Newsletter | February 28, 2023 |
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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
The transfiguration of Jesus, proclaimed early in Lent, offers a glimmer of hope during our season in the desert. It was the same for Peter, James, and John. They had just heard Jesus predict his passion for the first time. When we are in the thick of our struggles, it can be nearly impossible to remember that God makes all things new. Like the apostles, we need consolation. Do you think they were better able to endure what was to come because they had seen Christ glorified? What moments of consolation and hope have you experienced in your life? Think about a moment when you have had an experience of God's love. What can you do to help someone who is struggling?
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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Congratulations to our brothers and sisters who entered the Order of the Elect on Saturday, February 25 at St. James Cathedral. They were accompanied by Fr. Vu and had an opportunity to meet with and be welcomed by Archbishop Paul Etienne. They will celebrate their reception into the Catholic Church this year at the Easter Vigil Liturgy. Please pray for them as they continue their faith journey.
Pictured: Alex Whicker, Eric Maggard, Molly Burdeen, Dennis Cone, and Florencia Garcia
Not pictured: Michael Bonnett and Brent Ryiner
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CRAB FEST |
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Thank you to those who joined us for Crab Fest! We hope you enjoyed the shellebration with delicious food, raffle prizes, and our joyous community. Proceeds from this event go to the SJV programs the Knights of Columbus help support. Thank you to the Knights for hosting a fabulous event! |
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The Funeral Mass for Cathy MacDonald will be this Wednesday, March 1 at 11:00am. Reception to follow in the Social Hall. There will be no weekday Adoration & Mass that morning.
The Funeral Mass for Ann Damerow will be this Thursday, March 2 at 11:00am. Graveside service at Holyrood immediately following. There will be no weekday Adoration & Mass that morning.
The Funeral Mass for Darleene Brown will be on Saturday, March 11 at 10:00am. Reception to follow in the Social Hall.
If you can bring a salad or dessert for the reception of Cathy MacDonald and/or Darleene Brown, please contact the parish office.
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POPCORN WITH A PURPOSE
Sunday, March 5 at 9:00am - Thursday, March 9 at 9:00am
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Support our High School Mission Trekkers through their Double Good Online Popcorn Sales! 50% of all proceeds go directly to our High School Trek. All popcorn will be shipped directly to your home. Please watch for the link on our SJV Facebook page to order or contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org for details. Your support is sincerely appreciated.
Also, please pray for our High School Mission Trekkers on retreat this weekend.
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50+ ANNIVERSARY WEDDING PHOTOS |
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Thank you to our couples who have been married for 50+ years for sharing their pictures, their words of wisdom, and their vocations of marriage with us. We are blessed to witness your lasting love. Please stop by the office during the week, or the Welcome Table after the weekend Masses to pick up your wedding photo. |
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LENT - HOLY WEEK - EASTER SCHEDULE |
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Lenten Small Group Reflection
Tuesdays during Lent at 3:00pm in Room 8
or Wednesdays during Lent at 10:00am in Room 8
- All are welcome. Just show up!
- Or start your own small group. Reflection guides are available here.
Stations of the Cross & Soup Suppers
Every Friday* during Lent at 6:00pm
- Donations to Soup Suppers support Rice Bowl
Good Friday*† at 3:00pm followed by Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Chaplet (No Soup Supper)
Liturgical Ministers Retreat
Saturday, March 18th at 9:00am
Family Movie Night
Saturday, March 25th after the 5:00pm Mass in the Social Hall
- This Youth led event supports Rice Bowl via your donations. Popcorn, movie snacks, drinks and more provided. Watch Disney's Encanto with purpose and help change lives!
Communal Reconciliation Service
Wednesday, March 29th at 7:00pm
Palm Sunday Masses
Saturday, April 1st at 5:00pm
Sunday, April 2nd at 9:00am & 11:00am
Holy Thursday Mass
Thursday, April 6th at 7:00pm
Good Friday*† Mass
Friday, April 7th at 7:00pm
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass
Saturday, April 8th at 8:00pm (No 3:30pm Reconciliation and No 5:00pm Mass)
Easter Sunday Masses followed by Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 9th at 9:00am & 11:00am
*Every person 14 years or older must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all the Fridays of Lent.
†Every person between the age of 18 and 59 must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS & SOUP SUPPERS
Fridays during Lent at 6:00pm
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Please join us every Friday of Lent for the Stations of the Cross in the church, to commemorate Jesus’ journey to Calvary. Afterwards, come into the social hall for a simple Soup Supper and a chance to connect with other parishioners. Take out containers will also be available. Soup Supper monetary donations will go to Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl to support programs that prevent hunger and poverty around the world.
Our hosts for this year’s remaining Soup Suppers are:
- March 3rd - Mission Trek and Youth Group
- March 10th - Preschool
- St. Patrick's Day*, March 17th - Knights of Columbus
- March 24th - Senior Group
- March 31st - Catholic Kids’ Catechism Club
- April 7th at 3:00pm - Stations of the Cross then Divine Mercy Chaplet, no Soup Supper
Bring crackers or bread for your family. The hosts for the evening will bring soup. You are welcome to bring a large pot of meatless soup to share as well.
*Catholics in the Archdiocese of Seattle who celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, you won't need to take a pass on corned beef and cabbage this year even though the 2023 feast day falls on a Friday during Lent. Archbishop Etienne has granted Catholics in the Archdiocese a dispensation from abstinence from eating meat on March 17. In lieu of abstaining from meat on St. Patrick’s Day, Archbishop Etienne encourages those members of the faithful of the Archdiocese to engage in some additional act of prayer, service to the poor, or almsgiving.
You are also invited to pray the Stations of the Cross on your own, either in the church during open hours or using our outdoor stations on the front lawn during daylight hours. Stations of the Cross Worship Aids are available here.
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CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES RICE BOWL
February 22 - April 7
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Join our faith community—and nearly 13,000 Catholic communities across the United States— in a transformative Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl in the narthex. During the 40 days of Lent, we will reflect on the impact of global hunger and climate change on vulnerable communities around the word, and we will pray, fast and give alms to help our sisters and brothers in need. Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.
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LENTEN TABLETOP FAMILY REFLECTION GUIDE |
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Click on the image above for a great Lenten tabletop prayer and discussion tool. |
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RUMMIKUB
Tonight - Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00pm in the Social Hall
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We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month to 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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CATHOLICS CALLED TO CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME
Tomorrow - Wednesday, March 1 at 7:00pm in the Church
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Join us for a presentation by Jeff Renner, Chief Meteorologist - Retired KING-5 Television and renowned speaker from our own Archdiocese. Come see him in person or livestream via the link on our SJV website homepage. |
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LUNCH MAKING FOR HOMELESS
This Thursday, March 2 at 10:00am
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We meet every first Thursday of the month to make sack lunches for a homeless shelter. All ages are welcome! This is a fun, easy, and fulfilling service opportunity for families.
Can you bake homemade cookies? We would love to have 200 homemade cookies for each of our lunch making days to put 2 cookies in each of the 100 lunches we make. Let Laura know if you want to make some, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org. Thanks!
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SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION COURSE
This Saturday, March 4 in Room 6
Grades 1-3 from 10:00-11:00am
Grades 4-5 from 11:15am-12:15am
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In teaching our children about our Catholic Faith, we have been called to a ministry, a ministry that embodies the mission of Christ in caring for our youth and caring for one another. We have not only been called to teach our children about our Catholic faith but to do so in a space that is a safe, that allows our youth to form a relationship with God.
As a result, the Archdiocese of Seattle would like to take this opportunity to educate our children and give them the tools they need to protect themselves from those who may harm them. In creating a safe space for our children, we can teach and show them the ways of Christ in a safe environment conducive to learning. Keeping our minors and vulnerable adults safe starts with you.
The sexual abuse prevention course will cover safe touching and boundaries. PARENTS, PLEASE ATTEND WITH YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN.
This lesson has been integrated into the religious task and essential concepts taught within Faith Formation as to seem as natural as possible while being most effective for our youth in the context of abuse prevention.
Please understand that your child is being given a lesson about sexual abuse prevention, not sex education. While these topics do have similar names, they are completely different subject matter. Sexual abuse prevention courses teach and give our youth the tools they need to protect themselves from those who may try to harm them. Sex education is curriculum designed to examine issues relating to human sexuality, including relations, responsibility, sexual anatomy, sexual activity, reproduction, etc.
To help you understand what your children will be offered, see Parent/Guardian Resources, which has information about the curriculum being used and the actual lessons. A video that shares part of the lesson can be found here.
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WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP
Tuesday, March 7 at 7:00pm
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The first Tuesday of each month our Women’s Book Group gathers with wine and chocolate to discuss a book that has been chosen by the group. Join any time! You do not need to read the book to come to book group. The March book is The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown. The April book is Jesus Today: A Spirituality of Radical Freedom by Albert Nolan.
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE LOST SOMEONE TOO SOON
Tuesday, March 7 at 7:00pm in Room 8
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If you are grieving the loss of a child, we invite you to join us the first Tuesday of each month. Please contact Dana, 206-371-0803, for more information. |
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SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Wednesday, March 8 at 7:00pm via Zoom
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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 join our Social Justice Committee. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, for the meeting link.
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AUCTION PLANNING
Wednesday, March 8 at 6:00pm in the Social Hall
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Everyone is invited to attend another auction brainstorming session. We will be discussing the results of the auction theme survey and picking a theme. We will also be brainstorming how to procure donations from businesses and talk about caterers as our Iron Chef team is on hiatus for now. Last meeting was a fun evening and there may even be a chance at a prize just for attending. See you there! |
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FIRST RECONCILIATION/EUCHARIST PREPARATION
Friday, March 10 at 7:00am
OR Saturday, March 11 at 10:00am
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We have completed our first session. If you were out of town or missed our first session, there is still time to sign up your child. You child must be at or about 7 years old and have been baptized Catholic. Contact Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org to set up a makeup lesson to get you started.
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PRAYER CHAIN
Do you or someone you know need a prayer?
Call Kay and she will start the prayer chain - 425-486-2528.
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB
CKCC Microloan Businesses to raise money for Rice Bowl are coming soon! We appreciate your support! Learn more about CKCC.
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YOUTH @ MASS
Join other youth after the Sunday 9:00am Mass for donuts in the Social Hall.
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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ADULT MISSION TREK TO TIJUANA
May 20-27, journey to Tijuana to build houses with our brothers and sisters across the border. Contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, for more information.
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WEAR YOUR FAITH
Visit the welcome table to get your gear.
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SJV VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
You are the church!
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HOPE AND HEALING AFTER ABORTION |
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