Newsletter | June 22, 2021 |
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You no longer need to register for Mass. We are eager to see you! Please join us at one of the following Masses:
Saturday at 5:00pm
Sunday at 9:00am
Sunday at 11:00am
Catholic Churches have successfully developed effective safety protocols. Thank you to all the ministers and volunteers who make this possible for St. John Vianney.
The Archdiocese of Seattle requests people in all Catholic parishes wear a mask for everyone's continued health and safety. Some changes you'll see at Mass to keep everyone safe - ushers seat you, no Holy Water, no singing, no passed basket, receive Body of Christ in the hand, and no Blood of Christ. Physical distancing no longer needs to be monitored. Clearly marked sections for worship are available for people seeking physical distancing.
Please continue to self-screen and stay home if you are not feeling well. Dispensation to attend Sunday Mass is still in effect. Sick, vulnerable, at-risk, and otherwise concerned persons are encouraged to celebrate Mass with us via live stream.
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PETER'S PENCE COLLECTION
June 26-27
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This weekend we will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which is a significant way to support the Universal Church. In part, this collection, supported by Catholics around the globe, helps the Holy Father reach out to people suffering in our world. It also supports the ongoing activities of the Holy See. Please be generous. |
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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 this weekend, June 26 and 27, on the front lawn.
Donations can be made for "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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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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ROCKY RAILWAY: JESUS' POWER PULLS US THROUGH!
June 28th - July 1
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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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MOMS MEETUP
Wednesday, June 30 at 6:00pm at Chateau Ste Michelle
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SJV moms, please join us for our next 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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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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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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REFLECTIONS ON CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME
From Laudato Si
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Perhaps more than at any other time in American history, science and scientific knowledge are under attack, with much of the opposition to science coming from Christians. Typically, this hostility to science stems from its rejection of supposed Biblical truths (e.g., evolution versus creationism) or because it supposedly promotes politically motivated hoaxes (e.g., climate change).
However, this hostility does not reflect the traditional Catholic attitude toward the sciences. Instead, scientific knowledge has traditionally been viewed as a gift from God, as "a wonderful product of a God-given human creativity,” as Pope St. John Paul II said in an address to scientists assembled in Hiroshima in 1981. Scientific knowledge is an expression of God’s grace and an extension of God’s self-revelation that allows us to better understand the world around us, to act on the world around us in a way that improves both the human condition and the condition of the numerous life forms that have an intrinsic dignity in and of themselves and upon which our survival depends, and to more profoundly appreciate the complexities and the interdependencies of the world that God has called into being.
Historically, Catholicism and science have had a close relationship, and the church has played a major role in advancing scientific knowledge. To cite just a few examples, Gregor Mendel, an Augustinian priest, founded the modern science of genetics through his experiments with peas; Blaise Pascal, a Catholic theologian, founded mathematical probability theory; and Monsignor George Lemaître formulated the Big Bang theory, which is now the prevailing explanation for the origin of the universe. Today, the Vatican Observatory plays a leading role in advancing scientific knowledge in astronomy and astrophysics, and the Pontifical Academy of Sciences pursues research across a wide array of scientific fields while also promoting a sense of international community among scientists. (To counter this, skeptics point to the Church’s handling of Galileo’s discoveries. To quickly summarize a complex exchange, however, although the Church was guilty of over-reacting, its basic objection was not to Galileo’s theories, but rather to his methodology--or his reluctance to validate his theories in accordance with established scientific methods--and his arrogance.)
Science, however, is not value neutral. In his address at Hiroshima, Pope St. John Paul II reminded us that science was an agent of death for tens of thousands of innocent human beings. It remains true today that perfecting the means of death both for humans and for the many and sundry life forms that some view as nuisances remains a major focus of science. For that reason, a major objective of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences is to provide a moral framework and a system of ethics within which scientific research can proceed and scientific knowledge can be applied.
As Catholics, then, we are called not to reject scientific truths, nor to accept or reject science based on a calculus of convenience, but rather to embrace science and scientific discovery. We are, however, called to question the application of science – that is, to ask ourselves whether science is applied in a way that benefits all humankind, rather than a select and typically wealthy elite; whether scientific knowledge in one area is applied in a way that incorporates knowledge in other areas and so minimizes unintended side effects; and whether the application of science benefits rather than harms our common home and the rich diversity of human, animal, and plant life that it supports.
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Do you need a little 'sunshine' in your life? If so, Sonshine Ministry prepares and delivers no contact meals on a short-term basis for those who are ill, recovering from surgery, elderly, or with a new baby. If you need to catch a ray of the 'SON’ or would like to prepare an occasional meal for a fellow parishioner, please contact the parish office. |
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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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1st Shot Only (Pfizer) Pop-Up Clinic
Monday, June 28, 10:00am - 3:00pm
St. Madeleine Sophie Parish
4400 130th Place SE, Bellevue
Registration is not needed. This will be a drive through clinic.
Vaccines are available to anyone age 12+ (parent/guardian must accompany minors).
The second shot is scheduled for Monday, July 19, 10:00am - 3:00pm.
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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 or signing in necessary. Please self-screen before coming.
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LIVE STREAM MASSES
Saturday Vigil at 5:00pm
Wednesday-Friday at 9:00am
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