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Mailing Address: 1320 Johnson Street, Coquitlam, BC V3B 4T5
Street Address: 2888 Delahaye Drive, Coquitlam, BC
Phone: (604)941-4800
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St. Clare Updates for
December 21, 2024 - January 3, 2025
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As we gather to celebrate the birth of Christ, let us pause to reflect on the profound mystery and beauty of the coming Messiah. Over 2,000 years ago, the long-awaited promise of God was fulfilled in a humble manger in Bethlehem.
Isaiah foretold, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).
This prophecy reminds us that Jesus' coming is the ultimate expression of God’s love and His desire to dwell among us. As we celebrate His first coming, let us also turn our hearts toward the promise of His return. Just as the shepherds and wise men awaited the Messiah with expectation, we, too, are called to live with hope and readiness for the day He will come again in glory.
Let us be a light to the world, proclaiming the Good News of Christ’s birth and His promise to make all things new.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Fr. Maciej
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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
There will be no confession
after first Friday Mass.
No registration or appointment required.
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Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul | |
"Anchoring Ourselves within God's Goodness"
Regular readers will know that I have a partlcular fondness for the writing of Fr Ron Rolheiser OMI. So here is my Christmas treat to you.
A classic quotation: "We need to hold and carry within us the tension between being obedient to our churches and not betraying the critical voices within our own conscience. If we do that honestly, one thing will eventually constellate inside us as an absolute: God is good ! "
Don't forget to click on the link at the bottom
We wish all readers a happy and holy Christmas !
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Looking Back (but only one week !) | | |
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"Am I 'in the pink'?"
On the third Sunday of Advent, the Church commemorated ‘Gaudete Sunday’, where ‘Gaudete’, as we hear in the entrance antiphon taken from Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, translates to ‘Rejoice’. In our second reading, we are also exhorted by Paul to ‘rejoice’ – and not just for now, mind you, but always!
"Thinking Faith" / British Jesuits))))
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Registration forms, Mass offerings and other mail may be dropped at any time in the mail slot of the parish office door located on 1320 Johnson Street.
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The parish office is closed on statutory holidays.
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SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES
2025
Available now for pick up
in the church lobby!
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Assigning of envelopes is computerized and based on the frequency of envelopes used in 2024.
Parishioners donating through Pre Authorized Payment (PAP) or online through the Archdiocese may request for a box of second collections only (half box) envelopes.
Envelopes are one of the ways to donate, in addition to online and pre-authorized payment. Not having envelopes does not necessarily mean that you are no longer a parishioner.
If you would like a box of envelopes, please contact the parish office.
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Thanks to everyone who has donated to this year’s Project Advance campaign. Because of your generosity we have received $167,416.00 in pledges from only 326 of our families or 34% of our registered parishioners.
While we have met our diocesan commitment of $61,300, we still have a long way to go to meet our parish goal of $200,000. 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 going online at projectadvance.ca. You can also complete a pledge form (available in the lobby) and put it in the collection, drop it off at the office or mail 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 call 604-683-0281. Ext. 323.
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
4th Sunday of Advent
"Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”
Luke 1:45
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Our Blessed Mother played a prominent role in God’s plan for our salvation. Through Mary “the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us”, as the Angelus Prayer proclaims. Mary’s yes is the model for our yes as we live out the Stewardship Way of Life. Elizabeth exclaimed, “And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” We can ask the same question with confidence and our hearts should leap for joy knowing we have a mother, praying for us “now and at the hour of our death. Amen.”
Copyright © 2024 Catholic Diocese of Wichita
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Thank you for all your support in spreading the spirit of Christmas to the less fortunate in our community. | |
DONATIONS WILL BE COLLECTED UNTIL DECEMBER 22! | |
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
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 love, peace, strength and comfort. If you know of someone undergoing treatment for cancer or for another serious illness and who might benefit from a prayer shawl, within our parish or beyond, please contact Laura and 604-944-9064 or ccml@telus.net.
Shawls are available by donation and please make cheque donations payable to St. Clare of Assisi Parish.
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DO YOU EVER ASK YOURSELF...
What am I looking for in life?
What is the meaning of my life?
How can I be a better person?
What can I do about the loneliness I feel?
How can I come to know God's love?
How can I know the right path God has in store for me?
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If you are asking these questions, or questions like them, the Catholic way of life awaits you. Click here for more information | |
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CHILDREN'S LITURGY
for children 4 to 8 years old
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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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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
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BIBLE PORTAGE
(Carry THE Message)
Join us Tuesdays after 9am Mass!
We read, chat about the Sunday readings, and seek more insight into them.
Our group is small, friendly, and welcoming. We invite you to join us or visit any week when you have time. We meet after Mass each Tuesday in the basement of the parish center.
And as Tiny Tim reminds us each year, "God Bless us, everyone!"
E: wccmms@gmail.com
PH: 604-754-2762
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LEGION OF MARY
Thursdays
from 9:45am to 11am
Room 2
Parish Centre
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To join the Legion of Mary as active or auxiliary member, please call:
778 986 7516
To request a visit of Our Lady of Fatima into your home please call:
604 945 6623
To learn more about the Legion of Mary please login to legionofmaryyvrcomitium.com
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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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BAPTISMS
Join us in welcoming Psalm Miracle Galvez and Elisha Ocampo who were recently baptized into the Catholic community.
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FUNERALS
Let us pray for the repose of the souls of Teresa Beker and Craig Barton who recently passed away.
May they 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
Donations may be dropped in the collection basket circulated at Sunday Mass or in the box located 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 designated collection box will be available at the back of the church.
There will be a Special Collection is for Christmas and New Year's Day.
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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 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.
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Please pray for the sick of our Parish
Valerie Ng, See Siew Kiang, Melvin Anthony, Peter Adamkovics, Aldo de Loza, Mike Van Duynhoven, Bernie & Zeny Perez, Craig Barton, 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, 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, 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 | |
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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