Newsletter | August 24, 2021 |
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A MESSAGE FROM THE SJV PARISH TEAM |
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Dear SJV Parishioners,
“The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures He leads me, He guides me on right paths.” - Psalm 23:1-2
Praise be to the Lord Jesus Christ, our Good Shepherd! As we trudge on in the pandemic, we look back with much gratitude and appreciation for good shepherds in our midst, religious and civil, who help guide us through the unknown terrain we are experiencing. While things are looking more and more normal again and we now know how to gather safely, we as a community need to remain flexible as we move forward. Let’s keep our eyes and heart fixed on the Lord. He shows us how to live, not with fear, worry, and anxiety, but with Faith and Trust in Him. Looking back, there were definitely scary moments over the past year and a half, but, let us not let our fears outweigh God - don’t allow anything to be bigger and stronger than God. It is a good perspective to have in all times.
We are grateful for your prayers since everything started. It’s wonderful to see more and more people in person at Holy Mass. For many people, the Eucharistic fast has finally ended. Spiritual communion is nice, but it doesn’t replace the real communion of the Body of Christ. Many have commented how blessed they feel now that they are back in person. And on behalf of the parish staff and faith community, if you haven’t been with us in person, we do hope that you will consider it, because we love you and we miss you!
A few things to update you on, this October marks SJV’s 50th year anniversary. Archbishop Etienne is coming to visit and celebrate Mass with us on November 6th at the 5pm Mass to mark the occasion. We’re trying to discern how best to make the 50th Anniversary celebration a memorable one.
The plan to freshen up the old Sanctuary tiles with a lighter tone overlay has been completed. The narthex overlay project will start in the near future. We can already see how it has made a dramatic difference.
Another difference around the parish is that Margie is now officially retired and we have a new PAA, Ann Vandewark. We hope you get a chance to meet her soon.
You’ve gone from watching Fr. Vu stream Mass all alone from your couches with your pictures in the pew, and now those pictures are being replaced by you! That is worth celebrating. Please join us on September 26 from 4:00-7:00pm for our “Welcome Back SJV!” celebration. We’ll have food trucks, a petting farm, and live music from our praise band. When you come, please pick up your family candle, take it home to decorate and then bring it back to the Mass with the Archbishop on November 6 as a form of gratitude from your home to God for this parish as a “light in your life.”
Finally, please click on the button below and take a moment to fill out the Parish Survey. We want to know how our SJV families are doing and what situations they are facing.
In Christ,
The SJV Parish Team
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Our parish is open for in-person Mass and we’re eager to see you all again. Please join us at one of the following Masses:
Saturday at 5:00pm
Sunday at 9:00am
Sunday at 11:00am
Some changes you'll see at Mass to keep everyone safe - face masks required, ushers seat you, no singing, 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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DELTA VARIANT AND MASKING |
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The COVID case count in Washington is extremely high and exploding across the state. Due to this exponential growth and the desire to keep people safe, Governor Inslee announced a universal Indoor Mask Mandate. This means all employees, volunteers, and visitors must wear a mask while inside any building on a parish campus, and during Masses.
The goal of this guidance is to ensure safety, protect the vulnerable among us, and support the common good. Please remember that many people are unvaccinated and may not be able to receive the vaccine for various reasons. As a welcoming Catholic Church, we must ensure they feel safe and welcome to worship in person.
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The Sanctuary tiles have gotten a major facelift. Fr. Vu has been dreaming of ways to freshen up the Sanctuary for the celebration of our 50 years as St. John Vianney Parish this October. Thank you to the parishioners who donated to this project and the volunteers who moved furniture. |
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WELCOME BACK SJV CELEBRATION
Sunday, September 26 from 4:00-7:00pm on the SJV Preschool Lawn
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- Food trucks available from which to purchase, or bring your own food
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Tacos El Guero, The Cheese Pit, and Kool Kidz Ice Cream
- Water and lemonade provided
- Live music from our contemporary worship team
- Play life size battle ship
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Animal Encounters petting zoo from 4:00-6:00pm
- Pick up your family's "We are a light on Finn Hill" candle with instruction for decorating. You will bring the candle back and present it at our 50th Anniversary Mass with Archbishop Etienne on November 6 at 5:00pm.
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UNBOUND THANKS YOU!
A Message from Fr. Dave Noone
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Before I came to St. John's Vianney the parish already had almost 80 sponsors from previous Unbound visits. This weekend added 19 more to that number. On behalf of Unbound I want to thank you for helping us change lives for the better. Nothing impacts a life more than knowing someone believes in you and wants you and your family to realize its potential. If you have any questions about your sponsorship or sponsoring, feel free to contact me. - Fr. Dave Noone, aotearoa3@hotmail.com/518-542-1175
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SJV moms, please join us for our next Moms Meetup tomorrow! The group is looking forward to meeting and getting to know other moms with children who are infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary age. Please join the "SJV Moms Meetup" FB group to accept invites in the Events section, stay up to date, and ask any questions. Hope to see you there!
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School Supplies Needed:
Graphing calculators (TI-84 preferred), college-ruled notebooks, 3-ring zipper binders (1.5 to 3 inches), graph paper, mechanical pencils, large erasers, 2-pocket folders, sheet protectors, academic planners for 2021-2022, Elmer's bottled glue, protractors
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Join us as we hike at Juanita Beach Park. Let's meet by the playground structure and bathrooms at 9:00am. The plan is to stop and get a snack at Juanita Village after the hike. Please email Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, if you plan to attend so that no one gets left behind. All are welcome.
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DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL? |
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St. John Vianney Parish is turning 50 and we'd love your help telling our story. Let us know:
- What’s your most memorable moment at SJV?
- What function or event did you enjoy most, and why?
- What brought you to SJV?
Record, video, or write your answers, include pictures if you have any, then email Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, by August 31 for the link to send your story and pictures.
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Starting in September, Reconciliation will be offered on Saturdays at 3:30pm. Until then, Reconciliation is on Sundays at Noon. |
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BURGERS & BREW WITH FR. VU
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Calling all young adults! Bring a friend and join us for fun, food, fellowship, and good company. |
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BASIC BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays, September 15 - October 6, from 7:00-8:30pm in the Social Hall
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Have you longed to learn more about the Bible or for more guidance in using and praying with the Bible? If so, please join us for an “Adult Basic Bible Study.” Free to all who wish to attend!
Wednesdays, September 15th through October 6th in the Parish Social Hall from 7:00-8:30pm. Bring a copy of your favorite Bible from home along with a notebook and pencil or pen to each session. We will remain socially distanced and wear masks during the class.
Register by signing up at the parish welcome table, emailing Laura Stanger at Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org, or calling the parish office.
Classes will be taught by Veronica Bernabe
Veronica is a retired schoolteacher with over 50 years of teaching experience and received the Washington State Excellence in Education Award. She is also a Community Teacher with the BLD Covenant Community, a Charismatic Prayer Group with the Archdiocese. Veronica has completed the Catechetical certification requirement with the Archdiocese of Seattle and has attended and participated in many retreats and missions. She is a parishioner at Holy Family in Kirkland. We are very blessed to have her offer her ministry to our parish.
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LITURGICAL MINISTER TRAINING
Saturday, September 25 at 10:00am
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Are you confirmed? Please consider serving your parish as a sacristan, eucharistic minister, lector, ushers/seaters, or hospitality minister. Starting in September, Fr. Vu will hold trainings every fourth Saturday of the month at 10am in the church. Sign up at the welcome table in the narthex or by calling or emailing the parish office.
Children who have taken First Eucharist interested in being altar servers are also welcome to sign up. Children interested need to be able to carry the cross through the church and up the steps to the sanctuary.
Ushers/seaters have a particularly special role to play at this time. Please prayerfully consider volunteering. If you would like to help usher/seat people at our weekend Masses please contact Greg, gleptich@sjvkirkland.org.
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RACIAL EQUITY FORMATION SERIES |
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Other study session days and times available throughout the Eastside Deanery. Please click on the flyer above for more information or contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org. To register, please click on the button below.
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SAVE THE DATE - NOVEMBER 6 |
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Celebration Mass at 5:00pm with Archbishop Etienne
Celebration Dinner and Auction Gala to follow Mass ~ 6:30pm
To volunteer for the auction committee or for questions, please contact Ann Vanderwark at 425-823-0787 x101 or avandewark@sjvkirkland.org. |
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS |
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If you know of someone who is interested, or has a spark within them, an inkling of becoming Catholic, and joining the Catholic Faith Community, please contact Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
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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. Email Laura, LStanger@sjvkirkland.org, for more information.
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High Schoolers and Middle Schoolers, mark your calendars for our kick off retreat on October 2 & 3 , Discernment & the Half Blood Prince (after the 6th book in the Harry Potter series). For more details or information about Youth Group, please contact Maybeth, mterashima@sjvkirkland.org.
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If you would like Holy Water for your home, bring a container of water to church and ask Fr. Vu to bless it after Mass. |
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We have had several “chip drops” for our gardens dropped by the front entrance and we need to spread them around. They are very useful for soil enrichment while keeping weeds down - and they don't cost us anything, just the labor to spread them around. If you feel called, please contact Greg at gleptich@sjvkirkland.org.
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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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