Hello St Clare,

Dear Parishioners,

Summer is well underway and our Parish Feast Day is fast approaching!

Let us celebrate together as a community of St. Clare on Sunday, August 14 from noon to 3pm -- rain or shine. There will be something fun for people of all ages -- children's games, BBQ, 50/50 draw, etc. New this year is the Heavenly Winery raffle. Join for your chance to win an assortment of wine!

I hope to see you there.

Fr. Maciej 

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 NEW! 

PARISH OFFICE

SUMMER HOURS

July & August

Monday to Friday

9am to 12pm

The parish office is closed on statutory holidays.

PROJECT ADVANCE - 2022

As 2022 unfolds, let us pause to recall that together we are the one Body of Christ. Thanks to your support, Project Advance makes possible the many ministries and programs that bring us together, further our evangelizing mission, and build spaces for worship and learning.

Our Annual Appeal ensures and strengthens the Church’s mission and outreach. As always, once the goal for our parish of $59,400 is met, all additional funds raised will be directed back to paying down our mortgage or other special projects as required. You can learn more and donate at projectadvance.ca

Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB reinstated the obligation to attend mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation in the summer of 2021.

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:

We will continue to live stream our masses on both FACEBOOK (Link) and on YOUTUBE (Link) as follows:

Daily Masses Monday through Friday at 9:00am

Weekend Mass at 5:00pm on Saturday

All of these are posted on YouTube and Facebook and can be watched either live or after the livestreaming has ended. If you haven't already, please subscribe to our Youtube page and don't forget to "Like Us". These simple moves makes us easier to find on the web.

You can participate in all of our online masses by clicking on the links provided above or by going to our website, www.stclare.ca and clicking on the link provided.

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.

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 Children's Room (by the washrooms on the east side of the church) NOT in the confessional.

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. 

There will be a Second Collection on the weekend of August 7 for the Poor Clares.  Please be generous.

UKRAINIAN SUPPORT - We would like to thank everyone who donated money to support Ukrainians both in Poland and in the Ukraine. This money has been forwarded.

We will continue to leave a donation 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. If you would like to pick up your box of envelopes, please send us an email or phone the parish office to make arrangements.

PREP is over for another year! Hard to believe but we had such a lovely year with the students surviving Corvid challenges again!! Registration is ongoing.

New registrations can access the forms on our website stclare.ca/parish-life/faith-formation/prep/ or in the brochure rack in the foyer of the church. Forms can be dropped off at the office and just put through the mail slot.

PREP classes will continue to be on Wednesdays from 6:30- 7:45PM starting on September 14th with an opening Mass. Classes are held for students in Grades 1-7 at school.

Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul

 "Francis and Clare of Assisi" 28m movie (Director Arturo Sbicca 1999)

Sacraments at St. Clare

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 may be phoned in at 604-941-4800.

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.

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, Dan Arseneault, Wendy Wong, Addie Jamieson and all recipients of St. Clare’s Prayer Shawls.

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

As one of the initiatives for the Year of the Family, Pope Francis has established the Church-wide celebration of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. It will be held on July 24, the fourth Sunday of July, close to the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. The theme chosen by the Holy Father for the occasion is "In old age they will still bear fruit" (Psalm 92:15) and intends to emphasize how grandparents and the elderly are a value and a gift both for society and for ecclesial communities.

Bus Service from Vancouver to Gardens of Gethsemani

Gardens of Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery and Columbus Homes are sponsoring a bus ride from Vancouver to Gardens of Gethsemani in Surrey on the last Saturday of each month. The bus will depart from St. Patrick’s Parish on Main Street at 12 p.m. and will be back at St. Patrick’s around 3:30 p.m. The next bus service is on Saturday, July 30. Register online to secure your spot for free.

Estate and Memorial Planning Webinar

This free presentation provides general information for preparing or updating your will and learning about the beauty of the funeral rite, and formulating pre-need arrangements. You'll be pointed to complementary guides, tools and practical resources. The event is sponsored and presented by the Gardens of Gethsemani cemetery, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Thursday, August 11 at 11am via Zoom. Register online. 

Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes

After an absence of two years, St. Joseph's Parish in Mission is happy to again invite you to the historic Fraser River Heritage Park (7494 Mary Street, Mission) to celebrate the Holy Eucharist in honour of Our Lady on Saturday, August 20 at 1pm. Main celebrant will be the Vicar General, Fr. Gary Franken. Confessions are heard on site between 10am and 1pm. After Mass, procession to the Grotto and then Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Time for picnic and fellowship. 

Please bring your own picnic lunch and chairs. For bus information, please contact Teresita Nixon at 604-940-7006 or email to info@aquinasinstitute.ca

To learn more and register for events, visit beholdvancouver.org/events

Director of Young Family Formation

All Saints Parish (Coquitlam) is hiring a full-time Director of Young Family Formation, to oversee its programs for families with young children (0 – 13 years).

Personal commitment to church renewal, good organizational and people skills and a love of young families are requirements for this position. Work hours are flexible and may include some weekends and evenings. The successful candidate will be offered full benefits and a salary based on their level of experience.

Resumes should be sent to pastor@allsaintsbc.ca by August 1. For further information, contact the Parish Office (604-939-1741).

Gift Planning and Parish Support Officer

The Gift Planning and Parish Support Officer (GPPSO) will continue to develop and enhance the gift planning and parish support program for the Archdiocese of Vancouver and implement the plan across all parishes. 

Assistant Coordinator, Ministries and Outreach Office

The Assistant Coordinator is dedicated to the evangelizing mission of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver with a special emphasis on strengthening marriages and families who are the primary recipients and agents of evangelization. 

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. 

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. 

Landscape and Grounds Maintenance, Gardens of Gethsemani

The Roman Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Vancouver (RCCAV) is seeking a Landscape & Grounds Maintenance Labourer to join our team at the Gardens of Gethsemani Cemetery in Surrey. The incumbent performs grounds operations and maintenance functions for garden beds and assists the grounds crew to provide a pleasant outdoor environment that is attractive, orderly, and reverent. This is a casual temporary summer role.

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, additional employment opportunities may be viewed at at rcav.org/jobs

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