Newsletter | June 7, 2022 |
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THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY |
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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
Trinity Sunday is celebrated a week after Pentecost Sunday in honor of the most fundamental of Christian beliefs - belief in the Holy Trinity. The dogma of faith is that there is one God and in this one God there are three Divine Persons; the Father is God, the Son is God, the Holy Spirit is God. Yet there are not three Gods, but one, eternal, incomprehensible God. The Father is not more God than the Son, neither is the Son more God than the Holy Spirit. The Father is the first Divine Person; the Son is the second Divine Person, begotten from the nature of the Father from eternity; the Holy Spirit is the third Divine Person, proceeding from the Father and the Son.
Please continue to self-screen and stay home if you are not feeling well. Sick, vulnerable, at-risk, and otherwise concerned persons are encouraged to 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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ACA UPDATE! LOOK FOR YOUR LETTER FROM FR. VU |
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When you receive Fr. Vu's letter, please prayerfully consider your gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. In addition to the many ministries that support those in need, your gift also supports the staff of St. John Vianney and Fr. Vu on a regular basis with a range of services from Parish Financial Services, Human Resources, liturgy guidance and property and construction matters. Thank you to the many of you who have chosen to make your best gift by pledging over several months.
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CONGRATULATIONS FIRST COMMUNICANTS |
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We had two blessed and hopeful celebrations of First Eucharist this Pentecost! The children did wonderfully and inspired many people. Special thanks to Mary Torbenson for her thoughtful, gentle voice and guiding hand with our first communicants! |
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WELCOME OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED |
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Eliana, child of Nicholas & Hayley
Kiko, child of Scott & Bridget
Zawadi and Zuri, children of Justar and grandchildren of Mark & Flora
Bless these precious children. May they come to love you Lord and put their trust in you.
Infant Baptisms are celebrated on the first Sunday of each month, except during Lent. Our next one is Sunday, July 3 at 12:00 noon. To register for your child please get a Baptism packet from the parish office. Contact Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org, to reserve your spot.
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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2022 |
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Each of you is a unique creation, a person blessed by God with life, a person called, in love, to grow and to share your gifts with others. We celebrate your accomplishments, reflect on who you are for us, and share our dreams for your future. May your graduation day be filled with happiness and joy. We rejoice in who you are for us as a parish community, calling to mind each of your many gifts. May God continue to bless and challenge each of you. May you always be surrounded by people who support and love you. May you grow more fully into the person that God wants you to be, and that the world so desperately needs. We ask this, in hope and expectation that God will continue the great things already begun in you. Amen. |
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WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP
Tonight, Tuesday, June 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. You do not need to read the book to come to the book group. The June book is The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni. The July book is The Girls in the Wild Fig Tree by Nice Leng'ete. See you tonight!
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT CLASS
Thursday, June 16 at 7:00pm
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The Archdiocese of Seattle has had a long commitment to the protection of children, youth, and vulnerable adults. For more than 25 years, the Archdiocese has taken steps to assure the safety of those who serve in our parishes, schools, and agencies. Sexual abuse, sexual misconduct and sexual harassment are abusive and harmful actions that have no place in the Church community or in society. The Archdiocese of Seattle deeply cherishes the bond of sacred trust between its members.
The Archdiocese of Seattle requires all Church and School Personnel and Volunteers to take part in the Safe Environment Program. Laura Stanger will be conducting an in-person class here at the parish. Please email Laura if you want to come at Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Thursday, June 16 at 7:00pm
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Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to males 18 years of age or older who are practicing Catholics. Meetings are every third Thursday of the month at 7:00pm and are now in person. For more information contact the Grand Knight Mike Myette, 206-510-6536. |
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP
Applications are being accepted now until June 20.
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SENIOR SINGLES DINNERS ARE BACK
Saturday, June 18 after the 5:00pm Mass
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Calling all parish singles that are 55 and older… Join us as we return to our evenings of joy and laughter. We will kick it off with a dinner of lasagna, salad, garlic bread, dessert, and wine, all for $10. Please sign up and prepay in the parish office by June 12, so we have enough food.
You can still join us virtually every Saturday from 12:00-1:00pm over Zoom. So you need not be alone, and you need not feel as if you’ve been forgotten! If you are interested, contact the parish office for details.
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JUNETEENTH
Church Closed Monday, June 20 in Observance
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Juneteenth (June 19) is the oldest celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It is a celebration of continued societal progress and respect for all cultures and people. The core message of freedom for all continues to live on with the annual celebration of this historic day in United States history. It is a day of reflection, a day of renewal, a pride filled day. It is a moment in time taken to appreciate the African American experience. It is inclusive of all races, ethnicities, and nationalities. It is a day to build coalitions that enhance all communities. On Juneteenth, we come together young and old to listen, to learn and to refresh the drive to achieve. It is a day where we all take one step closer to better utilize the energy wasted on racism. Juneteenth is a day that we pray for peace and Liberty for all. |
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SJV T-SHIRT/SWEATSHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
Submit Designs by June 20
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We are looking for a design to use on future SJV Spirit Wear so we can “wear our faith.” You decide on the shirt color, one ink color, design, and tag line. Some tag line ideas are:
- A Light on Finn Hill
- “When the Heart is Pure and Simple, it Cannot Help Loving” St. John Vianney
- Welcome and Service Since 1971
- Come for the Mass, Stay for the Community
Awards for Best Design in the following age categories:
- 18 and over
- 12-18
- 11 and under
While designing your shirt, keep in mind that people of differing ages and sizes will be wearing it.
Submit designs in color, with your name and contact phone and email to the Parish Office (Attn: Design Contest) by June 20, 2022.
All entries become property of St. John Vianney Church. Final design will be chosen by the Parish Staff. Final product may alter design as entered to accomplish the goals of the parish.
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Every year SJV holds an annual fundraising golf tournament and we are inviting any interested golfers (and non-golfers) with a love of God and an interest in golf to participate.
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In the opening sequence of "Goldfinger", what does Bond use to conceal his presence when swimming underwater to a Mexican drugs complex?
Answer: A seagull snorkel. An imitation seagull was attached to a standard snorkel so that it looked like a floating bird. It must have been the fastest swimming seagull of all time. Bond also had a white tuxedo on under his wet suit.
New Question: Roger Moore's seventh and last James Bond movie was in 1985's "A View to a Kill". While in France Bond flees deadly pursuit by jumping into a 1962 Rolls Royce, where he is rendered unconscious and left to die in the car. What vehicular peril did Bond narrowly escape this time?
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PARISH GALA DINNER & AUCTION
In His Majesty's Service
A Night of Bidding and Bonding
Saturday, November 5, 2022
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Channel your inner “Bond, James Bond” in your best suave or formal gear and join us to celebrate the next 50 years here at SJV. To get involved in the planning please email Ann, avandewark@sjvkirkland.org.
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MEXICO CITY & OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PILGRIMAGE
Spiritual Director: Fr. Vu Tran
Group Leader: Grace Magbaleta
November 7-12, 2022
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Join Fr. Vu on this pilgrimage to see what is considered the holiest place in the Western Hemisphere.
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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WEEKDAY LITURGIES
Word & Communion Service: Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:00am in the chapel
Weekday Adoration & Mass: Wednesday - Friday at 9:00am in the church
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JERUSALEM MARKETPLACE VACATION BIBLE CAMP
Monday, June 27 - Thursday, June 30 from 9:30am-12:30pm
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SJV MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RETREATS
Men’s Retreat: July 15-17 | Women’s Retreat: July 22-24
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AFGHAN REFUGEE FAMILY ON FINN HILL
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CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Sundays during the 11:00am Mass
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