Newsletter | September 27, 2022 |
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TWENTY-SEVENTH 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 FAITH
In our walk with Christ, we seek to surrender more and more of ourselves to him who held nothing back from us.
SUSCIPE
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, by memory, my understanding, and my entire will, all that I have and call my own. You have given all to me. To you, O Lord, I return it. Everything is yours; do with it what you will. Give me only your love and your grace, that is enough for me.
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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Thank you for your prayers for the success of the Harry Potter Retreat! Here's what some of the youth had to say about it:
- It was very fun
- The sacramental pause video was really interesting!
- A fun 3 days where you can connect with new people!
- The snacks they had were really good and quidditch was so fun!
- I thank everyone who helped plan this fun, exciting retreat! I loved all the junk food! I loved learning how to play quidditch.
- Harry Potter Retreat: fun and games and prayer and reflection! A wonderful place to come and spend your weekend!
- The HP retreat is a powerful experience that connects Harry Potter to the bible.
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Thanks to supporters like you, Water Access Now (WAN) made huge progress in 2022. WAN provided water to 19 more communities this year! Well over 10,000 people gained access to predictable water. There is still work to do! More than 6 million people in Ghana still lack predicable clean water. Here’s how you can help:
If you missed last weekend's Wine Sale Benefit at St. John Vianney, come to the next one:
Sat, Oct 8 / Sun, Oct 9. After all Masses at Holy Family Church in Kirkland
- Sat. 6PM. Immediately after the 5PM Mass. We’ll be doing tastings!
- Sun. 10AM (following the 9AM Mass); Noon (following the 11AM Mass
Buy award-winning wine from our partner, Water from Wine. It’s easy! Buy a bottle for $30, and Water from Wine donates $35 to Water Access Now. Buy the Rose for $22 and WAN gets the entire $22 (first time ever on this). Special State license means no sales tax. Stop by and go home with bottles or cases of incredible wine.
Can’t make it, but still want to buy wine? Order here
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We just received our first rebate check from the ACA campaign in the amount of $6,412.36. If everyone continues to fulfill their pledges, this will make an annual rebate of $25,000, in which 50% will be used to pay for the parking lot renovation and 50% will go towards our Outreach efforts. Thank you to all who have paid AND continue to pay their Annual Appeal pledge. |
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS FOOD BOX COLLECTION IS UNDERWAY! |
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The SJV St. Vincent de Paul society will be assembling and distributing food baskets again this year for families in great need. Last year we helped 72 families, distributing over 300 boxes of food! Of course, we would not be able to do this without your help. Over the next several months, we will be collecting non-perishable food items. When you do your own shopping, please consider purchasing some of the items on the food drive schedule for our pantry. Checks (payable to SJV St. Vincent de Paul) or cash donations are always welcome and may be dropped off in the parish office. Thank you for making stewardship a way of life.
Oct 1-2 Peanut Butter, Jam/Jelly, Breakfast Cereals, Tuna Fish, Canned Salmon, Chili, Canned Fruit, Mayonnaise, Cooking Oil, Bisquick, Brownie Mixes, Canned Soup, Salt, 4LB Sugar, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Kleenex, Cake Mix, Frosting
Oct 8-9 Canned Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Top Ramen, Canned Fruit Juice, Cooking Oil, Coffee (Instant & Bean), Tea Bags, 5 LB Flour, Rice & Rice Products, Cake Mix, Frosting, Peanut Butter, Jam/Jelly, Mayonnaise, Cooking Oil
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YOUTH @ MASS
Every 9:00am Sunday Mass and Donuts
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Join a group of youth who are attending 9:00am Sunday Mass together. We will sit in reserved pews in the back youth area, then enjoy donuts in the Social Hall. Our first group Mass will be Sunday, October 2.
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FALL CLEANUP
Saturday, October 15 from 9:00am - Noon
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Our big Fall Cleanup is coming up! Be sure to get it on your calendar. Help in preparing our beautiful gardens for a long winter. We need lots of volunteers, young, old, and in between. There is plenty to do for everyone so bring your gloves and tools if you have them. If you can’t make that date but still want to help, the dumpster will be here for a week before and after that date and Greg will gladly help you find something to do! |
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THE LITTLE WAY OF MARRIAGE
Saturday, October 15 after the 5;00pm Mass
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St. Therese became one of the greatest saints by learning to do little things with great love. St. Therese Teaches us:
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how to be other-centered
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how to trust in God
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how little actions done for others with great love can transform our lives (and the world!)
The Little Way of Marriage take these powerful spiritual truths from St. Therese and shows you how to apply them to your Catholic marriage.
With the realities and responsibilities of daily life, raising kids, balancing work and home, you look up and realize the connection you enjoy is not always there. There is a longing for deeper connection in all marriages. No matter where you are in your marriage, here’s the good news we want to share with you - Doing little things with great love can open your marriage to the transformative power of God’s grace.
Please join us for this presentation by:
Dr. Sarah and Nathan Bartel
Saturday, October 15, 2022
following the 5:00pm Mass
Free childcare is available. Email Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org to reserve a spot for your child.
Sarah Bartel holds a Ph.D. in Theology from the Catholic University of America. She wrote her dissertation on the family life of St. Therese and her Parents, Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin. Nathan earned an M.A. in Catholic Philosophy from the Catholic University of America, where he focused on virtue ethics and wrote his thesis on “the Productive Household.” Together, they have served in marriage preparation and marriage enrichment ministry in our parish and diocese for over 10 years. We have also been speakers, columnists, and radio hosts along with raising their 5 children!
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RUMMIKUB
Tonight, September 27 at 7:00pm in the Social Hall
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We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month. 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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MOMS MEETUP
This Thursday, September 29 - 6:00pm at Bungalow, Kirkland
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We took a little break over the summer, but we're ready to meet up again! Join us as we toast the start of fall and enjoy the company of a lovely group of fellow SJV moms. Please join the "SJV Moms Meetup" Facebook group for updates about our monthly meetups and to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you!
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STYROFOAM RECYCLING EVENT
Saturday, October 1 from 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Bring your Styrofoam Products to the St John Vianney Church front parking lot to be recycled and help keep them out of the landfill. All material must be clean, dry, and free from any tape or labels. Look for the #6 or EPS inside the recycle symbol. |
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB
Begins This Sunday, October 2 and Monday, October 3
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We offer sessions for 3yrs - kindergarteners during the 9:00am Mass. Parents drop their children off in Room #6 where we learn about the Mass. At about 9:30 the children move into the preschool classroom with Ms. Lindy our catechist, where they hear the Sunday Gospel and have an opportunity to do related crafts, play, and enjoy a snack.
We welcome our 1st through 5th graders to our mad-capped fun on Sundays from 9:55-10:55am OR Mondays from 7:00-8:00pm in Room #6. Registration forms are available at the welcome table and on our parish website.
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YOUTH GROUP
Sunday, October 2 from 5:00-6:30pm
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Join us for Mission Impossible night. Looking forward to seeing everyone! Registration form
Our Youth Group program is all about fun, friendships, and faith. We welcome all youth so bring a friend! Youth group is for 6th-12th graders and we break up into age-appropriate groups. Email Maybeth, mterashima@sjvkirkland.org to sign up for our weekly What’s Up to stay informed.
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BLESSING OF PETS
Sunday, October 2 at 3:00pm
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Our pets are a blessing to us, join us in blessing them. In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, bring your pets for a blessing. |
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JOIN OUR HIGH SCHOOL ESPERANZA MISSION TREK |
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Applications are now available for our 2022-2023 year! Sophomores – Seniors are welcome to join us. Our first meeting with be Sunday, October 2 following Youth Group. Please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, for more information or an application.
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WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP
Tuesday, October 4 at 7:00pm
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The first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM, 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 to the book group. The October Book is How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill. The November Book is Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, October 4 at 7:00pm
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This group is for parents and relatives coping with the loss of a child. We meet the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm in Room 8. Please contact Susan for more information or to signup. |
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LAZARUS CENTER LUNCH MAKING
Thursday, October 6 at 10:00am
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Please join us every first Thursday of the month in making lunches for Lazarus Center, a day shelter for the homeless. All ages are welcome!
Can you bake homemade cookies? We would love to have 400 homemade cookies for each of our lunch making days to put 2 cookies in each of the 200 lunches we make. You can drop them off anytime. Let Laura know if you want to make some, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org. Thanks!
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SJV APPAREL
Order by Saturday, October 8
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Wear your faith and be the LIGHT (or LITTLE LIGHT)!
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Click here to order ADULT Crewneck Short Sleeve T-shirt, Pullover Hoodie, Crewneck Sweatshirt, and Long Sleeve T-shirt
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Click here to order ADULT Jersey Polo
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Click here to order CHILD (LITTLE LIGHT) Crewneck Short Sleeve T-shirt, Pullover Hoodie, and Crewneck Sweatshirt
A limited selection of Adult Pullover Hoodies, Crewneck Sweatshirts, and Jersey Polos are available in the parish office. Please place all online orders before October 8. Items will arrive by October 23.
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HS ESPERANZA MISSION TREK BAKE SALE
October 8-9 after all Masses
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Please support our trekkers as they work their way to Tijuana. All donations gratefully accepted. |
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We are a month away from our Gala Dinner and Auction!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 5th – join us for Mass at 4:00 or come at 5:00 to start Bidding and Bond-ing.
Invitations are coming. Raffle ticket sales are starting up as well.
You can purchase a seat for the dinner after Mass, on our website, or in the church office during the week. Dinner will be a Surf ‘N Turf plate and admission is $100/Secret Agent.
We are currently accepting items for the auction. If there is something you would bid on, then others would too. If there are establishments that you frequent, please ask if they would be willing to donate. Let them know it is a special anniversary for us at SJV.
We will have a wine game again this year, but the liquor laws are different than 3 years ago. We cannot sell any alcohol at less than its market value. Therefore, we need to adhere to the following rules:
- Please donate your favorite bottle of under $25 wine (do not exceed $24.99).
- The wine game will have a $25 price.
- Just remember, whichever bottle you end up with was someone at the parish’s favorite under $25 wine.
- Exciting way to try what may become your new and affordable favorite!
A few parishioners responded to the request for making centerpieces, and one of those volunteers stepped up to head the table decorations committee. We have come up with an amazing centerpiece. If any parishioners were planning on making a centerpiece to bring to the auction, thank you for considering it – we would love to have you join us at the next meeting for the centerpieces or for the general decorations committee. Many hands make LIGHT work! Thank you.
We would also love to have you join us in setting up for the gala, cleaning up for the gala, or if this is not your year to join us at the gala – please buy a raffle ticket or two, donate some items, or come work during the auction. Signups for auction volunteers are at the welcome table in the Narthex.
Thank you – we can’t wait to celebrate our SJV family together!
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From “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” what type of outfit did Bond wear to the dinner with the women of Piz Gloria? Bonus Points: What is Piz Gloria?
Answer: Being Scottish, Bond wore a kilt to the formal dinner in the tradition of his family for formal occasions. Bonus Points: Piz Gloria is a mountain top retreat center which housed The Institute for Psychological Research. Supposedly, it was researching allergy treatments, but in reality, was conduction biological warfare studies.
New Question: What sport were the Piz Gloria ladies playing on the ice in “On Her Majesty’s Service?”
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MEXICO CITY & OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PILGRIMAGE
Spiritual Director: Fr. Vu Tran
Group Leader: Grace Magbaleta
November 7-12, 2022
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Join Fr. Vu on this pilgrimage to see what is considered the holiest place in the Western Hemisphere.
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 12 at 7:00pm via Zoom
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FORMING CONSCIENCES FOR FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
Learn how Catholic Social Justice Teaching relates to politics on Thursday, October 13 via Zoom. Learn more
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OKTOBERFEST
Saturday, October 22 after the 5:00pm Mass
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This information was presented in past newsletters. |
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SJV GIFT SHOP
What gifts have you been given that you can share with others? Complete a gift tag in the narthex. Learn more
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SJV ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEEDS YOUR HELP
Calls are increasing from neighbors in need and the organization's funds are quickly running low. Learn more and donate
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IT'S TIME TO PROCURE AUCTION ITEMS
Procurement forms are available in the office.
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE
Join us in thinking through planning for emergencies.
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SJV 50TH ANNIVERSARY STORY-LINE
Be sure to add your pictures in the social hall!
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SJV VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
You are the church!
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AFGHAN REFUGEE FAMILY ON FINN HILL
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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE PLANNING GUIDE |
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This handy planning guide can help you plan your yearly giving. You do not need to return it or even fill it out. It is provided for you to think and pray about your stewardship giving.
Begin the process of planning your wise use of money by praying; asking the Holy Spirit to guide your thoughts and actions. Planning to use our financial and material resources as a good steward helps us look at daily expenses through the eyes of our relationship with God, and gain a wider view into the needs of others. May we find joy in giving, as gratitude for the blessings we have been given!
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