Newsletter | April 9, 2024 | |
Archbishop Paul D. Etienne and the Priest Personnel Board released the Official Appointments including pastors, parochial vicars, and other assignments. This was after several months of consultation with priests, deacons, staff, and parishioners from around the archdiocese. New assignments will go into effect on July 1, 2024. | |
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PARISH LISTENING SESSIONS
This Weekend, April 13 & 14 after all Masses
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In July we will be welcoming Father Brad Hagelin, Pastor, and Father Val Park, Vicar.
Father Brad Hagelin was ordained to the priesthood in 2011. He grew up in Seattle's Our Lady of Fatima Parish and graduated from Seattle Prep. As a freshman at Gonzaga University, he had a powerful conversion experience, and after graduating entered Mundelein Seminary, where he earned a Bachelor's in Theology, a Master's in Divinity, and Licentiate in Sacred Theology. His favorite parts of priestly ministry are preaching, teaching, and stewarding the charisms of a parish, "According to Vatican II, the primary job of a pastor - other than celebrating the liturgy - is to 'foster with diligence the various humble and exalted charisms of the laity.' It is my role to help uncover, discern and test these gifts, and then to call them out and help people employ them so that they can be arranged in harmony to build up the kingdom of God. It is a great joy when people see how the Lord uniquely loves them and equips them." Fr. Brad also enjoys skiing and stand up paddleboarding.
Father Val Park was ordained to the priesthood in 2021. He was born in Incheon, South Korea, and has lived in Korea and Vietnam. He speaks fluent Korean and English, and is working on Spanish. At Western Washington University, Fr. Val enjoyed the strong faith community of the Newman Center. At the encouragement of the priest at his home parish, he answered the call to become a priest and studied at Mount Angel Seminary. Fr. Val's favorite part of priestly ministry is administering the Sacrament of Reconciliation and celebrating the Eucharist, "Hearing confessions is challenging, but also what I find the most rewarding. People come into the confessional, bringing their brokenness,
wounds, and transgressions, and I witness God's loving mercy transforming them into peace, joy, and love. I get to be a bridge of Christ's loving mercy." Fr. Val also enjoys watching and playing sports (especially basketball and baseball), hiking, walking, and cooking/eating ramen.
This weekend we will be using the Synodal Listening method and will ponder the following:
- Share your top thought about the new Pastor and Parochial Vicar selections. What are your hopes and fears about this?
- What one thing do you want the new Pastor to know about SJV?
Your participation helps determine what our parish partnership will look like. Be involved and support SJV and its ministries!
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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
READINGS FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
PRACTICE OF FAITH
Imagine eating with the risen Jesus. What would you serve him? What would you talk about? Would you laugh or be serious?
- When Jesus appeared to his disciples, "he opened their minds to understand" (Luke 24:45). What aspects of our faith tradition do you struggle to understand?
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 is during the Sunday 9:00am Mass.
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LAST CHANCE TO BOWL WITH FR. VU!
This Saturday, April 13 at 11:00am - Kenmore Lanes
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No plans Saturday morning! This is your opportunity to spend some time with Fr. Vu before his new appointment. Come bowl with us and join the fellowship and fun! We are having our third Annual Bowling Tournament! Tournament fees are $50 for parishioners and will include pizza and a drink. Altar Servers are free as a thank you for their service.
Prizes for the top two winners, and a prize for the player whose score is closest to Fr. Vu’s score. Everyone is welcome and you don’t need to be a great bowler to join us. Bring the family. Be a part of the SJV community out in the community! And help raise funds for the church while having fun! Sign up at sjvkirkland.org/parish-groups/#bowling by this Thursday morning! Winners get bragging rights for the year!
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HS MISSION TREK FUNDRAISER
This Sunday, April 14 at 3:00pm
| Break out your poodle skirts, bobby socks, and saddle shoes, we’re headed to the 1950s! The SJV Knights of Columbus & High School Esperanza Mission Trekkers are hosting an afternoon of music with family and friends. We’re gonna shake, rattle, and roll with our house band, Mixed Plate, and special guests from our trek! Light refreshments will be provided by the HS Mission Trekkers. Donations gratefully accepted to support their trek to Tijuana this June. Be there or be square! | |
CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB MICROLOAN BUSINESSES | |
CKCC raised $1,642.26 for Operation Rice Bowl! Wow, your generous support for your kids and their microloan businesses encouraged and affirmed their efforts as well as planted seeds for these kids to help support Catholic Relief Services in the future. A number of our kids showed signs of business acumen! And it is a blessing that they did it for the Grace of God and to serve others. | |
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AFGHAN REFUGEE FAMILY UPDATE
Nabila, Farhad and their children have been Reunited!
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Nabila and her triplets were reunited with her husband, Farhad, and young daughter last Tuesday at SeaTac. After 2 years and 9 months of separation following Nabila’s evacuation from Kabul, this reunion felt miraculous. Words cannot describe seeing Nabila’s joy in holding her daughter again. They were greeted at the airport by their cousins and all celebrated together that evening breaking the daily Ramadan fast with a family feast.
We are so grateful to all of you for your support and prayers for these families. This would not have been possible without your generosity. Continued prayers are requested for a speedy reunion for Shamila and her husband Bilal.
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Thank you to everyone that participated in the Divine Mercy celebration. The prayer procession and the potluck, celebrating the Holy Divine Mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ were a special blessing to us all. Special thanks to the Filipino Community for initiating the event and to everyone that helped in any way.
There is nothing that man needs more than Divine Mercy – that love which is benevolent, which is compassionate, which raises man above his weakness to the infinite heights of the holiness of God.
—Shrine of Divine Mercy in Cracow, Poland
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Alexander Joseph, child of Justin & Chrystal
Nicholas, child of Trevor and Tais
who were baptized last Sunday. May the love, peace, and joy of your baptisms bring everlasting happiness to your families.
Infant Baptisms are celebrated on the first Sunday of each month during the 11:00am Mass. To register your child, please get a baptism packet from the parish office. A baptism class is required the day before the baptism at 10:00am. Contact Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org to reserve your spot.
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The funeral Mass for parishioner Silvestre 'Bing' Medina will be this Friday, April 12 at 11:00am. Lord, bring him into your loving arms and grant him peace and rest.
If you are able to provide a salad or dessert for the reception, please contact the parish office.
There will be no 9:00am Adoration & Mass that day.
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APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH | |
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During this month, Archbishop Etienne is encouraging everyone to increase our awareness, to educate ourselves and our communities, and to pray for healing for those who have been tragically impacted by the scourge of child abuse.
For Archdiocese safe environment standards, go to archseattle.org/for-parishes/safe-environment. To learn more about the Archdiocese’s commitment to transparency and helping victims of abuse, go to protect-seattlearchdiocese.org.
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RIDWELL
Keep Even More Plastics from Landfills
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- Save up your Plastic Film during April! This plastic cannot be recycled curbside, so bring it to church Wednesday, April 10 through Friday, May 31 and Ridwell will help it turn into long-lasting decking! Collection box located by the Welcome Table.
- Join Ridwell to help SJV recycle plastic film all year! When 10 families join Ridwell with the button below, SJV will keep plastic film out of landfills for the entire ‘24/’25 school year!
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This Friday, April 12 there will be no Adoration & Mass. You are welcome to attend the Funeral Mass of Silvestre 'Bing' Medina at 11:00am that day. | |
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CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING RETREAT SERIES
Saturday, April 20 from 8:30am - 12:00pm at Holy Family, Kirkland
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Join the East King County Deanery Outreach Committee and Catholic Community Services for the third retreat in our series. This retreat features Jeff Renner, Chief Meteorologist - Retired KING-5 Television, and renowned speaker from our own Archdiocese, and will focus on the CST principles of Care for Our Creation and Solidarity. | |
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PLANNING MEETING
Sunday, April 28 after the 11:00am Mass
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Calling interested volunteers - adults and youth, come brainstorm ideas for the upcoming VBS!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: HOMETOWN NAZARETH
Tuesday, June 25 - Friday, June 28
This is an immersive Holy Land Adventure. We will travel back to Hometown Nazareth, where Jesus was a kid.
Due to Northshore schools' extended school year, our first day of Camp will begin in the EVENING from 3:45-7:00pm - the theme this day is Jesus had a family and we do too! Bring your family for dinner and dancing, and celebrate and learn about what life was like when Jesus was a kid!
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CALLING ALL PARTYERS!!
Tomorrow - Wednesday, April 10 at 5:30pm in the Social Hall
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Come plan the next Gala and Auction. We take young or not, experienced party planners or not, enthusiastic or not. Come enjoy some community, and help plan for a fun event. Coming to these planning sessions doesn’t mean that you are volunteering for anything. Everyone is welcome! Light refreshments are always served. We hope to see you there! | |
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SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Tomorrow - Wednesday, April 10 at 7:00pm via Zoom
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“To all people of good will who are working for social justice: never tire of working for a more just world.” – Pope Francis.
To learn more about the work of this committee, please visit sjvkirkland.org/outreach/#social-justice. All are welcome to join us at our next meeting. Please contact Susan for the link.
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SENIOR DINNER
This Saturday, April 13 at 6:00pm
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If you are 55 or older, we would like to invite you to join us! We meet on the second Saturday of each month following the 5:00pm Vigil Mass for dinner, and the Left, Right, Center dice game, so bring four quarters! Price is $10/person (cash only please). Sign up by Today, Tuesday, April 9 by contacting the parish office. Hope to see you! | |
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Thursday, April 18 at 7:00pm
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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. For more information contact the Grand Knight, Brad Lund. | |
This information was presented in past newsletters. | |
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STYROFOAM RECYCLING FOR EARTH DAY
Save your Styrofoam for recycling at SJV on Sunday, April 28 from 10:00am - 2:00pm. All material must be clean, dry, free from any tape or labels, and have the #6 or EPS inside the recycle symbol. Contact Susan for more information.
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DEL & DARLEENE BROWN COMMEMORATIVE GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, May 31 at Legion Memorial Golf Course in Everett. Get your “foresome” together! Sign up
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SAVE THE DATES
Men’s Retreat – July 12-14 | Women’s Retreat – July 19-21
Both at St. Andrew’s House on the Hood Canal. Registration forms available soon!
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FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION
Our next session is scheduled for this Friday, April 12 at 7:00pm or Saturday, April 13 at 10:00am. Learn more
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB
We resume this weekend, April 14/15. New members and volunteers are welcome to CKCC any time. Learn more
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YOUTH GROUP
Join us this Sunday, April 14 from 5:00-6:30pm for Issues night: Hobson's Choice. New youth are always welcome! Learn more
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CONFIRMATION PREPERATION
Our required mini retreat is Saturday, April 20 from 2:30-7:30pm. Learn more
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Open to all struggling with the loss of a loved one. Join us the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. Our next meeting is May 7. Contact Dana for info.
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WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP
Join us the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm for wine, chocolate, and great discussion. The May book is The Last Green Valley by Mark Sullivan. The June book is The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. Learn more
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SJV VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
How can you best use your gifts?
Learn more
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