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

Street Address: 2888 Delahaye Drive, Coquitlam, BC

Hello St Clare,

You know the saying, ‘Man Plans and God Laughs’, and I can be taken as a good example of this. 

If you recall, it was before I began my ministry at St. Clare’s that I shared an anecdote about Vancouver.  I’m hoping you have my letter, because now I will share two more episodes.

In 2013, I was appointed as pastor in a parish of the Halifax Archdiocese.  It was a nice parish, close to the Atlantic Ocean and very peaceful there.  However, unexpectedly, around Christmas 2014, I received a call from my superior that there was need for help in Ottawa, on an emergency basis since one of our priests wanted to leave, and asking whether I would be willing to help – covering for him.  It came very much as a surprise to me and was challenging since I was not yet two years as a pastor in my parish. 

Nevertheless, to help my order in keeping Ottawa opened, I said ‘Yes’.  It required humility on my part since I knew I was going to be an associate to someone else for a year’s time.  I later came to realize my decision was an undeserved blessing because I was to meet wonderful people and to this day, our Order is able to run two parishes in Ottawa. There was another side to the unforgettable experience of living in Ottawa ‘at the foot of Parliament Hill’ for eight years.  Maybe one day I will share the experience with you.

Last summer, I was quite excited to finally be moving to the Vancouver area.  I remember Fr. Maciej welcoming me saying, “We hope you will stay with us for a long time.” At the same time, the door to the ministry with the Chinese-speaking community was also slowly opening.  It was so great to be here.

Now, again, like in 2014, unexpectedly, my superior, Fr. Maciej, conveyed that our order needed an urgent replacement somewhere else meaning further personal changes for me. It still wasn’t known exactly which way to go, but became increasingly apparent that I wouldn’t be able to stay here at St. Clare any longer because of this greater need elsewhere.  In the end, after Fr. Maciej’s offer, I agreed to help in the place of greater need. o my Friends, again you see, for me it is: ‘Man Plans and God Laughs’. 

Before I go, I would like to say I thank God for having given me an opportunity to accompany you on this journey of faith at St. Clare. I give thanks to all of you for your tremendous welcome. I am truly impressed by your prayerful and peaceful presence. 

Finally, I express my genuine gratitude to Fr. Maciej and his staff: Maria, Marna and Rey, with many dedicated volunteers. Being honest, while Fr. Maciej and I both belong to the Salvatorian order, and have for a long time, the past year has been in truth the first time we’ve had an opportunity to really get to know one another. It has been a little miracle on this journey of faith.

Since my new appointment has not yet been announced, I’m preparing by taking a retreat and at the same time to visit my sick mother in Poland. I will be around till mid- June, so hopefully we see each other at Masses until that time.

May God continue to bless you, your families – all St. Clare’s Parishioners. Have a meaningful and unforgettable 25th Parish Anniversary! 

Fr. Tadeusz

EMAIL AND TEXT FRAUD WARNING

The Archdiocese has received multiple reports from parishioners and priests who have fallen victim to recent Internet email and text phishing scams. Imposters, posing as priests and using email addresses that are similar to those of our priests, have been emailing and texting people asking for personal donations, gift cards, and other forms of financial assistance.

Never respond to emails and texts 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.

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.

Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul

We also must take up our cross and follow the Lord Jesus wherever he may call us. He will give us the strength and power of the Holy Spirit to live as his disciples.

"God has created me to do him some definite service; he has committed some work to me which he has not committed to another. I have my mission - I may never know it in this life, but I shall be told it in the next. I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. He has not created me for nothing. Therefore, I will trust him. Whatever, wherever I am. I cannot be thrown away."

[St John Henry Newman (1801-90)]

Do you trust in God and in his call and purpose for your life?

Parish Office Hours

Monday to Friday

9am to 12pm

1pm to 3pm

The parish office is closed on statutory holidays.

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.

Project Advance 2024!

Our Project Advance 2024 campaign is now underway. Fr. Maciej has asked that as part of our 25^th anniversary celebrations 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 that 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.

This year we hope to raise some special donations to help significantly reduce our mortgage payments. And Father is already dreaming about the next project - building a new Parish Office and the house for the parish priests.

First though, we have to raise $61,300 to support the important projects identified by the diocese. Most of the monies raised by Project Advance for the diocese go to their Secondary School Construction Fund and Archdiocesan ministries. The rest is split between special grants for projects throughout the diocese. You can see the details of where the diocese uses these funds in the Project Advance Pledge form in the lobby.

There will be volunteers in the lobby this weekend and next to help you with your pledge form, but our campaign continues until December 31^st. By now you should have received a letter and a pledge form. If not, there are extras in the lobby. 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 size makes a difference. Every gift counts.

You can contribute to Project Advance by completing the pledge form and either leaving it with our volunteers in the lobby through mid-June, by dropping it in the collection or at the office. If you are writing a cheque, please make it out to PROJECT ADVANCE. You can also go online at projectadvance.ca, or call 604-683-0281 ext. 323. If you choose to mail it, please address it to St. Clare of Assisi Parish, 1320 Johnson Street, Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 4T5. Thank you.

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 local Catholic community. We’re grateful for your support. Thank you!

Jesus, the perfect steward, gave thanks, just before He gave Himself up for us, completely for our salvation. He offers us the same chance to drink from His cup. In the bread and wine, we meet Christ personally. If we follow Him, drinking from His cup means we offer our own self-sacrifice, using all of our gifts for the benefit of others and to do His work on earth.

Copyright © 2022 Archdiocese of St. Louis

Want to donate to help us complete the 2024 donation quilt? 

eTransfer to cwl-stclare@shaw.ca (include QUILT in comments section).

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 11^th 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!

Join the Knights at St. Clare's!

Interested in joining our St. Clare's Knights of Columbus Council 14225? Visit us online at https://www.kofc.org/join or contact Mike @ knights@stclare.ca 604 760 9035.

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. 

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

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. 

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

Everyone is invited to join us online daily at 7:30pm

Contact

maria.magnusson-cwl@shaw.ca

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 by email at glenthel@shaw.ca

For more information, please visit: www.mothersprayers.org or https://stclare.ca/parish-life/faith-formation/mothers-prayer/

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Congratulations and God bless our PREP students who received First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 25!

May this sacrament be a source of inspiration and strength as they continue on their faith journey.

Please contact the parish office to make arrangements for

baptisms, weddings, funerals and other Sacraments.

ADORATION CHAPEL

The Adoration Chapel is accessible daily. Entrance to the Adoration Chapel is open between 8am and 6pm.  

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.

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.

The next second collection is on the weekend of June 2 for Catholic Missions in Canada in support of 12 Catholic missions in First Nations communities throughout the Archdiocese, and the Apostleship of the Sea serving seafarers who work on ships that visit Vancouver harbour. T

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 Masses, we can book one intention only.

Please pray for the sick of our Parish

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, Valerie Ng and all recipients of St. Clare’s Prayer Shawls.

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

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

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.  

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