Good and Gentle God, we pray in gratitude for our mothers and for all the women who have joined with you in the wonder of bringing forth new life. You who became human through a woman, grant to all mothers the courage they need to face the uncertain future that life with children always brings.
Give them the strength to live and to be loved in return, not perfectly, but humanly. Give them the faithful support of husband, family and friends as they care for the physical and spiritual growth of their children. Give them joy and delight in their children to sustain them through the trials of motherhood. Most of all, give them the wisdom to turn to you for help when they need it most. Amen.
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NEW WAY TO REGISTER FOR WEEKEND MASS |
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With social distancing, we can safely accommodate about 75 households in the church. For this reason, we ask that you continue to register to attend weekend Mass in advance.
Please register for weekend Mass each week you would like to attend. Registration links for the coming weekend will be available here in the weekly newsletter, or on our church website's homepage every Tuesday afternoon.
To register, click on the Mass you would like to register for below. This will bring you to a registration form. Enter the necessary information, click on the "Register" button at the bottom of the page, and you are all set! A confirmation email will be sent to you. If you don't see the confirmation email in your Inbox, please check your Junk/Spam folder.
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
If you need to cancel your registration, please let us know as soon as possible so space can be made available for others who would like to attend Mass.
Please contact us if you have any questions about our new way of registering for Mass. Those with limited access to technology can call the parish office to register, 425-823-0787.
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If you would like to help usher or seat people at our weekend Masses please contact Greg, gleptich@sjvkirkland.org.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED! |
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We pray for Oliver Felix Thomson who was baptized at St. John Vianney by Fr. Vu last Sunday, May 2nd. Lord, let faith take root and grow in his life.
Infant Baptism is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. If you would like to have your child baptized, please contact Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org, to get the online class materials and register for the Baptism session.
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WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP
Tonight, May 4 at 7:00pm
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The first Tuesday of each month our Women’s Book Group gathers at church for wine and chocolate, and great conversation. Join us! You do not need to read the book to come to the book group.
May Book: “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett
June Book: "A Living Gospel” by Robert Ellsberg
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The Annual Catholic Appeal is a combined effort of 168 parishes to support a vibrant Catholic community and to carry out the mission of the Church. The ACA funds Catholic social ministries, programs for youth and young adults, Catholic schools, faith programs and administrative support for parishes such as liturgy guidance, human resources, and much more. Support your Catholic community in Western Washington. |
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KIDS FAITH FORMATION
Sundays at 10:15am
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Kids are invited to join Zoom Children's Liturgy of the Word. Monthly faith formation packets are also available. Email Laura, LStanger@sjvkirkland.org, for more information.
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ROCKY RAILWAY: JESUS POWER PULLS US THROUGH!
Save the Date: June 28th - July 1, 2021
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All aboard! Outdoor Vacation Bible Camp at St. John Vianney! Kids 5 years old through 5th grade are invited to participate. Registration forms will be available soon! We are working with the Archdiocese to approve safety plans for this fun and faith-filled in-person camp. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for more information to come! If you want to be a part of the team that makes this happen, contact Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org. |
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No meeting on Sunday, May 9. Happy Mother's Day! |
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REFLECTIONS ON CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME
From Laudato Si
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Laudato Si, the title of Pope Francis’ encyclical, means “Praise be to you” in Italian. It is taken from St. Francis’ Canticle of the Creatures, which includes the following:
Praised be You, my Lord, with all Your creatures,
especially Sir Brother Sun…
And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendor,
and bears a likeness to You, Most High One.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the Stars in heaven.
You formed them clear and precious and beautiful.
In calling the various parts of God’s creation his brother or sister, St. Francis calls us to reevaluate our relationship to the world around us as well as to each other. In noting that the sun bears a likeness to God, St. Francis reminds us that the entirety of God’s creation, and not only humankind, bears some form of the divine image. As creatures, we live in a world with other creatures created by God; our relationship is one of interdependence, not of superordination. The dominion given to humankind (Genesis 1:26,28) is not a right of ownership, but a responsibility to keep God’s creation (Genesis 2:15). We are not only our brother’s keeper, as Genesis 4:8-12 reminds us, but the steward of God’s creation. We are intimately connected not only to God, but also to each other, to all living things, and to God’s entire creation. Yet today, we’ve lost that lost that sense of connection and instead see ourselves as rulers over God’s creation, able to do with it what we please. The result is that we as a people are profoundly divided from one another, and that our common home -- the home that sustains life for all -- is dying. Pope Francis calls on us to reflect on St. Francis’ Canticle of the Creatures as part of redefining our relationship to God’s creation so that we can become effective defenders of a beleaguered humanity and our endangered mother earth.
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MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RETREATS
Men: July 16-18, 2021
Women: July 23-25, 2021
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PRIVATE PRAYER IN THE CHAPEL
Monday-Friday from 8:30am-3:30pm
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION & MASS
Wednesday-Friday at 8:45am
No registration necessary. Please do the Self Health Assessment before coming, and sign in at the table in the narthex when you arrive.
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LIVE STREAM MASSES
Saturday Vigil at 5:00pm
Wednesday-Friday at 9:00am
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