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

Street Address: 2888 Delahaye Drive, Coquitlam, BC

Phone: (604)941-4800

Greetings!

We warmly invite you to join us as we celebrate the Feast of our patroness, St. Clare of Assisi, and mark a beautiful milestone—26 years of our parish community!

This special occasion is a time to reflect on the journey we have walked together in faith, to honor the legacy of St. Clare, and to give thanks for the many blessings God has bestowed upon us.

Sunday, August 10^th 11am Mass followed by our BBQ festivities.

As St. Clare once said, “We become what we love and who we love shapes what we become.” May we continue to be shaped by love for Christ and one another as we look ahead to the future of our parish.



Let us come together in thanksgiving and joy—bring your family, invite a friend, and help us make this celebration truly memorable!

Fr. Maciej

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

I have said before that Fr Ron Rolheiser is my favourite Catholic Christian writer. Here with piece for Holy Thursday from over two decades ago. He is a well-read man who doesn’t hesitate to give credit to his sources, in this piece, the Irish writer, Frank McCourt. His “words wonderfully describe one of the central meanings of the Eucharist. We should be on our knees washing each others’ feet because that is precisely what Jesus did at the first Eucharist and he did it to teach us that the Eucharist is not a private act of devotion, meant to square our debts with God, but a call to and a grace for service. The Eucharist is meant to send us out into the world ready to give expression to Christ’s hospitality, humility, and self-effacement.”

Please read the full article by clicking the link below: it’s contemporary theology at its best.

Click link https://ronrolheiser.com/the-eucharist-as-washing-each-others-feet/

"There’s no getting around it: we need to be ready each day to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Christ. I often wish it were different, but that’s not the world we live in, and we would be lesser beings if we didn’t bear those crosses."

LINK https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2025/07/08/why-suffering/

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. 

The parish office is closed on Monday, August 4 for BC Day.

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.

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)

Our Project Advance 2025 campaign is now underway, thank you to all who have and continue to participate year after year. Your efforts ensure that our parish continues to thrive for generations to come. 

Last year Father was only dreaming about the next project which is to build a new Parish Office and the house for the parish priests. That dream has now become a reality thanks to your participation and generous donations. Our Building Committee have gathered again and have begun the process of finding the best place for these buildings.

We first have to raise $62,300 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.

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 you should have received in the mail and dropping it in the Sunday collection or at the office. You can also find pledge forms in the lobby. 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.

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!

The Gospel message is contrary to modern culture that continually tries to convince us that our joy comes from the material things we possess. That the more we acquire, the happier we will be. Jesus shows us that our true joy comes from our “invisible” gifts like love, mercy, and forgiveness. True joy comes from “emptying” ourselves, giving of ourselves rather than always taking. We are called not to hoard but to share. True joy comes from living Stewardship in a grateful and generous lifestyle. Become more “God-centered” and less “self-centered.” 

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Alpha for Men is starting this fall!

Join us every Friday starting on September 26 at 6:30 PM in the church hall for dinner and conversation.

Whether you're looking to attend or help out as a volunteer, you can register using the link below or contact Mike Blackstock at mikeblackstock@gmail.com or 604-760-9035.

We also invite you to pray with us for the success of our program:

Heavenly Father,

We thank You for the gift of this Alpha for Men program and for every man You are calling to be a part of it. As we prepare to begin this journey together, we invite Your Holy Spirit to lead and guide every step.

Holy Spirit, guide us as we extend invitations. Give us the courage to reach out, the words to speak, and hearts sensitive to those who are searching. Help us to invite not out of pressure, but out of love, trusting that You are already at work in the lives of the men around us. 

Break down the walls that keep men from saying yes, walls of fear, apathy, busyness, or self-doubt. Open their hearts to Your prompting, and draw them into this journey of discovery, healing, and brotherhood.

Lord, stir in the hearts of men to seek You more deeply. Break through barriers of fear, pride, and indifference, and awaken a desire for truth, brotherhood, and transformation. May this program be a place of encounter, where men meet You in a personal and life-changing way.

We pray for the team You’ve brought together. Give us unity, humility, and a servant’s heart. Help us to listen. Strengthen us with wisdom, patience, and compassion as we welcome and walk with each participant. Let our words and actions reflect Your love.

Bless every meal, every session, every conversation, every prayer. May Alpha be a place where men grow in faith, friendship, and purpose

In Jesus’ name we pray,

Amen

BLESSING OF THE ICONS OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

Parishioners Anna Szymańska, Patricia Ballard and Zofia Szymczyk complete 3 icons of The Sacred Heart of Jesus on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is the culmination of a year of painting and study. On July 2, Fr. Maciej blessed the icons and the ladies placed their artistic offering on the altar. 

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We read one chapter per week and come together to discuss our thoughts about the chapter for approximately 75 minutes. Hope is not merely a feeling, but also an action through which our lives are transformed. We need hope in our world. I invite you to join us and together we can discover God’s abundant mercy and hope in our lives. The book is available on Amazon. 

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. 

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

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.

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/

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.

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 days, we can book one intention only.

Please pray for the sick of our Parish

Michael and Carol Berry, Lourdes Cabael, Claudia Eberle, Roberto Baguio, Suzanne Davies, Connie Tarling, Matthew Tarling, Valerie Ng, See Siew Kiang, Melvin Anthony, Peter Adamkovics, Aldo de Loza, Mike Van Duynhoven, Bernie & Zeny Perez, 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, 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.

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

For more info and to register visit: https://beholdvancouver.org/events/couple-retreat-by-worldwide-marriage-encounter#overview

Below are the pick-up locations for tourist buses to take pilgrims to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Mission, BC on Saturday, August 16, 2024. Please note that the deadline for submission of payment is on Friday, August 9, 2024.

1. St. Paul's Richmond - 56 seats from Wescan Charter Bus Lines - St. Paul's parish is in charge.
2. Surrey Bus for Immaculate Conception Church and Our Lady of Good Counsel Church - 56 seats from Wescan Charter Bus Lines - Lily Tamkee of Immaculate Conception parish is in charge.
3. Guardian Angels Church - 54 seats from International Stage Lines - Amada Gotliano of Guardian Angels parish is in charge.
4. Our Lady of Mercy Church Burnaby - 54 seats from International Stage Lines - OLM parish is in charge.
5. Oakridge Vancouver - 54 sears from Internation al Stage Lines - Tersita Nixon is in charge.
6. Holy Rosary Cathedral and Sacred Heart Church Vancouver - 56 seats from Wescan Charter Bus Lines - The Order of Malta is in charge.

Marian Pilgrimage to Mission, BC

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Tourist Buses available

$40.00 per person

Contact Teresita info@aquinashopeinternational.org

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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