St. Clare Updates for
April 2-15, 2022
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Ahead of us the most intense and beautiful days of Christian celebrations. This week we will enter church and notice the covered statues and crosses. This is to set the tone for the upcoming drama and passion of our Lord Jesus. Next week, Palm Sunday filled with mixed feelings of joy and tears. Finally, the Holy Week with Good Friday, the only day of the year without Mass celebrated.
Please get familiar with the schedule of our services for the most important Christian celebrations. I want to bring to your attention the Stations of the Cross every Friday after the morning Mass. That said on Good Friday the Stations will be at 11 am.
Good Friday is the day of fasting for those who are 18 to 59 years of age and abstinence from meat for those who are 14 and over. Depriving ourselves from food is a penitential form to open ourselves to prayer and God as well as others, especially to those who are starving and suffering. These are some of the means of purification and spiritual liberation, a witness of the depth of our faith.
As in the past, we will have Food Blessing in the church on Holy Saturday at 11 am.
I would hope that you had a chance to prepare yourselves spiritually by the Sacrament of Reconciliation. If not, take a moment to see what neighbouring parishes are still having penitential services or take advantage of our regular days of confessions, Monday to Saturday before and after the morning Mass. (There are no morning Masses on Holy Thursday and Good Friday).
Prepare the way for the Lord!
Fr. Maciej
P.S. About Ukraine relief fund. Very soon I will share with you some information about Ukraine collection done in our parish. Briefly, we have collected over 24 thousand dollars so far and donations are still accepted (for many weeks to come). Thank you for your generous heart and help for our brothers and sisters from Ukraine!
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LOCAL LENTEN PENITENTIAL SERVICES REMAINING |
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These are the remaining Lenten Penitential Services for this area:
(all services start at 7:00pm)
Sunday, April 3rd - St. Joseph's, Port Moody
Monday, April 4th - St. Luke's, Maple Ridge
Monday, April 4th - St. Francis de Sales, Burnaby
Tuesday, April 5th - Holy Spirit, New West.
Wed., April 6th - Our Lady of Mercy, Burnaby
Wed., April 6th - St. Patrick's, Maple Ridge
Thurs., April 7th - All Saints, Coquitlam
Friday, April 8th - St. Cyril and Methodius, New West
Sunday, April 10 - St. Michael's, Burnaby
Tuesday, April 12 - Our Lady of Fatima, Coquitlam
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Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB reinstated the obligation to attend mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation in the summer of 2021.
All restrictions on attendance and the requirement to wear masks at religious services has now been lifted by BC's Public Health Authority.
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OUR REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE IS :
DAILY MASSES Monday through Saturday at 9:00am and
During Lent there will also be Stations of the Cross after Morning Mass on Fridays only.
WEEKEND MASSES Saturday at 5:00pm
and on Sunday at 8:30am, 11:00am and 5:00pm
There is a Spanish mass at 6:30pm on Sunday
We have also added the Morning Office/Breviary at 8:30am from Monday through Saturday. Everyone is welcome to join in.
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LIVESTREAMING SCHEDULE:
Daily Masses Monday through Friday at 9:00am
Weekend Mass at 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00am
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 and clicking on the link provided.
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We have connected a very limited number of sound receivers to our sound system for people with serious difficulty in hearing. These can be used with either our headphones or your own personal headphones. If you are interested, please call the office at 604-941-4800 or email stclareofassisi@shaw.ca These are the same ones that we had in the hall.
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Wedding, Baptisms and Funerals |
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Since the limitations have been lifted on religious gatherings and worship services, attendance restrictions at Weddings, Funerals and Baptisms have also been lifted. Please contact the office to make arrangements. |
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OUR REGULAR CONFESSION SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
- Before morning mass at 8:45am and after morning mass at 9:30am, Monday through Saturday. No registration or appointment is necessary.
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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TAX RECEIPTS for 2021
Tax receipts that were not picked up in the church have now been mailed.
Special Note for Online Donations:
If you made online donations last year then donations made between January 1st and May 31st are included in the receipt from the parish. Online donations made from June 1st to December 31st were printed by the Archdiocese and emailed to most donors. If you missed the email please email development@rcav.org
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Pre-Authorized Payments
We offer a Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) plan which you can sign up for by completing the form at Pre-Authorized Form and returning it with a void cheque to the office. Pre-authorized payments are withdrawn directly from your bank account on the 1st day of the month.
Please do not forget to sign the back as it is invalid without a signature. You may seal the completed form in an envelope marked Pre-Authorized Payment and drop it in the Collection Basket, mail it or bring it in person. The form must be in the office by the 20th of the month in order for it to be effective on the 1st of the month following.
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In order to help facilitate the offertory for
St Clare of Assisi Parish, the Archdiocese created an Online Offertory page for either one time or reoccurring monthly or weekly donations using a debit or credit card. Click on the heading above to go to the secure page. You can also donate to Second Collections including our Building/Mortgage Fund using this link.
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Donations at Church
If you wish to continue to make your donation at mass, please note that we will not be passing around the collection baskets at this time. Please leave your donation to the church in one of the boxes at the back of the church either when you enter or when you leave.
Second Collections - When there is a Second Collection, one of the collection boxes at the back will be specifically labeled for the that collection. Envelopes should be clearly marked and can be put in either box but cash donations in the Second Collection box will be passed on for that purpose.
This weekend the second collection will be for Share Lent. Please be generous.
On April 15th, it will be to support Christians in the Holy Land.
UKRAINIAN SUPPORT - We would like to thank everyone who donated money to support Ukrainians both in Poland and in the Ukraine. This money will be sent to the parishes involved this week. Soon we will have pictures of the people being helped.
In the meantime, we will leave the box beside the Ukrainian flag in the lobby as they will need continued support. If you have any loose change or bills please consider making a donation. Thank you.
Envelopes for 2022 have been issued, please pick yours up in the lobby of the church. If we somehow missed you please call the office at 604-941-4800.
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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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Ethical Concerns Related to Vaccines |
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Catholics are invited to be vaccinated, both in keeping with the dictates of their conscience and in contributing to the common good by promoting the health and safety of others. All COVID-19 vaccines that are medically approved by the relevant health authorities may be licitly received by Catholics. Read more at rcav.org/coronavirus
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT ST. CLARE'S
Do you have 30 minutes to help your Parish every month?
Consider volunteering as a Sacristan.
What do Sacristans do? They arrive about 30 minutes before Mass to set up. Set up involves ensuring the altar is set with the Sacramental book which Father reads from, altar bread is placed in the ciboriums; and the water and wine used at the consecration is available. As well, the chalice is placed on the side table along with any extra ciboriums needed, plus a hand towel and the bowl for the water when Father washes his hands. At the end of mass, Sacristans ensure everything is put away properly. This takes about 5 to 10 minutes after Mass.
Depending on which Mass you attend, some Sacristans do the set up every other week. For other Mass times, it may be just once a month. If you would like to find out more, please contact Goretty at 604 942 1680, or at gtavares@telus.net Training will be provided and you can be paired with an experienced Sacristan until you feel comfortable on your own.
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FRATELLI TUTTI
What is Fratelli Tutti? (Fraternity and Social Friendship) Would you like to know more? Please join us on Tuesday mornings from 10:00-11:30 a.m. beginning April 19 on Zoom for 8 weeks of discussion.
In this encyclical, Pope Francis envisions 'renewed hope' from universal love, open to 'every man and woman'. Pope Francis calls for solidarity, personal and community responsibility in the face of difficult challenges such as the pandemic, which has shown that the world is more connected than ever. Please contact Roxanne for more information roxannecwl@gmail.com
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EASTER REFLECTION BOOKLETS
There are Easter Reflection Booklets on the "Parables of Jesus" available in the lobby for $2 each. (Little White Book).
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
For 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 Milo at gk@stclare.ca or call him at 604-341-0062.
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Bishop Thomas J. Lobsinger, OMI Memorial Bursary Program
The annual BC and Yukon Bursary program known as the Bishop Thomas J. Lobsinger, OMI Memorial Bursary Program is underway. The 2022 program is now receiving applications. We are privileged to offer fourteen bursaries of $1,000.00 each to Catholic students across the Province of BC.
These bursaries are made available on a one-time only basis to young practicing Catholic students who are in post secondary education at a recognized institute of higher learning within the Province of BC. Applications are accepted from January 1, 2022 until June 30, 2022 with the bursaries being awarded in the fall. The Terms of Reference may be found on our web site kofcbc.org
Requests for application should be addressed to:
Knights of Columbus BC & Yukon
2809 Mara Drive, Coquitlam, BC V3C 5T9
Attn: Herb Yang, Bursaries Chairman
We would like to congratulate the many recipients once again over the past years and look forward to the opportunity to assist many more young people in the advancement of their education.
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CHABC’s $500 Bursary for Graduating Students
This year, the Catholic Health Association of BC (CHABC) will award a bursary valued at $500 to a graduating student who is enrolled in a Catholic secondary school, or who is a member of a BC or Yukon parish and enrolled in a public secondary school, or who is home-schooled. To apply for this bursary, students are asked to submit a 500-word essay that demonstrates an awareness and understanding of the significance of Spirituality in Health Care.
Applicants must show an understanding of the impact of spiritual care, not religious care. Spiritual care is more encompassing than religious beliefs and while faith is a large part of many people’s spirituality, it is only a part of spiritual care. We are looking for applicants who are able to demonstrate a deep understanding of all aspects of spiritual care.
Before submitting your essay, please ensure that you read the essay guidelines as many past applicants have missed this nuance and failed to capture the true meaning of spiritual care. Submissions must be received by noon on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. For essay and submission guidelines, please visit www.chabc.bc.ca/bursary
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CWL “Share the vision” meeting
Saturday April 23rd, in the hall, after the morning mass.
All the women in our parish are welcome to attend.
We will discuss new ideas for our CWL members to serve our community
and will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel with a Potluck.
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CWL FUNDRAISER
HANGING BASKETS & SPRING PLANTS
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ORDER FORMS are in the wall rack in the church lobby
Money raised will be donated to local charities
supporting people in need.
ORDER ONLINE
or deposit your order in the collection box,
in an envelope addressed to CWL.
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Everyone is invited to join us daily
7:30 pm, Online
Contact
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Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul
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"I have always suffered from the disadvantage, among my solid and sturdy British countrymen, of not altering my opinions quickly enough." Thus begins this 1936 essay from the great British writer G K Chesterton, and as the weeks pass I find I agree with much that he wrote. Let us pray for the Ukrainian refugees, those who remain to defend their home, and for all those affected by this awful conflict.
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"Now is the Acceptable Time"
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Lent is a wonderful time to celebrate the reconciling love and the healing grace our Lord offers us. Like all religious experience, Lent takes preparation.
Reconciliation is what God does. We prepare for it by opening ourselves up, by reflecting on the areas of darkness in our lives into which God so deeply desires to shine a light. It might begin with a simple question: Where might God be offering me forgiveness and healing?
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The Our Lady of Perpetual Help icon has been venerated by Christians of the East and West for centuries. The Archangels Gabriel and Michael hold the instruments of the Lord's Passion, while the Divine Child looks on and clings to His Mother's hand. But there is much more than this here; to find out, read the article below.
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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 not less than $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. This offering will go to the priest who says the mass, not to the church.
If you are unable to use email, mass intentions can be phoned in at 604-941-4800.
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NEW FOR 2022 AND BEYOND : Due to the high demand for mass intentions we have obtained permission from Archbishop Miller to have multiple mass intentions on one day per week. As of January 2022 we will accept up to 10 mass intentions for Fridays. For all other days we will only book one mass, and we will honour mass intentions already booked.
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OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm.
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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, Hari Vijay, Peggy Maas, Chad Galitzky, Al Trotter, Pat Dizy, Brett Lawrence, Norman Schuster, Brenda Haines, John Bergen, Laud Vidal, Rick Empey 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
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Civilly married and want to get married in the Church?
If you got married civilly and would now like to have your marriage recognized by the Church there will be a great opportunity to do so next June 11, 2022 when Archbishop Miller will be celebrating a wedding Mass for a large number of civilly married couples (participants must be both baptized and married only once).
All you need is a copy of your marriage registration and a recent copy of your baptism certificates. For more information, call: 604-771-2975 or email: filipinoministry@rcav.org Deadline for application is April 22, 2022.
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Milestone Marriage Anniversary Mass
On Sunday, May 8, 2022, the Archdiocese of Vancouver will be honouring couples celebrating milestone anniversaries: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 & 60+ years of marriage. Please join us at St. Clare of Assisi Parish to celebrate with family and friends. The Mass will be at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow in the hall. We will be taking photos of the anniversary groups which will be available online after the Mass. Sunday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m. Learn more and register at family.rcav.org/mam
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ACRSS Bottle Drive Fundraiser
Here is an easy way to raise funds for Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary School. Please save your returnable beverage containers and drop them off in front of ACRSS on Saturday, April 23, between 10am and 2pm.
Or, if you prefer, you can bring your empties directly to a Return-It depot in sealed, clear plastic bags, and enter the school’s phone number (604-942-7465) into the Express kiosk. Your returns will be credited to the ACRSS account.
Thank you for your support!
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Of Interest from the Diocese |
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Holy Week Retreat 2022
Save the date for the Annual Archdiocesan Holy Week Retreat led by our local shepherd, Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB. On the last Friday of Lent, and as we enter Holy Week, let us come together in prayer and reflection to prepare ourselves to journey with our our Lord and walk in His footsteps. Archbishop Miller will offer a reflection on the Stations of Cross, to help us pray and meditate on Christ's sacrifice for us. Friday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Graves Into Gardens: A Women's Gathering
Life has been hard as the world has changed around us. We have all suffered and experienced loss; many are in desperate need of connection, renewal, and restoration. God is all about bringing dead things to life. He desires to heal our weary hearts and exchange our mourning for dancing, our ashes for beauty, and our shame for glory.
Join Heather Khym, Debbie Herbeck, Sarah Kaczmarek and hundreds of Catholic women for a weekend of restoration. Graves Into Garden's is this year's Women's Gathering, hosted by Life Restoration Ministries at Chandos Pattison Auditorium in Surrey, BC. It's an opportunity to come together as one body to re-centre our focus on Jesus. He wants to turn our graves into gardens. He is the only One who can.
Queen of All Saints School Virtual Wine Tasting Event | Sat. April 23 @ 6pm
Set a reminder, gather your friends and family, and start preparing for a fun event. On Saturday, April 23 at 6:00 pm join us for a QAS fundraising event, a Virtual Wine Tasting! Hosted by a professional Sommelier who will guide you through a detailed tasting of wines he has carefully arranged. Charcuterie and dessert boxes procured by a professional Chef. Share with friends and family, everyone is welcome! Registration will be coming soon. Please see the QAS website for more info: www.qasbc.ca
Pastoral Care Webinar with Sr. Catherine Mary Clarke:
What to Say to Someone Who is Dying
Words are powerful. Indeed, we depend on words to express so much as we walk through life, and in a special way, in our last days and moments. When family members or those we care for are dying, we may be at a loss and wonder what to say, and when and how to say it. Sr. Catherine Mary will answer these questions sharing from her countless years of personal experience journeying with people in their last days as a spiritual care director in hospice. Tuesday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events
Pro-Life Mass and Prayer Vigil
Monthly Mass and vigil to pray for respect for all human life from its beginning to its natural end. This month, join us in praying for women who have had abortions. Saturday, May 7 at 9:00 a.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
HRC Young Adults Holy Hour Happy Hour
We welcome you to Holy Rosary Cathedral for a Holy Hour, a peaceful time to connect with Jesus, followed by a social event for young adults in their 20s and 30s. Come spend time with God, experiencing His loving Presence and bringing your prayers and praises to Him before the Blessed Sacrament. The Holy Hour is followed by a social event for young adults in their 20s and 30s, at a nearby restaurant. Friday, April 15 at 8:00 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events
Pontifical Collection for the Holy Land on Good Friday
The Good Friday Collection, on April 15, 2022, is requested by the Holy See to help maintain the Christian sites of the Holy Land and to support the Church in the pastoral, educational, and social works that contribute to a sustained Christian presence in the land where Jesus the Christ once walked. This Pontifical Collection will be taken in the parishes during the Good Friday celebration. Those who are unable to attend the service are still able to contribute online by going to canadahelps.org and searching for "Vommissariat of the Holy Land," or by Interac e-transfers to terresainte@bellnet.ca Receipts will be issues.
CNEWA Canada: Help the People of Ukraine Survive the War
CNEWA have reached the goal for their matching campaign, raising over $1.16 million for Ukraine to date, but the need for donations to Ukraine is still very great. Please go to www.rcav.org where there is a link that takes you to a donations page through CNEWA. The Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) is a papal agency for humanitarian and pastoral support that has been a lifeline for the poor throughout the Middle East, Northeast Africa, India and Eastern Europe for 90 years. CNEWA works in places where poverty, war, and displacement shatter innocent lives. CNEWA is known for its financial transparency and operational efficiency. Please be generous and continue to pray for peace.
Freedom Coaching
Lent is a time for us to turn our lives back to God. This Lent, come dream with us...
We imagine a world where those who are trapped by the chains of pornorgraphy can be set free to see others in the light of what is True, Good, Beautiful, and Unifying. There is no question that pornography is rampant in our world, even in Catholic communities. This is why we at Freedom Coaching are reaching out to you, to share with you a solution to the pandemic. Our one-to-one mentoring program has brought healing and true lasting freedom to hundreds of clients over the last 11 years. Freedom Coaching supports men, women, marriages, and families by providing lasting solutions to one of the biggest issues plaguing the Catholic world today. Learn more at freedom-coaching.net
Recovery Mass
Please join us for a Recovery Mass on Saturday, April 9 with Father Craig Scott. All are welcome! “… in the quiet desperation of families struggling with alcoholism the fundamental reality is clear: the lives and dignity of so many of our family of faith are being undermined or threatened by the abuse of alcohol and other drugs… We must look at the harsh realities of addiction as a people of faith who recognize the power of evil to enslave us, and the love and power of Jesus Christ to bring us freedom from slavery. We must look at these realities as a people of hope for whom the modern darkness of alcohol and drug addiction can be dispelled by transforming us into a people who walk in the light.” (Monsignor Robert Lynch, (former) General Secretary, NCCB). Saturday, April 9 at 11 a.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Drug or Alcohol Addiction Recovery
If you, a loved one, or someone you know, wants to be free from an addiction to drugs or alcohol, consider Sancta Maria House. Located in a beautiful part of Vancouver, we offer a structured and supportive Catholic Christian 12-Step recovery program, in a pleasant, loving, family-like setting. We accept women of all faith backgrounds. For more information, visit agapestreetministry.org or call 604-731-5550.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Seeking Secretary (Volunteer)
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Vancouver Central Council is in search of a volunteer to join our board of directors as the Secretary. The board is looking for an experienced, competent, and enthusiastic individual who will have on-going availability to participate in the monthly Zoom meetings and fulfil secretarial tasks throughout the month. Tasks include meeting minutes, newsletters, and donor recognition letters. If you are interested please contact Rose at rosemorin29@gmail.com
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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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Administrative Assistant, Chancery
The Administrative Assistant provides general administrative support to the Offices of the Archbishop, Vicar General and Chancellor. Reporting directly to the Chancellor, this position works in a fast-paced team environment to ensure the smooth daily operations of the office. This is a term position of approximately 12-18 months with the possibility of leading to a permanent role. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Team Lead - Payments and Banking
The Team Lead – Payments and Banking reports to the Controller and coordinates Beanworks, Nexonia and Banking initiatives for John Paul II Pastoral Centre and associated agencies such as Gardens of Gethsemani, Door is Open, Men’s Hostel and The BC Catholic. The Team Lead, working with the Controller, assesses accounts payable and banking processes and recommends any changes as the environment and systems evolve. The incumbent is the subject matter expert for all payments and banking functions and is the first point of contact for all Pastoral Centre and other agencies outside of the Finance Office. She/he will also provide training and support to clerical staff in the execution of banking, payments and accounts receivable matters. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Assistant Editor / Reporter, The B.C. Catholic
The B.C. Catholic is the weekly newspaper of the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Our mandate is to share stories that will touch readers’ hearts and draw them closer to Christ and his Church. We are looking for a full-time Assistant Editor/Reporter with a strong background in journalism, excellent writing and editing skills, proficiency in photography/video/multimedia, and solid news judgment with the ability to make editorial decisions from a Catholic perspective. The successful applicant must have superior time management, organizational, and planning abilities, and a desire to collaborate with newspaper and communications team colleagues on a cohesive approach to informing Catholics in the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Communications Director
The Director of Communications supports the archbishop’s ministry by directing and supervising all communication initiatives of the archdiocese, including strategic communications planning, internal communications, digital communications, and proactive and reactive media relations and issues management. The Director provides strategic communications direction for archdiocesan offices and parishes. This position will report directly to the Archbishop’s Delegate for Operations. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Human Resources Manager – People and Culture
The Human Resources Manager’s primary focus is the development and growth of our staff and strengthening the missional culture of the Archdiocese of Vancouver. This is a key role in helping the local Church move from a Christendom mode to an Apostolic Mission mode. This position must take on a leadership role in developing and fostering our employees’ experience and implementing processes and services that enhance the organization’s missionary culture. Through the use of best practices and a grounding focus on the apostolic mission, the HR Manager will help to create a mission-driven culture that emphasizes personal empowerment and high performance of teams. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
CISVA General Application for Elementary School Teacher,
Secondary School Teacher, Education Assistant
On an on-going basis, the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA) accepts teacher applications for grade levels K to 12. All Catholics, non-Catholics, new education grads, and experienced teachers from across Canada are strongly encouraged to apply. Our major hiring season is in March for the following school year, but we recommend that you begin the application process in advance as we receive an influx of applications. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Family Services Advisor, Gardens of Gethsemani
The Family Services Advisor (Advisor) provides advice and support to Christian families in making at-need or pre-need burial arrangements. This role provides education, advice and support on burial space arrangements to the family, presenting options and preparing plans. In at-need situations, the Advisor is responsible to coordinate internment scheduling between the funeral director, the family, the pastor, and cemetery grounds staff. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Finance and Accounting Manager, Gardens of Gethsemani
This position supports the financial well-being of the organization. The role fulfills accounting and managerial reporting, oversees banking, trust fund management and loan management as well as supporting quality assurance on family contracts and all compliance requirements with the Consumer Protection Agency, the Canada Revenue Agency, the Archdiocese and acts as the point person for the annual audit. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Director of Evangelization and Catechesis
The CISVA is compromised of 40 elementary schools and 6 secondary schools, all of which are committed to the formation of students within a Catholic worldview. The Director of Evangelization and Catechesis provides leadership and support to CISVA schools as they set out to fulfill these objectives. He/She works collaboratively with the Archbishop, CISVA Superintendent, CISVA Superintendent’s Office personnel, Pastors, Principals and teachers to realize these goals. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Employment Opportunities
The Archdiocese of Vancouver is blessed to be made up of a committed core of individuals who are eager to serve in ministry. If you feel called to be a part of this team, you can view our current openings at rcav.org/jobs
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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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