Newsletter | April 23, 2024 | |
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 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
PRACTICE OF FAITH
The Holy Spirit brought peace to the early Church. Which parts of the world are especially in need of God's peace today?
- Pray the Rosary for those trapped in regions of conflict and for those working to resolve those conflicts peacefully.
- When Jesus speaks of himself as the true vine, we are reminded of his presence in the Eucharist. The Catholic Church's theology in the Eucharist is rich and vast. Find the Catechism of the Catholic Church online and see what it offers in its discussion of the Eucharist.
- Write cards of welcome and support to those in your faith community who became Catholic at the Easter Vigil. Invite friends in your community to sign your cards or to write their own.
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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STYROFOAM RECYCLING FOR EARTH DAY
This Sunday, April 28 from 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Bring your Styrofoam for recycling to St John Vianney this weekend. All material must be clean, dry, and free from any tape or labels. Look for the #6 or EPS inside the recycle symbol. Please contact Susan for more information. | |
ARCHBISHOP ETIENNE'S MESSAGE | |
Archbishop Etienne wrote “There is great work happening in all corners of our local Church because together we are the living body of Christ. My hope is that every person in our archdiocese feels welcomed, knows they can make a difference, and shares the joy of their Catholic faith.” His message speaks to the importance of the Annual Catholic Appeal, and the difference that your contribution can make in our local Catholic community. Last weekend our Youth Leaders - Nathaniel, Jose, Olivia, Aubrey, and Elizabeth - spoke at Mass about the impact of the Annual Catholic Appeal to build the Catholic faith within us, and directly support our parish. Please take time to read the campaign materials and prayerfully consider how you and your family will participate. Use the button below to give today. Let us encourage each other to help make our ministries a success! | |
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Effective July 1, 2024, St. John Vianney will have new pastoral leadership. Fr. Brad Hagelin has been appointed Pastor, and Fr. Val Park has been appointed Parochial Vicar of our Parish Family with Holy Family.
We wish Fr. Vu the best at his new assignment as Parochial Vicar of the Parish Family of Sacred Heart (Battle Ground), St. John the Evangelist (Vancouver), St. Joseph the Worker Mission (Yacolt), St. Mary of Guadalupe Mission (Ridgefield), and St. Philip (Woodland).
For the full list of appointments and more information on Partners in the Gospel visit archseattle.org/partners.
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB SURVIVOR PARTY | |
We had a super fun Survivor Party wild rumpus! Jesus was a survivor, and we are too! Congratulations to our 2nd Graders, the high point winners for school year 2023-24. | |
25% of Rice Bowl donations stay in Western Washington to assist the poor in our neighborhood. SJV preschool was awarded a $1000 grant to continue gardening in the former Master Gardeners' area on our north property. The preschoolers along with the teachers have been busy working in our beautiful Preschool Garden to grow produce to donate to local food banks. The soil has been mixed with good compost, they planted strawberries, pole beans, onions, broccoli, carrots, radishes, as well as tomato plants. As soon as it warms up, they will add zucchini and cucumber plants. Potatoes are growing inside a trash bin, and they are waiting for their sunflower seeds to break through the soil. Please come and visit the garden. Thank you for your incredible generosity to the Lenten Rice Bowl program. We are excited to see the impact this garden will have in alleviating hunger. | |
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The Funeral Mass for Rick Matson will be on Friday, May 3 at 11:00am. If you are able to bring a salad or dessert for the reception, please contact the parish office.
There will still be Adoration, Mass, and Anointing of the Sick that morning.
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We are looking for a Part Time Receptionist to greet and assist visitors and callers to the parish, provide clerical and computer assistance to staff members, work with various volunteers and staff members to assist with parish mailing and bulletin assembly, maintain parishioner data system, and event planning support. Learn more
We are also looking for a Pastoral Assistant for Youth Ministry. This is a Part Time position to implement the parish’s commitment to youth ministry in a comprehensive manner, including the following elements: catechesis, evangelization, social action, community building, spirituality, liturgy, guidance, enablement, and advocacy. Learn more
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These were big ticket items at the last auction. If you would like to purchase one for $40, please contact Peggy Arians, 425-483-8874. Peggy purchased them and will be donating the proceeds back to SJV. There are only 50, so when they are gone, they are gone. | |
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RUMMIKUB
Tonight - Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00pm in the Social Hall
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We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm in the Social Hall. 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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YOUTH MIGRANT PROJECT
This Saturday, April 27
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All middle and high school students, older siblings, and parent chaperones are welcome to join us for our next day trip to the Tri-Parish Food Bank at St Charles Church in Burlington to help prepare and distribute food. We’ll meet in the SJV parking lot at 7:45am and return by 5:00pm. Please bring diapers & wipes to donate to the food bank. Please contact Susan by April 24, to join us. | |
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PLANNING MEETING
This 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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SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Wednesday, May 1 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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LUNCHMAKING FOR THE HOMELESS
Thursday, May 2 at 9:45m in the Social Hall
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We meet every first Thursday of the month to make lunches for homeless shelters. All ages are welcome! This is a fun, easy, and fulfilling service opportunity for families.
Homemade cookies are always welcome to add to the lunches. Thanks!
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ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Friday, May 3 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 with Christ in a profound way. Anyone is welcome to join us in receiving this healing sacrament. | |
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CANDLELIGHT ROSARY PROCESSION
Friday, May 3 at 7:00pm
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Pray with us during our candlelight Rosary procession, every first Friday of the month in honor of Our Lady. | |
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YOUNG ADULTS FAITH & BREW
Friday, May 3
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We'll join the Candlelight Rosary Procession at 7:00pm, then we'll eat, drink, and watch an inspirational movie. Email Maybeth to RSVP so that there is enough food. | |
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HIKING CLUB
Saturday, May 4 at 9:00am - St. Edward State Park, Kenmore
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Open to all who would like to take advantage of our beautiful local trails and fellowship with other SJV hiking enthusiasts. We will meet at the upper parking lot near the restrooms and playground. A Discover Pass or $10 is required to park. Please contact Susan if you would like to carpool from SJV or plan to join us so we know who to wait for. | |
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FLORES DE MAYO
Sunday, May 5
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May is the month of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will kick off the month with a Flores de Mayo celebration. Flores de Mayo is a vibrant month-long Festival in the Philippines dedicated to expressing gratitude to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
We will have a procession between the Sunday Masses starting at 10:15am. You are invited to bring a statue of Mary to process with. After the 11:00am Mass there will be a reception in the social hall hosted by the Filipino Community. All are invited to join us!
There will be a table in the narthex throughout the month of May to showcase the different representations of Mary. If you would like to share your Mary statue with the community, please label it with your name and contact information so we can return it to you, and leave it on the table in narthex after the Flores de Mayo celebration.
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SENIOR DINNER
Saturday, May 11 after the 5:00pm Mass in the Social Hall
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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 Tuesday, May 7 by contacting the parish office. | |
This information was presented in past newsletters. | |
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FR. VU'S THANK YOU CELEBRATION & DINNER
Sunday, May 26 at 4:00pm in the Social Hall (Memorial Day Weekend)
RSVP
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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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RIDWELL: KEEP PLASTICS FROM LANDFILLS
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Save up your Plastic Film and bring it to church through Friday, May 31 and Ridwell will help it turn into long-lasting decking! Collection box located by the Welcome Table.
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When 10 families join Ridwell here, they will help SJV keep plastic film out of landfills for the entire ‘24/’25 school year!
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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. Men's Retreat registration form available soon! Women's Retreat Registration Form
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CATHOLIC KIDS' CATECHISM CLUB
Sunday, April 28 at 10:00am or Monday, April 29 at 7:00pm we will close out the CKCC year with a Glow Stick Rosary in Room 6 for our 1st-5th Graders.
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YOUTH GROUP
Join the final Youth Group for 2023-24 this Sunday, April 28 from 5:00-6:30pm for Gaga Pitt! Seniors, come receive a blessing and get your Send Off Bag.
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FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION
Our next session is Friday, April 26 at 7:00pm or Saturday, April 27 at 10:00am. 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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QUO VADIS DAYS 2024
June 24-27 at Camp Hamilton
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Not sure what the priesthood is all about or how to hear God's call? Spots are filling up and space is limited for this amazing four-day camp for high school men (entering grades 9-12 next school year). Sign up now to gather with priests and seminarians from the Archdiocese of Seattle for an opportunity to learn more about the priesthood, deepen your faith, and better discern God’s call in your life. ($50 fee can be waived in cases of need.) Click here for more information and to register. | | | | |
