Newsletter | April 26, 2022 |
|
If you’ve been away from Mass during the pandemic or for other reasons, we invite you to come back to receive the Eucharist, rebuild community life and renew your commitment to Sunday Mass.
Pease join us at one of the following Masses:
Saturday at 5:00pm
Sunday at 9:00am
Sunday at 11:00am
Masks are no longer required in the Archdiocese of Seattle, but we continue to uphold other COVID-19 safety measures to continue to provide a safe space to worship for everyone. We understand that not everyone is comfortable without a mask at this time, and we also realize that not everyone wants to continue mask use. We welcome all people regardless of their mask preference and wish to provide a welcoming environment so that we may continue to carry out the mission of the Church. We appreciate all of our parishioners understanding both sides and respecting everyone’s choice in the body of Christ.
Please self-screen and stay home if you are not feeling well. Sick, vulnerable, at-risk, and otherwise concerned persons are encouraged to celebrate Mass with us via livestream.
|
|
Many people of our parish gave much time and talent to make Holy Week beautiful and prayerful. A word of heartfelt thanks goes out to all of you, especially to:
- Those who helped to decorate and create a beautiful liturgical environment
- St. John Vianney Music Ministry led by Margaret Graham, Cantors, Choir, and Musicians
- Liturgical Ministers who served at our liturgies, and those who schedule them
- Those who were received into the church and the family members and sponsors who supported them
- All involved in preparing our Elect and Candidate to receive sacraments during the Easter Vigil
- Lynae Leptich for hosting the Easter Vigil Reception
- Volunteers who filled eggs with candy
- Fr. Vu for his prayerful leadership
- All of you who celebrated with us in community - we experience the presence of Christ tangibly through you
|
|
CELEBRATE THE EASTER SEASON
April 17 - June 5
|
|
Did you know that the Easter Season is 50 days - longer than Lent? This Easter Season, we invite you to be intentional about proclaiming and celebrating the Risen Christ throughout this joyous season. Go to archseattle.org/easter for inspirational resources, ways to celebrate, and
more.
|
|
This weekend kicks off the 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal. The theme this year is “Together We Can be Christ to Others.” Please take time to look at the materials during the campaign that reflect how we live out our mission as church and how the ACA supports 170 parishes and missions across the Archdiocese. Also refer to the in-depth letter you should have received from Archbishop Etienne this week, highlighting only a few of the impactful ministries in our community.
Our parish goal this year is $96,000. Consider the average gift from our Archdiocese last year was $475 . All gifts received over our goal will be returned to our parish. Please prayerfully consider how you can participate in helping our parish be a light to others. Gifts can be made by mail, at Mass, or online.
|
|
YOUNG ADULTS FAITH & BREW
|
|
The church will get some pizza and a pitcher of beer. You will pay for your games. We plan on playing two games. RSVP to Maybeth so we can reserve lanes, mterashima@sjvkirkland.org.
|
|
If the skies aren't sunny, they will be with your SJV Moms at the Bungalow! Calling all moms, especially moms with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and elementary school-aged children! Join us for dinner, drinks, and great company at the Bungalow Restaurant in Juanita Beach. Our meetup starts at 6pm, but feel free to join up anytime that works with your schedule.
|
|
If you could not attend a Synodal listening session, please take the Archdiocese of Seattle Synod Survey and share your voice. Survey deadline is April 30. To learn more about the Synod, go to http://ow.ly/Y3NY50IEp15.
|
|
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Sundays during the 11:00am Mass
|
|
No need to register. If your children are at the 11:00am Mass on Sunday, Father Vu will invite them up for a blessing and dismissal. Parents or grandparents are always welcome to join their children. We go downstairs to Room 6 and hear the Gospel reading then discuss, read stories, or do activities that related to the Gospel. Then we come back upstairs to join everyone at Mass. Please let Laura know if you want more information or have any questions, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
|
|
CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB SURVIVOR PARTY
This Sunday, May 1 from 1:00-3:00pm
|
|
Calling all CKCC members! Be here in clothes you don't mind getting wet or dirty. Rain or shine we'll be bug eating, Spam carving, and doing other super crazy stuff! Jesus was a survivor and because of Him, we are too! |
|
LAST YOUTH GROUP FOR 2021-22
This Sunday, May 1 from 5:00-6:30pm
|
|
Join Youth Group for Laser Tag. We hope to be in the back on the preschool playground. |
|
All are welcome to join us Sunday, May 1, 2:00pm, at O.O. Denny Park. We will meet at the Denny Creek Trailhead on the NE side of Holmes Pt Dr NE. Parking may be limited; plan to arrive early or carpool with us from SJV. Sign up with Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org.
|
|
We are looking for parishioners who would like to minister to the homebound, by assisting with the live streaming of the Saturday 5:00pm Vigil Mass on a rotating basis. If you are comfortable with using a computer and willing to help, please contact Ana, aklepper@sjvkirkland.org.
|
|
We are able to have funeral receptions again. You can help those in our community who are grieving, celebrate the life of their loved one. If you are okay with us calling you to see if you are able to provide a salad or dessert for an upcoming funeral reception, please leave your name and contact information with the parish office. |
|
LETTER TO THE HEBREWS BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm via Zoom
|
|
The letter to the Hebrews is perhaps the most theologically cohesive work of the New Testament. Written by a Jewish Christian who aimed to dissuade other Jewish Christians from abandoning Christ and returning to Judaism, it focuses on the person of Christ and on the relationship between the Old and the New Covenants. Classes are held online using Zoom videoconferencing software. The class uses a text, Hebrews, by Mary Healy; it’s cost is $17.29. You can register by calling the church office at 425-823-0787 or by signing up at the welcome table in the narthex. Please indicate whether you want us to order a copy of the text for you.
|
|
DISPLACED AFGHAN FAMILY ON FINN HILL UPDATE |
|
Thank you for your support and prayers for our Refugee Afghan Family on Finn Hill. They continue to improve their English and we have a wonderful team of volunteers helping with transportation, babysitting, and tutoring. One of the sisters has had her interview for asylum and the second sister will have hers in May. Prayers are requested for a positive and speedy resolution. We are helping provide support for the family members still in Kabul who are in grave danger. Efforts are being stepped up to get them out of Afghanistan as quickly as possible, with their young daughter being an urgent priority. The other area of focus is in finding new housing for the family when their current lease expires Aug 1. If you are aware of any housing opportunities, particularly in the Mukilteo area where they have family connections, please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvikirkland.org. Your continued support and prayers is sincerely appreciated. Donations may be made via the link for Afghan Family Relief on our website, sjvkirkland.org/donate. Donations may also be dropped off at the SJV office, made out to “SJV” with “Afghan Family Relief” written in the Memo Line. All donations will go directly to this family. |
|
Join the program and pick out a spot on our property to beautify. This has become a very successful and rewarding program to everyone, especially from the pride you feel from working in our beautiful gardens to make them even better!
After many years of beautifully taking care of the area to the right of the entrance to the church, by the offices, Rose Frandanisa has decided to give up the area. She is hoping that someone, maybe a family, will take it over. Please contact Tony Zimmerman if this ministry is something you would like to do, tzimrman@yahoo.com.
|
|
PASTORAL COMMISSION MEMBERS NEEDED |
|
We are looking for active Catholics in good standing to join the Pastoral Commission. The Pastoral Commission represents the larger parish community. Members are a consultative group for the Pastor. The Pastoral Commission meets monthly. If you are interested, please email the Pastoral Commission at johnvianneykirkland@gmail.com, or leave a message for the Pastoral Commission at the main office (425.823.0787).
|
|
FLORES DE MAYO
Sunday, May 15 at 10:00am
|
|
It has been a tradition at St. John Vianney Church to celebrate Flores de Mayo. On Sunday, May 15, we will have a procession of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 10:00am, followed by Mass at 11:00am, then a reception of Filipino food in the social hall hosted by our Filipino Community. Parishioners are invited to bring flowers to present to Mother Mary and all the children of the parish are invited to lead the procession.
The Spaniards introduced this festival in Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines in 1867. It was originally celebrated in the month of May, when flowers were in bloom. Every day in May, young Filipina girls made floral offerings to the Virgin Mary in their parish church. Since then, it has became a Filipino tradition. Come celebrate this beautiful tradition with our church community!
|
|
JERUSALEM MARKETPLACE VACATION BIBLE CAMP
Monday, June 27 – Thursday, June 30 from 9:30am-12:30pm
|
|
This four-day camp for kids ages 5 to those entering 5th grade in the fall, will allow them to travel back in time where we will see, hear, touch, and even taste what it was like to live in Bible Times! You will experience authentic marketplace shops, become students of Synagogue School, take part in games, dance, sing and make new friends as you discover more about life when Jesus walked the earth. Registration forms are available online or at the parish welcome table. Camp fills up quickly, so please do not delay in getting your forms filled out and turned in. Contact Laura Stanger with questions at Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
Volunteers are always needed. Youth helpers and Adult Volunteers are welcomed! Youth helpers can earn service hours and Adults who volunteer are able to have their children come for free if volunteering for all four days! Childcare is also available for children of volunteers if their little ones are too young for camp. There will be a Planning Meeting on Sunday, May 15 at 12:30pm in the parish office. Anyone interested in helping with the planning process is more than welcome. The more the merrier!
|
|
BELONGINGNESS AND THE CHURCH
Wednesday, May 18 at 6:00pm via Zoom
|
|
In this workshop we will explore some of the research and science on separation, why it occurs, and how to use empathy and perspective taking approaches to build a culture of inclusion and belongingness within our parish community. The workshop will be facilitated by SJV parishioner, Andy Parks, Kuolt Professor of Business and DEI Faculty Fellow at Central Washington University. Contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, to register.
|
|
ADULT ESPERANZA MISSION TREK TO MEXICO
May 21-28, 2022
|
|
All adults are welcome to join us as we journey to Tijuana to build houses with our brothers and sisters across the border. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, if you are interested in joining or for more information.
|
|
MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RETREATS |
|
You are invited to the Hood Canal for one of our annual retreats. Be sure to add these dates to your summer calendar. You won’t want to miss it! Registrations forms will be available at the beginning of summer.
-
Men’s Retreat: July 15-17
-
Women’s Retreat: July 22-24
|
|
PARISH GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, September 2, 2022
|
|
Bring your favorite golf partners, family members, or friends and join us for a fun-filled morning before heading off on your Labor Day weekend plans. Father/son, Mother/daughter bonding was never so fun! Owe someone at work a round, bring them! |
|
PARISH GALA DINNER & AUCTION
Saturday, November 5, 2022
|
|
Channel your inner “Bond, James Bond” in your best suave or formal gear and join us to celebrate the next 50 years here at SJV. We will be having an intriguing time figuring out who “bought it” and “how much is that worth.” Our team of SJV house chefs will be back with some amazing food. Get involved in the planning by contacting avandewark@sjvkirkland.org. We are looking for creative tag lines for our theme – please email Ann at same email shown if you have some ideas. |
|
How many actors have portrayed Blofeld’s character? How many can you name?
Answer: Another trick question – Blofeld was not always well seen and has been in a movie made by Warner Bros that is not an official James Bond movie. In the first two movies he is in, he is portrayed by actor Anthony Dawson physically and voiced by Eric Puhlmann. In later movies, more of Blofeld is seen and is portrayed by Donald Pleasence, Telly Savalas, Charles Gray, another two-parter with John Hollis acting and Robert Rietty voicing the scene in For Your Eyes Only when a character in a wheelchair who looks suspiciously like Blofeld is plunged into a factory chimney, Max Von Sidow played him in the non-official James Bond – Never Say Never Again, and finally Christopher Waltz has been playing the most recent iteration of Blofeld. So, if you guessed 6, 7, 8 or 9… you would all be right and an argument could be made for just four actors as some are barely onscreen or not acknowledged as Blofeld. Crazy isn’t it, but what fun!
New Question: How many Bond movies have 007 going against a Russian villain?
|
|
MEXICO CITY & OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PILGRIMAGE
Spiritual Director: Fr. Vu Tran
Group Leader: Grace Magbaleta
November 7-12, 2022
|
|
Inside the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, you will see every national flag of the Americas, depicting Mary's love for all of the Western World. Her physical appearance foreshadows the growing exploration and explosion of Catholicism in the New World. Gazing at the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Juan Diego's tilma will bring tears to your eyes. Join us on this pilgrimage to see what is considered the holiest place in the Western Hemisphere. |
|
HOPELINK'S FREE ENGLISH FOR WORK PROGRAM |
|
Spring/Summer quarter orientation starts on May 3. New students can contact us to register. You can visit our webpage for details.
About English for Work
This one-quarter program supports immigrants and refugees with improving their English language skills and preparing for employment. Students practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing as they learn about topics such as skills and strengths, job search, resumes, and interviewing. Near the end of the quarter, students participate in mock interviews conducted by local employers—a highlight of the program!
Class Information
- Students participate in online class on Zoom two times per week. Students who need a computer can borrow a Hopelink Chromebook.
- Morning and evening class options are available.
- Classes are best for students who have intermediate or advanced-level English skills. We assess students to determine their level and help decide if our program is a good fit.
Eligibility
Students must:
- plan to get a job in the U.S. or enroll in job training/college to prepare to get a job (within the next 6 months)
- be 18 years or older
- live in the U.S. permanently (we cannot serve people who have a temporary visa such as a B, F, J, or M visa)
- live in Hopelink’s service area (for example, in Shoreline, Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond, or surrounding cities)
|
|
If there are others you know who would also like to receive our newsletter, please let them know they can sign up. |
|
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR NEWSLETTER SPONSORS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
