Mailing Address: 1320 Johnson Street, Coquitlam, BC V3B 4T5

Street Address: 2888 Delahaye Drive, Coquitlam, BC

Phone: (604)941-4800

Greetings!

It’s hard to believe that our time of summer relaxation is coming to an end, and we are about to dive into a new "school year" full of activities.

I’m especially excited to announce that we will be hosting an Alpha program specifically for men. By tailoring it for men, I hope we can address the unique mindset, questions, and uncertainties they may carry. My prayer is that it will offer them a fresh approach to life—and more importantly, to a life of faith.

If you know any men who might be open to giving it a try, please invite them. It’s a simple and welcoming format: a shared meal, a short video, and an honest conversation around the table. No pressure. No lectures. Just real talk.

Coming up next will be a program called Rescue—think of it as a Catholic version of Alpha, designed for anyone feeling a bit lost or uncertain in their faith. It’s especially great for returning Catholics or those who haven’t been connected to the Church in a while.

And that’s not all. We have many other exciting programs and initiatives restarting in September. Check the bulletin for something that may interest you.

Last but not least, our Youth Group is starting up again! It’s a great space for our teenagers to connect, grow in faith, and have some fun. Encourage your teens to check it out—we’d love to see them there.

Sincerely,

Fr. Maciej

P.S. A Big Thank You!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who worked behind the scenes to help organize our annual Feast Day of St. Clare, especially the famous BBQ after Mass!

It was a wonderful success thanks to the dedication and passion of so many volunteers who gave their time and energy to make it all happen.

And of course, it was great because you joined us in celebrating after Mass—your presence made the day complete.

Thank you all!

Alpha for Men is starting this fall!

Join us every Friday starting on September 26 at 6:30 PM in the church hall for dinner and conversation.

Whether you're looking to attend or help out as a volunteer, you can register using the link below or contact Mike Blackstock at mikeblackstock@gmail.com or 604-760-9035.

We also invite you to pray with us for the success of our program:

Heavenly Father,

We thank You for the gift of this Alpha for Men program and for every man You are calling to be a part of it. As we prepare to begin this journey together, we invite Your Holy Spirit to lead and guide every step.

Holy Spirit, guide us as we extend invitations. Give us the courage to reach out, the words to speak, and hearts sensitive to those who are searching. Help us to invite not out of pressure, but out of love, trusting that You are already at work in the lives of the men around us. 

Break down the walls that keep men from saying yes, walls of fear, apathy, busyness, or self-doubt. Open their hearts to Your prompting, and draw them into this journey of discovery, healing, and brotherhood.

Lord, stir in the hearts of men to seek You more deeply. Break through barriers of fear, pride, and indifference, and awaken a desire for truth, brotherhood, and transformation. May this program be a place of encounter, where men meet You in a personal and life-changing way.

We pray for the team You’ve brought together. Give us unity, humility, and a servant’s heart. Help us to listen. Strengthen us with wisdom, patience, and compassion as we welcome and walk with each participant. Let our words and actions reflect Your love.

Bless every meal, every session, every conversation, every prayer. May Alpha be a place where men grow in faith, friendship, and purpose

In Jesus’ name we pray,

Amen

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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We read one chapter per week and come together to discuss our thoughts about the chapter for approximately 75 minutes. Hope is not merely a feeling, but also an action through which our lives are transformed. We need hope in our world. I invite you to join us and together we can discover God’s abundant mercy and hope in our lives. The book is available on Amazon. 

Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul

I have said before that Fr Ron Rolheiser is my favourite Catholic Christian writer. Here with piece for Holy Thursday from over two decades ago. He is a well-read man who doesn’t hesitate to give credit to his sources, in this piece, the Irish writer, Frank McCourt. His “words wonderfully describe one of the central meanings of the Eucharist. We should be on our knees washing each others’ feet because that is precisely what Jesus did at the first Eucharist and he did it to teach us that the Eucharist is not a private act of devotion, meant to square our debts with God, but a call to and a grace for service. The Eucharist is meant to send us out into the world ready to give expression to Christ’s hospitality, humility, and self-effacement.”

Please read the full article by clicking the link below: it’s contemporary theology at its best.

Click link https://ronrolheiser.com/the-eucharist-as-washing-each-others-feet/

"There’s no getting around it: we need to be ready each day to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Christ. I often wish it were different, but that’s not the world we live in, and we would be lesser beings if we didn’t bear those crosses."

LINK https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2025/07/08/why-suffering/

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. 

MONDAY BIBLE SHARING

WHAT: Share the Bible with Others or Just Listen

WHEN: Monday Mornings after Mass or Join us when you can

WHERE: St Clare Parish Basement 

WHO: Anyone interested in Discovering the Bible More 

WHY: To Grow in Knowledge of the Word of God then Live it 

HOW: "Come and See”

Questions? 

Call/Email Matthew, 6047542762 wwcmms@gmail.com

How to Join the Legion of Mary:

• You join a local group called the Praesidium.
• You are taken on probation for at least three months.
• During the time you sample the Legion system and take part in Legion works. At the end of the probation period, you can decide whether or not you wish to take on full membership.

Please contact your local praesidium at 778-986-7516.

May the Holy Spirit bless and guide you.

Everyone is invited to join us online daily at 7:30pm

Contact

maria.magnusson-cwl@shaw.ca

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 by email at glenthel@shaw.ca

For more information, please visit: www.mothersprayers.org or https://stclare.ca/parish-life/faith-formation/mothers-prayer/

Please contact the parish office to make arrangements for

baptisms, weddings, funerals and other Sacraments.

If you wish to book a Mass Intention, please send your request via email 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.

We are able to accept multiple Mass intentions on Fridays. For all other days, we can book one intention only.

Please pray for the sick of our Parish

George Allen, Michael and Carol Berry, Lourdes Cabael, Claudia Eberle, Roberto Baguio, Suzanne Davies, Connie Tarling, Matthew Tarling, Valerie Ng, See Siew Kiang, Melvin Anthony, Peter Adamkovics, Aldo de Loza, Mike Van Duynhoven, Bernie & Zeny Perez, Marge Hogan, Jamie Willis, 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, 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, and all recipients of St. Clare’s Prayer Shawls.

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