Announcements

You’re Invited to the Gala Dinner and Dance 2025! – Hosted by the Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group

Join us for an unforgettable evening of dining and dancing as we celebrate love, friendship, and community. Enjoy a delicious Italian dinner, uplifting music, a lively dance floor with a DJ, and plenty of surprises to make the night extra special!

This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others, build friendships, and support a noble cause. Proceeds will help fund future events for our church and Family 30 ministry.

We can’t wait to see you there!

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¡Estás Invitado a la Cena y Baile de Gala 2025!
Organizado por el Grupo de Oración Carismática Hispana

Únete a nosotros para una noche inolvidable de cena y baile celebrando el amor, la amistad y la comunidad. Disfruta de una deliciosa cena italiana, música inspiradora, una pista de baile animada con DJ y muchas sorpresas para hacer la noche aún más especial.

Este evento es una maravillosa oportunidad para conectar con otros, fortalecer amistades y apoyar una noble causa. Los fondos recaudados ayudarán a financiar futuros eventos para nuestra iglesia y el ministerio Familia 30.

¡Esperamos verte allí!

This week, Fr. Carlos (with dogs and goats) is moving in to a home we purchased in Kent, 5 minutes from Holy Spirit and 10 minutes from St. John the Baptist. St. John’s used a combination of Capital Reserve and Operating savings, some savings from Holy Spirit, and a $450,000 loan from the Archdiocese to purchase the home at a total cost of $695,000.

The rectory is a 3-bedroom split-level home with a large daylight basement that can (and will) be converted into independent living quarters for a second priest. Seminarians will be able to stay with the pastor as well. And it has a large yard for happy dogs!

The rectory needs furnishings. To donate new, or very lightly used furnishings, or to make a monetary donation towards purchasing furniture, contact Fr. Carlos or the office – include pictures and descriptions of the furniture. DO NOT drop off furniture.

We are also requesting funds in a campaign to reduce our loan cost – Donations via check, please write “Family 30 Rectory.” Checks can be placed in the offering basket or mail to: St. John the Baptist: 25810 156^th Ave. SE, Covington, WA 98042.

We will have a fund set up on Pushpay by February 1st.

12-Day Pilgrimage to Italy

*UPDATED* This pilgrimage will now be led by Fr. Crispin Okoth not Fr. Carlos Orozco as originally stated.

Dates: April 23 – May 3, 2025

Cities included: Padova – Venice – Siena – Assisi – Rome

Click the link to access the tour company site: 12 Days Pilgrimage to Italy – Holy Sepulcher Travel