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Mailing Address: 1320 Johnson Street, Coquitlam, BC V3B 4T5
Street Address: 2888 Delahaye Drive, Coquitlam, BC
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St. Clare Updates for
June 29 - July 26, 2024
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Our summer break has arrived, indeed. Many of our friends and family members left already on the long weekend. Many more will follow in the weeks to come. I hope that this will be a great time for all of you to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. We all need that in our lives, even if just for a moment.
That said, mark your calendars for some important dates:
1. July 6th (Saturday) 9am Mass will be Pro Life Mass celebrated by our Archbishop Michael Miller. Join us if you can.
2. August 11th (Sunday) 11am Mass for our Parish annual feast of St. Clare celebrated by Archbishop Miller and hopefully Fr. Scott will join us too. After the Mass a big BBQ festivity will follow.
3. October 5th (Saturday) 5pm special Mass followed by our Gala Dinner with a special program for our 25th Anniversary.
With all the possible travels you may be involved with, I still hope to see you around. Please don’t hesitate to come with your guests and visitors so we can share our time and holy space, worshipping together our Lord.
Fr. Maciej
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Help us keep the air we share in the church healthy and fragrance-free.
The chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick, especially those with fragrance sensitivities, asthma, allergies and other medical conditions.
Please refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, aftershave and other fragrances in the church. Use unscented personal care products.
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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 every first Friday Mass.
No registration or appointment required.
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Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul | | |
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St Boniface
"In her voyage across the ocean of this world, the Church is like a great ship being pounded by the waves of life's different stresses. Our duty is not to abandon this ship but to keep her on her course.
Let us stand fast in what is right, and prepare our souls for trial. Let us wait upon God's strengthening aid and say to him: "O Lord, you have been our refuge in all generations." Let us trust in him who has placed this burden upon us. What we ourselves cannot bear let us bear with the help of Christ. For he is all-powerful, and he tells us: "My yoke is easy, and my burden light." Let us continue the fight on the day of the Lord. The days of anguish and of tribulation have overtaken us; if God so wills, "let us die for the holy laws of our fathers," so that we may deserve to obtain an eternal inheritance with them."
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Those Scribes & Pharisees
As always, they pose a false dilemma to Jesus. It’s “either/or.” Either Jesus must accept Caesar totally, or rebel against Rome. Such is how the world sees it. It’s still either/or. Either we embrace Darwinism (no questions asked), or we cling to Creationism. Either we are tolerant of alternate lifestyles, or we are insufferable bigots. But things are more complicated than that. Moreover, the Catholic faith is often “both/and.” Hence, we give to Caesar and to God what belongs to each. And how do we decide what belongs to whom? That’s where things get tricky. And that is precisely why we are called as Christians to develop our gifts, our intelligence, our prayer life―so as to make the right choices. Catholicism is not a religion for robots. It demands that we use our freedom and gifts responsibly to do God’s will. Am I using my gifts well? Do I develop my skills and intellect so as to better serve God?
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"Lord, because you have made me, I owe you the whole of my love; because you have redeemed me, I owe you the whole of myself; because you have promised so much, I owe you all my being. Moreover, I owe you as much more love than myself as you are greater than I, for whom you gave yourself and to whom you promised yourself. I pray you, Lord, make me taste by love what I taste by knowledge; let me know by love what I know by understanding. I owe you more than my whole self, but I have no more, and by myself I cannot render the whole of it to you. Draw me to you, Lord, in the fullness of love. I am wholly yours by creation; make me all yours, too, in love."
Prayer of St Anselm (1033-1109)
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SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
JULY & AUGUST
Monday to Friday
9am to 12pm
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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 Monday, July 1 for Canada Day.
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SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES
2024
Contact the parish office
to request for envelopes or
arrange for pick up
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For those donating online through the Archdiocese or pre-authorized payment through the parish, box sets of "second collections only" envelopes are available on request. | |
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Project Advance 2024!
The volunteers in the lobby are gone but our Project Advance 2024 Campaign continues until December 31st. Our commitment to the diocese this year is $61,300, but we hope to raise much more to help pay our mortgage. To date, we have received $30,704 in pledges from 84 of our families.
We are concerned that many of you still have not received Father’s letter and pledge form though the diocese mailed them weeks ago. If that is the case, Father’s letter is reprinted below, and pledge forms are available if you need them in the lobby (in the rack on the wall on the lefthand side as you exit the building).
As this year marks our 25th anniversary, Fr. Maciej has asked that we make a special effort to participate in this year’s Project Advance campaign to ensure that our parish continues to thrive for generations to come. Twenty-five years ago our property was just wooded lot, plus a house which became the rectory. Much of the funding that has given us the church, the parish centre plus the gardens and parking lots has come from Project Advance contributions.
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 completing a pledge form and either leaving it in a collection box or basket at the church, by dropping it off at the office or by mailing 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 go online at projectadvance.ca, or call 604-683-0281 ext. 323.
A special note for anyone who has donated 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 or send you a duplicate tax receipt from past years.
Our way forward begins with your generosity in growing our parish and our local Catholic community. We’re grateful for your support. Thank you!
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STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 30
“…as a matter of equality your abundance at the present time should supply their want, so that their abundance may supply your want, that there may be equality.”
2 CORINTHIANS 8:14
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One of the tenants of living a grateful and generous lifestyle is giving without expecting anything in return. It is important that we not only grow, nurture, and share our gifts; but that we also teach our children and encourage others to do the same. This is the communal aspect of our Catholic faith. We are the “Body of Christ.” We are called to be dependent on each other and not live in isolation.
Copyright © 2022 Archdiocese of St. Louis
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PREP is over for another year!
Returning registration forms should be in before June 15 to avoid a late fee of $25. There is no late fee for new registrations, but we encourage you to get them in early. Because of classroom availability we have a limit to class size. Forms can be dropped off at the office and just put through the mail slot or put in the collection boxes in the church foyer.
New registrations can access the forms on our website (stclare.ca) or in the brochure rack in the foyer of the church. PREP classes will continue to be on Wednesdays from 6:30- 7:45PM starting on September 11th with an opening Mass. Classes are held for students in Grades 1-7 at a public school.
This year we need teachers for a few of our classes. If you have some experience in this area and you feel God calling you to serve, please contact Marna at stclareprep@gmail.com.
Thank you!
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CHILDREN'S LITURGY
Children's liturgy will be taking a break in the summer and will resume in September.
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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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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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BIBLE SHARING
EVERY MONDAY
9:30am to 11am after Mass
in the Parish Centre Basement
We invite you to join us each Monday for Bible Sharing or 'drop in' ANY Monday you can.
The main focus each week is to discuss the Mass Readings from Sunday the day before.
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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
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BIBLE PORTAGE
Join us Tuesdays after 9am Mass!
Chat about the Sunday readings and homily and share what the readings and homily mean to you.
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Join us weekly or drop in any week when you have time after Mass each Tuesday in the basement of the parish center.
God bless all of us! Amen.
Email or Call Matthew:
bibleportage@gmail.com
6047542762
So, join, visit, or just drop-in.
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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 Izaiah Nikson Salvador, Madelyn Nicol Zumbach and Lucia Guadalupe Esquivel Zaldivar, who were recently baptized into the Catholic community.
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Congratulations to Emilia Botero who received First Holy Communion on Saturday, June 15. May your First Holy Communion be a beautiful reminder of God's love and grace.
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FUNERAL
Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Sara Sarabosing who recently passed away. May she 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.
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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
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.
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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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St. Joseph Port Moody
Laudato Si’ Circle
July meeting
at the ƛ̓éxətəm (Colony Farm)
Regional Park
All are invited.
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The July Laudato Si’ Circle meeting will bring us to the beautiful ƛ̓éxətəm (Colony Farm) Regional Park. Come and join us to meditate on God’s creation and learn about the Park’s history and nature activities.
You are going to have a nature treat at the July meeting at the beautiful ƛ̓éxətəm (Tla-hut-um, formerly Colony Farm) Regional Park (https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/ƛ̓éx%C9%99t%C9%99m-%28tla-hut-um%29-regional-park). This park is full of nature beauty, history and is the home of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation Reserve.
Date: Thursday July 4th, 2024
Time: 7:30-9:00pm
Meeting location: picnic table area at Colony Farm Road, Coquitlam
Please email laudatosiportmoody@gmail.com for more information or let us know if you want to join.
Go all the way to the last parking lot (NOT the first small one when you turn into Colony Farm Road from Lougheed Highway). Meet at the picnic table area between the parking lot and community garden. If you see the red public washroom, you are at the right place.
How to get there: bike, bus (#169, then 11 minutes walk to the meeting location). If you drive, carpool is highly recommended.
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WORLDWIDE
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
October 25 - 27
Rekindle the romance, remind yourselves why you fell in love and learn how to make a good marriage even better!
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The Archdiocese of Vancouver and Catholic Street Missionaries invite young adults 19-30 to join us for the Hope on the Horizon outreach and leadership program happening between August 6-21st in downtown Vancouver. The program is designed to introduce young people to the life of a street missionary, sharing a life of prayer and service with others who go out into the streets bringing the love of Jesus to the homeless. For two and a half weeks, participants will live a communal life, praying, learning, and reaching out to our homeless friends on the streets. There will be street outreach training, faith formation and personal skills development. We will also enjoy recreational activities together. Food and accommodation will be provided.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.catholicstreetmissionaries.org/horizon
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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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