In the next few days you should receive a letter from Archbishop Miller about this year's Project Advance 2022. The main theme is Gather us Lord. After a long pandemic we are looking for the ways and means to rebuild our relationships, programs, ministries and strengthen our faith!

I hope and strongly believe your participation in Project Advance will be a sign of your gratitude for the blessings you recognize and want to share with others. Your contribution big or small will fund important works such as:

• Ministry to youth and young adults in our parishes
• The construction of new Catholic schools  
• Programs that support healthy families
• Feeding the homeless and vulnerable in the Downtown Eastside
• Pastoral ministry and support for the hospitalized
• Loan repayment for our St. Clare Parish and more

For more information or to make your online donations visit projectadvance.ca

If you have any questions, concerns, feel free to contact our parish office or our volunteers for assistance.

Remember, this is about our Church, mission and outreach!

Thank you so much for your generosity.

  Fr. Maciej Wos

BEWARE OF SCAM EMAIL

It has come to my attention that there is a scam email coming out in my name saying that I would like you to handle a request discreetly. THIS IS A SCAM. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL I ASK YOU TO BUY GIFT CARDS OR GIVE ME CASH. If you receive one of these, please delete it immediately.



PROJECT ADVANCE - 2022

As 2022 unfolds, let us pause to recall that together we are the one Body of Christ. Thanks to your support, Project Advance makes possible the many ministries and programs that bring us together, further our evangelizing mission, and build spaces for worship and learning. Our Annual Appeal ensures and strengthens the Church’s mission and outreach. As always, once the goal for our parish of $49,500 is met, all additional funds raised will be directed back to paying down our mortgage or other special projects as required. You can learn more and donate at projectadvance.ca

OUR REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE IS :

DAILY MASSES Monday through Saturday at 9:00am and

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday at 5:00pm

and on Sunday at 8:30am, 11:00am and 5:00pm

There is a Spanish mass at 6:30pm on Sunday

We have also added the Morning Office/Breviary at 8:30am from Monday through Saturday. Everyone is welcome to join in.

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LIVESTREAMING SCHEDULE:

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

Daily Masses Monday through Friday at 9:00am

Weekend Mass at 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00am

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.

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.

The next second collection will be on May 8th for "WORK OF VOCATIONS".  Please be generous.

UKRAINIAN SUPPORT - We would like to thank everyone who donated money to support Ukrainians both in Poland and in the Ukraine. This money has been sent to the parishes. Soon we will have pictures of the people being helped.

In the meantime, we will leave the box beside the Ukrainian flag in the lobby as they will need continued support. If you have any loose change or bills please consider making a donation. Thank you.

Envelopes for 2022 have been issued, please pick yours up in the lobby of the church. If we somehow missed you please call the office at 604-941-4800.

CONGRATULATIONS

To Our RCIA Candidates

Who Received Sacraments At Easter

It was with great joy that St. Clare’s Parish welcomed nine people into our faith community as they received Sacraments including Baptism, Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist, at our Easter Vigil. 

Trevor Allaby, Masoumeh Asadifard and Rane Legros received the three Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist.. 

Sheilla Albano, Ka Kay Cheng, Silvia Ivancin and Christopher Kopplinger, received the Sacraments of Confirmation and the Eucharist, thus coming into full communion with our community.

Others receiving Sacraments at the Vigil were Jack Mah who did a Profession of Faith before receiving the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation; and Ginny Vinas who received the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Again, congratulations and may God continue to bless each of you as you continue to serve Him on your faith journey.

Due to Covid, moves and other factors, we have lost a significant number of our lectors over the past two years. Now that restrictions are relaxing, we would like to return to our previous system of having two lectors at each Saturday evening/Sunday Mass. Our usual Mass times are Saturday evening at 5:00pm, Sunday mornings at 8:30am & 11:00am and Sunday evening at 5:00pm.

If you have previously served as a lector, either in this parish or elsewhere, we’d be happy to add you to our schedule. If you never served as a lector but are willing to try, we will happily pair you up with an experienced lector to give you a head start. We also plan a lector training session this Spring, probably on a Saturday morning after 9:00am Mass. Meanwhile, we will send you a lector instruction file for your reference. Depending on which Mass you attend, you will probably be asked to read once per month.

If interested, or for any questions, please contact Tim Ryan, our lector coordinator, at timothy.ryan@telus.net or home phone 604-945-4541 (before 8pm daily, or leave a voice mail). Please be sure to tell us which Mass time you prefer to attend, and give us your e-mail and phone contact info.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The Knights of Columbus will hold their general meeting on Tuesday May 3rd. Please come out and support your knights counsel.

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.



BLOOMS INTO ROOMS - 2022

I am happy to advise that we were able to continue with our parish "Blooms into Rooms 2022 Project" this year. Thanks to a number of generous donations throughout our Catholic community, we were supplied with 8 dozen bouquets of carnations from Coquitlam Florist which I delivered to Dufferin Care Centre and Crossroads Hospice on Holy Saturday. Both facilities were so happy to receive the flowers which brightened up the patients' rooms for Easter.

Please keep the residents of Dufferin Care Centre and Crossroads Hospice in your prayers. Sandra Dulong

2022 Catholic Women's Conference by Virtual Catholic Conference

What if the solution to boredom and spiritual stagnation was knowing your spiritual gifts and using them? When you discover and learn how to use your spiritual gifts, you gain a new clarity of purpose in God's will for your life. 

You will learn your dominant spiritual gifts with our spiritual gifts quiz, what your gift means about your unique mission in the Church, what each gift is and how it can be used to build up the Church, how you can instantly begin using your gifts to experience more meaning and purpose, how your gifts enhance your vocation and never take away from your family, and how to use your gifts to create excitement and joy in your life. Thursday, May 5 to Saturday, May 7.

Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events

Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul

"It is clearly evident that Christ’s resurrection is the greatest Event in the history of salvation, and indeed, we can say in the history of humanity, since it gives definitive meaning to the world. The entire world revolves around the Cross, but only in the resurrection does the Cross reach its full significance of a salvific Event. The Cross and Resurrection constitute the one paschal mystery in which the history of the world is centered. Therefore, Easter is the Church’s greatest Solemnity. Every year she celebrates and renews this Event, fraught with all the prophecies of the Old Testament, beginning with the “Protoevangelium” of the Redemption, and of all the eschatological hopes and expectations projected towards the “fullness of time”, which was realized when the Kingdom of God definitively entered human history and the universal order of salvation” (Pope John Paul II, General Audience, March 1, 1989).

I first heard this entire beautiful Easter oratorio in 1961 at Belle Vue in Manchester England performed by the Halle choir and orchestra led by Sir John Barbirolli. The concert was enriched by the accompaniment of a chorus of monkeys from the nearby Zoological Gardens. In this video, 600 singers from the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs join the Sydney Philharmonia Orchestra to perform the jubilant "Hallelujah!" chorus from Handel's "Messiah", at the Sydney Opera House.

Handel's "Hallelujah" Chorus from the "Messiah"

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

ACRSS Theatre Presents  " LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

Archbishop Carney Theatre is proud to present Little Shop of Horrors. It’s Broadway meets Hollywood sci-fi in this campy horror-comedy musical by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast, and Aladdin)

It’s a fan favourite with its early 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown sound, with several well-known tunes, including, "Skid Row (Downtown)", and "Suddenly, Seymour". The meek floral assistant, Seymour, (Bennett Renaud) stumbles across a new breed of plant and names it, "Audrey II" - after his co-worker crush. (Carly Warner) This saucy, R&B-singing carnivorous plant, (Nicholas Lam) promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Seymour, as long as he keeps feeding it… BLOOD! (Ooh scary!!) Over time, Seymour discovers Audrey II's origins and goal of world domination.

The show runs May 18-21, 2022. 7:00pm at the Terry Fox Theatre in Port Coquitlam. Tickets are $15 at acrss.org

National Week for Life and the Family

Join us as we end the CCCB National Week for Life and the Family (May 8 - 14) with an online Family Rosary (7 pm) and Blessing from Archbishop Miller. Check our social media channels as we highlight the following themes: Call to Holiness in the Family, Marriage, Grandparents and the Elderly, Pro-Life, and Prayer in the Family. Friday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. Learn more and register for the online rosary at beholdvancouver.org/events

Moms Retreat: She Pondered These Things in Her Heart

An invitation to nurture your soul with other moms in preparation for Mother's Day. Retreat Director Catherine M. Kelly, M.Div. will offer inspiring inputs and invite us to ponder prayerfully our journey and vocation as moms, using scripture, poetry, art, and music. Morning includes quiet time for personal prayer, small group spiritual conversation, and muffins. All moms are welcome. Saturday, May 7 at 9:00 a.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events

Jesus Heals 2022

Many are burdened and depressed by sickness and ailments. Shalom Ministry invites you to join “Jesus Heals” program, a unique opportunity to receive physical and spiritual healing. Experience the healing touch of Jesus through the celebration of Healing Mass, Spirit-filled Praise and Worship, Eucharistic Adoration and Pray over by Rev. Fr. Jilto George. This two and half hour evening parish program is a unique opportunity to gather and seek healing from physical sickness and inner spiritual wounds. Tuesday, May 10 to Friday, May 13 from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events

Online PPPG Catechesis Meeting with Father David Bellusci, OP

What does it mean to reach the Seventh Step in Padre Pio’s spirituality? At this stage, Padre Pio Prayer Prayer Groups focus on the heart of Christ’s teaching: Charity. How do we advance from discussing charity to performing works of charity? How can we exercise charity concretely in our lives? Join the PPPG to discover charity in the life of Padre Pio and how we can grow in charity. Saturday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events

Discalced Carmelite Secular Order Information Meeting

Information meeting for those who have a desire to grow in holiness by way of Carmelite spirituality, following the example and teachings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Therese of Lisieux and many other Carmelite saints. Event is organized by the Discalced Secular Carmelites of St. Teresa of Jesus Community. Saturday, May 14 at 10:30 a.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events

Where Am I Most Alive? Ignatian Retreat, Part I

Pray with Ignatius of Loyola to identify your deepest desires and how God animates your life. This retreat is available for people who wish to lodge onsite, commute daily or participate by Zoom. This weekend retreat will explore life and wisdom of Ignatius of Loyola and engage some of the essential prayer methods he popularized in the Spiritual Exercises. Learning how to pray with these tools will help you begin to discern where you are most alive and where and how God animates your life. This retreat is geared for people new to Ignatian spirituality as well as those who wish to dive deeper into their experience of the Exercises and anyone in between who may be discerning the next steps in their life. We will follow a rhythm of inspiring talks, silent time for individual prayer, small group spiritual conversation, and breaks offering fresh food and plenty of time to rest and explore the lake, gardens, and grounds of the retreat centre. Friday, May 13 to Sunday, May 15. Learn more and register 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, May 20 at 8:00 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 women who have had abortions. Saturday, May 7 at 9:00 a.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events

The Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary

Seventh Annual Fundraising Spring Gala

The Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary of Vancouver is happy to announce that after almost three years, we will be holding our seventh annual Seminary Fundraising Dinner in person! It is a great evening and a good opportunity to invest in the future of our Archdiocese. Our seminarians responded to a call for the priesthood and are exploring their vocations. Four of our past seminarians now serve the Archdiocese as priests with more to follow. The event helps cover the cost of the education and living expenses of our seminarians. This year, the seminary is also raising funds towards the cost of its new home in Vancouver. Friday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events

CNEWA Canada: Help the People of Ukraine Survive the War

CNEWA have reached the goal for their matching campaign, raising over $1.16 million for Ukraine to date, but the need for donations to Ukraine is still very great. Please go to www.rcav.org where there is a link that takes you to a donations page through CNEWA. The Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) is a papal agency for humanitarian and pastoral support that has been a lifeline for the poor throughout the Middle East, Northeast Africa, India and Eastern Europe for 90 years. CNEWA works in places where poverty, war, and displacement shatter innocent lives. CNEWA is known for its financial transparency and operational efficiency. Please be generous and continue to pray for peace.

Estate & Memorial Planning Webinar

This free presentation provides general information for preparing or updating your will and learning about the beauty of the funeral rite, and formulating pre-need arrangements. You'll be pointed to complementary guides, tools and practical resources. The event is sponsored and presented by the Gardens of Gethsemani cemetery, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Thursday, May 5 at 11:00 a.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events



Save the Date for Joy of the Family: A RCAV Family Gathering

Join families from across the Archdiocese of Vancouver for a fun family event to celebrate the closing of the Year of the Family and the World Meeting of Families 2022. We will have activities for children of all ages, bouncy castles, soccer games, capture the flag as well as a BBQ lunch provided by the Knights of Columbus and a special blessing for fathers by Archbishop Miller. More information and registration to come. Sunday, June 19 at 12:00 p.m. Learn more 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.

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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Check out other events and retreats at beholdvancouver.org/events

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.

Parish Secretary, Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Coquitlam

The parish secretary offers clerical support to the parish priest. The job requires a strong attention to detail, the capability to communicate well with parishioners, and an ability to stay organized. The parish secretary handles a wide range of office tasks, from filing to answering phones to responding to emails, and also acts as a liaison between the parishioners and the parish priest. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs

Archivist

This incumbent will provide expert knowledge in archival processes, including but not limited to working with local First Nations in processing archival records, processing documents in the RCAV collection, and digitisation work of photograph collections for an online exhibit and other related duties as assigned. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs

Administrative Assistant, Chancery

The Administrative Assistant provides general administrative support to the Offices of the Archbishop, Vicar General and Chancellor. Reporting directly to the Chancellor, this position works in a fast-paced team environment to ensure the smooth daily operations of the office. ​​​This is a term position of approximately 12-18 months with the possibility of leading to a permanent role. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs

Team Lead - Payments and Banking

The Team Lead – Payments and Banking reports to the Controller and coordinates Beanworks, Nexonia and Banking initiatives for John Paul II Pastoral Centre and associated agencies such as Gardens of Gethsemani, Door is Open, Men’s Hostel and The BC Catholic. The Team Lead, working with the Controller, assesses accounts payable and banking processes and recommends any changes as the environment and systems evolve. The incumbent is the subject matter expert for all payments and banking functions and is the first point of contact for all Pastoral Centre and other agencies outside of the Finance Office. She/he will also provide training and support to clerical staff in the execution of banking, payments and accounts receivable matters. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs

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

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