St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Altar Server: Assist the Priest during Mass. this is open to parishioners who have made their first Holy Communion, including adults. Contact Andrew for more information at (360) 573-3325 or by email.

Ministers of Holy Communion: Assist with the distribution of the Precious Body and Blood during Mass. Contact Deacon Adolfo by email if you are interested by email.

Ushers: Ushers assist with the collection, help direct during Communion and hand our bulletins after Mass. Ushers also assist and help direct parishioners as they enter the doors of the sanctuary. For more information, contact Yarely at (360) 573-3325 or email her here.

Music Ministry: Join a choir or help form a new choir or ensemble. Vocalists and musicians are invited to share their gifts with our parish family. Middle and high school youth encouraged to participate.

Laptop and/or Soundboard Operators: Join the team that provides this vital service at weekend Masses. Email here for more information.

Bulk Mail Ministry: Be part of a group that gathers every few months to help fold materials and stuff envelopes for parish-wide mailings.

Cemetery Parking: Help direct the flow of traffic and assist with parking at the St. John cemetery during interments. Availability on weekdays would be most helpful.

Funeral Receptions: Support bereaved families by assisting at a reception following the funereal Mass. If you are interested, email Deborah.

Bilingual Catechists or assistants for faith Formation: Work with a class, K - 5th grade, now through mid-May. Contact Bobbi (360) 573-3325 or email her here to volunteer or for more information. There is a particular need for bilingual assistants for the English classes.

Edge of Life Teen: Help lead small groups or middle school and/or high school students now through mid-May. Edge meets on Wednesday evening, Life Teen on Sunday afternoon. Contact Andrew (360) 573-3325 or email him here to volunteer or more for information.

Parking Lot Security: Join the team that helps ensure the safety of all parishioners, and the security of their vehicles, during Masses and special events. If interested, send an email here.

Church Cleaning: Be part of the one of the teams that cleans the church, on a rotating basis, or form a new team to join the rotation.

Cemetery Committee: Help mark cemetery plots, open and close Columbariums (training provided), attend occasional meetings. Contact Lori at (360) 573-3325 if interested or email her here.

Welcome Committee: Greet parishioners as they enter the Narthex for weekend Masses. Staff the Welcome Desk after Mass (on a rotating basis) and assist with special events to welcome newcomers. Email Deborah to join this ministry.

Garden/Yard Care: Assist with the hand watering of plants and trees from spring until fall and/or help keep our grounds  beautiful by providing ongoing care and maintenance.

Quilting Ministry: Parishioners of all ability levels ar welcome to join this ministry. Members of this group sew small quilts and other items for charity and need. Email Deborah for more information.

Prayer Shawl Ministry: Knit or crochet prayer shawls for families who have recently lost a loved one. Contact Sherry at (360) 921-4043, or by email, for more information on patterns and yarn.