St. Clare Updates for
March 20-April 2, 2021
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It’s hard to believe that we are just two weeks away from the most significant Christian celebrations of the year!
On the fifth Sunday of Lent we traditionally veil the crosses and statues that remain covered until Good Friday. This emphasizes the drama that will unfold in the days to come, as we read the Passion of Christ.
In preparation for Easter please take advantage of the confessions that are available Monday to Saturday at 9:30 am. This is a great way to prepare the way for the Lord. Don’t wait until the last week as it could be very difficult to administer the sacrament to all who are interested.
It is our deep hope that we will be opened for the Holy Triduum, and Easter. We also plan to organize the traditional blessing of food baskets on Holy Saturday. This will be either as a drive through or a short inside service (depends on the restrictions, stay tuned). Please stay connected with us and check the parish website and emails for more info. Remember to refresh our St. Clare website often too.
In the next two weeks we need to be flexible to see what celebrations can or can’t be done because of Covid-19 . Regardless of the restrictions, we will try our very best to celebrate Easter with all of you.
Meanwhile, we want to thank you for your continued support, kind words, emails, donations and presence online for our Masses!
Fr. Maciej
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In February Bonnie Henry announced that the suspension of all church services is extended with the exception of weddings, funerals and baptisms which are limited to 10 persons in attendance.
That means that for now all of our masses are closed to the public. However, we have made arrangements 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
We have also taped a Stations of the Cross devotion which will be available throughout Lent.
All of these are posted on Youtube and Facebook and can be watched either live or after the livestreaming has ended.
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
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HOLY COMMUNION OUTSIDE OF MASS
We are offering Holy Communion on Sundays from 11am-11:45am until the churches are reopened. To attend, you must pre-register on our web page St Clare Communion Registration.
You need to register only one person from your family (from your “bubble”). For example, if there is a family of four coming to receive Communion please register online only one person (NOT four). Registration opens 7 days before the event.
This is not a regular service so we do not need to get the names of all attending. This way more people can receive the Bread of Life.
Upon receiving Communion please leave the parking lot immediately. As per the BC ORDER, we cannot have more than 50 cars for a so called “drive through”).
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OUR CONFESSION SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
- After morning mass, Monday through Friday at 9:30am until the last person and on Saturday mornings from 9:30am to 10:15am. 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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In order to help you facilitate the offertory for St Clare parish, The Archdiocese has created an Online Offertory page to facilitate one time or pre-authorized monthly or weekly giving through direct debit or credit card donations. Click on the heading above to go to the secure page. |
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With the entire human family suffering from COVID-19, the Share Lent campaign invites us to share love and express solidarity with our sisters and brothers in the Global South, whose vulnerabilities are being exacerbated by the pandemic. Remembering the inherent dignity of all human beings, let us heed the Pope’s reminder that “justice and solidarity, are not achieved once and for all; they have to be realized each day.” (Fratelli Tutti, 11.)
Besides leaving your donation envelope at St. Clare's you can also donate online through the Archdiocese at "Donate to Share Lent"
If you have questions regarding this form or would like to make changes to your gift please contact the Archdiocese of Vancouver Development Office at 604-683-0281 (ext. 50323).
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Rediscover the Saints by Matthew Kelly
Please join us on Zoom beginning Tuesday, April 20 from 10:00 to11:30 a.m. as we read through Matthew Kelly’s book on the saints. This is an 8 week course and we will review 3 saints each week. Discover how inviting the saints into your everyday life will open your eyes to the amazing possibilities God has in store for you! Please contact Roxanne at roxannecwl@gmail.com to register and for further information.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights will hold their General Meeting on Tuesday, March 23 at 7pm. Zoom meeting details will be emailed. Please attend if you can.
Join our monthly Zoom Rosary prayers, everyone is welcome. Email gk@stclare.ca to get on the invitation list.
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For more 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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GENERAL MEETING
MARCH 20TH
Listen to Father Maciej's message about FAITH
Stations of the Cross with Roxanne McDonald
Living our faith by taking care of our natural environment
Archbishop Miller's request to support the integral human development of communities facing Covid-19 challenges
How are members living their faith during lent & what they are doing to strengthen their relationship with God?
Be a lucky winner in a draw!
ALL WOMEN WELCOME
Meeting ID: 885 0537 4746
Passcode: 284245
If phoning in, please use the following phone number with the same Meeting id and password specified above:
1-778-907-2071
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St. Clare's 2021 Blooms into Rooms
Easter Flower Project
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On behalf of the parish Pro-Life Group, we are going to proceed with our "2021 Easter Blooms into Rooms Project" this year, however, it will look a little different given the times.
I have been in contact with Dufferin Care Centre and they are thrilled to again be a part of the project as it has been a long hard year for long term care residents.
Unfortunately, the nursery which generously supplied the potted plants in the past has gone out of business. Therefore, I am asking our St. Clare's parishioners to contribute a small potted plant (4 to 5 inches) and drop it off at the Dufferin Care Centre,1131 Dufferin St, Coquitlam, parking lot drive-through on Saturday, April 3rd between 9-11 am.
A few volunteers and myself will be on hand to receive and sanitize the plant pots. The plants will then be taken into Dufferin by a staff member to distribute into the residents' rooms. I am hoping for a large turn out so that we can adorn Dufferin with as many beautiful flowers as possible and spread a little cheer to our community seniors.
I can be reached at dulong@telus.net or (604) 944-4866 if you require more information. God Bless, Sandra Dulong
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40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign
(February 17th through March 28th, 2021)
March 28th, 2021 – 7:00 PM PDT
Theme: SOLDIER ON - BOOTS ON THE GROUND
- DON’T LET UP!!
Special Guests: Sisters of Life and
Fr. Tom Lynch (Priests for Life Canada)
Final day (Day 40) - Daily Devotional & Rosary
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ALSO: Join our 8:00 pm Nightly Zoom Rosary throughout the Campaign
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.
“During 40 Days for Life, from February 17th through March 28th, 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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MOTHERS' PRAYER GROUP
We are having virtual meetings every week. If you are interested in joining us or would like to know more about Mothers Prayers, please contact Thelma Rose at (604) 464-3383 or email Thelma at glenthel@shaw.ca
Mothers Prayers which was started by two grandmothers in England celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020. For more information, please visit:
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2021 ENVELOPES
ARE IN THE LOBBY OF THE PARISH CENTRE
The Parish Centre is open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5pm except holidays
PLEASE ONLY USE ENVELOPES which have YOUR NAME and are for the CURRENT YEAR. EACH YEAR your envelope number changes so please use your new envelopes ONLY in 2021. Thank you. If you donate online or with Pre-Authorized payments, we will correct the envelope number on your donation, but we would still like you to pick up your box of envelopes.
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OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm
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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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Looking Forward to Holy Week |
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Holy Week is a solemn week of extra prayer and fasting. It involves the Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. During those three days we recall—and through our prayer participate in—Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples, his arrest, trial, and execution, the long day of silence (Holy Saturday) while his body rested in the grave, and his Resurrection at Easter.
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St Beuno's Centre, north Wales |
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.Entrance Hall, St Beuno's
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Some years ago, when international travel was possible, we visited St Beuno's Jesuit Spirituality Centre, known locally as St Beuno's College. It is a spirituality and retreat centre in Denbighshire, north Wales. It was built in 1847 by the Jesuits, to be a theology college. During the 1870s the Victorian poet Gerard Manley Hopkins studied there during the 1870s. From 1980, it has been a spirituality and retreat centre. Standing on the Clwydian Range, the front of the building faces west towards Snowdonia and overlooks the Vale of Clwyd.
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Patron of the Universal Church |
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Financials for February 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 $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.
If you are unable to use email, mass intentions can be phoned in at 604-941-4800. We are currently booking new requests in July or August. However, if you wish an earlier date we may be able to send it to Fr. Yarek in Poland.
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"WAY OF THE CROSS - in the Pandemic Era"
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Peter Boudewyn of our parish has created a beautiful booklet to aid you in your personal Way of the Cross devotion and/or watching our online version on Youtube. This work of poetry, scripture, prayer and art will be made available to those coming to communion services at the Church on Sundays and may also be obtained by those attending confessions, or participating in individual devotions at the Church on Friday. The Knights of Columbus have funded the printing of the booklet and are asking for a "good will" donation ($5.00 suggested) which will be put toward special projects in the Parish. We are certain Peter's generous work will enrich and inspire you during this Lenten season! |
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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, Nettie Helgason, Etheen Lowry, Elizabeth Teixeira, Reema Ferreira, Terry McDonald, Andrew De Boda, Maurice Quaghebeur, Henry Sicking, Hari Vijay, Peggy Maas, Chad Galitzky, Al Trotter, Pat Dizy, Wieslawa Dziuba 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
The Poor Clares are considering a Discernment Weekend soon. If you are interested please let them know by calling the number above.
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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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Of Interest from the Diocese |
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Holy Week Retreat: Prayer and Contemplation with the Holy Scriptures
Last year’s Lenten Retreat was attended by over 700 faithful from the Archdiocese of Vancouver and beyond. This year, you and your family are invited to attend a special evening of faith to prepare for the holiest week of the year. Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV is America's preeminent writer on Ignatian spiritual direction and discernment. He will join us virtually from Denver to speak on prayer through meditation and contemplation. His clear and practical approach will invite us into the imaginative scenes of scripture and the characters we encounter throughout Holy Week. We will also hear personal reflections from Sister Mary Sabina DeMuth as well as Lisa and Makani Marquis. Join us on Friday, March 26 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm online. Register for free at beholdvancouver.org/events
Find Your Light: Easter Virtual Retreat for Young Adults
BE INSPIRED by moments of reflection, testimonies and sharing in the light of a spirituality of unity. CONNECT with other young adults across the United States and Canada that like you are looking to deepen their spiritual lives and make a better world. LEARN how you can face darkness and FIND the light necessary to make the right choices. Join us on Saturday, April 3, from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm. Organized by the Youth for a United World of the Focolare Movement. Register online for free at beholdvancouver.org/events
Growing into the Likeness of the Lord - Easter Vigil Talk
We must strive to live in the loving gaze of our Father and be prepared to do what God has chosen for you and renounce the suggestion of the evil ones. We will gradually grow into the likeness of God. We will begin to experience the joy and freedom of the Risen Christ even now while we are on our pilgrimage on Earth. Let us start off the Easter Vigil together with Fr. Pierre Leblond, OP to change our life for the better with the Risen Lord, on Saturday, April 3 at 7:00 pm. Register online at beholdvancouver.org/events
Navigate Life Together - The Marriage Course
The pandemic has brought unique challenges and impacted our families. This is the time, more than ever, to invest in your marriage and build a more joyful family. The Marriage Course is a 7-week series designed for married couples whether you’ve been married for 3 or 63 years. Join us on Wednesdays from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm beginning on March 31. Register online at beholdvancouver.org/events
How to Enter into Healthy Relationships
What does a healthy relationship look like and is it possible to have one? What are some practical tools to achieving a healthy relationship? Behold Vancouver is offering a three-part online series on Healthy Relationships, with an opportunity for Q&A following a formal presentation by various presenters. Our first presentation in the series, How to Enter Into Healthy Relationships, will be given by Cam and Trisha McManus, a husband and wife attending St. Joseph’s Parish in Port Moody. They have an almost two-year old son named, John. Cam is a Catholic school teacher, and Trisha is a Marriage and Family Therapist. Please join us on Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 pm. Register online for free at beholdvancouver.org/ev.... This event is open to all adults, whether single, dating, or married.
Tips for Protecting Your Children From Sexual Abuse
This webinar takes place Tuesday, March 30 at 7:00 pm and is for all parents and caregivers. You will learn who sexual abusers target, signs to be aware of in your child, and how to have the right conversations with your child. This is being hosted by CoSA Vancouver Fraser Valley, with guest presenter Scot Gibson. Scot Gibson works with sexual offenders post-release. For more than a decade, he has gained knowledge and insight from this work and will be sharing it with the community in hopes to educate and prevent sexual abuse. CoSA (Circle of Support and Accountability) is a not-for-profit organization supporting the prevention of sexual crimes. Register online for free at beholdvancouver.org/events
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 are reminded that spiritual health is a much broader concept than religious beliefs which may very well form a large part of an individual's spirituality. 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 on or before April 2, 2021. For essay and submission guidelines, please visit www.chabc.bc.ca/bursary
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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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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Administrative Assistant, Catholic Schools
The Superintendent’s Office, Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese, is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant for the Benefits Office. To learn more, please visit rcav.org/jobs/109. Please submit your resume with a cover letter to the attention of Mr. Rob Mascitti, CISVA Human Resources Administrator, by March 19, 2021, 4:00 pm via email to: hr@cisva.bc.ca.
Inaugural Director, Centre for Christian Engagement
The Centre for Christian Engagement at St. Mark’s College was launched in May 2019. Its mission is to help create a culture of community and dialogue by providing opportunities to address the challenges of Christians disengaging from the Church and the life of faith. The Centre for Christian Engagement was established through generous donations from the Archdiocese of Vancouver, Peter Bull, Angus Reid and Andy Szocs. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/employment
Executive Assistant, Diocese of Victoria
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria is seeking an experienced and reliable full-time Executive Assistant to support the Bishop and Chancellor by providing comprehensive administrative support in a professional, courteous and efficient manner. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their workload and prioritizing tasks to ensure optimal workflow. The application deadline is March 5, 2021. Learn more at rcav.org/jobs
Landscape and Grounds Maintenance, Catholic Cemeteries
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. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Receptionist, Gardens of Gethsemani
The Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Vancouver is seeking a full-time Receptionist, one-year contract, to provide reception and general administrative support by performing a variety of office functions ensuring that families are assisted professionally in an understanding and compassionate manner. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Client Services and Team Support Lead, Communications Office
The Communications Office is looking for a Client Services and Team Support Lead (Lead) to prepare and manage team project timelines. The Lead coordinates the team’s workload while ensuring that digital projects are delivered to clients in a timely manner. As the day-to-day relationship manager, the Lead has the opportunity to have a strategic voice in client campaigns and activities and needs to have a passion for the latest digital media trends, technologies and methodologies as a means of evangelization. The incumbent must also possess strong organizational and analytical skills, be proactive and able to adapt to changing projects and rapid deadlines. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
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