Newsletter | January 24, 2023 |
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FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME |
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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
St. Paul helps us see that what is wise in God's eyes seems fooling to those who chase after the esteem of the world: those who seek first honor, power, and wealth, especially at the expense of others. God's wisdom, foolish in the eyes of the world, is particularly apparent in the beatitudes. Blessed are those who mourn when our culture denies death? Blessed are the merciful in a world that cries out for vengeance? As you read the beatitudes, contemplate the words or phrases that stand out to you. Spend some time in prayer asking God why these words are speaking to you in this moment. What is God calling you to do through these words?
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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NORTHWEST CATHOLIC COLLECTION
This Weekend, January 28-29
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Through NORTHWEST CATHOLIC magazine, NWCatholic.org and social media, the Church is able to enter every home with stories to inspire, teach and help form disciples. For this reason, NORTHWEST CATHOLIC is sent free of charge to every registered Catholic household in Western Washington. Your donation is a great way to share the gift of faith with others. Thank you for your past and continued support of this annual collection.
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Partners in the Gospel is a strategic pastoral planning effort taking place across the Archdiocese of Seattle to re-invigorate and renew our local Catholic Church. Today we face many realities that impact parish life and make it difficult to fully live out our mission. This archdiocesan-wide renewal effort, led by the Holy Spirit and grounded in prayer, will help us better support vibrant, sustainable, mission-focused parish communities across the entire Archdiocese of Seattle. To learn more about Partners in the Gospel, please visit archseattle.org/Partners.
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SJV is in need of an iPad to aid the Liturgical Ministers. If you have an old iPad laying around that isn’t being used, please contact the parish office. We will put it to good use! |
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WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
Saturday, February 11
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We will be acknowledging those married 50 years or more in 2023 in a special way during the 5:00pm Mass. Fr. Vu will also do a vow renewal for married couples at all the Masses that weekend. More details to come! |
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CRAB FEST DINNER
Saturday, February 25 at 6:30pm
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The crab dinner is $50 and includes coleslaw and garlic bread. Don't like crab? Alternatively, you can get a lasagna dinner for $30, which includes salad and garlic bread. Children 12 years old and under are $10. There will also be dessert, a bar and raffle prizes. Come join the fun and enjoy a great meal while supporting the Knights of Columbus. Tickets are available after all the weekend Masses. |
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ADULT ESPERANZA MISSION TREK
May 20-27, 2023
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All adults are welcome to join us as we journey to Tijuana to build houses with our brothers and sisters across the border. We will be having an informational meeting for all who are interested Sunday, February 26, 12:00pm in the Social Hall. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, if you will be joining us at the meeting or for more information.
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RUMMIKUB
Tonight, Tuesday, January 24 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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YOUNG ADULTS
This Saturday, January 29 - 5:00pm Mass Together then Fellowship
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After Mass we'll eat in the Social Hall and play games. RSVP to Maybeth, mterashima@sjvkirkland.org, so there will be enough food.
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Tax letters are available for pick up in the Narthex now through the end of 11:00am Mass on January 29. Auction letters will be in the same envelope with your Parish donations. All remaining letters will be mailed on January 30. If you note any errors or have questions regarding your letter, please contact Ann V. at avandewark@sjvkirkland.org immediately to remedy any mistakes and get a new letter back to you.
Please help save the church money and post office frustration by picking up your letter. When we have a mass mailing, we end up with about one out of six letters returned by the post office for no obvious reason. We would like to get this to you as we greatly appreciate your financial support of our programs.
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The Funeral Mass for Jack White will be on Wednesday, February 1, 11:00am at St. Brendan in Bothell. There will be a Rosary prior at 10:00am, and a reception to follow the Funeral Mass.
Heavenly Father, we ask for your mercy and grace for Jack on his journey into eternal life. Please bring him into your loving arms and grant him peace and rest.
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LUNCH MAKING FOR HOMELESS
Thursday, February 20 at 10:00am in the Social Hall
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We meet every first Thursday of the month to make sack lunches for a local 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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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00pm in Room 8
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If you are grieving the loss of a child, please join us the first Tuesday of each month. For our next meeting we invite you to bring a photo of your loved one to share. Please contact Dana, 206-371-0803, for more information. |
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The “In His Majesty’s Service: A Night of Bidding and Bond-ing” Gala Dinner and Auction netted $61,921 for our General Fund use and you all donated an additional $47,150 for the Fund-a-Need which is the Phase II of the “Doors of Heaven.” Thank you for your generous support of our biggest annual fundraiser for our Parish.
If you had fun at the auction or you didn’t and have thoughts on how to make it better or wish you could have attended, please join us on Wednesday, February 8 at 6:00pm in the Social Hall for a brainstorming session for the 2023 Gala Dinner and Auction. No commitment required, please come and share your ideas and enthusiasm.
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CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
Saturday, February 4 from 2:30-4:45pm then Mass together. Check What's up for more information. Learn more
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FIRST RECONCILIATION/EUCHARIST PREPARATION
Classes begin Friday, February 24 or Saturday, February 25. Learn more
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB
See you this weekend!
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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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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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SJV PRESCHOOL
Registration for the 2023/24 school year for current families/alumni, and scheduling of tours for new families has begun. Contact aschwientek@sjvkirkland.org
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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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Do you like sci-fi, fantasy, AND faith? Join other faithful fans at Doxcon Seattle, a fan convention exploring Christian themes in speculative fiction, gaming, and pop culture, as well as pop culture’s impact on our lives of faith. This year’s theme is “Pilgrims, travelers, and wanderers — what is home?” For more information or tickets, visit https://doxaconseattle.com/.
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