To love the Lord God above all, to love our neighbors as ourselves and to live out our Baptismal covenant so that we build a community transformed by the love of Jesus Christ. some stages of instability— and that it may take a very long time. And so I think it is with you; your ideas mature gradually—let them grow, let them shape themselves, without undue haste. Don’t try to force them on, as though you could be today what time (that is to say, grace and circumstances acting on your own good will) will make of you tomorrow. Only God could say what this new spirit gradually forming within you will be. Give Our Lord the benefit of believing that his hand is leading you, and accept the anxiety of feeling yourself in suspense and incomplete. Holy Hospitality! Can You Help? By Carolyn Maddux A new CHAT (Coffee Hour at Ten-Thirty) sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall, and it needs names. Coffee hour need not be elaborate: crackers (with or without cheese), fruit, veggies, cookies, juice -- something easy to give people an excuse to linger and visit. Grab a buddy and sign up, or sign on the yellow sheet if you need a buddy or are willing to help a first-timer. And don't be surprised if you get a phone call or an e- mail asking you to volunteer -- conscription happens! Questions? Call Carolyn at (360) 426 2268 or email [email protected]. From the Priest From the Priest From the Priest From the Priest-in in in in-Charge Charge Charge Charge Above all, trust in the slow work of God The quote above is the first line of a poem by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, SJ, a twentieth century Jesuit priest, philosopher, paleontologist and geologist. The poem has been on my mind lately as the slow work of God continues at St. John’s in this season of transition. So many questions still await answers: the organ project, the search for a new rector, what the future holds. Our nation faces many similar questions: who will be the President of the United States in January, and what will that mean for our country? How do we grapple with the crises that face our country and our world? I can’t offer you any answers to these questions today. Even though we would prefer to have answers (and prefer to have them now, thank you very much…), all we can do is trust the slow work of God. Each of these questions will be answered in time; not in our time, but in God’s time. In the meantime, here is the full text of Teilhard’s prayer: Patient Trust Above all, trust in the slow work of God. We are quite naturally impatient in everything to reach the end without delay. We should like to skip the intermediate stages. We are impatient of being on the way to something unknown, something new. And yet it is the law of all progress that it is made by passing through June 2016
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To love the Lord God above all,
to love our neighbors as ourselves
and to live out our Baptismal covenant
so that we build a community transformed by the love of
From the PriestFrom the PriestFrom the PriestFrom the Priest----inininin----Charge Charge Charge Charge Above all, trust in the slow work of God
The quote above is the first line of a
poem by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, SJ, a
twentieth century Jesuit priest, philosopher,
paleontologist and geologist. The poem has
been on my mind lately as the slow work of
God continues at St. John’s in this season of
transition. So many questions still await
answers: the organ project, the search for a
new rector, what the future holds.
Our nation faces many similar questions:
who will be the President of the United
States in January, and what will that mean
for our country? How do we grapple with
the crises that face our country and our
world?
I can’t offer you any answers to these
questions today. Even though we would
prefer to have answers (and prefer to have
them now, thank you very much…), all we
can do is trust the slow work of God. Each
of these questions will be answered in time;
not in our time, but in God’s time. In the
meantime, here is the full text of Teilhard’s
prayer:
Patient Trust
Above all, trust in the slow work of God.
We are quite naturally impatient in
everything
to reach the end without delay.
We should like to skip the intermediate
stages.
We are impatient of being on the way to
something
unknown, something new.
And yet it is the law of all progress
that it is made by passing through
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cottages, homemade pies and professional massage.
Aside from clothing, we take a wide range of delightful
things for auction. We depend on your support in this
way and through your attendance. Few ministries
accomplish as much with a limited budget as St.
John’s Hispanic Ministry.
Thank you for your prayers and support.
Fiesta Latina
El momento de nuestra celebración anual Fiesta
Latina está muy cerca. El viernes 24 de junio es la
fecha, y estamos empezando a recibir artículos para
las subastas y planificar el menú. Un bar de acogida,
de vino y cerveza se abrirá a las 5:30 p.m. y la subasta
silenciosa estará abierta al público para el registro de
sus ofertas. La cena comenzará a las 6 p.m.
Todavía estamos esperanzados de contar sus
donaciones de bienes y servicios. Los productos que
incluyen el uso de casas de vacaciones, tartas
caseras, y masajes profesionales. Aparte de ropa,
tenemos una amplia gama de cosas deliciosas para la
subasta. Dependemos de su apoyo de esta manera, y
a través de su asistencia. Pocos son los ministerios que
pueden lograr tanto con tan pequeño presupuesto
como el Ministerio Hispano de San Juan.
Gracias por tus oraciones y apoyo.
Ordained Ministry Grows
By Padre Don
Gustavo Portaro is now in a fast track to becoming
a locally trained and ordained priest. Charo is gaining
broader experience as she continues her work at St.
Joseph – St. John Church in Lakewood. We know that
the church will continue to benefit greatly from their
vocations.
Presbyterian Pastor Michael Beaton, from Cuba, is
now working with us and preaches regularly. Our
broad base of vocation ministers gives us a strong
foundation for the future of Hispanic Ministry.
Ministerio Ordenado Crece
Gustavo Portaro se encuentra ahora en carrera
para convertirse en sacerdote formado y ordenado
localmente. Charo está ganando mucha experiencia
Artículos en Español y Inglés
Mother’s Day is a special and traditional celebration
for Latin American cultures. Mothers are considered a very special and critical member of a family and the men of San Juan wanted to honor the mothers. Here Gustavo and Timothy Francis experiment with “carne asada” even though Gustavo does not eat any meat
at all.
El día de la madre es una celebración tradicional de
la cultura latinoamericana. Las madres son consideradas como miembros muy especiales y críticos de las familias y los hombres del ministerio hispano quisieron honrarlas en esta fecha. Aquí
Gustavo y Timothy Francis haciendo un experimento, preparando carne asada, aún cuando Gustavo no
come carne.
Fiesta Latina
The time for our annual Fiesta Latina celebration is
near. June 24 is the date, and we are starting to
gather auction items and plan a menu. A no host wine
and beer bar will open at 5:30 p.m. and silent auction
items will be on view for bidding. Dinner will begin at
6 p.m.
We are still anxious to have your donations of goods
and services. Items include the use of vacation
mientras continúa su trabajo en San José - San Juan
Iglesia en Lakewood. Sabemos que la iglesia seguirá
beneficiándose enormemente de su vocación.
El pastor presbiteriano Michael Beaton, de Cuba
está trabajando ahora con nosotros, y predica
regularmente. Nuestra amplia base de ministerios
vocacionales nos da base sólida para el futuro del
Ministerio Hispano.
Streetfest Planning Gets Going for August 14
Plans are under way for St. John's third summertime
outreach event. St. John's StreetFest '16 is set to run
from 3 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 14. The street
closure for 20th Ave. in front of the church is in the
city's permit process, and we have reserved a two-
week time slot for a banner on Capitol Way
Southbound.
Gerry Apple and Dave Little are this year's co-
chairs. Lee Mohler will slate the entertainment roster,
and the Events Committee will take care of
refreshments. Still needed are chairpersons for kids'
activities, exhibits and neighborhood walk and other
publicity.
The day will include three hours of free food and
entertainment from 3 to 6 p.m., and then a festive
outdoor Misa en Español with more music and more
food to bridge the gap between the Misa and
Compline. Exhibitors from nonprofit groups will be
invited to set up tables along the street area.
Kids can decorate cupcakes, do chalk art, play
street-top checkers, get their faces painted, make
bead bracelets, enjoy piñatas and more. Food will
include hot dogs, lemonade and ice cream
sandwiches, plus a healthy veggie alternative.
As for entertainment, look for the Artesian Rumble
Arkestra and a sampler of the glories of the great
pipe organ, plus much more. There are also plans for
an ongoing chess challenge. (Are you a chess
aficionado? We need you!)
Nonprofits already committed to participate are
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and
Sidewalk. More are due, and new participants are
welcome. A stamp-card competition will ensure that
people visit all the exhibitors.
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If you have ideas for this year's event, contact Gerry