JOIN US FOR MASS THIS WEEKEND |
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Saturday at 5:00pm
Sunday at 9:00am
Sunday at 11:00am
PRACTICE OF HOPE
Jesus' resurrection is a new beginning. In raising Jesus to new life, the Father begins the work of transforming the world so that there might be a new heaven and new earth, a world of peace and justice, mercy and love. That is the reason for our hope. Peter tells the first-century Christians to be ready to give an explanation for their hope. Imagine someone has asked you: what is the reason for your hope? How would you answer?
Act of Hope
O Lord God, I hope by your grace for the pardon of all my sins and after life here to gain eternal happiness because you have promised it, who are infinitely powerful, faithful, kind, and merciful. In this hope I intend to live and die. Amen.
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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ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2023 |
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First, we want to wish all our mothers a blessed and joyful Mother’s Day this weekend as well as holding up in prayer all those mothers who are no longer with us. We appreciate the daily sacrifice these moms make for their families.
We also want to thank all those who have made a gift to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal. Your gift supports the many ministries such as CYO camps, Priest/Deacon resources, Youth/Young Adults, Prisons, Hospitals, seminarian education, mental health, and many, many more throughout Western Washington. For those who have yet to make a gift, we invite you to participate in this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal as part of our parish family. Our goal this year is almost $97,000 and to date, 8% of our families have responded generously with a gift.
If you have already sent in your response and this email has crossed in the mail, please accept our sincerest thanks and appreciation for participating this year!
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Loving God, You have loved us with an everlasting love. You have loved us even more as a mother loved her child. Today, we give you thanks and praise for the gift of mothers.
We pray for the mothers-to-be, who are just beginning to be the bearers of new life in them, may they welcome their forthcoming child with loving anticipation and joy.
We pray for the young mothers, may they cherish their child with tender care and unconditional love.
We pray for the mothers who are separated from their children especially because of war, poverty, conflict, violence and for any other reasons. Comfort them, strengthen their hope, and let them feel your loving embrace that wipes every tear away.
We pray for all mother-figures, those who have loved, surrounded and shaped us with motherly care and compassion.
We especially pray for our own mothers who have nurtured and cared for us, Their sacrifices and care gave us a glimpse of the extent of your love for us. Thank you for them. Grant health, blessings, and well-being for those of our mothers who are still alive.
We also remember those mothers who are no longer with us. While they live forever in our hearts and memory grant them eternal rest and reward of their labours. Amen.
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To those who helped with funeral receptions, you help take a burden off the shoulders of families going through a very difficult time. God bless you!
Thank you to Emmett & Laurie Sullivan and Mary Torbenson for serving as funeral hospitality for Kathryn Desmond's reception.
Thank you to Connie Lambert, Melinda Lund, Haylie and Tara Grosso, Emmett & Laurie Sullivan, and Mary Torbenson for serving as funeral hospitality for Laura Thiede's reception.
To all my friends, the funeral hospitality members, and staff,
Thank you for all your loving support and hospitality. The service for Laura was splendid. We cannot express our gratitude for the sense of caring we received from you!
- The Smet and Thiede Clans
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Saturday, May 6 we took a day trip to the Tri Parish Food Bank. What a great day of service!
Stay tuned for details on our next trip this summer.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED |
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Alessandra, daughter of David & Carolina, and Jameson Martin, son of Greg & Erin were baptized last Sunday. May the love, peace, and joy of your baptisms bring everlasting happiness to your family.
Infant Baptisms are celebrated on the first Sunday of each month except during Lent. Our next one is Sunday, June 4 at 12:00 noon. To register for your child please contact Laura to reserve your spot, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
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FLORES DE MAYO WITH JESSE MANIBUSAN |
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Who's the church? WE ARE.
Where's the church? RIGHT HERE.
...and? EVERYWHERE.
What an honor and blessing it was to host Jesse Manibusan at St. John Vianney this past weekend - to be reminded during Flores de Mayo that we, the church, embody the love and compassion of Jesus and our Blessed Mother, and it is our tur.
Thank you to the Filipino Community for sharing the tradition of Flores de Mayo with us, to those who decorated Mother Mary's carosa, to the children who shared the floats they made, to the people who brought food to the reception, and to all of you who participated in prayer and song, and made Jesse feel so welcome.
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Our Facilities Supervisor, Greg Leptich placed a large thorny pinecone in the garden just outside the main doors of the church for everyone to enjoy.
The tree where this cone came from grows in a residential yard along our northern fence near the paved lot and hangs over the SJV property. This is a central California species of pine known as Pinus sabiniana. It naturally lives only in the Sierra Nevada foothills and Coast Ranges. It was known as the Digger Pine, but this name is now considered derogatory to the California Native Americans, so they also call it the Gray Pine or Foothill Pine. The Native Americans used to eat the seeds and the core of the cone. This tree has some of the largest pinecones in the world, weighing up to 3 pounds each.
Many thanks to Tom Dube for his botany expertise.
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The Funeral Mass for Marion Lane will be on Friday, May 12 at 11:00am. There will be no 9:00am Adoration & Mass on this day.
The Funeral Mass for Sam Smyth will be on Saturday, May 20 at 11:00am.
If you are able to make a salad or dessert for either of these funeral receptions, please contact the parish office. Thank you!
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This Friday, May 12, there will be no 9:00am Adoration & Mass. Please join us for the Funeral Mass of Marion Lane at 11:00am that day. |
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CHANCE TO WIN A SUPER PUNCH CARD
From RedWood Golf Center, Redmond
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All golfers who are registered for the Golf Tournament & Luncheon by Monday, May 15 at 10:00am, will be entered into a raffle to win a Super Punch Card good for 25 buckets of balls at RedWood Golf Center in Redmond ($155 value). Two punch cards will be given away.
So, sign up now and don’t forget to bring a friend or relative that you owe a game to or want to “outshine” on the course. Thank you to the RedWood Golf Center for their donation of punch cards!
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HIKING CLUB
Saturday, June 17 at 9:00am - St. Edward State Park, Kenmore
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Mark your calendars for our next hike! We will meet at the upper parking lot near the restrooms and playground. A Discover Pass or $10 is required to park. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org if you plan to join us so we know who to wait for or if you would like to carpool from SJV.
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HIGH SCHOOL TREK NEEDS DUFFLE BAGS |
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Our High School Trek is in need of duffle bags to help us transport our group supplies to Mexico. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, if you have any you are willing to donate.
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St. John Vianney 2023 Annual Women’s Retreat
Climbing your Holy Mountain
July 21-23
$275.00 per person
St. Andrew’s Retreat House
7550 East Highway 106
Union, Washington 98592
www.standrewshouse.org
All women of the parish are invited
Follow the teachings of Christ and the Beatitudes. Learn from the examples of Women Saints as we climb our Holy Mountain to Heaven. The Olympic mountains will inspire us. There will be great food and wonderful spiritual sisters. Space is limited - sign up early if you are interested! Financial assistance is available.
Retreat facilitator: Patricia Wuertzer - our long time Women’s Retreat leader who is a Spiritual Life Coach! Patricia retired from her career as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. She was a Registered Nurse for many years and in private practice for over 20 years where she has helped many on their life’s journey. Relax, Recover is a book she coauthored. She has a genuine, caring spiritual energy and is a longtime parishioner at St. John Vianney Parish. Contact Laura Stanger with questions Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
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GALA DINNER & AUCTION PLANNING
This Wednesday, May 10 at 6:00pm in the Social Hall
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"In the Vineyard" the SJV Gala Dinner and Auction will be on November 4. Please join us at our next planning meeting. Everyone is welcome! |
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SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEETING
This Wednesday, May 10 at 7:00pm via Zoom
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All are welcome to join our group the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm via Zoom. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, for the meeting link.
“To all people of good will who are working for social justice: never tire of working for a more just world.” – Pope Francis.
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CONFIRMATION MASS
This Thursday, May 11 at 7:00pm
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Please join us as we celebrate the Confirmation of fourteen of our youth. Auxiliary Bishop Frank Schuster will be presiding. Please pray for these youth as they are fully initiated into the Church. May their gifts from the Holy Spirit be used to uplift the Church. |
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YOUNG ADULTS
This Saturday, May 13 at 5:00pm for Vigil Mass then a Movie
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Bring a friend and come for fun, food, and fellowship. RSVP to Maybeth, mterashima@sjvkirkland.org before Noon that day so that there will be enough pizza and salad. |
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Thursday, May 18 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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SENIOR DINNER
Saturday, May 20 after the 5:00pm Vigil Mass
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Calling all seniors, couples included! Join us on the third Saturday of each month after the 5:00pm Mass for dinner and the Left, Center, Right dice game. The price of dinner is $10/person (cash only please) and bring 4 quarters for the game. Sign up by Tuesday, May 16 in the parish office.
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MARGARET'S RETIREMENT CELEBRATION
Sunday, May 21 at 3:00pm
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Retirement may be music to her ears, but we will B Flat without her. Come say goodbye and give her a note of thanks.
Please join us in honoring Margaret with a concert and appetizer reception.
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ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Available after weekday Mass on the first Friday of the month or by appointment. Please call the parish office if someone is seriously ill. Learn more
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FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION
Session #2 is Friday, May 19 at 7:00pm or Saturday, May 20 at 10:00am.
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP
We gather the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm in the Parish Office with wine and chocolate. See what we're reading
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WE'RE HIRING
We are seeking a part-time full charge bookkeeper, and a part-time pastoral assistant for music. Apply here.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP
Qualified high school seniors are eligible. Applications due Sunday, May 21 at midnight. Learn more
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
For kids 5 years old through 5th grade. Middle and High School youth are encouraged the volunteer. For more information and to register click here. Email Laura to help or plan, Lstanger@sjvkrikland.org.
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MEN'S RETREAT
Save the Dates: July 14-16
Registration forms will be available in the beginning of summer.
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PILGRIMAGE TO SACRED PLACES IN OREGON
August 21-22, a charter bus will take you to Our Lady of Peace Retreat House, Mount Angel Abbey, and The Grotto in Portland. The cost is $300 per person. For more information and to register, click here.
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SJV VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
You are the church!
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EVENING OF EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO FIGHT THE STIGMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS
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There are over 54 million Americans being affected by mental illness every year. These are people who are experiencing a mental illness or care about someone who is. This includes people we may know at work, our neighborhood and/or our church. The stigma of mental illness can cause people to isolate which can makes things worse. As part of Mental Health Awareness month, the HFK Mental Health ministry has put together a panel of professionals in the mental health field and people who are living with a mental health diagnosis. They will speak about their experiences and be able to answer questions so that we can learn how to end the stigma and grow in understanding.
Panel members include:
- Janie Stevens - Depression and Anxiety disorder
- Anisa Ralls M.A., L.M.H.C. - St. James Cathedral Parish Mental Health and Wellness Ministry Director
- Joe Cotton - Archdiocese Outreach Administrator and Seattle Archdiocese Mental Health Board Member
- Ellen McMahon - Psy D, MBA Meiers Clinics
- David Shaner - Counselor specializing in anxiety and depression
- Joe Stevens - member of NAMI, Archdiocesan Mental Health Board and HFK Mental Health Ministry
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LUNCHEON
Thursday, June 8 at the Seattle Convention Center
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Parishioner Tris Samberg is thinking about serving as a table captain for this event. If you would like to join her table please text her, 206-419-9308. |
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