What dreams for a parish most accurately reflects our people and our God?
Our collective energy will create a vision for our parish none of us alone can imagine!
Let Your Voice Be Heard Sunday, August 21, 11:45am

MASS SETTING The Celtic Mass can be found in Today's Missal (blue misallettes) starting on pg.8 with the Kyrie, Gloria pg. 10, Holy Holy pg. 87, Memorial Acclamation pg. 89, Amen pg. 94, Lamb of God pg. 95.

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)

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL - Goal: $33,877 Donations: $38,727 Refund: $4850
Thank you to all who donated! We heard from 113 parish households (59%).

CONFESSION, OFFICE HOURS & CONTACTING FR. MARC
- Fr. Marc will return to hearing confessions every Saturday from 4:30-4:55pm before mass. Confessions are still available also by appointment by leaving a message with Fr. Marc at the rectory or at the office, or by dropping in during office hours during the week.
- Fr. Marc's office hours effective Mon. July 11 will be, barring outside appointments and tasks, every weekday except Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to Noon. Fr. Marc does not normally meet for appointments in the office after Noon. Funeral preparation and group meetings are exceptions. Calls for non-emergency appointments made after office hours will most likely be returned during the next business day during office hours. Fr. Marc is still available to meet parishioners by appointment at Cafe Luna if the content of the conversation does not require privacy and if the interaction is non-sacramental.
- If you need to reach Fr. Marc after hours for emergencies, call (206) 225-8058. For non-emergency calls, please leave a message at the rectory (567-5736) or at the office (567-4149). Fr. Marc will return your call when he is able.

RUMMAGE SALE - July 30th & 31st - Bring in your stuff!
We are collecting items for the Rummage Sale - please bring in anything you would like to donate (housewares, furniture, tools, toys, books, etc.) You can leave your donated items in the back of the Social Hall and we will store it until the sale. Please no computers or clothes.

CAN YOU HELP?
Can you spare 4 hours per month to keep the grounds around the Church looking fabulous? We are looking for a team to meet once a month and dead head plants, a little pruning, weeding etc. Please contact Don Ganchorre at 463-2805 or Robert Kajca at 253-579-4682.

ECUMENICAL BOOK GROUP
"Nonsense of a High Order: The Confused and Illusory World of the Atheist" by Rabbi Moshe Averick will be discussed at the next gathering of the Vashon Ecumenical Book Group from 4 to 5:30 pm, Sunday, Aug. 7, at Bethel Church, 14736 SW Bethel Lane. Ann McMurdo, a Bethel Church member, will lead the discussion. In "Nonsense of a High Order," Rabbi Averick exposes the flaws in the atheistic ideology advanced by modern atheist writers such as Dawkins, Hitchens and Harris.
The purpose of the Ecumenical Book Group is to bring together island Christians to discuss books -- fiction and non-fiction - that address issues of faith, spirituality and the meaning of life. All are welcome. The group meets from 4 to 5:30 pm on the first Sunday of the month.
Future books are "The New Oxford Book of Christian Verse" (Sept 4) and "The Shack" (Oct 2)

How do we grow our parish into the future? Our whole is greater than the sum of our parts.
Let Your Voice Be Heard Sunday, August 21, 11:45am

OFFICE CLOSED - July 1st & 4th
NO DAILY MASS - June 22nd - July 1st and July 4th

MASS SETTING The Celtic Mass can be found in Today's Missal (blue misallettes) starting on pg.8 with the Kyrie, Gloria pg. 10, Holy Holy pg. 87, Memorial Acclamation pg. 89, Amen pg. 94, Lamb of God pg. 95.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL - Goal: $33,877 Donations: $28,577 Needed: $5,300
Thank you to all who have donated - we are almost there! We have heard from 103 parish households (57%)
It's not too late to donate - use an envelope in the pew or go online: www.seattlearchdiocese.org/aca.

NO BULLETIN NEXT WEEKEND - There will not be a bulletin the weekend of July 2nd & 3rd

CAN YOU HELP?
Can you spare 4 hours per month to keep the grounds around the Church looking fabulous? We are looking for a team to meet once a month and dead head plants, a little pruning, weeding etc. Please contact Don Ganchorre at 463-2805 or Robert Kajca at 253-579-4682.

MEDEIROS BAPTISM POTLUCK - July 2 after the 5pm Mass
Peter Medeiros will be baptized at the 5pm Mass on July 2. His parents, Collin & Rebecca, would like to invite you to join them for a celebratory potluck dinner in the Hall following Mass. Drinks & dessert will be provided.

THANK YOU, NANCY!
Nancy Radford has work as Parish Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant for just over 4 years. Although she will remain chair of the Stewardship Commission, her last day as a member of the office staff is Wednesday, June 29th. It is with deep gratitude for her strong commitment to only the highest quality of work, her flexibility and willingness to accept additional tasks particularly during Father Roach's illness and the long months following his death, that we wish Nancy the very best. The quiet way that she performed her duties, her kindness and delightful sense of humor will certainly be missed.

RUMMAGE SALE
We are collecting items for the Rummage Sale - please bring in anything you would like to donate (housewares, furniture, tools, etc.) You can leave your donated items in the back of the Social Hall and we will store it until the sale on July 30th & 31st. Please no computers or clothes.

SALMON BAKE - Sunday afternoon, July 31st - Save the date!
Volunteers are needed in various areas - please sign up in the vestibule - many hands make light work!
Salmon marinated with Jim Neal's secret recipe will be available for pre-order! (more info to come)

MASS SETTING can be found in the blue misallettes starting on pg.76. 18/19 Kyrie; 20 Gloria; 25 Sanctus; 26 Memorial Acclamation; 30 Amen; 32 Agnus Dei We sing ourselves into the body of Christ!

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL - Goal: $33,877 Donations: $19,256
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 2011 Annual Catholic Appeal. One person or parish could not possibly accomplish all that needs to be 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.

CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to the Rivas-Gutierrez family on the baptism of their children, Alexandra and Jimmy, at the 10:30 Mass this weekend!

CHILDREN-YOUTH MASS & THANK YOU!
The Faith Formation students will lead our parish in worship at the 10:30 Mass this weekend as greeters, lectors, altar servers, petitioners, gift-bearers, and singers. This marks the end of the Faith Formation year. We extend our gratitude to the Catechists in our parish who have responded to this call to serve by sharing the Catholic faith with our youth and supporting our Faith Formation Families on this journey of faith.

FIRST COMMUNION - June 12 at the 10:30 Mass
The youth who have been preparing with Jaculin Dougher will be making their First Communion at the 10:30 Mass on Sunday, June 12. This will be followed by a scrumptious celebratory feast in the Social Hall.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?
There will be a meeting for anyone interested in planning a fundraiser for SJV - should we have a dinner? auction? entertainment? Any ideas? Join us on Sunday, June 5 at 9:00am (between Masses) to discuss.

"ATTICUS" - informal meeting Sunday, June 12 at noon
An informal book-study gathering to discuss "Atticus" with Fr. Marc will be held at 12 Noon Sunday, June 12th in the Quieting Room. Bring a snack from South of the border (Mexico) to share if you can. Coffee will be provided. The staged reading of the play adapted from the novel will happen Saturday, June 18th in the SJV Hall at 7 p.m. The book can be purchased at The Vashon Book Shop and Books By The Way. Bring a Bible with you to the book-study if you can.

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD - What are SJV's priorities?
Help develop our long range pastoral plan. Save the Date - August 21, 11:45am

SALMON BAKE - Sunday afternoon, July 31st - Save the date!
Volunteers are needed in various areas - please sign up in the vestibule - many hands make light work!
Salmon marinated with Jim Neal's secret recipe will be available for pre-order! (more info to come)

CELEBRATION FOR FR. PATRICK CLARK - 50 years of service as a Catholic priest
On June 12, Bishop R. Larue will celebrate Fr. Patrick Clark's 50 years of service as a Catholic priest. (Fr. Clark was our pastor at SJV & St. Pat's for 16 years. During that same period he was Superintendent of Catholic schools.) Mass will be at 9:00am at St. Patrick's in Seattle (2702 Broadway Ave E. 206 329 2960)

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION - next week after all Masses

The ECUMENICAL BOOK GROUP meets Sunday, June 5 from 4-5:30 pm, at Bethel Church.

THE ATTICUS "SOUTH OF THE BORDER" READING AND POTLUCK
Bring a simple Mexican- or any-style dish or dessert to share while enjoying a professional dramatic reading of "Atticus," a play adapted by Fr. Marc Powell from the novel by New York Times best-selling author Ron Hansen.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 18th WHERE: SJV - Social Hall,
COST: Free, but good-will donations to the church are appreciated.
Audience members will have a chance to offer feedback about the play before it is revised for full production at Blue Heron Arts Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5th and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6th. You can pre-read the novel by purchasing it at Vashon Book Shop or Books By The Way.
New York Times best-selling author Ron Hansen ("Mariette in Ecstasy" and "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," which was made into a hit movie starring Brad Pitt) will attend the Nov. 5th opening for an after-show Q&A with the audience.

MASS SETTING can be found in the blue misallettes starting on pg.76. 18/19 Kyrie; 20 Gloria; 25 Sanctus; 26 Memorial Acclamation; 30 Amen; 32 Agnus Dei We sing ourselves into the body of Christ!

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:15-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 5/29, 6/5 (final class)
HIGH SCHOOL - Special HS FF Graduation Youth Night (Party), Saturday June 4th 5:00-11:00pm.

OFFICE CLOSED - Monday, May 30th

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL - Goal: $33,877 Donations: $15,367
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 2011 Annual Catholic Appeal. One person or parish could not possibly accomplish all that needs to be 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.

CONGRATULATIONS!
Carlos Hernandez and Rodolfo Flores are receiving their First Communion at the 10:30 Mass this weekend.

"ATTICUS" - informal meeting Sunday, June 12 at noon
An informal book-study gathering to discuss "Atticus" with Fr. Marc will be held at 12 Noon Sunday, June 12th in the Quieting Room. Bring a snack from South of the border (Mexico) to share if you can. Coffee will be provided. The staged reading of the play adapted from the novel will happen Saturday, June 18th in the SJV Hall at 7 p.m. The book can be purchased at The Vashon Book Shop and Books By The Way. Bring a Bible with you to the book-study if you can.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?
There will be a meeting for anyone interested in planning a fundraiser for SJV - should we have a dinner? auction? entertainment? Any ideas? Join us on Sunday, June 5 at 9:00am (between Masses) to discuss.

FIRST COMMUNION - June 12 at the 10:30 Mass
The youth who have been preparing with Jaculin Dougher will be making their First Communion at the 10:30 Mass on Sunday, June 12. This will be followed by a scrumptious celebratory feast in the Social Hall.

SALMON BAKE - Sunday afternoon, July 31st - Save the date!
Volunteers are needed in various areas - please sign up in the vestibule - many hands make light work!
Salmon marinated with Jim Neal's secret recipe will be available for pre-order! (more info to come)

The ECUMENICAL BOOK GROUP will hold its next meeting on Sunday, June 5 from 4-5:30 pm, at Bethel Church. The purpose of the group is to bring together island church members to discuss books that address issues of faith, spirituality and the meaning of life. All are welcome to participate. Bob Blomgren, who attends Bethel, will lead a discussion on "A God Who Hates," by Wafa Sultan, a Syrian-born Muslim woman and psychiatrist. She argues that radical Islam hates women and that the global battle is not between religions but between barbarism and modernity.

THE ATTICUS "SOUTH OF THE BORDER" READING AND POTLUCK
Bring a simple Mexican- or any-style dish or dessert to share while enjoying a professional dramatic reading of "Atticus," a play adapted by Fr. Marc Powell from the novel by New York Times best-selling author Ron Hansen.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 18th
WHERE: SJV - Social Hall,
COST: Free, but good-will donations to the church are appreciated.

Audience members will have a chance to offer feedback about the play before it is revised for full production at Blue Heron Arts Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5th and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6th. You can pre-read the novel by purchasing it at Vashon Book Shop or Books By The Way.
New York Times best-selling author Ron Hansen ("Mariette in Ecstasy" and "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," which was made into a hit movie starring Brad Pitt) will attend the Nov. 5th opening for an after-show Q&A with the audience.

MASS SETTING can be found in the blue misallettes starting on pg.76. 18/19 Kyrie; 20 Gloria; 25 Sanctus; 26 Memorial Acclamation; 30 Amen; 32 Agnus Dei We sing ourselves into the body of Christ!

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:15-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 5/22, 5/29
HIGH SCHOOL - Special HS FF Graduation Youth Night (Party), Saturday June 4th 5:00-11:00pm.

WELCOME! Rev. Dick Gallagher on Saturday and Rev. Bill Peterson C.Ss.R. on Sunday

DAILY MASS CANCELED - through Friday, May 27th - Father Marc will be on vacation

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL - Goal: $33,877 Donations: $12,827
Your gift is still needed! Know that every gift, no matter the amount, CAN and WILL make a difference. This month we have been conducting the Annual Catholic Appeal Campaign and still have not heard from some of you. This is not just another collection, but rather an annual commitment from all parishes in Western Washington to provide a Future Full of Hope for years to come. As Disciples of Christ, we are called to share the Good News and minister to those in need. If you have not already done so, please consider making your annual commitment today to the Annual Catholic Appeal. If you cannot make a financial commitment at this time, please fill out an envelope and pledge to offer a prayer (write it in the pledge amount box). Thank you.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?
There will be a meeting for anyone interested in planning a fundraiser for SJV - should we have a dinner? auction? entertainment? Any ideas? Join us on Sunday, June 5 at 9:00am (between Masses) to discuss.

LOCK & KEY REPLACEMENT
Worn locks were replaced and the building was re-keyed. Our bookkeeper and administrative assistant, Nancy Radford, has been designated to oversee the distribution of new keys. If you have questions, please contact Nancy at the office Monday - Wednesday from 9:00am-Noon.

"ATTICUS" - informal meeting Sunday, June 12 at noon
An informal book-study gathering to discuss "Atticus" with Fr. Marc will be held at 12 Noon Sunday June 12th in the Quieting Room. Bring a snack from South of the border (Mexico) to share if you can. Coffee will be provided. The staged reading of the play adapted from the novel will happen Saturday June 18th in the SJV Hall at 7 p.m. The book can be purchased at The Vashon Book Shop and Books By The Way. Bring a Bible with you to the book-study if you can.

GROCERY RECEIPT REBATE PROGRAM
Thank you to those who have contributed Thriftway and Vashon Market grocery receipts. This year the rebate from the program will bring in over $2,000! It's a simple way to help our church - just write your name and number on the back of your receipts from Thriftway or Vashon Market and drop them in the appropriate box in the vestibule. A volunteer tallies the totals and we get checks from the markets! Every little bit helps!

JOB OPENING
Our Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant, Nancy Radford, has resigned effective June 29th. We will miss Nancy and are very grateful for her years of dedicated service in this capacity. Applications for this position are in the office.
Bookkeeper/Receptionist for a part-time position approximately 11 hours per week.
Qualifications:
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Training and experience in bookkeeping and an understanding of basic accounting practices
Office skills including computer proficiency with MS Office and accounting software
Active member of a Catholic parish community
Bachelor's degree in business related field preferred
Salary DOE
Contact Constance Walker - 206.567-4149 or vashonsjv@centurytel.net
Closes May 25, 2011 or until filled

VASHON RIGHT TO LIFE
Kaelen Burton, co-director of Seattle 40 Days for Life, is starting a "Vashon Right to Life" movement that focuses on abortion issues. Anyone interested should talk to me or email her at vashonrighttolife@gmail.com

The ECUMENICAL BOOK GROUP will hold its next meeting on Sunday, June 5 from 4-5:30 pm, at Bethel Church. The purpose of the group is to bring together island church members to discuss books that address issues of faith, spirituality and the meaning of life. All are welcome to participate. Bob Blomgren, who attends Bethel, will lead a discussion on "A God Who Hates," by Wafa Sultan, a Syrian-born Muslim woman and psychiatrist. She argues that radical Islam hates women and that the global battle is not between religions but between barbarism and modernity.

THE ATTICUS "SOUTH OF THE BORDER" READING AND POTLUCK
Bring a simple Mexican- or any-style dish or dessert to share while enjoying a professional dramatic reading of "Atticus," a play adapted by Fr. Marc Powell from the novel by New York Times best-selling author Ron Hansen.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 18th
WHERE: SJV - Social Hall,
COST: Free, but good-will donations to the church are appreciated.

Audience members will have a chance to offer feedback about the play before it is revised for full production at Blue Heron Arts Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5th and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6th. You can pre-read the novel by purchasing it at Vashon Book Shop or Books By The Way.
New York Times best-selling author Ron Hansen ("Mariette in Ecstasy" and "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," which was made into a hit movie starring Brad Pitt) will attend the Nov. 5th opening for an after-show Q&A with the audience.

MASS SETTING can be found in the blue misallettes starting on pg.76. 18/19 Kyrie; 20 Gloria; 25 Sanctus; 26 Memorial Acclamation; 30 Amen; 32 Agnus Dei We sing ourselves into the body of Christ!

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:15-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 5/15, 5/22, 5/29
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Sundays 5:30-7:30 - 5/15 Dinner/Dessert provided
Special HS FF Graduation Youth Night (Party), Saturday June 4th. 5pm - 11pm ish.

DAILY MASS CANCELED - Monday, May 16th through Friday, May 27th Father Marc will be on vacation
OFFICE CLOSED - Tuesday, May 17th

RICE BOWLS -Please turn in your Rice Bowls - there is a basket in the vestibule. Thank-you!

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 is means to be Catholic.
This year's total goal is $10M. Our parish portion of this goal is $33,877.00.
"Every gift will make a difference, but the reality is that some of your fellow parishioners will not be able to financially support the Appeal this year. In light of the continued difficult economic environment, would you consider a gift of $1 a day, or $365 or more, to make up for those who cannot give in 2011?"

ARE YOU INTERESTED?
There will be a meeting for anyone interested in planning a fundraiser for SJV - should we have a dinner? auction? entertainment? Any ideas? Join us on Sunday, June 5 at 9:00am (between Masses) to discuss.

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

"ATTICUS" - informal meeting Sunday, June 12 at noon
An informal book-study gathering to discuss "Atticus" with Fr. Marc will be held at 12 Noon Sunday June 12th in the Quieting Room. Bring a snack from South of the border (Mexico) to share if you can. Coffee will be provided. The staged reading of the play adapted from the novel will happen Saturday June 18th in the SJV Hall at 7 p.m. The book can be purchased at The Vashon Book Shop and Books By The Way. Bring a Bible with you to the book-study if you can.

THANK-YOU!
To our parish family: we are so grateful for the beautiful Mass, the very special luncheon, and for all the outpouring of love & support through Jim's illness & passing. Thank you all!
With love, Dorothy Neal, Kathy & Carl Winge & all the family.

LOCK & KEY REPLACEMENT
Worn locks were replaced and the building was re-keyed. The office will be open Sunday (May 15th) from 7:30am-11:45am to receive old keys and check out new keys to those who have a present need for them. Our bookkeeper and administrative assistant, Nancy Radford, has been designated to oversee the distribution of new keys. If you have questions, please contact Nancy at the office Monday - Wednesday from 9:00am-Noon.

GROCERY RECEIPT REBATE PROGRAM
Thank you to those who have contributed Thriftway and Vashon Market grocery receipts. This year the rebate from the program will bring in over $2,000. Funds received from this program are used in several ways including covering the costs of outreach activities and events. We are asking all parishioners to donate their grocery receipts with your name and phone number written on the back of each to the church. Receipts can be placed in the labeled wooden boxes in the vestibule.

JOB OPENING
Our Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant, Nancy Radford, has resigned effective June 29th. We will miss Nancy and are very grateful for her years of dedicated service in this capacity. Applications for this position are in the office.
Bookkeeper/Receptionist for a part-time position approximately 11 hours per week.
Qualifications:
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Training and experience in bookkeeping and an understanding of basic accounting practices
Office skills including computer proficiency with MS Office and accounting software
Active member of a Catholic parish community
Bachelor's degree in business related field preferred
Salary DOE
Contact Constance Walker - 206.567-4149 or vashonsjv@centurytel.net
Closes May 25, 2011 or until filled

VASHON RIGHT TO LIFE
Kaelen Burton, co-director of Seattle 40 Days for Life, is starting a "Vashon Right to Life" movement that focuses on abortion issues. Anyone interested should talk to me or email her at vashonrighttolife@gmail.com

The ECUMENICAL BOOK GROUP will hold its next meeting on Sunday, June 5 from 4-5:30 pm, at Bethel Church. The purpose of the group is to bring together island church members to discuss books that address issues of faith, spirituality and the meaning of life. All are welcome to participate. Bob Blomgren, who attends Bethel, will lead a discussion on "A God Who Hates," by Wafa Sultan, a Syrian-born Muslim woman and psychiatrist. She argues that radical Islam hates women and that the global battle is not between religions but between barbarism and modernity.

THE ATTICUS "SOUTH OF THE BORDER" READING AND POTLUCK
Bring a simple Mexican- or any-style dish or dessert to share while enjoying a professional dramatic reading of "Atticus," a play adapted by Fr. Marc Powell from the novel by New York Times best-selling author Ron Hansen.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 18th
WHERE: SJV - Social Hall,
COST: Free, but good-will donations to the church are appreciated.

Audience members will have a chance to offer feedback about the play before it is revised for full production at Blue Heron Arts Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5th and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6th. You can pre-read the novel by purchasing it at Vashon Book Shop or Books By The Way.
New York Times best-selling author Ron Hansen ("Mariette in Ecstasy" and "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," which was made into a hit movie starring Brad Pitt) will attend the Nov. 5th opening for an after-show Q&A with the audience.

MAY 7TH & 8TH
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

MASS SETTING can be found in the blue misallettes starting on pg.76. 18/19 Kyrie; 20 Gloria; 25 Sanctus; 26 Memorial Acclamation; 30 Amen; 32 Agnus Dei We sing ourselves into the body of Christ!

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:15-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Sundays 5:30-7:30 - 5/15 Dinner/Dessert provided
Special HS FF Graduation Youth Night (Party), Saturday June 4th. 5pm - 11pm ish.

DAILY MASS CANCELLED - Monday, May 9th & Friday, May 13th
Father Marc will be on vacation from May 16-27, so there will not be daily Mass during that time.

REST IN PEACE - JIM NEAL
Jim Neal passed away on May 1st - Divine Mercy Sunday - just before midnight. His funeral will be here at St. John Vianney on Monday, May 9th at 11:00am with a reception immediately following in the social hall. All are invited. The family will leave for the 2:20 ferry to get to Calvary Cemetery where the Navy will play Taps with a flag ceremony at the burial.

RICE BOWLS -Please turn in your Rice Bowls - there is a basket in the vestibule. Thank-you!
Your generosity will help many people locally as well as overseas.

The ECUMENICAL BOOK GROUP will hold its next meeting on Sunday, June 5 from 4-5:30 pm, at Bethel Church. The purpose of the group is to bring together island church members to discuss books that address issues of faith, spirituality and the meaning of life. All are welcome to participate. Bob Blomgren, who attends Bethel, will lead a discussion on "A God Who Hates," by Wafa Sultan, a Syrian-born Muslim woman and psychiatrist. She argues that radical Islam hates women and that the global battle is not between religions but between barbarism and modernity.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
We, as Catholics, are very generous people - and we show it each year through our parish-wide support for over 60 ministries and services of the Annual Catholic Appeal. We recognize that through our generosity to the appeal, 34 seminarians and 25 deacon candidates are provided support, over 80,000 individuals who seek help through Catholic Community Services will be cared for, our 11 high schools and 63 elementary schools serving over 23,000 students sustain and continue to grow, and so much more! Please join me in saying ‘YES' to supporting the many faithful servants throughout our Archdiocese who continue to provide the services and ministries needed to provide a Future Full of Hope for all!

LOCK & KEY REPLACEMENT
Worn locks will be replaced and the building will be re-keyed on Tuesday, May 10th. After this, all keys that are currently checked out will no longer work and should be returned to the office. The office will be open next Saturday (May 14th) from 10:00am-Noon and Sunday (May 15th) from 7:30am-11:45am for the sole purpose of receiving old keys and checking out new keys to those who have a present need for them. A signature will be required for key checkout, so please do not send someone in your place if you need one of the new keys. Our bookkeeper and administrative assistant, Nancy Radford, has been designated to oversee the distribution of new keys. If you have questions, please contact Nancy at the office Monday - Wednesday from 9:00am-Noon.

GROCERY RECEIPT REBATE PROGRAM
Thank you to those who have contributed Thriftway and Vashon Market grocery receipts. This year the rebate from the program will bring in over $2,000. Funds received from this program are used in several ways including covering the costs of outreach activities and events. We are asking all parishioners to donate their grocery receipts with your name and phone number written on the back of each to the church. Receipts can be placed in the labeled wooden boxes in the vestibule.

IMPORTANT ITALIAN DINNER & AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT
The volunteers who have for several years done an amazing job of bringing us the Italian Dinner & Auction will not be doing so again this year. This event provides over 60% of our yearly fundraising income. Our parish needs new volunteers to step forward to either take on the tasks of putting on the Italian Dinner & Auction, or to provide other fundraising events that will help supplement our ordinary collection income. If you are willing to help, please contact the office or talk to any of the office staff.

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

BILINGUAL MASS ON HIATUS
Dear parishioners:
I was hoping the bilingual English-Spanish mass would attract more of our Hispanic/Latino brothers and sisters to the community, but this has not been the case. Given this unrealized goal, and because we have only limited funds to work with to continue hiring our gracious Deacon Pardo, I've decided to put the bilingual mass on hiatus.
Our Parish Council is developing a 5-year plan for the parish, which includes priorities for community outreach and sacramental programming. I would like to get their recommendations on how to best reach out to the Hispanic/Latino community as part of the Long-Range Planning process and, after also consulting with the community, determine if a bilingual mass is the best tool for the future. Through our trial run of the bilingual mass, I and the staff have been able to pinpoint key leaders in the Hispanic/Latino community, and hopefully we can encourage them to be part of developing this future plan for outreach.
I am very proud that we tried the bilingual mass and that it sprang from a perceived need of a segment of the Catholic population on our Island that was not being directly addressed. I am also proud of the parish community's enthusiastic embrace of the bilingual mass' trial run and the excellent work our deacon has put into his proclamation of the Word and his prayerful homilies aimed at serving our parish.
Last weekend will be the last bilingual English/Spanish mass. If the parish 5-year plan and consultation with the community recommends we re-instate it at a later date, I will seriously consider doing so.
Easter peace,
- Fr. Marc

EXPLORE YOU FAITH THROUGH CATHOLIC FICTION
Fr. Marc invites you to read Catholic author Ron Hansen's "Atticus," a modern re-telling of the Prodigal Son story with a murder-mystery twist - you'll never guess the ending! Stay tuned for a book-study gathering in June to discuss the novel, which Fr. Marc has adapted into a play that will be dramatically read here at 7 p.m. June 18th. A full production of the play runs in November at Blue Heron Arts Center and author Ron Hansen will be in attendance and will participate in an after-show Q & A with the audience! The novel can be ordered and purchased at Books By The Way or Vashon Book Store here on the island. The local library may also have a couple copies available.

ANGELORUM PREGNANCY SERVICES IS HAVING AN AUCTION!
Angelorum is a pro life medical pregnancy center and we need your support! We offer free ultrasounds, clothes, diapers and many other items to women in a crisis pregnancy situation, and we rely on the support of the Catholic community to be able to extend the love of Christ in a time of need. Our 10th Annual Auction of the Angels is Saturday, June 18th at St. Matthew Parish in Seattle. At this time, we are seeking procurement items, gift cards, or monetary support. Theme baskets are always fun - You can get a group of your fun-loving pro life friends together and come up with an idea such as an "Italian Dinner" Basket, or a "Family Fun in the Sun" Basket. We will even arrange to come and pick up your donations, if possible. Our Auction is a lot of fun and we hope you will be able to join us! Tickets are $50 each or a table of eight for $360 and can be purchased on line or by calling our office. For more info, please refer to www.angelorum.org or call Kathy at 425 329 4569.

COME TO THE QUIET - Spirit Center at the Monastery of St. Gertrude, Cottonwood, ID
Relax in God's presence in this silent, individually directed retreat, surrounded by natural beauty and supported by a praying community. June 18-25. Suggested donation: Full week $495 single; weekend only option, $195 single. For more info, visit www.Spirit-Center.org or call 208-962-2000.

MASS SETTING can be found in the blue misallettes starting on pg.76. 18/19 Kyrie; 20 Gloria; 25 Sanctus; 26 Memorial Acclamation; 30 Amen; 32 Agnus Dei We sing ourselves into the body of Christ!

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:15-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Sundays 5:30-7:30 - 5/1, 5/15 Dinner/Dessert provided
Special HS FF Graduation Youth Night (Party), Saturday June 4th. 5pm - 11pm ish.

ECUMENICAL BOOK CLUB - Meeting May 1, 4:00-5:30pm at SJV - "The Language of God"
All are welcome to participate! The purpose of the Club is to bring together island church members to discuss books that address issues of faith, spirituality and the meaning of life. The first book discussion will be
Sunday, May 1 from 4-5:30pm here at SJV. The book is "The Language of God" by Francis Collins who is the scientist who headed the global project to identify the DNA sequence of the human genome. He argues that faith in God and faith in science go together. The book combines a personal account of his faith journey from atheism to Christianity with his experience as a genetics researcher who fully accepts evolution.

INVITATION TO EASTER LAMB ROAST - Sunday, May 1st
Brandon and Lauren Sheard, new members of the Catholic Church this Easter, are hosting an Easter Lamb Roast on Divine Mercy Sunday, May 1st. It is a time to celebrate with family and friends our Risen Lord, Jesus, and the Sheards would like to share a meal with the brothers and sisters who have journeyed with them thus far, meeting others in our parish as well. This will be a potluck style event. Bring your own drinks and blanket to sit on outside in hopes of good weather! It all starts at 3pm and will go until weather permits and the kids get tired.

SPRING TEA - next Saturday, May 7th from 1:30-3:30 in the Social Hall
All Ladies of St. John Vianney are invited to attend a Spring Tea on Saturday, May 7, from 1:30-3:30 in the Social Hall. Please RSVP to Connie Engels 463-9043.

WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS!
There are some new members of the Catholic Church! Kimberly Gallo was baptized and confirmed at the Easter Vigil. Kathleen Fellbaum, Susan Flores, Brandon Sheard and Lauren Sheard were confirmed. And, this weekend (May 1st), Brandon & Lauren Sheard's young children will be baptized. Congratulations to all!

CONGRATULATIONS ELIZABETH GILMOUR & BEN SCHAEFFER!
Elizabeth Gilmour, daughter of parishioners Jim & Kathy Gilmour, is getting married on May 8 to Ben Schaeffer of Central Village, CT. The ceremony will take place at the Holy Apostle Chapel on the campus of Magdalen College in Warner, NH where they both attended school. Ben proposed in Norcia, Italy last June.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
This year's Annual Catholic Appeal has us reflect upon A Future Full of Hope: that YOU are Part of our Faith, YOU are the Promise for our Future, and YOU are PART of our Community. You will be receiving a letter at home this week from Archbishop Sartain, which I support, and ask you to prayerfully consider giving to the needs of our Archdiocese through the 2011 Annual Catholic Appeal. I will be asking that all households participate this year so that we can achieve the highest percentage of participation ever in our history. I will be asking each weekend until I've heard from everyone. We will have a witness speaker presentation next weekend which will be your first opportunity to return your pledge envelope at Mass. I ask that you take time to reflect on the gift you will make this year, keeping in mind that if you are not already giving a gift of $365 or more, to please consider doing so this year. Thank you if you have already mailed in your pledge directly to the Archdiocese.

EXPLORE YOU FAITH THROUGH CATHOLIC FICTION
Fr. Marc invites you to read Catholic author Ron Hansen's "Atticus," a modern re-telling of the Prodigal Son story with a murder-mystery twist - you'll never guess the ending! Stay tuned for a book-study gathering in June to discuss the novel, which Fr. Marc has adapted into a play that will be dramatically read here at 7 p.m. June 18th. A full production of the play runs in November at Blue Heron Arts Center and author Ron Hansen will be in attendance and will participate in an after-show Q & A with the audience! The novel can be ordered and purchased at Books By The Way or Vashon Book Store here on the island. The local library may also have a couple copies available.

ANGELORUM PREGNANCY SERVICES IS HAVING AN AUCTION!
Angelorum is a pro life medical pregnancy center and we need your support! We offer free ultrasounds, clothes, diapers and many other items to women in a crisis pregnancy situation, and we rely on the support of the Catholic community to be able to extend the love of Christ in a time of need. Our 10th Annual Auction of the Angels is Saturday, June 18th at St. Matthew Parish in Seattle. At this time, we are seeking procurement items, gift cards, or monetary support. Theme baskets are always fun - You can get a group of your fun-loving pro life friends together and come up with an idea such as an "Italian Dinner" Basket, or a "Family Fun in the Sun" Basket. We will even arrange to come and pick up your donations, if possible. Our Auction is a lot of fun and we hope you will be able to join us! Tickets are $50 each or a table of eight for $360 and can be purchased on line or by calling our office. For more info, please refer to www.angelorum.org or call Kathy at 425 329 4569.

COME TO THE QUIET - Spirit Center at the Monastery of St. Gertrude, Cottonwood, ID
Relax in God's presence in this silent, individually directed retreat, surrounded by natural beauty and supported by a praying community. June 18-25. Suggested donation: Full week $495 single; weekend only option, $195 single. For more info, visit www.Spirit-Center.org or call 208-962-2000.

Dear parishioners:

It's been a busy year for new ministries and events at St. John Vianney. Let me count the ways ...
- A new team-approach to the RCIA process that moved to between Sunday masses, which attracted 5 participants, compared to 0 last year.
- A new once-per-month bilingual English-Spanish Mass, and a deacon assisting at this liturgy reaching out to the Hispanic community on our island.
- A new lay-led Lenten Men's Group.
- A new Stewardship-Committee sponsored volunteer-appreciation dinner.
- A new adult faith-formation series that began with a Susan Vreeland book-study, then a Dramatic Reading fundraiser, and finally a play production at Blue Heron.
- A new lay-led ministry aimed at praying for an end to abortion and raising awareness about Church teaching around the issue.
- A new lay-led ongoing Ecumenical Book Study.
- A new lay-led ongoing Contemplative Prayer Group and a new 3-part introductory Lenten retreat centered on Contemplative Prayer.
- An almost all-new Pastoral Council that is beginning Long-Range Planning, which will produce a new 5-year plan for the parish.
- An education facility upgrade with new partitions.
- A new plan for St. Patrick's Chapel, which includes turning the property over to the Archdiocese, which will sell it and give 75 percent of that sale back to SJV, a plan that brings a 10-year question to resolution.

After vacation and Priest Days in June, I look forward to the new year starting July 1. My main four priorities for the new year, which I hope to achieve with the help of our talented and dedicated staff, volunteers, councils, committees and parishioners:

- Continue to re-structure and improve RCIA.
- Continue Long-Range Planning and creating a 5-year plan with the Parish Council. Also, help the new council work well as a team.
- Help the Finance Council set goals and priorities for the next year, synchronizing these goals and priorities with the emerging 5-year plan as much as is possible.
- Continue to offer faith-formation projects that marry art and religion by encouraging Catholics to use their faith and tradition to engage modern literature and theatre.
In Christ,
- Fr. Marc

MASS SETTING - During Lent we will sing the Graduale Romanum Mass setting, starting with #340 in the Red Book, continuing with Sanctus, Post Consecrationem, Amen and Agnus Dei. We don't sing the Gloria during Lent, and Offertory will be a period of purposeful silence for most Sundays in Lent.

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:15-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 4/17, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 (no class 4/24)
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Sundays 5:30-7:30 - 4/17 Dinner provided

HOLY WEEK & EASTER SCHEDULE - there are no daily Masses during Holy Week (April 18-22)
Holy Thursday - Mass at 7:30pm
Good Friday - Liturgy at 7:30pm
Easter Vigil - Mass at 9:00pm (followed by a dessert potluck in the Social Hall)
Easter Sunday - Mass at 10:00am

THE WALK
In honor of Good Friday, parishioners are invited to make a walking pilgrimage to the cross. The Church will be open to reverence the cross in the vestibule and the adoration chapel will be open for silent prayer between the hours of 12 and 3. Parishioners will be starting at all different places along Vashon Island Highway. Pick a spot, and begin your walk!

LIVING ROSARY LED BY FAITH FORMATION STUDENTS - May 1st
On May 1st the children of our parish will honor Mary, the Mother of our Lord, by praying a Living Rosary in our beautiful Rosary Garden. We are inviting all parishioners to join us in our prayers. We will meet in the garden at 9:15 and begin reciting the Rosary as soon as we are all assembled. Each Faith Formation class will begin a decade. Faith Formation parents and all other interested parishioners, please claim any vacant stones so that every "bead" on this Living Rosary will be prayed by a different member of our parish.

ECUMENICAL BOOK CLUB - Meeting May 1, 4:00-5:30pm at SJV - "The Language of God"
All are welcome to participate! The purpose of the Club is to bring together island church members to discuss books that address issues of faith, spirituality and the meaning of life. The Club will hold its first book discussion from 4 to 5:30 pm on Sunday, May 1 at here at SJV. The book is "The Language of God" by Francis Collins. The book discussion leader is parishioner John McCoy. In "The Language of God," Francis Collins, the scientist who headed the global project to identify the DNA sequence of the human genome, argues that faith in God and faith in science go together. The book combines a personal account of his faith journey from atheism to Christianity with his experience as a genetics researcher who fully accepts evolution. For more information, contact John McCoy at 206.304.6039 or johnamccoy@yahoo.com

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
For Immediate Release
April 12, 2011

Archbishop says auxiliary's appointment a blessing and honor
(Seattle) Commenting on the announcement by the Vatican on Tuesday, April 12 that Archdiocese of Seattle Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Tyson has been appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Yakima, Archbishop J. Peter Sartain said it was a blessing that reflected the gifts of the local clergy.

"We will miss him, of course." Archbishop Sartain said upon learning that Pope Benedict XVI had accepted the resignation of Bishop Carlos Sevilla, who had submitted his resignation in August 2010 having reached the mandatory age of 75, and appointed Bishop Tyson as the seventh bishop of the Diocese of Yakima.
"It's also an honor for the Archdiocese of Seattle that the Vatican has recognized the talent of one of our priests by naming him bishop of Yakima," Archbishop Sartain said. "It speaks of the quality and pastoral skills of our priests here in the Archdiocese of Seattle.

"It also is a blessing for the Diocese of Yakima because Bishop Tyson was born there," Archbishop Sartain said.
Bishop Tyson was born in Moses Lake in 1957 and raised in Seattle, where he graduated from St. Alphonsus Elementary School in Ballard. He graduated from Bishop Blanchet High school in 1975 and attended the University of Washington where he earned undergraduate degrees in Russian and Eastern European Area Studies and editorial journalism in 1980.

He completed his master's degree in International Relations at the University of Washington Jackson School of International Studies in 1984. In 1989, he received his masters in divinity from the Theological College at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. and was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Seattle.

Bishop Tyson's appointment is a blessing because he will be missed," said the archbishop. "I have enjoyed working with him and have grown to appreciate his intelligence and skill, the qualities that will enable him to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the people of the Yakima Diocese."

For more information, contact: Greg Magnoni (206) 382-4862 in the Archdiocese of Seattle
Or
Father Robert Siler (509) 965-7117(o) or (509) 494-2678 (m) in the Diocese of Yakima

MASS SETTING - During Lent we will sing the Graduale Romanum Mass setting, starting with #340 in the Red Book, continuing with Sanctus, Post Consecrationem, Amen and Agnus Dei. We don't sing the Gloria during Lent, and Offertory will be a period of purposeful silence for most Sundays in Lent.

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:15-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 4/10, 4/17, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 (no class 4/24)
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Sundays 5:30-7:30 - 4/10, 4/17 Dinner provided

MASS & ADORATION - cancelled for Thursday, April 14th

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE - Monday, April 11th, 7:00-8:00

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE - there are no daily Masses during Holy Week (April 18-22)
Holy Thursday - Mass at 7:30pm
Good Friday - Liturgy at 7:30pm
Easter Vigil - Mass at 9:00pm
Easter Sunday - Mass at 10:00am

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FRANK IVES!
Frank Ives turned a whopping 96! on Thursday. Please join him in the Social Hall after the 8am Mass for some cake and good wishes for many more. He will be returning to Idaho soon, so stop by and say "Hello."

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

MEN'S GROUP - Lent Mini Socials/Meetings Sundays, April 10 & 17 from 9:15am-10:15am
Meet in the Social Hall High School Faith Formation class room (between kitchen & conference room).
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SOUP SUPPER - Friday, April 15 from 6:30-8:00 in the Social Hall
The last Soup Supper will be this Friday, April 15. All are invited - whether you bring soup or not!

APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH!
I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE!
In today's readings, we hear several stories of new life emerging from death. The tragedy of child abuse has shown to us we need to look at prevention in a whole new way. Preventing child abuse is everyone's responsibility! Here are a few ideas to get you started:
• Listen to Your Children. Strong communication is the foundation for helping children stay safe. Frequently ask them about places they have been and people they have met. Teach them to say NO if someone tries to touch them and let them know they won't be in trouble for telling you if something happens.
• Create a safe environment for children by inspiring others to participate. This could be as simple as inviting someone to a Safe Environment class. If you invited one person a month, at the end of the year there are 12 more people trained in child abuse prevention and even more kids being protected! A schedule of classes can be found at: www.seattle.setanet.org/classes.php.
• Did you know that teachers, employees, coaches and volunteers in the Archdiocese of Seattle receives abuse prevention training and must have a background check in order to work with children? But what about the children who attend non-Catholic schools? Talk with school administrators and athletic programs to find out what steps they take to protect children.

ABRIL ES EL MES NACIONAL DE PREVENCIÓN DE ABUSO DE NIÑOS!
¡YO SOY LA RESURRECCIÓN Y LA VIDA!
En las lecturas de hoy, escuchamos varias historias de la nueva vida que surge de la muerte. La tragedia del abuso de niños ha demostrado que debemos mirar a la prevención en una manera totalmente nueva. ¡La Prevención de abuso de niños es la responsabilidad de todos! Aquí están algunas ideas sencillas que usted puede hacer:
• Escuche a sus niños. Una comunicación firme es la base para enseñar a los niños a estar seguros. Pregúnteles con frecuencia acerca de los lugares que han ido y las personas que han frecuentado. Enséñeles a decir "NO" si alguien trata a toquetearlos y dígales que ellos no meterán en líos al decir si algo les sucede.
• Cree un ambiente seguro para los niños e inspire a otros a participar. Esto podría ser tan sencillo como invitar a alguien a una clase del Ambiente Seguro. ¡Si invitó a una persona por mes, a fines del año hay 12 personas más entrenadas en la prevención del abuso de niños y más niños serán protegidos! Usted puede encontrar un horario de clases en: www.seattle.setanet.org/classes.php .
• ¿Sabía usted que los maestros, los empleados, los entrenadores y los voluntarios en la Arquidiócesis de Seattle reciben formación acerca de la prevención de abuso y deben pasar por un verificación de antecedentes penales para trabajar con niños? ¿Pero qué sucede con los niños que no acuden a escuelas católicas? Hable con su administrador de escuela y programas atléticos para averiguar qué pasos se pueden tomar para proteger los niños.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
A Safe Environment class - Called to Protect for Parents and Families will be offered at 11:00am on Thursday, April 14th in the Conference Room. Please contact the office for more information or to register

LENTEN PRAYER SESSIONS INVITATION
God is good and very present in each one of us all of the time. It is our communal intention to love, open the heart and receive our God in worship and praise. The contemplative prayer group invites you to: Transformation of the Heart - Saturday, April 16 from 3:00-4:45 pm. Deepen your Lenten Experience with this opportunity to "Be still, and know that I am God". Fr. Marc and the contemplative prayer group will lead us through prayer, readings and contemplative "sits". This is a good opportunity to pray, and to enter into the ongoing contemplative group if you like! All are welcome! Please RSVP so we can prepare appropriately - call or email the church office at vashonsjv@centurytel.net or 567-4149.

MARRIED COUPLES It has been said that the greatest gift you can give your children is two parents very much in love with each other. Polish up this gift and put a bow on it at a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. You deserve the best and your children need to see you reaching for it. Upcoming WWME Weekends: June 10-12, Seattle. Contact Rory & Dawn Myers, 206-772-2344, seattlewwme@yahoo.com or go to our website at http://www.SeattleWWME.org. There is also a weekend September 9-11.

LIVING ROSARY LED BY FAITH FORMATION STUDENTS - May 1st
On May 1st the children of our parish will honor Mary, the Mother of our Lord, by praying a Living Rosary in our beautiful Rosary Garden. We are inviting all parishioners to join us in our prayers. We will meet in the garden at 9:15 and begin reciting the Rosary as soon as we are all assembled. Each Faith Formation class will begin a decade. Faith Formation parents and all other interested parishioners, please claim any vacant stones so that every "bead" on this Living Rosary will be prayed by a different member of our parish.

PARISH HOME MINISTRY GRIEF SUPPORT PLANNING
During the past several years a number of our parishioners have lost a loved one. Depending on the circumstances, this can be a very trying and difficult time. As an extension of our Parish Home Ministries, a group whose spouses have passed away have begun meeting to discuss ways to offer help and support, when needed, to others experiencing similar losses. This is still in the idea and planning phase. Several luncheons are planned to refine the approach and share experiences. If you would like to be involved, or if you would like to be contacted because of a loss, contact any of the people listed who are working on this ministry: Madeline Rippo - 463-4611; Kathi Ferrari - 463-1745; Steve Urban - 567-5558; Nancy Radford - 463-2142; Kay Westphal - 567-5623; or Mary Sage - 567-5402. You may also contact Constance at the parish office.

ECUMENICAL BOOK CLUB - Meeting May 1, 4:00-5:30pm at SJV - "The Language of God"
All are welcome to participate! The purpose of the Club is to bring together island church members to discuss books that address issues of faith, spirituality and the meaning of life. The Club will hold its first book discussion from 4 to 5:30 pm on Sunday, May 1 at here at SJV. The book is "The Language of God" by Francis Collins. The book discussion leader is parishioner John McCoy. In "The Language of God," Francis Collins, the scientist who headed the global project to identify the DNA sequence of the human genome, argues that faith in God and faith in science go together. The book combines a personal account of his faith journey from atheism to Christianity with his experience as a genetics researcher who fully accepts evolution. For more information, contact John McCoy at 206.304.6039 or johnamccoy@yahoo.com

BREAKFAST AT SALLY'S is a book recounting Richard LeMieux's experience when he was homeless and living in his van in Bremerton. It is a fast, easy read that will change how you view people who are homeless. The author was be on Vashon on Friday. Both bookstores are selling the book and there are copies at the library, Granny's Attic and the Food Bank for those who cannot afford to buy it. Laura Wishik would like to convene a group to discuss the book, so let her know if you are interested. Call her.

VASHON ISLAND CHORALE
Vashon Island Chorale will perform Brahms' Requiem on Saturday April 9 at 7:30 pm and Sunday April 10 at 3:00 pm at Bethel Church. Directed by Gary Cannon, the work will be sung in German. Soloists are Jennifer and Andrew Krikawa, with Linda Lee and Evan Stults at the piano for this "four hands" version of the Requiem. For more information, please visit vashonislandchorale.org or contact JoAnn Bardeen.

MASS SETTING - During Lent we will sing the Graduale Romanum Mass setting, starting with #340 in the Red Book, continuing with Sanctus, Post Consecrationem, Amen and Agnus Dei. We don't sing the Gloria during Lent, and Offertory will be a period of purposeful silence for most Sundays in Lent.

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:15-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 4/10, 4/17 (no class 4/3 & 4/24)
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Sundays 5:30-7:30 - 4/10, 4/17 Dinner provided

APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH!
In today's gospel, Jesus opens the eyes of a man blind since birth and gives him the gift of sight. Child abuse is a tragedy that affects the entire community but many people are blind to it. One in every four girls and one in every five boys are sexually abused before the age of 18; 90% of those victims are abused by someone they know. Although we would like to think abuse only happens to "other people," the reality is most of us know someone affected by this tragedy and it is time to open our eyes.
Throughout the month of April, you will find information and resources each week in the bulletin as we will pray together for the eradication of child abuse. For more information about the child abuse prevention, contact the parish office or find more information at: www.seattlearch.org/sep.

ABRIL ES EL MES NACIONAL DE PREVENCIÓN DE ABUSO DE NIÑOS!
En el evangelio de hoy, Jesús abre los ojos de un hombre ciego de nacimiento y le concede el don de la vista. El abuso de niños es una realidad trágica que afecta a la comunidad entera pero muchas personas están ciegas a esta realidad. Una de cada cuatro niñas y uno de cada cinco niños son abusados sexualmente antes de la edad de 18 años; el 90% de estas víctimas son abusadas por alguien que ellos conocen. Aunque queramos creer que el abuso sólo le sucede a "otras personas", la realidad es que la mayoría de nosotros conocemos a alguien afectado por esta tragedia y es tiempo de abrir nuestros ojos.
A través del mes de abril, encontrarán información y recursos cada semana en el boletín, mientras que al mismo tiempo oraremos juntos por la erradicación del abuso a niños. Para mayor información sobre la prevención de abuso de menores, llame a la oficina de su parroquia o visite www.seattlearch.org/sep.

SOUP SUPPER - Friday, April 15 from 6:30-8:00 in the Social Hall
The last Soup Supper will be Friday, April 15 - If you are interested in helping by bringing bread or soup, please contact Maria Pottinger at 463-2129. All are invited - whether you bring soup or not!

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE - Monday, April 11th, 7:00-8:00

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

LENT GUIDELINES
Abstaining: (all Fridays during Lent) Abstaining means refraining from eating any meat (chicken, beef, pork, etc.) Dairy products and fish can be consumed. When abstaining, meat products, if used as seasoning and not seen as a meat dish, do not violate the rule for abstinence. This applies to people 14 and older.
Illness and the infirmities of age excuse one from observing these rules.

PARISH HOME MINISTRY GRIEF SUPPORT PLANNING
During the past several years a number of our parishioners have lost a loved one. Depending on the circumstances, this can be a very trying and difficult time. As an extension of our Parish Home Ministries, a group whose spouses have passed away have begun meeting to discuss ways to offer help and support, when needed, to others experiencing similar losses. This is still in the idea and planning phase. Several luncheons are planned to refine the approach and share experiences. If you would like to be involved, or if you would like to be contacted because of a loss, contact any of the people listed who are working on this ministry: Madeline Rippo ; Kathi Ferrari ; Steve Urban; Nancy Radford; Kay Westphal; or Mary Sage. You may also contact Constance at the parish office.

LENTEN PRAYER SESSIONS INVITATION
The newly formed contemplative prayer group invites you to: Transformation of the Heart, Contemplative Lenten Retreats - Saturdays - April 9 and 16 from 3:00-4:45 pm. Deepen your Lenten Experience with this opportunity to "Be still, and know that I am God". Fr. Marc and the contemplative prayer group will lead us through prayer, readings and contemplative "sits". You may attend one or both sessions! This is a good opportunity to pray, and to enter into the ongoing contemplative group if you like! All are welcome! Please RSVP so we can prepare appropriately - call or e-mail the church office at vashonsjv@centurytel.net or 567-4149. You may also RSVP to Connie Walker.

MEN'S GROUP - Lent Mini Socials/Meetings Sundays, April 3, 10 & 17 from 9:15am-10:15am
Where: Parish Hall High School Faith Formation class room (between kitchen & conference room)
Includes: Free Coffee, of course. Questions, comments - Paul Wilkin 463.4024, paul@gargoyledesign.com

BREAKFAST AT SALLY'S is a book recounting Richard LeMieux's experience when he was homeless and living in his van in Bremerton. It is a fast, easy read that will change how you view people who are homeless. The author will be on Vashon on Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Vashon Bookshop. Both bookstores are selling the book and there are copies at the library, Granny's Attic and the Food Bank for those who cannot afford to buy it. Laura Wishik would like to convene a group to discuss the book, so let her know if you are interested. 

ECUMENICAL BOOK CLUB - Meeting May 1, 4:00-5:30pm at SJV - "The Language of God"
All are welcome to participate! The purpose of the Club is to bring together island church members to discuss books that address issues of faith, spirituality and the meaning of life. The Club will hold its first book discussion from 4 to 5:30 pm on Sunday, May 1 at here at SJV. The book is "The Language of God" by Francis Collins. The book discussion leader is parishioner John McCoy. In "The Language of God," Francis Collins, the scientist who headed the global project to identify the DNA sequence of the human genome, argues that faith in God and faith in science go together. The book combines a personal account of his faith journey from atheism to Christianity with his experience as a genetics researcher who fully accepts evolution. For more information, contact John McCoy at 206.304.6039 or johnamccoy@yahoo.com

VASHON ISLAND CHORALE
Vashon Island Chorale will perform Brahms' Requiem on Saturday April 9 at 7:30 pm and Sunday April 10 at 3:00 pm at Bethel Church. Directed by Gary Cannon, the work will be sung in German. Soloists are Jennifer and Andrew Krikawa, with Linda Lee and Evan Stults at the piano for this "four hands" version of the Requiem. For more information, please visit vashonislandchorale.org or contact JoAnn Bardeen.

Homily by Deacon Anslemo
Fourth Sunday of Lent - Jesus Cures the Blind Man: Jn 9:1-41

Short Intro

In the Gospel story Jesus restores the sight of a blind man. Since most of us have sight, we may think that this gospel story does not apply to us. Yet, on the contrary, it does apply to us in a way that we may not be aware of. Though we may not be physically blind, we may be spiritually blind. We may have a different kind of blindness, a blindness that does not allow us to see the needs of others. This type of blindness can be spiritually harmful. How does my blindness affect others around me? We may ask ourselves these questions;
Does my selfishness make me blind to the needs of others?
Does my insensitivity blind me to the hurt I may be causing others?
Does pride blind me and does not allow me see and correct my own faults?
Does seeking material things cause me neglect of spiritual values?
These are only a few of the questions we can ask ourselves regarding spiritual blindness.
This gospel also shows the lack of faith on behalf of the Pharisees. They focused more in discrediting Jesus than to believe in his compassion. Compassion is not a virtue easily attained. It calls us to be other person oriented, to give rather than receive. Yet compassion nurtures us in such a special way such that when we act compassionately, we are the ones that gain the most.

Finally we are called by Jesus to be the light of the world. In baptism, our God parents held a lit candle to remind us that Jesus is to be our guiding light. But then at some time in our lives, we ourselves are called to be that light to others. Our world needs to be illuminated by the light of Jesus which brings love, compassion, forgiveness and a hope for a better future and that is where we can help.

MASS SETTING - During Lent we will sing the Graduale Romanum Mass setting, starting with #340 in the Red Book, continuing with Sanctus, Post Consecrationem, Amen and Agnus Dei. We don't sing the Gloria during Lent, and Offertory will be a period of purposeful silence for most Sundays in Lent.

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:15-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 3/27, 4/10, 4/17 (no class 4/3 & 4/24)
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Sundays 5:30-7:30 - 4/10, 4/17 Dinner provided

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)

JAPAN EARTHQUAKE & TSUNAMI RESPONSE / CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
Donations to the Japan emergency relief efforts may be sent to Catholic Relief Services who is supporting Caritas Japan (the Catholic Church's social outreach agency) and other partners to provide aid to those in need. For more information and to donate visit www.seattlearchdiocese.org/missions. Thank you for your generous support for the people of Japan during this difficult time. (Lenten Rice Bowl donations are separate from the above and 75% of them are directed for development projects in the poorest countries to help increase access to food, and 25% for feeding programs in western Washington.)

SOUP SUPPERS - Fridays 4/1, 4/15 from 6:30-8:00 in the Social Hall
There are 2 more Soup Suppers planned for Lent. If you are interested in helping by bringing bread or soup, please contact Maria Pottinger at 463-2129.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN ALTAR SERVER?
There will be a training session on Sunday, April 3rd after the 10:30 Mass. If interested and cannot make the session, please contact Lonnie Shiosaki at 463-4052, or Janice Johns at 463-2025.

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE - Monday, April 11th, 7:00-8:00

LENT GUIDELINES
Fasting: (Ash Wednesday & Good Friday) Fasting consists of having only 3 meals on that day - 2 small meals that when combined do not add up to the third meal. It is the person's choice which meal is to be the ‘main' meal. The liquids we drink do not count as violating the fast. This applies to people 18-59.
Abstaining: (all Fridays during Lent) Abstaining means refraining from eating any meat (chicken, beef, pork, etc.) Dairy products and fish can be consumed. When abstaining, meat products, if used as seasoning and not seen as a meat dish, do not violate the rule for abstinence. This applies to people 14 and older.
Illness and the infirmities of age excuse one from observing these rules.

CAUTION - CHILDREN AT PLAY
As the weather improves and more of our children go outside to play during the Sunday coffee hour, we have roped off the parking lot area nearest the basketball hoop. Please help us keep our children safe from traffic by directing them to play in the roped off area and adjacent grassy areas. This means that there are a few less parking places for those attending the Masses which may inconvenience some. We thank you for your understanding.

CONFESSION
Saturday confessions will now be offered as needed. If you need to go to confession on Saturdays, please call Fr. Marc at 567-5736 and let him know. You may also schedule an office visit for confession Mon., Wed, Thurs. and Friday during office hours from 9:30-10am and 10:30-Noon. You can also call Fr. Marc ahead of time and schedule a confession for Sundays between the Masses from 8:45 - 9:15 a.m.

LENTEN PRAYER SESSIONS INVITATION
The newly formed contemplative prayer group invites you to: Transformation of the Heart, Contemplative Lenten Retreats - Three Saturdays - April 2, 9, and 16 from 3:00-4:45 pm. Deepen your Lenten Experience with this opportunity to "Be still, and know that I am God". Fr. Marc and the contemplative prayer group will lead us through prayer, readings and contemplative "sits". The session next Saturday, April 2nd, will end by all enjoying a Silent Soup together. You may attend one or all three sessions! This is a good opportunity to pray, and to enter into the ongoing contemplative group if you like! All are welcome! Please RSVP so we can prepare appropriately - call or e-mail the church office at vashonsjv@centurytel.net or 567-4149.

MEN'S GROUP - Lent Mini Socials/Meetings
Who: you and two other men of the parish you personally invite with all the other men who will do the same.
What: topics & discussions to be determined by those attending.
Where: Parish Hall High School Faith Formation class room.
When: Sundays 9:15am-10:15am.
Why: fellowship, spirit, do something new, just for Lent
How long: March 27 & April 3, 10, 17. Mark your calendars to attend one, two or all.
Includes: Free Coffee, of course. Questions, comments - Paul Wilkin 463.4024, paul@gargoyledesign.com

INVITATION TO THE ECUMENICAL BOOK CLUB
All are welcome to participate in the newly formed Ecumenical Book Club. The purpose of the Club is to bring together island church members to discuss books - fiction and non-fiction - that address issues of faith, spirituality and the meaning of life. The discussions, which will occur on the first Sunday of the month, are held in the church of the presenter. The Club will hold its first book discussion meeting from 4 to 5:30 pm on Sunday, May 1 at here at SJV. The book is "The Language of God" by Francis Collins. The book discussion leader is parishioner John McCoy. In "The Language of God," Francis Collins, the scientist who headed the global project to identify the DNA sequence of the human genome, argues that faith in God and faith in science go together. The book combines a personal account of his faith journey from atheism to Christianity with his experience as a genetics researcher who fully accepts evolution.
For more information, contact John McCoy at 206.304.6039 or johnamccoy@yahoo.com

DEANERY CELEBRATION MASSES - meet Archbishop Sartain
There are Masses planned throughout our Archdiocese. Following each Mass there will be a reception & opportunity to meet our new Archbishop. All are invited!
- St. Charles Borromeo, Tacoma - Wednesday, 3/30 at 7pm
- St. Bridget, Seattle - Friday, 4/1 at 7pm
- Holy Family, Seattle - Friday, 4/8 at 6:30pm

CONSIDER CYO SUMMER CAMP FOR 2011
The Catholic Youth Organization offers residential camp, day camp, high school only sessions, and adventure trips for youth grades 1-12. CYO also offers weekend camps for the entire family. At camp, you can make new friends, try something new, and grow in your Catholic faith through prayer and the sacraments. Transportation and financial aid are available. For more information go to www.camping.seattleoyyam.org.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - Attention Married Couples
Easter Sunday is like a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend because it's a weekend full of fresh love, rebirth and new beginnings. All married couples deserve a richer, fuller life together! Upcoming weekends are April 1-3 and June 10-12. For more info on the April WE, contact John & Martha Ryland at 253-859-9174, jmryland@comcast.net; for the June WE, contact Rory & Dawn Myers, 772-2344, seattlewwme@yahoo.com.

RETREATS AT THE PALISADES
The Palisades Archdiocesan Retreat & Faith Formation Center has a number of upcoming retreats:
- Silent Men's Retreat - April 1-3 (Healing Power of Christ in Men's Lives)
- Faith Sharing Retreat for Men & Women - April 8-10 (Discover Your Inner Mystic)
- Passion Sunday Weekend Retreat for Women - April 15-17 (Journey into the Mystery - Suffering to Glory)
Please call 748-7991 or visit www.seattlearchdiocese.org/palisades for more info.

VASHON ISLAND CHORALE
Vashon Island Chorale will perform Brahms' Requiem on Saturday April 9 at 7:30 pm and Sunday April 10 at 3:00 pm at Bethel Church. Directed by Gary Cannon, the work will be sung in German. Soloists are Jennifer and Andrew Krikawa, with Linda Lee and Evan Stults at the piano for this "four hands" version of the Requiem. For more information, please visit vashonislandchorale.org or contact JoAnn Bardeen.

Dear Members of the Church of Western Washington:
As members of the Archdiocesan Finance Council, we assist Archbishop Sartain 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.seattlearchdiocese.org/Archdiocese. Select the link titled: 2009-2010 Annual Report.
Lou Dell'Osso Jr.
Chair of the Archdiocesan Finance Council

MASS SETTING - During Lent we will sing the Graduale Romanum Mass setting, starting with the Kyrie at #857 in the Music Issue, continuing with Sanctus, Post Consecrationem, Amen and Agnus Dei. We don't sing the Gloria during Lent, and Offertory will be a period of purposeful silence for most Sundays in Lent.

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:15-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 3/20, 3/27
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Sundays 5:30-7:30 - 3/20 is cancelled. 4/10, 4/17 Dinner /Dessert provided

JAPAN EARTHQUAKE & TSUNAMI RESPONSE / CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
Donations to the Japan emergency relief efforts may be sent to Catholic Relief Services who is supporting Caritas Japan (the Catholic Church's social outreach agency) and other partners to provide aid to those in need. For more information and to donate visit www.seattlearchdiocese.org/missions. Thank you for your generous support for the people of Japan during this difficult time. (Lenten Rice Bowl donations are separate from the above and 75% of them are directed for development projects in the poorest countries to help increase access to food, and 25% for feeding programs in western Washington.)

SOUP SUPPERS - Fridays 4/1, 4/15 from 6:30-8:00 in the Social Hall
There are 2 more Soup Suppers planned for Lent. If you are interested in helping by bringing bread or soup, please contact Maria Pottinger at 463-2129.

MAGNIFICAT LENTEN BOOKLETS - available in the narthex - $1 suggested donation

ST. PATRICK'S DAY BRUNCH THANK YOU!
Thank you to the Jovanovich family and their group of volunteers for one of the very best coffee hour feasts that we have ever enjoyed, to the Johns family for the Irish stew, to the Ladies Group for the decorations, and to John Paul Nelson III for his hard work at the dishwasher. Last Sunday's brunch was a fitting tribute to this well-known Irish saint.

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE - Monday, April 11th, 7:00-8:00

LENT GUIDELINES
Fasting: (Ash Wednesday & Good Friday) Fasting consists of having only 3 meals on that day - 2 small meals that when combined do not add up to the third meal. It is the person's choice which meal is to be the ‘main' meal. The liquids we drink do not count as violating the fast. This applies to people 18-59.
Abstaining: (all Fridays during Lent) Abstaining means refraining from eating any meat (chicken, beef, pork, etc.) Dairy products and fish can be consumed. When abstaining, meat products, if used as seasoning and not seen as a meat dish, do not violate the rule for abstinence. This applies to people 14 and older.
Illness and the infirmities of age excuse one from observing these rules.

CONFESSION - NEW SCHEDULE
Saturday confessions will now be offered as needed. If you need to go to confession on Saturdays, please call Fr. Marc at 567-5736 or 225-8058 and let him know. You may also schedule an office visit for confession Mon., Wed, Thurs. and Friday during office hours from 9:30-10am and 10:30-Noon. You can also call Fr. Marc ahead of time and schedule a confession for Sundays between the Masses from 8:45 - 9:15 a.m.

CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER - Transformation of the Heart
There will be 3 contemplative prayer sessions offered in April. This would be a great addition to your Lenten Journey. More info to come!

MEN'S GROUP - Lent Mini Socials/Meetings
Who: you and two other men of the parish you personally invite with all the other men who will do the same.
What: topics & discussions to be determined by those attending.
Where: Parish Hall High School Faith Formation class room.
When: Sundays 9:15am-10:15am.
Why: fellowship, spirit, do something new, just for Lent
How long: March 20, 27 & April 3, 10, 17. Mark your calendars to attend one, two or all.
Includes: Free Coffee, of course. Questions, comments - Paul Wilkin 463.4024, paul@gargoyledesign.com

CHANGING LOCKS AND RE-ISSUING KEYS
After consulting with the Parish Council and my staff about, foremost, internal matters of office safety and security, I've decided to change the locks on the parish building and set up a new, improved system for handing out keys to all who need them and keeping track of those keys with a check-in/check-out list managed by Constance Walker and Nancy Radford. In addition to safety and security, the locks on our building have not been replaced in over 10 years. Parishes routinely change locks each decade or so because locks begin to wear out and some of ours currently need replacing. So again, for internal security reasons and to replace worn-out locks I, after consulting with my staff and the Parish Council, have decided to change the locks and re-issue keys to those who need them. I ask your patience and understanding as we move forward with this process.

HELP NEEDED - GROUNDS MAINTENANCE - Can you help?
Spring is almost here - grass will grow and flowers will bloom. The church has the equipment needed to keep our grounds pristine, but we need more people! If you can run a riding mower, operate a gas trimmer, or maintain flower beds, we need YOU to volunteer. Volunteers are needed for scheduled maintenance especially as spring arrives. If you cannot help in this way, please consider volunteering for the occasional seasonal opportunities such as fall leaf and storm cleanup and Rosary Garden sprucing that will be announced in the bulletin. Your gift of time will be abundantly blessed! Interested? Please call Robert Kajca - 253-579-4682

DEANERY CELEBRATION MASSES - meet Archbishop Sartain
There are Masses planned throughout our Archdiocese. Following each Mass there will be a reception & opportunity to meet our new Archbishop. All are invited!
- St. Charles Borromeo, Tacoma - Wednesday, 3/30 at 7pm
- St. Bridget, Seattle - Friday, 4/1 at 7pm
- Holy Family, Seattle - Friday, 4/8 at 6:30pm

INVITATION TO THE ECUMENICAL BOOK CLUB
All are welcome to participate in the newly formed Ecumenical Book Club. The purpose of the Club is to bring together island church members to discuss books - fiction and non-fiction - that address issues of faith, spirituality and the meaning of life. The discussions, which will occur on the first Sunday of the month, are held in the church of the presenter. The Club will hold its first book discussion meeting from 4 to 5:30 pm on Sunday, May 1 at here at SJV. The book is "The Language of God" by Francis Collins. The book discussion leader is parishioner John McCoy. In "The Language of God," Francis Collins, the scientist who headed the global project to identify the DNA sequence of the human genome, argues that faith in God and faith in science go together. The book combines a personal account of his faith journey from atheism to Christianity with his experience as a genetics researcher who fully accepts evolution.
For more information, contact John McCoy at 206.304.6039 or johnamccoy@yahoo.com

CONSIDER CYO SUMMER CAMP FOR 2011
The Catholic Youth Organization offers residential camp, day camp, high school only sessions, and adventure trips for youth grades 1-12. CYO also offers weekend camps for the entire family. At camp, you can make new friends, try something new, and grow in your Catholic faith through prayer and the sacraments. Transportation and financial aid are available. For more information go to www.camping.seattleoyyam.org.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - Married Couples
It has been said that the greatest gift you can give your children is two parents very much in love with each other. Polish up this gift and put a bow on it at a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. You deserve the best and your children need to see you reaching for it. Dates are Apr. 1-3 and June 10-12. For more info on the April Weekend, contact John & Martha Ryland at 253-859-9174, jmryland@comcast.net; for the June Weekend, contact Rory & Dawn Myers, 206-772-2344, seattlewwme@yahoo.com.

RETREATS AT THE PALISADES
The Palisades Archdiocesan Retreat & Faith Formation Center has a number of upcoming retreats:
- Silent Men's Retreat - April 1-3 (Healing Power of Christ in Men's Lives)
- Faith Sharing Retreat for Men & Women - April 8-10 (Discover Your Inner Mystic)
- Passion Sunday Weekend Retreat for Women - April 15-17 (Journey into the Mystery - Suffering to Glory)
Please call 748-7991 or visit www.seattlearchdiocese.org/palisades for more info.

VASHON ISLAND CHORALE
Vashon Island Chorale will perform Brahms' Requiem on Saturday April 9 at 7:30 pm and Sunday April 10 at 3:00 pm at Bethel Church. Directed by Gary Cannon, the work will be sung in German. Soloists are Jennifer and Andrew Krikawa, with Linda Lee and Evan Stults at the piano for this "four hands" version of the Requiem. For more information, please visit vashonislandchorale.org or contact JoAnn Bardeen.

MASS SETTING - During Lent we will sing the Graduale Romanum Mass setting, starting with the Kyrie at #857 in the Music Issue, continuing with Sanctus, Post Consecrationem, Amen and Agnus Dei. We don't sing the Gloria during Lent, and Offertory will be a period of purposeful silence for most Sundays in Lent.

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:15-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Sundays 5:30-7:30 - CLASS CANCELLED 3/20.  Next classes 4/10, 4/17, Dinner/Dessert provided

ST. PATRICK'S IRISH BRUNCH - TODAY after the 10:30 Mass

SOUP SUPPERS - Fridays 3/18, 4/1, 4/15 from 6:30-8:00 in the Social Hall
There are 3 Soup Suppers planned for Lent. If you are interested in helping by bringing bread or soup, please contact Maria Pottinger at 463-2129.

MAGNIFICAT LENTEN BOOKLETS - available in the narthex - $1 suggested donation

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE - Monday, April 11th, 7:00-8:00

LENT GUIDELINES
Fasting: (Ash Wednesday & Good Friday) Fasting consists of having only 3 meals on that day - 2 small meals that when combined do not add up to the third meal. It is the person's choice which meal is to be the ‘main' meal. The liquids we drink do not count as violating the fast. This applies to people 18-59.
Abstaining: (all Fridays during Lent) Abstaining means refraining from eating any meat (chicken, beef, pork, etc.) Dairy products and fish can be consumed. When abstaining, meat products, if used as seasoning and not seen as a meat dish, do not violate the rule for abstinence. This applies to people 14 and older.
Illness and the infirmities of age excuse one from observing these rules.

OPERATION RICE BOWL
Each Lent, Catholic Relief Services asks us to reach out to those in need by participating in the Rice Bowl program. Through prayer, fasting, almsgiving and education we seek not only to give material and spiritual support to others but also to gain understanding and empathy. The donations collected go to help people around the world as well as here in the United States. The Wednesday Night Dinners for those in need at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit here on Vashon receive a grant from Operation Rice Bowl. Envelopes/boxes will be available in the narthex after Mass beginning on Ash Wednesday. Your generosity will benefit many people.

CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER - Transformation of the Heart
There will be 3 contemplative prayer sessions offered in April. This would be a great addition to your Lenten Journey. More info to come!

MEN'S GROUP - Lent Mini Socials/Meetings
Who: you and two other men of the parish you personally invite with all the other men who will do the same.
What: topics & discussions to be determined by those attending.
Where: Parish Hall High School Faith Formation class room.
When: Sundays 9:15am - 10:15am.
Why: fellowship, spirit, do something new, just for Lent, it's only 6 hours of your time.
How long: March 13, 20, 27 & April 3, 10, 17. Mark your calendars to attend one, two or all.
Includes: Free Coffee, of course. Questions, comments - Paul Wilkin 463.4024, paul@gargoyledesign.com

CHANGING LOCKS AND RE-ISSUING KEYS
After consulting with the Parish Council and my staff about, foremost, internal matters of office safety and security, I've decided to change the locks on the parish building and set up a new, improved system for handing out keys to all who need them and keeping track of those keys with a check-in/check-out list managed by Constance Walker and Nancy Radford. In addition to safety and security, the locks on our building have not been replaced in over 10 years. Parishes routinely change locks each decade or so because locks over time begin to wear out and some of ours currently need replacing. So again, for internal security reasons and to replace worn-out locks I, after consulting with my staff and the Parish Council, have decided to change the locks and re-issue keys to those who need them. I ask your patience and understanding as we move forward with this process.

HELP NEEDED - GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
Spring is almost here. The grass will grow and flowers will bloom. The church has the equipment needed to keep our grounds in pristine shape, but needs more equipment operators and workers. If you can run a riding mower, operate a gas trimmer, or maintain flower beds, we need YOU to volunteer. Volunteers are needed for scheduled maintenance especially as spring arrives. If you cannot help in this way, please consider volunteering for the occasional seasonal opportunities such as fall leaf and storm cleanup and Rosary Garden sprucing that will be announced in the bulletin. Your gift of time will be abundantly blessed! Interested? Please call Robert Kajca - 253-579-4682

INVITATION TO THE ECUMENICAL BOOK CLUB
All are welcome to participate in the newly formed Ecumenical Book Club. The purpose of the Club is to bring together island church members to discuss books - fiction and non-fiction - that address issues of faith, spirituality and the meaning of life. The discussions, which will occur on the first Sunday of the month, are held in the church of the presenter. The Club will hold its first book discussion meeting from 4 to 5:30 pm on Sunday, May 1 at here at SJV. The book is "The Language of God" by Francis Collins. The book discussion leader is parishioner John McCoy. In "The Language of God," Francis Collins, the scientist who headed the global project to identify the DNA sequence of the human genome, argues that faith in God and faith in science go together. The book combines a personal account of his faith journey from atheism to Christianity with his experience as a genetics researcher who fully accepts evolution.
For more information, contact John McCoy at 206.304.6039

THANK-YOU!
The Ron Westphal Memorial clean-up was a huge success! The church and rectory grounds are ready for Lent. We would like to thank the following for their hard work: Guy, Matilda & Guy Stricherz; Bruce, Janice, Gavin, & Aeryn Johns; Ellen Stewart; Casey, Fiona & Brigid Westphal; Kristen Gunn; Kathleen Tuma; Luz Vorster; Jim Roy; Steve Urban; Mike Quenneville; Jim & Connie Walker; Don Ganchorre; Carole Lynn Ives; Ron & Martha Keenan; Denny Mielock; Ray Flores; Mark Charnews; Diane & Robert Kajca. A special thanks to the volunteers who prepared and served the delicious food for lunch: Kay Westphal, Nancy Radford, Theresa Amundsen, Marie Ganchorre, Kathleen Tuma, and Patti Reid.
We apologize if we missed a name or two, there was a large turnout with multiple work areas.

DEANERY CELEBRATION MASSES - meet Archbishop Sartain
There are Masses planned throughout our Archdiocese. Following each Mass there will be a reception & opportunity to meet our new Archbishop. All are invited!
- St. Charles Borromeo, Tacoma - Wednesday, 3/30 at 7pm
- St. Bridget, Seattle - Friday, 4/1 at 7pm
- Holy Family, Seattle - Friday, 4/8 at 6:30pm

CONSIDER CYO SUMMER CAMP FOR 2011
The Catholic Youth Organization offers residential camp, day camp, high school only sessions, and adventure trips for youth grades 1-12. CYO also offers weekend camps for the entire family. At camp, you can make new friends, try something new, and grow in your Catholic faith through prayer and the sacraments. Transportation and financial aid are available. For more information go to www.camping.seattleoyyam.org.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - Husbands and Wives
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend can improve the quality of your communication, build team-work, develop techniques for establishing priorities and common values, improve family sharing and caring, to name just a few benefits. Experience a WWME Weekend on April 1-3 or June 10-12. For more info on the April Weekend, contact John & Martha Ryland at 253-859-9174, jmryland@comcast.net; for the June Weekend, contact Rory & Dawn Myers at 772-2344, seattlewwme@yahoo.com..

RETREATS AT THE PALISADES
The Palisades Archdiocesan Retreat & Faith Formation Center has a number of upcoming retreats:
- Silent Men's Retreat - April 1-3 (Healing Power of Christ in Men's Lives)
- Faith Sharing Retreat for Men & Women - April 8-10 (Discover Your Inner Mystic)
- Passion Sunday Weekend Retreat for Women - April 15-17 (Journey into the Mystery - Suffering to Glory)
Please call 748-7991 or visit www.seattlearchdiocese.org/palisades for more info.

MASS SETTING - Mass of Joy - It can be found in pamphlets in the pews.

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:15-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Sundays 5:30-7:30 - 3/6, 3/20 Cancelled Dinner/Dessert provided

DAILY MASS CANCELLED - Friday, March 11th

ASH WEDNESDAY: Wednesday, March 9th - Mass at 10:00am & 7:00pm
Lent Guidelines:
Fasting: (Ash Wednesday & Good Friday) Fasting consists of having only 3 meals on that day - 2 small meals that when combined do not add up to the third meal. It is the person's choice which meal is to be the ‘main' meal. The liquids we drink do not count as violating the fast. This applies to people 18-59.
Abstaining: (all Fridays during Lent) Abstaining means refraining from eating any meat (chicken, beef, pork, etc.) Dairy products and fish can be consumed. When abstaining, meat products, if used as seasoning and not seen as a meat dish, do not violate the rule for abstinence. This applies to people 14 and older.
Illness and the infirmities of age excuse one from observing these rules.

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE - Monday, April 11th, 7:00-8:00

OPERATION RICE BOWL
Each Lent, Catholic Relief Services asks us to reach out to those in need by participating in the Rice Bowl program. Through prayer, fasting, almsgiving and education we seek not only to give material and spiritual support to others but also to gain understanding and empathy. The donations collected go to help people around the world as well as here in the United States. The Wednesday Night Dinners for those in need at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit here on Vashon receive a grant from Operation Rice Bowl. Envelopes/boxes will be available in the narthex after Mass beginning on Ash Wednesday. Your generosity will benefit many people.

ST. PATRICK'S IRISH BRUNCH - next Sunday
Next Sunday, March 13th at the coffee hour following the 10:30 Mass, there will be a special Irish brunch in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend.

CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER - Transformation of the Heart
There will be 3 contemplative prayer sessions offered in April. This would be a great addition to your Lenten Journey. More info to come!

MEN'S GROUP - Lent Mini Socials/Meetings
Who: you and two other men of the parish you personally invite with all the other men who will do the same.
What: topics & discussions to be determined by those attending.
Where: Parish Hall High School Faith Formation class room.
When: Sundays 9:15am - 10:15am.
Why: fellowship, spirit, do something new, just for Lent, it's only 6 hours of your time.
How long: March 13, 20, 27 & April 3, 10, 17. Mark your calendars to attend one, two or all.
Includes: Free Coffee, of course. Questions, comments - Paul Wilkin 463.4024, paul@gargoyledesign.com

THANK-YOU!
Thank you from the 3rd Grade Faith Formation class to those who helped us collect peanut butter and jelly for the food bank last month. We appreciate this support from our faith community.

LIGHTING UPGRADE COMPLETED
Our parish was awarded a grant from PSE to replace all of our T-8 Lamps and Ballasts with approved CEE (Consortium for Energy Efficiency) and Energy Star qualified bulbs. The grant covered over 60% of the expenses for this upgrade and the work has recently been completed. This upgrade will save the parish approximately 40% per year in electric lighting costs.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER THANK YOU!
Thank you to the Stewardship Commission led by Nancy Radford and to their enlisted volunteers for the wonderful volunteer thank you dinner held last Wednesday. As we appreciate our volunteers who are the mainstay of this parish, we also appreciate the Stewardship Commission for demonstrating this appreciation in such an enjoyable way.

CONSIDER CYO SUMMER CAMP FOR 2011
The Catholic Youth Organization offers residential camp, day camp, high school only sessions, and adventure trips for youth grades 1-12. CYO also offers weekend camps for the entire family. At camp, you can make new friends, try something new, and grow in your Catholic faith through prayer and the sacraments. Transportation and financial aid are available. For more information go to www.camping.seattleoyyam.org.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - Married Couples
Prepare for Easter in a special way this year by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend April 1-3. A WWME weekend will help you enjoy life with a new closeness to each other and God. You don't need it - you DESERVE a WWME Weekend. For more info contact John & Martha Ryland at 253-859-9174, jmryland@comcast.net. For the June 10-12 Weekend, contact Rory & Dawn Myers, 772-2344.

RETREATS AT THE PALISADES
The Palisades Archdiocesan Retreat & Faith Formation Center has a number of upcoming retreats:
- Married Couples Weekend (The Sacrament of Matrimony - What is it? Why is it? What is unique about it? If it is a vocation, a call, what are married couples called to be and do?)
- Silent Men's Retreat (Entering into the Paschal Mystery: Living the fullness of our baptism through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ)
- Silent Women's Retreat (The Savior of All Humanity: Jesus and the Call of Women)
Please call 206-748-7991 or visit www.seattlearchdiocese.org/palisades for more info.

HELEN PUZ
Helen Puz, our oldest living parishioner, could use some thoughts & prayers for her and her family. Last year, one of Helen's daughters (JoAnn Saucedo) had open heart surgery and just recently another daughter (Rosemary Lowman) had a massive stroke and is Intensive Care. Helen, who is 98, is still doing well and is as sharp as ever, but would love to hear from her parish family! If you would like to contact Helen, please call Carol Eckman at 567-5173 for her information.

MASS SETTING - Mass of Joy - It can be found in pamphlets in the pews.

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:15-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Sundays 5:30-7:30 - 3/6, 3/20 Cancelled Dinner/Dessert provided

YOUTH MASS - next Saturday March 5th, 5:00 pm Mass. All ages invited & welcome.

GROUNDS CLEAN-UP - Saturday, March 5th
Ron Westphal was instrumental in the upkeep of our beautiful church grounds. In his memory we are going forth to continue Ron's work. The Ron Westphal Memorial Clean-up will start at 9 AM. If you cannot be there at 9 make it 9:30, 10:00, etc. Bring friends, family, tarps and rakes. Lunch will be served.

ST. PATRICK'S IRISH BRUNCH
On Sunday, March 13th at the coffee hour following the 10:30 Mass, there will be a special Irish brunch in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend.

MEN'S GROUP - Lent Mini Socials/Meetings
Who: you and two other men of the parish you personally invite with all the other men who will do the same.
What: topics & discussions to be determined by those attending.
Where: Parish Hall High School Faith Formation class room.
When: Sundays 9:15am - 10:15am.
Why: fellowship, spirit, do something new, just for Lent, it's only 6 hours of your time.
How long: March 13, 20, 27 & April 3, 10, 17. Mark your calendars to attend one, two or all.
Includes: Free Coffee, of course. Questions, comments - Paul Wilkin 463.4024, paul@gargoyledesign.com

RCIA TEAM
Fr. Marc is creating an RCIA team of parishioners to re-design and enhance the process by which newcomers learn the faith and formally become Catholic. You need only be Catholic and have a willingness to share your experience of faith and Church and assist with conveying Church teaching. This is your chance to answer your baptismal call to evangelize - to pass on the faith that you yourself have been generously given. Those interested and feel called, please contact Fr. Marc at the office (567-4149) or the rectory (567-5736).

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - Take a fresh look at your Marriage.
Consider making a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and enrich your lives together. It is a unique approach aimed at revitalizing Christian Marriage. For more info contact Rory & Dawn Myers at 772-2344, seattlewwme@yahoo.com or John & Martha Ryland at 253-859-9174, jmryland@comcast.net or the Website: www.SeattleWWME.org. Upcoming Weekends are April 30-May 2, Centralia and June 10-12, Seattle.

RETREATS AT THE PALISADES
The Palisades Archdiocesan Retreat & Faith Formation Center has a number of upcoming retreats:
- Married Couples Weekend (The Sacrament of Matrimony - What is it? Why is it? What is unique about it? If it is a vocation, a call, what are married couples called to be and do?)
- Silent Men's Retreat (Entering into the Paschal Mystery: Living the fullness of our baptism through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ)
- Silent Women's Retreat (The Savior of All Humanity: Jesus and the Call of Women)
Please call 206-748-7991 or visit www.seattlearchdiocese.org/palisades for more info.

MASS SETTING - Mass of Joy - It can be found in pamphlets in the pews.

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:15-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 2/27 (no class 2/20)
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Sundays 5:30-7:30 - 2/20, 3/6, 3/20 Dinner/Dessert provided
YOUTH NIGHTS FOR FEBRUARY - 2/25 - 6-8:00pm - grades 6, 7, 8

OFFICE CLOSED - Tuesday, February 22

YOUTH MASS - Saturday March 5th, 5:00 pm Mass. All ages invited & welcome.

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)

GROUNDS CLEAN-UP - Saturday, March 5th
Ron Westphal was instrumental in the upkeep of our beautiful church grounds. In his memory we are going forth to continue Ron's work. The Ron Westphal Memorial Clean-up will start at 9 AM. If you cannot be there at 9 make it 9:30, 10:00, etc. Bring friends, family, tarps and rakes. Lunch will be served.

LAST CHANCE - NEXT WEEKEND
Next weekend, February 26 and 27, is your last opportunity to support the Peanut Butter and Jelly Food Drive sponsored by the 3rd grade faith formation class. Please bring your donation and place it in the basket in the vestibule. These contributions will be taken to the food bank for distribution to those in need in our island community. Thank you! - Charlotte, Elijah, Ellie, Fin, Flora, Tristan and Ursa

ST. PATRICK'S IRISH BRUNCH
On Sunday, March 13th at the coffee hour following the 10:30 Mass, there will be a special Irish brunch in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend.

ARCHBISHOP SARTAIN'S BOOK - two extra copies available $10 -contact Maria Pottinger 463-2129

MEN'S GROUP - Lent Mini Socials/Meetings
Who: you and two other men of the parish you personally invite with all the other men who will do the same.
What: topics & discussions to be determined by those attending.
Where: Parish Hall High School Faith Formation class room.
When: Sundays 9:15am - 10:15am.
Why: fellowship, spirit, do something new, just for Lent, it's only 6 hours of your time.
How long: March 13, 20, 27 & April 3, 10, 17. Mark your calendars to attend one, two or all.
Includes: Free Coffee, of course. Questions, comments - Paul Wilkin 463.4024, paul@gargoyledesign.com

RCIA TEAM
Fr. Marc is creating an RCIA team of parishioners to re-design and enhance the process by which newcomers learn the faith and formally become Catholic. You need only be Catholic and have a willingness to share your experience of faith and Church and assist with conveying Church teaching. This is your chance to answer your baptismal call to evangelize - to pass on the faith that you yourself have been generously given. Those interested and feel called, please contact Fr. Marc at the office (567-4149) or the rectory (567-5736).

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - Love is not love until you give it away
Give your love to your spouse by experiencing a WWME Weekend. For more information, dates and registration, please contact Rory & Dawn Myers 772-2344, seattlewwme@yahoo.com or John & Martha Ryland at 253-859-9174, jmryland@comcast.net. Upcoming Weekends are Feb. 25-27, Seattle; April 30-May 2, Centralia and June 10-12, Seattle. Website: www.SeattleWWME.org or www.mrwwme.org

RETREATS AT THE PALISADES
The Palisades Archdiocesan Retreat & Faith Formation Center has a number of upcoming retreats:
- Married Couples Weekend (The Sacrament of Matrimony - What is it? Why is it? What is unique about it? If it is a vocation, a call, what are married couples called to be and do?)
- Silent Men's Retreat (Entering into the Paschal Mystery: Living the fullness of our baptism through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ)
- Silent Women's Retreat (The Savior of All Humanity: Jesus and the Call of Women)
Please call 206-748-7991 or visit www.seattlearchdiocese.org/palisades for more info.

MASS SETTING - Mass of Joy - It can be found in pamphlets in the pews.

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:15-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 2/13, 2/27 (no class 2/20)
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Sundays 5:30-7:30 - 2/13, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20 Dinner/Dessert provided
YOUTH NIGHTS FOR FEBRUARY - 2/18 & 2/25 - 6-8:00pm - grades 6, 7, 8

YOUTH MASS - Saturday March 5th, 5:00 pm Mass. All ages invited & welcome.

EUCHARSTIC ADORATION - canceled, Thursday February 17

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)

THANK-YOU DINNER!
In appreciation for all the volunteers who gave their time, talent and faith in 2010 to make St. John Vianney run the way it should, the Stewardship committee is sponsoring a special "Thank You!" dinner on Wednesday, February 23rd. The meal will start at 6:30 and the main course will be spaghetti. Please RSVP to the office at 567-4149 so we can get an accurate count of the number to expect. We need to hear from you by February 18th. If we don't hear, we will assume you can't make it! We hope to see you there! Once again, thank every one of you who volunteered and God Bless you for doing so!

GROUNDS CLEAN-UP - Saturday, March 5th
Mark your calendars for March 5. We will be having a Church grounds clean-up. The winter storms left a mess in the Mary Garden and Rectory. Please bring family, friends, rakes, and tarps. We will begin at 9 AM

ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITY FOR PARISHIONERS
On Sunday, February 13th, Sister Joyce Cox BVM, the Spiritual Formation Director for the Palisades and Far-A-Way Retreat Centers will be with us at 9:15am to present to parishioners What Is Contemplative Prayer - an introduction to prayer and contemplation. The presentation will be held in the Conference Room (RCIA will not meet this weekend). All adult parishioners are encouraged to attend.

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

FOOD BANK FOOD DRIVE FOR FEBRUARY
"Thus says the Lord: Share your bread with the hungry" Isaiah 58:7a The third grade faith formation class would like to invite the entire parish to bring some non-perishable food for our hungry brothers and sisters on the island. A basket will be in the vestibule to receive your gifts. Thank you and God Bless

ARCHBISHOP SARTAIN'S BOOK -a few extra copies available $10 -contact Maria Pottinger 463-2129

RCIA TEAM
Fr. Marc is creating an RCIA team of parishioners to re-design and enhance the process by which newcomers learn the faith and formally become Catholic. You need only be Catholic and have a willingness to share your experience of faith and Church and assist with conveying Church teaching. This is your chance to answer your baptismal call to evangelize - to pass on the faith that you yourself have been generously given. Those interested and feel called, please contact Fr. Marc at the office (567-4149) or the rectory (567-5736).

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
This Sunday is World Marriage Day, which honors husband and wife as the foundation of the family. Commit to making your marriage a priority in your lives and sign up for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. For more info, contact Rory and Dawn Myers, 772-2344, seattlewwme@yahoo.com or John and Martha Ryland at 253-859-9174, jmryland@comcast.net . Upcoming Weekends are Feb. 25-27, Seattle;
April 30-May 2, Centralia and June 10-12, Seattle. Website: www.SeattleWWME.org or www.mrwwme.org

CATHOLIC ADVOCACY DAY - March 24
All parish members are invited to participate in Catholic Advocacy Day - an annual event to ensure that the Gospel message to care for our brothers and sisters is carried to our legislators. Come to the State Capitol for a program and legislative briefing before scheduled appointments with your state legislators.
Thursday, March 24 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
FREE chartered bus for registered participants (departing from Seattle and Tacoma)
To register: Contact Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center: ipjc@ipjc.org or 223.1138 by February 11th.

RETREATS AT THE PALISADES
The Palisades Archdiocesan Retreat & Faith Formation Center has a number of upcoming retreats:
- Married Couples Weekend (The Sacrament of Matrimony - What is it? Why is it? What is unique about it? If it is a vocation, a call, what are married couples called to be and do?)
- Silent Men's Retreat (Entering into the Paschal Mystery: Living the fullness of our baptism through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ)
- Silent Women's Retreat (The Savior of All Humanity: Jesus and the Call of Women)
Please call 206-748-7991 or visit www.seattlearchdiocese.org/palisades for more info.

MASS SETTING - Mass of Joy - It can be found in pamphlets in the pews.

FAITH FORMATION Sundays 9:15-10:15 Preschool-Grade 8: 2/6, 2/13, 2/27 (no class 2/20)
HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Sundays 5:30-7:30 - 2/6, 2/13 Dinner/Dessert provided
YOUTH NIGHTS FOR FEBRUARY - 2/11, 2/18 & 2/25 - 6-8:00pm - grades 6, 7, 8

THANK-YOU DINNER!
In appreciation for all the volunteers who gave their time, talent and faith in 2010 to make St. John Vianney run the way it should, the Stewardship committee is sponsoring a special "Thank You!" dinner on Wednesday, February 23rd. The meal will start at 6:30 and the main course will be spaghetti. Please RSVP to the office at 567-4149 so we can get an accurate count of the number to expect. We need to hear from you by February 18th. If we don't hear, we will assume you can't make it! We hope to see you there! Once again, thank every one of you who volunteered and God Bless you for doing so!

GROUNDS CLEAN-UP - Saturday, March 5th
Mark your calendars for March 5. We will be having a Church grounds clean-up. The winter storms left a mess in the Mary Garden and Rectory. Please bring family, friends, rakes, and tarps. We will begin at 9 AM

ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITY FOR PARISHIONERS
On Sunday, February 13th, Sister Joyce Cox BVM, the Spiritual Formation Director for the Palisades and Far-A-Way Retreat Centers will be with us at 9:15am to present to parishioners What Is Contemplative Prayer - an introduction to prayer and contemplation. The presentation will be held in the Conference Room (RCIA will not meet this weekend). All adult parishioners are encouraged to attend.

FOOD BANK FOOD DRIVE FOR FEBRUARY - Peanut Butter & Jelly

ARCHBISHOP SARTAIN'S BOOK -a few extra copies available $10 -contact Maria Pottinger 463-2129

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

RCIA TEAM
Fr. Marc is creating an RCIA team of parishioners to re-design and enhance the process by which newcomers learn the faith and formally become Catholic. You need only be Catholic and have a willingness to share your experience of faith and Church and assist with conveying Church teaching. This is your chance to answer your baptismal call to evangelize - to pass on the faith that you yourself have been generously given. Those interested and feel called, please contact Fr. Marc at the office (567-4149) or the rectory (567-5736).

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Valentine's Day is coming soon. Need a special gift for your spouse? Why not take them away for a special weekend of communication, reflection and time away from your hectic schedule. Upcoming Weekends: Feb. 25-27, Seattle and April 1-3, Centralia. For more information contact Rory and Dawn Myers, 206-772-2344, seattlewwme@yahoo.com or John and Martha Ryland at 253-859-9174, jmryland@comcast.net.
Website: www.SeattleWWME.org or www.mrwwme.org

CATHOLIC ADVOCACY DAY - March 24
All parish members are invited to participate in Catholic Advocacy Day - an annual event to ensure that the Gospel message to care for our brothers and sisters is carried to our legislators. Come to the State Capitol for a program and legislative briefing before scheduled appointments with your state legislators.
Thursday, March 24 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
FREE chartered bus for registered participants (departing from Seattle and Tacoma)
To register: Contact Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center: ipjc@ipjc.org or 223.1138 by February 11th.

RETREATS AT THE PALISADES
The Palisades Archdiocesan Retreat & Faith Formation Center has a number of upcoming retreats:
- Married Couples Weekend (The Sacrament of Matrimony - What is it? Why is it? What is unique about it? If it is a vocation, a call, what are married couples called to be and do?)
- Silent Men's Retreat (Entering into the Paschal Mystery: Living the fullness of our baptism through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ)
- Silent Women's Retreat (The Savior of All Humanity: Jesus and the Call of Women)
Please call 206-748-7991 or visit www.seattlearchdiocese.org/palisades for more info.