Newsletter | November 15, 2022 |
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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
WHAT IS ADVENT?
Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas.
The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas. Learn more
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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With Thanksgiving upon us, there is no better time to express our gratitude for all of God’s abundant blessings. As we start to wrap up our yearly emphasis on Stewardship, I ask you to prayerfully reflect on the blessings God has given to you and make a pledge to St. John Vianney. Your generosity allows us to continue the mission of Jesus Christ bother here in our parish family and in the wider community. May you and your loved ones have a blessed Thanksgiving holiday. Pledge online
If you have already sent in your response, please accept our sincerest thanks and appreciation for participating this year!
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Thank you to Barry and Marty McDermott for taking the time to spruce up the wood carving of Mother Mary. She looks beautiful!
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Eighteen of our middle and high schoolers, and parents took a day trip to the Tri-Parish Food Bank this past weekend. Thank you for the time and energy you gave to help distribute food for families in need this Thanksgiving! |
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This past Sunday during the 11:00am Mass we celebrated our next generation of Catholics. Children and youth served during the liturgy as hospitality, ushers, lectors, altar servers, and musicians. It was a joy to see them use their gifts for the church, and to see them working together with their mentors, our adult liturgical ministers. What an encouraging example of stewardship these little lights on Finn Hill are! |
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Thank you to all the parishioners of St. John Vianney for making our church a place in which many people feel welcome, a church in which many feel like they are home with Christ. Thank you for your generous spirits, your powerful prayers, and for teaching each other about Jesus through your actions. You are the church! Have a blessed Thanksgiving! |
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CKCC BLESSING BAGS FOR THE HOMELESS |
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We are stuffing Blessing Bags for the homeless on Sunday, December 11 and Monday, December 12. If you can donate items to fill the blessing bags, please drop them off in the boxes by the welcome table. Thanks!
Suggested items:
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- Soft breakfast bars
- Protein bars
- Applesauce
- Dried fruit
- Hand warmers
- Chapstick
- Shaving cream
- Razors
- Wash rags
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- Soap
- Hand sanitizer
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Lotion
- Batteries
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Wet wipes
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- Top ramen
- Tissues
- Flashlights
- Hats
- Scarves
- Gloves
- Socks
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Visit the Welcome table to check out our NEW pins, available for $5. Also, if you ordered any apparel, please pick them up after Mass. A limited supply is available if you didn’t get a chance to order. |
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RUMMIKUB
Tonight - Tuesday, November 22 at 7:00pm
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We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm in the Social Hall for 3 or 4 games, 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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Wednesday, November 23: 8:30am - 1:00pm
Thursday, November 24: Open for 10:00am Mass and pumpkin pie reception
Friday, November 25: Closed
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THANKSGIVING MASS
This Thursday, November 24 at 10:00am
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Please join us for Mass at 10:00am on Thanksgiving Day, then enjoy pumpkin pie and coffee in the social hall with us after Mass. |
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HIGH SCHOOL ESPERANZA MISSION TREK CHRISTMAS TREE LOT OPENS THIS FRIDAY |
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Our annual Christmas Tree Lot will open Friday, November 25. Mark your calendars and stop by to find your Christmas tree and wreath. All proceeds go to support our High School Mission Trek to Tijuana in June.
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SVDP GIVING TREE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED |
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Please help our local families in need this Christmas with gift cards from any of the following stores: Amazon, Fred Meyer, Target, Safeway, and QFC. $25 or $50 denominations requested; please write the amount clearly on the card. Gift cards should be turned in to the SJV office by December 11. Thank you for your support.
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS FOOD BOX COLLECTION |
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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.
Nov 26-27: Peanut Butter, Jam/Jelly, Mayonnaise, Breakfast Cereals, Tuna Fish, Canned Salmon, Chili, Canned Fruit, Bisquick, Brownie Mixes, Canned Soups, 5LB Flour, Pasta, TP, Paper Towels, Kleenex, Baked Beans, Cake Mix, Frosting
Dec 3-4: Cooking Oil, Jam/Jelly, Canned Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Top Ramen, Canned Fruit Juice, Coffee (Instant & Bean), Tea Bags, 5 LB Flour, 4LB Sugar, Salt, Pancake Mix, Syrup.
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BRIDGE MINISTRY CHRISTMAS DINNER
Saturday, December 3 from 12:00-2:00p
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The Annual Bridge Ministries Christmas party is returning to SJV. This wonderful event reminds us of the dignity of every human person. We would love your help prepping, hosting a table, serving, and cleaning up. Sign up at the Welcome table to volunteer. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, for more information.
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CALLING ARTISTS OF ALL AGES! |
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Help us by creating a beautiful piece of artwork for our Parish Christmas Card! You may use any media you like, including photography, painting, collage, sketching, etc. Only one original artwork creation per person. Judges will be Fr. Vu and the Parish Staff.
The artwork should reflect the beauty reflected in the captions.
We are blessed with His light & His love.
May God’s many blessings shine brightly on you this Christmas Season and always.
"I have come as a light into the world." - John 12:46
Artwork should be no larger than an 8 ½ x 11 piece of paper.
All entries must be received in the parish office by 8:00pm on Monday December 5, 2022. Contact Laura Stanger with questions at lstanger@sjvkirkland.org or 425-823-0787.
Winning entries will receive a small gift card prize and their artwork will be used to create the Parish Christmas Card that we will send to all the members of our parish! Entry form
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, December 6 at 7:00pm
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Are you struggling with the loss of a child? Please join us for support. |
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB
No CKCC this Sunday/Monday.
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YOUTH @ MASS
Sunday 9:00am Mass then Donuts
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YOUTH GROUP
No Youth Group this Sunday. Email mterashima@sjvkirkland.org to get What's Up updates. Learn more
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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ADVENT MULTICULTURAL STORYTELLING EVENT
Sunday, December 11 from 2:00-4:00pm. Sign up on the welcome table to share Christmas treats or crafts from your culture.
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CHRISTMAS FLOWER OFFERING
Honor the memory of a loved one
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SJV VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
You are the church!
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AMAZONSMILE
Support SJV while you shop
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HOLY FAMILY KIRKLAND THANKSGIVING TO GO |
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Thanksgiving meals for families and individuals are available at no charge. Reservations are available now. To order, email thanksgivingreservations@gmail.com or call Kristi at 206-914-6891. Flyers with more information are at the Welcome Table.
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JOIN ARCHBISHOP ETIENNE THIS ADVENT |
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Advent begins on Sunday, November 27. It is a time to prepare our hearts and minds for the celebration of our Lord’s birth on Christmas and his second coming at the end of time. Archbishop Etienne chose the theme “The Ultimate Gift” and invites you to participate in this Advent season with him. Learn more at archseattle.org/advent.
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