Newsletter | November 14, 2023 | |
After some abdominal pains, Fr. Vu went to the emergency room Sunday night and was diagnosed with a stomach ulcer. He was admitted to the hospital, and is currently resting and allowing the stomach to heal from the perforation. His plan is to be back for the weekend Masses. He is in good spirit and pain free. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. | |
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | |
JOIN US FOR MASS THIS WEEKEND | |
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Saturday at 5:00pm
Sunday at 9:00am
Sunday at 11:00am
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PRACTICE OF HOPE
Fear is a hallmark of the hopeless. God's love bears fruit in us, and if shared, that love bears fruit in the world. God asks that we accept with hope his promise of his infinite love, and in our joy and gratitude, multiply that love by giving it to others. We need to trust that God has given us what we need to achieve his end - what hope there is in knowing that we cannot fail if we rely on God.
- Dust off a talent you've been neglecting and see what use you may put it.
- Encourage someone who is struggling with doubt by pointing out the many examples of people who achieve great good by their perseverance and faith in their vision and gifts.
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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Over the past several weeks, SJV has been highlighting our renewal for Stewardship of Treasure. Stewardship starts in our parish. It challenges us to share our gifts beyond what we may have done in the past so we can grow, individually and collectively, as God desires. Your pledge sustains the ministries of our parish by providing youth and young adult programs, outreach ministries, mission trips, and many other programs to help people draw closer to Christ regardless of where they are on their faith journey.
Make your pledge online using the button below.
If you have already sent in your response and this letter has crossed in the mail, please accept my sincerest thanks and appreciation for participating this year!
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The Auction grossed around $150,000! More details to come soon! We cannot say enough how grateful we are to everyone who came, purchased items, and volunteered to make the evening so successful!
Congratulations to our raffle winners!
First Prize: Annette Schwientek
Second Prize: Pat Espejo
Third Prize: Cees & Micky Deelstra
Photo Credit: Joe Byrne
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Thank you to everyone who came to honor the deceased Veteran’s at Holyrood Cemetery on Saturday, November 12. It was a blessed day with Mass and an opportunity for children and their parents to spend some time at the cemetery learning about what happens after people have their Funeral Mass, enjoying the great weather, and praying for all the souls buried there. Thank you! | |
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS BASKETS | |
THE FOOD DRIVE IS UNDERWAY | |
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The SJV St. Vincent de Paul society will be assembling and distributing food baskets again this year for families in great need. Last year we helped 77 families, distributing over 245 boxes of food! Of course, we would not be able to do this without your help. Over the next several months, we will be collecting non-perishable food items. When you do your own shopping, please consider purchasing some of the items on the food drive schedule for our pantry. Checks (payable to SJV St. Vincent de Paul) or cash donations are always welcome and may be dropped off in the parish office. Thank you for making stewardship a way of life.
Nov 18-19: Mayonnaise, Cooking Oil, Canned Fruit, TP, Paper Towels, Kleenex, Breakfast Cereals, Canned Soup, Canned Stew, Spam, Baked Beans, Rice & Rice Products, 4LB Sugar, Cake Mix, Frosting, Cake Mix, Frosting
Nov 25-26 Peanut Butter, Jelly, Mayonnaise, Canned Fruit, Breakfast Cereals, Tuna Fish, Canned Salmon, Chili, Brownie Mixes, Canned Soups, 5LB Flour, Pasta, TP, Paper Towels, Kleenex, Baked Beans, Cake Mix, Frosting
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HIGH SCHOOL ESPERANZA MISSION TREK CHRISTMAS TREES
Tree Lot Opens Friday, November 24
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Mark your calendars and stop by to find your Christmas tree and wreath. All proceeds go to support our High School Mission Trek to Tijuana in June. | |
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"WARMTH IN LOVE" BUSKING
Sunday, December 3 at 3:00pm
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Take a break from the everyday hassles of life and come to the SJV busking. What is busking? Entertainment in a public place. In this case, SJV! Singers and musicians will share their talents with us, so save the date and enjoy this memorable event as a gift to you. | |
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Pictured Above: The Magi present their gifts in a 4th-century sarcophagus inscription, now in the Vatican Museums.
The image is separated from us by more than 1,600 years, but it is still instantly recognizable: three travelers, cloaks blowing in the wind, stride towards the seated figure of a mother with a child in her arms. This carving from a 4th-century Roman sarcophagus is one of the earliest depictions of the story of the Magi, which is recounted in Matthew's Gospel. Wise men from far away see a star in the sky, and travel all the way to Bethlehem to worship a newborn king. They present him with symbolic offerings of gold, frankincense, and myrrh-gifts that suggest kingship, divinity, and sacrifice. Then they return home "by another way" (Mt 2:12), changed by their encounter with the child of Bethlehem.
The Magi come into their own at Christmas, of course. They are featured in our carols and nativity sets, on ornaments and Christmas cards. But we would do well to remember the Magi, those first gift-givers, every time we gather to celebrate the Eucharist, because their journey to Christ is echoed in the presentation of the gifts at every Mass.
In the earliest accounts of the liturgy, the presentation of gifts stands out as an important part of the Mass. A description of a papal Mass in Rome from the year 700 describes the whole assembly coming forward to the altar with gifts of various kinds. The deacons were on hand to receive and sort the gifts. Everyone, from choristers to the Pope himself, brought an offering. People brought bread prepared at home and wine from their own tables. They brought gifts of money. Sometimes they brought oil, cheese, olives, milk, honey, and other goods as well!
Obviously, much more bread and wine would be presented than could be used at a single Eucharist. Some of the gifts made their way to the altar; others served the needs of the clergy. The largest portion, however, was distributed among the poor.
With time, this ritual action-which must have been lengthy and quite complex-faded from use. The bread and wine were simply brought from the side table by the altar servers, or even placed on the altar before Mass began. People still made offerings of money; but the intimate link with the celebration of the Eucharist was lost.
With the renewal of the liturgy following the Second Vatican Council, this important moment for the participation of the faithful was restored and expanded. "Even though the faithful no longer bring from their own possessions the bread and wine intended for the liturgy as was once the case, nevertheless the rite of carrying up the offerings still keeps its spiritual efficacy and significance" (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 73). Whether we come forward with our gifts, or place them in a basket passed through the pews, the meaning is the same. We offer something back from all God has given to us.
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SCHEDULE CHANGES
Begins This Thursday, November 9 at 7:00pm via Zoom
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This week, November 15-17 - there will be No Adoration & Mass. Please join us for Word & Communion Services at 9:00am in the chapel.
Thursday, November 23 - Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am. The church will close afterward.
Friday, November 24 - the church will be closed.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
This Thursday, November 16 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 For more information contact the Grand Knight, Brad Lund. | |
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YOUTH MIGRANT PROJECT
This Saturday, November 18
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Our Thanksgiving Daytrip to the Tri-Parish Food Bank for middle and high-schoolers is this Saturday! We will meet at 7:45am in the SJV parking lot and return by 5:00pm. Please bring diapers to donate to the food bank. Please contact Susan by November 15 to join us. | |
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CONFIRMATION PREP MINI RETREAT
This Saturday, November 18 from 2:30-8:00pm
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Remember the mini retreat is required. Bring your completed Saint Worksheet. | |
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SENIOR DINNER
This Saturday, November 18 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 dinner this Saturday, November 18. After dinner we play the Left Right Center dice game, so bring four quarters. For $10, come join us for food and fun. Pay with cash in the parish office during the week, or at the door when you come on Saturday. We look forward to seeing you! Friends are welcome! | |
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THANKSGIVING MASS
Thursday, November 23 at 10:00am
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Start Thanksgiving Day with Mass in gratitude and love for God’s abundant mercies and blessings. You can bring bread or wine that will be served with your Thanksgiving Feast for Fr. Vu to bless. You can also bring non-perishable food donations for St. Vincent de Paul to be blessed by Fr. Vu. There will be pumpkin pie and coffee in the social hall after Mass. The church will close afterward through the day after Thanksgiving. | |
This information was presented in past newsletters. | |
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CKCC BLESSING BAGS FOR THE HOMELESS
If you would like to donate personal care items for the blessing bags, please place them in the picnic basket near the upstairs restrooms.
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CHRISTMAS FLOWER OFFERING
Offerings of Christmas flowers to honor/memorialize a loved one can be made using the envelope in your monthly pack or by sending a check to the office marked “Christmas Flower Offering,” including the names of those you’d like to honor/memorialize.
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BRIDGE MINISTRY CHRISTMAS PARTY
Saturday, December 2 from 12:00-2:00pm. Contact Susan to help prep, serve, clean up, or host a table to assist our guests. Learn more
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WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP
Tuesday, December 5 at 7:00pm in the Parish Office
Learn more
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
Interested in the Sacraments of Initiation into the Catholic Church for Adults? Learn more
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB
For 3-year-olds through 5th grade. New members and volunteers are welcome any time. Learn more
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YOUTH GROUP
Middle School and High School youth are always invited.
Learn more
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SJV VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
How can you best use your gifts?
Learn more
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14th ANNUAL HOLY FAMILY THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY MEAL
This Friday, November 3 at 7:00pm - Holy Family, Kirkland
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