St John Vianney Catholic Church

YOUTH NIGHTS (Grades 6, 7 & 8) - Saturdays 6-8pm - August 7, 14, 21 & 28 - Come play with us!

MASS SETTING - the Psallite Mass, found in the blue books, starting with the Kyrie and Gloria at #108 and #109, Sanctus #110, Memorial Acclamation #111, the Great Amen #112, and Agnus Dei #113.

CONTRIBUTIONS: "Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." (2Corinthians 9:7)

SHARE YOUR FAITH, ENJOY GREAT LITERATURE & SUPPORT YOUR PARISH
Join our Faith and Spirituality Book Study and Fundraiser!
Read four selected short stories in Susan Vreeland's collection "Life Studies" this summer and participate in discussions leading up to this Fall's Dramatic Reading of two of these tales by noted books-on-CD performer Gene Engene and SJV's own actor/cantor Jennifer Krikawa. All discussion sessions will run 11am-1pm; Saturdays, October 16 & 23 at SJV, and October 30 & November 6 at the Methodist Church. Several island churches will also be participating, so this is an opportunity to welcome and get to know fellow God-seekers of other faiths and denominations. The first two stories discussed will be "The Cure: A Tale" and "Uncommon Clay." The Dramatic Reading of these stories happens from 6:30-8pm on Saturday, November 6 at SJV. The evening starts with a Dessert Potluck. The Dramatic Reading is a fundraiser for SJV and the entrance fee will be $10, (or more if you are able to give). Copies of the book can be ordered and purchased through Books By The Way. Buy the book now and be prepared for the discussions and performance in the Fall!

TAKING YOUR FAITH TO THE MOVIES
Vashon United Methodist Church kindly invites SJV parishioners to join them in watching the popular secular film "Invictus," and then to discuss it from a Christian perspective. The Oscar-nominated movie, starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon, will show Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 7pm at the Methodist Church. Discussion of the film happens during a Dessert Potluck here at SJV on Sunday, August 29 at 7 p.m.

RUMMAGE SALE POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST 7 - Please donate your usable unwanted items now!
You now have 2 more weeks to go through your closets & garages. The Sale will be Saturday, August 7th. Items can be put in the back of the Social Hall. Please no clothes, computer equipment or large exercise equipment.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - SUNDAE SUNDAY!! - the SJV Ice Cream Social, August 29th
Music, Games, Friends, Family and, of course, Make-It-Yourself Ice Cream Sundaes
Don't Miss It-Sunday, August 29th, in the afternoon-mark your calendars now!
Donations can be exchanged for "Ice Cream Social Coupons" after Mass the next few weeks. Watch for the table with the sugar cones on it! Please call Kristen Gunn to volunteer your strong scooping arm, 529-4119

DID YOU TAKE PICTURES AT THE SALMON BAKE LAST WEEKEND?
Chris Jovanovich would like a copy of any pictures that were taken last weekend so she can attach them to those beautiful flags that were hung between the trees. They can be left with the office staff.

HISPANIC MINISTRY AT SJV - MINISTERIO HISPANO EN SAN JOHN VIANNEY
Looking for volunteers to join a committee to present suggestions to the parish council.
Buscamos voluntarios para participar en un comite para presentarles surgencias al consejo de parroquia
Si esta interesado-da- por favor llamenos ala Oficina los viernes por la manana al 567-41-49 con Roxana.

HUSBANDS AND WIVES, DO YOU WANT TO ENRICH YOUR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER?
You can do that on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter! The Weekend experience can provide married couples with greater depth, growth and enrichment in their relationship.The next WWME Weekend is Sept. 10-12. Contact John & Martha Ryland (253-859-9174) jmryland@comcast.net or Rory & Dawn Myers, 206-772-2344.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Please join other SJV volunteers in helping out with the Community Wednesday Night dinners. Approximately 40 homeless & homebound people are served dinner at the Episcopal Church every Wednesday. Island volunteers prepare food, serve and clean-up. Currently 2 volunteers are needed for vegetable prep on the Second Wednesday of the month. This takes about 3 hours. Tasks include picking up food donated by Thriftway and preparing it for the cooks to use that evening. Please call or e-mail for more info Amy Huggins 567-5166 amyhugs@comcast.net or Joanna Gardiner at 567-0560 or joannawgardiner@hotmail.com. Thank you so much.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC?
If you are interested in becoming Catholic - or in becoming fully Catholic - by receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist, please call Fr. Marc at the office so we can sign you up for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), which starts in the fall. The RCIA is the conversion and education process by which we formally enter the Church.

MASS SETTING - the Psallite Mass, found in the blue books, starting with the Kyrie and Gloria at #108 and #109, Sanctus #110, Memorial Acclamation #111, the Great Amen #112, and Agnus Dei #113.

CONTRIBUTIONS: "Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." (2Corinthians 9:7)

THE 50th ANNUAL SJV SALMON BAKE - Sunday, July 25th One week to go!
Our 50th community Salmon Bake opens its doors at 1:30 PM next Sunday, July 25th. Please support this historical event by purchasing your tickets now (ticket pre-sales really help event planning). This is a parish sponsored community event so bring your friends and neighbors. They will definitely enjoy executive chef Bruce Johns' gourmet dishes, the lively music from Loose Change, plenty of kid's activities, and just plain time to relax and talk while enjoying the best salmon dinner deal in the State. We do need more volunteers to work short shifts, particularly with set-up and take down, serving, food preparation, and clean-up. Please help us out. And don't forget to step into the social hall for the bake sale goodies and rummage sale bargains.

RESCHEDULED FOR SAT AUG 7TH - 9-4PM
RUMMAGE SALE - Please donate your usable unwanted items now!
There will be a Rummage Sale next Saturday, July 24th 9-4 & Sunday, July 25th after Mass until the Salmon Bake ends at 4:30. If you have any quality items you would like to donate, you can drop them off now in the back of the Social Hall. Please no clothes, computer equipment or large exercise equipment.

HALL PARTITION PROJECT - Update
We have completed all requirements for placing our order to the partition manufacturer, Hufcor. Barclay Dean Architectural Products (BDAP), the product distributor and installer with the approval of Father Marc released the order July 15, 2010. The pre-order tasks included: an on-site visit from the BDAP installation foreman to determine hall preparation tasks, a structural engineering evaluation by island engineer, Art Rack to ensure partition support is adequate, a meeting with BDAP, Art Rack, and our site preparation contractor, Antonio Hernandez, to discuss preparation details, and coordination with the Archdiocese Office of Property and Construction to finalize contracting and building preparation plans. We are targeting completion by the end of September and expect activity in the hall during August and September. We have received almost $3,500 to date designated for the project. These project donations help to reduce the draw from savings. Please consider adding to our fund in advance of the upcoming fundraising drive. Simply mark your check ‘Hall Project'.
DID YOU MAKE THIS DONATION? A generous $200.00 donation was made last weekend to the Hall Partition Project. If you made this donation, please call (567-4149)or email (vashonsjv@centurytel.net) the church office so that your donation can be accurately credited to your 2010 contribution record. Thank you.

SHARE YOUR FAITH, ENJOY GREAT LITERATURE & SUPPORT YOUR PARISH
Join our Faith and Spirituality Book Study and Fundraiser!
Read four selected short stories in Susan Vreeland's collection "Life Studies" this summer and participate in discussions leading up to this Fall's Dramatic Reading of two of these tales by noted books-on-CD performer Gene Engene and SJV's own actor/cantor Jennifer Krikawa. All discussion sessions will run 11am-1pm; Saturdays, October 16 & 23 at SJV, and on October 30 & November 6 at the Vashon Island Methodist Church. Several neighboring churches on island will also be participating in our book study, so this is an opportunity to welcome and get to know fellow God-seekers of other faiths and denominations. The first two stories discussed will be "The Cure: A Tale" and "Uncommon Clay." The Dramatic Reading of these two stories happens from 6:30pm - 8pm on Saturday, November 6 at SJV. The evening starts with a Dessert Potluck Social in the hall. The Dramatic Reading is a fundraiser for St. John Vianney parish and the entrance fee at the door will be $10, or anything above that amount you are able to give. Copies of the book can be ordered and purchased through Books By The Way. Buy the book now and be prepared for the discussions and performance in the Fall!

TAKING YOUR FAITH TO THE MOVIES
Vashon United Methodist Church kindly invites SJV parishioners to join them in watching the popular secular film "Invictus," and then to discuss it from a Christian perspective. The Oscar-nominated movie, starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon, will show Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 7pm at the Vashon United Methodist Church. Discussion of the film happens during a Dessert Potluck here at SJV on Sunday, August 29 at 7 p.m. Bring your favorite dessert to share.

MASS SETTING - the Psallite Mass, found in the blue books, starting with the Kyrie and Gloria at #108 and #109, Sanctus #110, Memorial Acclamation #111, the Great Amen #112, and Agnus Dei #113.

THE 50th ANNUAL SJV SALMON BAKE - Sunday, July 25th
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the St. John Vianney community Salmon Bake. The planning committee is working to make this one a special event. As always we will need 70+ volunteers to make it happen. Most tasks are for a relatively short time so you will have time to enjoy the afternoon. Sign-up sheets are in the narthex for each of the categories. A great opportunity to be a part of an historical event! Tickets will go on sale next weekend, July 3 & 4. Same price as last year: Adults & Teens - $15, Kids 5-12 are $3, under 3 is free.

RUMMAGE SALE - Please donate your usable unwanted items!
There will be a Rummage Sale on Saturday, July 24th 9-4 & Sunday, July 25th after Mass until the Salmon Bake ends at 4:30. If you have any quality items you would like to donate, you can drop them off now in the back of the Social Hall. Please no clothes, computer equipment or large exercise equipment.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PICTURES FROM PAST SALMON BAKES?
Chris Jovanovich is collecting pictures from past Salmon Bakes to put on a display to celebrate our 50th Salmon Bake this year. If you have some, please label them with your name and drop them off in the office or contact Chris at 463-2156.

HALL PARTITION PROJECT
We are progressing towards final specifications for the new partitions. Barclay Dean, the supplier and installation company is in contact with the manufacturer and will soon visit the church to determine installation details. We have already received $2,700 in donations designated for the project. These donations are in advance of the fund raising campaign that will be undertaken to replace funds taken from parish savings, and are greatly appreciated. If you can do so, please consider an "in advance" donation to reduce initial savings withdrawals. Just write on the check "Hall Partition Project".
DID YOU MAKE THIS DONATION? A generous $200.00 donation was made last weekend to the Hall Partition Project. If you made this donation, please call (567-4149)or email (vashonsjv@centurytel.net) the church office so that your donation can be accurately credited to your 2010 contribution record. Thank you.

SHARE YOUR FAITH, ENJOY GREAT LITERATURE & SUPPORT YOUR PARISH
Join our Faith and Spirituality Book Study and Fundraiser!
Read four selected short stories in Susan Vreeland's collection "Life Studies" this summer and participate in discussions leading up to this Fall's Dramatic Reading of two of these tales by noted books-on-CD performer Gene Engene and SJV's own actor/cantor Jennifer Krikawa. All discussion sessions will run 11am-1pm; Saturdays, October 16 & 23 at SJV, and on October 30 & November 6 at the Vashon Island Methodist Church. Several neighboring churches on island will also be participating in our book study, so this is an opportunity to welcome and get to know fellow God-seekers of other faiths and denominations. The first two stories discussed will be "The Cure: A Tale" and "Uncommon Clay." The Dramatic Reading of these two stories happens from 6:30pm - 8pm on Saturday, November 6 at SJV. The evening starts with a Dessert Potluck Social in the hall. The Dramatic Reading is a fundraiser for St. John Vianney parish and the entrance fee at the door will be $10, or anything above that amount you are able to give. Copies of the book can be ordered and purchased through Books By The Way. Buy the book now and be prepared for the discussions and performance in the Fall!

SPIRITUAL ADOPTION
The Spiritual Adoption Group of SJV extends to our parishioners the opportunity to spiritually adopt a baby in danger of abortion. Spiritual Adoption is a penitential practice in which a person offers prayer and sacrifice for a child in the womb, that the child may come to term and not be aborted. The practice is centered on three promises: first, that the penitent pray daily for their spiritually adopted child and family; second, that the participant demonstrate on a personal level sacrificial support for their baby by engaging in some regular and routine sacrificial act such as abstaining from meat on all Fridays for the nine months of the program; third, that the participant seek true sanctity and loving union with our Lord and the spiritually adopted baby by spending extra time in prayer (such as the Rosary, attending weekday Mass or Eucharistic Adoration). Certificates will be available in the chapel immediately after Mass each second Sunday of the month, which is also the day our group meets briefly for mutual support, prayer, adoration and study. If you would like to participate please attend one of these group meetings and take one of the adoption certificates home with you and name your baby. The act of naming the baby makes the child (otherwise anonymous) personal to you and your family and helps you to remember that these are real children for whom you are praying.

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES UPDATE: HAITI EARTHQUAKE - SIX MONTHS LATER
In the six months following the earthquake in Haiti, CRS has been working to assist 900,000 made vulnerable by the devastation. Relief has come in the form of programs in food relief, emergency shelters, water provisions and sanitation, health consultations and emergency operations, seed fairs for agriculture stimulation, protection through safe zones for the vulnerable and cash-for-work opportunities. For more information please visit the CRS website, www.crs.org. The Missions Office, www.seattlearch.org/missions, reports that $2,219,000 has been contributed to CRS by Archdiocese of Seattle parishes and schools, and businesses and others in western Washington - a record response from here for disaster relief and redevelopment.

MASS SETTING - the Psallite Mass, found in the blue books, starting with the Kyrie and Gloria at #108 and #109, Sanctus #110, Memorial Acclamation #111, the Great Amen #112, and Agnus Dei #113.

FATHER MARC POWER. PASTOR
This is a very special weekend for our parish community. Having been without a pastor for just over one and one-half years, effective last Thursday, Father Marc became our Pastor. The Office of the Archbishop should be notifying us soon to let us know when Father Marc will be officially installed. We will post this date as soon as we receive it, and then start planning for an extraordinary celebration on that day. Congratulations, Father Marc and welcome to your new home!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU
The Stewardship Commission wants to acknowledge the generosity of our entire parish community. One cannot look around without seeing the results of so many volunteers who have been able to give of their time and talent to maintain and beautify our facility, serve to make our liturgies meaningful, do whatever is necessary to put on our special meals, educate our children, and so much more. Also, those who have been able to give so generously of your treasure have allowed us to meet our financial obligations and meet our Annual Catholic Appeal goal. We thank all of you, our parish community, for all you have done to answer God's call to serve Him and each other. May God bless you richly.

MASS SETTING - the Psallite Mass, found in the blue books, starting with the Kyrie and Gloria at #108 and #109, Sanctus #110, Memorial Acclamation #111, the Great Amen #112, and Agnus Dei #113.

MASS CANCELLED - Monday, June 21 - Thursday, June 24 - Fr. Marc will attending Priest Days

CONGRATULATION TO THE FIRST COMMUNICANTS!
This weekend at the 10:30 Mass Charlotte, Jerome, Elijah , Flora, Ellie, Isabel, Tristan, Finbarr, and Ursa will receive their First Holy Communion. Please remember to keep these children and their families in your prayers.

RUMMAGE SALE
There will be a Rummage Sale on July 24th & 25th (Salmon Bake weekend). If you have any quality items you would like to donate, you can drop them off in the back of the Social Hall and we will store them. Please mark that they are for the sale - (no clothes, computer equipment or large exercise equipment).

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:10-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: last class is 6/6
At the 10:30 Mass this weekend the front pews will be filled our Faith Formation students. Our children will celebrate the final Sunday of the Faith Formation year by leading our parish in worship and by attending Mass in their class groups. Please worship with us at 10:30, and join us afterward for a festive Coffee Hour.

MASS SETTING - the Psallite Mass, found in the blue books, starting with the Kyrie and Gloria at #108 and #109, Sanctus #110, Memorial Acclamation #111, the Great Amen #112, and Agnus Dei #113.

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST EUCHARIST -June 13th at the 10:30 Mass
On June 13th at the 10:30 Mass Charlotte, Jerome, Elijah, Flora, Ellie, Isabel, Tristan, Finbarr, and Ursa will receive their First Holy Communion. Please remember to keep these children and their families in your prayers.

50th ANNUAL SALMON BAKE COORDINATOR
Don't let the weather confuse you. Summer is on the way, and with that so is our 50th Salmon Bake that will be held the last Sunday in July. Jim Walker has coordinated this event for the past 2 years and is ready to pass the task onto another set of capable hands. This is a great opportunity to get involved. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jim at 463-9871 or the SJV office.

THANK YOU
As the Faith Formation year comes to a close, a very sincere thank you is extended to the devoted Catechists: Rebecca Medeiros, Maria Pottinger, Lonnie Shiosaki, Jaculin Dougher, Cynthia Delgado-Williams, Kristen Gunn, Charlotte Lovekin, Constance Walker, Paul Wilkin, Kathy Myer-Gilmour, Leslie Serebryakova, Bruce Johns, Kamela Trujillo, Mary Margaret Briggs, Paul Wallrof, and Eileen Gilmour. If you are interested in volunteering in the 2010-11 faith formation year, please contact Constance at the church office. There are 5 openings to fill.

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:10-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 5/23, (no class 5/30) last class is 6/6
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION - Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm
YOUTH NIGHTS (Grades 6, 7 & 8) - 5/28 from 6:00-8:00pm

CHILDREN'S LITURGY NEXT SUNDAY
Next Sunday, June 6th, the SJV Catechists invite all parishioners to celebrate the final Sunday of our Faith Formation year with our children by attending the 10:30 Mass. The Faith Formation students will lead our parish in worship at this Mass as greeters, lectors, altar servers, petitioners, and gift-bearers. Please support the children of our parish by choosing the 10:30 Mass next Sunday followed by a special Coffee Hour.

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST EUCHARIST - June 13th at the 10:30 Mass
On June 13th at the 10:30 Mass Charlotte, Jerome, Elijah, Flora, Ellie, Isabel, Tristan, Finbarr, and Ursa will receive their First Holy Communion. Please remember to keep these children and their families in your prayers.

HISPANIC MINISTRY AT SJV - MINISTERIO HISPANO EN SAN JOHN VIANNEY
Looking for musicians for special events and joining the choir.
Buscamos tambien musicos para acontecimientos especiales y/o para participar en el coro. Si esta interesado-da- por favor llamenos ala Oficina los viernes por la manana al 567-41-49 con Roxana.

REST IN PEACE
- Helen Paxhia, parishioner, passed away on Monday, May 24th. A Graveside Service will be held at Holyrood Catholic Cemetery (205 NE 205th Street in Shoreline, phone: 363-8404) on Tuesday, June 1st at 11:00am. The service will be followed by a reception at Ray's Boathouse. All parishioners are invited to attend.
- Ed Mielock, father of parishioner Denny Mielock, passed away on Wednesday, May 26th. Ed was a frequent summer visitor, and often lent a hand by working in our Rosary Garden. In his memory, Denny will be placing a bench in the Garden. We will remember Ed at the 10am Mass this Monday, May 31st.

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:10-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 5/23 (no class 5/31)
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION - Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm
YOUTH NIGHTS (Grades 6, 7 & 8) - 5/28 from 6:00-8:00pm

EASTER SEASON MASS SETTING can be found in the blue hymnals. When we sing, we pray twice!
96 Kyrie; 97 Gloria; 98 Alleluia; 101 Sanctus; 103 Memorial Acclamation; 106 Amen; 107 Agnus Dei

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Your gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal is greatly appreciated. Thank you to all who have responded to the needs of our Church in Western Washington through the 2010 Annual Catholic Appeal. One person or parish could not possibly accomplish all that needs to e done for over 60 ministries and services of the Annual Catholic Appeal. Your gift ,no matter the amount, CAN, WILL, and IS MAKING a difference! It is not too late to return your pledge envelope if you haven't already done so - please do so today. Thank-you!

A MUCH NEEDED FIXING-UP
A parish family has stepped up and is fixing-up both of the restrooms with new paint and other aesthetic improvements. This is a much needed effort and is most appreciated. As we gather for parish festivities and as Father Marc continues to lead us in reaching out to our community, a welcoming and well kept facility will help communicate our message of hospitality. Thank you!

RETROUVAILLE OF SEATTLE
Is your marriage tearing you apart? Retrouvaille: a Catholic Program can help. For details call 206-706-2608 or go to helpourmarriage.com. The next program begins July 9th - 11th.

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:10-10:15
Preschool-Grade 8: 5/16, 5/23 (no class 5/31)
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION - Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm
YOUTH NIGHTS (Grades 6, 7 & 8) - 5/28 from 6:00-8:00pm

EASTER SEASON MASS SETTING can be found in the blue hymnals. When we sing, we pray twice!
96 Kyrie; 97 Gloria; 98 Alleluia; 101 Sanctus; 103 Memorial Acclamation; 106 Amen; 107 Agnus Dei

CHURCH SIGN
The new owners of the property where our church sign sits at the corner of 115th Ave SW and Cove Rd have requested that we remove it. This will be done before the Memorial Day weekend. We are looking into relocating the sign somewhere on church property.

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:10-10:15
Preschool-Grade 8: 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23 (no class 5/31)
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION - Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm

EASTER SEASON MASS SETTING can be found in the blue hymnals. When we sing, we pray twice!
96 Kyrie; 97 Gloria; 98 Alleluia; 101 Sanctus; 103 Memorial Acclamation; 106 Amen; 107 Agnus Dei

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Your support is critical to the success of the Annual Catholic Appeal and its many ministries and services. Today I am asking every one of you to commit to making a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. The reason is not just because the church has a need - which it does, and not just because the causes are worthy - and they are, but especially because this is part of what it means to be Catholic.
This year's total goal is $10M. Our parish portion of this goal is $32,547.
"In light of the difficult economic situation, the reality is, some of your fellow parishioners will not be able to financially support the appeal this year. If you ARE able to participate, and not giving at this level already, would you consider a gift of $1 a day or $365 or more, to make up for those who cannot give in 2010?
Know that every gift, no matter the amount, CAN and WILL make a difference."

LIVING ROSARY ON MOTHER'S DAY
On Mother's Day, May 9th, please join the children of our parish as we honor Mary, the mother of our Lord, by praying a Living Rosary in the SJV Rosary Garden. We will meet in the Rosary Garden at 9:15 and begin reciting the Rosary as soon as we are all assembled. Each Faith Formation class will begin a decade, but there will be some empty "beads". All parishioners are invited to pray with us. And we will welcome your stepping forward to claim any vacant stones.

IN MEMORY OF RON WESTPHAL - A NOTE FROM KAY
Dearest Members of St. Vincent de Paul Society and Parishioners,
Thank you so much for the beautiful memorial bench and magnolia tree placed in honor of Ron Westphal on our church property so many months ago. I have waited until this week, the one-year anniversary of his death (4/29/09), to thank you again more properly. What a wonderful tribute to the man I have loved, and the one who loved you by serving you with his helping hands. Again, thank you, Kay Westphal

On June 26th we will have a military committal service for Ron's cremains. He will be buried next to our son, Christopher, in our family cemetery in Kansas. Our dear young priest friend, Fr. Andrew Seiler, will preside.

HOME MISSION STEWARDSHIP GRANT AWARD!
For the 4th year in a row our parish has been awarded the Home Mission Stewardship Grant. Funding for this grant is provided through the Home Mission Stewardship Fund that was established several years ago by Archbishop Brunett in consultation with the Presbyteral Council and Archdiocesan Finance Council. Funds for this grant will be used to support the goals that Father Marc has for our parish in the areas of faith and family outreach, all parish catechesis, and community outreach with emphasis upon Hispanic Ministry.

SEATTLE ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
All Catholic Women of Central Deanery are invited to the Annual "Honoring the Nurturers of our Religious" celebration. Please join us for a traditional tea ($6.00) on May 6 beginning at 3pm at St. Stephen the Martyr Social Hall (Renton) to honor the mothers of our Priests, Seminarians, Brothers and Sisters and the Wives of our deacons. Special guest speakers will be Richard Shively and Rev. Paul Magnano from the Office of Vicar for Clergy along with several seminarians. Child Care will be available. RSVP to Phyllis Albrecht 425-271-7165 For info about the Seattle Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women please visit www.SeattleACCW.org.

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:10-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 3/28, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION - Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm
YOUTH NIGHT (Grades 6, 7 & 8) - 4/9, 4/30 from 6:00-8:00pm
ADULT STUDY GROUP is cancelled until after Fr. Marc returns from his post-Easter vacation in mid-April.

EASTER SEASON MASS SETTING can be found in the blue hymnals. When we sing, we pray twice!
96 Kyrie; 97 Gloria; 98 Alleluia; 101 Sanctus; 103 Memorial Acclamation; 106 Amen; 107 Agnus Dei

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANK EXOR IVES! 95!!
Please join Carole Lynn Ives and family in honoring Frank Exor Ives for reaching his 95th birthday on April 7. Cake and fruit will be served after the 8:00 a.m. Mass.

ROSARY GARDEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS -VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Rosary Garden, especially the walkway for the Stations of the Cross, needs to be cleaned up. We are looking for volunteers to help with racking and picking-up debris. We also need a few strong backs to operate the blower. Please call the office if you can help. Thank you!

CALLED TO PROTECT FOR PARENTS TRAINING- Wednesday, April 14 at noon in Conference Room

RCIA
Next Fall we will offer The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) as part of the every-other-week Adult Study Group. The new format will be called RCIA/Catholicism 101 and will both prepare adults for initiation sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion) and serve as a basic review or update for all current, interested Catholics. All adults in the parish will be welcome and the sessions will be in the Quieting Room between the Masses on Sundays starting at 9:15 a.m.

- Fr. Marc is seeking one or more persons to help teach the RCIA/Catholicism 101 courses that will be held every other week between the Sunday masses starting next Fall. Teacher candidates should be baptised Catholics and Fr. Marc will offer on-going training and help to whomever steps forward to offer their time and skills to share the faith with our parishioners. If interested, please contact the office or Fr. Marc by phone or e-mail. Fr. Marc's hope is that St. John Vianney can eventually put together an RCIA/Catholicism 101 course complete with brief outlines that can be lived out more or less the same from year to year regardless of who the Pastoral Leader is and with more and more participation from parishioner teachers. We appreciate your willingness to pass along the faith and encourage you to please step forward if you are able, as this faith formation program will be as good as we ALL make it.

MayDay! MayDay!
Calling all women of the parish!
You are invited to a MayDay luncheon:
Saturday, May 1st, noon - 2:00 pm in the Social Hall
Free ~ Food ~ Drink ~ Prizes ~ Fun
The Ladies Group has grown and accomplished a lot.
We would like to have lunch with ALL the women of the parish to celebrate!
Please RSVP:Maria Pottinger 463-2129
Or sign up on the list in the narthex

Dear parishioners:
It has recently come to my attention that one or more families have apparently extended an invitation to me to visit their homes for dinner, but have not received a response from me or office staff. Please accept my deepest apologies if this is the case. You all have been very generous and very hospitable and it has been, and still is, my intention always to say "yes" to either dinner at a home, coffee at a cafe, or an inexpensive meal out as time allows. If you have not heard back from me or office staff about your invitation, please call the parish office and someone will give you my e-mail address so you can contact me and we can put a date on the calendar. Again, I sincerely apologize if I or someone have not responded to your kind invitation. I look forward to breaking bread or toasting a coffee cup with you!
Yours in Christ, Fr. Marc

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:10-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 3/21, 3/28
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION - Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm
YOUTH NIGHT (Grades 6, 7 & 8) - 4/9, 4/30 from 6:00-8:00pm
ADULT STUDY GROUP is cancelled until after Fr. Marc returns from his post-Easter vacation in mid-April. The group will eventually finish "Reasons To Believe" before breaking for the summer and resuming in the fall with a new format.

THURSDAY, MARCH 25TH - Mass & Eucharistic Adoration cancelled. The office will be open.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Holy Thursday - April 1st - Mass at 7:30 pm (no daily Mass that morning)
Good Friday - April 2nd - Liturgy at 7:30 pm (no daily Mass that morning)
Easter Vigil - April 3rd - Mass at 9:00 pm followed by Sweet Feast potluck
Easter Sunday - April 4th - Mass at 10:00 am

EASTER VIGIL SWEET FEAST POTLUCK & BAKE SALE!
Do you enjoy baking? Or buying delicious goodies from a store or bakery? There will be a dessert potluck following the Easter Vigil. Please bring your favorite sweet treat to share with all the others who gave up sweets - this will be the time to indulge! Also, the Women's Group would like to have an Easter Vigil Bake Sale so people can buy something to bring back to share at their family celebrations (for those who run out of time to bake something, but want to be able to serve something yummy to their families). We would like to sell whole pies, cakes, Easter breads or special desserts that would compliment an Easter meal. Please consider baking something special for this event. Baked goods can be dropped off between 9:00AM and 12:00PM on Saturday, April 3rd in the Social Hall or one hour before the Vigil Mass at 9:00PM. Please let us know if your item is for the Sweet Feast Potluck or the Bake Sale. If it's for the Bake Sale, please use either disposable serving plates or label items to be returned. Thank-you!

THANK YOU!
Thanks to the parish community for all of the support for our Annnual St. Patrick's Celebration last weekend. Thanks especially to those who donated to & organized the very successful silent auction, the decorators for the hall, the cooks & servers, SJV's "own" bagpiper, & the irish dancers, 4 of whom have parish connections as well. This event was another great example of so many volunteers all working in different capacities together for the good of our parish.

RCIA
Next Fall, we will offer The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) as part of the every-other-week Adult Study Group. The new format will be called RCIA/Catholicism 101 and will both prepare adults for initiation sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion) and serve as a basic review or update for all current, interested Catholics. All adults in the parish will be welcome and the sessions will be in the Quieting Room between the masses on Sundays starting at 9:15 a.m.

FAITH FORMATION DRIVE FOR THOSE IN NEED
Please donate items to fit everyday needs such as razors, soap and toothpaste to people in need. You can place these items in a basket found in the social hall anytime during lent. Thank you - Hannah (for the 6th, 7th & 8th grades class)

CAPITAL BUILDING & MAINTENANCE FUND - Collection after all Masses next weekend

HISPANIC MINISTRY AT SJV - MINISTERIO HISPANO EN SAN JOHN VIANNEY
Looking for musicians for special events and joining the choir.
Buscamos tambien musicos para acontecimientos especiales y/o para participar en el coro. Si esta interesado-da- por favor llamenos ala Oficina los viernes por la manana al 567-4149 con Roxana.

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:10-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 3/21, 3/28 (no class 3/14)
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION - Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm
YOUTH NIGHT (Grades 6, 7 & 8) - 3/19, 4/9, 4/30 from 6:00-8:00pm
ADULT STUDY GROUP - Sundays at 9:15 in the Quieting Room

DAY OF RECONCILIATION AT THE CATHEDRAL - Saturday, March 20
Saturday, March 20th, a Day of Reconciliation will be offered in the Cathedral. Priest confessors will be available throughout the day, from 10:00am until 5:00pm. Archbishop Brunett, the Auxiliary Bishops and many priests from across the Archdiocese will participate in the Day of Reconciliation.You are invited to make a pilgrimage to the Cathedral on this day to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation. There will be a short call to prayer at the beginning of each hour, with music and scripture.

FAITH FORMATION DRIVE FOR THOSE IN NEED
What: Donations such as basic supplies
Who: To a day shelter
When: Anytime during Lent
Where: Put all donations in the basket in the social hall
Why: To help those in need
Thank you - Kalie (for the 6th, 7th, & 8th grade faith formation class)

ST. PATRICK'S DAY MASS
The Annual St. Patrick's Day Mass for Peace will be held on Wednesday, March 17 at 12:00Noon at Plymouth Congregational Church, 6th and University Streets, Seattle. Archbishop Alex J. Brunett will be presiding and joined by concelebrating priests of the Archdiocese. The speaker is Father Bill Treacy, a senior priest in the Archdiocese. There is poignant ecumenical symbolism in Catholics and others of varied faiths gathering in a Protestant Church on St. Patrick's Day to pray for peace in the world. We encourage you to join us for this celebration. Parking will be available in the adjacent parking garage, 6th St. entrance, Seattle.

LENTEN OPERATION RICE BOWL
During Lent Catholic Relief Services asks for our help with Operation Rice Bowl. We are asked to put the principles of Catholic Social Justice into action to help empower others to better their lives through education, medical assistance, microfinance programs, providing clean water, and farm improvement projects. The money collected is used to help people in need in foreign countries as well as here on Vashon. The weekly Wednesday night dinners for those in need that are held at the Episcopal Church receive a grant from Operation Rice Bowl. There are Rice Bowls available in the basket in the vestibule and there is still plenty of time left in Lent! As you fast during Lent, think about those who don't have food, clean water or a safe place to live. In these times of economic anxiety, there are still many who have much less. Thank you for your help.

ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL REPORT
Your generous donations to your parish and the Archdiocese make it possible for our local Church to carry out its mission and to share the good news of Jesus Christ throughout Western Washington. As members of the Archdiocesan Finance Council, we assist Archbishop Brunett and his staff in the oversight of financial matters of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Each year we provide an Annual Report to keep you apprised of the financial condition of our Church and to keep you informed about some of the issues and challenges we are addressing. This report is published in our Catholic newspaper "The Catholic Northwest Progress". You can also find the report on the Archdiocesan Website www.seattlearch.org. The link is Annual Report 2008-09.
Lou Dell'Osso Jr. - Chair of the Archdiocesan Finance Council

MARCH 6TH & 7TH
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:10-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 3/7, 3/21, 3/28 (no class 3/14)
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION - Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm
YOUTH NIGHT (Grades 6, 7 & 8) - 3/19, 4/9, 4/30 from 6:00-8:00pm
ADULT STUDY GROUP - Sundays at 9:15 in the Quieting Room

MASS CANCELLED & OFFICE CLOSED - Wednesday, March 10th

IRISH DINNER & SILENT AUCTION! - next Saturday, March 13th after 5:00 Mass
Tickets are on sale now! Join us for some fabulous corned beef & cabbage with live music by Geordie's Byre and local Irish dancers. We are limited by the size of the Social Hall, so please buy your tickets now.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE AS WE OBSERVE THE LENTEN SEASON
On Saturday, March 13th from 11:00am - Noon Father Marc and two Jesuit priests will be available to hear confessions. This is a time for individual confessions only, it will not begin with an opening Penance Liturgy.

REST IN PEACE TERESA FERRARI (Nina LaSalles' mother, Kathy Ferrari's mother-in law)
- Rosary on March 9, 7 p.m. at Columbia Funeral Home - 4567 Rainier Ave South, Seattle
(206) 722-1100 and www.columbiafuneralhome.com
- Funeral Mass on March 10, 11 a.m. at St. George Church - 5306 13th Avenue South, Seattle
(206)762-7744 and www.stgeorgeparish.com

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - if interested - please come on Sunday at 2:00
Do you have an interest in finding out what your local conference of St. Vincent de Paul is all about and what it does to help those in need on Vashon? We are holding an informational meeting for prospective new members on Sunday, March 7th at 2pm. Please call Nina at 206-947-5404 for more information.

DAY OF RECONCILIATION AT THE CATHEDRAL - Saturday, March 20
Saturday, March 20th, a Day of Reconciliation will be offered in the Cathedral. Priest confessors will be available throughout the day, from 10:00am until 5:00pm. Archbishop Brunett, the Auxiliary Bishops and many priests from across the Archdiocese will participate in the Day of Reconciliation. You are invited to make a pilgrimage to the Cathedral on this day to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation. There will be a short call to prayer at the beginning of each hour, with music and scripture.

HISPANIC MINISTRY AT SJV - MINISTERIO HISPANO EN SAN JOHN VIANNEY
Looking for volunteers to help serve for the coffee hour after the 10:30 Mass.
Tambien buscamos voluntarios nuevos para servir el cafe' y los bocadillos despues se la misa de 10:30.
Si esta interesado-da- por favor llamenos ala Oficina los viernes por la manana al 567-41-49 con Roxana.

FAITH FORMATION DRIVE FOR THOSE IN NEED
The junior high faith formation class is giving you an opportunity to donate to the poor and in need. You may donate in the Social Hall in the basket under the poster during Lent. Please donate: toothpaste, lotion, shampoo/conditioner, razors, soap, deodorant and other items for personal hygiene. Thank you! - Aeryn, Gavin and Michelle.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY MASS
The Annual St. Patrick's Day Mass for Peace will be held on Wednesday, March 17 at 12:00Noon at Plymouth Congregational Church, 6th and University Streets, Seattle. Archbishop Alex J. Brunett will be presiding and joined by concelebrating priests of the Archdiocese. The speaker is Father Bill Treacy, a senior priest in the Archdiocese. There is poignant ecumenical symbolism in Catholics and others of varied faiths gathering in a Protestant Church on St. Patrick's Day to pray for peace in the world. We encourage you to join us for this celebration. Parking will be available in the adjacent parking garage, 6th St. entrance, Seattle.

VASHON ISLAND CHORALE AT BENAROYA HALL
On Sunday March 14 at 2 pm, the Vashon Island Chorale will join with two other choruses to perform Mozart's Requiem at Seattle's Benaroya Hall. Parishioner Jennifer Krikawa will perform the soprano solo. Several other parishioners are in the Chorale as well. In addition to Mozart's Requiem, the Chorale will have the stage to themselves for a fifteen minute music set. Seating is festival style. For more information, contact JoAnn Bardeen at 567-5841.

February 27^th & 28^th

Second Sunday in Lent

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:10-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 2/28, 3/7, 3/21, 3/28 (no class 3/14)

HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION - Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm

YOUTH NIGHT (Grades 6, 7 & 8) - 3/19, 4/9, 4/30 from 6:00-8:00pm

ADULT STUDY GROUP - Sundays at 9:15 in the Quieting Room

EASTER IN NARNIA - Lenten Soup Suppers

We will host one more "Easter in Narnia" Lenten Friday soup suppers from 7pm to 8:30pm on March 5^th in the parish hall. Children are welcome to come dressed as their favorite Narnia character. The evenings will feature a CD performance of a Narnia stories, but is intended mainly as a social gathering in honor of community building during Lent. Please bring bread/rolls if you can, and Turkish Delight!

CAPITAL MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENTS collection at the door after all Masses this weekend

IRISH DINNER & SILENT AUCTION! - in 2 weeks! Saturday, March 13^th after 5:00 Mass

Tickets are on sale now! Join us for some fabulous corned beef & cabbage with live music by Geordie's Byre and local Irish dancers. We are limited by the size of the Social Hall, so please buy your tickets early.

Donations for the Silent Auction - All are invited to donate NEW or mint condition items for the silent auction. If you don't have items to donate, consider buying a gift certificate from a local store or restaurant to donate. We are looking for affordable items - not high dollar ones. Items need to be at SJV by next Sunday, March 7^th. Attached to the bottom of Father's homily (last page of this bulletin) is a form that can be used so we can accurately describe each item with it's name, description & value. Don't forget to include the value!

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE AS WE OBSERVE THE LENTEN SEASON

On Saturday, March 13^th from 11:00am - Noon Father Marc and two Jesuit priests will be available to hear confessions. This is a time for individual confessions only, it will not begin with an opening Penance Liturgy.

FAITH FORMATION DRIVE FOR THOSE IN NEED

We need basic living materials to help a local day center with people in need. We need articles such as socks, toothpaste, shampoo, razors, soap, lotion, deodorant, hats, coats, etc. If you wish to help the needy, please place your donations in the basket in the fellowship hall. We would really like your help during Lent. Thank you!! - Sarah and Paige (for the 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade class)

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Do you have an interest in finding out what your local conference of St. Vincent de Paul is all about and what it does to help those in need on Vashon? We are holding an informational meeting for prospective new members on Sunday, March 7^th at 2pm. Please call Nina at 206-947-5404 for more information.

LENTEN OPERATION RICE BOWL

During Lent Catholic Relief Services asks for our help with Operation Rice Bowl. We are asked to put the principles of Catholic Social Justice into action to help empower others to better their lives through education, medical assistance, microfinance programs, providing clean water, and farm improvement projects. The money collected is used to help people in need in foreign countries as well as here on Vashon. The weekly Wednesday night dinners for those in need that are held at the Episcopal Church receive a grant from Operation Rice Bowl. There are Rice Bowls available in the basket in the vestibule and there is still plenty of time left in Lent! As you fast during Lent, think about those who don't have food, clean water or a safe place to live. In these times of economic anxiety, there are still many who have much less. Thank you for your help.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LECTOR?

Please plan to attend one of the following training sessions on Sunday, March 7^th following the 10:30 Mass or Saturday, March 13^th at 4:00 PM. Needed-Lector's handbook prior to class. Available at SJV Office-$12. If you are unable to attend, please contact the SJV Office and ask for Janice or Maria.

TURN IN YOUR THRIFTWAY & VASHON MARKET RECEIPTS - use the boxes in the vestibule

The deadline to turn in your 2009 grocery receipts is approaching. Please include your name & phone number on the back of the Thriftway receipts. We get 1% of the total.

LOST CELL PHONE

A cell phone was found in the Quieting Room. If it's yours, please contact the office to identify and claim.

ORGAN FOR SALE OR LEASE

We are looking for a home for the organ that was used at St. Patrick's Chapel. If you are interested in leasing or purchasing it, please contact the office.

February 20^th & 21^st
First Sunday in Lent

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:10-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 2/21, 2/28

HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION - Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm

YOUTH NIGHT (Grades 6, 7 & 8) - 3/19, 4/9, 4/30 from 6:00-8:00pm

ADULT STUDY GROUP - Sundays at 9:15 in the Quieting Room

EASTER IN NARNIA - Lenten Soup Suppers

We will host two more "Easter in Narnia" Lenten Friday soup suppers from 7pm to 8:30pm February 26^th & March 5^th in the parish hall. Children are welcome to come dressed as their favorite Narnia character. The evenings will feature a CD performance of a Narnia stories, but is intended mainly as a social gathering in honor of community building during Lent. Please bring bread/rolls if you can, and Turkish Delight!

FAITH FORMATION DRIVE FOR THOSE IN NEED

We are doing this to help a local day center for the needy. Items we hope to collect for this center are: toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, razors, soap, deodorant, and clothing. We have a beautiful basket placed in the fellowship hall where you can place these items. Please have the items in the basket by the end of Lent. Thanks for supporting this charity! -Mykah and Jing (for the 6^th, 7^th, and 9^th grade class)

IRISH DINNER & SILENT AUCTION! - Saturday, March 13^th after 5:00 Mass - Tickets on sale now!

Join us for some fabulous corned beef & cabbage and other Irish fare & fun! We are limited by the size of the Social Hall, so please buy your tickets early - they will sell out! Also, all are invited to donate NEW or mint condition items for the silent auction. If you don't have items to donate, consider buying a gift certificate from a local store or restaurant to donate. We are looking for affordable items - not high dollar ones. Items need to be at SJV by Sunday, March 7^th.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION TRAINING

There will be a training next Sunday, February 28^th for all EMCs (current & new) after the 10:30 Mass

TURN IN YOUR THRIFTWAY & VASHON MARKET RECEIPTS - use the boxes in the vestibule

The deadline to turn in your 2009 grocery receipts is approaching. Please include your name & phone number on the back of the Thriftway receipts. We get 1% of the total.

LOST CELL PHONE

A cell phone was found in the Quieting Room. If it's yours, please contact the office to identify and claim.

ORGAN FOR SALE OR LEASE

We are looking for a home for the organ that was used at St. Patrick's Chapel. If you are interested in leasing or purchasing it, please contact the office.

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OBJECT LESSONS

Lenten Notebook 2: Prayer

By Fr. Marc Powell

Why tell you this story about things as ordinary as traffic jams and new friends and bumpy airplane rides?

Because it's really less about these ordinary things and more about the extra-ordinary truth that it points to. The truth, and a surprising one for Catholics who seldom wear their identity out in the streets except on Ash Wednesday, is this:

God loves when we pray in public.

Really, he does. He must. Why else would he answer mine so quickly, and with such powerful evangelical effect?

"PRAY UNCEASINGLY" - EVEN WHEN YOU DRIVE

"What's the matter with you, you idiot, do you have a brain in your head?" This is shouted to me by a business-suited pedestrian so close to my driver's side window - which I'd just rolled up - that his hot breath and hot anger are fogging it up. We're in the middle of a crosswalk intersection in downtown Seattle during rush-hour. "Roll down your window, idiot ... roll it down so I can knock some sense into you!"

I do not roll it down.

But I do understand his anger, really I do: the roads were traffic jammed and I'd misjudged the intersection, thinking I had enough green-light time to get through the crosswalk and to the other side. I ended up stopped midway with my rear end blocking the crosswalk. So Angry Businessman had to walk around my truck - after giving me a piece of his mind, of course.

"Roll it down, idiot, roll it down!"

Drivers stare. Pedestrians stare.

"Roll it down!"

I remember the number one rule of diffusing road rage: Don't engage, don't engage.

"Roll it down!"

But he was about to punch my window out. And then me!

Don't engage, don't engage. But I can't drive off, escape; I'm wedged in by cars on all sides. What can I do?

"Roll it ..."

I stroke the rosary crucifix dangling from my rearview mirror. Ask Mary to pray for me.

And just like that, Angry Businessman stops yelling. Stares from me to the crucifix. Back to me. And then back to the crucifix. He says "sorry" and he says it to the crucifix. And then he proceeds to walk around my truck, and on down the street.

The traffic light turns green. The backup clears. And I drive away.

"PRAY UNCEASINGLY" - EVEN DARING TO SAY GRACE IN RESTAURANTS

She stares when I come in, she stares again when I order breakfast and she stares a few times more as I wait for my meal - Did I forget to comb my hair this morning?

Meal come, I cross myself, say grace, cross myself again - and she's staring once more. "Are you the new priest over at the Catholic church?" she asks.

Yes, I am.

"Thought so, you look like your picture (in the local, very small-town newspaper)."

Oh, uh-huh.

"But I wasn't sure. Then when I saw you pray, figured it had to be you, and that it was safe."

Safe?

"You know - to say ‘hi.'"

Oh. ... Hi.

She says she's Christian too. And likes making new Christian friends. So she and her breakfast move over to my table and we finish our meals together as new friends.

And as we pay and leave the restaurant, she says she'll keep me in her prayers. I thank her for that, and say I'll keep her in mine.

"PRAY UNCEASINGLY" - AND PEOPLE WILL WANT TO PRAY WITH YOU

We hit some rough air and I and the rest of the passengers aboard this plane to San Jose bounce a bit in our seats. A bell "BINGS" and the "PLEASE FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT" sign glows to life. More rough air and everyone bounces again and le-e-e-ans to the left with the wind-tossed aircraft.

Time to pray.

Out comes my rosary; I cross myself, kiss the cross and begin to whisper: "I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of ..."

"Uh, excuse me ...?" This is a nervous little man sitting across the aisle, and he's gripping his armrest like a cat who knows that it's Bath Day. "Excuse me, but could you say a decade for me too while you're at it?"

How about we say one together? I ask. For everyone on board?

And we do. We pray. At 30,000 feet. Two people who've never met before now. Two people brought together by faith. And praying in public.

God loves when we pray in public. Really, he does. He must.

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February 13^th & 14^th

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:10-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 2/21, 2/28 (no FF on 2/14)

HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION - Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm

YOUTH NIGHT (Grades 6, 7 & 8) - 3/19, 4/9, 4/30 from 6:00-8:00pm

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18^TH - no daily Mass or Eucharistic Adoration and the Office is closed

ASH WEDNESDAY - February 17^th - Mass at 10:00 am & 7:00 pm - Fast & Abstain

Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent, a holy season in which we focus on Praying, Fasting and Giving in preparation to experience the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter. Our foreheads are marked with ashes to remind us of our humility before God, who alone raises us up to holiness in and through the sacrifice of his only Son: "Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return." The ashes are made from blessed and burned palms used in our Palm Sunday Mass of last year. We both "fast" from large meal portions on Ash Wednesday (eating only one regular-size meal and two smaller meals that together do not equal the size of the regular-size meal) and "abstain" from eating any meat. We continue the meat abstinence on every Friday of Lent.

Our Ash Wednesday Masses on Feb. 17 will be at 10a.m. and 7p.m.

EASTER IN NARNIA - Lenten Soup Suppers - first one is this Friday, February 19^th

We will host "Easter in Narnia" with three Lenten Friday soup suppers from 7pm to 8:30pm February 19^th, February 26^th & March 5^th in the parish hall. Children are welcome to come dressed as their favorite Narnia character. The evenings will feature a CD performance of a Narnia stories, but is intended mainly as a social gathering in honor of community building during Lent. Please bring bread/rolls if you can, and Turkish Delight!

FAITH FORMATION DRIVE FOR THOSE IN NEED

The 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade class is collecting deodorant, soap, shaving cream, lotion, tooth paste, toothbrushes and razors for those in need at day shelters. Please put your donations in the basket that will be in the Social Hall during Lent. Thank you for your generosity, Maria and Eileen (for the 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade class).

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION - at the door after all Masses this weekend

SOCIAL HALL CLEAN-UP

Do you have any personal items in the parish hall or storage areas? If so, please arrange with the office for removal by February 20^th. After that, the hall and storage areas will be cleared of unnecessary items (stuff) and they will be properly disposed of. It is clean-up time to improve appearance and provide needed space for Faith Formation classes. Please contact our Facilities Committee Chair, John Burggraff, at 463-5634 with questions.

IRISH DINNER & SILENT AUCTION! - Saturday, March 13th after 5:00 Mass

Save the date! All are invited to donate NEW or mint condition items for the silent auction. If you don't have items to donate, consider buying a gift certificate from a local store or restaurant to donate. We are looking for affordable items - not high dollar ones. Items need to be at SJV by Sunday, March 7th. More info coming!

ADULT STUDY GROUP - Sundays at 9:15 in the Quieting Room

The participants are exploring Scott Hahn's "Reasons To Believe." The sessions have reading assignments and study questions which are posted on the SJV website (www.stjohnvianneyvashon.com) under "Adult Education". Participants will be asked to answer questions before each session and to share some of their answers during the session as part of the ongoing conversation about Catholic Apologetics and how to understand and explain our faith. All are welcome.

- If you would like to participate in the adult discussion group but can't make it on Sunday at 9:15 am, consider joining an online discussion. To join this discussion, give Fr. Marc your email address, read the book, read the questions from the parish website, and contribute your thoughts.

February 6^th & 7^th

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:10-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 2/7, 2/21, 2/28 (no FF on 2/14)

HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION - Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm -

YOUTH NIGHT (Grades 6, 7 & 8) 02/12, 6:00-8:00pm

MASS CANCELLED - Friday, February 12^th

FEAST OF ST. BLAISE - Throat Blessing after the homily

Those desiring a blessing of the throat in honor of the Feast of St. Blaise may receive it from Father Marc after

the homily during each Mass this weekend.

LENTEN OPERATION RICE BOWL

During Lent, Catholic Relief Services asks for our help with Operation Rice Bowl. We are asked to put the principles of Catholic Social Justice into action to help empower others to better their lives through education, medical assistance, micro-finance programs, providing clean water, and farm improvement projects. The money collected is used to help people in need in foreign countries as well as here in the Seattle Archdiocese. On Vashon, the weekly Wednesday night dinners for those in need that are held at the Episcopal Church receive a grant from Operation Rice Bowl. The Rice Bowls will be available at the door after Mass next Sunday. As you fast during Lent, think about those who have little food, clean water or a safe place to live. In these times of economic anxiety, there are still many who have much less. Thank you for your help.

HISPANIC MINISTRY MEETING

There will be a meeting the second Thursday of each month at noon in the social hall, starting Feb. 11.

MINISTERIO DE REUNIONES HISPANAS

2do. Jueves de cada mes al medio Dia empezando el 11 de febrero el el salon social. Todas las personas interesadas estan invitadas a asistir.

EASTER IN NARNIA - Lenten Soup Suppers

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION - at the door after all Masses next weekend

IRISH DINNER & SILENT AUCTION! - Saturday, March 13th after 5:00 Mass

HAITI DONATIONS AND IRS TAX RECEIPTS

Thanks to your generosity we are sending a check for $3,000 to the CRS (Catholic Relief Services) Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort. The manner in which your CRS donation will be recognized for IRS tax purposes has changed from the original bulletin announcement. Here's why. On January 22, 2010 Congress passed a tax decision that allows donors to deduct their Haiti donations on either their 2009 or 2010 tax return. This applies only to donations given after January 11, 2010 and before March 1, 2010. Because of this tax decision, you will receive an IRS donation letter/receipt in the mail. This is the only documentation that you will receive from us. This donation will not be listed on your 2010 year-end IRS Donor Substantiation Report.

MARRIAGE ADVOCATE TRAINING

Are you interested in being trained as a Marriage Advocate to guide others through the decree of nullity process? If so, please contact Constance at the office for information about the training.

ADULT STUDY GROUP - Sundays at 9:15 in the Quieting Room

HOMILY CDs ARE HERE

There are some extra CD's of Father Roach's printed homilies on the table in the vestibule. These are available to anyone who would like one on a first come, first serve basis.

FOUNDATIONS IN FAITH- Church and Christology:

Sunday, February 21, 1:30-5:30 PM at St. Peter's Parish Hall. This four hour class focuses two hours on the Church and two hours on Christology. In the Church class, participants will look at the primary images of Church from the Vatican II. They will explore the different roles of the laity and ordained in accomplishing the Church's mission. In the Christology class, participants will research the divinity and the humanity of Jesus as presented in each of the four Gospels and then defined in the Church Councils. They will explore various titles and images of Jesus present in Catholic spirituality and devotions throughout the centuries to the present time. Please bring your Bible and copy of the Catechism to the class. Cost: $5 per class.

January 30^th & 31^st
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:10-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 1/31

HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION - Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 pm -

YOUTH NIGHT (Grades 6, 7 & 8) 02/12, 6:00-8:00pm

CONTRIBUTIONS: January 23 & 24 - $3915.74 (to meet our expenses, our weekly goal is $4,400 - we were $484 short last week) "Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." (2Corinthians 9:7)

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING FOR NEW SERVERS - February 7^th & 14^th at 9:15

Please contact Lonnie Shiosaki (463-4052) or Janice Johns (463-2025) for more info.

EASTER IN NARNIA - Lenten Soup Suppers

We will host "Easter in Narnia" with three Lenten Friday soup suppers from 7pm to 8:30pm February 19^th, February 26^th and March 5^th in the parish hall. Children are welcome to come dressed as their favorite Narnia character. The evenings will feature a CD performance of a couple Narnia stories, but is intended mainly as a social gathering in honor of community building during Lent. Please bring bread or rolls if you can, and Turkish Delight!

HOMILY CDs ARE HERE

If, and only if, you signed-up for a CD of Father Roach's printed homilies, please pick one up in the vestibule after Mass. If you did not sign-up for a CD but would like one, please contact the office.

COFFEE HOUR - if your last name begins with A-K, please bring something for Coffee Hour next Sunday

HISPANIC MINISTRY MEETING

There will be a meeting the second Thursday of each month at noon in the social hall, starting Feb. 11.

MINISTERIO DE REUNIONES HISPANAS

2do. Jueves de cada mes al medio Dia empezando el 11 de febrero el el salon social. Todas las personas interesadas estan invitadas a asistir.

CAPITAL BUILDING & MAINTENANCE FUND Collection at the door after all Masses this weekend

HAITI EARTHQUAKE UPDATE FROM CRS

Generous contributions from Catholics and others in western Washington and across the country to Catholic Relief Services are helping thousands of Haitians after the devastating earthquake on January 12th. CRS, our Church's official international relief and development agency, has provided food and other emergency supplies to more than 90,000 people through two large sites and parish distribution sites across Port-au-Prince. CRS medical teams are treating 300 per day. For more information on CRS relief efforts in Haiti as well as prayer resources, educational resources, and information on how you can help with the long-term rebuilding process, go to www.crs.org. Thank you very much.

MARRIAGE ADVOCATE TRAINING

Are you interested in being trained as a Marriage Advocate to guide others through the decree of nullity process? If so, please contact Constance at the office for information about the training.

ADULT STUDY GROUP - Sundays at 9:15 in the Quieting Room

VASHON OPERA - LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD

Vashon Opera and Vashon Park District will present Little Red Riding Hood, A Special Opera Production for Children. It is February 6^th at 11 am at Chautauqua Elementary School. This is a free production - no tickets are necessary. Go to vashonopera.org for more information.

HELPING CATHOLICS COME HOME - online, live, interactive and fun event!

This course features Dr. Tom Curran and consists of 4 live & interactive video broadcasts accessible via the Internet from 7-8:30 PM every Thursday night in February (4, 11, 18, 25)! For your convenience, sessions will also be available on-demand. The cost is only $20 for the entire four-session course! These sessions are designed to help individuals discover the treasures of the Catholic faith and equip them with the knowledge and tools necessary to share their faith with confidence and clarity to friends, family and anyone they meet.

Feb. 4^th - The Basics of Evangelization: What, Why, Who and How

Feb. 11^th - 10 Practical Ways to Share Your Faith

Feb. 18^th - Answering the Top 10 Questions Catholics Are Asked: Part I

Feb. 25^th - Answering the Top 10 Questions Catholics Are Asked: Part II

What to expect:

To be entertained and inspired by good teaching and real life stories.
To be encouraged in the riches of your faith and the truth it offers to all who are open to believe.
To learn a practical, Catholic approach to evangelization that is all about proposing (not imposing) the value of your faith to family and friends.
To be equipped to welcome newcomers in to the parish community and encourage them in their faith.

For more information call 1-888-765-9269 or simply log-on to MyCatholicFaith.org to register.

January 23^rd & 24^th

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:10-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 1/24, 1/31

HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION - Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 pm - 1/26

YOUTH NIGHTS (Grades 6, 7 & 8) 01/29 & 02/12, 6:00-8:00pm

HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORT

There is a special collection at the door after Masses this weekend for the Haiti Earthquake relief effort. These donations are tax deductible and will be recorded on your 2010 contribution record. Donations by check are preferred; please make your check payable to St. John Vianney Church. If you are making a cash donation and would like this donation recorded on your contribution record, envelopes are available next to the homily CDs in the vestibule. There are also one time only authorization forms in the vestibule if you wish to make your donation by credit card.

EASTER IN NARNIA - Lenten Soup Suppers

HOMILY CDs ARE HERE

COFFEE HOUR - if your last name begins with L-Z, please bring something for Coffee Hour next Sunday

MARRIAGE ADVOCATE TRAINING

Are you interested in being trained as a Marriage Advocate to guide others through the decree of nullity process? If so, please contact Constance at the office for information about the training.

HISPANIC MINISTRY MEETING

There will be a meeting the second Thursday of each month at noon in the social hall, starting Feb. 11.

MINISTERIO DE REUNIONES HISPANAS

2do. Jueves de cada mes al medio Dia empezando el 11 de febrero el el salon social. Todas las personas interesadas estan invitadas a asistir.

CAPITAL BUILDING & MAINTENANCE FUND Collection at the door after all Masses next weekend

THANK-YOU

The Stewardship Commission would like to thank everyone who took the opportunity to take part in the Ministry Fair last weekend. Especially thank you to the members of the commission, Chris Anderson, Don & Marie Ganchorre, Dianne Jecs, Nina LaSalle, Marilyn Mosley, Patti Reid, and Nancy Radford, who spent months planning, preparing and presenting this event.

ADULT STUDY GROUP - Sundays at 9:15 in the Quieting Room

January 16^th & 17^th
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:10-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 1/24, 1/31 (no class 1/17)

HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION - Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 pm - 1/19, 1/26

YOUTH NIGHTS (Grades 6, 7 & 8) 01/29 & 02/12, 6:00-8:00pm

WELCOME Very Reverend Paul Magnano, Ph.D. (officially installing Father Marc Powell this weekend!)

MINISTRIES FAIR - check it out after Mass TODAY!!

All are invited into the Social Hall to see all kinds of ways to get involved at SJV!

HAITI EARTHQUAKE - CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES (CRS) RESPONSE

CRS is the official international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic Church and has made an initial commitment of 5 million dollars for immediate use in the Haiti earthquake relief effort. The agency is geared up for a major emergency response to this severe disaster. CRS is currently mobilizing food and deploying emergency shelter and hygiene kits, as well as bringing in supplies from the neighboring Dominican Republic. There will be a collection at the door next weekend after the Masses to support this CRS effort. To donate directly to CRS call 1-877-HELP-CRS, donate online at www.crs.org, or send a check to CRS/Archdiocese of Seattle, 710 9^th Ave, Seattle WA 98104 (on the memo line please write: Haiti Earthquake). Thank you.

EASTER IN NARNIA - Lenten Soup Suppers

HOMILY CDs ARE HERE

MARRIAGE ADVOCATE TRAINING

Are you interested in being trained as a Marriage Advocate to guide others through the decree of nullity process? If so, please contact Constance at the office for information about the training.

ADULT STUDY GROUP - Sundays at 9:15 in the Quieting Room

The participants will be exploring Scott Hahn's "Reasons To Believe." The sessions are highly structured with reading assignments and study questions which are posted on the SJV website (www.stjohnvianneyvashon.com) under "Adult Education". Participants will be asked to answer questions before each session and to share some of their answers during the session as part of the ongoing conversation about Catholic Apologetics and how to understand and explain our faith. All are welcome.

PRO-LIFE EVENTS - TUESDAY JANUARY 19

A 10 AM Pro-Life Mass will be celebrated at Saint Michael Church, 1055 Boundary St. SE, Olympia, followed by a procession to the State Capitol to participate in the Washington State March for Life, which begins at noon. All are invited back to the Church for a complimentary lunch. More info at (360) 480-9329 or www.SaintMichaelParish.org

MARRIED? ENGAGED?

Many family planning methods involve side effects and expense. Natural Family Planning, which is 99% effective, involves no side effects and is inexpensive! It is also in line with Church teaching on marriage and family life. A 3-session class will be held at Blessed Sacrament in the University District starting January 23^rd at 2:30pm, in the Parish Hall. For more information or to sign-up, contact Monica and Michael Bernstein at 206.523-1903 or monicadevet@hotmail.com.

JANUARY 9TH & 10TH
BAPTISM OF THE LORD

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:10-10:15
Preschool-Grade 8: 1/10, 1/24, 1/31 (no class 1/17)

HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION -
Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 pm - 1/12, 1/19, 1/26

DO YOU REMEMBER...
Do you remember, as a child, having chores to do? And as you got bigger, so did the chores? And do you remember the "why" of those chores? We were part of a family. Stewardship is the act of doing God's "chores". Very few of us are called upon to do great things, but we are expected to do small things greatly. Those small things are God's chores that he asks us to do because we belong to His family. He asked His Son to do the great thing for us, now He asks us to do the small things ~~~ this is called Stewardship. For which He will bless us greatly. Next weekend, January 16 and 17, you will have the opportunity to talk to people involved in doing some of the small things needed to keep our parish running. Please come, meet them and, perhaps, join them.

DONOR SUBSTANTIATION LETTER MAILING
The 2009 IRS Donor Substantiation Letters were mailed last Thursday to those who have made donations to the parish during the past year. If you have questions about the letter or do not receive one this week and think that you should have gotten one, please call the office during business hours at 567-4149.

EASTER IN NARNIA - can you make soup?
Fr. Marc is trying to organize a series of Friday night Soup Suppers at the parish this Lent based on the theme "Easter in Narnia", a reference to writer C.S. Lewis' classic, Chronicles of Narnia. The first task is finding at least 4 parishioners willing to make soup for the event which will also feature a CD performance of the Lewis Stories for kids & adults to enjoy. If you would like to make soup, please contact Fr. Marc by calling the office or the rectory.

ADULT STUDY GROUP RESUMES - Sundays at 9:15 in the Quieting Room
The participants will be exploring Scott Hahn's "Reasons To Believe." The sessions are highly structured with reading assignments and study questions. Participants will be asked to answer questions before each session and to share some of their answers during the session as part of the ongoing conversation about Catholic Apologetics and how to understand and explain our faith. All are welcome.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION - at the door after all Masses this weekend

PRO-LIFE EVENTS - TUESDAY JANUARY 19
A 10 AM Pro-Life Mass will be celebrated at Saint Michael Church, 1055 Boundary St. SE, Olympia, followed by a procession to the State Capitol to participate in the Washington State March for Life, which begins at noon. All are invited back to the Church for a complimentary lunch. More info at (360) 480-9329 or www.SaintMichaelParish.org

DECEMBER 5TH & 6TH
SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:10-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 12/6, 12/20 (no class 12/13, 12/27)
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:00-10:15 : 12/6
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - Holy Day of Obligation - Tues, Dec 8th Masses at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

ADVENT RETREAT - final session this weekend - All are welcome!
The last session is Sunday, December 6 at 9:15 am. Everyone gathers in the Sanctuary and after a brief introduction on the topic, we will break out into groups.

ESTA ES UNA MISA ESPECIAL
Estaremos Celebrando La Fiesta De Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe, Y Tambien La Fiesta De Juan Diego, El Miercoles 9 De Diciembre Alas 7:00Pm Si Le Gustaria Traer Comida Tenemos Formularios Para Inscribirce En La Entrada, Despues De La Misa Recepcion En El Salon Social Todos Estan Invitados A Asistir.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CELEBRATION - SJV - Wednesday, December 9th - Mass at 7:00 pm
We will be celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and remembering Juan Diego with a Mass on Wednesday, December 9th at 7:00pm. There will be food served in the Social Hall following Mass. If you would like to help by bringing food to share, please sign up on the sheets in the Narthex. All are invited!

COOKIE SALE & BAZAAR - next weekend!! Get out your cookie recipes!
Our annual Cookie Sale & Bazaar will be December 12 & 13 after all Masses. Please bring in a tray of your favorite goodies on Saturday December 12 from 3:00-5:00. They will be sold by the pound after all Masses. We will also be selling homemade crafts and jewelry that women from our church have been working on!!

VASHON ISLAND CHORALE
Several SJV parishioners will be featured prominently when the Vashon Island Chorale performs on Dec. 5 at 7:30pm and Dec. 6 at 3pm. Jennifer Krikawa and Anne Terry will have solo roles in Antonio Vivaldi's Gloria and a song written by Charles Lovekin will have its "world premiere". Entitled "The Third Joyous Mystery, the Birth of the Christ, Jesus", Charles' piece also includes strings, organ and harp. Other parishioners who will be singing with the Chorale this time are Jo Ann Bardeen, Mary Fran Lyons, Richard Person, Teresa Bourke, Bill Bourke, Linda Rogers and Charles Lovekin. The concerts take place at Bethel Church. Tickets are available at Books by the Way, Vashon Bookshop & The Blue Heron.

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL COLLECTION - at the door after all Masses next weekend

LESSONS & CAROLS, SIMBANG GABI, AND THE CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Lessons & Carols - Sunday, December 20th at 5:00 pm followed by a cookie reception in the Social Hall
Simbang Gabi (Filipino Advent Mass) -Sunday, December 20th -10:30 Mass followed by reception
Christmas Eve Mass - Thursday, December 24 at 7:00 (Christmas Carols at 6:30) followed by a light reception
Christmas Day Mass - Friday, December 25 at 10:00 am