St. Clare Updates for
March 5-18, 2022
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The Importance of invoking St. Michael the Archangel
In the tradition of the Catholic Church St. Michael the Archangel had been given a prominent role in the Church’s struggle with evil: both by individual Christians or groups or the Church as a whole. St. Michael is God’s Commander-in-chief of the heavenly host, and has a special role to defend the Church, but especially those for who humbly invoke his aid in their spiritual struggles.
Church history shows his numerous miraculous interventions from stopping the pestilence, healing the sick, averting wars and even securing military victories when those who fought were honestly surrendered to God’s righteousness. There are many articles on the Web about this powerful archangel’s apparitions and interventions even in modern times, just use Google or other search engines to find out for yourself.
In 1994 in a speech in St. Peter's square, Pope St. John Paul II said, "May prayer strengthen us for the spiritual battle we are told about in the Letter to the Ephesians: "Draw strength from the Lord and from His mighty power" (Ephesians 6:10). The Book of Revelation refers to this same battle, recalling before our eyes the image of St. Michael the Archangel (Revelation 12:7). Pope Leo XIII certainly had a very vivid recollection of this scene when, at the end of the last century, he introduced a special prayer to St. Michael throughout the Church. Although this prayer is no longer recited at the end of Mass, I ask everyone not to forget it and to recite it to obtain help in the battle against forces of darkness and against the spirit of this world."
I would argue that the need to draw strength from heaven and Divine assistance through angelic warriors is even more necessary in the present moment. Therefore, let us turn to angels, esp. St. Michael to be able to fight the good fight to the end and for God’s glory. In the Psalm 34:7 we read:
“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him (The Lord), and he delivers them.” Would you like to have this special protection for yourself, your family, your loved ones, and the Church? Then invoke St. Michael often, together with your guardian angels and heavenly hosts.
Fr. Yarek
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Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael Archangel,
defend us in battle,
be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil;
may God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly host,
by the power of God, cast into hell
Satan and all the evil spirits
who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
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There is still a few 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
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
We have also posted a Stations of the Cross taped on March 4th for your use throughout Lent.
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 are now available for pick up in the lobby of the church.
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 Tim at donations@rcav.org or call him at 604-683-0281 Ext 50323. |
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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 St. Joseph's Society for retired and infirm priests in the diocese. Please be generous.
On March 20th, it will be for Flowers to help pay for the floral decorations used in our church each week.
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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AID NEEDED FOR UKRAINE
Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada
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Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada is deeply concerned about the situation in Ukraine. “We strongly condemn all acts of military aggression that can only bring pain, fear and destruction,” said executive director Carl Hétu.
In a video message posted on the morning Russian troops attacked, Tetiana Stawnychy, president of Caritas Ukraine, said “It’s hard to believe in the 21st century that we were waking up to the sounds of explosions and of air raid sirens…. We ask for your solidarity, prayers and support.”
Development and Peace is joining the Caritas Internationalis family, the CIDSE network and organizations like the Catholic Near East Welfare Association in responding to Caritas Ukraine’s call. We have made an immediate allocation of $75,000 to help with the provision of food, shelter, medical care and transport to safe locations.
President Brenda Arakaza said, “We also stand in solidarity with Canada’s Ukrainian Catholic bishops and all Canadian Ukrainians and invite people to join them in praying for peace.”
As the conflict goes on, much more funding will be required to meet Ukrainians’ needs. Development and Peace therefore calls on Canadians to give generously.
Donations can be made on our website (link) , by calling 1 888 664-3387 or by mailing a cheque made out to Development and Peace and marked Emergency Ukraine to:
1425 René-Lévesque Blvd West, 3rd Floor
Montréal, Québec Canada, H3G 1T7
We thank Canadians for their solidarity and remind all aggressors of Pope Francis’s message:
Every war leaves our world worse than it was before. War is a failure of politics and of humanity, a shameful capitulation, a stinging defeat before the forces of evil. Pope Francis, Fratelli Tutti, 261
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New Refugee Family Coming Soon |
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We are looking for a suite or house to rent for the refugee family that we are sponsoring, with minimum of 4 or 5 bedrooms, kitchen and laundry, in the Tri-Cities area, and that is available for a minimum of 1 year starting immediately.
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Can you help your parish? |
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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 everyone who attended our first Synod Conversation Circle session. We learned a great deal about the process and have collected valuable input. As promised we are holding another session on Thursday, March 17th, at 7:00 pm, in the Parish Centre. This time we will have pizza during the break!
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 issues with fellow parishioners in person.
For more information on the Synod in our Archdiocese see the Archdiocese Synod page containing participation information, resources and workshop recordings. There are also forms on the site to submit individual and group contributions online if you cannot attend.
Please RSVP to Louanne Richards at prepkids@shaw.ca by March 12th to attend this session. If you have any questions or feedback from the last session, feel free to contact Louanne or Mike Blackstock at mikeblackstock@gmail.com
Your thoughts are very important. This is an opportunity to share what is in your heart and on your mind. All attendees will be treated with respect; feedback and contributions will be anonymous. Everyone is included.
Please join us for this very important conversation. Encourage fallen away Catholics you may know, our youth, high school and older, to come and let their voices be heard. We need to hear from a diverse group of people…..ALL of YOU! Thank you!
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights welcomed 4 new brother Knights during our first ever exemplification ceremony held on Tuesday Feb 22nd.
Our next general meeting is March 22nd at 7pm and the meeting will be in-person in the basement of the parish hall and on zoom.
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 March 5 at 10:00 am online
All the women in our parish are welcome to attend. We will discuss new ideas for our CWL members to serve our community.
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CWL FUNDRAISER
HANGING BASKETS & SPRING PLANTS
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Our spring fundraiser is on now. Support the efforts of our CWL members to raise money to serve our community and people in need, by buying your hanging baskets and you spring plants with them, starting today.
or deposit your order in the collection box,
in an envelope addressed to CWL.
Orders are available in the church lobby.
Deadline to order: April 12
Pick up days: April 30th & May 1st after mass.
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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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Saints for Married Couples |
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"We pay a lot of attention to the big points in our married life such as our wedding day and anniversaries — but what about the time that lies in between? The boring, the mundane, the everyday is so often pushed to the side or forgotten, not celebrated or documented. Those ordinary moments, though, are what makes life life. Most of marriage happens in between anniversaries." (Behold Vancouver)
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Stephen Hoyland, spiritual director and a member of the Jesuit Institute team, writes: "I’ve not known a time like this in which there is quite as much anxiety around. It’s in the air we breathe. I feel it myself. The climate crisis feels grim and the pandemic has made it much more concrete, as well as bringing its own desolating challenges."
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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
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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It is with sadness that we advise you of the death of Brian Wills, a long time parishioner at St. Clare's and the dear husband of Beverly. His funeral mass will be at St. Clare's on Tuesday, March 8th at 11am. |
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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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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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Of Interest from the Diocese |
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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
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
Novena to St. Joseph
During the Lenten season, we celebrate the great Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Last year, Pope Francis invited the Church to celebrate this powerful saint and we thank God for the many ways in which we have grown in love and devotion to him. As we continue to celebrate the Year of the Family, and during this Lenten season, let us join in prayer and commit ourselves to grow closer to Christ and His Church, following in the footsteps of St. Joseph.
Our novena will focus on the titles of St. Joseph as indicated in the Litany of St. Joseph and will conclude with the prayer of the Litany on March 19. Every day of the novena, you will receive an email with a daily challenge, as well as a short video reflection from a man who faithfully strives to imitate St. Joseph in his own life journey. Begins Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
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
Lenten Journey 2022
Encouragement for the journey delivered right to you! Sign up to receive weekly emails with content to help you live a fruitful Lent. Each week we will have practical suggestions to live out your faith and grow closer to God. Let's journey together as an Archdiocese! Visit rcav.org/lent to sign up for weekly emails and find resources to support you this Lent.
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.
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
Into the Deep: Mary's Fiat, Our Fiat
Featuring a panel discussion with Father Paul Goo (Director of Vocations and Seminarians for the Archdiocese of Vancouver), Sister Mary Sabina Demuth, OP (Archbishop's Delegate for Consecrated Life), and Richie Aldaba (Coordinator with the Ministries & Outreach Office). Friday, March 25 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 the victims of euthanasia. Saturday, April 2 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, March 18 at 8:00 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
CMS Homeless Outreach Training for Young Adults
We love meeting new people, making new friends, sharing our love for God, praying for His presence and guidance, and going out to bring His hope and love to the homeless, the addicted, and the prostituted. Spend a day with us to experience how we reach out to our less privileged brothers and sisters on the streets of Vancouver. Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3. Learn more and register 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.
Seasons of Hope Weekly Perinatal Loss Zoom Group
Are you a bereaved parent who has experienced infant loss during pregnancy? Do you want to connect with other infant loss families in a faith-based support group? Seasons of Hope is a free 6-week faith-based support group that will take place over Zoom, allowing participants to connect from the safety and comfort of their homes. The sessions are meant to offer bereaved parents a sense of community and connection as they process and find healing post-loss. There will offer opportunities for sharing, prayer, Bible reflections and fellowship. All are welcome; no matter how many years have passed or how early in pregnancy your loss was, every life matters. Begins Friday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
St. Monica's Mission Holy Hour
Many parents are grieving the loss of their adult child’s faith in the Catholic Church. This Year of the Family is an ideal time of grace for parents to pray, fast, and sacrifice for their adult children’s conversion. Through St. Monica's Mission, A Prayerful Journey of Perseverance and Hope, parents are invited to join our monthly Holy Hours on the Third Friday of the month at various parishes across the Archdiocese. Friday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
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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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.
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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