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

Street Address: 2888 Delahaye Drive, Coquitlam, BC

Phone: (604)941-4800

The next ebulletin will run from February 28 - March 27

(a period of 4 weeks instead of the usual 2 weeks)

Greetings!

This Sunday we hear a challenging passage from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:17–37). Jesus tells us that He has not come to abolish the Law but to fulfill it. Then He raises the bar: not only shall we not kill, but we must root out anger; not only shall we not commit adultery, but we must purify our hearts; not only shall we avoid false oaths, but we must let our “Yes” mean yes.

Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, is precisely this journey from the surface to the heart. The ashes we receive are simple and sobering: “Remember that you are dust…” They remind us that life is fragile, time is short, and eternity is real. But ashes are also a sign of hope. They mark the soil where something new can grow. Lent is not about external performance; it is about interior conversion. Jesus wants more than minimal obedience - He wants our hearts.

This past February 11, on the memorial of our Lady of Lourdes and the World Day of the Sick, we celebrated in our parish the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. It was a moving witness of faith and hope. In that sacrament, Christ the Divine Physician touched the wounds of body and soul. We were reminded that suffering, united to the Cross, is never meaningless. As we begin Lent, let us carry in prayer those who were anointed, all who are ill, and those who care for them. Their hidden sacrifices are a powerful Lenten offering for our whole community.

May this Lent be a time of deeper honesty before God. Let us examine not only our actions but our attitudes. Let us fast not only from food, but from resentment. Let us give alms not only from our surplus, but from the heart. Let us pray not only with words, but with trust.

If we allow Christ to fulfil the law within us, Easter will not simply be a date on the calendar - it will be a resurrection in our lives.

As we begin this holy season of Lent, I wish you a time of deep grace, sincere conversion, and renewed closeness to Christ. May prayer strengthen you, fasting purify you, and charity open your hearts to others. Let us walk together toward Easter with renewed hope and joy of the Gospel.

With blessing, prayer and gratitude for each of you,

Fr. Roman

Parish and Project Advance tax receipts that are not picked up by February 22nd will be sent by mail.

Tax receipts for online donations are issued by the Archdiocese of Vancouver. For inquiries regarding online donations, please phone the Archdiocese at 604-683-0281.

UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTION

St. Joseph's Society - February 22

for infirm and retired priests

Please drop your donation in the Sunday collection basket or in the designated drop box located at the back of the church.

The parish office will be closed for BC Family Day.

There will be no confessions and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on the first Fridays in Lent.

THANK YOU MESSAGE FROM ANNA MAGNUSSON

Me and my family want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the parishioners of St. Clare for your incredible support in helping raise funds for the Orphanages in El Salvador. 

Thanks to your generosity, this year we raised $ 9,214.46, and in addition, some families from our church kindly donated a refrigerator, a stove, and a washing machine, bringing the total value of the donation to $12,304.68. 

Sister Ursula, the Superior, would also like to express her sincere gratitude to Father Maciej for his continued support, and to all parishioners. Please know that she keeps you all in her prayers.

May God bless each and every one of you for your generosity, kindness, and compassion.

Anna and the Magnusson family

Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul

Do you want to grow in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ? Ask the Lord to pour his Holy Spirit upon you to deepen your faith, hope, and love for God and for the plan he has for your life.

"Lord Jesus Christ, fill me with the power of your Holy Spirit and let me grow in the knowledge of your great love and truth. Let your Spirit be aflame in my heart that I may know and love you more fervently and strive to do your will in all things."

The Holy Spirit reveals who Jesus truly is - the Son of God and Savior of the world

When John says he did not know Jesus (John 1:31,33) he was referring to the hidden reality of Jesus' divinity. But the Holy Spirit in that hour revealed to John Jesus' true nature, such that John bore witness that this is the Son of God. How can we be certain that Jesus is truly the Christ, the Son of the living God? The Holy Spirit makes the Lord Jesus Christ known to us through the gift of faith. God gives us his Spirit as our helper and guide who opens our hearts and minds to receive and comprehend the great mystery and plan of God - to unite all things in his Son, our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:10).

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Contact

maria.magnusson-cwl@shaw.ca

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, the priest can accept one intention only per day.

Please pray for the sick of our Parish

Crystal Phung, Allan Thiele, John Seifert, George Allen, Michael and Carol Berry, Claudia Eberle, Suzanne Davies, Connie Tarling, Matthew Tarling, Valerie Ng, Melvin Anthony, Peter Adamkovics, Aldo de Loza, Mike Van Duynhoven, Bernie & Zeny Perez, Marge Hogan, Jamie Willis, Helen Dougan, 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.

The Diocesan CWL is hosting a Diocesan World Day of Prayer "Lenten Event" joining other sisters of Christian denominations in the Vancouver Archdiocese.

This Lent, let’s move forward On Track for Justice

“The Church, like a mother, accompanies those who are walking.”

— Pope Leo XIV (Dilexi te, §75)

Development and Peace — Caritas Canada’s 2026 Share Lent campaign, On Track for Justice, has been launched! Together, let’s walk hand in hand with communities in the Global South who are working for justice, peace and dignity. How?

1. By donating online at devp.org/give or during the Solidarity Sunday collection on March 22, the fifth Sunday of Lent. Your generosity helps support over 59 projects in 34 countries around the world!

2. Get the Mini-magazine and follow the Solidarity Calendar with your family. Discover all the resources at devp.org/lent/resources.

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