“Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.” - Isaiah 41:10

Mon. 7/8 8:30am Eucharistic Service Tues. 7/9 8:30am Eucharistic Service Wed. 7/10 8:30am Bing Bermudez † Thurs. 7/11 8:30am Esteban V. Recanor † Fri. 7/12 8:30am Felix Vilaire †

Faith Formation & Youth Ministry

Faith Formation classes will resume September 2019 and Youth Ministry will resume October 2019. Watch the bulletin for effective start dates and times. Have a safe and joyful summer! Dear Youth, Are you interested in a week away form distrac-tions, a week of service, and a week of learning and growing in your relationship with God? If so, consider applying to attend our youth migrant project August 4-9. Applications are available at the welcome desk or by the youth ministry board. For more information, call the parish office. Don’t wait, there is limited spots available.

Questions? Contact Sonia Martinez at: soniamartinez@stjbosco.org

For information regarding RCIA please contact: Mary Lou Colasurdo @ maryloucolasurdo@stjbosco.org

Second Saturday of every month 9am to 11am

The next scheduled Baptism(s) will be July 28th at the 9:30am Mass. Please contact Mary Lou Colasurdo to register for the class at: maryloucolasurdo@stjbosco.org.

Weekly Collection Including Weekly Online Giving Numbers for the weekend of June 22/23 and June 29/30 to follow.

Your gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal is still needed! Please take a moment to fill out an ACA pledge card to assist with over 60 ministries and services of the ACA. Any rebate we receive will be used towards our ACA Parish Project - facility repairs and a phone system up-grade. Please take a moment to fill out your ACA card today or go online to make your donation at: www.seattlearchdiocese.org/aca.

Annual Catholic Appeal - A Future Full of Hope Annual Catholic Appeal Goal: $80,981.00 Pledges to Date: $74,877.95 Families: 752 Number of Donors: 208 % of Goal Reached: 92% Total Participation %: 28%

Peter’s Pence Thank you for your support in last week’s Peter’s Pence Collection. Your contributions, combined with those from our brothers and sisters around the world, will help Pope Francis provide essential relief to people in need. If you missed the collection, it is not too late to give! Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections, and click on the “How to Give” link.

“Thank you to all of our faith formation and youth min-istry volunteers and catechists. Our programs, events, and formation would not be possible without you!” If you are interested in participating, as a parish community, in the formation of our children and youth please contact our parish office.

Celebrating

50 Years of Marriage

Patricia and Joseph Staeheli

Congratulations!

July 6 & 7, 2019

WELCOME We welcome you to St. John Bosco Parish, celebrating with us, whether you are new to the area/parish or

maybe not so new but just have not registered. If you are not registered, please complete the form below and place it in the collection basket or mail it to the parish office. Thank you. (This is not a registration form).

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Advertiser of the Week: Calvary Cemetery 253-472-8875 www.calvarytacoma.com ( Please be sure to let our advertisers know you saw their advertisement in our bulletin)

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK & COMMUNION CALLS We are most anxious to help our parish families be-cause of illness, handicap, or age. If you or a family member is ill or hospitalized and you wish to receive the Sacraments, please call the parish office so that we may support you during these difficult times. Our parish office number is 253-582-1028. Emergency ONLY number for an emergency

Anointing of the Sick request 206-225-8058

In the Gospel today, we find that God uses mere humans in his plan of salvation. God indeed

continues Christ’s saving work through us. Our next meeting is on July 9 at 7:00 pm.

Rachel’s Corner - Hope and Healing After Abortion

Profound healing is available to women and men who suffer after abortion. Whether it’s been a year or 20 years, a Rachel’s Vineyard Healing Retreat can transform your life! Call 206-920-6413.

Please do not leave magazines and other literature of any kind on display tables in the hall and church. All materials must first be approved by Fr. Marc or staff. If approved, literature will be displayed by staff. Thank you. Fr. Marc

Mt. Vernon Migrant Camp/St. Charles Donation Items Donation items are currently being accepted. If you are interested in contributing, please drop off donations by the youth ministry board. Please make Checks/Cash payable to St. Charles Church marked “YMP”. See the flier located at each exit door for the list of specific items needed in each category. Thank you for your par-ticipation. It is greatly appreciated!

Please contact the office (253-582-1028) if you are interested in helping out with the following: *Laundering and ironing the albs every other month. *Maintaining Meditation Park.

Fr. Marc’s Inter-Spiritual Book - Discussion Group

Join Fr. Marc to discuss the book “Mark Nepo’s More Together Than Alone” every Satur-day at 6:05pm in the SJB Conference/Library room.

Employment Opportunity Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation & Youth Ministry

For a complete job description and application, go to the parish website at www.stjbosco.org. Return application via email to Terri Nelson at terrinelson@stjbosco.org or to the Parish Office. Position opened until filled.

First Friday Adoration!

July 5 & 6 Begins at 9am on First Friday and ends at 9am on Sat-urday. Come and spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament! Sign-up at the new welcome cen-ter table near the parish office.

Call Bob Miller if you have any questions: 253-584-8741

Health Ministry

The next date for blood pressure checks will be Satur-day, July 6 and Sunday, July 7 available immediately after Mass. Questions please call Maura at 253-584-1528.