Newsletter | October 12, 2021
WEEKEND MASSES
Our parish is open for in-person Mass and we’re eager to see you all again. 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, and no Blood of Christ. Clearly marked sections for worship are available for people seeking physical distancing.

Please continue to self-screen and stay home if you are not feeling well. Dispensation to attend Sunday Mass is still in effect. Sick, vulnerable, at-risk, and otherwise concerned persons are encouraged to celebrate Mass with us via live stream.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
The Knights of Columbus of SJV has awarded scholarships to Fiona and Alicia. They have distinguished themselves academically in parish and community service, and charitable activities. Congratulations!
OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IS LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY
Saturday, November 6
Invitations will be going out to all Mass attendees next weekend. We will be selling raffle ticket as well. 

Please consider coming to the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, November 6 and staying for our celebration dinner and auction. This year will have a different feel to it, but we have a lot to celebrate and honor. 

You can purchase a seat for the dinner on our website or in the church office. Dinner choices consist of Chef Greg’s Beef Wellington or Chef Bing’s Wild Salmon and are a real deal at $75/person.

We are currently accepting items for the auction. If it is something you would bid on, then others would too. If there are establishments that you frequent, please ask if they would be willing to donate. Let them know it is a special anniversary for us at SJV.

We have sign ups for auction volunteers at the auction table in the narthex.

Thank you! We can’t wait to celebrate together!
YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Since COVID-19 started, it has felt like we have been hiding our light under a bushel basket...

It is time to let your light shine and come together.
We are a light on Finn Hill. A light for the world!

If you don't have a family candle, please stop at the welcome table after Mass or in the parish office during the week to pick up your family candle and instructions for decorating.

Decorated candles will be lit at our special 50th Anniversary Mass with Archbishop Etienne on Saturday, November 6 at 5:00pm.

Let your light shine!
50TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY BOOK
Pre-order Now - Only $30
Celebrate SJV’s marvelous story with the purchase of our 50th anniversary commemorative history book. Find out why, for 50 years, SJV has truly been a light on Finn Hill.
 
Pre-orders can be made on our website using the button below, or pre-order in the Narthex after Mass or in the office during business hours.

Books will be distributed in conjunction with the 50 years celebration in November.

DON’T MISS OUT, LIMITED QUANTITIES ON ORDER.
SJV ORAL HISTORY
Are you a long time member of St. John Vianney Church? Let us record your story after Mass this weekend. Please see Laura Stanger or Susan Weaver after Mass in the Narthex.
YOUNG ADULTS
Friday, October 15, 6:00pm at Silverlake Ramen in Kirkland
Bring a friend and join us for food, fun, and fellowship with good company!
SENIOR SINGLES
Because of our concern about the spread of the delta variant, we have decided to cancel our next Senior Singles gathering, which was scheduled for October 16 after the 5:00pm mass. We will evaluate the status of the pandemic and announce whether we are holding our November gathering in the SJV Newsletter next month. 
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Pope Francis invites the entire Church to support mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the world’s most vulnerable communities. Please keep the Popes missions in your prayers and be generous for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. 
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD DRIVE FOR CHRISTMAS BASKETS 2021
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.

Oct 16-17 Canned Fruit, Jam/Jelly, Canned Vegetables, Spaghetti Sauces, Pasta, Cake Mix, Frosting, Brownie Mix, Pancake Mix, Syrup, Stove Top Stuffing Mix, Salt.

Oct 23-24 TP, Paper Towels, Kleenex, Breakfast Cereals, Canned Soup, Mayonnaise, Canned Stew, Spam, Baked Beans, Rice & Rice Products, Baked Beans, 4LB Sugar, Cooking Oil, Jam/Jelly, Cake Mix, Frosting.
PARISH NURSERY
Mrs. Fitz and Ms. Maria are back in the parish nursery on Sunday mornings during the 9:00am and 11:00am Masses for families with young children. You can find the nursery at the bottom of the stairs. The sound system from the church is pumped into the nursery. If you would like to stay downstairs with your child, you can still hear what is going on in the liturgy. The nursery is recommended for children 1 to 4 years old.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Kids can join us for in-person Children's Liturgy of the Word during the 11:00am Sunday Mass in Room 6 downstairs!
CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB
Come “Discover” what is happening with Catholic Kids’ Catechism Club for children 3 years old through 5th grade. Watch the video above to see how much fun we have while learning about our faith. You can still register to come in person, and there are also online and homeschool options available. For more information or to register, please contact Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org or visit sjvkirkland.org/faith-formation/#catechism-club.

We do need volunteers! If you feel called by the Holy Spirit to join us, please let Laura know! 
YOUTH GROUP
Sundays from 5:00-6:30pm
Join Youth Group for our Cramming & Games night. We will be outside and inside. Please wear your mask and smile underneath it all. It shows in your eyes. For more details or information, please visit sjvkirkland.org/faith-formation/#youth or contact Maybeth, mterashima@sjvkirkland.org.
HIKING GROUP
This Sunday, October 17, 2:00pm at Bridal Trails Park in Kirkland
We'll meet near the trail entrance on the north end of the parking lot. Discover Pass required to park. Contact Tina, tinaapetrusha@hotmail.com, if you are planning to attend.
WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP
Tuesday, November 2 at 7:00pm
Wine, chocolate, and great conversation. Looking forward to seeing you and talking about November's book, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
INFANT BAPTISM
Infant Baptism is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. If you would like to have your child baptized, please contact Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org, to get the online class materials and register for the Baptism session.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
If you know of someone who is interested, or has a spark within them, an inkling of becoming Catholic, and joining the Catholic Faith Community, please contact Fr. Vu or Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
REFLECTIONS ON CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME
From Laudato Si
In our previous columns, we’ve discussed the damage that plastics do to the environment, the adverse effect of plastics on human health, and the spiritual crisis engendered by a reliance on single-use plastics in particular. Since plastics are ubiquitous in our world and so show up in some surprising places (like our toothpaste), it is not possible to entirely eliminate plastic from our lives. But we nevertheless can take small but significant steps to reduce our dependence on plastic products, which in turn lessens environmental degradation, potentially improves our health, and allows us to reassess our spirituality. Some of these steps were listed in previous columns, but we’ll repeat them here along with some additional ones. Remember that you can start small, and that every step you take is significant!

Here are 20 things that you can do to reduce your usage of plastic:

  1. Instead of disposable plastic water bottles, use durable, reusable water bottles. Durable plastic bottles are acceptable, though metal ones are better still. (Incidentally, some of the bottled water sold in stores is simply tap water stored in plastic bottles. You can save by putting your own tap water into a metal bottle!)
  2. Instead of disposable plastic plates or dinnerware, use porcelain plates or dinnerware.
  3. Instead of plastic cutlery (forks, spoons, and knives), use biodegradable cutlery. These products have been vastly improved to be as durable as, or even more durable than, plastic cutlery. Be sure to compost them when you’ve finished using them!
  4. Stop using plastic straws. Instead, use glass straws or stop using straws altogether.
  5. Take your own reusable bags when grocery shopping.
  6. When choosing between products, consider selecting the one with the less plastic content or the less plastic packaging.
  7. Use glass food storage containers instead of plastic ones. Besides being less durable, pathogens breed more readily on plastic than glass.
  8. Use glass, metal, or porcelain containers to store staples instead of plastic ones.
  9. Instead of single-use plastic food storage bags, use durable plastic food storage bags. They’re still made of plastic, but they’re washable, much stronger than single-use plastic bags, and very durable.
  10. Stop using plastic produce bags (unless they’re biodegradable). Just place produce directly in your shopping cart. If you do use the biodegradable bags, be sure to put them in the compost when you’re done with them.
  11. Instead of bread packaged in plastic bags (and nicely loaded with preservatives), buy fresh bread packaged in paper bags. Be sure to recycle the paper bags.
  12. Use plastic-free toothpastes. (Most toothpastes include plastic as an ingredient.) You can also go the extra mile by using a plastic-free toothpaste that’s not packaged in a plastic tube.
  13. When buying new clothes, select clothing made of natural fibers (like cotton and wool) rather than synthetic materials made from plastic. Washing clothing made from synthetic fibers releases microparticles into the water.
  14. If a choice exists (such as for laundry detergents), choose products packaged in cardboard boxes rather than plastic bottles.
  15. Buy milk in returnable glass bottles rather than plastic cartons.
  16. If you’re a wine drinker, buy bottles of wine with cork stoppers instead of plastic stoppers. Besides reducing plastic consumption, this helps to preserve cork forests, which are becoming endangered by the transition from cork to plastic, and the wildlife that depends on them. Be sure to add the cork stoppers to your compost.
  17. If you chew gum, buy plastic-free chewing gum. (The plastic in chewing gum is manufactured from vinyl acetate, which research has shown to cause tumors in lab rats.) Plastic-free gums are made by Simply Gum, Chicza Gum, and Glee Gum.
  18. When ordering take-out pizza, ask that it not include the package saver (the miniature plastic table) in the middle of the pizza box.
  19. If you use lighters, invest in a refillable metal lighter instead of plastic lighters. If you’re a smoker, the extra effort needed to refill your lighter might be just the added incentive you need to quit smoking.
  20. If you still use ice cube trays to make ice, consider replacing them with metal ice cube trays.
HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TREK TO TIJUANA
June 19 - July 2, 2022
Applications Available Now!
High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, please join us!
 
Upcoming Dates:
  • Saturday-Sunday, October 23-24: Bake Sale Fundraiser
  • Sunday, November 14, 3:30-5:00pm: Christmas Tree Sales Orientation in the Tree Shed Lot
  • Sunday, November 21 - Wednesday, December 22: Christmas Tree Sales
 
For more information or an application please contact Susan Weaver, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org.
HS ESPERANZA MISSION TREK BAKE SALE
October 23-24 after all Masses
Please support our trekkers on their journey to Tijuana. All donations gratefully accepted.
GOODWIN GROUP TREK
October 30 - November 6, 2021
Last call to join the Goodwin Group trek and build homes in Tijuana Mexico 10/30-11/6/21. Come experience the profound sense of purpose building community with our friends at www.esperanzaint.org. Contact Kenny Goodwin, 425.466.4460 or goodwin.hp@gmail.com, to be part of this transformational experience. 
PREPARES
Pregnancy & Parenting Support
PREPARES is a nurturing response of the Catholic community, open to all, to provide meaningful, local and sustainable support to vulnerable Washington mothers, fathers, and families as they nurture their children through pregnancy and early childhood. Our vision is that a vulnerable mom or family can come to any Catholic parish in the state and be served.

Every Life Cherished, Chosen and Sent
In response to Right to Life Month, our Parish is kicking off our “Prepares Ministry Program.” If you feel called, please take a blue bag from the rack next to the St. Vincent de Paul bin. Each bag has a target age and check list on it. At this time we are in most need of items for 4 to 5-year-olds. Please put one or two of the items from each section in the bag to help support a family in need who have CHOSEN LIFE! Check off the items you have placed in the bag and return the bag to the St. Vincent de Paul bin when it is completed. The bags will be distributed to families in our neighborhood who call in need of financial support with rent, utilities or food through our St. Vincent de Paul society. If they have a child from pregnancy through 5 years old, we will give them one of the Prepares bags as an additional sign of love, gratitude and hope for their child or children.
SONSHINE MINISTRY
The Sonshine Ministry prepares meals on a short-term basis for parishioners who are ill, recovering from surgery, elderly or with new babies. If you need help with meals, please consider a Sonshine ‘no contact’ meal delivered with our love and prayers! Please call the parish office if interested. If you would like to prepare an occasional meal for a fellow parishioner Sonshine welcomes your help! Please call the parish office at 425 823-0787.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Every Third Thursday at 7:00pm
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 via Zoom. For more information contact the Grand Knight.
FALL CLEAN UP
Saturday, October 23
We are having our semi-annual major clean up, preparing our beautiful gardens for a long winter. We need lots of volunteers, young, old and in between. There is plenty to do for everyone so bring your gloves and tools if you have them. Wheelbarrows are encouraged if you can. We will have a big dumpster on hand. If you have any questions, please contact Greg at gleptich@sjvkirkland.org or 206.940.4072.
ROSARY CRUSADE AROUND THE WORLD
This Saturday, October 16 from 12:00 - 2:00pm
Join other prayer warriors from St. John Vianney by participating in the Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Crusade Around the World at the Kingsgate Park and Ride (13001 166th Ave NE, Kirkland) on Saturday, October 16. Look for the banner of Our Lady and join the group. The Rosary will begin promptly at Noon and the group will recite all four mysteries at the Park and Ride. Dress for the weather and prepare to be there for 2 hours. If you have questions, please contact Rhodora Martinez, 206-450-7907.
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