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

Street Address: 2888 Delahaye Drive, Coquitlam, BC

Phone: (604)941-4800

Greetings!

As we begin the month of February, the Church gently reminds us that God often works quietly, steadily, and faithfully. In our daily lives, it is easy to look for dramatic signs of God’s presence, yet most often He comes to us in ordinary moments: a kind word, a moment of prayer, a decision to forgive, a faithful act of service.

In the Gospel for this Sunday, Jesus proclaims the Beatitudes - words we know well, yet never fully exhaust. They describe not a life of weakness, but a life fully alive in Christ. Jesus calls blessed those who trust God, who hunger for righteousness, who choose mercy, purity of heart, and peace. This is the surprising path to real joy - not comfort first, but communion; not power, but love.

This vision of life shapes our parish mission. I warmly invite our men to a new Men’s Faith Group, meeting every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Our theme is “Fully Alive in Christ” - a space for prayer, fraternity, honest conversation, and growth in faith.

I also encourage everyone to consider “The Rescue Project”, meeting every Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. This powerful series helps us rediscover the heart of the Gospel: God’s love, the reality of sin, the saving work of Jesus, and the new life He offers.

Finally, this coming Monday, February 2, we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Mary and Joseph bring the Child Jesus to the Temple - not with power or prestige, but in humility and trust. Simeon calls Him “a light for revelation.” That same light is entrusted to us. Our task is simple but demanding: to carry Christ’s light into our homes, workplaces, and relationships. Candles will be blessed at Mass - a beautiful reminder that Christ is the Light for all nations and for our daily lives.

May this week be a time to ask ourselves: Where is God quietly at work in my life? And how can I reflect His light more clearly to others?

May the Beatitudes guide us this week, and may our parish be a place where faith is lived, shared, and renewed.

Be assured of my prayers for you and your families.

In Christ,

Fr. Roman Wroblewski, SDS

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Tax receipts for online donations are issued by the Archdiocese of Vancouver. For inquiries regarding online donations, please phone the Archdiocese at 604-683-0281.

UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS

BC Catholic - February 1

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Salvatorian Fathers Seminary - February 8



Please drop your donation in the Sunday collection basket or in the designated drop box located at the back of the church.

Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul

Do you want to grow in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ? Ask the Lord to pour his Holy Spirit upon you to deepen your faith, hope, and love for God and for the plan he has for your life.

"Lord Jesus Christ, fill me with the power of your Holy Spirit and let me grow in the knowledge of your great love and truth. Let your Spirit be aflame in my heart that I may know and love you more fervently and strive to do your will in all things."

The Holy Spirit reveals who Jesus truly is - the Son of God and Savior of the world

When John says he did not know Jesus (John 1:31,33) he was referring to the hidden reality of Jesus' divinity. But the Holy Spirit in that hour revealed to John Jesus' true nature, such that John bore witness that this is the Son of God. How can we be certain that Jesus is truly the Christ, the Son of the living God? The Holy Spirit makes the Lord Jesus Christ known to us through the gift of faith. God gives us his Spirit as our helper and guide who opens our hearts and minds to receive and comprehend the great mystery and plan of God - to unite all things in his Son, our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:10).

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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, 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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