Newsletter | January 17, 2023 |
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THIRD 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
"At once" Peter and Andrew left their nets. James and John "immediately" left their boat and their father. What could the call have sounded like? What could it have felt like to hear Jesus' voice calling them? Imagine yourself in the story of the call of the first disciples. There were many traveling preachers at the time of Jesus. What made this one stand out? Was it Jesus' words, "fishers of men," to Anderw and Peter? Was it something in Jesus' tone or about the way he looked? Had they heard of this Jesus?
Lectio divina is a way of praying with Scripture. Read the Gospel twice. On the second time, pay attention to the words that stand out to you. Repeat those words and sit with them. Pray with this particular Scripture and see how you can see more clearly your own call. God is always calling to us, always waiting for us to respond in love. How do you see God calling you?
Please continue to self-screen. Stay home if you are not feeling well and 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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FEAST OF THE SANTO NIÑO (HOLY CHILD) |
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Thank you to all who celebrated the Feast of the Santo Niño with us last Sunday. Special thanks to those who brought their statues/images to be blessed, the children who played the bells during the procession, and for those who brought desserts to share. Viva pit Señor Santo Niño! Hail Lord, Holy Child, Hear our prayers!
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The funeral for Jack White will be on Wednesday, February 1 - 11:00am at St. Brendan in Bothell. Reception will follow.
Heavenly Father, we ask for your mercy and grace for Jack on his journey into eternal life. Please bring him into your loving arms and grant him peace and rest.
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Tax letters are available for pick up in the Narthex now through the end of 11:00am Mass on January 29. Auction letters will be in the same envelope with your Parish donations. All remaining letters will be mailed on January 30. If you note any errors or have questions regarding your letter, please contact Ann V. at avandewark@sjvkirkland.org immediately to remedy any mistakes and get a new letter back to you.
Please help save the church money and post office frustration by picking up your letter. When we have a mass mailing, we end up with about one out of six letters returned by the post office for no obvious reason. We would like to get this to you as we greatly appreciate your financial support of our programs.
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The “In His Majesty’s Service: A Night of Bidding and Bond-ing” Gala Dinner and Auction netted $61,921 for our General Fund use and you all donated an additional $47,150 for the Fund-a-Need which is the Phase II of the “Doors of Heaven.” Thank you for your generous support of our biggest annual fundraiser for our Parish.
If you had fun at the auction or you didn’t and have thoughts on how to make it better or wish you could have attended, please join us on Wednesday, February 8 at 6:00pm in the Social Hall for a brainstorming session for the 2023 Gala Dinner and Auction. No commitment required, please come and share your ideas and enthusiasm.
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NORTHWEST CATHOLIC COLLECTION
January 28-29
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Through NORTHWEST CATHOLIC magazine, NWCatholic.org and social media, the Church is able to enter every home with stories to inspire, teach and help form disciples. For this reason, NORTHWEST CATHOLIC is sent free of charge to every registered Catholic household in Western Washington. Your donation is a great way to share the gift of faith with others. Thank you for your past and continued support of this annual collection.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
This Thursday, January 19 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, bradelund@comcast.net.
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SENIOR DINNER (55+)
This Saturday, January 21 after the 5:00pm Mass
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Hope everyone had a great Christmas celebrating the birth of Jesus. Now it's time for some socializing and getting together for another amazing dinner. Our team has decided on a ham dinner with all the trimming for January. Remember your 4 quarters for our Left, Right, Center dice game. Looking forward to seeing all of you again!
Price: $10 a person (cash only)
Sign up: Stop in or call the parish office by Tuesday, January 17 so we know how much food to prepare.
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RUMMIKUB
Tuesday, January 24 at 7:00pm in the Social Hall
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We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month to 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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YOUNG ADULTS
Saturday, January 29 - 5:00pm Mass Together then Fellowship
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After Mass we'll eat in the Social Hall and play games. RSVP to Maybeth, mterashima@sjvkirkland.org, so there will be enough food.
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FIRST RECONCILIATION/EUCHARIST PREPARATION
Classes begin Friday, February 24 or Saturday, February 25. Learn more
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB
CKCC resumes this weekend!
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YOUTH @ MASS
Sunday 9:00am Mass then Donuts
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YOUTH GROUP
Issues Night for a Safe Environment this Sunday. Middle School meets 4:30-5:30pm. High School meets 5:45-6:45pm. Email mterashima@sjvkirkland.org to get What's Up updates. Learn more
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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SJV PRESCHOOL
Registration for the 2023/24 school year for current families/alumni, and scheduling of tours for new families has begun. Contact aschwientek@sjvkirkland.org
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WEAR YOUR FAITH
Visit the welcome table to get your gear.
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SJV VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
You are the church!
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LENTEN SMALL GROUP REFELCTION GUIDE |
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Lent begins February 22. The archdiocese has created a five-week small group reflection guide, “Reflect and Renew, Encountering Christ this Lent,” which includes Scripture readings, prayer, and reflections. For those of you who were a part of a small faith sharing group before, Lent is a great time to get back together and share the Lenten journey. Or if you've never been part of a small faith sharing group, encourage your friends to join you as you seek to grow in faith this Lent!
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