Newsletter | April 25, 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 life of Christian discipleship is not always easy. We might sometimes secretly judge those people whom we think pick and choose only some parts of Church teaching to follow while we valorize or excuse our behavior. But the Truth is a person, a person who "came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly." What might it mean for you to have life more abundantly? What is it that Jesus wants to give you?
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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ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2023 |
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Last weekend we commenced with the Annual Catholic Appeal. This weekend, you will hear from our Pastoral Assistant for Administration, Ann Vandewark on how the ACA impacts those in need, those living on the margins --- and those who seek to have a deeper encounter with Jesus in living out the mission of our Church. Your gift to the Annual Appeal supports the mission to help others. From hospital and prison ministries to Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) camps and young adult programs, your gift to the Annual Appeal allows us to do together what one parish can’t do alone.
We invite you to view our Annual Report here to see how your gifts make an impact throughout the Archdiocese.
Please consider a gift to this year’s Appeal by going online at archseattle.org/GiveACA. It is safe, secure, and convenient.
If you recently made a gift, thank you so much.
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SJV PRESCHOOL & MASTER GARDENERS |
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Last Tuesday, the preschoolers had the chance to visit our beautiful garden on the SJV property, which is being taken care of by the Master Gardeners. They also did a presentation for all classes on how to put together a worm bin, composting, parts of a plant, as well as planting seeds.
This is a community driven effort and all harvest in the summer and fall will be donated to local food banks.
Read the article in the Master Gardener Connection here.
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Thank you to the Knights of Columbus, with the help of the High School Mission Trekkers, for hosting last Sunday's pancake breakfast. It was our first pancake breakfast post-COVID and everyone had missed it. Thank you for supporting our High School Mission Trekkers on their journey to Tijuana this June. |
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The Funeral Mass for Laura Thiede, the sister of Donna Matz, will be this Friday, April 28 at 1:00pm.
The Funeral Mass for Marion Lane will be on Friday, May 12 at 11:00am.
The Funeral Mass for Sam Smyth will be on Saturday, May 20 at 11:00am.
Dear God, in this life you embraced them with Your tender love; bid them eternal rest.
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MOTHER MARY DOLL & FLOAT MAKING
FOR THE FLORES DE MAYO PROCESSION
Sunday, May 7 from 10:00-11:00am in Room 6
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Kids ages 4 years old and up! Come make your favorite Mother Mary doll and a float to pull behind you during the Flores de Mayo procession.
We will learn about all the different names for Mother Mary as she appeared in different communities around the world. Kids will make a small simple Mother Mary doll and a small parade float from a shoe or tissue box to pull along during our Flores de Mayo procession later that afternoon at 3:30pm. Everything is provided and there is no fee. If you have a shoe box that you could bring with you to the workshop that would be helpful. We will have some, but we may need more. All other items will be supplied. Email Laura Stanger if you want to come! lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
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RUMMIKUB
Tonight, Tuesday, April 25 at 7:00pm in the Social Hall
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We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm in the Social Hall. We 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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"IN THE VINEYARD" SJV GALA DINNER & AUCTION
November 4
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The Gala and Auction is being planned and one thing we are missing is the FOOD! For the past several years our SJV “Iron Chef” crew has provided us with some fantastic meals. Sadly, they are taking this year off and planning to attend the Gala and Auction instead. If anyone in the SJV community is a caterer, works for a caterer, or knows a great caterer - please reach out to Ann V. at avandewark@sjvkirkland.org. We would like the opportunity to support one of our own. Also, everyone is welcome to join us in planning for the Gala. Our next planning meeting will be this Thursday, April 27 at 6:00pm in the Social Hall.
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STYRFOAM RECYCLING FOR EARTH DAY
This Weekend, April 29-30
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Mark your calendars and save your Styrofoam for recycling at St John Vianney. All material must be clean, dry, and free from any tape or labels. Look for the #6 or EPS inside the recycle symbol.
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MOVERS FOR MOMS
Collection Ends Sunday, April 30
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Two Men and a Truck have once again asked us to fill the box in the narthex with gifts that will be distributed to mothers in local homeless shelters this Mother's Day. Please consider filling a gift bag for a mom in a homeless shelter and dropping it off in the box in the narthex.
Suggested Items: chocolate, personal care items, lotions, make up and makeup cases, fuzzy socks, journals, pens, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, tissues, paper towels, laundry pods, toilet paper, small handbags, individually wrapped snacks, small items that are easily transportable.
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TACO TAKEOVER TO SUPPORT OUR HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TREK
Monday, May 1 from 5:00-8:00pm at La Corona, Kirkland
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Andres will generously donate 40% of all purchases excluding alcohol to our High School Esperanza Mission Trek. We’d love to see you there!
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE LOST SOMEONE TOO SOON
Tuesday, May 2 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 at 7:00pm. Please contact Dana, 206-371-0803, for more information. |
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LUNCH MAKING FOR THE HOMELESS
Thursday, May 4 at 10:00am in the Social Hall
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We meet every first Thursday of the month at 10:00am. The sack lunches we make are taken to 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 100 homemade cookies for each of our lunch making days to put 2 cookies in each of the 50 lunches we make. Let Laura know if you want to make some, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org. Hope to see you!
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YOUTH MIGRANT PROJECT DAY TRIP
Saturday, May 6
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FLORES DE MAYO WITH SPECIAL GUEST JESSE MANIBUSAN
May 6-7
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Singer, songwriter, catechist, storyteller, humorist, and evangelizer - Jesse Manibusan will be at our church May 6-7. Jesse travels the world presenting parish missions, concerts, retreats, keynotes, and youth conferences. His popular songs include Bless the Lord, Love Never Fails, Fish with Me and Hold On to Love. It will be a blessed event. Hope to see you there!
Read Jesse Manibusan's bio here.
Jesse will sing at all the weekend Masses
- Saturday at 5:00pm, and Sunday at 9:00am and 11:00am
Q & A with Jesse
Procession & Crowning of Mary
- Sunday at 3:00pm
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You are welcome to bring statues of Mary from different countries to carry during the procession.
- You are invited to display your statue in the chapel throughout the month of May.
Jesse will perform a Marian Concert
- Sunday at 4:00pm
- Entry to Concert by Donation
Multicultural Potluck Reception
- Following the Concert
- Please bring a dish to share
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NURSERY
Free and staffed during the 9:00am and 11:00am Masses.
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FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION
Session #2 is Friday, May 5 at 7:00pm or Saturday, May 6 at 10:00am.
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB
This Sunday will be our last session for the 2022-23 school year - the Survivor Party! We offer sessions for 3-year-olds through grade 5. Learn more
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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WE'RE HIRING
We are seeking a part-time full charge bookkeeper, a part-time afternoon receptionist, and a part-time pastoral assistant for music. Apply here.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP
Qualified high school seniors are eligible. Applications due Sunday, May 21 at midnight. Learn more
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DEL & DARLEENE BROWN COMMEMORATIVE GOLF TOURNAMENT
Get your golf foursome together. Register or sponsor the tournament here.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
For kids 5 years old through 5th grade. Middle and High School youth are encouraged the volunteer. For more information and to register click here. Email Laura to help or plan, Lstanger@sjvkrikland.org.
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MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RETREATS
Men: July 14-16, Women: July 21-23, save the dates! Registration forms will be available in the beginning of summer.
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PILGRIMAGE TO SACRED PLACES IN OREGON
August 21-22, a charter bus will take you to Our Lady of Peace Retreat House, Mount Angel Abbey, and The Grotto in Portland. The cost is $300 per person. For more information and to register, click here.
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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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KIRKLAND TOGETHER: RECOGNIZING ANTISEMITISM
Saturday, April 29 from 3:00-6:00pm at Kol Ami, Kirkland
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The Anti-Defamation League reports incidents of anti-Jewish bias at synagogues and Jewish community centers rose 61% during 2022, while children in school grades K-12 reported a 106% increase in such incidents. SJV, a co-sponsor of this event, invites you to join in an opportunity to work together to understand antisemitism and create an increasingly vibrant and inclusive Kirkland. For more information or to register go to: https://www.kolaminw.org/kirkland-together.
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