Newsletter | April 12, 2022 |
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Why is showing up to Mass physically so important?
We experience the presence of Christ in community, through physical gathering in a church building, the "house of God," dedicated to worship. We come together to receive the sacraments, which are physical signs of God's grace. Assembled physically and in community, we experience the presence of Christ in a much more tangible way than virtually. Learn more at archseattle.org/Mass.
Pease join us at one of the following Masses:
Saturday at 5:00pm
Sunday at 9:00am
Sunday at 11:00am
Masks are no longer required in the Archdiocese of Seattle, but we continue to uphold other COVID-19 safety measures to continue to provide a safe space to worship for everyone. We understand that not everyone is comfortable without a mask at this time, and we also realize that not everyone wants to continue mask use. We welcome all people regardless of their mask preference and wish to provide a welcoming environment so that we may continue to carry out the mission of the Church. We appreciate all of our parishioners understanding both sides and respecting everyone’s choice in the body of Christ.
Please self-screen and stay home if you are not feeling well. Sick, vulnerable, at-risk, and otherwise concerned persons are encouraged to celebrate Mass with us via livestream.
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The Paschal Triduum bridges the seasons of Lent to Easter. It is the three-day celebration of the Paschal Mystery, the Passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Please join us for the liturgies on these days, which speak to us powerfully of God's love and mercy.
HOLY THURSDAY
"Jesus gives himself to us as food and in the washing of feet, teaches us the need to serve others."
GOOD FRIDAY
"In the mystery of Christ's death on the cross, we contemplate that undying divine love which embraces all mankind and summons us in turn to love one another in the power of the Spirit."
HOLY SATURDAY
"The day of God's silence - invites us not only to solidarity with all who are abandoned and alone, but also to trust in that faithful love which turns death into life."
Source: Pope Francis, General Audience, March 23, 2016
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There will be no Weekday Adoration & Mass April 14, 15, 20-22. There will be no 3:30pm Reconciliation or 5:00pm Mass on April 16. Please join us for our Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday Liturgies. The church will also be closed on Easter Monday, April 18. |
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Christ the Lord is risen and all the world rejoices! May you find that Easter brings you peace, faith, and hope anew; and may the blessings of Easter fill your heart with joy the whole year through.
There will be no email newsletter next week. Look for the next newsletter on Tuesday, April 26.
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Another spirit-filled weekend at St. John Vianney. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for leading the Stations of the Cross and hosting our last delicious soup night.
Thank you also to all who came to the Spring grounds cleanup. There was much to do, but many hands made for light work and a good time! The weather even stayed dry until the work was done. Enjoy the fruits of your labor. The grounds look beautiful!
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HOLY THURSDAY VOLUNTEERS
Thursday, April 14 at 7:00pm
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Fr. Vu needs twelve people to volunteer to have their feet washed during the Mass of the Lord's Supper. If you are interested, please sign up in the narthex before Mass that evening. |
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Thank you to our SJV parishioners who came to our Soup Nights and supported CRS Rice Bowl. Our parishioners contributed $2,012.14 during the Soup Nights and Family Movie Night this Lenten Season. This translates to supplying 26 lambs to families to provide milk and cheese or 12 fruit trees to produce food and income for families.
Our CKCC participants worked really hard on their microloan businesses, selling their coasters (with a free comic), bookmarks, rosaries, plants, and Easter cards. They raised $1,088.50 for the CRS Rice Bowl this year with all that hard work. A big thank you to the CKCC and the parishioners who supported their businesses. You are being Christ to our “neighbors” in need.
Please remember to bring your Rice Bowl to church this week, or even easier - count how much you have collected in your Rice Bowl, and write a check and bring it in or click on the button below to pay online.
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On Good Friday, April 15, our last Stations of the Cross will be led by Fr. Vu at 3:00pm, followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Livestream is available. There will be no soup supper following.
You are also welcome to pray the Stations of the Cross on your own, either in the church during open hours or using our outdoor stations on the front lawn during daylight hours.
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HOLY LAND GOOD FRIDAY OFFERING |
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This Pontifical collection is for the support of the Holy Places, but above all for those pastoral, charitable, educational, and social works which the Church supports in the Holy Land for the welfare of their Christian brethren and of the local communities. Envelopes are in your monthly offering envelope packet. |
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EASTER BASKET BLESSING
Holy Saturday, April 16 at 12:00pm
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Please watch the video above from the Kaulius family in 2020, explaining what they put in their Easter basket to get blessed. Thanks Kaulius family!
In many Eastern European countries, it is a tradition to have a basket of food blessed for Holy Saturday or Easter Sunday meals. It is a practice dating back to the 15th century, and one which is still maintained by most families in Easter Europe.
All families are invited to bring Easter baskets to church on Holy Saturday at noon for a blessing. The baskets can contain food and drink that will be enjoyed at your Easter meal, for example: ham, sausage, decorated eggs, bread, etc.
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Lejla and Charlie
(Elect)
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PRAY FOR OUR ELECT AND CANDIDATE |
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The day is almost here! We will celebrate their initiation into the Church on the holiest of nights - the Easter Vigil - where they are baptized, confirmed, and receive Eucharist. Please be sure to send in your notes or cards of prayerful support before Easter Vigil. Cards are also available in the narthex. |
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The flowers that will decorate our sanctuary this Easter were generously donated by: |
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Peggy Arians
Victor & Ann Bahna
Paul Byrum
Vic & Krizty Dalusag
Patricia Dela Cruz
Gloria Basilio
In memory of:
Geraldine Basilio
Jose Basilio
Marianito Basilio
Beata Siazon
Imelda Siazon
Pedro Siazon
Ellen Dashiell
In memory of:
Heinrich Rudolph
Josefina Rudolph
Eleonora Veith
VIcky Hay
In memory of:
Lourdes
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Tony & Rose Frandanisa
Fred & Virginia Gessner
George Gillespie
Ralph & Connie Lambert
SImon & Chris Lee
Armando & Lulu De Leon
In memory of:
Mr. & Mrs. De Leon
Adong De Leon
Baby De Leon
Kuya De Leon
Mr. & Mrs. Ocampo Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Ocampo Sr.
Cita Ocampo
Leleng Ocampo
Lydia Ocampo
Mila Ocampo
Engracio Torres
Maria Torres
Friends & Relatives
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Bernice McElhoe
Ajibola Oladapo
Richard & Aimee Ow
Colin & Leoni Radford
Susan Rhode
Roberta Hatfield
In memory of:
Ed Deane
Eileen Deane
Patricia Taylor
Margaret White
Robert White
Gary & Christine Irvine
In memory of:
Ray Guardiano
Felix Tamayao
Jackie Tamayao
Nicolasa Tamayao
Roger Tamayao
Lolita Ocsan
In memory of:
Alberto Ocsan
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Greg & Shannon Seiler
Randy & Maybeth Terashima
Fr. Vu Tran
Theresa Wilson
Dave & Michelle Woodrell
Bill & Tina Lamb
In memory of:
Al Harig
Carol Harig
Jude Lamb
Pat Patterson
Mimi Ruddy
Pat Ruddy
Jenifer Sanislo
Jerry & Harriet Sramek
In memory of:
Don Ball & Family
Lee Ball
Trudie Ball
Jim Sramek
Kate Sramek
Rick Sramek
Tim Sramek
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Thank you to Connie DuPuis for sharing her time and talent to grace our sanctuary with blooms this Easter and throughout the liturgical year.
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Join us after the Easter Sunday Masses. Each hunt will have a golden egg to find. The child who finds the golden egg will win a prize basket! |
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If you could not attend a Synodal listening session, take the Archdiocese of Seattle Synod Survey and share your voice. Survey deadline is April 30. To learn more about the Synod, go to http://ow.ly/Y3NY50IEp15.
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We are able to have funeral receptions again. You can help those in our community who are grieving, celebrate the life of their loved one. If you are okay with us calling you to see if you are able to provide a salad or dessert for an upcoming funeral reception, please leave your name and contact information with the parish office. |
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DISPLACED AFGHAN FAMILY ON FINN HILL NEEDS OUR HELP |
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Your support in helping this recently arrived refugee family continue to become integrated into our community is sincerely appreciated. Positive progress towards their resettlement has been made, although financial needs are significant as they continue to face trauma counseling, legal fees, and the looming costs of more permanent housing. If you are able to volunteer your time or would like more information, please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org. If you are able to assist financially, please go to the following link on our website, sjvkirkland.org/donate. Donations may also be dropped off at the SJV office, with “Afghan Family Relief” written in the memo line. All donations will be going directly to this family.
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The Sonshine Ministry prepares meals on a short-term basis for parishioners who are ill, recovering from surgery, elderly or with new babies. If you need help with meals, please consider a Sonshine ‘no contact’ meal delivered with our love and prayers! Please call the parish office if interested. If you would like to prepare an occasional meal for a fellow parishioner Sonshine welcomes your help! Please call the parish office at 425 823-0787. |
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PASTORAL COMMISSION MEMBERS NEEDED |
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We are looking for active Catholics in good standing to join the Pastoral Commission. The Pastoral Commission represents the larger parish community. Members are a consultative group for the Pastor. The Pastoral Commission meets monthly. If you are interested, please email the Pastoral Commission at johnvianneykirkland@gmail.com, or leave a message for the Pastoral Commission at the main office (425.823.0787).
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LETTER TO THE HEBREWS BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm, Starting April 19
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The letter to the Hebrews is perhaps the most theologically cohesive work of the New Testament. Written by a Jewish Christian who aimed to dissuade other Jewish Christians from abandoning Christ and returning to Judaism, it focuses on the person of Christ and on the relationship between the Old and the New Covenants. Classes will be held online using Zoom videoconferencing software. The class will use a text, Hebrews, by Mary Healy; it’s cost is $17.29. You can register by calling the church office at 425-823-0787 or by signing up at the welcome table in the narthex. Please indicate whether you want us to order a copy of the text for you.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Thursday, April 21 at 7:00pm via Zoom
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Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to males 18 years of age or older who are practicing Catholics. Meetings are every third Thursday of the month at 7:00pm via Zoom. For more information contact the Grand Knight, Mike Myette: 206-510-6536. |
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CARE FOR CREATION: STYROFOAM RECYCLING EVENT
Saturday, April 23 from 9:00am-1:00pm
Sunday, April 24 from 12:00-3:00pm
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Celebrate Earth Day by recycling your Styrofoam products and keeping them out of the landfill. All material must be clean, dry, and free from any tape or labels. Look for the #6 or EPS inside the recycle symbol. Volunteers needed! Please sign up at the Welcome Table in the Narthex or contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org.
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DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
April 24 at 12:00pm
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In her diary, St. Maria Faustina Kowalska recorded 14 revelations from our Lord requesting this feast.
I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially the poor sinners...The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment.
To receive the extraordinary graces of this feast, the only condition is to receive Holy Communion worthily on Divine Mercy Sunday (or the vigil celebration) by making a good Confession beforehand and staying in the state of grace, and receive with great trust in Divine Mercy. We are also encouraged to venerate the Divine Mercy image and perform acts of mercy through deed, word, or prayer.
In celebration, please join us at Noon on Sunday, April 24 in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the church.
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB |
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No CKCC on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. See you April 24 and 25! New members are welcome to join CKCC anytime. Preschool through kindergarteners meet on Sunday mornings during our 9:00am Mass. Our 1st-3rd graders meet on Sundays from 10:00-10:55am, and our 3rd-5th graders meet on Monday from 7:00-8:00pm. For more information about CKCC, please contact Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org or visit sjvkirkland.org/faith-formation/#catechism-club.
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The funeral for Edward Sanchez will be on Monday, April 25 at 11:00am.
The memorial Mass for Iwalani Stone will be held on Tuesday, April 26 at 11:00am.
Lord, let Your perpetual light shine upon them.
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WELCOME OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED |
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Madelyn Elizabeth, child Stephen and Meagan
May the love, peace, and joy of your baptisms bring everlasting happiness to your families.
Infant Baptism is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. If you would like to have your child baptized, please contact Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org, to get the online class materials and register for the Baptism session.
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Meet at the Denny Creek Trailhead on the NE side of Holmes Pt Dr NE. Parking may be limited; plan to arrive early or carpool with us from SJV. Sign up with Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org.
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WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP
Tonight, Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00pm
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The first Tuesday of each month, our Women’s Book Group gathers with wine and chocolate to discuss a book that has been chosen by the group. You do not need to read the book to come to book group. The May book is Anam Cara by John O'Donohue. The June book is The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni.
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BELONGINGNESS AND THE CHURCH
Wednesday, May 18 at 6:00pm via Zoom
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In this workshop we will explore some of the research and science on separation, why it occurs, and how to use empathy and perspective taking approaches to build a culture of inclusion and belongingness within our parish community. The workshop will be facilitated by SJV parishioner, Andy Parks, Kuolt Professor of Business and DEI Faculty Fellow at Central Washington University. Contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, to register.
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ADULT ESPERANZA MISSION TREK TO MEXICO
May 21-28, 2022
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All adults are welcome to join us as we journey to Tijuana to build houses with our brothers and sisters across the border. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, if you are interested in joining or for more information.
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JERUSALEM MARKETPLACE VACATION BIBLE CAMP
Monday, June 27 – Thursday, June 30 from 9:30am-12:30pm
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This four-day camp for kids ages 5 to those entering 5th grade in the fall, will allow them to travel back in time where we will see, hear, touch, and even taste what it was like to live in Bible Times! You will experience authentic marketplace shops, become students of Synagogue School, take part in games, dance, sing and make new friends as you discover more about life when Jesus walked the earth. Registration forms are available online or at the parish welcome table. Camp fills up quickly, so please do not delay in getting your forms filled out and turned in. Contact Laura Stanger with questions at Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
Volunteers are always needed. Youth helpers and Adult Volunteers are welcomed! Youth helpers can earn service hours and Adults who volunteer are able to have their children come for free if volunteering for all four days! Childcare is also available for children of volunteers if their little ones are too young for camp. There will be a Planning Meeting on Sunday, April 24 at 12:00 noon in the parish office! Anyone interested in helping with the planning process is more than welcome. The more the merrier!
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MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RETREATS |
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You are invited to the Hood Canal for one of our annual retreats. Be sure to add these dates to your summer calendar. You won’t want to miss it! Registrations forms will be available at the beginning of summer.
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Men’s Retreat: July 15-17
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Women’s Retreat: July 22-24
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PARISH GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, September 2, 2022
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Bring your favorite golf partners, family members, or friends and join us for a fun-filled morning before heading off on your Labor Day weekend plans. Father/son, Mother/daughter bonding was never so fun! Owe someone at work a round, bring them! |
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PARISH GALA DINNER & AUCTION
Saturday, November 5, 2022
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Channel your inner “Bond, James Bond” in your best suave or formal gear and join us to celebrate the next 50 years here at SJV. We will be having an intriguing time figuring out who “bought it” and “how much is that worth.” Our team of SJV house chefs will be back with some amazing food. Get involved in the planning by contacting avandewark@sjvkirkland.org. We are looking for creative tag lines for our theme – please email Ann at same email shown if you have some ideas. |
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Which Bond villain was central to both the movies, “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” and “You Only Live Twice“?
Answer: Ernst Stavro Blofeld. He was the villain in eight Bond movies, plus two rebooted movies from the franchise. His codename was Number 1.
New Question: How many actors have portrayed Blofeld’s character? How many can you name?
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MEXICO CITY & OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PILGRIMAGE
Spiritual Director: Fr. Vu Tran
Group Leader: Grace Magbaleta
November 7-12, 2022
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Inside the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, you will see every national flag of the Americas, depicting Mary's love for all of the Western World. Her physical appearance foreshadows the growing exploration and explosion of Catholicism in the New World. Gazing at the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Juan Diego's tilma will bring tears to your eyes. Join us on this pilgrimage to see what is considered the holiest place in the Western Hemisphere. |
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PRAYER SERVICE FOR DECEASED PRIESTS AND PERMANENT DEACONS
Holy Thursday, April 14 at 11:00am
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The Most Rev. Eusebio Elizondo, Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle, invites you to pray with him at this annual outdoor prayer service. Please come and join us as we pray for our deceased priests and permanent deacons who faithfully served us and our Archdiocese.
Calvary Cemetery
5041 - 35th Ave. NE, Seattle
206-522-0996
All are invited to attend.
www.MyCatholicCemetery.org
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CELEBRATE THE EASTER SEASON
April 17 - June 5
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Did you know that the Easter Season is 50 days - longer than Lent? This Easter Season, we invite you to be intentional about proclaiming and celebrating the Risen Christ throughout this joyous season. Go to archseattle.org/easter for inspirational resources, ways to celebrate, and
more.
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RACHEL'S CORNER
Hope and Healing After Abortion
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“We don’t overnight get to a place of suffering, and we don’t overnight get to a place of healing. It is a layer-by-layer cyclical process.” - Debra Fileta, Focus on the Family
You may have thought it would only be her to feel the suffering, and it surprises you that you are still hurting from the decision in which you participated. Join us on the next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat and begin the process of understanding the pain, which is the first step to living without it.
English: (206) 920-6413 / Español: (206)-450-7814
Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services.
PRAYER WARRIORS NEEDED
For the last nine years parishioners from St. Brendan, St. Marks, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton have been praying the four mysteries of the Rosary at the Planned Parenthood Clinic in Everett with the hope that it would close permanently. They ask that you prayerfully consider joining them one day a week for two hours. Please don't go on your own or alone. Call one of the people below.
Ron Fernandes: 425-829-7098 | Rose Bucher: 206-334-8271 | Mary Hradec: 425-275-1896
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