St. Clare Updates for
March 6 - 19, 2021
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It has already been 3 months since our last public Mass and we are all in need of a change. Although the provincial government has rejected Archbishop Miller's letter requesting they reconsider some restrictions we are still hopeful that we will be able to hold in person masses by Easter. Let us all pray for a speedy return to normal!
Meanwhile, we continue to offer online Masses and I presume that you noticed some recent changes. Right now, we are testing new lights to brighten the sanctuary and add some colored highlights. After two weeks of trial we will need to decide if we want to buy it or not.
On the similar note I want to thank all of you who made donations to our camera system in the church. By now we have collected a little over $5,000 which will offset this purchase that was in total $22,000.
It helps a lot! Thank you!
By the way, you can watch our Mass on Facebook too. The link is on our website.
Finally I want to encourage you to plan your Lenten confessions ahead of time. The regular confession times are: Monday to Saturday at 9.30 am until the last person present.
Do not wait to the end of Lent as the line ups can only grow bigger. To utilize the opportunity and for health and safety plan it sooner than later. Please note, since I am by myself temporarily there are no confessions by appointment for the time being.
Wishing you all a fruitful Lenten journey!
Fr. Maciej
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In February Bonnie Henry announced that the suspension of all church services is extended with the exception of weddings, funerals and baptisms which are limited to 10 persons in attendance.
That means that for now all of our masses are closed to the public. However, we have made arrangements to live stream our masses on both FACEBOOK (Link) and on YOUTUBE (Link) as follows:
Daily Masses Monday through Friday at 9:00am
Weekend Mass at 5:00pm on Saturday
We have also taped a Stations of the Cross devotion which will be available throughout Lent.
All of these are posted on Youtube and Facebook and can be watched either live or after the livestreaming has ended.
You can participate in all of our online masses by clicking on the links provided above or by going to our website, www.stclare.ca
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HOLY COMMUNION OUTSIDE OF MASS
We are offering Holy Communion on Sundays from 11am-12noon until the churches are reopened. To attend, you must pre-register on our web page St Clare Communion Registration.
You need to register only one person from your family (from your “bubble”). For example, if there is a family of four coming to receive Communion please register online only one person (NOT four). Registration opens 7 days before the event.
This is not a regular service so we do not need to get the names of all attending. This way more people can receive the Bread of Life.
Upon receiving Communion please leave the parking lot immediately. As per the BC ORDER, we cannot have more than 50 cars for a so called “drive through”).
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OUR CONFESSION SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
- After morning mass, Monday through Friday at 9:30am until the last person and on Saturday mornings from 9:30am to 10:15am. No registration or appointment is necessary.
Confessions are now heard in the Crying Room (by the washrooms on the east side of the church) NOT in the confessional.
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In order to help you facilitate the offertory for St Clare parish, The Archdiocese has created an Online Offertory page to facilitate one time or pre-authorized monthly or weekly giving through direct debit or credit card donations. Click on the heading above to go to the secure page. |
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ADVERTISERS IN OUR BULLETIN
There is an advertiser section at the bottom of today's bulletin. Please support these businesses as they support your parish. Clicking on their ad will take you to their web page.
If you are interested in advertising your company in our bulletin, please contact the office at stclareofassisi@shaw.ca or call 604-941-4800.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights will hold their General Meeting on March 23 at 7pm. Zoom meeting details will be emailed. Please attend if you can.
Join our monthly Zoom Rosary prayers, everyone is welcome. Email gk@stclare.ca to get on the invitation list.
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For more information on the Knights of Columbus please visit our websites at kofc.org and kofcbc.org. If you are interested in becoming a Knight please email
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"WAY OF THE CROSS - in the Pandemic Era"
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Peter Boudewyn of our parish has created a beautiful booklet to aid you in your personal Way of the Cross devotion and/or watching our online version on Youtube. This work of poetry, scripture, prayer and art will be made available to those coming to communion services at the Church on Sundays and may also be obtained by those attending confessions, or participating in individual devotions at the Church on Friday. The Knights of Columbus have funded the printing of the booklet and are asking for a "good will" donation ($5.00 suggested) which will be put toward special projects in the Parish. We are certain Peter's generous work will enrich and inspire you during this Lenten season! |
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St. Clare's 2021 Blooms into Rooms
Easter Flower Project
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On behalf of the parish Pro-Life Group, we are going to proceed with our "2021 Easter Blooms into Rooms Project" this year, however, it will look a little different given the times.
I have been in contact with Dufferin Care Centre and they are thrilled to again be a part of the project as it has been a long hard year for long term care residents.
Unfortunately, the nursery which generously supplied the potted plants in the past has gone out of business. Therefore, I am asking our St. Clare's parishioners to contribute a small potted plant (4 to 5 inches) and drop it off at the Dufferin Care Centre,1131 Dufferin St, Coquitlam, parking lot drive-through on Saturday, April 3rd between 9-11 am.
A few volunteers and myself will be on hand to receive and sanitize the plant pots. The plants will then be taken into Dufferin by a staff member to distribute into the residents' rooms. I am hoping for a large turn out so that we can adorn Dufferin with as many beautiful flowers as possible and spread a little cheer to our community seniors.
I can be reached at dulong@telus.net or (604) 944-4866 if you require more information. God Bless, Sandra Dulong
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LENTEN CAMPAIGN
February 17 to March 28, 2021
40 Days for Life is an international focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access God’s power through prayer, fasting, & peaceful vigil* to end abortion.
NO on-site prayer vigil this year
Ways to Participate
- Personal prayer at home
- Adoration in parish church or chapel
- Evening ZOOM Rosary - 8:00 pm. NEW!
(Various parish priests will join us throughout the 40 Days!)
-Register once for access to all evening ZOOM Rosary sessions
-RCAV is promoting 40 DFL for the nightly Zoom Rosary portion of this campaign!
- Mike Blackstock has created a 40 Days for Life Google Form for all St. Clare of Assisi parishioners to log their prayer efforts throughout this campaign.
- Purpose: to track St. Clare of Assisi's number of participants and hours throughout Campaign. The link will be deleted at campaign close.
- Parishioners do not have to register their name or email address to submit their prayer/fasting efforts at this link
-Contact Heather Thompson for any questions, concerns, or assistance with logging prayer hthompsonofs@gmail.com or 778-837-0272
“During 40 Days for Life, from February 17th through March 28th, I pledge to pray for an end to abortion, and I call upon local, state and national leaders to protect all human life."
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COME AND SEE...
FRANCISCAN JOURNEY
“The deepest identity of a Secular Franciscan is based on their relationship with Jesus Christ, God’s gift to the people of God.
We believe that the Church has the mission to bring the spirit of generosity, forgiveness, reconciliation, and celebration to all people. Franciscans are dedicated to do whatever is needed not only to proclaim the gospel message by words, but also to make it evident in their lives.
Whether they speak the word or live the word, they bring the message to the Church and the world. They go from Gospel to life and life to the Gospel.” “It becomes a life of love as Jesus’ life was one of love, even to death on the cross.
Secular Franciscans, through life itself, share love with all people in all of creation. They gently call people to love through the example of their personal lives as well as their community life in fraternity.” (Franciscan Journey, p.7).
We would like to invite parishioners to discover the Franciscan charisms by going through our formation program called Franciscan Journey. The journey will begin on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 10 am and we will meet once a month on 2nd Sunday.
Meeting ID: 842 6493 6664 Passcode: 775909
If there is enough interest, another time can be arranged.
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MOTHERS' PRAYER GROUP
We are having virtual meetings every week. 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 email Thelma at glenthel@shaw.ca
Mothers Prayers which was started by two grandmothers in England celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020. For more information, please visit:
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2021 ENVELOPES
ARE IN THE LOBBY OF THE PARISH CENTRE
The Parish Centre is open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5pm except holidays
PLEASE ONLY USE ENVELOPES which have YOUR NAME and are for the CURRENT YEAR. EACH YEAR your envelope number changes so please use your new envelopes ONLY in 2021. Thank you. If you donate online or with Pre-Authorized payments, we will correct the envelope number on your donation, but we would still like you to pick up your box of envelopes.
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OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm
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Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul
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Mosaic in the Church of the Transfiguration in the Israeli region of Galilee |
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“Peter said to Jesus in reply, ‘Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah”’
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The Lord’s Prayer provides us with the basic tenets of the kind of gratitude that prepares us to restore our hearts in the waters of Christ.
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Financials for January 2021 |
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If you wish to book a mass intention please email the office 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 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. 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. Please DO NOT use a collection envelope but put it in a regular envelope clearly marked for what it is for.
If you are unable to use email, mass intentions can be phoned in at 604-941-4800. We are currently booking new requests in June or July. However, if you wish an earlier date we may be able to send it to Fr. Yarek in Poland.
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Please pray for the sick of our Parish
Noah Zanatta, Bob Roy, 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, Marcel Quaghebeur, Mazoe Kaufman, Cindy Mazerolle-Kass, Anna Figura, Ed Garcia, Viray Family, Walter Banke, Nettie Helgason, Etheen Lowry, Elizabeth Teixeira, Reema Ferreira, Terry McDonald, Andrew De Boda, Maurice Quaghebeur, Henry Sicking, Hari Vijay, Peggy Maas, Chad Galitzky, Al Trotter, Pat Dizy, Margaret Smith, Wieslawa Dziuba and all recipients of St. Clare’s Prayer Shawls.
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The Poor Clare Sisters are praying for our parish and would be happy to take your personal prayer requests by mail or telephone 1-604-826-2818. St. Clare's Monastery, Box 3370, Mission, B.C. V2V 4J5 |
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Shalom World TV Network is a 24/7, family-friendly Catholic TV channel and is the recipient of the Gabriel Award for "Best TV Station of the Year 2020", instituted by the Catholic Press Association of North America. It is a commercial-free, high-definition network appealing to young, as well as young-at-heart viewers. Shalom World is an official partner with the Vatican and is authorized to telecast papal liturgies live.
The newly launched channel, ‘SW Prayer,’ is also available 24/7 as a separate stream. This channel is designed exclusively for live Holy Mass, prayer, devotions, and Catholic teachings. Viewers become spiritually enriched and engaged, as they unite their prayers with others joining from across the globe. This prayerful momentum invites God's blessings into our world in these times.
We are pleased to let you know that you can watch Shalom Word TV and SW Prayer from within our parish website absolutely for free. Please go to our parish website https://stclare.ca and click on the image under Shalom World TV on the bottom right of our home page and you can watch the programs live as well as on demand.
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Of Interest from the Diocese |
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Into the Deep: St. Joseph and Year of the Family
On Friday, March 19, in the Year of St. Joseph and on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, we begin a special new chapter of our pilgrim journey. We will begin what Pope Francis has proclaimed, “The Year of the Family”. And what a blessed guide, example, and intercessor we have in blessed St. Joseph – patron of families, of fathers, of our nation of Canada, and of the Universal Church. The Church is the “family of families”, and not only is St. Joseph her guardian, but he is the guardian of your family, your greatest treasure. Join us on Friday, March 19 at 7:00 pm on Zoom to learn more about St. Joseph and the Year of the Family. Register online for free at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Navigate Life Together - The Marriage Course
The pandemic has brought unique challenges and impacted our families. This is the time, more than ever, to invest in your marriage and build a more joyful family. The Marriage Course is a 7-week series designed for married couples whether you’ve been married for 3 or 63 years. Join us on Wednesdays from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm beginning on March 31. Register online at beholdvancouver.org/events
Ministry to Divorced and Separated
Join us for an online series hosted by the RCAV's Ministry to Divorced and Separated including small-group discussion, online rosary, and presentations. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
(Seminary of Christ the) King's Gambit - Online Vocation Live-In
We invite you to (Seminary of Christ the) King's Gambit, our first-ever online Vocation Live-In on Saturday, March 6 on Zoom. This event is an opportunity for young men to meet other guys (age 17-35) searching for God’s will. There will be an ice-breaker, a talk on vocation discernment, seminarian's vocation story, a tour of the seminary and campus, Q&A with seminarians, and a community Evening Prayer. Register online at rebrand.ly/kingsgambit
CHABC's $500 Bursary for Graduating Students
This year, the Catholic Health Association of BC (CHABC) will award a bursary valued at $500 to a graduating student who is enrolled in a Catholic secondary school, or who is a member of a BC or Yukon parish and enrolled in a public secondary school, or who is home-schooled. To apply for this bursary, students are asked to submit a 500-word essay that demonstrates an awareness and understanding of the significance of Spirituality in Health Care. Applicants are reminded that spiritual health is a much broader concept than religious beliefs which may very well form a large part of an individual's spirituality. Before submitting your essay, please ensure that you read the essay guidelines as many past applicants have missed this nuance and failed to capture the true meaning of spiritual care. Submissions must be received on or before April 2, 2021. For essay and submission guidelines, please visit www.chabc.bc.ca/bursary
Advance Planning for Catholics - FREE Webinar Series
Plan for the future now so your children don’t have to worry later. This free webinar series offers a Catholic perspective on advance care planning, estates, wills, legacy, and memorialization. Our expert presenters will share the wisdom and practical advice you need to plan ahead with peace of mind. Register online for free at rcav.org/planning
Advance Care Planning Tuesday, March 16 at 7:00 pm
Estate Planning for Executors Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00 pm
Planning Meaningful Funerals & Sacred Burial Tuesday, March 30 at 7:00 pm
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Email Fraud Warning
The Archdiocese has received multiple reports from parishioners and priests who have fallen victim to a recent Internet email phishing scam. Imposters, posing as priests and using email addresses that are similar to those of our priests, have been emailing people asking for personal donations, gift cards, and other forms of financial assistance.
Never respond to emails requesting Google Play cards, iTunes cards, or any other form of personal financial assistance, even if it appears to be from a priest, deacon, religious, parish staff or bishop. If you have any doubt, please contact the sender by other means to verify any requests.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Inaugural Director, Centre for Christian Engagement
The Centre for Christian Engagement at St. Mark’s College was launched in May 2019. Its mission is to help create a culture of community and dialogue by providing opportunities to address the challenges of Christians disengaging from the Church and the life of faith. The Centre for Christian Engagement was established through generous donations from the Archdiocese of Vancouver, Peter Bull, Angus Reid and Andy Szocs. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/employment
Receptionist, Gardens of Gethsemani
The Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Vancouver is seeking a full-time Receptionist, one-year contract, to provide reception and general administrative support by performing a variety of office functions ensuring that families are assisted professionally in an understanding and compassionate manner. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Client Services and Team Support Lead, Communications Office
The Communications Office is looking for a Client Services and Team Support Lead (Lead) to prepare and manage team project timelines. The Lead coordinates the team’s workload while ensuring that digital projects are delivered to clients in a timely manner. As the day-to-day relationship manager, the Lead has the opportunity to have a strategic voice in client campaigns and activities and needs to have a passion for the latest digital media trends, technologies and methodologies as a means of evangelization. The incumbent must also possess strong organizational and analytical skills, be proactive and able to adapt to changing projects and rapid deadlines. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
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