Newsletter | March 7, 2023 |
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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
The Gospels proclaim the powerful response people had to encountering Jesus during his public ministry. The woman at the well experiences the person of Jesus and believes. Have you ever had such a profound moment of transformation? Imagine yourself at Jacob's well. What does Jesus say to you? How do you respond?
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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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME STARTS
Sunday, March 12 at 2:00am
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Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour. |
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WE'RE GONNA MISS YOU WHEN YOU'RE GONE |
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With excitement for her and sadness for us, we announce the retirement of Margaret Graham as music director at the end of May.
Margaret has blessed us with her beautiful voice and well thought out music that brings life to our worship at every liturgy. She has built up a strong choir and band, encouraged youth to sing, and helped carry us through COVID with concerts and prayerful songs. We will miss your auction songs and fun, encouraging spirit. We wish you a peaceful retirement, enjoying time in Chelan with your husband, and more time with your granddaughters. While you're still here we'll cherish every note!
Stay tuned for details about Margaret's retirement celebration in May.
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The Funeral Mass for Purita Cabanayan will be on Thursday, March 9 at 11:00am. Reception to follow in the Social Hall. There will be no 9:00am weekday Adoration & Mass this day.
The Funeral Mass for Darleene Brown will be on Saturday, March 11 at 10:00am. Reception to follow in the Social Hall.
- If you can bring a salad or dessert for the reception of Darleene Brown, please contact the parish office.
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A big thank you to those who helped with the reception for Cathy MacDonald's funeral - Emmett & Laurie Sullivan, and Connie Lambert. We are very grateful for the salads brought in by Brenda Brigham, Jane Stapleton, Moonja Lum, Rose Frandanisa, and Julie Mai. You bring light to families going through a very difficult time. God bless you!
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Our trekkers spent the past weekend growing in faith and friendship on retreat. They kicked off the weekend hosting Stations of the Cross and Soup Supper for SJV, then left for Whidbey Island the next morning to stay in a cabin overnight. Despite the cold and rain, they had a blast. Thanks for all your prayers and support for them! |
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NO WEEKDAY ADORATION & MASS
This Thursday, March 9 at 9:00am
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Please join us for the Funeral Mass of Purita Cabanayan at 11:00am. |
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LITURGICAL MINISTERS RETREAT
Saturday, March 18 at 9:00am
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Parishioners who serve in liturgical ministries are invited to reflect on the mysteries of the liturgy and the role each plays through their particular type of service. We are so grateful for your service and would like to bless you with a morning of spiritual nourishment for all you do to support the gathered faithful in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Please RSVP by Thursday, March 16 to Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
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LENT - HOLY WEEK - EASTER SCHEDULE |
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Lenten Small Group Reflection
Tuesdays during Lent at 3:00pm in Room 8
or Wednesdays during Lent at 10:00am in Room 8
- All are welcome. Just show up!
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Or start your own small group. Reflection guides are available here.
Stations of the Cross & Soup Suppers
Every Friday* during Lent at 6:00pm
- Donations to Soup Suppers support Rice Bowl
Good Friday*† at 3:00pm followed by Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Chaplet (No Soup Supper)
Liturgical Ministers Retreat
Saturday, March 18th at 9:00am
Family Movie Night
Saturday, March 25th after the 5:00pm Mass in the Social Hall
- This Youth led event supports Rice Bowl via your donations. Popcorn, movie snacks, drinks and more provided. Watch Disney's Encanto with purpose and help change lives!
Communal Reconciliation Service
Wednesday, March 29th at 7:00pm
Palm Sunday Masses
Saturday, April 1st at 5:00pm
Sunday, April 2nd at 9:00am & 11:00am
Holy Thursday Mass
Thursday, April 6th at 7:00pm (No weekday morning Adoration & Mass)
Good Friday*† Mass
Friday, April 7th at 7:00pm (No weekday morning Adoration & Mass)
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass
Saturday, April 8th at 8:00pm (No 3:30pm Reconciliation and No 5:00pm Mass)
Easter Sunday Masses followed by Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 9th at 9:00am & 11:00am
*Every person 14 years or older must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all the Fridays of Lent.
†Every person between the age of 18 and 59 must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS & SOUP SUPPERS
Fridays during Lent at 6:00pm
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Please join us every Friday of Lent for the Stations of the Cross in the church, to commemorate Jesus’ journey to Calvary. Afterwards, come into the social hall for a simple Soup Supper and a chance to connect with other parishioners. Take out containers will also be available. Soup Supper monetary donations will go to Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl to support programs that prevent hunger and poverty around the world.
Our hosts for this year’s remaining Soup Suppers are:
- March 10th - Preschool
- St. Patrick's Day*, March 17th - Knights of Columbus
- March 24th - Senior Group
- March 31st - Catholic Kids’ Catechism Club
- April 7th at 3:00pm - Stations of the Cross then Divine Mercy Chaplet, no Soup Supper
Bring crackers or bread for your family. The hosts for the evening will bring soup. You are welcome to bring a large pot of meatless soup to share as well.
*Catholics in the Archdiocese of Seattle who celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, you won't need to take a pass on corned beef and cabbage this year even though the 2023 feast day falls on a Friday during Lent. Archbishop Etienne has granted Catholics in the Archdiocese a dispensation from abstinence from eating meat on March 17. In lieu of abstaining from meat on St. Patrick’s Day, Archbishop Etienne encourages those members of the faithful of the Archdiocese to engage in some additional act of prayer, service to the poor, or almsgiving.
You are also invited to pray the Stations of the Cross on your own, either in the church during open hours or using our outdoor stations on the front lawn during daylight hours. Stations of the Cross Worship Aids are available here.
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CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES RICE BOWL
February 22 - April 7
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Join our faith community—and nearly 13,000 Catholic communities across the United States— in a transformative Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl in the narthex. During the 40 days of Lent, we will reflect on the impact of global hunger and climate change on vulnerable communities around the word, and we will pray, fast and give alms to help our sisters and brothers in need. Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.
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POPCORN WITH A PURPOSE
Now until Thursday, March 9 at 9:00am
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Support our High School Mission Trekkers through their Double Good Online Popcorn Sales! 50% of all proceeds go directly to our High School Trek. All popcorn will be shipped directly to your home. Please go to https://s.dgpopup.com/pnts1975. Order now - This Popup store will close Thursday promptly at 9:00am.
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WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP
Tonight - Tuesday, March 7 at 7:00pm
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The first Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm our Women’s Book Group gathers with wine and chocolate to discuss a book that has been chosen by the group. Join any time! You do not need to read the book to come to book group. The March book is The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown. The April book is Jesus Today: A Spirituality of Radical Freedom by Albert Nolan.
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE LOST SOMEONE TOO SOON
Tonight - Tuesday, March 7 at 7:00pm in Room 8
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If you are grieving the loss of a child, we invite you to join us the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. For our meeting this evening we will be in the church for a Stations of the Cross for Grieving Parents. Please contact Dana, 206-371-0803, for more information.
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AUCTION PLANNING
Tomorrow - Wednesday, March 8 at 6:00pm in the Social Hall
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Everyone is invited to attend another auction brainstorming session. We will be discussing the results of the auction theme survey and picking a theme. We will also be brainstorming how to procure donations from businesses and talk about caterers as our Iron Chef team is on hiatus for now. Last meeting was a fun evening and there may even be a chance at a prize just for attending. See you there! |
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SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Tomorrow - Wednesday, March 8 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 meet the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm via Zoom. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, for the meeting link.
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FIRST RECONCILIATION/EUCHARIST PREPARATION
This Friday, March 10 at 7:00am
OR this Saturday, March 11 at 10:00am
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We have completed our first session. If you were out of town or missed our first session, there is still time to sign up your child. You child must be at or about 7 years old and have been baptized Catholic. Contact Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org to set up a makeup lesson to get you started.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Thursday, March 16 at 7:00am
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Membership 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+)
Saturday, March 18 after the 5:00pm Mass
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Our next dinner will be pork loin and baked potatoes. Remember your 4 quarters for the Left, Right, Center dice game. Jeanne Solomon was last month’s big winner. We are looking forward to seeing you all again. Price is $10/person (cash only please). Contact the parish office to sign up by Tuesday, March 14 so we know how much food to prepare.
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CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION
March 18-19
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The Catholic Relief Services Collection supports Catholic Church organizations that carry out international relief and solidarity efforts. Programs include relief and resettlement for victims of persecution, war, and natural disasters; development projects to improve living conditions for the poor; legal and support services for poor immigrants; peace and reconciliation work for people suffering from violence; and advocacy on behalf of the powerless. |
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PARISH LIBRARY
To see pictures from our parish history, visit our library at the bottom of the stairs. You will also find a variety of religious resources for all ages.
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CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
Saturday, March 18 from 2:20-4:45pm then Mass together.
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB
CKCC Microloan Businesses to raise money for Rice Bowl are coming soon! We appreciate your support! Learn more about CKCC.
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YOUTH @ MASS
Join other youth after the Sunday 9:00am Mass for donuts in the Social Hall.
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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50+ ANNIVERSARY WEDDING PHOTOS
Please stop by the office during the week, or the Welcome Table after the weekend Masses to pick up your wedding photo.
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ADULT MISSION TREK TO TIJUANA
May 20-27, journey to Tijuana to build houses with our brothers and sisters across the border. Contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, for more information.
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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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