Newsletter | August 30, 2022 |
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TWENTY-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
We may think that we love Jesus, but if we are not willing to surrender more and more of our lives to his way of sacrificial love, then we aren't truly his disciples. Make the prayer in the first reading your own as you ask God to strengthen and guide your faith. Is there a significant part of your life in which you aren't fully invested? What changes do you need to make to be more committed?
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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Thank you to Laurie & Emmett Sullivan, Joan & John Sullivan, Rose Frandanisa, April Reagan, and Annette Schwientek for their help with the funeral for Tom Barker this past Saturday. Joanne Barker would also like to thank the many people in her parish family who so generously supplied the salads, cookies, and flowers. It was all greatly appreciated!
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Congratulations to Maria "Miko" Mechure & Robert Siew, who were married at St. John Vianney this past weekend. May your marriage always bring glory to God and joy to one another.
Engaged? Congratulations! Now what? Please contact the parish at least six months before the wedding even if you are not getting married here at our parish. We will refer you to the available Marriage Preparation classes that are required to get married in the church. We are here to help you complete additional paperwork and support you as you begin this life long journey. Contact Laura Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org with questions.
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AUGUST GARDEN BED OF THE MONTH
Ann Margerum
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Ann has diligently taken care of her adopted bed for many years. It is not a big one, but it has been neatly maintained, with the Rhodes being deadheaded, and nicely pruned. The bed is always free of weeds. Thank you Ann for your loving care of your adopted bed here on the grounds of St John Vianney.
Looking for something to do? Why not adopt-a Bed? We can still use a few more adopters. Check in with Tony. He would also like to hear from those of you who have beds who have not checked in with him this year. Give him a call or send him an email.
Fall Yard Clean up is coming soon. The volunteers go over all of the beds unless an adopter does not want the volunteers to touch their bed. So, if you do not want your adopted bed to be “refreshed,” please let Tony know, or better yet, come out on the clean up day and give us a hand. Thank you!
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WORD & COMMUNION SERVICE
Friday, September 2 at 9:00am in the Chapel
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Fr. Vu will be at the SJV Golf Tournament this Friday, September 2, so there will be no weekday Adoration & Mass. Please join us for a Word & Communion Service to pray for our golfers.😊 |
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The Funeral Mass for parishioner Judy Zaccaria will be Friday, September 9 at 11:00am. Let perpetual light shine upon her. (There will be no weekday Adoration & Mass that day.)
If you are able to provide a salad or dessert for the reception, please contact Ann in the parish office or email avandewark@sjvkirkland.org.
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STYROFOAM RECYCLING EVENT
Saturday, October 1 from 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Start saving your Styrofoam products now for our semi-annual Styrofoam recycling event coming this fall. All material must be clean, dry, and free from any tape or labels. Look for the #6 or EPS inside the recycle symbol. Stay tuned for more details. |
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LABOR DAY
Monday, September 5
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We will be closed in observance. Have a safe and fun holiday!
Lord on this Labor Day, we thank You for the blessing of work. We ask for strength to complete each day. We ask for rest when we are weary. We ask Your guidance for everyone seeking employment, and we ask that You be with those whose faces we might never see but who work tirelessly each day for the good of us all. Amen.
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POP UP BLOOD DRIVE
Wednesday, September 7 from 9:00am - 3:00pm at Holy Family, Kirkland
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The kids will be returning to school, the sun is setting a littler earlier, and before you know it, pumpkin spice will be the popular flavor again! The need for blood donors continues, no matter the season. Please book a donation appointment, and join us for another lifesaving blood drive. Book a Blood Donation at Bloodworksnw.org
“Thank you so much for your generous donation. I'm a cancer patient with anemia and your blood donation is helping me have the energy to continue cancer treatment and also to spend time with my family, including my six month old son. Thank you again for your generosity!”
Need a different option? Find a Donation Location and book your lifesaving appointment! Photo ID and masks are still required at all Bloodworks sites and no guests under the age of 16 are permitted. There is no deferral from donating if you recently received a COVID vaccine. For more information, please visit bloodworksnw.org/about/news/coronavirus
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BRIDGING THE DIVIDE: HOW TO TALK ACROSS THE POLITICAL DIVIDE
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Join us to better understand and have respectful conversation with those with whom we may not agree. This will be an in-person event hosted by Braver Angels, presented by SJV, together with the Eastside Outreach Group. To sign up go to https://rb.gy/2ak7dy.
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PARISH PICNIC
Sunday, September 11 from 12:00 - 3:00pm
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Bring your friends and neighbors! The picnic will be on the south lawn by the playground. Visit country booths and get your passport stamped. A full passport will give you a raffle ticket to win a raffle basket! Raffle basket drawing will be at 2:45pm.
Countries/cultures represented: Brazil, England, Ireland, Mexico, Hawaii, Guam, Ghana, Japan, Kenya, Nigeria, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Sweden, Croatia, Malta, Italy
Scheduled Entertainment
- Seattle Forgatos Hungarian Folk Dancing!
- Seattle Kokon Taiko Drumming Group!
- Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana - Music group!
- Filipino Folk dancers from our Parish!
- Flamenco Dancer demonstration from one of our Preschool Staff members!
- And more cultural entertainment from parishioners!
Ways you can help make this happen!
- Big strong folks, come help us set up the Big Top and canopies on Saturday, September 10 at 10:00am!
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Donate food to one of the groups! You can make it and drop it off, or deliver it right to the booth when you come! Please let Laura (Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org) know so she can contact the chair person for the appropriate group.
- Donate a cultural raffle basket or an item to be placed in a basket. We will have adult and kid raffle baskets as prizes for the end of the picnic!
- Volunteer to help with one of the booths!
- Help with clean up and support during the picnic... make lemonade, empty over filled trash, etc.
- Wear clothing from your cultural heritage!
- JUST COME and HAVE FUN!
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WHAT HAPPENS AT MASS?
Mondays from 7:00-8:30pm via Zoom, starting September 12
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Does the Mass seem to you to be pure ritual? Do you want to understand the meaning behind the ritual? Do you want to experience the fulness of our Lord's presence in the Mass? In this class, we seek to uncover the meaning behind the ritual so that we can more fully appreciate the mass and in the process grow in our love for our Lord and Savior.
If you are interested in joining the class, sign up on the welcome table or contact the parish office. The text for the class is Fr. Jeremy Driscoll's What Happens at Mass. Please indicate whether you would like us to order a copy when signing up; the cost of the book is $15.00.
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ADULT SPANISH CLASSES
Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:30am, starting September 13
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Beginning Spanish Classes will be offered weekly in room #8 downstairs. You will learn the most useful Spanish vocabulary needed to travel with fun activities to help make learning enjoyable. No fee for the class, simply purchase the book: Spanish is Fun- Lively Lessons for Beginners, by Heywood Wald and Lori Langer de Ramirez. Email lstanger@sjvkirkland.org or sign up at the welcome table to join the class.
About the Instructor:
Aida Cardenas is a parishioner and has been a teacher most of her life. She worked in Colombia for 20 years teaching art to elementary school kids and teens. When she moved to the United States she worked for 20 years teaching continued education classes at Bellevue College, and worked as a Spanish teacher for before and after-school programs. She is very excited to share the Spanish language with all those interested.
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FORMING CONSCIENCES FOR FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
Thursday, October 13 via Zoom
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SJV, together with the Eastside Outreach Group present Mario Villanueva, Director of the Washington State Conference of Catholic Bishops. We will learn how Catholic Social Justice Teaching relates to politics as we discuss the USCCB's booklet, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. For a copy of the book or to sign up for the zoom link, contact, Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org
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In “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” what word was reflecting in the pool at night?
Answer: While Bond was looking out from his hotel window, you can see the word CASINO reflecting in the pool.
New Question: In the same movie, how much money did Contessa Tracey owe Bond after her night in the casino?
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PARISH GALA DINNER & AUCTION
In His Majesty's Service
A Night of Bidding and Bonding
Saturday, November 5, 2022
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The auction will be here before you know it! Save the date to be a guest or to work the event!
We are looking to fill our auction committees and are in particular need of the following:
- Volunteer coordinator – keep track of sign ups, food for volunteers night of, as needed.
- Kitchen and general clean up help
- Night of auction -- dishwashing during auction and clean up to get in shape for Sunday Masses
- Day after auction – final clean up
- prior to auction
- night of auction
- Silent auction coordinator and set up (you get first chance to check out the goodies 😊)
- Live auction support – runners and spotters, recorders and accounting – ALL DURING AUCTION
- Decorations –
- coordinator
- help with design prior to auction – this would be great for those who have put their years on a ladder in, but have the institutional knowledge of what we have stored where and what works well, and...
- set up decorations including table settings
- Advertising – taking place prior to the auction.
Email avandewark@sjvkirkland.org to sign up for any of the volunteer positions, or if you’d like to help but don’t know how. There are so many ways to be part of the auction, and we can help you find a way to best utilize your gifts. Questions – call the parish office or email Ann.
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MEXICO CITY & OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PILGRIMAGE
Spiritual Director: Fr. Vu Tran
Group Leader: Grace Magbaleta
November 7-12, 2022
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Join Fr. Vu on this pilgrimage to see what is considered the holiest place in the Western Hemisphere.
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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SJV 50TH ANNIVERSARY STORY-LINE
Some fun pictures have been added. Be sure to add yours!
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SJV VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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THE TEACHING OF VATICAN II
Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30pm starting September 15
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SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm via Zoom, starting September 14
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FEAST OF ST. HILDEGARD - DAY OF REFLECTION
Saturday, September 17 from 10:00am through 5:00pm Mass
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AFGHAN REFUGEE FAMILY ON FINN HILL
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LAUNDRY MINISTRY
This vital, behind the scenes group launder table cloths after funeral receptions. Please email Ann if you can help, avandewark@sjvkirkland.org.
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS
If you are grieving the loss of a child, we invite you to join us. Please contact Susan for details, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org.
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CONSIDERING SEPERATION OR DIVORCE? |
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Wait! There is an alternative. Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has brought healing to tens of thousands of troubled marriages worldwide. Your situation may seem hopeless, but there is always hope, and you are not alone in your struggle. For confidential information about Retrouvaille, or to register for our upcoming program on October 14-16, 2022, call 206-706-2608 or go to helpourmarriage.org.
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