St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Escape Room Adventure - Youth & Families
2024-08-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sure Lock Escape Rooms, 17130 116th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Sign up now for this fun summer opportunity coming up for our middle and high school youth. August 5th I have booked escape rooms for us to strengthen our wit, teamwork, investigative, memory, and all other necessary talents God gave us to escape these themed rooms. As a little cliffhanger, one room has a pirate shipwreck theme and the other is an abandoned mineshaft. The information is below if you would like to take a look at the company’s website.
MEET AT: Sure Lock Escapes (17130 116th ave SE, Renton, WA 98058)
WHEN: 7:15pm (70 min gaming experience)
COST: $35 per player (5th-12th grade youth) *adults may play if they wish*
LIMIT: 24 players
SIGN-UP: Faith Formation Tables before and after Mass until all spots are filled
ADDITIONAL NOTES: All youth MUST be accompanied by a parent or trusted adult.
Follow Up and Reminder emails will be sent out as the event gets closer.
As always, please contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns, peterg@sjtbcc.org.
Looking forward to the challenge!
In Christ,
Peter Guthrie

Gaffney's Grove Disc Golf
2024-08-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Gaffney’s Grove, 22500 SE 248th, Maple Valley, 98038, United States
Families of 5th – 12th graders are invited to a meet-up at Gaffney’s Grove in Maple Valley. Join in the fun of playing disc golf (or attempting to!).
Dates:
August: 8th & 22nd
September: 5th & 19th

Young Adult Ministry - End of Summer Social
2024-08-30 18:00 - 22:00 | WA
Young Adults ages 18-39, you’re invited to an end-of-the-summer social with Fr. Carlos!
You’ll get a private tour of Fr. Carlos’s exotic animal collection followed by pizza and a bonfire!
Friday, August 30th beginning at 6 pm.
Meet in front of St. Anthony’s Chapel: 304 Third Ave S., Kent, WA 98032
No need to RSVP, just show up, and bring a friend or two.

St. Phoebe's Day Celebration - Adult Faith Formation
2024-09-03 17:30 - 20:30 | St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave SE, Covington, WA, 98042, United States
Join us for a special evening of faith formation as we celebrate St. Phoebe’s Day.
REGISTER HERE
5:30 PM – Evening Prayer
We’ll begin with a serene Evening Prayer service, with music. We’re excited to welcome a reflective speaker from the Preacher Circle. Linda Felczen will provide the music, and Kathy W. will be coordinating our readers for the evening.
6:15 PM – Dinner
After the service, we will move to the Education Center for a shared meal of entrees, salad, and dessert. The menu will include options for common dietary preferences and needs.
7:00 PM – Speaker
Our evening will continue with an inspiring talk from a guest speaker who will give us more on the importance of St. Phoebe and Diakonia in The Church – past, present, and future.
Childcare Provided
To ensure all families can participate, childcare will be provided by our parish babysitting ministry. Please complete the childcare section of the registration form if you plan to bring young children.
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We look forward to celebrating with you and honoring St. Phoebe’s legacy together.
This is a joint event of Faith formation and the Women’s Commission.

Misa en español
2024-09-06 19:30 - 20:30 | St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave SE, Covington, WA, 98042, United States
¡Pronto se celebrará la Misa en Español en St. John’s! A partir del 6 de septiembre, habrá una Misa en Español cada primer viernes de mes a las 7:30 pm, después de la Adoración Eucarística.

Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
2024-09-08 10:00 - 11:30 | McMullen Center, 25810 156th Ave SE, Covington, WA, 98042, United States
Bring your appetite for a breakfast of fluffy buttermilk pancakes, eggs, sausages, coffee, juice, and all the trimmings!
Friends and family are welcome. Come after the 9 am or before the 11:30 am Masses
Donations go to supporting Aid and Support After Pregnancy (ASAP)
Aid and Support After Pregnancy (ASAP), describes the Knights of Columbus’ efforts to support pregnant women, mothers, and their new children by serving pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes. These pro-life, non-profits are lifelines to women and babies in need and offer essential services that make the difference between a baby being aborted and a baby being born in a supportive environment.

Family Parish Mission on Hope (Part I)
2024-09-26 18:30 - 2024-09-27 20:00 | St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave SE, Covington, WA, 98042, United States
Mark your calendars now!
FAMILY 30 PARISH MISSION ON “HOPE” (Part I)
w/Fr. Carlos and Fr. Crispin
September 26 & 27 at St. John the Baptist
English session 6:30-7:30 pm
Dinner for all 7:30-8 pm
Spanish session 8-9 pm
Plan to join this great opportunity to get to know what brings Fr. Crispin and Fr. Carlos hope, what the gift of hope is for them, and the hope they have as we begin this journey of Family together. This event will also give us an opportunity to get to know our new family members! All are welcome, make sure to enjoy the opportunity of a meal together as well!
Part II will be coming in February 2025 at Holy Spirit!

Coffee & Donuts
2025-01-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-30 10:00 - 13:00 | McMullen Center, 25810 156th Ave SE, Covington, WA, 98042, United States
After the 9 and 11:30am masses

Blood Pressure Screening
2025-01-26 10:30 - 13:00, 2025-02-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-27 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-25 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Main Conference Room, 25810 156th Ave SE, Covington, WA, 98042, United States
Free blood pressure check after 9:00am and 11:30am Masses

Prepares Baby Shower 2025 - Honoring mother-to-be Elie!
2025-01-28 14:00 - 16:00 | McMullen Center, 25810 156th Ave SE, Covington, WA, 98042, United States
Prepares Baby Shower 2025
Honoring mother-to-be Elie!
Elie is a young, single mom, looking forward to the birth of her baby boy, due February 15, 2025.
Elie welcomes this beautiful gift of life and would like to celebrate her pregnancy joy with others.
She has very restricted finances and needs many baby items. The Prepares ministry at Family 30 is
hosting a parish wide baby shower to help meet her and her baby’s needs.
Please join us for light refreshments, games and gift giving!
All are invited to attend – grandmas and grandpas, moms and dads, young adults and kids!
If you are unable to attend, but would like to contribute, gifts can be dropped off at the parish
office.
Gift ideas for Elie and her baby include:
• Gift cards for Fred Meyers, Target or Walmart
• Diapers! Lots of diapers! (newborn and sizes 1 and 2)
• Wipes
• Baby thermometer
• Bottles and binkies
• Baby wash and lotion
• Diaper cream
• Stroller
• Car seat
• Bassinet
• Baby rocker
• Breast pump, breastmilk storage bags, formula
• Monetary donations (Checks made out to St. John the Baptist; memo Prepares Baby Shower)*
*Monetary donations will be used to help purchase the more expensive items like the car seat, stroller, bassinet
and baby rocker.

Gala Dinner and Dance 2025
2025-02-08 19:00 - 2025-02-09 00:00 | McMullen Center, 25810 156th Ave SE, Covington, WA, 98042, United States
“Gala Dinner and Dance 2025,” a beautiful opportunity to celebrate love, friendship, and community. The event promises a memorable experience with exquisite Italian dining, uplifting music, a lively dance atmosphere with a DJ, and surprises to delight everyone. This celebration is not only a chance to connect with others and build friendships but also an opportunity to come together in support of a noble cause that will benefit future events for our church.
• Donation per person: $60dls
• Age requirement: 16 years and older
Registration Links
Gala & Dance 2025
Cena Baile de Gala 2025

Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry
2025-03-07 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-03-21 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-04-11 17:00 - 18:30 | McMullen Center, 25810 156th Ave SE, Covington, WA, 98042, United States
MENU
Breaded Fried Cod
French Fries
Ivar’s Clam Chowder and Coleslaw

Proceeds & Donations will assist
Aid and Support after pregnancy

Family 30 Lent Retreat
2025-03-08 09:00 - 15:00 | WA
8.5 x 11 Flyer Lent Retreat 2025

Craft and Hobby Day
2025-03-29 10:00 - 16:00 | McMullen Center, 25810 156th Ave SE, Covington, WA, 98042, United States
Join others in our community for a free, fun day of crafting! There is no cost for this event. We ask you to bring your own supplies to craft with, snack, and lunch. This day is set aside to offer uninterrupted time to work on your own craft while growing in fellowship with others. All are welcome and do not need to be a member of St. John the Baptist to join. Friends and family are welcome to this event

All Saints Day Mass
2025-11-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Sanctuary, 25810 156th Ave SE, Covington, WA, 98042, United States

All Saints Day Children's Reception
2025-11-01 11:00 - 12:30 | WA
Children honor the saints with costumes, friends, and fun.

Veteran's Day Mass
2025-11-13 18:30 - 19:30 | WA

Thanksgiving Mass
2025-11-27 10:00 - 11:00 | WA
A mass blessing the fruits of our labor and God’s grace, before we celebrate the gifts given us.

Advent Retreat
2025-12-06 09:00 - 15:00 | WA
Explore “Mary’s Yes” and Advent through the perspectives of Mary and Joseph, awaiting their child.

Multilingual Living Rosary
2025-12-06 15:15 - 16:00 | WA
Multi-cultural event recreating the rosary in all languages represented in our parish.

Immaculate Conception Mass
2025-12-08 18:30 - 19:30 | WA
A mass celebrating the Immaculate Conception of Mary.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Rosary (Procession cancelled due to inclement weather)
2025-12-11 10:30 - 12:00 | WA
Two parishes unite in veneration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patron saint of the New World. Event starts with breakfast, followed by the rosary and Aztec dance in the sanctuary.
