Parish Groups
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“YOU ARE THE VINE, WE ARE THE BRANCHES”
GALA DINNER & AUCTION
“I am the Vine and you are the branches. Those who remain in me and I in them, will bear much fruit; for you can do nothing without me.“ John 15:5.
Thank you to everyone who attended or volunteered or supported the effort through raffle tickets or online sales. We are very grateful for the joy and community you share with us every day, but it is most evident when we come together.
We grossed ~$150,000! One of the hits of the night was a Fr. Vu bobblehead. The final item of the evening was our traditional Mystery Bowl - the final bidding wars and intrigue left us all in good spirits for the evening. If you couldn’t make it this year, you truly missed a wonderful community event, and we would love to welcome you next year in whatever form it takes!
Bowling Tournament
Come Bowl with Us!
We are going to have our 3rd Annual Bowling Tournament at Kenmore Lanes on April 13 at 11:00am. Tournament fees are $50 for Parishioners and will include pizza and soda or water. Altar Servers are free as a thank you for their service.
Prizes for the top two winners, and a prize for the player whose score is closest to Fr. Vu's score. Everyone is welcome and you don’t need to be a great bowler to join us. Bring the family. Be a part of the SJV community out in the community!
Emergency Preparedness Committee *New*
Facilities Committee
Glen Rollman, Committee Chair • glenro@comcast.net
The Facilities Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm. We can use your help and ideas. Anyone interested in joining the Facilities Committee is encouraged to contact Glen.
Are you handy and like to help?
Greg Leptich, Facilities Manager • gleptich@sjvkirkland.org
There are always a lot of projects and jobs to be done around here. Anybody willing to spend a little of their time would be much appreciated.
Adopt-a-Garden Bed
Tony Zimmerman • tzimrman@yahoo.com or 425-823-9036
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!
Finance Council
Mary Alice Hanken • 425-655-3200
The Parish Finance Council is an advisory and consultative body that assists the Pastor with the responsibility for parish financial management and accountability. Current members are Mary Alice Hanken, Joel Katterhagan, Fred Janssen, and Autumn Salazar.
Offertory Counters Needed
Offertory counters meet Monday mornings at 8:00am and it takes about an hour. This requires a person who is careful and can count. The candidates will need to submit and pass the archdiocese background check prior to volunteering. We currently have two teams that alternate weeks so this is not a weekly obligation. Please contact avandewark@sjvkirkland.org to apply. Thank you for your consideration!
Golf Tournament
The 2024 DEL AND DARLEENE BROWN COMMEMORATIVE GOLF TOURNAMENT is on Friday, May 31. Per Fr. Vu’s wishes, we will once again be at the Legion Memorial Golf Course in Everett. Get your “foresome” together for an awesome time!
Hiking Club
Are you interested in hiking but never find the time to go? Join our SJV Hiking Club! We are open to trail recommendations from our hiking enthusiasts. We welcome your suggestions on when to meet on a regular basis so that it can fit everyone’s schedule.
Our next hike will be Saturday, May 4, 9am, at St Edward State Park. We will meet at the upper parking lot near the restrooms and playground. A Discover Pass or $10 is required to park. Contact Susan to carpool from SJV or to sign up: sweaver@sjvkirkland.org
Knights of Columbus
Brad Lund, Grand Knight • bradelund@comcast.net
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. Learn more
Moms Meetup
Calling all moms, especially moms with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and elementary school-aged children! Let's build a community surrounded by our shared Catholic values, our love of our children, and our knowledge and support of our shared experiences! Join our St. John Vianney Mom’s Meetup group. We would like to meet the last week of every month either Wednesday or Thursday to build community as well as to plan potential talks that would be particularly helpful to families. Interested? Please join the "SJV Moms Meetup" Facebook group for updates about our monthly meetups. Hope to see you there!
Pastoral Commission
The parish Pastoral Commission is a consultative body to the Pastor, to help him with the pastoral needs of St. John Vianney Catholic Church, in her mission to be a light of Christ on Finn Hill for all people.
Current members of the commission are Lori Fitzpatrick, Connie Du Puis, Ron Petrusha, Mary Torbenson. New members not pictured are Joan Sullivan, Connie Lambert, Tony Frandanisa, Catalina Usandivaras, Neetha Tomy, and Colin Radford.
To contact the Pastoral Commission, please send an email to johnvianneykirkland@gmail.com.
Join Us
We are looking for active Catholics in good standing to join the Pastoral Commission. The Pastoral Commission represents the larger parish community. Members are a consultative group for the Pastor. The Pastoral Commission meets on an ad hoc basis whenever the pastor feels the need arises. If you are interested, please email the Pastoral Commission at johnvianneykirkland@gmail.com, or leave a message for the Pastoral Commission at the main office (425.823.0787).
Quilters Group
Every Wednesday morning at 10am there is a wonderful ministry of quilters that meets to make quilts for those in nursing homes or recovering from an illness. Anyone can join them in the social hall! It is a stitch!
Rummikub
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!
Senior Dinners
If you are 55 or older, we would like to invite you (single and married couples) to our monthly dinners held the 2nd Saturday of every month after the 5:00pm Mass.
Our goal in joining together as a group is to become better integrated in our faith community and grow in our faith - to develop deeper relationships with each other as well as with our Lord and Savior. And it's a great night out of fun and fellowship! After dinner we will play the Left, Right, Center dice game, so remember to bring four quarters. $10 for food and fun. Please prepay with cash and sign up at the parish office. Friends are welcome!
Senior Resources
Women’s Book Group
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.
April Book:
The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
May Book:
The Last Green Valley by Mark Sullivan
June Book:
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
