Newsletter | May 18, 2021 |
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REGISTER FOR WEEKEND MASS |
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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.
PENTECOST SUNDAY
If you need to cancel your registration, please let us know so space can be made available for others who would like to attend Mass.
Please contact us if you have any questions about registering for Mass. Those with limited access to technology can call the parish office to register, 425-823-0787.
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Ushers and seaters have a particularly special role to play at this time, making sure we are socially distanced in the pews to keep everyone safe. Please prayerfully consider volunteering.
If you would like to help usher or seat people at our weekend Masses please contact Greg, gleptich@sjvkirkland.org.
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Starting in June, when at Mass, instead of communion being brought to you in the pew, we will go back to having the congregation walk down the aisles to receive communion. Eucharistic Ministers will sanitize their hands before distributing communion. Please remember to maintain social distance in line. We will continue to receive the Body of Christ in the hand and there will still be no Blood of Christ. |
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
This Thursday at 7:00pm via Zoom
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Thank you to the Filipino Block Rosary Group and the Knights of Columbus for organizing the beautiful Flores de Mayo procession last Sunday!
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 via Zoom. For more information contact Mike Myette, Grand Knight at mmcc426@gmail.com or 206-510-6536.
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St. John Mary Vianney Parish is seeking a Pastoral Assistant for Parish Administration. The successful candidate will be an active member of a Catholic faith community. This person will have a good understanding of accounts receivable/accounts payable and other administrative activities; have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, etc; have experience in church database management, preferably Parish Data Systems; have strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills. This candidate will work closely with the pastor and bookkeeper, and be a resource for other parish staff members. This is a full-time position. Salary DOE and has excellent benefits. Contact: Ana Klepper at sec@sjvkirkland.org or call 425-823-0787 for more information. Closing date: Open until filled.
Please submit resume along with completed application to the parish office to the attention of Ana Klepper.
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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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ROCKY RAILWAY: JESUS POWER PULLS US THROUGH!
Save the Date: June 28th - July 1, 2021
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All aboard for a fun and faith-filled, outdoor, in-person Vacation Bible Camp at St. John Vianney! Kids 5 years old through 5th grade are invited to participate. If you want to be a part of the team that makes this happen, contact Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
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YOUTH GROUP
Sunday, May 23 from 4:30-7:00pm In-Person
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We Tweet, we Like, and we Share - but what are the consequences of our growing dependence on social media? This documentary-drama hybrid reveals how social media is reprogramming civilization with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations. Learn more at TheSocialDilemma.com.
We will have an Outreach/Issues Night for Youth Group. We will show the film from 4:30-6:00 in the Social Hall, then discuss the film from 6:00-7:00. Parents are invited! Please also bring a canned food to help feed our community. Email Maybeth, mterashima@sjvkirkland.org, for more information.
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Donations may be dropped off at St. John Vianney, Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm and Sundays, 9:00am - 1:00pm. For more information, contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org.
Baby wipes are particularly needed. Thank you for your support!
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REFLECTIONS ON CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME
From Laudato Si
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Most of us don’t fully appreciate the enormous impact that doing our laundry has on the environment. Fortunately, there are numerous ways in which we can have clean clothes without significantly damaging the environment. Last week’s column listed a number of these. The following completes our list of ways in which we can reduce the environmental impact of our laundry:
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Buy unscented liquid laundry detergent or dryer sheets instead of the scented varieties. Scented detergents and dryer sheets emit volatile organic compounds, two of which are carcinogenic. (In other words, your clothes contain carcinogenic residue, as does the water used by your washing machine and the air emitted from your dryer vent.)
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If you typically do only full loads and have to buy a new washing machine, get one that holds an extra-large load.
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If your washer has an efficient spin function, rely on it to remove most of the water, which allows you to dry your clothes for less time. The bulk of energy is consumed by the dryer.
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Dry clothes on a clothesline or rack. Clothes dry without consuming energy or running up your electric bill.
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Hang towels to dry after using them rather than washing them after each use; towels only need to be washed approximately once a week.
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Be careful to use the right amount of soap for the load to avoid an extra rinse.
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Although they are more expensive, consider using an eco-friendly laundry detergent, such as Tide Purclean or Seventh Generation Free & Clear.
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When they become available, consider using laundry capsules made from recycled carbon emissions rather than standard detergent. (Lever Brothers has marketed the first detergent of this kind. It is currently available only in China, where an overwhelming majority of the population is very concerned about the effects of climate change.) Standard detergents are in part derived from fossil fuels.
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If you want to completely control the ingredients in your detergent, you can make it yourself. Directions can be found on the Laudato Si Practical Actions page of our website.
In next week’s column, we’ll offer some thoughts on why Pope Francis urges us to say grace before meals as a way to reorient our thinking about ourselves and our relationship to the world around us.
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The first meeting for the Moms Meetup group is next week! This group is especially for moms with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary age children. Hope to see you there! Email Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org, if you have any questions.
First SJV Moms Meetup
Wednesday, May 26
6:00pm
192 Brewing Company
7324 NE 124th Street, Ste. F, Kenmore
Look for a table with balloons!
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MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RETREATS
Men: July 16-18, 2021
Women: July 23-25, 2021
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MEMORIAL DAY MASS
with Archbishop Etienne
May 31 - 8:00am at St. James Cathedral
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Our nation pauses each year to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice of giving their life in the service of our nation. Memorial Day honors those who died while in military service and to reflect on the freedom we enjoy today because of their sacrifice to our nation.
Please join in person (no registration required) or livestream (Vimeo or Facebook) to salute our military heroes who have died in service to our country, and in this year of the pandemic, to also remember those who have lost their lives to Covid-19.
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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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