St. Clare Updates for
Feb. 19 - March 4, 2022
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Importance of the Liturgy of Hours in your devotional life
The Prayer Treasury of the Church contains among various devotions the ancient Book of Psalms and the Liturgy of Hours which is composed of the Book of Psalms and various Old and New Testament canticles as well as scripture readings, intercessions and so on.
Since I was ordained a deacon and then priest, I’ve been praying it with a greater sense of union with the Universal Church and found nourishment for my soul, strength for my pastoral work, and an inspiration for preaching.
I believe Catholics should pray more with the Scripture and make psalms or the Liturgy of Hours as their own primary devotion. The Psalms and Canticle is a poetic way to express human sentiments of praise, contrition, joy, sense of victory, a plea for mercy, help and so on. They are also inspired by the Spirit of God so when you pray them, you use the words which the Holy Spirit inspired Himself.
Some may also memorize favourite verses to use them upon an occasion when they need to strengthen themselves in the time of sorrow, or express thanksgiving or simply as to raise one’s heart up to God.
Here are few of my favourite verses:
You, God, are my God,
earnestly I seek you;
I thirst for you,
my whole being longs for you,
in a dry and parched land
where there is no water. Psalm 63:1
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For God alone my soul waits in silence;
from him comes my salvation.
He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall never be shaken. Psalm 62:1-2
In the General Instruction of the Liturgy of Hours we read very encouraging words, “When the Church offers praise to God in the liturgy of the hours, it unites itself with that hymn of praise sung throughout all ages in the halls of heaven" (GILH #16). Let us then lift up our hearts and voices to the Lord together.
Fr. Yarek
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On a Personal Note of Sadness
With sadness I need to inform you of the passing of my mother Wieslawa Dziuba. She died peaceful on the 16th of February, 2022 in Poland. I will hold a special memorial Mass at St. Clare of Assisi, Coquitlam on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 7pm.
The Funeral Mass was offered in Poland on Friday, February 18, in my home parish of St. Nicolas, Chrzanow. I am planning to hold a separate funeral Mass and burial of cremated remains with a greater solemnity in the near future when I am able to organize it while visiting Poland. My mother suffered a lot and I consider her passing as God’s act of mercy for her.
Thank you for your sympathy and prayers.
Fr. Yarek
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ASH WEDNESDAY
On Ash Wednesday, we will have 2 masses with the distribution of ashes at 9:00am and at 7:00pm.
A REMINDER
With Ash Wednesday we begin the sacred season of Lent. There are the three disciplines of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday we have obligation to fast and abstain from meat. Fridays of Lent only abstain from meat (see below).
Catholics from the age of 18 through to the beginning of their 60th year (their 59th birthday) are required to fast unless they have a serious reason for not doing so. According to Pope Paul VI's apostolic constitution Paenitemini, "The law of fasting allows only one full meal a day, but does not prohibit taking some food in the morning and evening, observing--as far as quantity and quality are concerned--approved local custom." (Paenitemini, ch. III., III., 2).
Catholics who have reached age 14 are required to abstain from flesh meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent. If a solemnity happens to fall on a Friday, abstinence is not required on that day. Notice there is no upper age limit on the requirement to abstain.
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There is a limited supply of Lenten Reflection Booklets on the "Parables of Jesus", available in the lobby for $2 each. (Little Black Book). There are also some purple booklets for children (Grades 1-6), also for $2 each. |
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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.
Also as per the Archbishop’s request and now the new Public Health Order, you must wear a mask when attending mass. Also, we are NOT checking for vaccinations as the capacity limit for our church is 450 (50% of full capacity) and we do not exceed that at our regular weekend or weekday masses.
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OUR REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE IS :
DAILY MASSES Monday through Saturday at 9:00am and
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. However, the new provincial public health order issued December 21st means that we cannot use the hall for receptions at this time.
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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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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 the SALVATORIAN FATHERS and donations will be used to support the work of the Order to which Fr. Maciej and Fr. Yarek belong. Please be generous.
On March 6th, it will be for the St. Joseph's Society to support retired priests in the diocese.
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. Since there is currently no choice of vaccine being offered, Catholics in good conscience may receive the vaccine that is available and offered to them. Read more at rcav.org/coronavirus
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TAX RECEIPTS are available for pickup in the lobby of the church. Please remember to pick yours up.
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Can you help your parish? |
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We are looking for a large flat screen TV for a classroom in the Parish Centre. If you have one to donate please call the office at 604-941-4800 or email stclareofassisi@shaw.ca
Are you looking to join a choir? One of our choirs is looking for new volunteers. Please contact Lynn at lynnevangelista@gmail.com
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Thank you to all of the volunteer organizers, group facilitators, recorders and participants who attended our first in-person Synod Conversation Circle on Thursday Feb. 17th.
We plan to hold another session in mid-March. If you were unable to attend the first session, or were unable to answer all of the questions in your group, this will provide you with another opportunity to help discern how the Holy Spirit is leading us as a parish and Church and discuss with fellow parishioners in person. Note that if you are unable to attend either of these sessions, you are also welcome to submit your answers to the question online directly as an individual or group at https://rcav.org/synod/participate
The website also has a lot of information and background on the Synod process and resources.
Please watch this e-bulletin for dates and more information on how to register for the second session. If you attended the first session and have any feedback or have questions, feel free to contact Mike Blackstock at mikeblackstock@gmail.com
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights will be holding an in person exemplification for new Knights on Tuesday, February 22nd in the Parish Centre at 7pm. Anyone wanting to join should come out and all Knights are welcome.
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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Current members or women who would like to join may submit their 2022 annual fee of $35.00 by placing $35.00 (cash or cheque) into an envelope labelled CWL, along with their name, address and phone number and deposit it into the collections box at church or
pay by e-transfer at
New members, please write NEW on your envelope and you will be contacted by a CWL member. If you pay by e-transfer contact mtankacwl@gmail.com with your information and indicate you are a new member.
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SHARE THE VISION MEETING
ALL MEMBERS
MARCH 5TH
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February 19th
10:00 am
Parish Centre
This is a very important meeting.
We will be voting on several items.
All members are encouraged to attend.
Only paid-up members can vote.
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Everyone is invited to join us daily
7:30 pm, Online
Contact
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40 DAYS FOR LIFE LENTEN CAMPAIGN
March 2 to April 10, 2022
40 Days for Life is an international focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access God’s power through prayer, fasting, & peaceful vigil to end abortion.
Ways to Participate
. On-site prayer vigil (outside BC Women’s Hospital - On Willow St. at W 32nd Ave.
7 am to 7 pm daily
· Personal prayer at home
· Adoration in parish church or chapel
(Various parish priests will join us throughout the 40 Days!)
Register once for access to all evening ZOOM Rosary sessions
“During 40 Days for Life, from March 2 to April 10th, I pledge to pray for an end to abortion, and I call upon local, state and national leaders to protect all human life."
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Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul
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This is a Live-Streamed Retreat from the St Therese Institute with Bishop Scott McCaig (Companions of the Cross, Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of Canada) as we prepare to enter into the season of Lent. St Therese Institute of Faith and Mission is a 9-month Catholic post-secondary school of faith formation. The program at St Therese includes daily prayer and sacraments, community living, and an academic classroom component. All of these are lived out in the spirituality of St Thérèse of Lisieux’s “Little Way of Holiness.”
Bishop McCaig, is from Kamloops, British Columbia. He entered into full communion with the Catholic Church in 1987, and after serving with NET Catholic Youth Ministries USA he joined the Companions of the Cross in 1989 in Ottawa. He has degrees in History, in Sacred Theology, and a Masters of Divinity degree from the University of Toronto. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1995 by Archbishop Marcel Gervais. He has served as an Associate Pastor, Parish Administrator, Hospital Chaplain, and Director of Formation for the Companions of the Cross from 2000 to 2006. He served two terms as General Superior of the Society from 2006 to 2016.
Bishop McCaig has participated in missionary outreach to over 15 countries in Africa, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia. He also serves on the Board of Catholic Christian Outreach and is involved in the spiritual formation of the members of the movement. He regularly assists with training of missionaries with NET Ministries of Canada and is a co-Chaplain to the Spiritual Motherhood of Priests Apostolate in Ottawa.
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COUPLES FOR CHRIST
HANDMAIDS OF THE LORD
The CFC-Handmaids of the Lord aim to provide a Christian support environment for single mature women, widows, separated or divorced, single parents, wives. As a family ministry of Couples for Christ, the Handmaids of the Lord work to support those women seeking to have a close personal relationship with Jesus. Join the Christian Life Program (CLP) a Free integrated course. The talks, reflection and discussion that follow help you renew your understanding of God's call to you.
CLP starts March 12 to May 8, 2022. Every Saturday at 7PM. Meeting online via Zoom. Please join us!
For more info please contact:
Vangie- (604) 722-9605
Myrna- (778)- 772-7268
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MEN'S SILENT SPIRITUAL RETREAT |
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WHAT: Men’s Silent Spiritual Retreat (The Lord is my strength)
WHEN: From Friday April 22 @ 4pm to Sunday April 24 @ 2pm.
WHERE: Carmel Hill "Little Flower Monastery", 10789 North Deroche Road, Deroche, BC
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Take the opportunity of joining Father Kenneth Leblanc, Legionary of Christ, as our guide on this retreat. Click on the link to learn more about Father Kenneth.
Father Kenneth will deliver several conferences each day to guide our meditations based on the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius. We will also have daily Mass, Confessions, Rosary, Adoration, and personal prayer. This monastery is amazing, click here for pictures and more details.
Details:
or by phone: 778-723-1607.
· All registrations must be accompanied by payment. E transfer is preferred, please send it to: jose.sorondo@gmail.com
·The question to ask for the e-transfer: What is happening? Answer: retreat.
· Please email the following details to register: full name, email and mobile number.
Options:
· Shared room: $300
· Private room: $450
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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
Please NOTE that for the week of February 21 to 25 the office hours will be
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 10am to 3pm
Wednesday - 1pm to 3pm
Thursday and Friday 10am to 2pm
Regular hours below will resume on Monday, February 28th
Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm.
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ARCHBISHOP CARNEY Meridian Meats Fundraiser
Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary School amazing Meridian and Ralph's Farm Market Fundraiser is back! Please access the order form and information links on our school website. https://www.acrss.org/
The deadline is Friday, February 26th. Archbishop Carney gets 30% of the proceeds of all gift cards sold. Gift cards can be used at any Meridian or Ralph's Farm Market locations in the lower mainland. If you don't shop there, now is the perfect time to give it a try or purchase it as a gift. They have a wide selection of fresh quality meat and produce as well as many other items in store. Contact Andrea at andreagracepowell@gmail.com for more information or help with ordering and drop off.
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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, Brian Wills, Laud Vidal 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
They have had contact with some of you with "Go-to-Meeting" but they hope to be able to welcome you again for afternoons of prayer at their monastery. Please let them know if you would like to join them. Thank you.
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Of Interest from the Diocese |
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Into the Deep: Man does not live on Bread Alone
As disciples we are following Jesus through the 40 days of Lent and these words of the Master stand out: Man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. This launches us into the deep to discover the riches that await us if we enter Lent following Jesus, viewing Jesus, listening to Jesus and imitating Jesus (according to our state in life). Friday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events
The Letters of St. Paul: Paul the Problem Solver
St. Paul articulated some of his most profound insights in response to concrete challenges faced by early Christian communities. Join us as we explore how Paul tried to solve problems related to such topics as marriage, ministry and fraught relationships with governing powers. His insights still provide vital guidance for us today. Saturday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Prepare Your Heart for Lent
This special one-hour episode of The Augustine Institute Show with Dr. Tim Gray will feature guest Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, who will receive the annual alumni award from the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Sister Miriam graduated in 2015 and is a sought-after Catholic speaker and evangelist. The show will also include a lively discussion on preparing for Lent from esteemed Augustine Institute professors. Tuesday, March 1 at 4:00 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Moral Distress, Burnout, Compassion & Resilience
Front-line workers are feeling the brunt of concurrent crises at local and global scales with an intensity higher than any in recent history and within system pressures and resource limits. Our presenters are uniquely positioned to discuss this complex situation, and its impact on current and future care-providers, patients and families, from a clinical and ethical perspective and an academic and non-secular lens. Friday, March 4 at 12:00 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Stay Out 2022
When was the last time you stood for the homeless? Catholic Street Missionaries in cooperation with St. Mary's Street Ministry bring you STAY OUT 2022. Join us as we stay a day out for those forced to do so and raise funds for them. We will go outside (i.e. leave home) at 8am and walk along the streets until 4pm to experience a typical day of our homeless brothers and sisters. This event takes place rain or shine. Now this is truly time well spent. Would you like to join us? Would you like to sponsor us? Saturday, March 12 at 8:00 a.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 recentre our focus on Jesus. He wants to turn our graves into gardens. He is the only One who can.
Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 19.
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 the victims of abortion. Saturday, March 5 at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. 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, March 18 at 8:00 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Youth Ministry Summer Training 2022
Our Summer Training program is for youth in grades 10-12 and young adults who have a heart for service and ministry with and for newly confirmed youth and youth in grades 8 and 9. This summer, we will be offering 2 event weeks:
- Grade 8/9 Retreat: a 4-day, overnight retreat for youth born in 2007 and 2008. The retreat takes place at Camp Jubilee from July 4 to July 7.
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- Searching in the Spirit: a 5-day, overnight retreat for newly confirmed grade 7 youth, born in 2009. This retreat takes place at Camp Jubilee from August 29 to September 2.
We are looking for team members to plan, organize and implement the above retreats and will be given training in program planning, leadership skills and most importantly, how to be missionary disciples of Jesus Christ.
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.
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Gardens of Gethsemani Events
Reverently Laying to Rest Service
The Gardens of Gethsemani is offering families of the Archdiocese a no-cost service to inter cremated remains in a communal crypt. The service is meant for families with cremated remains that have been at home for more than three years, or for families with financial difficulties. This pastoral service with internment prayers by Deacon Ken Fung is meant to help bring healing and closure for families. It provides a final resting place in a Catholic cemetery – a witness to the Catholic faith and an environment where souls are prayed over by the community. Donations to the Works of Mercy fund would be welcomed and appreciated. Arrangements are required no later than February 23rd, 2022. Space is limited and conditions apply. Saturday, March 5 at 11:00 a.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Advance Planning for Catholics
Plan for the future now so your children don’t have to worry later. This free presentation offers a Catholic perspective on advance care planning, estates, wills, legacy, meaningful funerals and memorialization. Our expert presenters will share wisdom and practical advice you need to plan ahead with peace of mind. There will be time at the end for question and answers. Wednesday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. Learn more and register at planning.rcav.org
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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, Human Resources Office
The Administrative Assistant (Assistant) provides the Human Resources Director (Director) with a wide range of administrative support to assist in all areas of the Human Resources Office (Office) transactional activities and workflows. This includes recruitment, selection, training and development, benefit administration, event support and other activities that contribute to building an organizational culture that enhances the employee experience; to respond efficiently and professionally to enquires ensuring that service quality is paramount. 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
Need for Healthcare Professionals at St. Michael's Centre
Many sectors in our society are suffering from staffing shortages. This is particularly true in healthcare/seniors’ care. At St. Michael’s Centre this has reached a crisis where they are in need of RNs, LPNs and RCAs so they can continue to provide excellent care.
Superintendent of Schools (Kamloops)
The CISKD Board of Directors takes pride in the quality of Catholic Education in the Kamloops Diocese. The Board of Directors is searching for a dynamic individual for the position of Superintendent of Schools, with duties to commence on August 1, 2022. Our six schools, located in Quesnel, Williams Lake, Kamloops and Vernon, provide education for approximately 1,500 students. ASCEND Online, our Distributed Learning School, serves students and families across British Columbia. We are seeking a practicing Catholic who will lead with visionary impact, guide our schools with a strong Catholic identity, and provide a superior academic environment. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Director of Administration and Finance (Diocese of Saskatoon)
We are looking for a highly motivated, organized and detail-oriented individual who has their CPA designation and is interested in working in a faith-based Roman Catholic organization. The Director of Administration and Finance has a key leadership role, reporting directly to the Bishop and responsible for providing overall management and administrative oversight of seven key functional service areas. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Diocesan Coordinator of Youth Ministry (Archdiocese of Ottawa)
Reporting to the Director, Office of Mission & Ministry, the Coordinator of Youth Ministry is responsible for supporting the spiritual and professional formation of those who serve young people in the Archdiocese. In the course of his/her work, the coordinator also assesses the needs and opportunities that may exist and works with the Director to develop strategies around these realities. The coordinator is also responsible for coordinating and implementing a number of diocesan-wide or special projects. Central priorities for this term include preparations for World Youth Day, Portugal, in August 2023, and the youth aspects of the synodal process. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Director of Communications and Mission Promotion (Archdiocese of Ottawa)
Working closely with the office of the Archbishop, the Director of Communications and Mission Promotion is responsible for serving as the chief communications officer for the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall. This includes formulating and executing an overall communication’s strategy that enables the Diocese to fulfill its mission internally and externally. The Director is responsible for all communications including web communications, email, social and print media, as well as facilitating communication with parishes and ministries. 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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