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 156th Ave. SE, Covington, WA 98042.
We will have a fund set up on Pushpay by February 1st.