and behaviors have led to fuller what, but all of us must try. Today, let us think about how Life for ourselves and others, we know we have we will answer the Lord's questions. nothing to fear from a judgment. Indeed, we can even look forward to it. Catholic Cemeteries We remember and give thanks at our regular Discuss Pope Francis' remarks on the use of tal- Eucharistic celebrations for all of those who have died.

8 Ents: I ask: have you thought about the talents that All are invited. Unless otherwise noted, all Masses are God has given you? Have you thought about how on Saturday mornings at 10:30 am. you can put them at the service of others? Don't bury your talents! Bet on big ideals, those ideals that For additional information please call Faye McClain, enlarge the heart, those ideals that will make your 253-838-2240 or talents fruitful. Life is not given to us so that we can keep it jealously for ourselves, but is given to us so Holyrood Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery: that we may donate it. Dear young people, have a Chapel Mausoleum Chapel Mausoleum great soul!

9 Don't be afraid to dream great December 6 December 13. 10:30 10:30 things! St Peter's Square General Audience, Octo- 205 NE 205th St 5041 35th Ave NE. ber, 2014 Shoreline, 98155 Seattle 98105. The servant who received one talent feared losing it and so hid it in the ground. Likewise, spiritual growth involves risk, just as love and trust do. Are you willing to take risks, or are you paralyzed by Lector books are in. Please pick them fear? If you were a leader in the Church what kind of up from the north side sacristy before risks would you take to insure growth and meeting the needs of the faithful? Think of someone in or after the weekend Masses or stop by whom you observe risk-taking for spiritual growth.

10 The parish office. Anointing of the Sick December 13 &. 14 after all the Masses. Parish Advent Reconciliation December 16, 7pm Parish Life Faith Formation News For information about the following programs, please con- tact Anne Merklin at the parish office, 782-2810 or email: 10:30 Mass Nursery is OPEN! St. John's 10:30 Nursery is now open!. Come to Quigley bldg.(Parish office) and ring the bell marked Nursery. Chil- dren ages 8 months-3 yrs. are welcome. Nursery is Free! Baptism and Sacraments of Initiation for Children Seven Years and Older Children 7 years or older, who are Unbaptized or Bap- ADVENT DECORATING yes it's that time tized in another faith tradition, with parental support, can be- of year again!