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Mailing Address: 1320 Johnson Street, Coquitlam, BC V3B 4T5
Street Address: 2888 Delahaye Drive, Coquitlam, BC
Phone: (604)941-4800
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St. Clare Updates for
January 18 - February 7, 2025
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Fr. Maciej is currently away and will return on Wednesday, January 22. Meanwhile, Fr. Scott will be celebrating Masses here at St. Clare's.
As well, please note that this ebulletin covers a period of three weeks instead of two weeks. The usual bi-weekly schedule resumes on February 8.
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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 first Friday Mass.
No registration or appointment required.
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Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul | |
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Archbishop Óscar Romero (1917 - 1980): Preacher of Love and Justice
Let us not tire of preaching love, for this is the force that will overcome the world. Let us never tire of preaching love. Even if we see waves of violence coming to drown out the fire of Christian love, love must win out. It is the only thing that can.
Archbishop Óscar Romero, homily, September 25, 1977
(His last recorded words: "In the name of God, in the name of this suffering people, I ask you—I implore you—I command you in the name of God: stop the repression!”
The following evening [March 24 1980], while performing a funeral mass in the Chapel of Divine Providence Hospital, Archbishop Oscar Romero was shot to death by a paid assassin).
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Blessed Nikolaus Gross (1898 - 1945)
After years of political activism, Nikolaus was arrested on August 12, 1944. His letters from prison testify to his spirit of prayer and dedication to his family.
Blessed Nikolaus Gross was executed on January 23, 1945. The priest who was with him at the time of his death testified, “Gross bowed his head silently during the blessing. His face already seemed illuminated by the glory into which he was getting ready to enter.” He was beatified in 2001.
"The majority of great enterprises result from daily fulfilment of one's duty in small, everyday things. What is valuable in the doing is our special love for the poor and the sick."
Blessed Nikolaus (in 1943)
"Blessed Nikolaus Gross teaches us to obey God rather than men. Our time urgently needs convinced Christians, who listen to the voice of their conscience and have the courage to speak out when it is a question of the transcendence of the human person."
Pope John Paul II
(during the beatification of Blessed Nikolaus)
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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 will be closed on
Monday, February 17 for Family Day.
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SUNDAY OFFERING ENVELOPES
2025
Available now for pick up
in the church lobby!
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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.
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2024 TAX RECEIPTS
Available in mid February
Tax receipts for donations made online through the Archdiocese will be sent directly to donors via email.
For inquiries regarding online donations, contact the Archdiocese of Vancouver at 604-683-0281.
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The Jubilee is an experience of faith and a profound encounter with the Lord. The official Prayer allows pilgrims from all over the world to use the same words to express gratitude to God for the Jubilee experience and request the grace of forgiveness. (from jubilaem2025.va) | |
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STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 19
The Spirit is manifested differently in each one for the benefit of all.”
1 Corinthians 12:7
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St. Paul tells us that God blesses each of us for a reason. How has God blessed you? Are you using your gifts according to God's plan? How are you helping to build the Kingdom of God here on earth? Remember that if you don't do the work God has planned for you, no one else can do it. Live the life God has in store for you. Take time to discern your charisms (gifts of the Holy Spirit). Experience the supernatural peace and joy that God desires for you.
Copyright © 2025 Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth
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CWL MEETING
Parish Centre
10am (after the 9am Mass)
We have a special guest speaker Solange Legal who will tell us her journey as an indigenous person of Faith, our own parishioner,
a wife and mother, her work in our archdiocese and hear all about her CD…beautiful music and voice!
Coffee and some treats to enjoy.
There is much information to share and events coming up in 2025…including our CWL Council’s 25th anniversary!!
Please come!!
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Executive and General Meetings
Monday, January 20
6:30pm and 7pm
Make it your New Year's resolution to get involved in our local council!
Our executive meetings are open, so please feel free to come early.
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TUESDAY FAITH SHARING GROUP
January 28 - March 18
Tuesdays from 2pm to 3:15pm
via Zoom
Please join us as we read and discuss the book ‘The Way of Beatitude’ by Father Casey Cole, OFM.
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For more details and to register please contact Gillian Queenan at queenans@gmail.com or by phone at 604-375-5566. | |
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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CHILDREN'S LITURGY
for children 4 to 8 years old
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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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MONDAY BIBLE SHARING
WHAT: Share the Bible with Others or Just Listen
WHEN: Monday Mornings after Mass or Join us when you can
WHERE: St Clare Parish Basement
WHO: Anyone interested in Discovering the Bible More
WHY: To Grow in Knowledge of the Word of God then Live it
HOW: "Come and See”
Questions?
Call/Email Matthew, 6047542762 wwcmms@gmail.com
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BIBLE PORTAGE
(Carry THE Message)
Join us Tuesdays after 9am Mass!
We read, chat about the Sunday readings, and seek more insight into them.
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
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LEGION OF MARY
Thursdays
from 9:45am to 11am
Room 2
Parish Centre
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How to Join the Legion of Mary:
- You join a local group called the Praesidium.
- You are taken on probation for at least three months.
- During the time you sample the Legion system and take part in Legion works. At the end of the probation period, you can decide whether or not you wish to take on full membership.
Please contact your local praesidium at 778-986-7516.
May the Holy Spirit bless and guide you.
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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 Blake Sol Tahum Agpalo who was recently baptized into the Catholic community.
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FUNERALS
Let us pray for the repose of the souls of Amado Dimal and Craig Barton who recently passed away. May they 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.
There will be a Special Collection is for Christmas and New Year's Day.
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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
Valerie Ng, See Siew Kiang, Melvin Anthony, Peter Adamkovics, Aldo de Loza, Mike Van Duynhoven, Bernie & Zeny Perez, Craig Barton, Marge Hogan, Jamie Willis, 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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In and Around the Diocese | |
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PERMANENT DIACONATE PROGRAM
With strong support from Archbishop Miller, the Permanent Diaconate Program is currently starting a sixth cohort of men who will begin formation for the permanent diaconate in September 2025.
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The Permanent Diaconate Office is holding two Inquirers’ Sessions for those interested in the permanent diaconate. Men, with their wives, wishing to be considered for this new cohort must attend one of these sessions. They will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre from 9 am to 11 am, and on Saturday January 25, 2025, at St. Nicholas Parish, Langley, from 10 am to 12 pm. | |
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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