St. Clare Updates for
April 17 - 30, 2021
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Time and again we look to ease the challenges we face with the ongoing pandemic.
By now we have our ways of shopping, maintaining our contacts with family, friends and with Eucharistic Jesus.
I am very grateful to all of you who already helped us to reduce the payment for our church camera system. We can reach your homes and evangelize to many hungry people in the world. As an example our Good Friday celebration was watched by over one thousand six hundred viewers worldwide! This new apostolate of being visible online truly makes us disciples of the Risen Lord and brings hope and faith to many!
By now you should have received a letter and pledge forms from our Archbishop, Michael Miller. We are at the beginning of another Project Advance campaign.
We hope that with your support we will have another successful year that will benefit the needy and the local programs, but also help us continue to pay down our mortgage for the land and church.
With gratitude and prayers,
Fr. Maciej
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The Public Health Office (Bonnie Henry) has withdrawn the variance for any indoor/ in person masses for now with the exception of weddings, funerals and baptisms which are limited to 10 persons in attendance including the priest.
That means that for now all of our masses are closed to the public. However, our masses are live streamed on both FACEBOOK (Link) and on YOUTUBE (Link) as follows:
Daily Masses Monday through Friday at 9:00am
Weekend Mass at 5:00pm on Saturday
All of these are posted on Youtube and Facebook and can be watched either live or after the livestreaming has ended. If you haven't already, please subscribe to our Youtube page and don't forget to "Like Us". These simple moves makes us easier to find on the web.
You can participate in all of our online masses by clicking on the links provided above or by going to our website, www.stclare.ca
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OUR CONFESSION SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
- After morning mass, Monday through Saturday at 9:30am. No registration or appointment is necessary. Please wait at the entrance of the church as Father will come and open the door after the livestream mass is finished.
Confessions are now heard in the Crying Room (by the washrooms on the east side of the church) NOT in the confessional.
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In order to help you facilitate the offertory for St Clare parish, The Archdiocese has created an Online Offertory page to facilitate one time or pre-authorized monthly or weekly giving through direct debit or credit card donations. Click on the heading above to go to the secure page. |
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We are grateful to all those who have supported Project Advance. Each and every gift is important.
You can give online at projectadvance.ca, by phone at 604-683-0281 ext. 50323, or in-person at our parish’s office. Thank you so much for your support.
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Congratulations to Sarah Giraud and Ken Kroeker on their entry into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil on April 3rd. Sarah received her full initiation into the Church, and Ken made his Profession of Faith and received Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. Welcome to them both!
For more information about the RCIA program, please contact Marimae at marimaem@shaw.ca.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights will hold their General Meeting on Tuesday, April 27th at 7pm. Zoom meeting details will be emailed. Please attend if you can.
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St. Clare's Knights of Columbus Council 14225 invites all men, their families and friends to the first of our Monthly Holy Hour!
We'll meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month starting Tuesday April 20th at 7pm. It will be a virtual Holy Hour on Zoom until we can meet again in person (see link below).
It will include a series of prayers including the Rosary and Litany of St. Joseph. We
will also watch and reflect on the excellent videos provided as part of the Into the Breach KofC campaign. The format and content of the Holy Hour will evolve as we go based on feedback.
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For more information on the Knights of Columbus please visit our websites at kofc.org and kofcbc.org. If you are interested in becoming a Knight please email
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Everyone is invited to join us daily
7:30 pm, Online
Contact
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MOTHERS' PRAYER GROUP
We are having virtual meetings every week. If you are interested in joining us or would like to know more about Mothers Prayers, please contact Thelma Rose at (604) 464-3383 or email Thelma at glenthel@shaw.ca
Mothers Prayers which was started by two grandmothers in England celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020. For more information, please visit:
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The St. Clare's "Blooms into Rooms" Project was held at Dufferin Care Centre on Saturday, April 3rd.
While the turnout was disappointing we were able to donate a few flowering plants to the care centre to brighten up their surroundings.
Thank you to those that did donate and my family for volunteering their time to collect and sanitize the pots. - Sandra Dulong
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The fruitfulness of God’s love, mercy, and blessings shone throughout our 40 DFL Lenten Campaign, uniting our pro-life community through several parish prayer vigils; prayer walks, etc. and our nightly Zoom Rosary, responding to God’s call to defend the dignity of human life, especially our unborn brothers and sisters, the least among us!
As many as 70 or more beautiful prayer warriors joined our nightly Zoom Rosary (including priests and sisters), with many more assuring us of their pro-life prayer circles alongside us!! PRAISE GOD!
We thank Fr. Larry Lynn for his steadfast and tireless pro-life passion and guidance! Thanks to RCAV; Behold and the BC Catholic for their prayerful support and coverage throughout this campaign!
As the Vancouver BC 40 Days for Life Committee wraps up support of this campaign… we carry on with the Vancouver Life Soldiers Committee throughout the rest of the year, expanding the Pro-Life solidarity and momentum gifted during this Lenten campaign! It's been a blessing and we look forward to continuing on!!
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Soldier on! Boots on the Ground! Never Let Up!
We carrying on with a Friday Night Zoom Rosary at 8 PM, every Friday.
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Every Saturday night at 7 PM people can join me in the Life Room liferoom.ca - for more Pro-Life prayer!
PRAISE GOD and PRAYERS for more of God's goodness, graces and blessings in growing his pro-life work!! -Heather Thompson
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2021 ENVELOPES
ARE IN THE LOBBY OF THE PARISH CENTRE
The Parish Centre is open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5pm except holidays
PLEASE ONLY USE ENVELOPES which have YOUR NAME and are for the CURRENT YEAR. EACH YEAR your envelope number changes so please use your new envelopes ONLY in 2021. Thank you. If you donate online or with Pre-Authorized payments, we will correct the envelope number on your donation, but we would still like you to pick up your box of envelopes.
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OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm
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ADVERTISERS IN OUR BULLETIN
There is an advertiser section at the bottom of today's bulletin. Please support these businesses as they support your parish. Clicking on their ad will take you to their web page.
If you are interested in advertising your company in our bulletin, please contact the office at stclareofassisi@shaw.ca or call 604-941-4800.
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Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul
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Parish grounds photos (thanks to Rey Granados) |
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Spring (Gerard Manley Hopkins SJ) |
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Nothing is so beautiful as Spring –
When weeds, in wheels, shoot long and lovely and lush;
Thrush’s eggs look little low heavens, and thrush
Through the echoing timber does so rinse and wring
The ear, it strikes like lightnings to hear him sing;
The glassy pear-tree leaves and blooms, they brush
The descending blue; that blue is all in a rush
With richness; the racing lambs too have fair their fling.
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The Examen (Spirituality of St Ignatius) |
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"The Daily Examen is a technique of prayerful reflection on the events of the day in order to detect God’s presence and discern his direction for us. The Examen is an ancient practice in the Church that can help us see God’s hand at work in our whole experience."
Research has shown that praying the Daily Examen is not only good for the soul; it’s good for the heart, mind, and body. Click on the links below to study this age-old practice in depth.
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If you wish to book a Mass Intention please email the office at stclareofassisi@shaw.ca giving the name of the person, whether it is for a living or deceased person, who it is from and if you have any preferences for the the day of the week, a weekend mass or specific date. We will try to book your mass intention as close to the request as possible. The suggested offering for a mass intention is $10 and can be brought to the office, mailed to 1320 Johnson Street, Coquitlam, V3B 4T5 or dropped in the collection box in the church. Please DO NOT use a collection envelope but put it in a regular envelope clearly marked for what it is for.
If you are unable to use email, mass intentions can be phoned in at 604-941-4800. We are currently booking new requests in July or August. However, if you wish an earlier date we may be able to send it to Fr. Yarek in Poland.
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Please pray for the sick of our Parish
Noah Zanatta, Bob Roy, Loni Cain, Brendan Pace, Gracienda Ramos, Brian Stewart, Catherine Dunne, Lucy Chase, Doreen Allyen, Tyson Ward, Nora Arroyal, Christopher Brown, Joan McDonald, Annabella Cirko, Frank Matchett, Kelly Durkin, Jason Kendall, Bill Clendinning, Chris Mah, Lydia Guzman, Angelo Visentin, June Cross, Katelyn Boudewyn, Karen Morris, Ramon Montecillo, Janice Caine, Nadine Classen, Leanne Theiss, Sierra Osborne, Sebastien Robillard, Sandra Diersch, Lori Dennis, Marcel Quaghebeur, Mazoe Kaufman, Cindy Mazerolle-Kass, Anna Figura, Ed Garcia, Viray Family, Walter Banke, Etheen Lowry, Elizabeth Teixeira, Reema Ferreira, Terry McDonald, Andrew De Boda, Maurice Quaghebeur, Henry Sicking, Hari Vijay, Peggy Maas, Chad Galitzky, Al Trotter, Pat Dizy, Wieslawa Dziuba, Brett Lawrence and all recipients of St. Clare’s Prayer Shawls.
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The Poor Clare Sisters are praying for our parish and would be happy to take your personal prayer requests by mail or telephone 1-604-826-2818. St. Clare's Monastery, Box 3370, Mission, B.C. V2V 4J5
The Poor Clares are considering a Discernment Weekend soon. If you are interested please let them know by calling the number above.
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Shalom World TV Network is a 24/7, family-friendly Catholic TV channel and is the recipient of the Gabriel Award for "Best TV Station of the Year 2020", instituted by the Catholic Press Association of North America. It is a commercial-free, high-definition network appealing to young, as well as young-at-heart viewers. Shalom World is an official partner with the Vatican and is authorized to telecast papal liturgies live.
The newly launched channel, ‘SW Prayer,’ is also available 24/7 as a separate stream. This channel is designed exclusively for live Holy Mass, prayer, devotions, and Catholic teachings. Viewers become spiritually enriched and engaged, as they unite their prayers with others joining from across the globe. This prayerful momentum invites God's blessings into our world in these times.
We are pleased to let you know that you can watch Shalom Word TV and SW Prayer from within our parish website absolutely for free. Please go to our parish website https://stclare.ca and click on the image under Shalom World TV on the bottom right of our home page and you can watch the programs live as well as on demand.
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Of Interest from the Diocese |
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The Gospel of John: Signs and Glory
Among all the Gospels, the Gospel of John holds a unique place because of its message and extraordinary structure. Join us as we investigate the genius of the Gospel of John and the way it invites us to consider Jesus’ suffering and our own in a new light. Join us on Saturday, April 17 at 7:00 pm. Register online at beholdvancouver.org/events
"I Have Seen the Lord!" Easter Season Retreat
This Easter Season morning online retreat features opportunities to experience the joy and sending of the first apostles who encountered the Risen Lord. Retreat includes short inspiring talks, music, art, poetry, scripture, guided prayer materials, quiet time for individual prayer, and small group faith sharing in breakout rooms. Pre-registration required by April 29. Zoom link and prayer materials will be emailed April 30. Suggested donation $35-60+ plus GST. Join us on Saturday, May 1 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Register online at beholdvancouver.org/events
Four & Four for You: Spring Retreat
This flexible online Retreat is presented by the Jesuit Spirituality Apostolate of Vancouver. It introduces participants to some fundamentals of Ignatian Prayer over a period of 4 weeks. Each week you will be assigned one prayer period and will have the opportunity to meet online with a spiritual director. The first lecture will begin on Monday, May 24. After that, the time of your prayer and meetings with your spiritual director are up to you and your director. There is no charge. Space is limited. Email coordinator@jsav.ca to apply.
Marriage Anniversary Mass
On Sunday, May 9, Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, will be honouring couples celebrating milestone anniversaries: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 & 60+ years of marriage.
On behalf of Archbishop Miller, we are excited to invite you to the 2021 Milestone Marriage Anniversary Mass. We will be live streaming the Mass and invite you and your family to join us.
The Mass will be celebrated for each couple with a special blessing at the end. At the time of the blessing, we will list the names of all the couples that have registered for the Mass. At end of the Mass, we will show a collage of pictures of all the couples.
Joy of the Family Week
In celebration of the Year of the Family and National Week for Life and the Family, the Archdiocese of Vancouver is hosting five virtual events for your family. Each day from May 10 to 14, we will send your family a link to a different event. We will celebrate families with a video, play Kahoot, Archbishop Miller will answer questions, we will have Tik Tok videos and finish with a family rosary. This event is organized by the Ministries and Outreach Office and ecclesial movements and new communities. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
St. Joseph as Spiritual Father and Intercessor
In this Year of Saint Joseph, have you reflected on the role of St. Joseph in Catholic spirituality? Based on Sacred Scriptures, the writings of the Saints, and Church documents, Father David Bellusci, OP, will present to us St. Joseph as spiritual father and intercessor. This talk will end with our Consecration to St. Joseph. Join us and discover this awesome Saint, on his Feast Day – St. Joseph the Worker on Saturday, May 1 at 7:00 pm. Register online at beholdvancouver.org/events
Virtual Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Join us on Friday, May 14 - Sunday, May 16 for the Worldwide Marriage Encounter virtual weekend experience. If you desire to restore communication & rekindle romance, this weekend is for you; no travel required and from the comfort of your own home!
Did you know this weekend is open to priests and religious too? This weekend experience can help priests and religious grow in their relationships with their communities. No fee for priests & religious.
It sounds intense but it is a weekend guaranteed to transform your marriage (or you can get your old relationship back!). Rest assured, you won’t be staring at your screen the entire time either. The weekend flows nicely between screen presentations and couple work (time off-screen.)
If you desire to restore communication & rekindle romance, this weekend is for you; no travel required and from the comfort of your own home!
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Email Fraud Warning
The Archdiocese has received multiple reports from parishioners and priests who have fallen victim to a recent Internet email phishing scam. Imposters, posing as priests and using email addresses that are similar to those of our priests, have been emailing people asking for personal donations, gift cards, and other forms of financial assistance.
Never respond to emails requesting Google Play cards, iTunes cards, or any other form of personal financial assistance, even if it appears to be from a priest, deacon, religious, parish staff or bishop. If you have any doubt, please contact the sender by other means to verify any requests.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Coming Back Stronger! Join our team at Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer Parish has built a strong parish team over the years, but several of our dedicated and talented staff are moving on to new callings—one to join the Archdiocesan communications department, another to work with a major evangelizing ministry, and a third for maternity leave.
We don’t intend to replace but to rethink the positions being vacated, as we prepare to come back stronger when the pandemic ends.
We will work with you to define a role if you have the skills we need and are ready for collaborative ministry at Christ the Redeemer. To start the conversation send us a resume and a cover letter telling us how you see yourself working here.
Available are one permanent fulltime position, and a one-year fulltime maternity leave position. We’re also open to exploring with you a one-year internship if you’re taking a break from school and thinking about your future. Part-time work is also a possibility.
You need to have at least two of the following: technical abilities such as graphic design and/or video editing, experience managing social media and online community, experience with evangelization programs or faith studies, leadership experience with PREP and/or Youth Ministry, strong writing skills, a proven background in administrative support (including Microsoft Office), or facilities management experience.
Everyone on our ministry team will be an intentional disciple fully committed to the Catholic faith who enjoys working with others and presenting a welcoming face to parishioners and the public. We hope to hear from you by May 7. Please submit a resume and a cover letter to Msgr. Gregory Smith, Pastor by emailing office@ctrwestvan.ca.
Religious Education Teacher and Retreat Leader, Victoria, BC
Duties/Responsibilities of the position include:
-Teach religious education classes to students,
-Be involved in planning and implementation of grade level retreats and school turn around day,
-Provide staff leadership to ensure understanding and promotion of Catholic identity of the school,
-Assist in the preparation of the budget as it pertains to area of responsibility,
-Assist in communicating the purpose of the Religious Education Program to the parish community, staff, parents, and incoming students,
-Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of staff development in the area of annual retreat and faith development activities,
-Work to strengthen the bond between the school and parishes by supporting involvement of students/staff in Sunday liturgy,
-Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal.
Alumni Affairs and Development Manager, St. Patrick's Regional Secondary School
St. Patrick Regional Secondary is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school with 500 students from Grades 8 to 12. Priority consideration will be given to applicants with a current pastoral reference. Salary: $60,000 - $70,000. Application Deadline: Please submit CV to Mr. Ralph Gabriele, Principal at St. Patrick Regional Secondary School via rgabriele@stpats.bc.ca by April 15, 2021. Learn more at rcav.org/jobs.
Inaugural Director, Centre for Christian Engagement
The Centre for Christian Engagement at St. Mark’s College was launched in May 2019. Its mission is to help create a culture of community and dialogue by providing opportunities to address the challenges of Christians disengaging from the Church and the life of faith. The Centre for Christian Engagement was established through generous donations from the Archdiocese of Vancouver, Peter Bull, Angus Reid and Andy Szocs. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
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