Newsletter | October 18, 2022 |
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THIRTIETH 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 HOPE
Sunday's Gospel passage is the inspiration for the Jesus Prayer: "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner." Offer the Jesus Prayer throughout your day. Receive God's mercy and strength. Use these words to pray with and for those who struggle to know and do what is right, especially those trapped in difficult situation.?
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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We had a great time celebrating Oktoberfest and Fr. Vu's birthday. Join us when we gather next month on Friday, November 18 at 7:00pm in the Rectory. |
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Thank you everyone for all your hard work in making this another successful Fall Yard Cleanup! It’s always amazing how much growth we have to deal with that is generated over the summer but with everyone’s help we are staying on top of this huge, beautiful yard. A few donuts and coffee are not nearly enough to say “thank you” but know you are all so appreciated! |
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THE LITTLE WAY OF MARRIAGE |
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We are grateful to Dr. Sarah and Nathan Bartel who shared how to apply the wisdom of St. Therese's doing little things with great love to the vocation of marriage. |
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FAMILY TREASURE HUNT
Sunday, October 30 any time between 12:00-3:00pm
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Families will be given a map of our parish grounds that will help them find some very important items that our Saints have lost! Finding these items in the right order will give you parts of a code to open St. Anthony’s treasure chest, where you will find a prize bag full of treats and Saintly stuff! |
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Raise your paddle and Fund-a-Need for the next phase of the Doors of Heaven project. As stated last year and reiterated by the Archdiocese in their approval of the project, we are looking at doing some relandscaping and creating a walkway from the doors to a hardscaped gathering area near the eastern parking lot. This will involve relocating at least two of the rhododendron bushes as well as creating a pathway through the berm. We plan some other hardscaped features possibly including lighting, seating, and a gathering area. We are hoping to raise $40,000 to plan and execute this project. Any money raised above the amount needed will go to our General Fund.
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IN HIS MAJESTY'S SERVICE
Saturday, November 5 at 5:00pm
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We are two and a half weeks away from our Gala Dinner and Auction!
Join us for Mass prior at 4:00pm or come at 5:00pm to start Bidding and Bond-ing.
Invitations are out. Raffle ticket sales have started. The Mystery Bowl that will be auctioned off is available to fill. AND you can purchase a seat for the dinner on our website, after Mass, or in the church office during the week. Dinner will be a Surf ‘N Turf plate and admission is $100/Secret Agent.
We are currently accepting items for the auction. Please take a look at our Auction Wish List to see if there are items you would like to donate. Thank you for considering the auction. Procurement forms are available on the Welcome Table.
We will have a wine game again this year, but the liquor laws are different than 3 years ago. We cannot sell any alcohol at less than its market value. Therefore, we need to adhere to the following rules:
- Please donate your favorite $20.00 - $24.99 bottle of wine.
- The wine game will have a $25 price.
- Whichever bottle you end up with was someone at the parish’s favorite under $25 wine. It's an exciting way to try what may become your new and affordable favorite!
We have received the liquor license. If you signed up to bring in some alcohol, you can now drop it off. Thank you for helping with this!
We would also love to have you join us in setting up for the gala, cleaning up for the gala, or if this is not your year to join us at the gala – please buy a raffle ticket or two, donate some items, or come work during the auction. Signups for auction volunteers are in the Narthex.
Thank you – we can’t wait to celebrate our SJV family together!
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Thursday, October 20 at 7:00pm
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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. For more information contact the Grand Knight, Brad Lund, bradelund@comcast.net. |
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Thursday, October 20 at 7:00pm
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In order to volunteer at our Parish, the Archdiocese of Seattle requires all clergy, employees, and volunteers who have ongoing, unsupervised contact with minors or vulnerable adults to take part in the Safe Environment program in three ways:
- Successfully undergo a criminal background check every three years.
- Complete the Protecting God’s Children course within 30 days of beginning service.
- Read and sign the Archdiocesan policies of conduct.
Laura will be giving the Protecting God’s Children course on Thursday, October 20 at 7:00pm. You can sign up and complete these requirements at virtusonline.org. Please contact the parish office if you need help with this. Thank you so much for volunteering your time to help SJV.
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS FOOD BOX COLLECTION IS UNDERWAY! |
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The SJV St. Vincent de Paul society will be assembling and distributing food baskets again this year for families in great need. Last year we helped 72 families, distributing over 300 boxes of food! Of course, we would not be able to do this without your help. Over the next several months, we will be collecting non-perishable food items. When you do your own shopping, please consider purchasing some of the items on the food drive schedule for our pantry. Checks (payable to SJV St. Vincent de Paul) or cash donations are always welcome and may be dropped off in the parish office. Thank you for making stewardship a way of life.
Oct 22-23 Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Kleenex, Breakfast Cereals, Canned Soup, Mayonnaise, Canned Stew, Spam, Baked Beans, Rice & Rice Products, Baked Beans, 4LB Sugar, Cooking Oil, Peanut Butter, Jam/Jelly, Cake Mix, Frosting
Oct 29-30 Peanut Butter, Jam/Jelly, Mayonnaise, Cooking Oil, Breakfast Cereals, Tuna Fish, Canned Salmon, Chili, Canned Fruit, Bisquick, Brownie Mixes, Canned Soups, Salt
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October is Respect Life Month, with the goal of building a culture that cherishes and protects every human life. PREPARES is a nurturing response to provide meaningful, local, and sustainable support to mothers, fathers, and families, as they nurture their children through pregnancy and early childhood.
During this month, please take a blue bag from the rack in the narthex. On the bag is a checklist for children of specific ages. Please purchase one or two of the suggested items from each section (gently used items are also acceptable), place them in the bag, then return the bag to the SVDP bin!
The bags will be distributed to families with young children in our neighborhood who are in need, through our SVDP. If you know a family who could use some help with supplies for their children, please have them call the parish office.
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CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
Saturday, October 22 from 2:30-4:45pm, then 5:00pm Mass
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Session #2 is coming up. See the What’s up for more information or email mterashima@sjvkirkland.org.
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OKTOBERFEST
Saturday, October 22 after the 5:00pm Mass
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After three years, this renowned celebration hosted by our Knights is back, with homemade sausage, schnitzel, and all the accompaniments to make for a filling German meal, even dessert! Tickets for dinner and festive entertainment are being sold in the narthex after the weekend Masses. Proceeds will go to the charities that the Knights support. |
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB |
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We offer sessions for 3yrs - kindergarteners during the 9:00am Mass. Parents drop their children off in Room #6 where we learn about the Mass. Then the children move into the preschool classroom with Ms. Lindy, our catechist, where they hear the Sunday Gospel and have an opportunity to do related crafts, play, and enjoy a snack.
We welcome our 1st through 5th graders to our mad-capped fun on Sundays from 9:55-10:55am OR on Mondays from 7:00-8:00pm in Room #6. Registration forms are available at the welcome table and on our parish website.
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YOUTH @ MASS
Every Sunday 9:00am Mass then Donuts
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Join a group of youth who are attending Mass together. We will sit in reserved pews in the back youth area, then enjoy donuts in the Social Hall. |
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YOUTH GROUP
This Sunday, October 16 from 5:00-6:30pm
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Join us for Outreach night. We are back to cooking in the kitchen for those in need. Looking forward to seeing everyone! Registration form
Our Youth Group program is all about fun, friendships, and faith. We welcome all youth so bring a friend! Youth group is for 6th-12th graders and we break up into age-appropriate groups. Email Maybeth, mterashima@sjvkirkland.org to sign up for our weekly What’s Up to stay informed.
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RUMMIKUB
Tuesday, October 25 at 7:00pm
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We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm in the Social Hall. We play three or four games (very flexible) and then finish with the Left Right Center dice game. You do not need to know how to play. Both games are simple and quick to learn, and old timers will be happy to help you learn. Open to everyone! Hope to see you! |
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TRUNK OR TREAT
Friday, October 28 from 6:00-7:00pm
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If you would like to participate or help with this fun event you can:
- donate candy with no nuts in the candy box in the narthex.
- decorate your car and give out candy. Registration forms are on the welcome table.
- bring your family, friends, and neighbors on the 28th!
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ALL SAINTS' DAY
Tuesday, November 1
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All Saints' Day is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated at 9:00am and 7:00pm. |
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, November 1 at 6:00pm in Room 8
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Are you struggling with the loss of a child? Please join us the first Tuesday of each month for support.
We usually meet at 7:00pm, but we will meet at 6:00pm on November 1, prior to All Saints Day Mass. Join us for refreshments and helpful hints on surviving the holidays without your loved one. Contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org for more information.
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ALL SOULS DAY
Wednesday, November 2
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Mass will be celebrated at 7:00pm. During this special Mass the names of our loved ones who have passed in the last year will be read, and a candle will be lit in their honor.
We will be remembering our dearly departed from the past year with a slideshow of their pictures. If you would like to participate, please send a picture of your departed loved one and her/his name to aklepper@sjvkirkland.org by Sunday, October 30.
You may also bring a photo of your deceased loved one from the past year to the parish office to be placed on a table by the baptismal font for the month of November. Please make sure the name of the person pictured, your name, and contact info, are on the back of the picture so we can get the photo back to you at the end of the month.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Wednesday, November 2 at 5:30pm in Room 8
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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 be a part of our Social Justice Committee. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, for more information.
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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SJV ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEEDS YOUR HELP
Calls are increasing from neighbors in need and the organization's funds are quickly running low. Learn more and donate
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SJV VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
You are the church!
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AFGHAN REFUGEE FAMILY ON FINN HILL
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LIVING JOY
November 8 from 6:30-8:30pm at St. Monica, Mercer Island
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Chris Stefanick will speak on the theme of "Living Joy." The talk will be followed by a light reception. No RSVP or tickets needed! Open to all; Families are encouraged!
Chris Stefanick is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and television host who has devoted his life to inspiring people to live a bold, contagious faith. Recipient of the Papal Benemerenti Medal, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput calls Chris “one of the most engaging defenders of the Christian faith on the scene today.” Chris’ live seminars reach more than 85,000 people per year. His reality TV show, videos, and radio spots reach millions of people, and his educational initiatives are turning the tide in the Church.
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