Newsletter | August 31, 2021 |
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Our parish is open for in-person Mass and we’re eager to see you all again. Please join us at one of the following Masses:
Saturday at 5:00pm
Sunday at 9:00am
Sunday at 11:00am
Some changes you'll see at Mass to keep everyone safe - face masks required, ushers seat you, no singing, and no Blood of Christ. Physical distancing no longer needs to be monitored. Clearly marked sections for worship are available for people seeking physical distancing.
Please continue to self-screen and stay home if you are not feeling well. Dispensation to attend Sunday Mass is still in effect. Sick, vulnerable, at-risk, and otherwise concerned persons are encouraged to celebrate Mass with us via live stream.
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DELTA VARIANT AND MASKING |
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The COVID case count in Washington is extremely high and exploding across the state. Due to this exponential growth and the desire to keep people safe, Governor Inslee announced a universal Indoor Mask Mandate. This means all employees, volunteers, and visitors must wear a mask while inside any building on a parish campus, and during Masses.
The goal of this guidance is to ensure safety, protect the vulnerable among us, and support the common good. Please remember that many people are unvaccinated and may not be able to receive the vaccine for various reasons. As a welcoming Catholic Church, we must ensure they feel safe and welcome to worship in person.
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A link to our parish survey was sent out in last week’s email newsletter. We are very sorry to say that due to the nature of Survey Monkey we are unable to see the complete results of that survey, so it has been closed.
If you didn't get to fill out a paper survey at Mass this past weekend, please take a moment to fill out this new online version. We want to know how our SJV families are doing and what situations they are facing. Thank you!
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We have just received our first Annual Appeal rebate check from the archdiocese in the amount of $3,588.31. It is planned to be used to replace the narthex flooring and for outreach activities. Thank you to all who have paid and continue to pay their Annual Catholic Appeal pledge. |
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SAVE THE DATE - NOVEMBER 6 |
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Celebration Mass at 5:00pm with Archbishop Etienne
Celebration Dinner and Auction Gala to follow Mass ~ 6:30pm
To volunteer for the auction committee or for questions, please contact Ann Vanderwark at 425-823-0787 x101 or avandewark@sjvkirkland.org. |
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DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL? |
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St. John Vianney Parish is turning 50 and we'd love your help telling our story. Let us know:
- What’s your most memorable moment at SJV?
- What function or event did you enjoy most, and why?
- What brought you to SJV?
Record, video, or write your answers, include pictures if you have any, then email Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, by today for the link to send your story and pictures.
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Reconciliation will now be offered on Saturdays from 3:30-4:30pm. The Reconciliation Room is located next to the Adoration Chapel. |
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We will be closed this Monday, September 6. Have a relaxing long weekend! |
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BURGERS & BREW WITH FR. VU
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Calling all young adults! Bring a friend and join us for fun, food, fellowship, and good company. |
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Join us as we hike at Big Finn Hill Park. Let's meet by the restrooms next to the Lacrosse Field off 138th St. at 3:00pm. Please email Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, if you plan to attend so that no one gets left behind. All are welcome!
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BASIC BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays, September 15 - October 6, from 7:00-8:30pm in the Social Hall
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Have you longed to learn more about the Bible or for more guidance in using and praying with the Bible? If so, please join us for an “Adult Basic Bible Study.” Free to all who wish to attend!
Wednesdays, September 15th through October 6th in the Parish Social Hall from 7:00-8:30pm. Bring a copy of your favorite Bible from home along with a notebook and pencil or pen to each session. We will remain socially distanced and wear masks during the class.
Register by signing up at the parish welcome table, emailing Laura Stanger at Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org, or calling the parish office.
Classes will be taught by Veronica Bernabe
Veronica is a retired schoolteacher with over 50 years of teaching experience and received the Washington State Excellence in Education Award. She is also a Community Teacher with the BLD Covenant Community, a Charismatic Prayer Group with the Archdiocese. Veronica has completed the Catechetical certification requirement with the Archdiocese of Seattle and has attended and participated in many retreats and missions. She is a parishioner at Holy Family in Kirkland. We are very blessed to have her offer her ministry to our parish.
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LITURGICAL MINISTERS TRAINING
Saturday, September 25 at 10:00am
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Are you confirmed? Please consider serving your parish as a sacristan, eucharistic minister, lector, ushers/seaters, or hospitality minister. Starting in September, Fr. Vu will hold trainings every fourth Saturday of the month at 10am in the church. Sign up at the welcome table in the narthex or by contacting the parish office.
Youth who have taken First Eucharist and are at least middle school age interested in being altar servers are also welcome to sign up. Youth interested need to be able to carry the cross through the church and up the steps to the sanctuary.
Ushers/seaters have a particularly special role to play at this time. Please prayerfully consider volunteering. If you would like to help usher/seat people at our weekend Masses please contact Greg, gleptich@sjvkirkland.org.
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WELCOME BACK SJV CELEBRATION
Sunday, September 26 from 4:00-7:00pm on the SJV Preschool Lawn
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- Food trucks available from which to purchase, or bring your own food
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Tacos El Guero, The Cheese Pit, and Kool Kidz Ice Cream
- Water and lemonade provided
- Live music from our contemporary worship team
- Play life size Battleship
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Animal Encounters petting zoo from 4:00-6:00pm
- Pick up your family's "We are a light on Finn Hill" candle with instruction for decorating. You will bring the candle back and present it at our 50th Anniversary Mass with Archbishop Etienne on November 6 at 5:00pm.
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RACIAL EQUITY FORMATION SERIES |
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Other study session days and times available throughout the Eastside Deanery. Please click on the flyer above for more information or contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org. To register, please click on the button below.
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High Schoolers and Middle Schoolers, mark your calendars for our kick off retreat on October 2 & 3 , Discernment & the Half Blood Prince (after the 6th book in the Harry Potter series). For more details or information about Youth Group, please contact Maybeth, mterashima@sjvkirkland.org.
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KIDS FAITH FORMATION
Sundays at 10:15am
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Kids are invited to join Zoom Children's Liturgy of the Word. Email Laura, LStanger@sjvkirkland.org, for more information.
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REFLECTIONS ON CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME
From Laudato Si
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Plastics, the wonder (or curse) of our modern age, are typically derived from natural gas or petroleum. They are resources that can mostly be recycled and not wasted into landfills. Unfortunately, in 2019, Waste Management reports that 122,205 tons of plastics were disposed of in landfills. That so much plastic goes into landfills rather than recycling makes it especially important that we understand what plastics can and cannot be recycled. |
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We’ve probably all noticed the "chasing arrows" at the bottom of many plastics, like the ones shown here. The codes within the triangle, which number from 1 to 7, represent the resin identification code (RIC) that indicates the general type of chemical compound used in manufacturing the plastic product. Although there are only seven codes, there are actually thousands of different types of plastics.
Here is a quick breakdown of the seven codes:
#1 Polyethylene terephthalate (PETE/PET)
- Lightweight and easy to recycle plastic.
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Uses: soft drink bottles, peanut butter jars, salad dressing bottles, plastic liquor bottles, mineral water containers, fruit juice containers, cooking oil containers
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Recycled into: egg cartons, containers, carpets, and more
#2 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Also can be recycled into many kinds of goods.
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Uses: milk jugs, laundry detergent bottles, household cleaner bottles, motor oil bottles, juice bottles
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Recycled into: flowerpots, toys, traffic cones, trash cans
#3 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
#4 Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- Not commonly recycled.by waste management services
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Uses: cellophane wrap, produce bags, disposable diaper liners, squeezable condiment bottles
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Recycling: These plastics are not accepted by curbside recycling. But some LDPE types (cellophane wrap, produce bags, plastic grocery and shopping bags, dry cleaner cellophane) are accepted for recycling by grocery stores
#5 Polypropylene (PP)
- Not commonly recycled.
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Uses: packaging pipes and tubes, medicine bottles, bottle caps and straws
#6 Polystyrene (PS)
- Also known as styrofoam, it is recycled in some areas.
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Uses: hot beverage cups, take-out food containers and packaging peanuts
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Recycled into: similar products like plastic wood, insulation, and hard plastic pens
#7 Other
- Designates a miscellaneous category for all other plastic resins like acrylic or nylon.
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Uses: bottles, headlight lenses, safety shields
What makes recycling confusing, though, is that different cities and towns, and different waste management services, accept different types of plastic for recycling. You can do a web search for 'which plastic codes does my recycling center accept.' The following are the plastics that King County Waste Management will accept in your curbside recycling bin:
- Plastic jugs with a neck (milk, juice and soda)
- Plastic bottles with a neck (beverage, fabric softener, detergent and window, bathroom and kitchen cleaners)
- Round plastic dairy tubs (yogurt, dairy, butter or margarine)
All containers should be rinsed and should not include caps or lids.
Three Plastic Numbers That You Should Avoid are 3, 6 and 7!
These plastics are used in many everyday household products and often contain high levels of Bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is a compound used to make polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. It is among the highest production volume chemicals, with over 8 billion pounds manufactured every year. BPA is a chemical that poses high health risks to consumers, according to a 2010 study published in the National Institute of Health’s Environmental Health Perspectives. BPA is considered to be a hormone-disrupting chemical that is linked to autism, birth defects, reproductive problems, breast cancer, and other health issues. You want to avoid using these plastic products so that you do not ingest harmful chemicals along with your food and drink.
What is most alarming is that many products for babies and small children are made from these harmful plastic types. These include sippy cups and baby bottles. BPA is also found in the epoxy lining of metal containers, including soup cans and drinking bottles.
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS |
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If you know of someone who is interested, or has a spark within them, an inkling of becoming Catholic, and joining the Catholic Faith Community, please contact Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
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If you would like Holy Water for your home, bring a container of water to church and ask Fr. Vu to bless it after Mass. |
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We have had several “chip drops” for our gardens dropped by the front entrance and we need to spread them around. They are very useful for soil enrichment while keeping weeds down - and they don't cost us anything, just the labor to spread them around. If you feel called, please contact Greg at gleptich@sjvkirkland.org.
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EMERGENCY COLLECTION FOR HAITI |
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The funds collected in this special appeal will become part of the Bishops Emergency Disaster Fund and will be used to support the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for pastoral and reconstruction needs of the Church as well as the efforts of Catholic Relief Services and/or Catholic Charities USA, the official relief agencies of the U.S. Catholic Church, as they and their local agencies respond to immediate emergency needs and aid in long-term rebuilding and recovery efforts. Funds will be used in response to the earthquake and Tropical Storm Grace calamities in Haiti and any other disasters that occur and will be distributed where they are most needed. |
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