JOIN US FOR MASS THIS WEEKEND |
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Saturday at 5:00pm
Sunday at 9:00am
Sunday at 11:00am
PRACTICE OF FAITH
"Do not let your hearts be troubled." These are difficult words for many people to adhere to. It is hard not to be anxious when suffering and sadness enter our lives. Jesus' words in the Gospel are not comparable to an ancient version of modern self-help guides. Our Lord chose to enter into the world's brokenness to reconcile all things to himself. He asks us to be part of this healing work, even when it seems too difficult. He tells us to ask for what we need and he will do it. Set aside a few minutes today to approach Jesus with a deep need. Make your request and trust that Jesus will give it to 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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FLORES DE MAYO WITH JESSE MANIBUSAN
May 6-7
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In the Philippines, Flores de Mayo is a Catholic Marian tradition. The celebration usually includes a candlelight procession praying the Rosary, offering of flowers, then the crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Singer, songwriter, catechist, storyteller, humorist, and evangelizer - Jesse Manibusan will be at our church this weekend May 6-7 to help us celebrate. 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
Children's Mother Mary Doll and Float Making (more information below)
- Sunday at 10:00am in Room 6
- Children are invited to pull their Mother Mary floats during the procession that afternoon.
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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ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2023 |
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Your gift makes a difference to our brothers and sisters who are in prisons, hospitals, at end of life or simply seeking to grow their faith and celebrate the sacraments.
Your gift provides:
- Faith Formation to adults going through the RCIA program
- Chaplains to our prisons in Western Washington
- Seminarian education
- and much more
Please know that your gift, combined with the gift of others throughout the Archdiocese of Seattle, makes it possible for us to be Christ to others.
If you recently made a gift, thank you so much.
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Learn more about our church's patron saint here. |
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED |
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Isabel, daughter of Joel & Emelissa, and Clair Ella, daughter of Rosemarie & Son were baptized last Sunday. May the love, peace, and joy of your baptisms bring everlasting happiness to your family.
Infant Baptisms are celebrated on the first Sunday of each month except during Lent. Our next one is Sunday, June 4 at 12:00 noon. To register for your child please contact Laura to reserve your spot, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
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RED CEDAR TREE FOR EARTH DAY |
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Look for our newly planted red cedar tree in the northeast corner of our property. Thank you to Fr. Vu for the special blessing, the Social Justice Committee for bringing the tree to SJV, and Glen Rollman for his guidance in how to plant and care for the tree.
A Prayer for the Care of the Earth
God our Father and Creator, we give you thanks
for the wonder of creation which inspires us,
The fruit of the Earth which feeds us,
The beauty of nature which grounds us,
And the joy of life which gives us hope.
Heal the places where your creation has been marred,
And restore all creatures to the splendor of your glory,
That all may delight once again in your goodness.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Thank you to all volunteers and Styrofoam donors who came out to support our Styrofoam Recycling Event on Sunday. Together with Holy Family Kirkland we filled a 20’ rental truck with Styrofoam, which SJV parishioners Bob & Shari McCornack delivered to Styro Recycle in Kent. Styro Recycle will process the Styrofoam for manufacturers to be made into plastic products such as picture frames, light switch and outlet covers, crown molding and electronic cases. Thank you for keeping it out of our landfills!
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB |
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What a fabulous and furious year! Our third graders were the high points winners this year! They did a great job as did all or our CKCC clubhouses.
Special thanks to our clubhouse leaders - Lindy Poole, Denise Wipf, Tina and Isha Nold, Katie Ellis, Louie Martinez, Jeanette Yu, Kathy Kaulius, Kim Mijares, Catalina Usandivaras, Carolina Sommer, Aida Smith, Lucas Usandivaras, Rosario Garcia, Kristine Leonard, Jose Ramirez!
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Feedback from our youth taken from the end of year Youth Group survey...
How has Youth Group changed your life in some way?
- I think about God more often
- Getting closer with the Lord
- The way I view things
- I learned more about God
- It has helped me to get to know other people better
- Connected with new people, learned a lot and a way to just relate and escape from stress
- It gives me something to add to my routine and look forward to
- Made me want to go to church more
- Made friends, added Ssnday plans to conncet with God, plus fun
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Thank you to all who came out to support our High School Mission Trek at La Corona and most importantly to Andres for your incredible support for so many years. We are so grateful for you! |
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Rick Heerdt is our Knights of Columbus “Knight of the Month” for May. Rick is always helping at our various fundraising food events with his characteristic upbeat and welcoming attitude. Congrats and thanks Rick!
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ADOPT-A-GARDEN BED
Bed of the Month for April - Colin & Leoni Radford
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So often after mass there is quick exit to the parking lot and a hurry home. Why not take an extra few minutes and wander the grounds before you head for your cars to go home. A wonderful job was done on the landscape here at SJV before Easter and now shrubs are starting to bloom. Many of the rhododendrons are late in blooming this year because of the weather, but now the color is coming out. Take some time to enjoy. Don’t miss the beautiful work done around the statue of Mary. Wonderful efforts on the bed around the statue of Mary, Colin and Leoni.
Join the program and pick out a spot on our property to beautify. This has become a very successful and rewarding program to everyone, especially from the pride you feel from working in our beautiful gardens to make them even better! Contact Tony, tzimrman@yahoo.com or 425-823-9036.
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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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MARGARET'S RETIREMENT CELEBRATION
Sunday, May 21 at 3:00pm
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Retirement may be music to her ears, but we will B Flat without her. Come say goodbye and give her a note of thanks.
Please join us in honoring Margaret with a concert and appetizer reception.
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WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP
Tonight, Tuesday, May 2 at 7:00pm in the Parish Office
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The first Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm our Women’s Book Group gathers with wine and chocolate to discuss a book that has been chosen by the group. Join any time! You do not need to read the book to come to book group. Tonight we will discuss The Maid by Nita Prose.
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
for Family and Friends who have lost someone too soon
Tonight, Tuesday, May 2 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 in Room 8. Please contact Dana, 206-371-0803, for more information. |
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LUNCH MAKING FOR THE HOMELESS
This 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
This Saturday, May 6
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Calling all middle and high schoolers and parents – join us for a day trip to the Tri Parish Food Bank to help with their weekly food distribution. We’ll meet at SJV at 7:45am and return by 5:00pm. Please bring diapers and wipes to donate. Contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org to sign up.
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MOTHER MARY DOLL & FLOAT MAKING
FOR THE FLORES DE MAYO PROCESSION
This 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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GALA DINNER & AUCTION PLANNING
Wednesday, May 10 at 6:00pm in the Social Hall
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"In the Vineyard" the SJV Gala Dinner and Auction will be on November 4. Please join us at our next planning meeting. Everyone is welcome! |
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CONFIRMATION MASS
Thursday, May 11 at 7:00pm
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Please join us as we celebrate the Confirmation of fourteen of our youth. Auxiliary Bishop Frank Schuster will be presiding. Please pray for these youth as they are fully initiated into the Church. May their gifts from the Holy Spirit be used to uplift the Church. |
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YOUNG ADULTS
Saturday, May 13 at 5:00pm for Vigil Mass then a Movie
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Bring a friend and come for fun, food, and fellowship. RSVP to Maybeth, mterashima@sjvkirkland.org before Noon that day so that there will be enough pizza and salad. |
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DIVORCED?
Considering getting an annulment?
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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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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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SJV VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
You are the church!
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PARTNERS IN THE GOSPEL UPDATE |
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The Partners in the Gospel consultative process for parish family configurations has officially begun.
PartnersEdge, consultants who have worked with several other dioceses, delivered “Draft Zero” of potential parish family configurations based on their data analysis. Specifically, PartnersEdge reviewed parish annual report data as well as priest numbers, parish locations and map data to develop this draft.
“Draft Zero” was then reviewed by the Partners Oversight Committee and the Presbyteral Council to provide input that reflects “on the ground” realities in addition to the data. This process was grounded in prayer and much discernment as the groups examined the potential configurations, reviewed historical relationships, identified multicultural communities, discussed travel and commuting challenges and much more. This additional input was collected to refine the potential parish family configurations with the understanding that the input was not for the final draft, but instead to develop “Draft One” for the next phase of consultation with all the priests in the archdiocese.
Priests will have two different opportunities to review and provide feedback before the next draft is developed for feedback and input by parish and school staff and all Catholics later this fall.
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EVENING OF EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO FIGHT THE STIGMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS
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There are over 54 million Americans being affected by mental illness every year. These are people who are experiencing a mental illness or care about someone who is. This includes people we may know at work, our neighborhood and/or our church. The stigma of mental illness can cause people to isolate which can makes things worse. As part of Mental Health Awareness month, the HFK Mental Health ministry has put together a panel of professionals in the mental health field and people who are living with a mental health diagnosis. They will speak about their experiences and be able to answer questions so that we can learn how to end the stigma and grow in understanding.
Panel members include:
- Janie Stevens - Depression and Anxiety disorder
- Anisa Ralls M.A., L.M.H.C. - St. James Cathedral Parish Mental Health and Wellness Ministry Director
- Joe Cotton - Archdiocese Outreach Administrator and Seattle Archdiocese Mental Health Board Member
- Ellen McMahon - Psy D, MBA Meiers Clinics
- David Shaner - Counselor specializing in anxiety and depression
- Joe Stevens - member of NAMI, Archdiocesan Mental Health Board and HFK Mental Health Ministry
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