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St. Clare Updates for
September 2 - 15, 2023
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Time flies by so quickly! It's hard to believe that we are already entering the month of September.
There will be many calls for initial meetings for our parish groups, ministries, religion classes for children, RCIA and other groups. Stay tuned!
I want to take a moment to thank all of you who joined us to make our Parish Feast Day so great and successful this year! Our annual Parish BBQ on August 13th was amazing. Great weather, great attendance -- it was a joy to spend some time together!
My special thanks go to our organizing committee and all the volunteers who help to make this day so special. The spirit of sharing and helping never ceases to amaze me at St. Clare's.
Thank you!
Fr. Maciej
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EMAIL FRAUD WARNING
The Archdiocese has received multiple reports from parishioners and priests who have fallen victim to recent Internet email phishing scams.
Recently, email purportedly from Fr. Maciej has been circulating, requesting donation.
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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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Mass and Confession Schedule | |
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SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday (Mass of Anticipation) 5:00pm
Sunday 8:30am, 11:00am and 5:00pm
6:30pm (Spanish)
DAILY MASSES
Monday through Saturday at 9:00am
Morning Office/Breviary at 8:30am from Monday through Saturday. Everyone is welcome to join in.
LIVESTREAMING SCHEDULE
Daily Masses Monday through Friday at 9:00am
Weekend Mass at 5:00pm on Saturdays
All of these are posted on YouTube 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". This will make it easier to find us on the internet.
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CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Monday to Saturday
8:45am
before 9am Mass
9:30am
after 9am Mass, until last penitent
No registration or appointment required.
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Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul | |
To Master the Art of Silent Prayer | |
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Silent Prayer is a gateway to deepening our relationship with God. And although we can offer you some simple guidelines, getting the method right is not all that important, so don’t be too caught up with method. Unlike learning skills in day to day life, your efforts are really not what is important. God knows that you are seeking God and God is not going to judge you harshly for your faltering attempts. God is looking at your love and your desire and, in time, you will be drawn into silent prayer by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. The important thing is to sit there for the length of time that you have decided, and to stick at it, every day. If you can just sit there, then the Holy Spirit will make all your difficulties evaporate. The outcome of practicing Silent Prayer will be experienced more in daily life, than in the period of Silent Prayer itself.
Remember: “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
St Augustine offers a perspective on petitionary prayer:
God wants us to ask persistently—not in order that he might be changed
but that we might be changed.
How to pray in silence
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St John Chrysostom (Sep 13)
Patron of Preachers, Orators, Lecturers
“When you are before the altar where Christ reposes, you ought no longer to think that you are amongst men; but believe that there are troops of angels and archangels standing by you, and trembling with respect before the sovereign Master of Heaven and earth. Therefore, when you are in church, be there in silence, fear, and veneration.”
Link to His Life & Times
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Parish Office Hours
Monday to Friday
9am to 12pm
1pm to 3pm
The parish office is closed on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 for Labour Day.
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SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES
Contact the parish office to request envelopes and arrange for pick up.
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Project Advance 2023!
Thank you to everyone who has donated to this year’s Project Advance campaign. Because of your generosity we have received $101,732.72 in pledges from only 219 of our families or 23% of our registered parishioners. While we have met our diocesan commitment of $59,400, we still have a long way to go to meet our parish goal of $250,000. All additional pledges will be used to help pay our mortgage and fund other special projects as required in the parish.
If you have not yet donated, please take a few minutes to prayerfully consider what you and your family would like to donate this year. We would love to have 100% participation from our parishioners. Remember, every gift regardless of its size make a difference. Every gift counts.
You can contribute to Project Advance by completing a pledge form and either leaving it in a collection box or basket at the church, by dropping it off at the office or by mailing it to St. Clare of Assisi Parish, 1320 Johnson Street, Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 4T5. Cheques should be made out to Project Advance.
You can also go online at projectadvance.ca, or call 604-683-0281 ext. 50323.
A special note for anyone who has donated online and has any questions. Please email donations@rcav.org and they will help you. For example, they can tell you when your past pledge expires, how much you have pledged and they can change your credit card or banking information.
Our way forward begins with your generosity in growing our parish and local Catholic community. We’re grateful for your support. Thank you!
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STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 3, 2023
“What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?”
Matthew 16:26
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St. Francis of Assisi said, “Remember, you are what you are in the eyes of God, and nothing else.” We often forget this stewardship wisdom when we spend all of our time, talent and treasure to gain more of the world’s riches. We need to set our priorities based on God’s values and not the values of the material world.
Copyright © 2022 Archdiocese of St. Louis
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MISSING ALTAR CLOTH!
The parish is missing a white, embroidered altar cloth. Someone may have taken it to wash or dryclean. If you have done so, please return it in the Sacristy.
Thank you.
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Did you know that you are the greatest evangelizers for our RCIA program? Most referrals come to us from you, our parishioners, through family, friends or community connections. If you know of someone who is looking for a closer relationship with God, please refer them to our program. We include non-Christians, Protestant friends, and Catholics who seek Confirmation and/or Eucharist.
For information, please contact Marimae at marimaem@shaw.ca or 604-492-2001.
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WELCOME BACK!
Just a reminder that PREP starts on September 13 with an Opening Mass at 7 PM, where your child will meet their teachers and receive their textbooks.
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If your child is attending public school, they should be registered for religious educational classes. If you have not registered yet, please be aware that due to space limitations we are limited to the number of students we can accommodate per class.
All teachers are volunteers and work in teams either teaching, co-teaching or assisting.
St. Clare’s PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) is held every Wednesday night from 6:30 to 7:45 at St Clare Parish Center. The classes are offered to children from grades one to seven.
All inquiries should be addressed to Marna at stclareprep@gmail.com.
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ST. CLARE'S BOOK CLUB
September 12 - November 21
10am - 11:15am
via Zoom
Consider joining us as we begin our new study on Zoom of “Pope Francis and the Joy of the Gospel – Rediscovering the Heart of a Disciple” by Edward Sri. This is an 11-week book study and will begin on Tuesday, September 12 from 10:00 until 11:15 a.m. – ending on November 21, 2023.
Please think about participating as “we study what Pope Francis is really saying and how we can begin to practically implement changes in our life so we can become – more and more- missionary disciples” (Ralph Martin). The book is available at Amazon.ca. To register please contact Gillian at (queenans@gmail.com) or Roxanne at 604-468-7393.
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Consider joining us as we begin our new study on Zoom of “Pope Francis and the Joy of the Gospel – Rediscovering the Heart of a Disciple” by Edward Sri. This is an 11-week book study and will begin on Tuesday, September 12 from 10:00 until 11:15 a.m. – ending on November 21, 2023.
Please think about participating as “we study what Pope Francis is really saying and how we can begin to practically implement changes in our life so we can become – more and more- missionary disciples” (Ralph Martin). The book is available at Amazon.ca.
To register please contact Gillian at (queenans@gmail.com) or Roxanne at 604-468-7393.
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ST. CLARE OF ASSISI COQUITLAM
FRATERNITY
Are you being called to a deeper faith life and want to follow in the footsteps of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi?
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You are invited to attend a fraternity gathering taking place every last Saturday morning of the month at 10am (Sept - June) in the St. Clare of Assisi Parish Centre. Contact: Carmen Moorhouse at carmenmoorhouse@gmail.com for more info. | |
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BIBLE SHARING
GOSPEL OF JOHN
Mondays after the 9am Mass
in the Parish Centre basement
Everyone is welcome!
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"Come and See"; Hear and read the "Fourth part of the One Gospel", the Gospel of John!
Bring your Bible, pray to receive more. Discover this 'Last' Gospel, written in a 'different' style but still the SAME message; JESUS! The focus of this Gospel is...well...why don't you "Come and See".
Email or Call Matthew:
biblemondaystc@gmail.com
6047542762
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BIBLE PORTAGE
Tuesdays after the 9am Mass
in the Parish Centre basement
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Come and 'Portage' in words and conversation with us, in similar manner as the Apostles did with Jesus! Read talk, Listen, share, discover, challenge yourself, and grow as the Apostles did when talking, and listening to Jesus.
Email or Call Matthew:
bibleportage@gmail.com
6047542762
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LEGION OF MARY
Thursdays
from 9:45am to 11am
Room 2
Parish Centre
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Why You Should Join the Legion of Mary...
Christ has no hands but your hands to do His work today.
He has no feet but your feet to lead men in His way.
He has no tongue but your tongue to tell men how He died.
He has no help but your help to bring men to His side.
To join the Legion of Mary, please call:
Ofelia Estrada at (604)240-9101 or Lourdes Cabael at (778)986-7516.
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Mothers Prayers Group
“Mothers Prayers” is a prayer group for all women who have a desire to pray for children. It was started 25 years ago by two grandmothers in England and is now in over 120 countries around the world. We are having virtual meetings every week.
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
If you know of someone undergoing treatment for cancer and who would benefit from receiving a prayer shawl within our parish or beyond, please contact Laura at 604-944-9064 or ccml@telus.net
Shawls are available by donation.
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A prayer shawl is a shawl that has been knitted or crocheted within our parish for someone who is facing treatment for cancer. The shawls are meant to serve as mantles of God's gentle love and blessings. Our hope is that, as the recipients wear their shawls, they will be enfolded in warmth, peace, strength and comfort. | |
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BAPTISMS
Join us in welcoming Lyla Mekdie Taye, Diego Espinoza Espinosa and Miles Paul Liang who were recently baptized into the Catholic community.
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WEDDING
Congratulations to newly weds Steven Daniel Porcellato & Stephanie Alessandra Falcone. May God bless, keep and guide them as they begin their new lives together.
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Please contact the parish office to make arrangements for
baptisms, weddings, funerals and other Sacraments.
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ADORATION CHAPEL
The Adoration Chapel is accessible daily. Entrance to the Adoration Chapel is open between 8am and 6pm.
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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 and returning it with a void cheque to the parish office. Pre-authorized payments are withdrawn directly from your bank account on the 1st day of the month. Click the button below to download the form.
Please remember 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 donation box located in the church, mail it or bring it to the parish office. The form must be in the office by the 20th of the month in order for it to be effective on the following 1st of the month.
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Donations at Church
If you wish to continue to make your donation at mass, drop your donation in one of the collection boxes in the church lobby. If you would like a set of Sunday Offering envelopes, please contact the parish office. Otherwise, Visitors' Envelopes are available on the brochure rack in the church lobby.
Second Collections - When there is a Second Collection, a collection box at the back of the church will be specifically labeled for that collection.
Upcoming special collections:
Weekend of September 10 Healing & Reconciliation
This collection will continue to support our Indigenous brothers and sisters. To learn more or donate, visit rcav.org/healing-and-reconciliation
Weekend of September 24 Needs of the Canadian Church
This annual charitable initiative assists the Bishops in their ministry of accompanying, teaching, guiding, sanctifying and caring for the Church in Canada.
UKRAINIAN SUPPORT - We will continue to leave a donation box beside the Ukrainian flag in the church lobby as they need continued support. Thank you.
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Donations may also be made online through the Archdiocese of Vancouver website. Click on the heading above to go to their secure page. You may also donate to Second Collections including our Building/Mortgage Fund through their website.
Please note that the Archdiocese of Vancouver will issue tax receipts for donations made through them.
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Mass Intentions
Dates are subject to change without notice.
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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 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. Please note that there may be rare, unforeseen situations when your scheduled date may be changed without notice.
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. 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.
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We are able to accept multiple Mass intentions on Fridays. For all other days, we can book one Mass intention only. | |
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Please pray for the sick of our Parish
Jamie Willis, Molly Kong, Siobhan Vanderkere, Bette Stirling, Helen Dougan, Bernie Perez, Noah Zanatta, 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, Mazoe Kaufman, Cindy Mazerolle-Kass, Anna Figura, Ed Garcia, Viray Family, Walter Banke, Elizabeth Teixeira, Reema Ferreira, Terry McDonald, Andrew De Boda, Hari Vijay, Peggy Maas, Chad Galitzky, Al Trotter, Pat Dizy, Brett Lawrence, Norman Schuster, Brenda Haines, John Bergen, Laud Vidal, Rick Empey, Dan Arseneault, Addie Jamieson, Jean-Yves Duret, Valerie Ng and all recipients of St. Clare’s Prayer Shawls.
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St. Clare's Monastery
Box 3370 Mission, BC V2V 4J5
1(604)826-2818
poorclare.ca
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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. For vocation inquiries, send an email to callclaremissbc@telus.net
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In and Around the Diocese | |
Join Domestic Abuse Services - Our Lady of Good Counsel Society for the Walk to Keep the Dream Alive on Saturday, September 16, 10am-12pm at Tynehead Regional Park, Surrey. Proceeds are essential to the continuance of our counselling program and will also support our second-stage transition home; ensuring Eva's House is a comfortable place to heal. Super heroes vs Disney heroes...wear your hero ensemble to show the world, you won't stand for violence! www.DomesticAbuseServices.ca | |
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WORLDWIDE
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Weekend Marriage Retreat
October 27 - 29
❤ Early bird special before Sept. 5. ❤
Registration closes October 17
You both deserve it!
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The goal of “Fiat” Women’s Online Discernment Group is to provide a prayerful environment for young women to discern their vocation, primarily the possible call to Religious Life. These women are given an opportunity to listen to and discuss certain topics about discernment and Religious life in general. Hopefully this Discernment Group will be a good preparation for women who are called to Religious Life to enter the community they are called to with peace and an adequate knowledge of what the Church is asking and desiring for Religious Life. | |
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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