Newsletter | August 2, 2022 |
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NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME |
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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 HOPE
We commit ourselves to living according to the Gospel because we hope - we know - that one day Christ will come again to bring about the fullness of God's reign. By trying to follow Jesus now, we show God that we want to be with Him in his kingdom. Are there virtuous habits you set aside because they didn't seem to bear fruit or you got tired of doing them? What life-giving habits should you take up again?
Please continue to 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. 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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SATURDAY NIGHT PARISH SOCIAL |
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What a lovely time! It was so nice to catch up with and meet fellow parishioners out on the west lawn of the church. The shade of the trees, the evening breeze, the ice cream, and the sprinklers kept us cool. The adults got to chat while the kids played soccer and corn hole. Also the Afghan refugee family came to say thank you and join the fun, so we were able to meet them. It made for a nice Saturday night! Special thanks to the Mijares family for providing music! |
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Thank you to all who submitted designs! It was a difficult decision, but our winners are Arturo Ramirez (18 and over), Monica Tran (12-18), and Henrik Hough (11 and under)! We will reach out to you soon with your prize. The final design will be revealed once completed.
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Please pray for our Youth Leadership Team, who will be meeting August 3-5 to plan for Youth Group, Confirmation, and Mission Trek for 2022-23. May they be inspired by the Holy Spirit. |
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Florent and Lynn Briand - they have been taking care of their large adopted bed for many years. There are many different kinds of flowers that they have added, including the colorful, tall hollyhocks. Thank you Florent and Lynn for all that you have done over the years to help beautify our grounds here at SJV.
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ADOPT -A- BED
Most of the beds are still looking good in spite of the hot weather. Thank you!
If you happen to have any roses in your bed please check out the leaves for Black Spot. It is a fungus that starts out as a small black spot on the leaves. The spots rapidly enlarge, turn the leaves yellow and spread to other leaves and adjoining roses. If you see them, please pick the leaves off and dispose of them in the garbage, not recycle. We are trying to keep the problem under control with frequent spray, but it is a challenge. We are also on a regular schedule putting fertilizer around the roses. So hopefully all you will have to do with your roses is try to keep taking off the leaves that are infected, and cut off the spent blossoms. Best way to remove the old blossoms is to cut them off just above an outside five leaf down on the stem. Refer to picture to see what Black Spot looks like.
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PARISH PICNIC - CELEBRATION OF CULTURES
Sunday, September 11 at 12:00pm
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After three years we will be having a parish picnic again! We’d love for all the cultures in our parish to be represented at this celebration. Sign up in the narthex to chair or help with a cultural booth. |
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The remembrance for Jerry Baldwin will be on Thursday, August 18 at 11:00am. We humbly entrust him into your hands.
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WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP
Tonight, August 2 at 7:00pm
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The first Tuesday of each month 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 to the book group. The August book is River of Fire by Sister Helen Prejean. The September book is The Mammy by Brendan O'Carroll. Looking forward to seeing you!
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SJV SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE PLANNING MEETING
Tomorrow - Wednesday, August 3 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
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MARIAN CONCERT
This Friday, August 5 at 7:00pm in the Church
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The Feast of our church’s patron saint, St. John Vianney is August 4, and August is the month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary! To celebrate, we are hosting a Marian concert featuring our talented music ministry. Come for an evening of prayer and beautiful music! |
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Join us for our next hike! Parking is limited to the shoulder of Mountain View Road only. Contact Susan to carpool from SJV or to sign up to join us: sweaver@sjvkirkland.org. |
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LAZARUS CENTER LUNCH MAKING
Wednesday, August 10 at 10:00am, after weekday Adoration & Mass
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Please join us on Wednesday, August 10 and Wednesday, August 24 at 10:00am in the social hall. The sack lunches we make will be taken to Lazarus Center, a day shelter for the homeless. 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 400 homemade cookies for each of our lunch making days to put 2 cookies in each of the 200 lunches we make. You can drop them off anytime. Let Laura know if you want to make some, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org. Thanks!
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Join us for the next Faith & Brew w/Fr. Vu! RSVP to Maybeth by August 11 at noon to be included in the reservation, mterashima@sjvkirkland.org.
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Our Del Brown Commemorative Golf Tournament is in jeopardy of being cancelled for this year. We need to have at least 15 foursomes signed up by August 15 or we will need to cancel. Get your family and friends together and sign up today. We are also in need of businesses to sponsor us. If you own a business or work for one, please consider our fun way to advertise your business at one of our tees (example from 2019 tournament pictured).
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SENIOR DINNER (55+) INCLUDING MARRIED COUPLES
Saturday, August 20 after the 5:00pm Mass
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Starting in August, ALL Seniors are invited for dinner on the third Saturday of every month. August 20, come join us for an indoor summer picnic. The cost is $10 per person. There will be the new Subway sandwiches, salads, chips, watermelon, dessert, wine, beer and soft drinks. Pay and sign up in the parish office by August 15. After dinner we will play the Left, Right, Center dice game. So don’t forget to bring four quarters. Last month's big winner was Joan French. Come join us for fun, fellowship and a great night out.
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SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Drop off donations through August 17
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Sponsored by SJV Moms Meetup, benefitting children in our local community and in support of Eastside Baby Corner.
Gift cards can be dropped off in the parish office during office hours or before/after Mass in the secure deposit box. Gift card will be used to purchase supplies (smaller denominations are preferred).
School supplies can be dropped off in the bin in the Narthex. Most wanted supplies:
- Lined paper (college and wide ruled)
- Spiral notebooks (college ruled)
- Boxes of crayons
- Boxes of markers
- Glue sticks
- Red pens
- Pencil boxes
- Calculators
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The "Die Another Day" pre-credit scene saw Bond in a thrilling chase on what kind of vehicle?
Answer: Hovercraft
New Question: In "Diamonds Are Forever" Bond is harassed by a pair of camp assassins called Wint and Kidd. How do they die?
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PARISH GALA DINNER & AUCTION
In His Majesty's Service
A Night of Bidding and Bonding
Saturday, November 5, 2022
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The auction will be here before you know it! Save the date to be a guest or to work the event!
While you are off on your summer vacation, please keep an eye out for interesting items for the auction. Remember, while the theme is “In His Majesty’s Service” and delightfully James Bond (who as you know went to all sorts of exotic and fun locations), the key to getting a good auction item is to think “if I want this, someone else might too” and buy two of something or if you are working with an agent or cruise company or hotel for your vacation – ask them to donate! Lots of times, companies will donate one if you buy one – game of golf in Pebble Beach or a parasailing adventure while you are in Hawaii…? Whatever fun you are having this summer don’t forget to livestream our Masses (or view on Facebook or YouTube later) and think about our auction!
We are looking to fill our auction committees and are in particular need of the following:
- Volunteer coordinator – keep track of sign ups, food for volunteers night of, as needed.
- Kitchen and general clean up help
- Night of auction -- dishwashing during auction and clean up to get in shape for Sunday Masses
- Day after auction – final clean up
- prior to auction
- night of auction
- Silent auction coordinator and set up (you get first chance to check out the goodies 😊)
- Live auction support – runners and spotters, recorders and accounting – ALL DURING AUCTION
- Decorations –
- coordinator
- help with design prior to auction – this would be great for those who have put their years on a ladder in, but have the institutional knowledge of what we have stored where and what works well, and …
- set up decorations including table settings
- Advertising – taking place prior to the auction.
FINALLY – we are looking for 27 people to design and make a centerpiece based on their choice of a Bond movie – for example, if you were to choose “From Russia With Love,” your centerpiece could consist of 3 Betta in a fish bowl, a small, white, Siamese cat, a couple of chess pieces, a small model of the Haga Sophia in Istanbul, and a model of the Orient Express. Just pull items/places from one of the movies and make an attractive, but fun centerpiece! Half the fun will be shopping for the pieces at a bargain price – the other half will be putting the items together in a fun way! Email avandewark@sjvkirkland.org to sign up for a centerpiece or any of the volunteer positions. Questions – call the parish office or email Ann.
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MEXICO CITY & OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PILGRIMAGE
Spiritual Director: Fr. Vu Tran
Group Leader: Grace Magbaleta
November 7-12, 2022
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Join Fr. Vu on this pilgrimage to see what is considered the holiest place in the Western Hemisphere.
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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SJV 50TH ANNIVERSARY STORY-LINE
Add a photo to help create a fun, organic "Light-filled" display!
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SJV VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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AFHGAN REFUGEE FAMILY ON FINN HILL
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SAFETALK
Wednesday, August 10 from 9:30am - 1:30pm at Holy Family, Kirkland
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BE A LECTOR
Confirmed? Verbally share the word of the Lord with the faithful. Reach our to Fr. Vu if interested. Learn more
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RESOURCES FOR THOSE IN NEED
Do you or someone you know need assistance? See the many resources available in our community. Learn more
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JOB OPENING
St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Woodinville
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Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Woodinville, WA, is looking a full-time Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation for Children and Families/Parish Life. The successful applicant must possess the necessary skills to assist children in developing their faith through Sunday School and Sacramental Preparation, have strong interpersonal skills in working with families, be able to develop good relationships with parishioners, be able to recruit volunteers for various ministries, and be good at helping families get involved in parish life. The successful applicant must also have a strong foundation in the Catholic faith and be an active member of a Catholic church community. Experience and knowledge in the field is necessary. Please send your resume and cover letter to zoltan@saintteresacaluctta.org or submit your application at the parish office or you can visit the archdiocese website to apply on line. Application deadline is on August 19.
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