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

Street Address: 2888 Delahaye Drive, Coquitlam, BC

Phone: (604)941-4800

Greetings!

As we celebrate the holy season of Christmas, our hearts are drawn once more to the humble manger in Bethlehem, where God’s great love for humanity was revealed in the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In the quiet simplicity of that night, heaven touched earth, and hope was born for the whole world.

May the light of Christ’s coming fill your homes with peace, your families with love, and your hearts with renewed faith. 

As we step into the New Year, we pray that it will be a time of deeper trust in the Lord, stronger bonds within our parish family, and a renewed commitment to live out the Gospel in our daily lives. 

Thank you for your faith, your generosity, and your continued dedication to our parish community. 

Wishing you a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year.

Fr. Maciej and Fr. Roman

LAST CHANCE TO DONATE TO

PROJECT ADVANCE 2025!!!

This year’s campaign ends on December 31st, and all donations received on or before that date will receive a tax receipt for 2025. Donations received on January 1^st and beyond get a 2026 tax receipt.

THANK YOU to the 314 families who have already made a gift to this year’s Project Advance. They represent 35% of our parishioners. From their contributions we have raised $179,260 of which $116,960 will be returned to St. Clare’s.

These funds, raised from Project Advance, will be applied to paying our mortgage and building a new rectory and office.  You can give online at projectadvance.ca, by phone at 604-683-0281 ext. 323, or in-person at our parish office.

If you have any questions regarding donations already made or tax receipts, please email donations@rcav.org

Thank you so much for your support.

Cheque donations must be made out to Project Advance and dated no later than December 31.  

Mail for the parish office may be dropped through the mail slot of the door to the parish office located on 1320 Johnson Street.

Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul

O Come, O Come Emmanuel” is one of my favorite hymns, if not my all-time favorite. This hymn is ubiquitous with the Advent season and is heard in most Catholic churches in Canada at least once in the season. The words of this hymn, simultaneously wonderfully ancient and ever-new, are based on what is referred to as the “O Antiphons.” Now, maybe you already knew that, maybe you’ve heard of the “O Antiphons” before, or maybe you’re now wondering what an antiphon even is. Chances are though, you’ve heard this hymn and might have wondered where it came from.

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Going to Confession after a long time can feel intimidating—but you don’t have to do it alone. In this video, Fr. Magat shares a step-by-step guide to help you prepare, walk through the Sacrament of Reconciliation with confidence, and experience the freedom of God’s mercy.

Whether it’s been months, years, or even decades since your last confession, this guide will give you the encouragement and practical tips you need to return to the Sacrament.

Don’t let fear hold you back. God is ready to pour out His mercy, healing, and peace in your life today.

Click on this Video link to watch Fr Magat STD

Parish Ministries

If you are asking these questions, or questions like them, the Catholic way of life awaits you. Click here for more information.

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

Contact

maria.magnusson-cwl@shaw.ca

Please contact the parish office to make arrangements for

baptisms, weddings, funerals and other Sacraments.

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, the priest can accept one intention only per day.

Please pray for the sick of our Parish

Crystal Phung, Allan Thiele, John Seifert, George Allen, Michael and Carol Berry, Lourdes Cabael, Claudia Eberle, Suzanne Davies, Connie Tarling, Matthew Tarling, Valerie Ng, Melvin Anthony, Peter Adamkovics, Aldo de Loza, Mike Van Duynhoven, Bernie & Zeny Perez, Marge Hogan, Jamie Willis, Helen Dougan, 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.

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