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

Street Address: 2888 Delahaye Drive, Coquitlam, BC

For July and August, there will one ebulletin for each month.

Hello St Clare,

Its already the middle of June, many groups an activities are coming to an end. Summer break is so close and excitement is building up.

That said, I want you to know and mark your calendar for two very different events happening in July and August here at St. Clare Parish.

On Saturday, July 6^th, a Pro Life Mass will be held here at St. Clare's at 9am with Archbishop Michael Miller and Fr. Larry Lynn. Let us join and pray together for such a noble and important cause. We need to stand and protect life at all stages. 

On Sunday, August 11^th our Parish Feast Day and BBQ. This year as we celebrate our 25^th anniversary, Archbishop Michael Miller will join us for the 11am Mass and festivities thereafter. We should be proud and grateful for what has been accomplished over the last 25 years. It is all about community. That means you, who shared the vision under the guidance of Fr. Scott, the founding Pastor of St. Clare. Let’s celebrate!

Fr. Maciej

Help us keep the air we share in the church healthy and fragrance-free.

The chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick, especially those with fragrance sensitivities, asthma, allergies and other medical conditions.

Please refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, aftershave and other fragrances in the church. Use unscented personal care products.

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

"Lord, because you have made me, I owe you the whole of my love; because you have redeemed me, I owe you the whole of myself; because you have promised so much, I owe you all my being. Moreover, I owe you as much more love than myself as you are greater than I, for whom you gave yourself and to whom you promised yourself. I pray you, Lord, make me taste by love what I taste by knowledge; let me know by love what I know by understanding. I owe you more than my whole self, but I have no more, and by myself I cannot render the whole of it to you. Draw me to you, Lord, in the fullness of love. I am wholly yours by creation; make me all yours, too, in love." 

Prayer of St Anselm (1033-1109)

Parish Office Hours

Monday to Friday

9am to 12pm

1pm to 3pm

The parish office is closed on July 1 for Canada Day.

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. 

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!

The volunteers in the lobby are gone but our Project Advance 2024 Campaign continues until December 31^st. Our commitment to the diocese this year is $61,300, but we hope to raise much more to help pay our mortgage. To date, we have received $30,704 in pledges from 84 of our families. 

We are concerned that many of you still have not received Father’s letter and pledge form though the diocese mailed them weeks ago. If that is the case, Father’s letter is reprinted below, and pledge forms are available if you need them in the lobby (in the rack on the wall on the lefthand side as you exit the building). 

As this year marks our 25^th anniversary, Fr. Maciej has asked that 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 which 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.

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. 323.

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

PROJECT ADVANCE

SPRING CAMPAIGN LETTER

St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Coquitlam, May 2024

Dear Parishioners and friends,

This year marks a significant milestone in our journey together as St. Clare of Assisi family. Twenty-five years ago, we gathered with a shared vision and unwavering faith to build this sacred space that has become a beacon of faith, love and light in our community.

As we reflect on the countless blessings and memories we've shared within these walls, we are reminded of the profound impact our church has had on the lives of so many including you and your family. From baptisms through weddings to funerals, from comforting those in need to rejoicing in moments of triumph, each and every one of us has been touched by the spirit of fellowship and devotion that permeates through our congregation.

In celebration of this momentous occasion, we invite you to join us in honoring our past, embracing our present, and envisioning our future.

As part of our anniversary celebrations, we are embarking on a special fundraising campaign to ensure that our church continues to thrive for generations to come. Your generous contributions to Project Advance 2024 will support vital initiatives and maintenance efforts to preserve this sacred space for years to come.

On the 25^th anniversary of our Parish, we hope to raise some special donations that will help us to reduce significantly our mortgage payments. In our minds we are already dreaming about the next project, building a brand new Parish Office and the house for the parish priests.

Please review the enclosed pledge form. Our Project Advance Volunteers will be at each mass from mid May through mid June to facilitate the process. You can also go online to give at support.rcav.org and designate our parish as the recipient. It is very easy to do. If making your donation by cheque, please make it payable to Project Advance (you can send it directly or drop it in our church collection box). If you have any specific questions, please contact Heather 604-464-5999 or Janet 604-475-7195.

Whether you've been with us since the beginning or have recently become a part of our church family, your support is invaluable and deeply appreciated. Thank you for being a cherished part of our journey. Here's to the next 25 years of faith, fellowship, and service!

With gratitude and blessings,

Fr. Maciej Wos, SDS

We are all accountable for all of the gifts God has given us – our time, our talent and our treasure; everything we have and everything we are. Each of us is accountable not only for our own life but for the lives of others as well. One day God will ask each of us what did we do with the gifts we were given. How will you respond?

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!

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

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/

On May 19, Pentecost Sunday, five Catholic candidates received their Sacrament of Confirmation. We congratulate Olivia Casumpang, Diego Maldonado Aguilar, Mireya Maldonado Aguilar, Maria Lopa and Paulina Sanchez on accepting the fullness of the Holy Spirit into their lives.

PREP CONFIRMATION 2024

On June 1, our PREP Level 7 students received their Sacrament of Confirmation.

Congratulations and God bless our PREP students. May the light of the Holy Spirit inspire guide and guard you always!

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. There is a second collection on the weekend of June 16 for Pro-Life to help support the life-affirming work of pro-life groups in our diocese.

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

Bernie & Zeny Perez, 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, 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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