St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

December 9, 2018 Second Sunday of Advent

Weekend Masses PASTORAL STAFF

Saturday Vigil | 5:00pm Sunday | 9:00am, 11:30am (Spanish) Rev. Tom Belleque, Pastor Weekday Liturgies [email protected], ext. 105 Mass | 9:00am Monday, Thursday, Friday Adolfo Carbajal, Deacon, Liturgy of the Word | 9:00am Tuesday, Wednesday Pastoral Assistant for Adult Faith Formation and Liturgy Healing Mass/English [email protected], ext. 110

Second Tuesday of the Month | 11:00am

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Dear Friends in Christ, THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN

Once again during this Advent season our Mon, 12/10 - Mass at 9:00am community has the privilege of honoring our 5:30pm - RCIC 6:00pm - Cub Scout meeting Blessed Mother with (2) very special celebra- 6:00pm - Confirmation, small groups tions. On Tuesday evening and Wednesday 6:30pm - Rehearsal Christmas Eve Play this week, we will celebrate Our Lady of 7:00pm - RCIA Guadalupe. The Feast of Our Lady of Guada- 7:00pm - Adoration lupe celebrates the appearance of our 7:00pm - Charismatic Group Leadership Blessed Mother to Saint Juan Diego on Tep- 7:00pm - Apostolado de la Cruz eyac Hill. Our Blessed Mother told Juan Die- Tues, 12/11 - Healing Mass 11:00am go that she was the mother of the true God 9:30am - Faith Sharing and asked that a church be built on that very 10:00am - Hispanic Disability Advocacy SW PARISH STAFF spot where the cries of the poor and the op- 12:00 - Luncheon after Healing Mass Diane Helley pressed would be heard. Our parish celebra- 6:30pm - Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary

Pastoral Assist/Administration tion will include a rosary and cultural dances 7:30pm - Folkloric dances [email protected] on Tuesday evening, December 11, begin- Wed, 12/12 - Liturgy of the Word 9:00am, ext. 102 ning at 6:30pm. At 5:00am on Wednesday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass 6:30pm Deborah Bourque, December 12, we will sing the Mañanitas to 5:30am - Mañanitas to Our Lady of Guadalupe Stewardship Coordinator 7:30pm - Folkloric dances following Mass [email protected] the virgin. That evening at 6:30pm, we will Thurs, 12/13 - Mass at 9:00am ext. 101 celebrate Mass which will include the tradi- Maria “RC” Vazquez, tional presentation of the Guadalupe story 5:15pm - Kids Choir practice Administrative Assistant and cultural dances. 5:30pm - RCIC (Spanish) [email protected] 5:30pm - Choir practice (Woody) ext. 103 At 6:00pm on Thursday, December 20, we 6:30pm - CDA monthly meeting Jessi Guzman Sanchez will honor the Blessed Mother under the title 7:00pm - Choir practice (Prudencio) Parish Receptionist of “Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage” 7:00pm - RCIA (Spanish) [email protected] also known as the “Virgin of Antipolo”. Our Fri, 12/14 - Mass at 9:00 am ext. 103 Mary Wynne Lady of Antipolo is an image of our Blessed 6:00pm - Marianbound Prayer Group Stewardship Assistant Mother venerated in the Philippines. The 6:00pm - Mandatory Volunteer Virtus Training [email protected] image was brought to the Philippines in 1626 (Spanish) ext. 104 by Governor General Juan Niño de Tabora 6:30pm - Charismatic Group, Spanish Chris Berg from Mexico. His safe voyage across the Pa- 6:30pm - Rehearsal, Kids Christmas Play Facilities Supervisor cific Ocean was attributed to the image. Sev- Sat, 12/15 - Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:00pm [email protected] 8:30am - Confessions Saul Soltero eral miracles subsequently followed. The 5:00pm - Adoration group, Christmas party First Communion Coordinator- image is enshrined at Antipolo Cathedral and Sun, 12/16 - Mass at 9:00 am, 11:30am (Spanish) Spanish & Parish Maintenance continues to be the most celebrated image 8:00am - Choir practice [email protected] of Our Lady in the Philippines. ext. 209 10:30am - SVDP meeting Faith Formation Staff I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our 1:00pm - Encuentro Matrimonial Bobbi Casanova Mexican and Filipino parishioners for sharing 6:00pm - Confirmation class/HS youth group Children’s Faith Formation their deep faith and these rich traditions with [email protected] our community. Our Lady of Guadalupe/Our ext. 206 Rosann Francisco Lady of Antipolo– pray for us! Children’s Faith Formation Coordinator [email protected] ext. 106 Fr. Tom Nick Longo Youth Ministry Coordinator [email protected] ext. 107 “Without LOVE deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing” St. Therese of Lisieux

HOLY MASS INTENTIONS

Mon 12/10 Rest in Peace: Truong Nguyen by Nguyen family; Special Intention: Eduardo & Rafael Ortiz by Mary Ortiz; Eulalia Macias by Mary Ortiz; Joseph & Angel Fajardo by Martha Fajardo; Holy Souls in Purgatory by Nguyen family; Joycelyn Chavez (Birthday) by Diane Helley Tues 12/11 Health: Wally & Debby Basarab by Anonymous Thurs 12/13 Rest in Peace: Jo Wilson by Barb Moodhe Fri 12/14 Rest in Peace: Truong Nguyen by Nguyen family; Sandra Pugh, by Denise Groth; Dick Baker by Sharon Hale; All Souls by Tu Tran; Peggy Mode by Sharon Hale; Angel Flores by Maria Silva Sat 12/15 5:00pm - Rest in Peace: Guillermo Rendon by Nancy Rendon Sun 12/09 9:00am - Rest in Peace: Jack Parthenay by Luella Parthenay

11:30am - For the people Contact the parish office at [email protected] PLEASE ALSO PRAY FOR: Anne Ross, George Shefcheck, Allyn & Bob Rapcinski, Craig & Irma or 360.573.3325 or in Shileika, Jim Cotey, Bill Kerner, Bob Ott, Teresa Conrad, Pat Marian, Pi-Hsia McBurney, Tom person Monday - Friday (9am-4pm) to arrange Sanchez, James Wandro, Kenny Bartel, Joe Mscichowski, Dave & Kathy Venhuis, Edgar Cruz, for a Mass Intention. Harry Chaffee, Patsy Sevier, Glenath Moyle, Patrick Bourcier, Vicky Hardy, Betty Lambrecht, Evelyn Feese, Susan Harrington, Tu Train, Douglas Knutson, Frank Kleinheinz, Joan Kerner RIP.

SERMON ON THE AMOUNT Welcome to St. John!

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE

 CDA Annual Christmas Party - Saturday, December 15th, 12:00pm  Our Lady of Guadalupe, Rosary and Folkloric Dances - Tuesday, December 11th, 6:30pm  Mañanitas to Our Lady of Guadalupe - Wednesday, December 12, 5:30am  Adult Activities (AA) Christmas Caroling - Sunday, December 16, 6:30pm  Simbang Gabi Mass at St. John - Thursday, December 20, 6:00pm  Christmas Caroling at Larch Mountain, AA - Thursday, December 27th, leaving church at 6:00pm Christ has no body now but yours. No hands, no feet on earth but yours. Teresa of Avila

CARDS FOR FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS

The bereavement ministry will have cards to sign with the name of a beloved child that has gone home to heaven for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, December 28. Members of the ministry will be in the Narthex during all Masses on the weekend of December 15/16. You can also pick up a card from the Welcome Desk on the following weekend, December 22/23. These signed cards will be pinned on a cloth around the cross for the Holy Innocents Feast Day. If you have any questions, contact Sherry Bailey at (360) 921-4043 or [email protected]

CCS APPEAL FOR THE POOR – T H A N K YO U

Thank you for supporting the CCS Annual Appeal for the Poor. If you have not had an opportunity to make your donation, you can still contribute online at www.ccswww.org/donatenow or via our website www.stjohnvancouver.org.

ADVENT TREE LIGHTING

The rain stopped and it was a beautiful evening for our first Annual Advent Tree Lighting! Many thanks to all who helped make this magical event happen last weekend including the St. John yard crew who helped Chris Berg transport the large tree from the tree farm and position it in just the right spot in our courtyard. Thanks also to Deacon Adolfo, who together with Chris, put together a beautiful lighting display, both on the tree and in the courtyard area in general. As always, we are most appreciative of our talented and giving musicians who led us in song prior to and following the lighting of the tree. Catholic Daughters served up many a cup of hot chocolate and apple cider, and treated us to goodies as well. And lastly, a shout out to the Knights who handed out prayer cards as well as a delightful Ad- vent calendar for kids of all ages. Be sure to check out the tree which is lit every night until 9:00pm.

WHAT A GREAT MORNING AT THE MOVIES

The Knights did it again: what a great morning at the movies!! Kids of all ages were spotted sitting on Santa’s lap, mugging for a photo with the jolly fellow and Mrs. Claus before the lights were turned off in one of many theaters where parishioners enjoyed their choice of four movies. Free popcorn and pop for $1.00 - what an awesome event! Thank you, as always, Knights!! Sign up for electronic giving on our website: www.stjohnvancouver.org/Give Now

CHURCH HISTORY - OUTGROWING CHURCH #3

By the 1990’s, 40 years after it was built, it was apparent that the that the third church could no long- er accommodate the growth in the parish. The church was small, and current parishioners still recall how difficult it could be to get a seat in church, particularly at Christmas or during Lent. Under the pastorship of Father Michael Obrien, pastor from 1979-1999, a committee was formed to discuss what it would take to build a new church. Pre- liminary meetings continued during Fr. Phillip Fitsimon’s tenure as pastor, from 1999-2003, until the arrival of Fr. Armando Perez in 2003 who moved the project from the planning into the implementation and construction phases. Many of our current parishioners were involved in various stages of that process and we thank them for their fore- sight and commitment. We owe a particular debt of gratitude to Gene Suhr, a retired engineer who took the lead alongside Father Armando.

The sketch on the right was included in a church directory from the 1990’s (showing a potential com- pletion/hopeful date of 2000). Although we did build our fourth, and current church, it was complet- ed in 2004 and was built in an entirely different style than what was envisioned back in the 1990’s.

KNOCK AND WALK HELPS STOCK SHELVES

Last Saturday a crew of High School and Confirmation Youth Group students from St. John walked up and down many sidewalks in the Orchards area, knocking on doors and collecting food for the Annual Knock and Walk Food Drive. They represented us very well while making a difference for those in need right here in our community. Thank you to all who participated!

LAS PODASAS: ALL ARE INVITED!

Las Posadas is Spanish for lodging, or accommodation, which in this case refers to the inn in the story of the nativity of Jesus. It is a traditional Mexican celebration, dating back 400 years, which lasts for a nine- day interval (called the novena) during the Christmas season. The novena represents the nine-month preg- nancy of Mary. It starts on December 16th and ends with Mass here at St. John the Evangelist at 6:30pm on December 24th. St. John parishioners host Las Posadas at their homes, starting at 6:30pm, followed by refreshments provided by the host(s). Everyone is invited to attend one, or all, of the Las Posadas! For more information, contact Samuel or Eugeniz Rivas at (360) 773-8784.

Sunday, December 16 Jonás Castellón (541) 400-0894 Monday, December 17 Agustin Villalobos (360) 991-6685 or (360) 991-6763 Tuesday, December 18 Trinidad (360) 990-0315 Wednesday, December 19 Octavia (360) 773-3035 Thursday, December 20 Prudencio (360) 241-1533 Friday, December 21 Samuel & Eugenia Rivas (360) 773-8784 Saturday, December 22 Chela (360) 719-8891 Sunday, December 23 St. John the Evangelist (360) 573-3325 Monday, December 24 St. John the Evangelist (360) 573-3325 Faith Formation is a life-long journey

FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE

Children (Gr K-5), First Communion, & Middle School Youth Group No Classes December 12/13 - Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations! Last class before Christmas - December 18/19

High School Youth Group & Confirmation Schedule Sundays, December 9, & 16 - Regular Youth Group Nights, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Sundays, December 23 & 30 - Christmas break

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CELEBRATIONS

Tuesday, December 11th Wednesday, December 12th Rosary - 6:30pm Mañanitas - 5:30am Folkloric dances - 7:30pm Hot chocolate, Folkloric dances - 6:30am Mass (Spanish) - 6:30pm; Folkloric/Aztec dances - 7:30pm

LUNCHEON AFTER HEALING MASS

Please join us in Vogel Hall for a special luncheon following the 11:00am Healing Mass on Tuesday, December 11. The menu includes lasagna, baked chicken, green salad and ice cream. There will also be many “door prizes” as this will be the last luncheon of the year. The cost for lunch is $4.00. We hope to see you there!

SIMBANG GABI MASS: SCHEDULE Simbang Gabi (Filipino for "Night Mass") is a devotionalnine -day series of Masses practiced by Roman Catholics in the Philippines in anticipation of Christmas and to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, a tradition that began in 1669. After Mass, churchgoers partake of native delica- cies such as rice cakes and other traditional sweets, enjoyed with ginger tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Please join us in this wonderful tradition on Thursday, December 20 at 6:00pm. Please bring your favorite potluck dish to share and place it in the kitchen just prior to Mass.

December 15 11:00am Commissioning Mass, St. James Cathedral, Seattle December 15 5:00pm St. Rose de Viterbo, Longview December 16 Varies Sunday Mass at home parishes December 17 6:00pm St. Joseph, Vancouver December 18 6:00pm St. Thomas Aquinas, Camas December 19 6:00pm Our Lady of Lourdes, Vancouver December 20 6:00pm St. John the Evangelist, Vancouver December 21 Varies Friday Mass at home parishes December 22 Varies Saturday Mass at home parishes December 23 12:00pm Holy Redeemer, Vancouver Advent/Christmas Schedule

Sacrament of Reconciliation At St. John the Evangelist Church: Saturday/December 08/15/22 8:30-9:30 AM

Communal Penance Services: Thursday, December 13, Christmas Celebrations

Our Lady of Lourdes 7:00 PM Christmas Eve

Friday, December 14, Monday, December 24th St. Joseph 7:00pm Family Mass at 5 PM

Thursday, December 20, Vigil Mass at 9 PM Sacred Heart 7:00 PM Adoration of the Friday, December 21, Blessed Sacrament to follow after 9:00 PM Mass Feast day of Our until 8:00 AM on Christmas Day Lady of Guadalupe

Wednesday, December 12th Christmas Day

Mass at 6:30 PM Tuesday, December 25th Mass at 9:00 AM Mass at 12:00 PM (Noon) Spanish Simbang Gabi Mass Thursday, December 20th Mass at 6:00 PM

Solemnity of Mary Mother of God New Years Day

Tuesday, January 1st Mass at 9:00 AM

Readings for Sunday December 16, 2018 ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK: Third Sunday of Advent

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HUGS (FOR THE HOMELESS)

The days are definitely getting colder and here at St. John we can help make the days and nights warmer for those in need in our community. Every year, from November through January, our Children’s Faith Formation program sponsors a clothing drive to collect much needed items for the homeless families of Clark County. You are invited to donate new or gently used hats (H), underwear (U), gloves (G) and socks (S) and to place them in the HUGS chimney boxes located in the Narthex and in the Faith Formation hallway. Any size is welcome to help children and adults in need. SHARE, a non-profit organization, will distribute the items on our behalf.

MICHAEL ALLEN HARRISON CONCERT ON SUNDAY Seton Catholic presents An Evening with Michael Allen Harrison on Sunday, December 9 at 3:00pm here at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Please join us as we celebrate the sounds of the season with this amazing pianist and Seton’s award-winning choir. Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door or can be purchased online at setonhigh.org. We hope to see you there!

PARISH RESOURCES

Councils & Right to Life Volunteer Support Charismatic Group Committees Pro-Life Group Church Cleaning Crew (Spanish language) Parish Council Ed Rush: 360.576.1724 Deacon Adolfo: Enrique & Maria Elizalde: Lee Santoyo: 360.573.3325 360.773.1391 Outreach n 971.645.2950 St. John Ground Crew Legion of Mary St. Vincent DePaul Liturgy Committee Chris Berg: 360.573.3325 Kay Hish: 360.949.1036 Tim Kosderka: n Deacon Adolfo: 360.573.7199/ St. John Cemetery Mainte- Adult Activities Social ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 360.573.3325 Group 360.253.3056 nance FOOD PANTRY Finance Council Bereavement John Hardy: Ken Lambrecht: Joe Tichy: 206.992.2394 360.666.5690 360.574.1496 WISH LIST Sherry Bailey: c

360.921.4043 Parish Life Parish Library Hospitality ,,, Ramen Noodles Prayer Shawl Ministry Catholic Daughters of Kay McMurry: Welcoming Committee 360.693.8963 Tuna Pat Marian: 360.635.1742 America d Karen Stangel Canned corn 360.909.2311 Karen Andre: Cub Scouts Liturgy and Worship 360.828.1908 Canned fruit Beth Tanner: Louise Stangel Exposition of the 503.816.6089 360.907.0359 Help is always Knights of Columbus mm Blessed Sacrament Funeral Reception Allyn Rapcinski: Jim Anderson: Natural Family Planning needed in the 360.571.9811 Ann Makar: 360.910.1907 SVDP food pantry. Ruth Calderon: 360.896.6728

360.892.5702 Please call Pat Wells Altar Linens KC, 4th Degree Greeters Bee Tipp: 360.836.5284 Bill Abel: 503.688.3113 360-571-8262 if you can Suzanne Comeau: help with a shift. 360.573.2241