Newsletter | August 23, 2022 |
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TWENTY-FIRST 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
When we try to win the esteem of others, we often conform ourselves to cultural values instead of welcoming God's love and the way of life that flows from that love. Spend some time gazing at a crucifix. How does Jesus' crucifixion contradict what our society tells us is important?
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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WELCOME OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED |
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With Godparents Santhosh & Mariamma, Jacob Agustine, child of Joseph & Amritha was baptized by Fr. Vu. Lord, surround this child with goodness, and lead him in your light each day.
Infant Baptisms are celebrated on the first Sunday of each month, except during Lent. Our next one is Sunday, September 4 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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Thank you very much for your generous support of the school supply drive, benefitting children in our local community and in support of Eastside Baby Corner. |
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PARISH PICNIC
Sunday, September 11 from 12:00 - 3:00pm
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Thank you to all who met in the social hall last Sunday to brainstorm for the Celebration of Cultures. You're enthusiasm to share your cultures is exciting. We cannot wait to taste the food you share, see your performances, and learn more about your cultures!
If you missed the meeting and would like to take part in sharing your culture, please contact the parish office.
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WORKSHOPS FOR BUILDING UNDERSTANDING IN POLARIZED TIMES
Presented by SJV together with the Eastside Outreach Group
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Bridging the Divide: How to Talk Across the Political Divide
Join us to better understand and have respectful conversation with those with whom we may not agree. This will be an in-person event hosted by Braver Angels on Saturday, September 10 from 10:00am - 1:00pm in the Holy Family Social Hall, Kirkland. To sign up go to https://rb.gy/2ak7dy
Forming a Conscience for Faithful Citizenship
Join us on Thursday, October 13, via Zoom. Mario Villanueva, Director of the Washington State Conference of Catholic Bishops, to learn how Catholic Social Justice Teaching relates to politics as we discuss the USCCB's booklet, Forming a Conscience for Faithful Citizenship. For a copy of the book or to sign up for the zoom link, contact, Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org
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RUMMIKUB
Tonight, 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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WORD & COMMUNION SERVICES
Wednesday, August 24 - Friday, August 26 at 9:00am
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Fr. Vu will be away August 22-26. There will be no weekday Adoration & Mass. Please join us for Word and Communion Services all week in the chapel. There will be no livestream. |
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LAZARUS CENTER LUNCH MAKING
This Wednesday, August 24 at 10:00am in the Social Hall
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Please join us after Word & Communion! 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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The Funeral Mass for parishioner Tom Barker will be this Saturday, August 27 at 10:00am. May he find peace in God’s light.
If you are able to provide a salad or dessert for the reception, please contact Ann in the parish office or email avandewark@sjvkirkland.org.
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BLESSING OF BACKPACKS
Sunday, August 28 during the 11:00am Mass
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Kids, bring your backpacks to church and Fr. Vu will bless them and you as you start a new school year! |
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LABOR DAY
Monday, September 5
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We will be closed in observance. Have a safe and fun holiday!
Lord on this Labor Day, we thank You for the blessing of work. We ask for strength to complete each day. We ask for rest when we are weary. We ask Your guidance for everyone seeking employment, and we ask that You be with those whose faces we might never see but who work tirelessly each day for the good of us all. Amen.
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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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ADULT SPANISH CLASSES
Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:30am, starting September 13
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Beginning Spanish Classes will be offered weekly in room #8 downstairs. You will learn the most useful Spanish vocabulary needed to travel with fun activities to help make learning enjoyable. No fee for the class, simply purchase the book: Spanish is Fun- Lively Lessons for Beginners, by Heywood Wald and Lori Langer de Ramirez. Email lstanger@sjvkirkland.org or sign up at the welcome table to join the class.
About the Instructor:
Aida Cardenas is a parishioner and has been a teacher most of her life. She worked in Colombia for 20 years teaching art to elementary school kids and teens. When she moved to the United States she worked for 20 years teaching continued education classes at Bellevue College, and worked as a Spanish teacher for before and after-school programs. She is very excited to share the Spanish language with all those interested.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEETING
Second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm via Zoom
starting September 14
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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. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, for more information and the meeting link.
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Mark your calendars for our next hike at the Redmond Watershed Preserve. Parking is at the Watershed Preserve Main Entrance off NE Novelty Road. Contact Susan to carpool from SJV or to sign up to join us: sweaver@sjvkirkland.org. |
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THE FEAST OF ST. HILDEGARD OF BINGEN
DAY OF REFLECTION
Saturday, September 17 from 10:00am through 5:00pm Mass
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Celebrate the Feast Day of St. Hildegard of Bingen! Everyone is welcome! The Day of Reflection will be led by Patricia Wuertzer, parishioner and retreat facilitator. A fee of $40.00 per person includes lunch and snacks inspired by the recipes of St. Hildegard! Sign up at the welcome table or email Laura Stanger at Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
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Still in the film, “On Her Majesty’s Service“ What did Bond grab from the beach that belonged to the girl who was about to commit suicide?”
Answer: Shoes. This is the first scene with the, then, new James Bond, George Lazenby.
New Question: In “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” what word was reflecting in the pool at night?
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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
Some fun pictures have been added. Be sure to add yours!
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SJV VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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AFGHAN REFUGEE FAMILY ON FINN HILL
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AMAZONSMILE
Support our church while you shop.
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Donate or volunteer to help our neighbors in need.
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BLOOD DONORS NEEDED TO KICK-OFF THE FALL SEASON |
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The kids will be returning to school, the sun is setting a littler earlier, and before you know it, pumpkin spice will be the popular flavor again! The need for blood donors continues, no matter the season. Please book a donation appointment, and join us for another lifesaving blood drive.
Holy Family Parish-Kirkland Pop Up Blood Drive
7045-120th Ave NE Kirkland, 98033
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
“Thank you so much for your generous donation. I'm a cancer patient with anemia and your blood donation is helping me have the energy to continue cancer treatment and also to spend time with my family, including my six month old son. Thank you again for your generosity!”
Need a different option? Find a Donation Location and book your lifesaving appointment! Photo ID and masks are still required at all Bloodworks sites and no guests under the age of 16 are permitted. There is no deferral from donating if you recently received a COVID vaccine. For more information, please visit bloodworksnw.org/about/news/coronavirus
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