Newsletter | February 21, 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
Often, fear is at the root of our temptations. We fail to act with charity because we are afraid of being exposed as unwise. We want power, wealth, and honor because we fear that somehow without them our lives will be without value. Jesus was able to turn away from these temptations because he knew who he was: the beloved Son, in whom the Father was well pleased. When we see ourselves as beloved children of God, we have nothing to fear. How can you love fearlessly this Lent? What do you need to do to say yes to living in God's light? Who needs your mercy? Determine how you can act mercifully to a family member or coworker.
LENT
Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It's a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter. During Lent, we seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred Scripture; we serve by giving alms; and we practice self-control through fasting. We are called not only to abstain from luxuries during Lent, but to a true inner conversion of heart as we seek to follow Christ's will more faithfully. We recall the waters of baptism in which we were also baptized into Christ's death, died to sin and evil, and began new life in Christ. 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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CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL
This Weekend, February 25-26
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Next week we will take up the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Today, nearly 40% of dioceses in the United States and its territories are unable to fund the essential pastoral work their communities need. Your support of this appeal helps them meet these faith formation and sacramental needs. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/home-missions.
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RITE OF ACCEPTANCE & WELCOMING |
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At the 11:00am Mass last Sunday, February 19 we recognized the Catechumens’ decision to begin the process of becoming members of the Catholic Church through Baptism, and we welcomed the Candidates, those who have been baptized in another faith or baptized Catholic as children, but never catechized in the Catholic faith, into the process of full communion with the Church. |
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St. John Mary Vianney Church in Kirkland, a parish of ~700 households and a preschool, is seeking a part-time, full charge bookkeeper with experience with QuickBooks Online and Desktop; double entry bookkeeping, Microsoft Excel are desired. Salary in accordance with Archdiocesan guidelines. More info and the job description here. To apply for this position, please click on the button below.
St. John Mary Vianney Church in Kirkland, a parish of ~700 households and a 3-PreK preschool is seeking a part-time, afternoon receptionist to support our goal of being a "Light on Finn Hill to All." This position will greet visitors and answer phone calls as their primary assignments. More information regarding the position and what we are looking for in our new receptionist here. To apply for this position, please click on the button below.
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LENT - HOLY WEEK - EASTER SCHEDULE |
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Ash Wednesday*† Masses
Wednesday, February 22nd at 9:00am & 7:00pm
Stations of the Cross & Soup Suppers
Every Friday* during Lent at 6:00pm
- Donations to Soup Suppers support Rice Bowl
Good Friday*† at 3:00pm followed by Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Chaplet (No Soup Supper)
Liturgical Ministers Retreat
Saturday, March 18th at 9:00am
Family Movie Night
Saturday, March 25th at 6:00pm
- Donations support Rice Bowl
Communal Reconciliation Service
Wednesday, March 29th at 7:00pm
Palm Sunday Masses
Saturday, April 1st at 5:00pm
Sunday, April 2nd at 9:00am & 11:00am
Holy Thursday Mass
Thursday, April 6th at 7:00pm
Good Friday*† Mass
Friday, April 7th at 7:00pm
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass
Saturday, April 8th at 8:00pm (No 3:30pm Reconciliation and No 5:00pm Mass)
Easter Sunday Masses
Sunday, April 9th at 9:00am & 11:00am
Easter Egg Hunt following both Masses
*Every person 14 years or older must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all the Fridays of Lent.
†Every person between the age of 18 and 59 must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.
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ASH WEDNESDAY
Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 22
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Join us for Mass on the first day of the liturgical season of Lent. Receive the word of God, the Eucharist, and ashes. Masses will be at 9:00am and 7:00pm.
LENTEN SMALL GROUP REFLECTION GUIDES
The Archdiocese has created a five-week small group reflection guide, “Reflect and Renew, Encountering Christ this Lent,” which includes Scripture readings, prayer, and reflections. Encourage your friends to join you as you seek to grow in faith this Lent! Reflection guides are available here.
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CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES RICE BOWL
February 22 - April 7
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Join our faith community—and nearly 13,000 Catholic communities across the United States— in a transformative Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl in the narthex. During the 40 days of Lent, we will reflect on the impact of global hunger and climate change on vulnerable communities around the word, and we will pray, fast and give alms to help our sisters and brothers in need. Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.
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MOMS MEETUP
This Thursday, February 23 - 6:00pm at Whiskey Mile, Kirkland
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Calling all moms, especially those with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and elementary school-aged children! We’re a community built upon our shared Catholic values, our love for our children, and our knowledge and support of our shared experiences that meets once a month. This month we are getting together for a very casual meet up. Please join the SJV Moms Meetup Facebook group to RSVP, and for updates about our monthly meetups.
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The planning has started for this year’s auction to be held on November 4. Please click on the button below to answer a one-question survey to help pick the theme for this year’s auction. Please vote by Thursday, February 23.
Also, everyone is invited to attend another auction brainstorming session on Wednesday, March 8 at 6:00pm in the Social Hall. We will be discussing the results of the auction theme survey and picking a theme. We will also be brainstorming how to procure donations from businesses and talk about caterers as our Iron Chef team is on hiatus for now. Last meeting was a fun evening and there may even be a chance at a prize just for attending. See you there!
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS & SOUP SUPPERS
Fridays during Lent at 6:00pm
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Please join us every Friday of Lent for the Stations of the Cross in the church, to commemorate Jesus’ journey to Calvary. Afterwards, come into the social hall for a simple Soup Supper and a chance to connect with other parishioners. Take out containers will also be available. Soup Supper monetary donations will go to Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl to support programs that prevent hunger and poverty around the world.
Our hosts for this year’s Soup Suppers are:
- Feb. 24th - Fr. Vu
- March 3rd - Mission Trek and Youth Group
- March 10th - Preschool
- St. Patrick's Day*, March 17th - Knights of Columbus
- March 24th - Senior Group
- March 31st - Catholic Kids’ Catechism Club
- April 7th at 3:00pm - Stations of the Cross then Divine Mercy Chaplet, no Soup Supper
Bring crackers or bread for your family. The hosts for the evening will bring soup. You are welcome to bring a large pot of meatless soup to share as well.
*Catholics in the Archdiocese of Seattle who celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, you won't need to take a pass on corned beef and cabbage this year even though the 2023 feast day falls on a Friday during Lent. Archbishop Etienne has granted Catholics in the Archdiocese a dispensation from abstinence from eating meat on March 17. In lieu of abstaining from meat on St. Patrick’s Day, Archbishop Etienne encourages those members of the faithful of the Archdiocese to engage in some additional act of prayer, service to the poor, or almsgiving.
You are also invited to pray the Stations of the Cross on your own, either in the church during open hours or using our outdoor stations on the front lawn during daylight hours.
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FIRST RECONCILIATION/EUCHARIST PREPARATION
Begins this Friday, February 24 at 7:00am
OR this Saturday, February 25 at 10:00am
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Choose whichever day/time works for your schedule. If your child was baptized Catholic, is over the age of 7, and is wanting to receive these awesome sacraments be sure to register. Registration forms and more information are on our parish website.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CRAB FEST
This Saturday, February 25 at 6:30pm
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The crab dinner is $50 and includes coleslaw and garlic bread. Don't like crab? Alternatively, you can get a lasagna dinner for $30, which includes salad and garlic bread. Children 12 years old and under are $10. There will also be dessert, a bar, and raffle prizes. Come join the fun and enjoy a great meal while supporting the Knights of Columbus. Tickets are available in the parish office. Flyer
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ADULT MISSION TREK TO TIJUANA
May 20-27, 2023
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All adults are welcome to join us as we journey to Tijuana to build houses with our brothers and sisters across the border. We will be having an informational meeting for all who are interested this Sunday, February 26, 12:00pm in the Social Hall. Please contact Susan if you will be joining us at the meeting or for more information, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org.
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RUMMIKUB
Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00pm in the Social Hall
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We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month to play three or four games (very flexible) and 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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CATHOLICS CALLED TO CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME
Wednesday, March 1 at 7:00pm in the Church
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Join us for a presentation by Jeff Renner, Chief Meteorologist - Retired KING-5 Television and renowned speaker from our own Archdiocese. Come see him in person or livestream via the link on our SJV website homepage. |
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LUNCH MAKING FOR HOMELESS
Thursday, March 2 at 10:00am in the Social Hall
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We meet every first Thursday of the month to make sack lunches for a homeless shelter. All ages are welcome! This is a fun, easy, and fulfilling service opportunity for families.
Can you bake homemade cookies? We would love to have 100 homemade cookies for each of our lunch making days to put 2 cookies in each of the 50 lunches we make. Let Laura know if you want to make some, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org. Thanks!
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SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION COURSE
Saturday, March 4 in Room 6
Grades 1-3 from 10:00-11:00am
Grades 4-5 from 11:15am-12:15am
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In teaching our children about our Catholic Faith, we have been called to a ministry, a ministry that embodies the mission of Christ in caring for our youth and caring for one another. We have not only been called to teach our children about our Catholic faith but to do so in a space that is a safe, that allows our youth to form a relationship with God.
As a result, the Archdiocese of Seattle would like to take this opportunity to educate our children and give them the tools they need to protect themselves from those who may harm them. In creating a safe space for our children, we can teach and show them the ways of Christ in a safe environment conducive to learning. Keeping our minors and vulnerable adults safe starts with you.
The sexual abuse prevention course will cover safe touching and boundaries. PARENTS, PLEASE ATTEND WITH YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN.
This lesson has been integrated into the religious task and essential concepts taught within Faith Formation as to seem as natural as possible while being most effective for our youth in the context of abuse prevention.
Please understand that your child is being given a lesson about sexual abuse prevention, not sex education. While these topics do have similar names, they are completely different subject matter. Sexual abuse prevention courses teach and give our youth the tools they need to protect themselves from those who may try to harm them. Sex education is curriculum designed to examine issues relating to human sexuality, including relations, responsibility, sexual anatomy, sexual activity, reproduction, etc.
To help you understand what your children will be offered, see Parent/Guardian Resources, which has information about the curriculum being used and the actual lessons. A video that shares part of the lesson can be found here.
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QUILTERS GROUP
Wednesday mornings at 10:00am in the Social Hall.
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB
CKCC resume this weekend February 26/27!
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YOUTH @ MASS
Join other youth after the Sunday 9:00am Mass for donuts in the Social Hall.
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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WEAR YOUR FAITH
Visit the welcome table to get your gear.
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SJV VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
You are the church!
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OFFERINGS AT THE IGNATION SPIRITUALITY CENTER |
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Wednesdays, March 1 - April 5 Six evening “encounters” over the course of the Lenten season, providing imaginative and embodied experiences of prayer the Ignatian way. (In-person)
Thursday, March 2 A brand-new film that combines fine art and documentary to explore LGBTQ+ identity in the Catholic church. (In-person)
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CONSIDERING SEPERATION OR DIVORCE? |
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Looking for a fun, Catholic homeschool program? A community of dedicated families? A comprehensive program that simplifies homeschooling and strengthens family unity? Seattle Catholic Schoolhouse meets at St Jude’s, Redmond, for 3½ hours on Tuesday mornings. If you would like to visit our Open House on March 7, 14, or 21, email Shoko at
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