St. Clare Updates for
Jan. 22- Feb 4, 2022
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The challenging year of 2021 is now behind us. As we summarize all the initiatives and achievements of the last year, I want to focus on our Project Advance Campaign.
Last year, we had quiet start for the first 6 months followed with more parish driven appeal to help us to raise the funds for three major projects:
1. For Diocesan goal. The sum of $49,500 was raised to support different outreach programs and charities in the Archdiocese of Vancouver
2. For improvement of the church sound system (work in progress) we still await some quotes from a sound system company).
3. To reduce our mortgage debt (church and land debt).
I am very pleased to see that 37% of registered parishioners (out of 1077 families) participated in this campaign. To compare with other parishes, we managed 9th position out of 77 parishes.
In terms of funds we raised $267,403.06 and after all the expenses and paying the diocesan goal, we have left $211,200.70. As in the past the majority of it will be used to reduce our bank debt.
Thank you for being the good stewards of this church property! It is because of you that we can maintain, renovate and slowly add more into this beautiful place dedicated to God and our patron St. Clare of Assisi.
Thank you for your generosity and may our Lord Jesus bless you and reward you for your goodness and steadfast faith!
Fr. Maciej
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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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Daily Masses Monday through Friday at 9:00am
Weekend Mass at 5:00pm on Saturday and coming soon 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.
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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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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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights next general meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 25th at 7pm via
Zoom.
St. Clare's Knights of Columbus Council 14225 invites you, your families and friends to our next monthly Holy Hour on Thursday January 27th at 7pm. It will be held both online and on Zoom this time. Holy Hour will include a series of prayers including the Rosary, Litany of St. Joseph and prayer for the Canonization of our founder, the Blessed Michael McGivney with plenty of time for silent prayer in the presence of our Lord in the Eucharist. Please RSVP to Mike Blackstock mikeblackstock@gmail.com if you would like to join us and get the link.
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
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Last chance for the 2021 Knights of Columbus Charity Appeal. Click the link in the document below to buy your tickets.
Did you know that the Grand Prize Winner was from St Clare's Parish last year? You can't win if you don't buy a ticket.
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Everyone is invited to join us daily
7:30 pm, Online
Contact
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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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Year C: Primary Sunday Gospel |
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A new liturgical year, starts with the first Sunday of Advent, and marks the transition from one lectionary cycle (A, B, or C) to the next. These cycles are a result of the Second Vatican Council, which ordered a change in the Sunday readings at Mass so that Catholics would become more familiar with the text of the Bible. As a result we now have a three-year cycle of readings built around readings from the three synoptic Gospels—Matthew, Mark, & Luke. The Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to St Luke is the primary gospel for 2021-2022 (year C).
St Luke was a native of Antioch, the capital of Syria. He was by profession a physician; and some ancient writers say that he was very skillful in painting. He was converted by St Paul and became his disciple and companion in his travels, and fellow-labourer in the ministry of the Gospel. He wrote in Greek, about twenty-four years after our Lord's Ascension.
The Gospel of Luke is the first volume of Luke-Acts, which was composed by "Luke the beloved physician," a travelling companion of St Paul. The Gentile St Luke wrote his work for Theophilus, a Gentile Christian who may have been his benefactor. As a careful historian, Luke sets the scene of Jesus' birth in its political context by mentioning various rulers and places at the time. Each of the characters in Luke plays a particular role that helps illuminate the life of Jesus and his message. John the Baptist represents the last of the Old Covenant prophets. Mary exemplifies the obedient servant of the Lord. The Pharisees are a consistent foil to Jesus' message. The scribes (Scripture copyists), lawyers (experts in the law of God), elders (members of the Sanhedrin), chief priests (men in charge of the Temple and Sanhedrin), Sadducees (anti-resurrection sect of Jews) and rulers of the people (same as elders) function as Jesus' opponents who misunderstand his message. The Holy Spirit enables people to prophesy, comes down upon Jesus at his baptism and he constitutes the gift of the Father. Jesus himself is the ultimate character who fulfills God's promises from the Old Testament, when he comes as Messiah & Suffering Servant to cleanse Israel and the whole world of sin by his death and resurrection.
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St Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Doctor (1225–1274) |
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"The silhouette of St Thomas Aquinas stands like a giant on the highest summit of human thought, casting such a wide and deep shadow over the surrounding landscape that all subsequent thinkers labor in the shade on the slopes below him. It is fair to say that Thomism, the thinking method and intellectual conclusions of St. Thomas, has been the Catholic Church’s standard theology since he lived in the thirteenth century."
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Financials for November 2021 |
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Financials for December 2021 |
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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, Wieslawa Dziuba, 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: What's New About Evangelization?
In this presentation, Eric Chow will present on the new evangelization: where this term comes from and what it means for us today. He'll share about Proclaim - a movement of the Archdiocese of Vancouver awakening disciples to proclaim Jesus in their homes and communities; and stories of how disciples are seeing God move through their evangelization efforts. Friday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events
PRH Accompaniment Group (GRAC)
Exploring the Depths of my Being is a 6-month PRH accompaniment group. “In our very depths, at the heart of our Being, we can discover positive aspects which make us valuable Beings" (Andre Rochais). Begins Sunday, January 30 at 1:00 p.m. Learn more and register 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, February 18 at 8:00 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Bible in a Year Podcast
Do you want to hear God speak in your life? Do you want to understand Scripture better? Do you have questions about the Bible? Would you like to have read the WHOLE Bible? If so, this podcast is for you. Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast, hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz and featuring Jeff Cavins, guides Catholics through the Bible in 365 daily episodes. Each 20-25 minute episode includes two to three scripture readings, a reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz, and guided prayer. Tune in and live your daily life through the lens of God’s word.
NOTE: This is also available on Youtube.
Sign up at rcav.org to receive a monthly email with reflections and resources to encourage you on your journey. The podcast is self-paced, so it's never too late to start!
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
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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Spanish and Christian Education Teacher,
St. Patrick Regional Secondary School
St. Patrick Regional Secondary School is hiring a short-term (January 27 - April 9, 2022) Spanish and Christian Education Teacher. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
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
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
Operations Manager, Gardens of Gethsemani
This role is part of the leadership team at Catholic Cemeteries, and it is integral in achieving excellence in cemetery operations at all levels, resolving and removing barriers for family services and grounds staff to provide exceptional care for our families. A key responsibility is optimizing the Nexus ERP system to manage all inventory, contracts and records. This role requires high collaboration with family services, outreach, finance, and the director on land development and management issues. The role ensures the efficient and pastoral care of families by optimizing processes and productivity. The position oversees grounds and garden personnel as well as office support systems. 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.
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. The Director also creates marketing campaigns and materials for projects and initiatives of the Archdiocese and its ministries, including any fund development campaigns. The Director is the primary contact for media inquiries and serves as the spokesperson for the Archdiocese when appropriate. 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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