Newsletter | November 23, 2021 |
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Join your fellow parishioners in coming back to mass, to worship at the Lord’s table, to receive Him in the Eucharist, to fuel your faith. Catholic Churches have successfully developed effective safety protocols. THANK YOU to all the ministers and volunteers who make this possible for SJV!
Please join us at one of the following Masses:
Saturday at 5:00pm
Sunday at 9:00am
Sunday at 11:00am
Some changes you'll see at Mass to protect ourselves, to protect our neighbors, and to protect the ability FOR ALL TO safely worship together - face masks required, ushers seat you, no Holy Water, no singing, no passed basket, and no Blood of Christ. Clearly marked sections for worship are available for people seeking physical distancing. Doors will be open to ensure proper ventilation, so we encourage you to come with coats.
As we enter the new liturgical year this weekend, collection basket passing and Holy Water in the baptismal font will return.
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 live stream.
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SUNDAY MASS OBLIGATION TO BE REINSTATED
December 8
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The general obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation (including the Saturday/vigil Mass) is to be reinstated during Advent on December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
Mass is not a high-risk activity; tens of thousands of Masses have taken place and we have no cases of anyone contracting COVID from attending Mass. Mitigation interventions are still important (staying home when sick, washing hands, wearing a mask, distancing, and good ventilation).
Valid reasons for people to continue to stay home:
- They have underlying conditions, are pregnant or are in a high-risk category.
- They exhibit flu-like symptoms.
- They have good reason to think they might be asymptomatic of a contagious illness (for example, they were in recent contact with someone who tested positive for a contagious illness such as COVID or influenza).
- They care for the sick, homebound or infirmed.
- They are 65 years of age or older (per the Centers for Disease Control’s recommendation for high-risk individuals).
- You cannot attend Mass through no fault of your own (no Mass is offered; you are infirm; or, while wanting to go, you are prevented for some reason you cannot control, such as your ride did not show up).
Livestream Masses and homebound communion ministry will continue.
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We thank God for you, our precious church family!
SJV will be closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26. There will be Mass on Thanksgiving Day at 10:00am. Join us afterward for coffee and pumpkin pie.
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HS ESPERANZA MISSION TREK CHRISTMAS TREE LOT
Opens This Friday, November 26
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Come by our lot to find your perfect Christmas Tree and Wreath, and support our trekkers on their journey to Tijuana, Mexico to build houses this summer. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org for more information.
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ADVENT BEGINS THIS WEEKEND |
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First Sunday of Advent
Bring your Advent Wreath to Mass to be blessed by Fr. Vu
- Saturday, November 27 at 5:00pm*
- Sunday, November 28 at 9:00am and 11:00am
Second Sunday of Advent
- Saturday, December 4 at 5:00pm*
- Sunday, December 5 at 9:00am and 11:00am
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Day of Obligation, Mass Dispensation Lifts
- Wednesday, December 8th at 9:00am* and 7:00pm
Reconciliation Service
- Thursday, December 9th at 7:00pm
Third Sunday of Advent
- Saturday, December 11th at 5:00pm*
- Sunday, December 12th at 9:00am and 11:00am
Fourth Sunday of Advent
- Saturday, December 18th at 5:00pm* - Simbang Gabi
- Sunday, December 19th at 9:00am and 11:00am
The Nativity of the Lord - Christmas
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Friday, December 24th at 5:00pm* and 7:00pm (There will be no morning Adoration & Mass on this day.)
- Saturday, December 25th at 10:00am (There will be no 5:00pm Vigil Mass on this day.)
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
- Sunday, December 26th at 9:00am* and 11:00am
The Epiphany of the Lord
- Saturday, January 1st at 5:00pm*
- Sunday, January 2nd at 9:00am and 11:00am
The parish office will be closed December 24-31. There will be no weekday morning Adoration & Masses on these days.
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Pick up your 50th Anniversary family candle and place it on your Thanksgiving table as a sign of gratitude for your family, the domestic church. Or put your family candle in the center of your Advent Wreath and light it on Christmas to remind you of the light Jesus brings to the world. Candles left at St. John Vianney will be lit near the Holy Family statue to symbolize the ongoing nature of our parish family’s prayers for each other. |
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Thank you again to everyone who participated in some way in the 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner and Auction. We raised almost $50,000 for the new church doors for the center of the back of the church, and about $45,000 for the general needs of the church. We are blessed and grateful to be able to continue being a “Light on Finn Hill” to all our parishioners and neighbors. Thank you!! |
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50TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY BOOKS |
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Pre-ordered books are available to pick up after the weekend Masses and in the parish office during open hours. If you haven't purchased your book, there are only about 20 left. Be sure to get yours before they're gone! Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, for more information.
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For those who provide end of the year charitable contributions through their work, an IRA disbursement, or have family who do so, please take a look at our End of Year/Giving Tuesday webpage at sjmvc.ejoinme.org/SJV50in2021. |
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We are recruiting for the Finance Council and for Monday morning offering counters.
The Finance Council requires a “numbers” knowledge that can come from working in banking, accounting, finance, or the like. You should have familiarity with reading basic financial reports. The Finance Council meets approximately once a month (currently via zoom) and is a consultative body that assists the Pastor with the responsibility for Parish financial management, accountability, and transparency. Please contact avandewark@sjvkirkland.org to receive an application packet.
Offertory counters meet Monday mornings at 8:00am and it takes about an hour. This requires a person who is careful and can count. The candidates will need to submit and pass the archdiocese background check prior to volunteering. We currently have two teams that alternate weeks so that this is not a weekly obligation. Please contact avandewark@sjvkirkland.org to apply. Thank you for your consideration!
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD DRIVE FOR CHRISTMAS BASKETS 2021 |
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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 approximately 70 families, over 280 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.
Nov 27-28 Peanut Butter, Jam/Jelly, Breakfast Cereals, Tuna Fish, Canned Salmon, Chili, Canned Fruit, Mayonnaise, Bisquick, Brownie Mixes, Canned Soups, 5LB Flour, Pasta, TP, Paper Towels, Kleenex, Baked Beans, Cake Mix, Frosting, Cooking Oil.
Dec 4-5 Canned Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Top Ramen, Canned Fruit Juice, Cooking Oil, Coffee (Instant & Bean), Tea Bags, 5 LB Flour, 4LB Sugar, Salt, Jam/Jelly, Pancake Mix, Syrup.
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ANNUAL GIVING TREE |
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Please support our annual giving tree for local families in need by contributing gift cards from Amazon, Fred Meyer, Target, Safeway, and QFC in $25 or $50 denominations, to be used for family gifts and perishable foods. Please write the gift card amount clearly on the card. Gift cards may be turned in to the SJV office during open hours until December 12. Thank you for your support. |
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In response to the survey of parishioners undertaken in August/September requesting more time for fellowship, we have been trying to restart Coffee & Donuts after Sunday Masses. The grocery stores are experiencing shortages of dough, so we have not been able to have a consistent supply of donuts. We are moving to muffins and bagels for the foreseeable future. We want parishioners to stop in, grab an item and some coffee and chat, but we need to continue with the open doors for ventilation and ask that you keep your visiting to around 15 minutes so that we are able to continue gathering in this way.
Additionally, we need more volunteers to make this a reality - particularly after the 11:00 Mass and for cleanup. If you like having donut hour, please consider letting the office know that you will help (once a month or more??) and what Mass you would help after. If everyone attending could clean up after their family is done that would also be very helpful in continuing this ministry. Supplies are located throughout the Social Hall.
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CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD |
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Kids can join us for in-person Children's Liturgy of the Word during the 11:00am Sunday Mass in Room 6 downstairs! |
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB |
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BLESSING BAGS FOR THE HOMELESS |
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Catholic Kids Catechism Club will prepare blessing bags for the homeless again this year. Please consider donating personal care items in the box next to the parish welcome table. |
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No Youth Group this Sunday, November 28. Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend!
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We are very grateful to the many parishioners who have returned a Treasure Commitment Card to the parish. Your generosity supports the mission and the many ministries of St. John Vianney. We thank you for your good Stewardship of all that God has given you. |
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The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available every Saturday from 3:30-4:30pm. The Reconciliation Room is next to our Adoration Chapel.
This Advent there will also be a Reconciliation Service on Thursday, December 9 at 7:00pm in the church.
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WOMEN'S ADVENT MORNING OF REFLECTION
Saturday, December 4 from 9:00am - 1:00pm in the Social Hall
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Free childcare! Bring your mother, grandmother, sister, young adult daughter, or friend. We will reflect on the Young Mother Mary, the older Mother Elizabeth, and the Holy Spirit. We will share in the joy of the Incarnation of Christ and how their saying yes, is reflected in the stories of our own lives.
Please bring a personal care item or gift to fill a blessing bag for a homeless woman at New Bethlehem Center.
Facilitated by Patricia Wuertzer, Living Light Life Coach and Parishioner. $15 per person includes breakfast snacks and lunch. Sign up at the welcome table or email Laura Stanger at Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org to reserve your spot.
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KIDS IN PRESCHOOL THROUGH 5TH GRADE
We need your beautiful artwork for our Parish Christmas Card
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Your original artwork should be no larger than 8.5x11", and you may use any media you like, including photography, painting, collage, sketching, etc. The artwork should reflect the beauty of the nativity story reflected in Isaiah 9:6...
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
All entries must be received in the parish office by 8:00pm on Monday, December 6. Only one entry per child. Judges will be Fr. Vu and the Parish Staff. Winning entries will receive a gift card, and their artwork will be used to create the Parish Christmas Card that will be sent to all the members of our parish!
Please include with your artwork:
- Artist's name and age
- How you would like your name printed on the card if your artwork is chosen
- School
- Parent email address or cell phone number
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A most rewarding ministry in our church is bringing the Eucharist to the homebound. The visits are once a week for about 15 minutes. You would receive a short training and supplies for your visits. There is no greater gift to give and it is so appreciated by those you visit. If you are interested in visiting the homebound or are homebound and would like to receive communion, please contact the parish office. |
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Do you need a little 'sunshine' in your life? If so, Sonshine Ministry prepares and delivers no contact meals on a short-term basis for those who are ill, recovering from surgery, elderly, or with a new baby. If you need to catch a ray of the 'SON’ or would like to prepare an occasional meal for a fellow parishioner, please contact the parish office. |
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Advent begins on Sunday, November 28. It is a time of preparing 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 has chosen the theme “Draw Near to Christ” and invites you to participate in this Advent season with him. Go to archseattle.org/advent for weekly inspiration from the archbishop, ways to prepare for Advent, resources and more.
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