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St. Clare Updates for
September 30 - October 13, 2023
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Recently, I took a part in a walkathon for Domestic Abuse Services. My sincere gratitude for all your support and financial donations to this charity. We raised over $2,400! I thoroughly enjoyed my 5 km commitment to this cause. Thanks again!
Coming up are two community builders in October:
- The Pancake Breakfast is this weekend, October 1st. Please join us after the Sunday morning Masses.
- Also coming up is the Knights' first-ever Oktoberfest. It's another opportunity to spend time together and have “delicious” fun! See more details below.
Fr. Maciej
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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 | |
St Therese of Lisieux: Feast Day October 1 | |
In 2017, we were taken by a friend living in Normandy to the vast 20th-century Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse de Lisieux, the second most important pilgrimage site in France after Lourdes, seen above. What follows is a set of photos taken at the time, as we began a motorised pilgrimage in Brittany (see the following item). | |
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St Joseph (patron of Canada) chapel | | |
Sainte-Thérèse de Lisieux statue | | |
Relic chapel for Sainte-Thérèse | | |
Since that European vacation in 2017, we have developed a fondness for St Thérèse of Lisieux, following in the footsteps of two 20C saints (Pope St John Paul II and St Teresa of Kolkata). St Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897) is now a doctor of the Church, one of only 4 women. Thérèse has been a highly influential model of sanctity for Catholics and for others because of the simplicity and practicality of her approach to the spiritual life. She is one of the most popular saints in the history of the church, although she was obscure during her lifetime. Pope Pius X called her "the greatest saint of modern times". | | |
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Prayer for Humility
“Lord, you know my weakness. Every morning I make a resolution to practice humility and in the evening I recognize that I have committed again many faults of pride. At this I am tempted to become discouraged but I know that discouragement is also pride. Therefore, O my God, I want to base my hope in You alone. Since You can do everything, deign to bring to birth in my soul the virtue I desire. To obtain this grace of Your infinite mercy I will very often repeat: “O Jesus, gentle and humble of heart, make my heart like Yours!”
(St Therese of Lisieux)
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In 2017 we undertook the Tro Breizh (Breton for "Tour of Brittany"), a Catholic pilgrimage that links the towns of the seven founding saints of Brittany. These seven saints were Celtic monks from Britain in the 5th or 6th century who brought Christianity to Armorica and founded its first bishoprics. Although originally a 700km walking tour, popular in the 12C to 14C, we completed it by car in 21C (2017, to be precise). | | |
Photos from a 2017 Tour of Brittany | | |
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Chapel for St Clare (Clair) | |
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Modern Nativity painting (1937) | |
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Last Supper
(St-Samson Cathedral)
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St Michael & WWI memorial | |
Dol-de-Bretagne Cathedral | |
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Parish Office Hours
Monday to Friday
9am to 12pm
1pm to 3pm
The parish office is closed on statutory holidays:
Monday, October 2 for Truth and Reconciliation
Monday, October 9 for Thanksgiving
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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 $110,324.72 in pledges from only 246 of our families or 26% 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
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 1, 2023
“Do nothing out of selfishness; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves…”
Philippians 2:3
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Pride and ego are hard things to control. We see how others act or dress and think we are superior to them. We idolize our own self-image. But, if we truly believe everything is a gift from God, we recognize all the people that God has put in our lives as gifts! We are grateful for how they enrich our lives. Pray every day for the people in your life: your family, your friends and those who make you angry.
Copyright © 2022 Archdiocese of St. Louis
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Sunday, October 8 at 3pm
in the Parish Centre
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THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED ST. CLARE'S
LAVENDER SALE!
A total of $600.00 was raised, which will be used towards the purchase of altar cloths and support for Ukraine.
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DO YOU KNOW OF A
JOB OPPORTUNITY?
If you know of a job opportunity in the Tri-Cities area or close by for our refugee family, please email Ian at refugees@stclare.ca or leave a message with the parish office.
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Our newest refugee family arrived in June and is settling well. The kids have started school, joined a soccer league and are enjoying life in Canada. Thanks to all your support.
We could now use your help finding good employment for the father in our refugee family. He has strong experience in an office environment in the UAE but is open to any good job. He is especially interested in gaining experience in a restaurant. Job leads would be very much appreciated.
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EXPOSITION OF THE
BLESSED SACRAMENT
after the 9am first Friday Mass
(for 10 - 15 minutes)
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CHILDREN'S LITURGY
Every Sunday
at the 11:00am Mass
It is open to children 4 to 8 years old.
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sunday, October 1, 2023
(after the 8:30am and 11:00 am Masses)
in the parish centre
Breakfast is by donation. To volunteer, contact GK Mike at (604)760- 9035 or mikeblackstock@gmail.com
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PRO LIFE PETITION
Supported by CWL
September 30 - October 1
after all Masses
Members of St. Clare’s CWL are honoured to provide a petition from Right Now, a Canadian pro-life organization requesting Canada enact laws on abortion.
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Were you aware that Canada and North Korea are the only two countries with no laws around the issue of abortion? This means that an abortion can legally occur at any time during a pregnancy.
Pro-life causes are the human rights issues of our time. To quote Saint Theresa of Calcutta ….”I feel that the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion, because it is a war against the Child”.
Father Larry Lynn, the pro-life Chaplain for the Archdiocese and former assistant pastor at St. Clare’s shares "We need a law on abortion in Canada. It's a human rights issue. We have no rights if we don't have the right to live".
Have your voice heard and sign the petition after Mass in the church lobby on the weekend of September 30 - October 1. If you are not able to sign and would like to have your voice heard in Ottawa, please contact the parish office for contact information.
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Tickets will be available in the church lobby after all Masses this weekend. | |
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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 Luca Taylor and Sofia Elizabeth Bordignon who were recently baptized into the Catholic community.
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WEDDING
Congratulations to newly weds Steven Kazun & Michaella Daillet. May God bless, keep and guide them as they begin their new lives together.
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FUNERAL
Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Molly Kong, one of our parishioners who recently passed away. May she rest and rejoice in the presence of God's eternal love and glory.
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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 collection:
Weekend of October 22 - Evangelization of Nations (World Mission Sunday) to help the Society for the Propagation of the Faith assist missionary bishops and dioceses throughout the world.
UKRAINIAN SUPPORT - We will continue to leave a donation box on the table 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 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. Enclose your offering in an envelope clearly marked with the name and date of your Mass intention. Your 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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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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LAUDATO SI
Are you interested
in saving our planet?
Join our next meeting on
Thursday, October 5th
7:30pm to 9:00pm
at the portable of St. Joseph’s parish, 140 Moody Street, Port Moody
Please contact us at laudatosiportmoody@gmail.com
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The Laudato Si’ Circle is a group in the archdiocese of Vancouver which is part of the global Laudato Si’ Movement. We meet every first Thursday of the month at the portable of St.Joseph’s parish, Port Moody (140 Moody Street) from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
As a circle, we -
· Pray.
· Study Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ on caring for the environment.
· Create community networks to support and encourage one another in our work of ecological conversion and prophetic advocacy.
· Act on sustainability in our own lives, the local community and across the world.
We invite you to join us and listen about Climate Change, Climate Action and Intensive Farming on our next meeting. We refer to various chapters of Laudato Si and how we can apply this teaching in our daily lives.
Please contact us at laudatosiportmoody@gmail.com
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Annual OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, October 11th
6:00pm
Accepting applications from prospective Grade Eight candidates for the 2024-2025 school year.
All students wishing to apply must sit the ENTRANCE EXAM on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
For more information and online application, please visit our website (www.lfabc.org) or contact Kathi Wilson, Registrar at wilsonk@lfabc.org or 604-738-9016 ext. 114.
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WORLDWIDE
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Weekend Marriage Retreat
October 27 - 29
Registration closes on 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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