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St. Clare Updates for
September 16 - 29, 2023
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We are all slowly settling in to the daily or weekly routine of our usual group meetings and activities.
We welcome back all of you not only in our church liturgies, but also in our parish gatherings. We have over 113 children back in our religion classes, 11 new participants in our RCIA program, just to mention a few.
Having again an Assistant Pastor in our church, I want to reintroduce that on first Fridays of the month, we will have a short exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. This will be done right at the end of the Mass and will last 10-15 minutes. I hope this will remind us all about this ancient treasure of the Church, the sublime beauty of God’s presence among us!
Also, coming soon is the blessing of the animals. It will be the first time since the Covid pandemic. More details in the bulletin.
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
No registration or appointment required.
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Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul | |
Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows | |
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The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows on September 15. But there is a history of SEVEN Sorrows of Our Blessed Mother unknown to many of us. They are all based on scripture and help us recall Mary’s role in salvation history. Click on the link below to learn more about this ancient practice.
From St Anthony Messenger magazine
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I have always been fascinated by the Archangels; perhaps not surprising, since I am named after one, and I have a younger sister named after another. (Which, you may ask?) To many there is a variety of arch-angels; for the Catholic church there are three: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael.
Michael ("who is Like God?") whose name is a battle cry, both a shield and a weapon, who defends the friends of God against Satan.
Gabriel ("strength of God"): his most important mission - to announce to the virgin Mary that she would be the mother of the Messiah.
Raphael ("divine healer") who, disguised as Azariah, takes care of blinded Tobit on his journey.
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Traditional Prayer to St Michael | |
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St Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of battle.
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou,
Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God,
thrust down into hell Satan, and all wicked spirits,
who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.
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Parish Office Hours
Monday to Friday
9am to 12pm
1pm to 3pm
The parish office is closed on statutory holidays.
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SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES
Contact the parish office to request envelopes and arrange for pick up.
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APRIL TO JUNE QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT | |
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Project Advance 2023!
Thank you to everyone who has donated to this year’s Project Advance campaign. Because of your generosity we have received $106,089.72 in pledges from only 239 of our families or 25% of our registered parishioners. While we have met our diocesan commitment of $59,400, we still have a long way to go to meet our parish goal of $250,000. 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 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. 50323.
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
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 17, 2023
“For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.”
Romans 14:8
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This is the essence of stewardship – everything we have and everything we are is a gift from God. We aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts that God has given us, especially our very own lives. Pray to God, daily, and ask Him how He is calling you to the live the life that He intended for you..
Copyright © 2022 Archdiocese of St. Louis
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ST. CLARE'S
LAVENDER SALE
Weekend of
September 16 & 17
Sachets of lavender will be on sale in the church lobby after Mass.
This year’s fundraiser is in support of Ukraine.
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MISSING ALTAR CLOTH!
The parish is missing a white, embroidered altar cloth. Someone may have taken it to wash or dryclean. If you have done so, please return it in the Sacristy.
Thank you.
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EXPOSITION OF THE
BLESSED SACRAMENT
after the 9am first Friday Mass
(for 10 - 15 minutes)
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
RCIA sessions have started, but it’s not too late to register for our program! We meet every Thursday from 7 – 9 pm in the parish centre basement.
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The sessions are open to Christians and non-Christians who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. Parishioners are also welcome.
For information, please contact Marimae at marimaem@shaw.ca or 604-492-2001.
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CHILDREN'S LITURGY
Resumes
Sunday, September 24th
at the 11:00am Mass
It is open to children 4 to 8 years old.
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CWL
COFFEE SOCIAL
MEETING
Saturday, September 23
after 9am Mass
Parish Centre basement
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Sunday, October 8
3pm
in the Parish Centre
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Executive and General Meeting - September 26, 2023 at 6:30 and 7pm
Come to our first meeting this fall - pizza will be served! Please RSVP and bring $10.00 so we know how much pizza to buy!
Holy Hour - September 28th at 7pm
Knights and their families and friends are invited to our next monthly Holy Hour at the Adoration Chapel.
Parish Pancake Breakfast - Sunday, October 1, 2023
(after the 8:30am and 11:00 am Masses)
Breakfast is by donation. To volunteer contact GK Mike.
Joining the Knights
For information about the Knights of Columbus please visit our websites at kofc.org and kofcbc.org or contact St. Clare's Council #14225 Grand Knight Mike Blackstock at mikeblackstock@gmail.com or 604 760 9035. Join the Knights free online at https://www.kofc.org/secure/en/join/join-kofc.html (local council 14225).
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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
GOSPEL OF JOHN
Mondays after the 9am Mass
in the Parish Centre basement
Everyone is welcome!
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"Come and See"; Hear and read the "Fourth part of the One Gospel", the Gospel of John!
Bring your Bible, pray to receive more. Discover this 'Last' Gospel, written in a 'different' style but still the SAME message; JESUS! The focus of this Gospel is...well...why don't you "Come and See".
Email or Call Matthew:
biblemondaystc@gmail.com
6047542762
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BIBLE PORTAGE
Tuesdays after the 9am Mass
in the Parish Centre basement
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Come and 'Portage' in words and conversation with us, in similar manner as the Apostles did with Jesus! Read talk, Listen, share, discover, challenge yourself, and grow as the Apostles did when talking, and listening to Jesus.
Email or Call Matthew:
bibleportage@gmail.com
6047542762
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LEGION OF MARY
Thursdays
from 9:45am to 11am
Room 2
Parish Centre
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Why You Should Join the Legion of Mary...
Christ has no hands but your hands to do His work today.
He has no feet but your feet to lead men in His way.
He has no tongue but your tongue to tell men how He died.
He has no help but your help to bring men to His side.
To join the Legion of Mary, please call:
Ofelia Estrada at (604)240-9101 or Lourdes Cabael at (778)986-7516.
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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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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
If you know of someone undergoing treatment for cancer and who would benefit from receiving a prayer shawl within our parish or beyond, please contact Laura at 604-944-9064 or ccml@telus.net
Shawls are available by donation.
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A prayer shawl is a shawl that has been knitted or crocheted within our parish for someone who is facing treatment for cancer. 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 warmth, peace, strength and comfort. | |
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BAPTISMS
Join us in welcoming Leander Edward James McCabe and Theodore James Barnett who were recently baptized into the Catholic community.
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FUNERAL
Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Ellen Bangma. 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
If you wish to continue to make your donation at mass, drop your donation in one of the collection boxes 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 collection box at the back of the church will be specifically labeled for that collection.
Upcoming special collections:
Weekend of September 24 - Needs of the Canadian Church
This annual charitable initiative assists the Bishops in their ministry of accompanying, teaching, guiding, sanctifying and caring for the Church in Canada.
UKRAINIAN SUPPORT - We will continue to leave a donation box on the table in the church lobby as they need continued support. Thank you.
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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 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 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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We are able to accept multiple Mass intentions on Fridays. For all other days, we can book one Mass intention only. | |
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Please pray for the sick of our Parish
Jamie Willis, Molly Kong, 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, Valerie Ng 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 | |
Join Domestic Abuse Services - Our Lady of Good Counsel Society for the Walk to Keep the Dream Alive on Saturday, September 16, 10am-12pm at Tynehead Regional Park, Surrey. Proceeds are essential to the continuance of our counselling program and will also support our second-stage transition home; ensuring Eva's House is a comfortable place to heal. Super heroes vs Disney heroes...wear your hero ensemble to show the world, you won't stand for violence! www.DomesticAbuseServices.ca | |
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WORLDWIDE
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Weekend Marriage Retreat
October 27 - 29
Registration closes on October 17
You both deserve it!
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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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