Newsletter | August 29, 2023 |
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TWENTY-SECOND 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 CHARITY
Week after week, we read the story of the Church's belief and activity through time. The book is never closed - as the living Church, as a community of believers, we are always in the process of writing a new chapter, and we must constantly renew our understanding of the Gospel message as it pertains to our time. Today we learn, with the early disciples, that we are indeed our brother's keeper, our neighbor's watchman. Even in the smallest of gatherings - as few as two or three together - we are bound by and countable to the greatest of loves. The point of the Gospel is not to gauge when we may cast our brother out; rather, it is to learn how zealous we must be to preserve our unity.
- Start or join a small faith sharing group at your parish.
- This week, check on someone you may have lost touch with.
- Ask a friend to join you in praying for those who may be cut off from hope or help by despair.
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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CELEBRATION OF CULTURES PARISH PICNIC
PLANNING
This Sunday, September 3 at 10:00am in the Social Hall
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Thank you so much to those of you who signed up to help with a cultural booth, to share your culture with the community! Our parish is made up of so many amazing and blessed people from all over the world! We truly are a Catholic (universal) community!
This Sunday between the Masses is your time to plan! We hope you can make it to gather with other parish members who signed up to help with the same cultural group! There will be labeled tables in the social hall to direct you to the group you signed up for!
If you can’t make it on Sunday, email Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org for a Parish Picnic Planning Form. Gather with members of your group and turn your form into the parish office by Sunday September 10, so we can help provide you with what you need to share your culture.
If you haven't signed up for a booth but would like to, show up in the Social Hall on Sunday at 10:00am or email Laura for a planning form!
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Please review the Partners in the Gospel materials available to become more familiar with the overall mission of the Church, the goals of this effort, and the process we are undertaking. We ask everyone to pray for this renewal effort. |
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We bowled, mini golfed, hiked, ate, learned about active listening, brainstormed ideas for Youth Group, Confirmation, and Esperanza Mission Trek, and we learned about going to RE Congress in Anaheim, CA thanks to your generous donations to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Get ready for an exciting year!
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“A spiritual journey that freed me from the worries of daily life and allowed me to be wholly present to God in all things. Enjoyed the fellowship of other pilgrims and constant prayers and music from beginning to end. A touching experience of chanting Psalms with the Monks & Priests in Mount Angel Abbey & Seminary. My heartfelt gratitude to all the people who put this pilgrimage together especially Fr. Vu, Connie Du Puis, Laura Stanger, Ana Klepper, and Vicky Corporal. Bless your hearts!” - Elena Elliot
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THE LETTER FILM SCREENING & PLANT-BASED BBQ
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We had a fun and delicious plant-based BBQ last Saturday and watched an impactful documentary. Thank you to all who came out, and a great big thank you to the Social Justice Commission who prepared the food and coordinated the event, and to Trader Joe’s for their generous donation of plant-based meat.
The documentary film, The Letter, A Message for Our Earth builds on the teaching of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’s encyclical on care for our common home, which itself stands on the catechism of the Catholic Church and on teachings from popes over the last five decades.
The most vulnerable of our sisters and brothers are burdened with the worst impacts of the ecological crisis our planet is facing. We are called to hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. If you were unable to join us, we invite you to watch the film here. As you watch this film, reflect on how our values unite us to take action together.
Please join us for further discussion on Wednesday, September 13 at 7:00pm in the Social Hall to reflect on and discuss Pope Francis’ call to care for our creation. If you are unable to join us in person, please contact sweaver@sjvkirkland.org for a zoom link.
“Protect Life. Preserve that which sustains life. Care for our common home.” – Pope Francis
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The Funeral Mass for Jane Regala, daughter-in-law of parishioners Sal & Mila Regala and sister-in-law of parishioners Jon & Amabelle Regala, will be this Wednesday, August 30 at 11:00am. If you can bring salads for the funeral reception, please contact the parish office.
The Funeral Mass for parishioner Virgilio ‘Gil’ Balancio will be this Thursday, August 31 at 11:00am. There will be a viewing on Wednesday, August 30 at 6:00pm in the SJV chapel, with a Rosary at 7:00pm.
May they find peace in your heavenly presence.
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BED OF THE MONTH
August 2023
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THE GROUND AT SJV
Greg Leptich
The landscape at SJV is looking wonderful and there are an abundance of comments from many about how beautiful the grounds look. Much of the thanks can go to Greg for the diligent care coming from him over the past five years since he started his job. Thank you Greg, from SJV.
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If you are interested in joining the choir or would like to continue to serve in the music ministry, please click on the button below to sign up! Rehearsals will be on Mondays at 7:00pm. We will have our first gathering and choir rehearsal on Monday, September 18 at 7:00pm. Thank you! |
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If you, or you and a friend would like to join our team of awesome pew cleaners, please contact Ana, aklepper@sjvkirkland.org. The commitment is very flexible - come to church once a month or every other month on a predetermined schedule to straighten out the items in the pews and remove any papers or debris left from the weekend. Thanks for considering!
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Wednesday, August 30 there will be no 9:00am Weekday Adoration & Mass. You are welcome to the Funeral Mass of Jane Regala at 11:00am.
Thursday, August 31 there will be no 9:00am Weekday Adoration & Mass. You are welcome to the Funeral Mass of Virgilio ‘Gil’ Balancio at 11:00am.
Monday, September 4 is Labor Day. The church will be closed. There will be no Word & Communion Service that day.
September 4-13 Fr. Vu will be on a pilgrimage. On those weekdays there will be Word & Communion Services at 9:00am in the chapel instead of Adoration & Mass.
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ANOINTING OF THE SICK
This Friday, September 1 after 9:00am Weekday Adoration & Mass
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Anointing of the sick is available every first Friday of the month. Anointing of the Sick imparts consolation, peace, and strength and unites the sick person, in her/his precarious situation and her/his sufferings, with Christ in a profound way. Anyone is welcome to receive an anointing. |
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WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP
Tuesday, September 5 at 7:00pm in the Parish Office
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The first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM, our Women’s Book Group gathers 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 September book is Still Life by Louise Penny. The October book is I'm Judging You by Luvvie Ajayi
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AUCTION PLANNING MEETINGS
Wednesday, September 6 at 5:30pm in the Parish Office
& Wednesday September 20 at 5:30pm in the Social Hall
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Join the auction planning meetings. There are so many ways to help with the auction; come see how you can! All are invited and welcome!
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LUNCH MAKING FOR THE HOMELESS
Thursday, September 7 at 10:00am in the Social Hall
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We meet every first Thursday of the month at 10:00am. The sack lunches we make are taken to 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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Our next hike will be at Cherry Creek Falls Trail in Duvall. This is a 4.8-mile trail, moderately challenging, with 646 feet total elevation. Parking is limited to the shoulder of Mountain View Road only. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, if you would like to meet at 8:30am to carpool from SJV or if you will be joining us at the trailhead so we know who to wait for.
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HARRY POTTER RETREAT LEADERS MEETING
Sunday, September 10 at 12:30pm in Room 6
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Adults and Youth interested in helping lead this year's retreat, "Faith & the Deathly Hallows - part 2," please email Maybeth, mterashima@sjvkirkland,org, and come to this meeting.
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SJV PRESCHOOL BEGINS SOON |
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We are excited to welcome 55 registered preschool families to a new and exciting school year filled with fun and learning.
Our opening schedule is as follows:
Parent orientation: Wednesday, September 6 at 6:30PM inside the church. Mom and/or dad only please.
3+ and 4's Class
Student orientation: Thursday, 9/7
- Group “A” 9:15 - 10:45
- Group “B” 11:00 - 12:30
First day of class: Tuesday, 9/12 from 9:15 - 1:00
3’s and Pre-K Class
Student Orientation: Friday, 9/8
- Group “A” 9:15 - 10:45
- Group “B” 11:00 -12:30
First day of class for 3’s: Monday, 9/11 from 9:15 - 12:15
First day of class for Pre-K: Monday, 9/11 from 9:15 - 1:00
First day of Storybook Adventure for those enrolled: Wednesday, 9/20 from 9:15 - 12:15 in Room # 6
The Preschool staff is looking forward to greeting everyone soon.
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SENIOR DINNER
Saturday, September 16 after the 5:00pm Mass
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If you are 55 or older, we would like to invite you (single and married couples) to our monthly dinners held the third Saturday of every month. After dinner we play the Left, Right, Center dice game, so remember to bring four quarters. For $10, come join us for food and fun. Please prepay with cash and sign up at the parish office. We look forward to seeing you! Friends are welcome!
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CELEBRATION OF CULTURES
Sunday, September 17 from 12:00-3:00pm on the South Lawn
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Please bring friends and neighbors to this fun, free, family event!
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULED
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We will open with the Hawaiian Tunes of parishioners - Greg Lum, Colin Radford, John Macarro, and Chris Klepper!
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1:00pm: Special Guests - Kalahi Dance Company from the Filipino Community of Seattle, will perform some wonderful folk dances for us!
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Not to miss Cultural Songs from many other parishioners!
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2:00pm: Special Guests - Gansango Music & Dance from South Seattle will provide an energetic program combining traditional and contemporary African dance and drumming!
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2:45pm: Raffle Basket Drawings!
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Pick up your passports at the Welcome Booth and travel around the many booths representing different cultures of people in our parish community! Taste samples and learn about the culture and life of your brothers and sisters! Be sure to get your passports stamped! A full passport will give you a raffle ticket to win a raffle basket! Raffle basket drawing at 2:45pm. |
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Ways you can help make this happen!
- Big strong folks: come help us set up the big top and canopies on Saturday morning, September 16 at 10:00am!
- Donate food to one of the groups! You can make it and drop it off anytime on Saturday, September 16, Sunday morning, September 17, or deliver it right to the booth when you come! Please let Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org know so she can contact the chairperson for the appropriate group, so they know what is coming.
- Donate a cultural raffle basket or an item to be placed in a basket. Just drop it off in the office! We will have adult and kid raffle baskets as prizes for the end of the picnic!
- Volunteer to help with one of the booths!
- Help with clean up after, and support during the picnic - make lemonade, empty over-filled trash.
- Wear clothing from your cultural heritage!
- Drop off your Styrofoam for recycling.
- JUST COME and HAVE FUN!
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"YOU ARE THE VINE, WE ARE THE BRANCHES"
GALA DINNER & AUCTION
Saturday, November 4 after the 4:00pm Mass
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We are looking forward to a fun night of good food and good friends – all while supporting the works of SJV.
Thank you to everyone who has donated the corks for decorations, we have plenty now.
Our auction helps to fund everything we do at SJV from spiritual nourishment of Mass and bible studies to bodily nourishment through Sunday donuts, Lazarus House sandwich making, and St. Vincent de Paul. We need your help – not just to come to the auction and bid on items, but also to help procure items for everyone to bid on. A successful auction requires about 300 items. We currently have less than 100 items that have been procured. PLEASE try to procure at least one item from a business you frequent or own or have a friend who owns. We need to get these in as the procurement deadline is OCTOBER 9! Thank you to those of you who have procured items and turned them in. It is invaluable to have them early and see what we can look forward to bidding on.
Procurement letters, forms, and a “tip” sheet are available in the Narthex at the Welcome Table.
We will be sharing some of these items as displays in the Narthex in October. Looking forward to a lovely evening on November 4!
Not sure you want to buy a ticket to the Gala? We are looking for volunteers at every level, so those interested in joining an auction committee can contact Ann V. at avandewark@sjvkirkland.org or sign up at the Parish Picnic or after Masses in late September. If you need some guidance on where you would best fit, Ann can help you decide where you would most enjoy volunteering, and make sure you’re comfortable!
We will be having a planning meeting on Wednesday, September 6 at 5:30pm in the parish office and Wednesday, September 20 at 5:30pm in the Social Hall. ALL ARE INVITED AND WELCOME!
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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PRAY THE ROSARY
Sundays at 8:30am in the Chapel
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STYROFOAM RECYCLING
Sunday, September 17 from 10:00am - 3:00pm
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
Racial Justice & the Catholic Church, and Study of Patristic Tradition start the second half of September! Learn more
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SJV VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
How can you best use your gifts?
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CATHOLIC YOUTH CONVENTION
Saturday, November 4 from 9:00am - 8:00pm at St. Michael, Olympia
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Calling all high school students for this year's Catholic Youth Convention! Learn more
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