Newsletter | May 10, 2022 |
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If you’ve been away from Mass during the pandemic or for other reasons, we invite you to come back to receive the Eucharist, rebuild community life and renew your commitment to Sunday Mass.
Pease join us at one of the following Masses:
Saturday at 5:00pm
Sunday at 9:00am
Sunday at 11:00am
Masks are no longer required in the Archdiocese of Seattle, but we continue to uphold other COVID-19 safety measures to continue to provide a safe space to worship for everyone. We understand that not everyone is comfortable without a mask at this time, and we also realize that not everyone wants to continue mask use. We welcome all people regardless of their mask preference and wish to provide a welcoming environment so that we may continue to carry out the mission of the Church. We appreciate all of our parishioners understanding both sides and respecting everyone’s choice in the body of Christ.
Please self-screen and stay home if you are not feeling well. Sick, vulnerable, at-risk, and otherwise concerned persons are encouraged to celebrate Mass with us via livestream.
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Thank you to all those who have returned your Annual Catholic Appeal pledge. Your gift makes a difference to our brothers and sisters in all places in life including those in prison, people who are at end of life, youth and young adults, and families seeking to grow in their faith and celebrate the sacraments. If you have not yet made a pledge, please use a pew envelope, or the button below to make a safe and secure gift to the appeal. Consider pledging over multiple months to be able to give your best gift and support our parish in funding our outreach programs and restriping the parking lot. |
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We thank God for the gift of motherhood and ask our Blessed Mother to intercede for us, asking her son, Jesus, to shower His grace and blessings on all mothers. Mary, Holy Mother of God, pray for us!
Enjoy these pictures of the Mother's Day Teas the preschoolers lovingly prepared for their moms, the Knights of Columbus gifting flowers to our mothers, and the birthday boy!
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CONFIRMATION MASS
Wednesday, May 11 at 7:00pm
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Bishop Elizondo Eusebio will be here to confirm 31 of our youth! They have been preparing for the sacrament since September. Please keep them in your prayers, and support them as they become Holy Spirit filled, full-fledged members of the Catholic Church. Livestream available. |
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The memorial service for Lil Anderson will be Saturday, May 14 at 11:00am. O God, the giver of pardon and lover of human salvation, have mercy on your servant who has departed from this world. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. |
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BELONGINGNESS AND THE CHURCH
Wednesday, May 18 at 6:00pm via Zoom
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In this workshop we will explore some of the research and science on separation, why it occurs, and how to use empathy and perspective taking approaches to build a culture of inclusion and belongingness within our parish community. The workshop will be facilitated by SJV parishioner, Andy Parks, Kuolt Professor of Business and DEI Faculty Fellow at Central Washington University. Contact Susan, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org, to register.
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FLORES DE MAYO
This Sunday, May 15
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The Filipino Community of SJV invites you to celebrate Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May)
Procession: 10:00 AM
Mass: 11:00 AM
Reception: 12:00 AM
In the Philippines, Flores de Mayo is a Catholic Marian tradition in which flowers are offered to the Virgin Mary. The celebration will start with a candlelight procession around the church praying the Rosary. After the procession, children offer flowers to the Blessed Virgin Mary, then she is crowned. The event concludes with the song “Dios Te Salve Maria” in honor of The Blessed Virgin Mary. After the 11:00 AM Mass, please join us for food and fellowship in the Social Hall.
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CHILDREN FOR MAY CROWNING PROCESSION
This Sunday, May 14 at 9:55am
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Pictured above: Ms. Laura Stanger (eight grade) participating in the May Crowning at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Irving, Texas.
Children are invited to lead the procession for Flores de Mayo. We will process around the property, and flowers will be provided for you to present to Mother Mary at the end of the procession. Wear your first communion dress/suit or your finest clothes. This is an honor. Arrive at 9:55am for the procession, then stay for the 11:00am Mass. There will be a delicious reception after Mass in the social hall. Let us celebrate this beautiful tradition and honor our Mother Mary for the month of May.
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CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Sundays during the 11:00am Mass
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N o need to register. If your children are at the 11:00am Mass on Sunday, Father Vu will invite them up for a blessing and dismissal. Parents or grandparents are always welcome to join their children. We go downstairs to Room 6 and hear the Gospel reading then discuss, read stories, or do activities that relate to the Gospel. Then we come back upstairs to join everyone at Mass. Please let Laura know if you want more information or have any questions, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
If you feel called to help break open the Word of God with children at Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Laura would love to have your help! We can work together to help you lead them into the Good News of the Gospel, and you will grow in your own understanding of God’s Holy Word. Contact Laura if you would like to be a Children’s Liturgy of the Word leader. It will require a background check and Safe Environment training, but the rewards are life giving! Schedule the sessions you want to lead - it is a very flexible ministry with as much or as little commitment as you want to offer.
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JERUSALEM MARKETPLACE VACATION BIBLE CAMP
Monday, June 27 – Thursday, June 30 from 9:30am-12:30pm
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This four-day camp for kids ages 5 to those entering 5th grade in the fall, will allow them to travel back in time where we will see, hear, touch, and even taste what it was like to live in Bible Times! You will experience authentic marketplace shops, become students of Synagogue School, take part in games, dance, sing and make new friends as you discover more about life when Jesus walked the earth. Registration forms are available online or at the parish welcome table. Camp fills up quickly, so please do not delay in getting your forms filled out and turned in. Contact Laura Stanger with questions at Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org.
There will be a Planning Meeting this Sunday, May 15 at 12:30pm in the parish office. Anyone interested in helping with the planning process is more than welcome. The more the merrier!
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Now that parish life is up and running, we need volunteers for various ministries. If you were involved in a ministry before COVID please contact the parish office to let us know whether or not you’d like to help out again or try something different. New volunteers are always welcome! How can you use your gifts? Let us know if you can help!
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Coffee & Donuts - Help with cleanup some Sundays after 12:00pm Coffee & Donuts.
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Funeral Hospitality - You’ll get a call before funerals to see if you have time to make a salad or dessert for the reception.
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Liturgical Ministers - Serve during Mass as an altar server, eucharistic ministers, lector, sacristan, or usher.
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Livestream NEW! - Stream on a rotating basis Saturdays at 5:00pm. No experience with livestreaming needed, just comfort with a computer.
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Offertory Counters - Commitment is roughly every other Monday from 8:00-9:30am. Archdiocese background check required.
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Pastoral Commission - Active Catholics in good standing can be part of the consultative group for Fr. Vu. Meetings are once a month. Interview required for consideration.
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VBS - Youth and adult volunteers needed June 27-30 from 9:30am-12:30pm. Free childcare/VBS for children of volunteers. Background check and Safe Environment training required.
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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!
After many years of beautifully taking care of the area to the right of the entrance to the church, by the offices, Rose Frandanisa has decided to give up the area. She is hoping that someone, maybe a family, will take it over. Please contact Tony Zimmerman if this ministry is something you would like to do, tzimrman@yahoo.com.
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DISPLACED AFGHAN FAMILY ON FINN HILL UPDATE |
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Thank you for your support and prayers for our Refugee Afghan Family on Finn Hill. They continue to improve their English and we have a wonderful team of volunteers helping with transportation, babysitting, and tutoring. One of the sisters has had her interview for asylum and the second sister will have hers in May. Prayers are requested for a positive and speedy resolution. We are helping provide support for the family members still in Kabul who are in grave danger. Efforts are being stepped up to get them out of Afghanistan as quickly as possible, with their young daughter being an urgent priority. The other area of focus is in finding new housing for the family when their current lease expires Aug 1. If you are aware of any housing opportunities, particularly in the Mukilteo area where they have family connections, please contact Susan, sweaver@sjvikirkland.org. Your continued support and prayers is sincerely appreciated. Donations may be made via the link for Afghan Family Relief on our website, sjvkirkland.org/donate. Donations may also be dropped off at the SJV office, made out to “SJV” with “Afghan Family Relief” written in the Memo Line. All donations will go directly to this family.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Thursday, May 19 at 7:00pm via Zoom
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Membership 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 via Zoom. For more information contact the Grand Knight: Mike Myette, 206-510-6536. |
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEALS
May 21-22 after the Masses
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Saturday evening the Knights will be serving an Italian dinner of gnocchi (Italian dumplings) with authentic Gramma Carsuo’s original family meat sauce, garlic bread, and almond biscotti.
Sunday morning they’ll be serving pancakes, sausage, and eggs.
Whether you eat in or take out, for $10 you can enjoy a great meal and help raise money for the KoC Scholarship program.
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RUMMIKUB
Tuesday, May 24 at 7:00pm in the Social Hall
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Rummikub is back! We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month. We play 3 or 4 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 on Tuesday, May 24! Prizes provided by Marti this month. |
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Join us for our next hike at Bridle Trail State Park (5300 116th Ave NE). We will meet near the trail entrance on the north end of the parking lot. A Discover Pass or $10 is required to park, or contact Susan to carpool from St. John Vianney. Please email Susan to sign up, sweaver@sjvkirkland.org.
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Infant Baptisms are celebrated on the first Sunday of each month, except during Lent. Our next one is Sunday, June 5 at 12:00 noon. To register for your child, please get a Baptism packet from the parish office and contact Laura, Lstanger@sjvkirkland.org, to reserve your spot. Go to sjvkirkland.org/sacraments/#baptism for more information.
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WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP
Tuesday, June 7 at 7:00pm
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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. You do not need to read the book to come to book group. The June book is The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni. The July book is The Girls in the Wild Fig Tree by Nice Leng’ete.
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SJV MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RETREATS
Men’s Retreat: July 15-17
Women’s Retreat: July 22-24
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Save the date! The retreats are in Union Washington at the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Retreat Center on the Hood Canal. Not only will you experience time away at a wonderful lodge, delicious food, and beautiful scenery, but you will also get to know people in our parish, and have time to reflect on your relationship with God. More information will be available at the end of the month. Please contact Fr. Vu or Laura Stanger with questions. |
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PARISH GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, September 2, 2022
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Bring your favorite golf partners, family members, or friends and join us for a fun-filled morning before heading off on your Labor Day weekend plans. Father/son, Mother/daughter bonding was never so fun! Owe someone at work a round, bring them! Sponsorships are currently available to “buy a tee.” |
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PARISH GALA DINNER & AUCTION
Saturday, November 5, 2022
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Channel your inner “Bond, James Bond” in your best suave or formal gear and join us to celebrate the next 50 years here at SJV. We will be having an intriguing time figuring out who “bought it” and “how much is that worth.” Our team of SJV house chefs will be back with some amazing food. Get involved in the planning by contacting avandewark@sjvkirkland.org. We are looking for creative tag lines for our theme – please email Ann at same email shown if you have some ideas. |
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Prior to the reboot of the franchise with Daniel Craig starring as James Bond, how many times did 007 appear to die?
Answer: 4. In the movies, From Russia with Love, You Only Live Twice, Diamonds Are Forever, and Die Another Day. Daniel Craig’s Bond movies are intended to be a cycle unto themselves and so his near deaths and “final” death are a separate concern.
New Question: Being a clown at an East German circus can be hazardous to your health, especially when knives are involved. What was so important to a clown that he clutched it in his hand and let it roll out onto the floor as he lay dying in “Octopussy”?
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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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Inside the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, you will see every national flag of the Americas, depicting Mary's love for all of the Western World. Her physical appearance foreshadows the growing exploration and explosion of Catholicism in the New World. Gazing at the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Juan Diego's tilma will bring tears to your eyes. Join us on this pilgrimage to see what is considered the holiest place in the Western Hemisphere. |
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MASS IN SUPPORT OF VOCATIONS
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All the faithful are invited to join the Eastside Deanery as we gather at St. Louise to celebrate a Mass in support of Vocations! This Mass is followed by a Come & See event for those who are interested to learn more about the priesthood and discernment (parents are welcome). Use the button below to RSVP for the Come & See portion of the evening so St. Louise has a headcount for food.
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