Newsletter | July 18, 2023 |
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SIXTEENTH 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 CHARITY
The readings from this Sunday emphasize how unfit we are to take on the role of judgment that belongs only to God; and how inadequate is human mercy when compared to the unfathomable mercy of God. As Paul says, without the help of the Holy Spirit, we can't even know our hearts, never mind the hearts of others. What's more, Jesus tells his followers that the weeds and the wheat should be allowed to grow together: Christians live in charity with the world, not sitting in judgment over it. We know and emulate Jesus, who loved and lived with sinners in order to bring them whole into the kingdom. This week deliberately choose to be charitable rather than judgmental in your thoughts and actions. What aspects of your life do you sit in judgment over? Ask the Holy Spirit to show you how to pray about these.
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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A big thank you to those who answered the call to donate to the Annual Catholic Appeal. The ACA is winding down after two months of focus on the mission of the Archdiocese in Western Washington. Fr. Vu’s final letter went out last week to the 40+ families who gave last year and have not given this year. We are sitting at a 40% participation rate from our parishioners which is higher than many parishes, but low for our parish. If you didn’t pledge yet and still wish to, you are able to pledge at archseattle.org/GiveACA.
If you pledged money and are not receiving reminders to pay, please let us know. Many thanks!
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Thank you to Tara and Haylie Grosso, Connie Lambert, Melinda Lund, Laurie Sullivan, and Mary Torbenson, who helped with the funeral receptions for Phillip Glock and Katie Clack. You were a light for their families in their time of sorrow.
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The SJV men shared a weekend of fellowship at the St. Andrew’s House on Hood Canal. A total of 13 men, including Fr. Vu, attended the retreat under beautiful sunny skies! Highlights of the weekend included Mass on Saturday and Sunday, led by the guitar music of Greg Lum and Colin Radford, with Amazing Grace sung at the lowest pitch ever heard. The focus of our retreat was on St. Joseph, including his two dreams with the angel. Our collective ideas on this subject were so wide-ranging that we compared ourselves to the crew of Gilligan’s Island! We had plenty of eating, drinking, laughing, late-night discussions, and mock football. Fr. Vu purchased some delicious oysters for dinner. He is our “pearl of great price”! |
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Please pray for all the women who will be on retreat this weekend. May they learn from the examples of Women Saints as the climb their Holy Mountain to Heaven. |
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A parishioner’s car was broken into during 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, July 15. Nothing of great value was in the car, but the broken window is going to cost some money to fix. It appears to have been a crime of opportunity in that the car was parked in the gravel lot near the street.
This is a good reminder to take care that nothing is visible in your car and to not leave anything valuable in your car when coming to church. We know that in the past several years other churches have been targeted during church services. We are saddened that this has happened to our parish family and in our community. We pray that hardened hearts are softened by God.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
This Wednesday, July 19 at 7:00pm via Zoom
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“To all people of good will who are working for social justice: never tire of working for a more just world.” – Pope Francis.
All are welcome to join our group as we work for social justice. We usually meet the second Wednesday of each month, but in July we will meet on Wednesday, July 19.
If you are interested in helping with our upcoming plant-based-BBQ and film screening of The Letter, or would like to join our next meeting, please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
This Thursday, July 20 at 7:00pm
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Membership 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. See you! |
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YOUTH MIGRANT PROJECT
This Saturday, July 22 from 7:45am - 5:00pm
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All rising middle and high school youth, parents, and older siblings are welcome to join us in serving at the Tri-Parish Food Bank. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, by tomorrow, July 19 for more information or to sign up.
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Lost and found items are out in the narthex. Please look through to see if you've left anything at church. All unclaimed items will be donated after this weekend. |
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RUMMIKUB
Tuesday, June 25 at 7:00pm in the Social Hall
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We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month for 3 or 4 games, then finish with the Left, Center, Right 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. Open to everyone! Hope to see you! |
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MOMS MEETUP
Wednesday, June 26 at 5:45pm - Cinemark, Totem Lake
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Raise your hand if you never get to go to the cinema and are feeling a little nostalgic for a favorite childhood toy... Join us in watching Barbie for the 5:50pm showing. If you are feeling in the mood, go on and wear some pink. We will meet by the self-serve kiosk at 5:45pm, ahead of the 5:50pm showing, to get our tickets. Hope you can make it!
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"YOU ARE THE VINE - WE ARE THE BRANCHES"
Saturday, November 4 after the 4:00pm Mass
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While you are off on your summer vacation, please keep an eye out for interesting items for the auction. Remember, the theme is “working in the vineyard,” and the key to a good auction item is to think “if I want this, someone else might too. Buy two of something, one for you and one for the auction or ask the hotel or travel agent to donate. Are you golfing somewhere or maybe buying a parasailing package? Ask them to donate.
In keeping with our winery/vineyard theme, we are looking for donations of corks and wine crates/boxes (the wooden ones you get when picking up your wine club orders). Wine corks can be deposited in the vase on the welcome table.
We are looking to fill our auction committees and need people at every level. Contact Ann V. for help deciding where you would most enjoy volunteering. We will not have a scheduled meeting over the summer, if you have any thoughts, questions, ideas about the auction, please contact Ann at avandewark@sjvkirkland.org.
And don’t forget about our procurement challenge. Ask three businesses for donations – we did the hard work of writing a letter for you and coming up with ways to approach a business. If you didn’t receive your packet, pick one up at the welcome table.
Thank you for supporting SJV!
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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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. Learn more
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Saturday, August 26 after the 5:00pm Mass
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SJV VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
How can you best use your gifts?
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LOCAL WORLD YOUTH DAY EVENTS
Registration is open!
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Calling all local high school students and college-aged young adults! Join us locally for World Youth Day. As youth from around the world celebrate World Youth Day with Pope Francis in Lisbon, Portugal, the Archdiocese of Seattle is participating with three regional gatherings, creating a mini version of the experience at Lisbon. Featuring talks, prayer, fellowship, small groups, activities and Mass for high school students and college-aged young adults. Join for one or all three events.
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