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

Street Address: 2888 Delahaye Drive, Coquitlam, BC

Phone: (604)941-4800

Greetings!

The month of September often feels like a fresh beginning. After the quieter pace of summer, life quickly becomes busier again—there is more traffic on the roads, more activities to balance, and more events filling our calendars. It takes time to adjust to these new routines.

Here at St. Clare, this season also marks the gradual return of our parish groups and ministries. These gatherings are not simply activities, but opportunities to grow in faith, to deepen your knowledge of God, and to strengthen your relationship with Him. They provide support as we face the challenges of daily life—always within the context of who we truly are: disciples of Jesus.

I invite you to join us. Take time to carefully choose a program or ministry that can bring you joy, encouragement, and strength. Remember to invest not only in your body, but also in your soul and spiritual well-being.

With blessings,

Fr. Maciej

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

Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul

God created us to be in relationship with Him. Sin broke that relationship. Jesus come to earth so that we may reconcile our relationship with God. Following Jesus’ example, we can be blessed with a joy-filled life on earth and eternal life in Heaven. This core message is the basis for the Stewardship of our Catholic faith. How do you live this out in your daily life?  

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. 

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.

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

George Allen, 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.

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

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