Newsletter | November 8, 2022 |
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THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME |
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JOIN US FOR MASS THIS WEEKEND |
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Saturday at 5:00pm
Sunday at 9:00am
Sunday at 11:00am
PRACTICE OF FAITH
We entrust our lives to Christ and remain steadfast in faith despite whatever comes our way, be it devastating natural events, violence, or ridicule. For some, the delay of Christ's return became a spiritual challenge in itself. Do times of hardship strengthen or weaken your faith? Why do you think you respond this way? How might these difficult times help you see and connect with God in new ways?
Please continue to self-screen. Stay home if you are not feeling well and celebrate Mass with us via livestream. We are doing our best to continue to provide a safe space to worship for everyone. Click here to see current COVID safety measures.
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Prayerfully consider making a pledge to our parish’s Stewardship of Treasure renewal. Your participation helps our parish fulfill the mission Christ left His Church – building up the Kingdom and helping others encounter Christ. Your pledge, out of gratitude for all of God’s abundant blessings, continues to make a difference to those seeking a deeper relationship with Christ.
If you have already sent in your response, please accept our sincerest thanks and appreciation for participating this year!
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THE HOLY SOULS & THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED |
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The month of November the Church commemorates all her faithful children who have departed from this life. Let us pray for those who have gone into eternity:
Incline Your ear, O Lord, unto our prayers,
wherein we humbly pray to You
to show Your mercy upon the souls of Your servants,
whom You have commanded to pass out of this world,
that You would place them in the region of peace and light
and bid them be partakers with Your Saints.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen
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CHRISTMAS FLOWER OFFERING |
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If you would like to make an offering of poinsettias as a visible sign at Christmas in memory/honor of your loved ones, please bring in the Christmas Flower Envelope from your monthly envelope pack, or send a check to the office marked "Christmas Flower Offering" and include the names of those you'd like to memorialize/honor. |
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Thank you to everyone who supported the 2022 Gala Dinner and Auction! Thank you to those who attended and bid on items. Thank you to those of you who volunteered and worked before, during or after the auction. Thank you to our Iron Chefs and their crew for creating wonderful hors d’ oeuvres and dinner. Thank you to all the parishioners who brought such beautiful desserts to the auction for the Dessert Dash – the desserts alone raised almost $5,000. Thank you to those of you who answered the call and donated nearly 300 items. Thank you to those of you who purchased Raffle tickets. Thank you to those of you who donated to the Fund A Need. Thank you , thank you, thank you.
Thanks be to God and to all of you -- We grossed $128,000 including the nearly $50,000 raised for the Fund a Need. We will update you when we have the final net amount raised.
If you missed the Bond Movie on Saturday, click below to watch.
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WELCOME OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED |
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Sorana Josephine, child of Tudor & Micayla
Avery Louise and Annelia Raeigh, children of Alfredo & Rachel
Yzabekka, child of Raymond & Apple
Vivienne Elle, child of Oliver & Kristina
Bless these precious children. May they come to love you Lord and put their trust in you.
Infant Baptisms are celebrated on the first Sunday of each month, except during Lent. To register for your child please get a Baptism packet from the parish office. Contact Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org, to reserve your spot.
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Our fabulous quilters made 48 quilts Eastside Baby Corner and Evergreen Hospice.
If you would like to join this group but are inexperienced with quilting, they would love to help you get started. They meet each Wednesday in the social hall from 10:00-11:00am to make quilts for those in nursing homes or recovering from illness. Contact Kathy Egan, 425-864-4325.
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FATHER VU WILL BE AWAY
November 7-13
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Fr. Vu will be on the Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage. There will be no weekday Adoration & Masses while he is away. Please join us for Word & Communion Services at 9:00am in the chapel this week. |
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VETERANS DAY
Friday, November 11
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The church will be closed in observance. |
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Our Mini Retreat is Saturday, November 12 from 2:00-8:00pm. Check What’s up for more information.
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS FOOD BOX COLLECTION |
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The SJV St. Vincent de Paul society will be assembling and distributing food baskets again this year for families in great need. Last year we helped 72 families, distributing over 300 boxes of food! Of course, we would not be able to do this without your help. Over the next several months, we will be collecting non-perishable food items. When you do your own shopping, please consider purchasing some of the items on the food drive schedule for our pantry. Checks (payable to SJV St. Vincent de Paul) or cash donations are always welcome and may be dropped off in the parish office. Thank you for making stewardship a way of life.
Nov 12-13 Jam/Jelly, Peanut Butter, Cooking Oil, Mayonnaise, Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetables, Spaghetti Sauces, Pasta, Cake Mix, Frosting, Brownie Mix, Pancake Mix, Syrup, Stove Top Stuffing Mix, 5LB Flour, Baked Beans.
Nov 19-20 Mayonnaise, Cooking Oil, TP, Paper Towels, Kleenex, Breakfast Cereals, Canned Soup, Canned Stew, Spam, Baked Beans, Rice & Rice Products, 4LB Sugar, Cake Mix, Frosting, Cake Mix, Frosting
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB |
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CKCC resumes again this Sunday/Monday. Remember we also have our Holyrood Cemetery Tour this Saturday November 12 at 12 noon. Everyone is invited!
We offer sessions for 3yrs - kindergarteners during the 9:00am Mass. Parents drop their children off in Room #6 where we learn about the Mass. Then the children move into the preschool classroom with Ms. Lindy, our catechist, where they hear the Sunday Gospel and have an opportunity to do related crafts, play, and enjoy a snack.
We welcome our 1st through 5th graders to our mad-capped fun on Sundays from 9:55-10:55am OR on Mondays from 7:00-8:00pm in Room #6. Registration form
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YOUTH @ MASS
Every Sunday 9:00am Mass then Donuts
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Join a group of youth who are attending Mass together. We will sit in reserved pews in the back youth area, then enjoy donuts in the Social Hall. |
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YOUTH GROUP
Sunday, November 13 from 5:00-6:30pm
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Join us for Joan Night! We'll be in the Youth Room to watch Joan and eat popcorn.
Our Youth Group program is all about fun, friendships, and faith. We welcome all youth so bring a friend! Youth group is for 6th-12th graders, and we break up into age-appropriate groups. Email Maybeth, mterashima@sjvkirkland.org to sign up for our weekly What’s Up to stay informed. Registration form
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Thursday, November 17 at 7:00pm
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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. For more information contact the Grand Knight, Brad Lund, bradelund@comcast.net
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS |
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If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church and are considering becoming Catholic and were either not Baptized or were Baptized in another faith tradition, please talk with Fr. Vu or email Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org to learn more about the process. 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 them as well. Learn more
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YOUNG ADULTS
Friday, November 18 at 7:00pm in the Rectory
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For our next Faith & Brew with Fr. Vu the plan is to shop at Costco at noon for chicken pot pie, Caesar salad, and Voodoo beer. The Catholic Game will be back by popular demand. Please RSVP to mterashima@sjvkirkland.org before noon that Friday. |
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YOUTH MIGRANT PROJECT
Saturday, November 19
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Middle and high schoolers! We will take a Day Trip to the Tri-Parish Food Bank to help with their Thanksgiving distribution. We will meet at 7:30am in the SJV parking lot and return by 5:00pm. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, by Nov 16 to join us.
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SENIOR DINNER
Saturday, November 19 after the 5:00pm Mass
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The ‘New Senior Dinner’ for 55 and over. Welcome back. We are planning a fantastic Italian meal with salad, biscuits, dessert, wine, and coffee. Price is $10/person (cash only). Sign up in the church office by Monday, November 14 so we have you on our list. We will be playing the Right, Left, Center dice game after dinner, so remember to bring four quarters. Hope to see you there!
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NEXT GENERATION MASS
Sunday, November 20 during the 11:00am Mass
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We will celebrate our next generation of Catholics! If you would like to sing or play an instrument during this Mass and are in 5th - 12th grade, please contact Margaret, dgmg.graham@comcast.net
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RUMMIKUB
Tuesday, November 22 at 7:00pm
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We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm in the Social Hall for 3 or 4 games, then finish with the Left Right Center dice game. You do not need to know how to play. Both games are simple and quick to learn, and old timers will be happy to help you learn. Open to everyone! Hope to see you! |
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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HS ESPERANZA MISSION TREK CHRISTMAS TREES
Sales start Friday, November 25
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BRIDGE MINISTRY CHRISTMAS DINNER
Saturday, December 3 from 12:00-2:00p
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SJV ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEEDS YOUR HELP
Calls are increasing from neighbors in need and the organization's funds are quickly running low. Learn more and donate
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SJV VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
You are the church!
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AFGHAN REFUGEE FAMILY ON FINN HILL
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TOLTON
From Slave to Priest
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The remarkable story of America's First Black priest. is a powerful multi-media live production, filled with music, drama and inspiring performances. It brings a message of hope and healing for the wounds that plague our culture.
Sunday, November 20 at 3:00pm
Mary Queen of Peace – Marian Social Hall
1121 228th Ave SE, Sammamish
Contact: (425) 391-1178 or office@mqp.org
Admission: Free-Will Offering (suitable for ages 10 and up)
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