Newsletter | June 15, 2021 |
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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 are available here in the weekly newsletter, or on the sjvkirkland.org 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.
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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God our Father, you govern and protect your people and shepherd them with a father’s love. You placed a father in a family as a sign of your love, care, and constant protection. Give your wisdom to fathers that they may encourage and guide their children. Guide every father with the Spirit of your love that they may grow in holiness and draw their family ever closer to you. Amen. |
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This past school year has had its share of challenges as well as many blessings. Running a preschool during a pandemic was a test of teamwork, flexibility, patience, love and understanding. With all safety measures in place we opened our doors to 50% of our registered families on September 21, 2020.
Even though we canceled all our field trips, we had a wonderful time learning and having fun, and the teachers were able to get back to the basics of teaching without any time restraints due to visitors, field trips, and extracurricular activities.
We were thrilled that more families felt comfortable to send their kids to preschool in January. Our first in-person parent event was our beautiful Mother’s Day Tea. The moms were so excited to finally come inside to be celebrated.
To keep with tradition we ended our school year with an all-school year-end picnic and a small graduation ceremony for each class. We hired Animal Encounter’s Mobile Petting Zoo and Sarah Whalen to create balloon animals for the kid’s entertainment. This event was attended by 100% of our very grateful families.
We were able to provide a safe, in-person learning environment where kids could be kids - playing, laughing, learning and leaving uncertainty at the door. Thanks to the dedication and determination of the teachers and assistants, we made this school year as fun and exciting as any other year. The SJV Preschool staff was blessed with the trust, love, and understanding of the parents, the daily smiles and even hugs, and the feeling of an accomplishment well worth the effort. We are looking forward to a full house in September!
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Thursday, June 17 at 7:00pm via Zoom
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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 via Zoom. For more information contact Mike Myette, Grand Knight - mmcc426@gmail.com or 206-510-6536.
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SENIOR SINGLES
Saturday, June 19 after 5:00pm Mass in the Social Hall
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We will be resuming our monthly Senior Singles dinners, which have been suspended since the pandemic, this month! If you are 55 or older and single, we cordially invite you to join our gathering. We will be meeting in the social hall on the third Saturday of every month (except December) after 5:00 mass. At our gatherings, dinner is followed by Left Right Center, an enjoyable dice game.
For this month’s gathering, we will prepare pizza, salad, and beverages. The cost of the dinner is $3.00. Please call or register at the parish office. Those who register in advance can pay the $3.00 fee at our gathering.
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Please join us in letting Margie know how much we love and appreciate her! Receptions in her honor will be held after the Masses on June 26 and 27 on the front lawn (in the social hall if it rains).
Donations can be made to "Margie's Dream Retirement Fund" by making checks out to Margie Berard. Baskets will be available for cards, or you can mail them to the parish office. If you have any photos or special memories of Margie, we will collect those for a special "Margie's Memories" book from the parish.
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PETER'S PENCE COLLECTION
June 26-27
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Next week, we will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which unites us and Catholics around the world more closely with the Holy Father in two ways: it supports the structures of the Holy See through which the Pope governs the Church as well as his charitable efforts to assist victims of war, oppression, natural disasters, and others most in need. Please be generous. For more information, visit http://www.peterspence.va/en.html.
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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!
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. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up to help. Contact Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
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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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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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REFUGEE AWARENESS EXPERIENCE
Wednesday, June 30 from 5:00-7:00pm
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Presented by our High School Mission Trek, join us to learn about the journey refugees take to find safety. Use the button below to sign up to reserve your spot. Contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, for more information.
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MOMS MEETUP
Wednesday, June 30 at 6:00pm at Chateau Ste Michelle
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SJV moms, please join us for our next SJV Moms Meetup on Wednesday, June 30 at Chateau Ste. Michelle for a picnic with wine and nibbles. Our first meeting was a success, and the group is looking forward to meeting and getting to know other moms with children who are infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary age. Bring a picnic blanket, a picnic item or two to share and purchase your beverage of choice at Chateau Ste. Michelle. Hope to see you there!
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MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RETREATS
Men: July 16-18, 2021
Women: July 23-25, 2021
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Click on the buttons below for more information and to register! |
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REFLECTIONS ON CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME
From Laudato Si
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While it is true that our common home is dying, and that we are approaching a crisis point at which it may no longer be able sustain life, it is also true that you don’t have to be an environmental superhero. Change must begin somewhere, and each small step can have an enormous impact in saving our planet. Each small step can also mark a new beginning, as the Holy Spirit leads us from it to longer strides and to new small steps in other areas. The following are all good places to begin and, if you are doing one or more of them, good areas to expand into:
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Before throwing something into the garbage, always ask yourself whether it can be recycled, reused, or repurposed. Strive to minimize the amount of garbage that you generate.
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Recycle everything that can be recycled. You can recycle clean glass and plastic bottles, cans, paper, non-wax paper plates and cups, and cardboard. For more information on recycling, see Waste Management’s Recycling 101.
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You can recycle plastic bags, though not in your ordinary recycling. Instead, you can take them to your local supermarket. In some cases, you can also recycle shrink wrap and plastic from dry cleaning.
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Become passionate about recycling. Many items that are not accepted in regular recycling bins can still be recycled. You can use Earth911 to find where you can recycle most hard-to-recycle items locally.
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If possible, avoid the use of pesticides since they contaminate both the soil and the groundwater. If using pesticides is unavoidable, consider less toxic alternatives.
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Avoid the use of Styrofoam, which is non-degradable and potentially lasts forever. In some areas, the use of Styrofoam is illegal. Styrofoam isn’t accepted in ordinary recycling, but it can be recycled at the Recology Store in Bothell once it reopens.
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Compost food and yard waste. Composting replenishes the soil and reduces the quantity of waste going to landfills.
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Do not dispose of cooking oil or motor oil in drains, sewers, or the garbage. Instead, used oil can be recycled; see the Earth911 website for information and locations.
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There are regular recycling events throughout King County that allow you to dispose of items such as computers, appliances, tires, and paint. For more information and a schedule, see King County Recycling Collection Events.
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Buy durable rather than disposable items. For example, a porcelain plate can potentially last for thousands of meals over a period of decades; a paper plate is only good for one use.
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Never throw florescent lightbulbs or compact florescent light bulbs in the trash, since they contain mercury, a highly toxic element. Many large home improvement stores offer florescent lightbulb recycling. Incandescent, halogen, and LED bulbs contain no toxins but, unfortunately, are not recyclable; they still must be thrown into the trash.
Once you’ve taken that first step, then you should also take a moment to congratulate yourself! You’ve made a small contribution to the survival of our common home. If you’ve taken a new step, you should also take a moment to congratulate yourself for becoming more committed to saving our common home. By taking more and more small steps over time as we learn more, become more aware, and depend on the Holy Spirit for guidance, we together can save our common home.
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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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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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There has been interest in starting our Donut Ministry after the Sunday Masses. Any ministry involving food and eating requires extra training and support due to COVID-19. We would need dedicated and committed volunteers. Please let Laura know if you would like to help with this ministry, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
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MASS FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Tomorrow, June 16 at 6:00pm - St. Brendan, Bothell
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It can be challenging for these important members of our society to participate in liturgies, due to physical and social barriers, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope to better integrate them in participating at regular weekly Mass, as well as other sacraments and aspects of parish life. If you have special needs and do not ordinarily attend Mass, or if you would like to bring a relative or friend with special needs to this Mass, please know that you are invited and encouraged to attend! This is an inclusive opportunity to re-engage with one’s faith and return to regular Mass attendance. All are welcome! Please contact Bill Nash at 206-999-7767 to advise us about any special needs you or your companion may have. We will do our best to ensure proper accommodations are made. |
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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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