eNewsletter | October 27, 2020 |
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Thanks to everyone for showing up and doing an incredible job cleaning our beautiful grounds. It was a true effort of love and it was such a beautiful fall day. Thanks also to those who continue to come and work around our grounds, and those who keep their adopted beds in shape. We have the dumpster on site until Wednesday, November 4th if you are so inclined to come and do anything more. |
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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME END
Sunday, November 1 at 2:00am
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Remember to set your clocks back! |
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A letter will be arriving early next week that will include a pledge card asking what your Stewardship gift will be for this year. You are asked to reflect on how you are called to continue to sustain our parish church and its ministries by returning to the Lord a portion of what he has given you.
We recognize that the past months have been difficult for some of our parish families. If now is not the time to begin, continue or increase your gift, we ask for your prayers. If things change for your family we will always gratefully accept your gift.
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ALL SAINTS' DAY ART SHOW
October 31 - November 6
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During these difficult times have you been inspired by or sought the intercession of a particular Saint? Write up a short description of your work and how that Saint or those Saints have inspired you during this tumultuous year.
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Who can participate? Anyone in the parish!
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What to create? You may create visual art: sculpture, photography, watercolor, oil, Mosaic, textiles, sketches, multimedia, music, poetry… just so long as it can be displayed in some way. We do have some easels but if you can bring your own for display that would be helpful.
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How to present it? Write up a short description of your work and include your name age and phone number. All entries must be received in the parish office by this Thursday, October 29th at 3:30pm.
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Where will it be displayed? Artwork will be displayed at the parish beginning Saturday, October 31st through Friday, November 6th.
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FAMILY ALL SAINTS' DAY TREASURE HUNT
Come any time on October 31 between 10:00am-2:00pm
or November 1 between 1:00-4:00pm
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Since we cannot do our annual Trunk or Treat this year, we will be celebrating the season by finding items some of the saints have lost outside, around our church property. Clues will lead you to St. Anthony’s Lost Items Treasure Chest where you will find a bag of treasure for all your hard work. Contact Laura Stanger, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org, for more information.
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YOUTH GROUP ZOOM NIGHT
Sunday, November 1 from 4:00-5:45pm
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Middle school and high school youth, bring your mask and join us for a socially distanced event outside, by the preschool play structure. Please bring a canned or boxed food item to help stock the St. Vincent de Paul food shed.
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ALL SOULS' DAY MASS
Monday, November 2 at 9:00am
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Join us in person or via live stream on our Facebook page. No registration necessary for in person attendees. Please do the Self Health Assessment before coming to church, and sign in at the table in the narthex when you arrive.
We will also be remembering our deceased 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 sec@sjvkirkland.org by the end of the day today, October 27th.
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD DRIVE FOR CHRISTMAS BASKETS |
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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 over 50 families: about 300 people! 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. Gift cards will be given out to each family to purchase the perishable items they need. Thank you for making stewardship a way of life.
Oct 31-Nov 1: Peanut Butter, Jam/Jelly, Breakfast Cereals, Tuna Fish, Canned Salmon, Chili, Canned Fruit, Mayonnaise, Bisquick, Brownie Mixes, Canned Soups, Salt.
Nov 7-8: Canned Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Top Ramen, Canned Fruit Juice, Cooking Oil, Coffee (Instant & Bean), Tea Bags.
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All women of the parish are invited for wine, chocolate, and great conversation. Our sessions have been outside by the front doors with social distancing. Our book for November is Sue Monk Kidd’s The Book of Longings. Contact Laura Stanger, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org, if you would like to receive e-mail reminders. You can also check the parish website for the current book and join us any time!
The next Women’s Book Group will meet on Monday, November 2nd at 7pm instead of Tuesday due to Perpetual Adoration in the church for the Day of Prayer and election night.
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DAY OF PRAYER
Election Day, November 3 from 8:00am-8:00pm
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No matter your chosen candidate or stance on a particular issue, this day can host tension as winds of change blow in. We pray to the only One who will never change for wisdom, for our leaders and nation, and to praise Him who we trust. |
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LAUDATO SI'
An Online Class on the Encyclical
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The destruction from wildfires in the Western states, and the increasing severity of tropical storms, testify that our climate is changing dramatically, and that we are destroying our earth, the source upon which all life depends. As people of faith, it is our responsibility to work to preserve our planet so that the glory of God’s creation is preserved, and the earth can continue to nurture future generations. On Mondays at 7:00pm starting on November 9th, we will study Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home, the Holy Father’s encyclical on climate change and global warming. The encyclical examines the science behind global warming, connects it with the basic tenets of our Catholic faith, and issues a call to action to restore respect for the earth with whose stewardship God has graced us. This is an online class using Zoom video conferencing software. To register, please call the church office at 425-823-0787 and leave your name and email address.
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Eastside Deanery
CATHOLIC SPEAKER SERIES ON RACIAL EQUITY
Presents ValLimar Jansen
Sunday, November 8 at 1:00pm via Zoom
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Racism reveals “a failure to acknowledge the human dignity of the persons offended, to recognize them as the neighbors Christ calls us to love (Mt 22:39).” - USCCB, Open Wide Our Hearts
ValLimar Jansen is well known as a highly regarded inspirational/catechetical speaker, singer, composer, and recording artist. She is also a college professor, a leader of worship and prayer, and a keynote and workshop presenter at conferences across the U.S. and internationally.
Registration required. Please email sweaver@sjvkirkland.org to register no later than November 5. Attendees will receive a copy of Open Wide Our Hearts to read ahead of the presentation, along with the Zoom login info.
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WEEKEND MASSES
Sundays at 9:00am & 11:00am
Saturdays at 5:00pm
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IF YOU HAVE NOT ATTENDED A MASS YET AND WOULD LIKE TO:
Please contact Joan Sullivan, jsullivan@sjvkirkland.org, or call the parish office by noon on Thursday. Please include the names of all those who will be attending with you.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY ATTENDED A MASS:
You do not need to register each week. We will keep your household in our Mass assignment rotation. Safe capacity is limited so you may not be able to attend Mass every week. Keep a look out for confirmation emails sent late on Thursdays to see the next date and time you are assigned to a Mass. If you have not heard by Friday please email Joan.
We cannot take requests for dates or times.
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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 necessary. Please do the Self Health Assessment before coming, and sign in at the table in the narthex when you arrive.
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LIVE STREAM MASSES
Saturday Vigil at 5:00pm
Wednesday-Friday at 9:00am
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Vulnerable, at-risk and otherwise concerned persons are encouraged to celebrate Mass with us via live stream on our Facebook Page. Dispensation to attend Sunday Mass is still in effect. Live Stream Vigil Mass Resources are available on our website under the Worship & Prayer tab.
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