Newsletter | January 23, 2024 | |
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | |
JOIN US FOR MASS THIS WEEKEND | |
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Saturday at 5:00pm
Sunday at 9:00am
Sunday at 11:00am
READINGS FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PRACTICE OF HOPE
Jesus' expulsion of the demon is a powerful reminder of the truth of his teaching. We who believe in him commit ourselves to that same struggle against evil.
- In what ways do you yield to evil? How have you resisted evil? Pray for the courage to withstand whatever evils confront you.
- As Jesus exercised his teaching authority, people saw that he fulfilled God's promise to send a great prophet to speak on his behalf. Who speaks truly for God today? How can you too speak in ways that help other believe that God's goodness prevails over evil?
- For St. Paul, who thought Christ would come again at any moment, marriage was a distraction from serving God. Today we celebrate how marriage can strengthen commitment to the Lord. Reflect on your close relationships. Do they lead you toward or away from God?
We are doing our best to continue to provide a safe space to worship for everyone. Click here to see current COVID safety measures.
Live Stream Mass on the weekend is currently during the Saturday 5:00pm Vigil Mass. Beginning in Lent we will switch to live streaming the Sunday 9:00am Mass.
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FEAST OF THE SANTO NIÑO
This Sunday, January 28 during the 9:00am Mass
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We are celebrating the Feast of the Santo Niño this Sunday! If you have an image/statue of the Santo Niño please bring it to be blessed by Fr. Vu at the end of the 9:00am Mass.
At the beginning of that Mass, you are invited to process in with Fr. Vu, holding your image/statue, during the entrance hymn. For those who would rather not, you can place your image/statue on the table that will be by the sanctuary.
What is the Feast of Santo Niño and why do we celebrate it? On the Feast of the Santo Niño, we honor the Child Jesus. Devotion to the Holy Child Jesus is widespread and popular among Filipino Catholics. Each year people come from all around to celebrate the feast with special Masses, dances, and processions in which the participants carry a statue of the Holy Child Jesus as a reminder of the 16th Century arrival of Christianity in the Philippines. The image of the Santo Niño is found on the altars in almost every Filipino home. The Holy Child Jesus is revered as the protector and guardian of children, and parents invoke the intercession of the Santo Niño to keep watch over their children.
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NORTHWEST CATHOLIC COLLECTION
This Weekend, January 27-28
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Through Northwest Catholic magazine and NWCatholic.org, the Church is able to enter every home with stories to inspire, teach and inform. Your generosity allows Northwest Catholic magazine to be sent free of charge to all Catholics in Western Washington. Thank you for your continued support of this collection. | |
Letters acknowledging your contributions for federal income tax purposes are available in the narthex after Mass this weekend. Please pick yours up to help reduce mailing costs. Auction contribution letters are enclosed if it pertains to you. Our sincere appreciation for your continued donations that support us in fulfilling our mission. | |
WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED | |
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Steven Tutone Manuatele, child of Donny & Alberta
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 during the 11:00am Mass. To register for your child please get a Baptism packet from the parish office. Contact Laura to reserve your spot. Go to sjvkirkland.org/sacraments/#baptism for more information.
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WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR HIGH SCHOOL ESPERANZA MISSION TREK NEXT WEEK | |
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TACO TAKEOVER TUESDAY
Tuesday, January 30 from 5:00-8:00pm at La Corona
Join us for dinner and support our High School Mission Trek. Andres at La Corona will donate 40% of all purchases, excluding alcohol, to our High School Mission Trek.
HIGH SCHOOL ESPERANZA MISSION BAKE SALE
February 3-4 after all Masses
Stop by the Social Hall after Mass to support our trekkers as they work their way to Tijuana. Take advantage of the opportunity to purchase fresh tamales donated by the SJV Latina Group.
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LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Sunday, February 11 during the 11:00am Mass
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SJV's Vietnamese Community will offer a song to Our Lady during the 11:00am Mass, then they will host a reception in the Social Hall afterward. Please join us as we celebrate the year of the Dragon! | |
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CRAB FEED
Saturday, February 24 after the 5:00pm Mass
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The SJV Knights of Columbus will be hosting the annual Crab Feed event on February 24. Ticket sales have begun in the narthex after the weekend Masses. Please help them raise money to fund the causes they support throughout the year, like:
- Pennies for Heaven, which supports the three dioceses in Washington State to help defray the cost of education for our seminarians.
- RSVP, in which donations go directly to seminarians to help with their personal expenses.
- ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy), which supports pregnant women, mothers, and their children by serving pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes.
- Coats for Kids, in which the Knights purchase and distribute new, all-weather winter coats throughout our local area.
- The Knights donate to many of SJV's ministries and needs throughout the year, including the SVDP Society, facility maintenance, etc.
- Scholarship Program, in which we offer financial aid to our graduating high school seniors planning to attend college.
Thank you for your support!
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Here is how it works:
When you come to church (every time or once a week, it's up to you) bring an item, food or paper goods, and drop it in the St. Vincent de Paul donation box. Something that works for a parishioner is to purchase one or two extra items when she shops. She leaves them in her car and takes it with her when she comes into church. The donation box will always be full! If you haven't decided what to do for Lent, this might be an idea for you. Once it becomes a habit, you may not want to stop. Challenge yourself!
Thanks to all who already bring an item for the St. Vincent de Paul donation box on a regular basis!
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PRAYING THE MASS
Reflection as Mass Begins
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Every time we gather to pray together, it is because we have been invited. Jesus has made a place for each of us at the table. He invites us to become one with him - and through our union with him, to become one with each other. That is why there is so much singing at Mass: because there is nothing like singing together for expressing our unity and helping to strengthen it.
Music is not just decoration at Mass. We are singing the Mass - singing our prayer! At Mass, music is not just for the trained musicians, not just for those who can sing in tune. Singing is for everyone. We are all part of the Body of Christ, and all our voices are needed.
So, let us rise for the entrance - and sing!
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RUMMIKUB
Today - Tuesday, January 23 at 7:00pm in the Social Hall
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We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm. 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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CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING RETREAT SERIES COMING TO ST. JOHN VIANNEY CHURCH
This Saturday, January 27 from 8:30am - 12:00pm at SJV
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Join us for hospitality at 8:30am followed by morning Mass celebrated by Father Vu. The retreat will feature Rich Shively, Archdiocese of Seattle Seafarer Center; Jose Ortiz, CCSWW Northwest Latino Network Builder and former Tri-Parish Food Bank/YMP Director; and Evan Wipf, SJV Parishioner and Snohomish & Island County Labor Council Delegate. Our panelists will help us understand the Catholic Social Teaching Principles of Right & Responsibilities and the Dignity of Work & the Rights of Workers and how we can use them to live the word of God.
In support of our Catholic Social Teaching Retreat, we are Collecting Donations for our local Seafarers Ministry. Please support our PNW Seafarers by contributing items for their ditty bags (small pouches used by travelers to store essential items, especially those used by sailors, fishermen, or military personnel). Items can include knit hats, full-size shampoo and body wash, deodorant, full-size toothpaste, individually packaged toothbrush, shaving cream, razors, sanitary pads, tampons, face wash, bottles of ibuprofen or Tylenol. Please place all donations in the box in the Narthex labeled Seattle Seafarers. For more information, please visit mts-seattle.org/ditty-bags.
Participants as well as those unable to attend the retreat are asked to donate "ditty bag" items to support the Seafarer's Ministry. Please see flyer for more details.
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LUNCH MAKING FOR THE HOMELESS
Thursday, February 1 at 10:00am in the Social Hall
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Everyone is invited after 9:00am Adoration & Mass. It usually only takes about 30 minutes. We will be making 100 lunches for the cold weather shelter in Snohomish County.
Donate homemade cookies! You can even drop them off early. This is a real gift to the people that receive them!
Special thanks to Mike McAuliff for purchasing and donating the supplies for the lunches and to Jeff Dahlin who is our faithful delivery driver!
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ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Friday, February 2 after 9:00am Adoration & Mass
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Anointing of the sick is available every first Friday of the month. Anointing of the Sick imparts consolation, peace, and strength and unites the sick person, in her/his precarious situation and her/his sufferings, with Christ in a profound way. Anyone is welcome to receive this healing sacrament. We hope you can experience this sacrament with us. | |
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CANDLELIGHT ROSARY PROCESSION
Friday, February 2 at 7:00pm
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Pray with us during our candlelight Rosary procession in honor of Our Lady. This will be our last candlelight Rosary procession until after Easter. During the Fridays of Lent, we will pray the Stations of the Cross and take part in Soup Suppers for Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl. | |
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YOUNG ADULTS FAITH & BREW
Friday, February 2
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We will join the 7:00pm Candlelight Rosary Procession, then eat, drink, and talk about Lent. RSVP to Maybeth so that there is enough food. | |
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FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION
Begins in February
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Parents and children are asked to come together to our sessions. We do each session twice so you may choose whichever session works best each time. Children will receive the curriculum for the Sacrament of Reconciliation before they receive the Sacrament of Eucharist. Each session lasts about an hour.
First Reconciliation Preparation
Session #1 - Fri. Feb. 2 at 7pm or Sat. Feb. 3 at 10am
Session #2 - Fri. Feb. 23 at 7pm or Sat. Feb. 24 at 10am
Session #3 - Fri. March 8 at 7pm or Sat. March 9 at 10am
First Reconciliation - Children can receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation any time after March 9 at 3:30pm on a Saturday.
First Eucharist Preparation
Session #1 - Fri. April 12 at 7pm or Sat. April 13 at 10am
Session #2 - Fri. April 26 at 7pm or Sat. April 27 at 10am
Session #3 - Fri. May 10 at 7pm or Sat. May 11 at 10am
First Eucharist Rehearsal - Fri. May 24 at 7pm
First Eucharist Celebration - Sat. May 25 at 5pm Mass or Sun. May 26 at 11am Mass
There is a supply fee for the classes, and we will use the Dynamic Catholic Blessed Curriculum. Contact Laura Stanger with questions or concerns. Registration form
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This information was presented in past newsletters. | |
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THE NEWLYWED GAME
To celebrate “World Marriage Day,” the Cana Commission would like to host happy hour with appetizers and “The Newlywed Game” on February 10 after the 5:00pm Mass. Couples of all ages and stages are invited. Free Childcare provided! $20 per couple and there will be some fun prizes! Grand prize is a $200 gift card to Daniel's Broiler and a $200 gift card to the Hyatt! Learn more and sign up
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Open to all struggling with the loss of a loved one. Our next meeting will be February 6. Please contact Dana for more information.
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ADULT ESPERANZA MISSION TREK
All are welcome to join our adult trek to Tijuana to build houses in community with our brothers and sisters across the border May 18–25. To find out more, please come to our informational/planning meeting on Sunday, Feb 25 at 12:00pm in the Social Hall. Contact Susan with any questions.
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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED
If you feel called to serve in this special way while you are at Mass, please contact the parish office for a training. The schedule is flexible.
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB
New members and volunteers are welcome any time. Learn more
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YOUTH GROUP
Join us for Cramming & Games night this Sunday, January 28 from 5:00-6:30pm. Learn more
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
Classes have begun. Contact the parish office if you are interested in receiving the Sacraments of Initiation this Easter. Learn more
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SJV VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
How can you best use your gifts?
Learn more
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JANUARY PARTNERS IN THE GOSPEL UPDATE IS NOW AVAILABLE | | | | |
