Newsletter | January 3, 2023 |
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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 Magi were overjoyed when they saw the star. That joy took them out of the places they knew, sending them on a journey to unknown places. The joy we experience at the birth of Jesus should also take us out of our comfort zone. Pope Francis has called us to go out to those forgotten by society, the small places, like the one in which Jesus was born. Reflect on those times when you felt you were in darkness, and someone reflected the light of Christ for you. Is there someone who needs you to shed light in their life?
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How To Bless Your Home for the Feast of the Epiphany
Traditionally, Catholics bless their home and those who live in their household on the Feast of the Epiphany each year. It’s not difficult to do. Here’s how
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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Thank you to Sarah Seignuret with Adventure Children’s Theater for directing our Nativity Pageant at the 5:00pm Christmas Eve Mass! Thanks to Margaret Graham and the music ministers for their help, Rosario Garcia for costumes, and AJ Mijares for technical help! This has become a joyful tradition for our community! Thanks Fr. Vu and Teresa Cormier for writing such a fun script for the pageant!
Thanks to our heavenly cast!
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ST. JOSEPH: Nathaniel Byrum
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MOTHER MARY: Mariana Sommer
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STAR: Pauline Van Acker
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ANGELS: Cecilia Caraca (Angel Gabriel), Danika Blanco, Vanya Blanco, Riley Thorstenson, Harper Thorstenson, Yasmine Van Acker, Anna Shimabukuro, Lexi Shimabukuro, Makayla Kovit, Ann Jose, Allen Jose, Kaitlyn Manzano, Hannah Schable
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SHEPHERDS: Max Hill, Jackson Meuller, Theo Mueller, Wesley Mueller
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SHEEP James Kovit, Nicolas Sommer, Bodie Davis
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WISE MEN Max Kovit, Roman Mijares, Marco Mijares
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SINGERS: Ilene Klepper, Avary Mijares, Samantha Manzano, Nathaniel Byrum
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NARRATOR: Annie Stanger
Special thanks to the parents of our cast who helped make this happen!
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ST VINCENT DE PAUL MINISTRY |
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Thank you so much for your generous donations of food and gift cards to our St Vincent de Paul Christmas Baskets for our neighbors in need this Christmas. The request for Christmas baskets exceeded our supply, so we are in great need of donations to resupply our food pantry. If you are able to help by donating either financially through our website sjvkirkland.org/outreach/#st-vincent-de-paul, or by donating non-perishable food to help us re-stock the pantry, we would be extremely grateful. We couldn’t do this without you! Special thanks to those who volunteer for this ministry. If you are interested in volunteering with our St Vincent de Paul Chapter in service for our neighbors in need, please contact Susan at the SJV office.
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CHRISTMAS DECORATION TAKE DOWN
This Sunday, January 8 after the 11:00am Mass
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We continue to celebrate the Christmas season all the way through the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, but we need help taking down Christmas in the Church on Sunday. Please consider joining us at Noon as a family or individual. Many hands make LIGHT work! |
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WORD & COMMUNION SERVICES
Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:00am
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Still thinking about your New Year resolution? If it works with your schedule, consider attending Word & Communion Services and Weekday Adoration & Masses. The more we take communion, the more we receive its spiritual benefits.
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WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP
Tonight, Tuesday, January 3 at 7:00pm
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The first Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm, we gather with wine and chocolate to discuss a book that has been chosen by the group. You do not need to read the book to come. The January book is All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle. The February book is Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff.
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Tonight, Tuesday, January 3 at 7:00pm in Room 8
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If you are grieving the loss of a child, we invite you to join us the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm in Room 8. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, for more information.
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SACK LUNCH MAKING FOR THE HOMELESS
This Thursday, January 5 at 10:00am in the Social Hall
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Join us on the first Thursday of each month following the 9:15am weekday Mass in the social hall to help prepare 100 lunches for the homeless. The lunches will be delivered to a homeless shelter in Snohomish County and will be distributed as people leave the overnight shelter. Contact Laura Stanger with questions, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Tuesday, January 10 at 6:00pm via Zoom
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New adult volunteers: In order to volunteer at our Parish, the Archdiocese of Seattle requires all clergy, employees, and volunteers who have ongoing, unsupervised contact with minors or vulnerable adults to take part in the Safe Environment program in three ways:
- Successfully undergo a criminal background check every three years.
- Complete the Protecting God’s Children course within 30 days of beginning service.
Maybeth and Susan will be offering the class via Zoom. Go to virtusonline.org to register or find a class at a different church that works with your schedule.
Current volunteers: Please do your yearly sign on and check your status here.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Wednesday, January 11 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 be a part of our Social Justice Committee. We meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm via Zoom. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, for more information and our meeting link.
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OLIVE WOOD FROM BETHLEHEM
January 14-15 after all Masses
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Olive wood carvings will be available for purchase. The proceeds support Christian Catholic families in the Holy Land. This is a major source of income for them. More than 75 families in Bethlehem Hand carved these beautiful and unique items (Nativities, Crucifixes, Rosaries, Statues). The Christian population in Bethlehem has dropped from 22% to less than 2% in the past two decades. And this is a way to support them to stay there. Thank you in advance for your support. |
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
Monday, January 16
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The church will be closed in observance of the holiday. |
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SENIOR DINNER (55+)
Saturday, January 21 after the 5:00pm Mass
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Hope everyone had a great Christmas celebrating the birth of Jesus. Now it's time for some socializing and getting together for another amazing dinner. Our team has decided on a ham dinner with all the trimming for January. Remember your 4 quarters for our Left, Right, Center dice game. Looking forward to seeing all of you again!
Price: $10 a person (cash only)
Sign up by Tuesday, January 17: Stop in or call the parish office by Tuesday, January 17 so we know how much food to prepare.
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CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
Saturday, January 7 from 2:30-4:45pm then Mass together. Check What's up for more information. Learn more
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB
CKCC resume this weekend January 8/9!
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YOUTH @ MASS
Sunday 9:00am Mass then Donuts
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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SJV PINS & APPAREL
Visit the welcome table to get your gear.
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SJV VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
You are the church!
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CELEBRATE THE CHRISTMAS SEASON |
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Watch Archbishop Etienne’s Christmas greeting to everyone in the Archdiocese of Seattle. Explore ways to celebrate the Christmas season at archseattle.org/christmas.
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