Newsletter | August 9, 2022 |
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TWENTIETH 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 FAITH
When people do God's will, other people sometimes react angrily or even violently. Jeremiah was thrown down a well. Jesus was crucified. Some of Jesus' followers suffered scorn and rejection by family members. Are there ways in which family members and/or friends make it hard for you to follow Christ? What must you do to bravely but lovingly hold fast to your faith?
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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THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
August 15
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In the United States and other countries, the bishops have received permission from the Vatican to abrogate (temporarily waive) the requirement for Catholics to attend Mass on certain Holy Days of Obligation when those Holy Days fall on either Saturday or Monday. This can create confusion about whether certain feasts are, in fact, Holy Days of Obligation. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary s one such Holy Day. It is a Holy Day of Obligation, however, when it falls on a Saturday or a Monday, the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated. This year, the Feast of the Assumption falls on Monday. Catholics in the United States are not required to attend Mass but Fr. Vu will celebrate Mass at 9:00am because it is a special day.
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Praise and thanks be to God for a beautiful and uplifting Marian Concert. Thanks to our talented musicians, and readers. It was wonderful and special to celebrate St. John Vianney this year and host the Marian concert. Happy Feast! |
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WELCOME OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED |
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Elias Maroon, child of Ziad & Rana
Lord, surround these children with goodness, and lead them in your light each day.
Infant Baptisms are celebrated on the first Sunday of each month, except during Lent. Our next one is Sunday, August 7 at 12:00 noon. To register for your child please get a Baptism packet from the parish office. Contact Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org, to reserve your spot.
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KIDS PAINT AND SODA POP
Monday, August 15 from 10:00am - 12:00pm in the Social Hall
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Kids and youth ages 6 and up, honor the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary by making a painting of Mother Mary. Our Art Docent, Christina Bernal will be here to lead our young artists in painting an acrylic artwork of our Blessed Mother Mary on her Special Feast Day! Space is limited to 24 artists, hope you can make it!
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We have a couple major projects happening this summer:
- The parking lot paving, repair, curb cutting, sealing and painting project is now complete. This was a much needed major project and the cost was around $100,000. The amount of replacement asphalt done should last us for upwards of 20-25 years before any major repair work is needed. We should not need sealing and striping for about 10 years. We now have pathways cut through the curbs with crosswalks into both the north and south gravel lots for safer access for pedestrians. Extra striping in the area of the drive around the main walking entrance has been added for extra caution reminders to drivers. Two new Handicap Stalls were identified by the back doors. Several improvements were made to facilitate better draining and water management. Almost all the standard parking spaces are now 9’ wide as opposed to the previous spacing that was 6.5 – 7’ wide on average. Remember - Extra proceeds from ACA giving are dedicated to this project!
- Father Vu’s “Doors of Heaven” has Archdiocesan approval to proceed and the materials have been ordered. The project is scheduled to start around the first of September and will take at least of couple of weeks.
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The Mother Mary statue project is nearing completion. The little courtyard will be made by Bill Lamb, and the Judy Smith memorial bench should be in place by the middle of August. A special thanks to Leoni Radford for all her work in cleaning up and reorganizing the area for our Mother Mary!
- The Rectory has a new chimney now so we don’t have to worry about it falling on Fr. Vu anymore.
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The Rectory now has a new cedar fence and the entire project was done by volunteers who worked diligently to take down the old and rebuild the new in record time. It is almost 300’ of fence! Thanks to the two teams made up by: Joe & Carter Loutsis, Kaia, Liam and Avi Lefohn, Fred Cuanzon, Manny Baluyot, Jim Dowling, Paul and Deb Lichon, Steve Zeller, Tony Zimmerman, Greg Nolan, Greg Seiler, Stan Madayag, Mike & Amanda McAuliff, Brad Lund and our beloved Fr Vu. And a great big THANK YOU to Kathy Estey for financing the entire project. You guys are awesome!
- The grounds are looking great thanks in great part to all the volunteers we have! A great big thank you to our fabulous Facilities Committee and their dedication, and Tony’s Adopt-a-Bed team!
- The Master Gardeners are doing so much with that little plot of grass in the north gravel parking area. So far, they have donated almost 20 pounds of produce to a local Food Bank! Great to partner with them as they do so many good things. Go by and check it out.
We can always use help around here, especially with gardening, spreading bark and other odd projects. If you have a particular skill, or just like puttering in particular areas, please let Greg know, gleptich@sjvkirkland.org, or leave your contact information at the front desk.
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
Coming in September
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What Happens at Mass?
Does the Mass seem to you to be pure ritual? Do you want to understand the meaning behind the ritual? Do you want to experience the fulness of our Lord's presence in the Mass? In this class, we seek to uncover the meaning behind the ritual so that we can more fully appreciate the mass and in the process grow in our love for our Lord and Savior.
The class will meet remotely via Zoom every Monday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 PM starting on September 12, 2022. If you are interested in joining the class, sign up on the welcome table or call the parish office at 425-823-0787. The text for the class is Fr. Jeremy Driscoll's What Happens at Mass. Please indicate whether you would like us to order a copy when signing up; the cost of the book is $15.00.
The Teaching of Vatican II through the Council’s Documents
More than half a century after the Second Vatican Council, Catholics still debate its meaning and significance. Often, however, our opinions about the council are formed in isolation from the work and the teaching of the Council itself. In this class, we will examine Vatican II through the lens of the major documents produced by the council.
The class will meet remotely every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 PM starting on September 15, 2022. If you are interested in joining the class, sign up on the welcome table or call the parish office at 425-823-0787. The text for the class is Keys to the Council: Unlocking the Teaching of Vatican II, by Richard R. Gaillardetz and Catherine E. Clifford. Please indicate whether you would like us to order a copy when signing up; the cost of the book is $16.00.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, September 14 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 join our Social Justice Committee. We will be meeting the second Wednesday of each month, beginning September 14. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, for more information and the meeting link.
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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 this Monday, 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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LAZARUS CENTER LUNCH MAKING
This Wednesday, August 10 at 10:00am in the Social Hall
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Please join us after weekday Adoration & Mass! 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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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. Please sign up in the narthex to chair or help with a cultural booth.
Cultural group meetings to plan your booth will take place this Sunday, August 21 at 10:00am, between the Masses in the social hall. If you still haven't signed up, just show up this Sunday, so you can find out more. Hope to see you then!
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SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Drop off donations through Wednesday, 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 remembrance for Jerry Baldwin will be on Thursday, August 18 at 11:00am. We humbly entrust him into your hands.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Thursday, August 18 at 7:00pm
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Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to males 18 years of age or older who are practicing Catholics. Meetings are every third Thursday of the month at 7:00pm now in-person! For more information contact the Grand Knight, Brad Lund, bradelund@comcast.net. |
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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 Monday, 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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RUMMIKUB
Tuesday, August 23 at 7:00pm in the Social Hall
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We meet every fourth Tuesday of the month. We 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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In "Diamonds Are Forever" Bond is harassed by a pair of camp assassins called Wint and Kidd. How do they die?
Answer: Kidd is set ablaze and Wint is blown up. They meet their ends in the middle of the Atlantic. Mr Kidd is attacking Bond with some flaming skewers and Bond throws a bottle of Brandy over him. Meanwhile, Mr Wint has a bomb with which he intended to kill Bond, he ends up with the bomb attached to his coat tails and it explodes as Bond pitches him off the side of the ship.
New Question: In theme with our Auction, the next several questions will be from the movie “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.” At the start of the movie, Q was showing M some new gadgets. What did he say was radio-active?
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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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WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP
The September book is The Mammy by Brendan O'Carroll
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SJV 50TH ANNIVERSARY STORY-LINE
Some fun pictures have been added. Be sure to add yours!
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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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WORD & COMMUNION SERVICES
Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:00am in the Chapel
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CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Break open the Word of God with Children on Sundays.
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We are continually grateful for the generosity of people across the Archdiocese of Seattle who supported the Called to Serve As Christ Campaign. Over 23,000 families from every parish in the diocese contributed more than $ 65,500,000 in gifts and pledges. To date we have already received $53,600,000 in cash and have dispersed it all.
These gifts have made a tremendous impact on the Priest Pension fund, the Retired Priest Medical fund and for the Women Religious in the archdiocese.
Additionally, your ongoing gifts benefit the parishes across Western Washington, which have received 15% of all your gifts, and have seen the Priest Pension cost for each parish reduced by almost half.
“Your generosity to the entire Called to Serve As Christ Campaign of which the sisters received 24% has been such that we have been able to have the necessary funds to continue caring for our elder sisters in assisted and skilled nursing communities. These sisters are the ones who taught your parents and maybe, even you. Often times, they used convent resources to be sure the students had what they needed. Now you have helped them.” - Sister Sharon Casey, OP
For those who have completed their pledge and for those who are still providing gifts to the campaign, your faithful generosity is greatly admired and appreciated.
For any questions on the campaign, please contact the Archdiocesan Development Office at 206-903-4620 or campaign@seattlearch.org.
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