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

Street Address: 2888 Delahaye Drive, Coquitlam, BC

Phone: (604)941-4800

Hello St Clare,

I hope and pray that you are enjoying the spirit of the Advent Season. As we prepare for Christmas, let us remember to keep Christ at the center of all we do. Whether sending Christmas cards or greetings, let us stay focused on the true meaning of the season. It is not merely a "happy holiday" season; it is so much more. I encourage you to say "Merry Christmas"—whether you're shopping, visiting friends, at work, or simply walking down the street.

This year, we are truly blessed as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of our St. Clare Family. There have been so many special events to mark this milestone:

• A heartfelt thank you to Joey Albert, the One Voice Choir, and all the performers and backstage volunteers who helped organize the concert on November 30th. It was a magical night filled with music that touched and transformed the hearts of everyone who attended!
• Looking ahead, we invite you to join us for Brunch with Santa this Sunday, December 8th, after the 11 a.m. Mass.
• Don't miss our Christmas Potluck on Friday, December 13th. It’s another wonderful opportunity to celebrate together as a community. You can still sign up to participate!

Although I usually refrain from making recommendations, I am often asked where to purchase a Bible. There are two excellent Catholic bookstores in Greater Vancouver: St. Andrew’s Bookstore in Burnaby and Holy Family Bookstore in Langley. Both are wonderful places to find religious articles, Catholic books, and Bibles.

For those who prefer online options, I highly recommend visiting The Word on Fire website. This platform offers a wealth of Catholic resources and beautifully printed materials. Recently, they published a multi-volume edition of the Bible, and I particularly recommend the Gospels volume—a stunning edition with insightful commentaries and explanations of the Sacred Text. It’s well worth exploring online.

On another note, mark your calendar for our Parish Advent Penitential Service. There will be a number of priests to hear confessions on Thursday, December 19^th at 7 pm.

May God bless you abundantly as we continue our journey through Advent together.

Fr. Maciej

P.S. Each year at Christmas time, I am deeply grateful and touched by your thoughtfulness and generosity. Abundant gifts of chocolates and sweets can be overwhelming especially for one person. That said, I kindly request no sweets please.

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.

Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul

Born in the town of Xavier, Kingdom of Navarre, he was a companion of Ignatius of Loyola and one of the first seven Jesuits who took vows of poverty and chastity at Montmartre, Paris in 1534. He led an extensive mission into Asia, mainly the Portuguese Empire in the East, and was influential in evangelization work, most notably in early modern India. As a representative of the king of Portugal, he was also the first major Christian missionary to venture into Borneo, the Maluku Islands, Japan, and other areas. He is considered to be one of the greatest missionaries since Paul the Apostle.

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. 

The parish office is closed on statutory holidays.

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.

Project Advance 2024!

Thank you to everyone who has donated to this year’s Project Advance campaign. Because of your generosity we have received $148,151.32 in pledges from only 295 of our families or 31% 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. Donations must be received on or before December 31, 2024, in order to receive 2024 tax receipt.

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!

During the Christmas shopping season, it is easy to get caught up in the frenzy of buying gifts. But is that “gift” truly an expression of your love for the other person. Or, are you just fulfilling your “obligation” to give them something? To grow in friendship with someone, you need to spend time with them and learn what is of value to them. Maybe this year, buy less “stuff” and spend more time with those you love.

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THE ADVENT TREE IS UP!

1. Take one of the Colour Tags or Gift Certificate Envelopes off the tree.

2. Purchase the GIFT or GIFT CERTIFICATE.

3. Place the GIFT in a gift bag & attach the original tag from the tree to the gift.

    Place the GIFT CERTIFICATE (or cash/cheque) in the envelope provided

and drop it in the box under the Tree.

BRING THE GIFT OR GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE TREE IN CHURCH

BY THE DATE INDICATED ON THE TAG.

This is very important as it will be delivered to the recipient at an event organized by the group to which they belong near the date specified.

OTHER IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER:

1. YOU MUST ATTACH THE TAG TO THE GIFT in a gift bag when you return it to the tree. The information on this tag is our tool to ensure that your gift is delivered to the correct destination.

2. It is imperative that the VALUE of any Gift Card be indicated on the card itself & placed in the envelope from the tree.

3. If your donation is cash or cheque, the amount will be included in your parish tax receipt.

4. You are welcome to bring a Christmas tree ornament with each gift you donate. Just before Christmas, we will replace the bare Advent Tree of Need with a beautifully decorated Christmas Tree of Love.

Thank you very much for participating in our Advent Tree. By doing so, you are an answer to the prayers of the poor and needy in our area.

If you have any questions or if you would like to sponsor a family in need, please email Sharon at bzmamma@hotmail.com.

Also on sale:

• Beautifully hand-painted wooden decor signs with inspiring religious messages. 
• Exquisite rosaries and elegant rosary bracelets made with Swarovski crystals, pearls, and birthstones from Austria.

Don't miss this opportunity to support a good cause and find unique treasures for yourself or loved ones!

Payments in cash, credit card and debit are accepted.

We are looking for someone who can coordinate music, arrange rehearsal and help lead the Sunday 5PM choir. You would join a core of dedicated choir members and pianists and welcome new members. 



Please contact Peggy Maas at peggymaas43@gmail.com or 778.988.6473 for more information.

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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. 

I encourage you also, to open your Bible daily at home to read, pray and enjoy a personal relationship with the Word of God. If you have questions or comments, contact me as per below.

In Christ, 

Matthew, 604:754:2762, wccmms@gmail.com

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

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

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.

ADORATION CHAPEL

The Adoration Chapel is accessible daily. Entrance to the Adoration Chapel is open between 8am and 6pm.  

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.

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. The next Second Collection is for Youth Ministry on the weekend of December 1. to support Archdiocesan youth program

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

Valerie Ng, See Siew Kiang, Melvin Anthony, Peter Adamkovics, Aldo de Loza, Mike Van Duynhoven, Bernie & Zeny Perez, Craig Barton, Marge Hogan, Jamie Willis, 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, and all recipients of St. Clare’s Prayer Shawls.

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

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.  

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