Newsletter | November 15, 2022 |
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SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE |
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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 - Next Generation Mass
During this Mass we will celebrate our next generation of Catholics. Children and youth will serve during the liturgy. We look forward to them carrying on the light at SJV for the next 50 years!
ABOUT CHRIST THE KING
On the last Sunday of each liturgical year, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, or Christ the King. Pope Pius XI instituted this feast in 1925 with his encyclical Quas primas (“In the first”) to respond to growing secularism and atheism. This solemnity reminds us that while governments come and go, Christ reigns as King forever. During the early twentieth century, in Mexico, Russia, and some parts of Europe, militantly secularistic regimes threatened not just the Catholic Church and its faithful, but civilization itself. Pope Pius XI’s encyclical gave Catholics hope and—while governments around them crumbled—the assurance that Christ the King shall reign forever.
Today, religious freedom for many people means that we can believe whatever we want in private, but when we enter the public square, we may not speak of anything that relates to our faith. However, the Church acknowledges the reign of Christ, not only privately, but publicly. This solemnity encourages us to celebrate and live out our faith in public. When we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King, we declare to the world, and remind ourselves, that Jesus is the Lord of the Church and of the entire universe. Learn more
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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Over the past several weeks, St. John Vianney has been highlighting our renewal for Stewardship of Treasure. Your pledge sustains the ministries of our parish by providing youth and young adult programs, outreach ministries, youth mission trips, and many other programs to help people draw closer to Christ regardless of where they are on their faith journey. May you be grateful every day for the many blessings given to you by God. Pledge online
If you have already sent in your response, please accept our sincerest thanks and appreciation for participating this year!
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CKCC HOLYROOD CEMETERY TOUR |
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Our Catholic Kids Catechism Club got to have a pizza lunch in the mausoleum and learn about the cemetery, then they visited gravesites of family members and parishioners. |
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The Funeral Mass for Ardyth Ann Bakken will be this Saturday, November 19 at 11:00am. Heavenly Father bless her and have mercy on her eternal soul.
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SVDP GIVING TREE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED |
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Please help our local families in need this Christmas with gift cards from any of the following stores: Amazon, Fred Meyer, Target, Safeway, and QFC. $25 or $50 denominations requested; please write the amount clearly on the card. Gift cards should be turned in to the SJV office by December 11. Thank you for your support.
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CALLING ARTISTS OF ALL AGES! |
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Help us by creating a beautiful piece of artwork for our Parish Christmas Card! You may use any media you like, including photography, painting, collage, sketching, etc. Only one original artwork creation per person. Judges will be Fr. Vu and the Parish Staff.
The artwork should reflect the beauty reflected in the captions.
We are blessed with His light & His love.
May God’s many blessings shine brightly on you this Christmas Season and always.
"I have come as a light into the world." - John 12:46
Artwork should be no larger than an 8 ½ x 11 piece of paper.
All entries must be received in the parish office by 8:00pm on Monday December 5, 2022. Contact Laura Stanger with questions at lstanger@sjvkirkland.org or 425-823-0787.
Winning entries will receive a small gift card prize and their artwork will be used to create the Parish Christmas Card that we will send to all the members of our parish! Entry form
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ADVENT MULTI-CULTURAL STORYTELLING EVENT
Sunday, December 11 from 2:00-4:00pm
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Hosted by the SJV Social Justice Committee, please join us for stories and music. Sign up to share your culture’s Christmas treat, craft, or Nativity Scene at the Welcome Table in the Narthex. |
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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
Postponed to Next Month
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Email mterashima@sjvkirkland.org to get What's Up updates.
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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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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 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
Nov 26-27: Peanut Butter, Jam/Jelly, Mayonnaise, Breakfast Cereals, Tuna Fish, Canned Salmon, Chili, Canned Fruit, Bisquick, Brownie Mixes, Canned Soups, 5LB Flour, Pasta, TP, Paper Towels, Kleenex, Baked Beans, Cake Mix, Frosting
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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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THANKSGIVING MASS
Thursday, November 24 at 10:00am
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Please join us for Mass at 10:00am on Thanksgiving Day, then enjoy pumpkin pie and coffee in the social hall with us after Mass. The church will be closed afterward, and the day after Thanksgiving. |
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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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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB
Sunday morning or Monday evening
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YOUTH @ MASS
Sunday 9:00am Mass then Donuts
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YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group cancelled this Sunday. Email mterashima@sjvkirkland.org to get What's Up updates. Learn more
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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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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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CHRISTMAS FLOWER OFFERING
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AFGHAN REFUGEE FAMILY ON FINN HILL
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HOLY FAMILY KIRKLAND THANKSGIVING TO GO |
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Thanksgiving meals for families and individuals are available at no charge. Reservations are available now. To order, email thanksgivingreservations@gmail.com or call Kristi at 206-914-6891. Flyers with more information are at the Welcome Table.
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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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