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Newsletter | May 7, 2024

238 years old and still interceding for us!

ASCENSION OF THE LORD

JOIN US FOR MASS THIS WEEKEND

Saturday at 5:00pm

Sunday at 9:00am

Sunday at 11:00am

No Coffee & Donuts this Sunday



READINGS FOR THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD


PRACTICE OF HOPE

Each day this week, in anticipation of Pentecost, pray for the Holy Spirit:


Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.

And kindle in them the fire of your love.

Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created.

And you will renew the face of the earth.

O, God,

who by the light of the Holy Spirit,

did instruct the hearts of the faithful,

grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise

and ever enjoy his consolation.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.


  • How can you be a sign of God's saving presence? Is there a weekly service you can undertake for the summer?



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.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Dear Lord, we humbly come before You, giving thanks for the gift of motherhood. Thank You for the special role that mothers and mother figures play in our lives. We want to celebrate them and all they do for us. Thank You, Lord, for their unconditional, faithful love and sacrifice. We pray that they will be blessed with good health, happiness, and peace of mind. We ask that You grant them wisdom, strength, and courage as they meet the unique challenges of motherhood. Bless them abundantly for all they do. May they feel Your nearness and know Your peace. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.

ONE MISSION, ONE FAMILY - TOGETHER IN CHRIST

Through the Annual Catholic Appeal, our parish has been answering the call to support our shared mission – to help one another encounter Christ and put the Gospel into concrete action.


Your gift is integral to bringing faith formation programs to life, inviting youth and young adults into the Church, fostering a welcoming community, and providing for the spiritual and physical needs of every person we encounter.


Thank you to all who have returned your Annual Catholic Appeal pledges and gifts. As you know, all funds received over our goal will be returned to our parish. 10% will go to SJV Outreach, and the remaining will go to replacing the mats outside the narthex doors and landscaping outside the doors of heaven.


It’s easy to give to the 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal online using the button below.

Give Online
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

THANK YOU

To those who helped with Rick Matson’s funeral reception - Tara Grosso, Haylie Grosso, Connie Lambert, Melinda Lund, and Rose Frandanisa - and those who donated food!


Extra thanks to Tara and Haylie for helping with setting up the church and organizing the parts of the Funeral Masses for Filomena Ramos and Rick Matson.


Thank you to this hard-working crew for giving your time to make this process a little easier for families in their time of sorrow. God bless you!

 

If you would like to help those in our community who are grieving to celebrate the life of their loved one with funeral hospitality, please contact the parish office.

FLORES DE MAYO

What a Blessed Sunday Flores de Mayo! Mama Mary “showering” us with her motherly love, graces, mercies, and blessings. We thank all our SJV parish family, especially the children, who in spite of the rain pulled the carriage of Mother Mary. We thank everyone who shared their blessings of food for the table of plenty for the whole family. Thanks to everyone who shared their gifts to decorate the Mama Mary float so beautifully. Thanks to those who donated the flowers that were used to adorn Mama Mary. Thank you to those who shared their time for the success of our Flores de Mayo. Thank you all! Papa God, bless us. Mama Mary loves us!

WELCOME TO THE FAITH

Sarah, child of Glauber & Cecilica

Alondra, child of Ramon & Leonor

Paige Elizabeth Ann, child of Greg & Erin


These beautiful children 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 after 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 to reserve your spot.

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

RIDWELL

Our free Plastic Film collection through Ridwell ends this Monday, May 13.

We will not accept Plastic Film after this date.


If you’d like SJV Preschool/parish to earn free plastic film pick up during the 24/25 school year, we need at least 10 families to sign up for Ridwell before May 31.


Check it out:

http://get.ridwell.com/SJV-Preschool


So far 3 families have signed up. Thank you!

GOODWIN GROUP TREK

October 26 - November 2, 2024

Were you unable to join our adult trek this May? All are welcome to join Ken & Mary Goodwin for their Esperanza, Int., trek to Tijuana this fall. Contact Ken and Mary at 425-466-4460 or goodwin.hp@gmail.com for more information.

NEXT TWO WEEKS

WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP

Tonight - Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00pm in the Parish Office

The first Tuesday of each month our Women’s Book Group gathers with wine and chocolate to discuss a book that has been chosen by the group. You do not need to read the book to come. The May book is The Last Green Valley by Mark Sullivan. The June book is The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Tonight - Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00pm in Room 8

Open to all who are struggling with the loss of a loved one. Please join us the first Tuesday of each month. Please contact Dana for more information. 

CONFIRMATION MASS

Tomorrow - Wednesday, May 8 at 7:00pm

Parishioners are encouraged to help us celebrate as 17 of our youth become full members of the church and receive gifts from the Holy Spirit. Auxiliary Bishop Eusebio will be presiding. 

SENIOR DINNER

Saturday, May 11 after the 5:00pm Mass in the Social Hall

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, May 7 by contacting the parish office.

GIFT BAG DRIVE FOR UNHOUSED MOMS

Donate by this Sunday, May 12

Donate a filled gift bag for unhoused Moms for Mother’s Day. Sophia Way Shelter serves over 100 women every day. Please click on the above flyer to see the items most needed to support these women. Thank you for your generosity. 

2024 DEL & DARLEENE BROWN COMMEMORATIVE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Friday, May 31 at 8:30am - Legion Memorial Golf Course, Everett

Come show your support for Fr. Vu as we celebrate his last SJV Golf Tournament as Pastor with one of his favorite activities. Get your “foresome” together for an awesome time - games, prizes, comradery, and fun included! $150/player includes lunch. Proceeds support programs and outreach at SJV. Use the button below to sign up by this Monday, May 13.


Consider sponsoring the Golf Tournament. The Catholic community is eager to support Catholic backed businesses. Organizations that sponsor receive name and logo recognition.

Signup or Sponsor

AUCTION PLANNING MEETING

Tuesday, May 14 at 5:30pm

Thank you to Tara Grosso and Norma Estoy, who have volunteered to co-chair the auction! We are excited to see how you’ll share your gifts!


Come support them at the next planning meeting. All are welcome!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Thursday, May 16 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 For more information contact the Grand Knight: Brad Lund or click here.

PENTECOST

May 18-19

The "birth day" of the Catholic Church is coming up! Wear red for Pentecost to remind us of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the apostles.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PLANNING MEETING

Sunday, May 19 after the 11:00am Mass

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!

Print Registration Form & Pay Online

REMINDERS

This information was presented in past newsletters.

FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION

Our next session is Friday, May 10 at 7:00pm or Saturday, May 11 at 10:00am. Learn more

FR. VU'S THANK YOU CELEBRATION & DINNER

Sunday, May 26 at 4:00pm in the Social Hall (Memorial Day Weekend)

RSVP by May 22

WE'RE HIRING

Part Time Receptionist

Pastoral Assistant for Youth Ministry

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Please step up and volunteer in an area that interests you.

Volunteer Opportunities

MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RETREATS

Men’s Retreat – July 12-14 | Learn More and Registration Form

Women’s Retreat – July 19-21 | Learn More and Print Registration Form

SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE

All are welcome to our next meeting, Wednesday, June 12, 7:00pm via Zoom. Contact Susan for the link. Learn More

PARTNERS IN THE GOSPEL

Learn more

AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE

HFK PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN

Are you interested in learning more about Holy Family Parish School? Join us Sunday May 19 from 10:00-1:00, following the 9:00 and 11:00 Masses, for an open house specifically for Pre-K and Kindergarten. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our dedicated Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers!


At Holy Family Parish School, we welcome families who are seeking a Catholic education for their children. We are delighted to offer tours for families with students entering grades PreK-8 in the 2024-2025 school year. Come experience the perfect blend of knowledge and faith at Holy Family Parish School!


To schedule a tour and immerse yourself in a "typical" school day at HFK, please feel free to email epoor@HFKSchool.org or call 425-827-0444, ext. 202. You can also visit www.hfkschool.org to register for a tour.


Additionally, we invite you to join us for our all-school Masses every Wednesday morning at 8:40 am, where you can witness our amazing students in action. All are warmly welcome to attend.


For families considering our Pre-K program, we offer the flexibility of choosing between a full-day or half-day option for your child. After care services are also available until 5:00pm. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Stephanie Riley, our Preschool Director, at sriley@hfkschool.org. You can find applications on our school website at www.hfkschool.org.

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