St. Clare Updates for
May 1 - 14, 2021
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It is already the month of May and we have great hopes for this beautiful time of the year. This is also when we launch our Project Advance campaign.
Last year was challenging in many different ways, but nonetheless our campaign went very well and we are very grateful. Project Advance is a main source of revenue and has enabled us to pay down our mortgage for the land and church. It worked well in the past and we are hopeful it will continue this way. Everything we collect above the diocesan goal will stay in the parish and help us to pay monthly mortgage payments.
Remember, we are writing a new chapter of the Church history and our community. This is for generations to come. This is our response to what “We believe…” and our actions speak louder than our words.
Again, we count on your financial support and there is no doubt we will see the fruits of our work together. The easiest way to participate is by following a link on our parish website for online donations but you can also do the paper forms or contact our parish office for some assistance.
A side note. I just wanted to add a line about Fr Yarek. His mother’s surgery went very well and she is in recovery right now. He should be back on May 20th. He is very grateful for all kind words and prayers he received from St. Clare!
Fr. Maciej
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The Public Health Office (Bonnie Henry) has withdrawn the variance for any indoor/ in person masses for now with the exception of weddings, funerals and baptisms which are limited to 10 persons in attendance including the priest.
That means that for now all of our masses are closed to the public. However, our masses are live streamed on both FACEBOOK (Link) and on YOUTUBE (Link) as follows:
Daily Masses Monday through Friday at 9:00am
Weekend Mass at 5:00pm on Saturday
All of these are posted on YouTube and Facebook 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". These simple moves makes us easier to find on the web.
You can participate in all of our online masses by clicking on the links provided above or by going to our website, www.stclare.ca
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OUR CONFESSION SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
- After morning mass, Monday through Saturday at 9:30am. No registration or appointment is necessary. Please wait at the entrance of the church as Father will come and open the door after the livestream mass is finished.
Confessions are now heard in the Crying Room (by the washrooms on the east side of the church) NOT in the confessional.
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In order to help you facilitate the offertory for St Clare parish, The Archdiocese has created an Online Offertory page to facilitate one time or pre-authorized monthly or weekly giving through direct debit or credit card donations. Click on the heading above to go to the secure page. |
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We are grateful to all those who have supported Project Advance. Each and every gift is important.
You can give online at projectadvance.ca, by phone at 604-683-0281 ext. 50323, or in-person at our parish’s office. Thank you so much for your support.
If you want to watch this year's Project Advance video, please click on the link below.
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Ethical Concerns Related to Vaccines |
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Catholics are invited to be vaccinated, both in keeping with the dictates of their conscience and in contributing to the common good by promoting the health and safety of others. All COVID-19 vaccines that are medically approved by the relevant health authorities may be licitly received by Catholics. Since there is currently no choice of vaccine being offered, Catholics in good conscience may receive the vaccine that is available and offered to them. Read more at rcav.org/coronavirus
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights will hold their General Meeting on Tuesday, May 25th at 7pm. Zoom meeting details will be emailed. Please attend if you can.
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St. Clare's Knights of Columbus Council 14225 invites all men, their families and friends to the first of our Monthly Holy Hour!
We meet on the 3rd Tuesday (next date is May 18th) of each month at 7pm. It will be a virtual Holy Hour on Zoom until we can meet again in person (see link below).
It will include a series of prayers including the Rosary and Litany of St. Joseph. We
will also watch and reflect on the excellent videos provided as part of the Into the Breach KofC campaign. The format and content of the Holy Hour will evolve as we go based on feedback.
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For more information on the Knights of Columbus please visit our websites at kofc.org and kofcbc.org. If you are interested in becoming a Knight please email
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Fraternal Benefit Night for All Catholic Families, Friends and Guests
1st Session Saturday May 1st, 2021 @ 4pm (PST)
Webinar ID: 496-564-715
Fraternal Benefit Night for All Catholic Families, Friends and Guests
2nd Session Friday May 14th , 2021 @ 7pm (PST)
Webinar ID: 627-259-851
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Everyone is invited to join us daily
7:30 pm, Online
Contact
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Fundraiser for Domestic Abuse Services –
Our Lady of Good Counsel Society
Why not acknowledge and thank Mom with a one-of-a-kind hand-crafted quilt for Mother's Day? While these quilts are priceless, they have been assigned a value based on the time, material, and work involved.
BONUS: Spend $50 or more on a single item and receive a boxed angel wings keepsake in champagne gold with a cream satin ribbon - a beautiful reminder of the angels in our lives! May 1 - 7 2021. Pickup and delivery options available.
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MOTHERS' PRAYER GROUP
We are having virtual meetings every week. 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 email Thelma at glenthel@shaw.ca
Mothers Prayers which was started by two grandmothers in England celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020. For more information, please visit:
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2021 ENVELOPES
ARE IN THE LOBBY OF THE PARISH CENTRE
The Parish Centre is open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5pm except holidays
PLEASE ONLY USE ENVELOPES which have YOUR NAME and are for the CURRENT YEAR. EACH YEAR your envelope number changes so please use your new envelopes ONLY in 2021. Thank you. If you donate online or with Pre-Authorized payments, we will correct the envelope number on your donation, but we would still like you to pick up your box of envelopes.
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OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm
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ADVERTISERS IN OUR BULLETIN
There is an advertiser section at the bottom of today's bulletin. Please support these businesses as they support your parish. Clicking on their ad will take you to their web page.
If you are interested in advertising your company in our bulletin, please contact the office at stclareofassisi@shaw.ca or call 604-941-4800.
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Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul
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Stonyhurst College: Easter Meditation |
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The school was originally founded in Saint-Omer, near Calais, in 1593 by Fr Robert Persons SJ under the patronage of Philip II of Spain. The purpose of the College was to provide a Catholic education for English boys at a time when this was prohibited in the pupils’ own country. It moved first to Bruges, then Liège, before being forced during the French Revolution to move to England in 1794.
Victorian poet Gerard Manley Hopkins SJ did part of his Jesuit training there and returned to teach later. A surprise visitor reads Hopkin's poem "God's Grandeur" which captures the hope & joy of Easter.
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Stonyhurst College is a coeducational Roman Catholic independent school, adhering to the Jesuit tradition, in Lancashire, England. Its most notable alumnus is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It became co-educational in 1999. The school is rooted in the Jesuit belief that excellence in education and learning is Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam, for the greater glory of God.
a message of hope to people around the globe suffering during the coronavirus pandemic
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Our Lady, Easter, and the month of May |
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Mary, wrote Cardinal Newman, “is the first of creatures, the most acceptable child of God, the dearest and nearest to Him. It is fitting then that this month should be hers…”
He continues: "May. . . belongs to the Easter season, which lasts fifty days, and in that season the whole of May commonly falls, and the first half always. The great Feast of the Ascension of our Lord into heaven is always in May, except once or twice in forty years. Pentecost, called also Whit-Sunday, the Feast of the Holy Ghost, is commonly in May, and the Feasts of the Holy Trinity and Corpus Christi are in May not infrequently. May, therefore, is the time in which there are such frequent Alleluias, because Christ has risen from the grave, Christ has ascended on high, and God the Holy Ghost has come down to take His place."
(source: Catholic World Report)
Images (2017 Pilgrimage)
Lourdes - Statue of Our Lady (top)
Lourdes - grotto (centre)
Fatima - angel with the three children (bottom)
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Sacraments February 1 - April 30, 2021 |
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Makson Block, son of Mark & Agnes
Eva Valencia, daughter of Camilo & Brianne
Colton See, son of Chester and Elaine
Isabelle Sato, daughter of Felix and Kristel
Noah Collum, son of David and Natalie
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Jake Romano and Jerica Cruz |
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Carol Clifford
Dorothy Kennett
Waldemar Podgorski
Nettie Helgason
Laszlo Orban
Ruby La Belle
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If you wish to book a Mass Intention please email the office 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 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. 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. Please DO NOT use a collection envelope but put it in a regular envelope clearly marked for what it is for.
If you are unable to use email, mass intentions can be phoned in at 604-941-4800. We are currently booking new requests in August or September. However, if you wish an earlier date we may be able to send it to Fr. Yarek in Poland.
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Please pray for the sick of our Parish
Noah Zanatta, Bob Roy, 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, Marcel Quaghebeur, Mazoe Kaufman, Cindy Mazerolle-Kass, Anna Figura, Ed Garcia, Viray Family, Walter Banke, Etheen Lowry, Elizabeth Teixeira, Reema Ferreira, Terry McDonald, Andrew De Boda, Maurice Quaghebeur, Henry Sicking, Hari Vijay, Peggy Maas, Chad Galitzky, Al Trotter, Pat Dizy, Wieslawa Dziuba, Brett Lawrence and all recipients of St. Clare’s Prayer Shawls.
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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 1-604-826-2818. St. Clare's Monastery, Box 3370, Mission, B.C. V2V 4J5
The Poor Clares are considering a Discernment Weekend soon. If you are interested please let them know by calling the number above.
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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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Of Interest from the Diocese |
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Four & Four for You: Spring Retreat
This flexible online Retreat is presented by the Jesuit Spirituality Apostolate of Vancouver. It introduces participants to some fundamentals of Ignatian Prayer over a period of 4 weeks. Each week you will be assigned one prayer period and will have the opportunity to meet online with a spiritual director. The first lecture will begin on Monday, May 24. After that, the time of your prayer and meetings with your spiritual director are up to you and your director. There is no charge. Space is limited. Email coordinator@jsav.ca to apply.
Marriage Anniversary Mass
On Sunday, May 9, Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, will be honouring couples celebrating milestone anniversaries: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 & 60+ years of marriage.
On behalf of Archbishop Miller, we are excited to invite you to the 2021 Milestone Marriage Anniversary Mass. We will be live streaming the Mass and invite you and your family to join us.
The Mass will be celebrated for each couple with a special blessing at the end. At the time of the blessing, we will list the names of all the couples that have registered for the Mass. At end of the Mass, we will show a collage of pictures of all the couples.
Into the Deep: Saint John Paul II: A Pope of Dialogue, a Pope of Unity
Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB will describe the major initiatives and contributions of Saint John Paul II to ecumenical and interfaith dialogue. Join us on Friday, May 28 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm on Zoom. Register for free at beholdvancouver.org/events
daretocare: No one is an island
Pope Francis tells us that “we are responsible for the fragility of others as we strive to build a common future.” Let’s be inspired by people who care and work with people experiencing homelessness as we make our vision of Solidarity a reality. Join us on Friday, May 7 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm through Zoom. Register online at beholdvancouver.org/events. There will be personal testimonies and group discussion. Organized by Young Adults from SFU Chaplaincy & Focolare Movement.
Year of the Family
From March 19, 2021 through June 26, 2022 the church celebrates five years since the publication of the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia on the beauty and joy of love in the family. Pope Francis announced that this is a special year dedicated to the family.
“This special Year is an opportunity to deepen further the content of the document Amoris laetitia, through proposals and pastoral tools. These will be made available to ecclesial communities and families, to accompany them on their journey.”
Joy of the Family Week
In celebration of the Year of the Family and National Week for Life and the Family, the Archdiocese of Vancouver is hosting five virtual events for your family. Each day from May 10 to 14, we will send your family a link to a different event. We will celebrate families with a video, play Kahoot, Archbishop Miller will answer questions, we will have Tik Tok videos and finish with a family rosary. This event is organized by the Ministries and Outreach Office and ecclesial movements and new communities. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Have the Talk of a Lifetime
Have the Talk of a Lifetime helps families have important conversations about the things that matter most to them and how a person’s life story can be remembered and honoured in a meaningful way. Meaningful memorialization can be transformative, healing and comforting. Have the Talk of a Lifetime offers families practical advice and tools to help them have conversations about the things that matter most and how they hope to be remembered when they die and for generations to come. Download the free workbook at rccav.org/talk
Virtual Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Join us on Friday, May 14 - Sunday, May 16 for the Worldwide Marriage Encounter virtual weekend experience. If you desire to restore communication & rekindle romance, this weekend is for you; no travel required and from the comfort of your own home!
Did you know this weekend is open to priests and religious too? This weekend experience can help priests and religious grow in their relationships with their communities. No fee for priests & religious.
It sounds intense but it is a weekend guaranteed to transform your marriage (or you can get your old relationship back!). Rest assured, you won’t be staring at your screen the entire time either. The weekend flows nicely between screen presentations and couple work (time off-screen.)
If you desire to restore communication & rekindle romance, this weekend is for you; no travel required and from the comfort of your own home!
Listening to the Spirit through the People of God-
Pope Francis' Vision of Synodality
Austen Ivereigh, Pope Francis' biographer, offers an engaging talk on how Pope Francis is reviving synodality, a way of being church rooted in the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15, Gal 2) which involves listening to the Spirit through the People of God.
Austen illuminates Pope Francis' vision for embedding communal discernment into the life and culture of the Church, not just for the benefit of the Church but for all of humanity.
To celebrate Pentecost, St. Mark's Parish and Christian Life Community of the BC/Rockies Region are pleased to offer this talk to the public. After the talk, participants will have an opportunity to discuss the insights they gain and any invitations they sense in small group breakout rooms. Join us on Saturday, May 22 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am online. The event is free. Donations to St Mark's Parish are requested.
Registration deadline is May 20. On May 21 registered participants will receive the Zoom link and a short article to read in preparation for the talk. Register online at beholdvancouver.org/events
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Email Fraud Warning
The Archdiocese has received multiple reports from parishioners and priests who have fallen victim to a recent Internet email phishing scam. Imposters, posing as priests and using email addresses that are similar to those of our priests, have been emailing people asking for personal donations, gift cards, and other forms of financial assistance.
Never respond to emails requesting Google Play cards, iTunes cards, or any other form of personal financial assistance, even if it appears to be from a priest, deacon, religious, parish staff or bishop. If you have any doubt, please contact the sender by other means to verify any requests.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Coming Back Stronger! Join our team at Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer Parish has built a strong parish team over the years, but several of our dedicated and talented staff are moving on to new callings—one to join the Archdiocesan communications department, another to work with a major evangelizing ministry, and a third for maternity leave.
We don’t intend to replace but to rethink the positions being vacated, as we prepare to come back stronger when the pandemic ends.
We will work with you to define a role if you have the skills we need and are ready for collaborative ministry at Christ the Redeemer. To start the conversation send us a resume and a cover letter telling us how you see yourself working here.
Available are one permanent fulltime position, and a one-year fulltime maternity leave position. We’re also open to exploring with you a one-year internship if you’re taking a break from school and thinking about your future. Part-time work is also a possibility.
You need to have at least two of the following: technical abilities such as graphic design and/or video editing, experience managing social media and online community, experience with evangelization programs or faith studies, leadership experience with PREP and/or Youth Ministry, strong writing skills, a proven background in administrative support (including Microsoft Office), or facilities management experience.
Everyone on our ministry team will be an intentional disciple fully committed to the Catholic faith who enjoys working with others and presenting a welcoming face to parishioners and the public. We hope to hear from you by May 7. Please submit a resume and a cover letter to Msgr. Gregory Smith, Pastor by emailing office@ctrwestvan.ca.
Religious Education Teacher and Retreat Leader, Victoria, BC
Duties/Responsibilities of the position include:
-Teach religious education classes to students,
-Be involved in planning and implementation of grade level retreats and school turn around day,
-Provide staff leadership to ensure understanding and promotion of Catholic identity of the school,
-Assist in the preparation of the budget as it pertains to area of responsibility,
-Assist in communicating the purpose of the Religious Education Program to the parish community, staff, parents, and incoming students,
-Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of staff development in the area of annual retreat and faith development activities,
-Work to strengthen the bond between the school and parishes by supporting involvement of students/staff in Sunday liturgy,
-Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal.
Alumni Affairs and Development Manager, St. Patrick's Regional Secondary School
St. Patrick Regional Secondary is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school with 500 students from Grades 8 to 12. Priority consideration will be given to applicants with a current pastoral reference. Salary: $60,000 - $70,000. Application Deadline: Please submit CV to Mr. Ralph Gabriele, Principal at St. Patrick Regional Secondary School via rgabriele@stpats.bc.ca by April 15, 2021. Learn more at rcav.org/jobs.
Inaugural Director, Centre for Christian Engagement
The Centre for Christian Engagement at St. Mark’s College was launched in May 2019. Its mission is to help create a culture of community and dialogue by providing opportunities to address the challenges of Christians disengaging from the Church and the life of faith. The Centre for Christian Engagement was established through generous donations from the Archdiocese of Vancouver, Peter Bull, Angus Reid and Andy Szocs. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
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