Newsletter | November 2, 2022 |
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THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME |
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JOIN US FOR MASS THIS WEEKEND |
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Saturday at 4:00pm
(Earlier Mass time, and no Reconciliation due to Gala Dinner & Auction)
Sunday at 9:00am
Sunday at 11:00am
PRACTICE OF HOPE
At the time of Jesus, not all Jews believe in an afterlife. The seven brothers in the first reading believed in the resurrection of the just, whereas others, such as the Sadducees, did not. Jesus' resurrection ensures that there is new life to come. Are you scared of death? Share you fears with the Lord. What should you do to prepare for death, not only spiritually, but in other aspects of your life.
During November we especially remember those who have died. Pray Sunday's responsorial psalm on behalf of those who have died, especially those who died young or who died a violent death.
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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St. John Vianney has published its latest annual report, which compiles information about our finances and ministries. View here
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PRESCHOOL AT THE PUMPKIN PATCH |
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Check out our field trips to Craven Farms in Snohomish, where the kids got to pick out their very own pumpkins, meet farm animals, and walk through an Adventure maze. |
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An evening for preschool and parishioners to come together for a fun and safe Halloween community event. We were blessed with sunshine, blue skies, and a balmy 58 degrees. Thank you to all who joined us in their costumes with enthusiasm and anticipation, helpful hands welcoming newcomers, and the most incredible trunk decorations. The generous candy donations were very much appreciated by our little visitors. |
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Thanks to everyone for their help on our big Fall Cleanup last month! If you want, we always have things to do around this 8-acre parcel of beautiful grounds. Please let Greg Leptich (cell 206.940.4072 or gleptich@sjvkirkland.org) know if you are willing to help.
- Father Vu’s “Doors of Heaven” project is mostly complete. We have heard many positive comments about the light and versatility it has added to the church. Phase II, the walkway and meeting area is coming up.
- The other Mary Statue, the beautifully carved Madonna on our North parking lot, is being refurbished by our own master woodworker Barry McDermott. This should be completed What a beautiful addition to our grounds!
- The Rectory is getting a new coat of paint to the outside. Tony Volchok has offered his expertise and is doing a fantastic job. Thanks again Tony!!!
- The grounds are looking wonderful thanks in great part to all the volunteers we have! A great big thank you to our fabulous Facilities Committee and their dedication, and Tony’s Adopt-a-Bed team! Be sure to follow Tony’s “Bed of the Month” recognition and check out what volunteers are doing to make our home a beautiful Light on Finn Hill.
- The wooden railing on the stairwells off the Social Hall Balcony have been sanded down and painted. Thanks again to Greg Nolan for his help in getting this project done. The rest of the railings on the balcony will be addressed next summer.
- The Master Gardeners are doing so much with that little plot of grass in the north gravel parking area. So far, they have donated well over 800# of produce this summer to a local Food Bank! Great to partner with them as they do so many good things. Go by and check it out.
We can always use help around here, especially with gardening, spreading bark and other odd projects. If you have a particular skill, or just like puttering in particular areas, please let Greg know, gleptich@sjvkirkland.org, 206.940.4072 or leave your contact information at the front desk.
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ADOPT-A-BED
October Bed of the Month
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Tom and Ruth Norwood
Tom and Ruth have been taking care of the bed around the two flagpoles for many years. Their dedicated efforts have helped to beautify our wonderful grounds as well as honor the men and women who have served our country in the military over the years. If any of you have not noticed this nice garden, we suggest that you to check it out. We at SJV thank you Tom and Ruth.
A big thanks too goes to all of our friends who came out on Saturday morning, October 15, for the annual fall yard cleanup day to help us tidy up our grounds and get the place ready for winter. The turnout was good, and all worked hard, and the results are obvious. Most certainly many of you who regularly attend mass will come from your cars right into the church, and after mass go directly to your cars and home. How about sometime think about spending a few minutes either before or after mass and take a stroll around the yard and enjoy the landscape. Lots of work has gone into beautifying the grounds here at SJV, and much of it is the result of time and talent donated by our parishioners. Beds are still available for adoption. Call or email Tony Z. You can also pick up an Adopt-a-Bed pamphlet at the welcome table in the narthex.
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We are beginning our yearly focus on Parish Stewardship. This week you will receive a letter about our parish’s annual renewal of Stewardship of Treasure. We invite you to reflect on how God has blessed you in your lives, and in the coming weeks, we will ask you to consider returning a proper portion of those blessings to your parish as we continue the mission set before us by Jesus Christ. Soon, we will be hearing from one of our parishioners about how God has blessed them and how & why they chose to share their blessings. |
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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS
Sunday, November 6 at 2:00am
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Remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night so you can have an extra hour of sleep after the auction! |
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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 that 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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YOUTH MIGRANT PROJECT
Saturday, Nobember 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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NEXT GENERATION MASS
Sunday, November 20 at 11:00am
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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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HIGH SCHOOL ESPERANZA MISSION TREK CHRISTMAS TREES ARE COMING |
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Our annual Christmas Tree Lot will open Friday, November 25. Mark your calendars and stop by to find your Christmas tree and wreath. All proceeds go to support our High School Mission Trek to Tijuana in June. |
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BRIDGE MINISTRIES CHRISTMAS DINNER
Saturday, December 3 from 12:00-2:00pm
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The Annual Bridge Ministries Christmas party is returning to SJV Saturday! This wonderful event reminds us of the dignity of every human person. We would love your help prepping, serving, and cleaning up. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, for more information or to volunteer.
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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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IN HIS MAJESTY'S SERVICE
Saturday, November 5 at 5:00pm
(Mass will be at 4:00pm)
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The Gala Dinner & Auction is this weekend! There are a few seats left to join the bidding and bond-ing. Be sure to purchase a seat to enjoy a night out in your glitzy James Bond attire with a lobster and steak dinner! Also remember to purchase a raffle ticket to win cash, a night out on the town, or a prime SJV parking spot!
WAYS YOU CAN HELP OUR PARISH COMPLETE ITS MISSION!
Volunteer before the Auction (October 31 - November 4 during the day): decorating, setting tables, folding napkins, setting up auction items...
Volunteer during the Auction (Saturday, November 5): serving guests at the dinner, help with clean up...
Wine Game: Please donate your favorite $20.00 - $24.99 bottle of wine.
Auction Fund-a-Need: Raise your paddle or donate here to Fund-a-Need for the next phase of the Doors of Heaven project. As stated last year and reiterated by the Archdiocese in their approval of the project, we are looking at doing some relandscaping and creating a walkway from the doors to a hardscaped gathering area near the eastern parking lot. This will involve relocating at least two of the rhododendron bushes as well as creating a pathway through the berm. We plan some other hardscaped features possibly including lighting, seating, and a gathering area. We are hoping to raise $40,000 to plan and execute this project. Any money raised above the amount needed will go to our General Fund.
Pray: that our mission at A Night of Bidding and Bonding will be a success!
Thank you – we can’t wait to celebrate our SJV family together!
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SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Tonight - Wednesday, November 2 at 5:30pm in Room 8
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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 be a part of our Social Justice Committee. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, for more information.
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ALL SOULS DAY
Today - Wednesday, November 2
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All Souls Day is not a holy day of obligation, but many parishes celebrate extra Masses on this day. Our church will celebrate Mass at 7:00pm. During this special Mass the names of our loved ones who have passed in the last year will be read, and a candle will be lit in their honor. There will be no 9:00am Adoration & Mass on this day.
November is the month of the Holy Souls/Faithful Departed. You may place a photo of your deceased loved one from the past year on the table by the baptismal font for the month of November. Please make sure the name of the person pictured, your name, and contact info, are on the back of the picture so we can get the photo back to you at the end of the month.
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Sessions Begin This Month
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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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FAMILY TREASURE HUNT
Rescheduled to this Sunday, November 6 any time between 12:00-3:00pm
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Families will be given a map of our parish grounds that will help them find some very important items that our Saints have lost! Finding these items in the right order will give you parts of a code to open St. Anthony’s treasure chest, where you will find a prize bag full of treats and Saintly stuff! |
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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 5-6: Cooking Oil, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Mayonnaise, Canned Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Top Ramen, Canned Fruit Juice, Coffee (Instant & Bean), Tea Bags, Pancake Syrup.
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.
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB |
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No CKCC this Sunday/Monday, but come to the All Saints Day Family Treasure Hunt!
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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No Youth Group this weekend, but you can help serve at the auction on Saturday, November 5 from 4:30-9:00pm, or help clean up on Sunday, November 6 at 10:00am. This qualifies as community service credits for school.
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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Our Mini Retreat is Saturday, November 12 from 2:00-8:00pm. Check What’s up for more information.
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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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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SIX BLACK CATHOLICS
An Evening with ValLimar Jansen
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Join us as we Celebrate Black Catholic History month and the Feast of All Saints with accomplished Catholic speaker, artist and performer ValLimar Jansen, to learn about six black Catholics who are on the road to sainthood. No need to register. No cost to attend. All are invited!
Val will speak briefly and sing at the weekend Masses at St Madeleine Sophie
- Saturday, November 5 at 5:30pm
- Sunday, November 6th at 8:30am and 11:00am
Main Presentation at St. Madeleine Sophie
ValLimar Jansen is a highly regarded inspirational, catechetical speaker, singer, composer and recording artist. She is also a college professor, a leader of worship and prayer, and a keynote and workshop presenter at conferences across the US and internationally.
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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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