Newsletter | June 18, 2024

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Saturday at 5:00pm

Sunday at 9:00am

Sunday at 11:00am

This weekend, Father Frank Iacona of Cross Catholic Outreach will be celebrating Masses and speaking on behalf of the poor in developing countries. Cross Catholic Outreach was founded to create a meaningful link between parishes in America and the priests and nuns working in the Church overseas in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Central and South America. We are grateful and blessed to have him!

READINGS FOR THE TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PRACTICE OF FAITH

The difficulties and hardships we experience can leave us feeling like we are hit with a violent squall. Today's readings invite us to do hard work: to choose to see God's wonders amid the tempest.

• Take a moment to reflect on a time when you asked Jesus, as the disciples did in today's Gospel passage, if he even cares that you are perishing. Instead of being terrified as your boat fills up, how can you work with the Lord to still the waves and cultivate quiet and stillness?
• Choose an issue of justice with which you are unfamiliar and spend time learning about it. Resources are available under the "Issues and Action" tab of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' website, usccb.org.
• Consider how, as a member of a larger community, you can calm unjust seas with the Lord by advocating for justice.
• Learn more about SJV's Social Justice Committee and check out a meeting.

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 on Sundays at 9:00am.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

Thank you to all who have responded to the needs of our regional Church by supporting the 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal! Our journey as Catholics is not undertaken alone. We are all a part of this one body of Christ and your generosity speaks to the impact that our community can have. Whether it is supporting parish staff through centralized services, supporting seminarian formation and education, or uplifting youth and young adult programs and events, your generosity matters.

We have hit 26% participation – but we can do better. Historically, this parish reaches close to 90% participation. Please show your support for our parish, its efforts, and the programs supported by the Annual Catholic Appeal by pledging to it. You can donate using the button below. 

PARTNERS IN THE GOSPEL

MEET OUR NEW PRIESTS

Effective July 1, SJV 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 (Kirkland). Watch the video above for a little introduction.

Read the latest edition of the Partners Update Newsletter from June 12: Preparing for July 1st

WELCOME RECEPTIONS

Fr. Brad and Fr. Val will be celebrating their first weekend Masses at SJV in July. There will be receptions following these Masses to welcome them. Please take the opportunity to introduce yourselves and encourage them with open hearts.

We continue to pray for Fr. Brad, Fr. Val, our Parish Family, and Fr. Vu and his Parish Family. 

GETTING AQUAINTED

Fr. Brad, Fr. Val, the staff of Holy Family, and our SJV staff met last Thursday for Mass and lunch to get to know each other. May the Spirit of God be with all of us as we learn about each other and treasure what is best in both of our communities.

For updated developments that affect SJV, go to sjvkirkland.org/welcome/#partners.

For more information on Partners in the Gospel, visit archseattle.org/partners.

CHAPEL AMBO

Thank you to Klaus Schwientek for modifying the ambo in the chapel. Our church is blessed by the gifts you share with us!

Check out the new ambo and receive Jesus! Join us for Word & Communion Services on weekdays at 9:00am in June. In July, Word & Communion Services will be on Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:00am.

SCHOOL'S OUT

The last day of preschool was last Friday! We celebrated with all our wonderful preschool families. The students performed some of their favorite songs, led by our enthusiastic music teacher, Madison Stoneman. The performance was followed by our annual preschool picnic, a graduation photo backdrop to take pictures, and an ice cream truck.

As we reflect on all the happy and exciting times we've had and how much our sweet preschoolers have grown and have learned, we also thank our preschool parents for sharing their little ones with us.

If you happen to stroll these beautiful grounds this summer, check out our amazing preschool garden, pull some weeds, or just sit on the bench for a while and read a story to your kids/grandkids. It is such a peaceful place.

Wishing all of you a happy and fun-filled summer break!

Registration for the 2024/25 school year is winding down and thanks to your prayers, encouragement, and advertising SJV Preschool to your family, friends and neighbors, enrollment is going very well. We still have:

• 2 openings in the Mon/Fri (9:15 - 12:15) 3’s class
• 2 openings in the Tue/Thu (9:15 - 1PM) 3+ class

For more information check out our website at sjvkirkland.org/preschool.

WATER ACCESS NOW

Match made in Heaven NEWS FLASH! Water from Wine non-profit - our partners in funding wells - has announced that Water Access Now is the recipient of over $55,000 in Cabernet Sauvignon wines sales and bonuses. This would not have been possible without YOU. The board of directors of Water Access Now is filled with gratitude for the incredible support you have provided. This means SJV, Holy Family Kirkland, St. Brendan Bothell, St. Teresa Woodinville, and fans of Beverly's gift of story and song will be responsible for 5 wells in 2025 (since January 1).  

"Lord when did we see you thirsty..."

Blessings and clean water,

Jan Kline & Bob Maher

Co-founders

Water Access Now

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

HIKING CLUB

Saturday, July 13 at 9:00am - Paradise Valley Conservation Area

Open to all who would like to take advantage of our beautiful local trails and fellowship with other SJV hiking enthusiasts. Our next hike will be at the Paradise Valley Conservation Area, on Paradise Lake Road in Maltby. We will meet at the Mainline Trailhead in the SW corner of the parking lot. The woodland trails vary from easy to moderate with an average 150ft elevation. Please contact Susan to carpool at 8:30am from SJV or to sign up to join us.

NEXT TWO WEEKS

JUNE SCHEDULE CHANGES

Fr. Vu will be on vacation and at Priest Days for the month of June. While he is away:

• We will have Word & Communion Services Monday-Friday at 9:00am in the chapel. Weekday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Mass will resume in July.
• We will have guest priests for the weekend Masses.

JUNETEETH

Tomorrow - Wednesday, June 19

SJV will be closed in observance of the holiday. There will be no 9:00am Word & Communion Service.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

This Thursday, June 20 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. Learn more

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Volunteers Needed

Volunteer today if you are interested in helping. We need able bodied folks who can ramble around with groups of young campers, as well as older folks who can sit at a table in our marketplace and help kids create crafts like they did in Jesus' time. It is a fun short-term commitment, and it is a great way to meet new people.

All Volunteers Meeting

• This Thursday, June 20 at 7:00pm in the Social Hall

Youth Volunteers Meetings

• This Saturday, June 22 at 10:00am

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 Tuesday 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. VBS continues on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in the morning. 

RUMMIKUB

Tuesday, June 25 at 7:00pm in the Social Hall

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!

REMINDERS

PLEASE HELP US HELP OTHERS

Our new garden is growing! We have planted vegetables in four raised beds with a fifth bed ready for more. HopeLink has agreed to take our harvest for their free food distributions for those in need. We are in need of more volunteers to water and weed the beds on a rotating basis. If you have some time to spare, please reach out to Kathleen. Many hands make LIGHT work.

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

GOODWIN GROUP TREK

All are welcome to join Ken & Mary Goodwin for their Esperanza, Int., trek to Tijuana, October 26 - November 2, 2024. Contact them at 425-466-4460 or goodwin.hp@gmail.com for more information.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Open to all who are struggling with the loss of a loved one. Please join us the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. Please contact Dana for more information. 

SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE

All are welcome to our next meeting, Wednesday, July 10, 7:00pm via Zoom. Please contact Susan for the link. Learn more

UNPLUG WITH THE LORD

Recognizing God's Voice

A High School Retreat for incoming Juniors and Seniors and recent graduates! Explore ways to grow in relationship with the Lord and discern God’s plan in your life led by Fr. Val Park and hosted by Youth Ministry Services. August 13 a 1:30pm - August 15 at 1:00pm at Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center in Federal Way. Cost is $50. Register at archseattle.org/events/unplug.

THE CHOSEN

Holy Family will be showing episodes 1-4 of the powerful Christian drama The Chosen, which are not yet available for streaming, on the big screen in the Social Hall on four consecutive Tuesdays: May 28 – June 18. One episode will be shown each week. This event is free, and is a GREAT opportunity to grow closer to Jesus! Free popcorn and drinks will be provided. 7045 120th Ave. NE, Kirkland, in the building closest to the soccer field. All are welcome!