St. Clare Updates for October 17-30, 2020 |
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I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving weekend. For many it was very different this year because of Corona Virus restrictions that prevented large family gatherings. That said, we should never stop being thankful as Christians and continue to follow the advice of St. Paul and think and focus on things that are good and commendable!
I love to keep you updated with changes at St. Clare's and I am pleased to announce that we are awaiting the arrival of a new device - an electrostatic sprayer/ defogger that we recently purchased.
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This new, portable and professional grade tool will help to sanitize our church and parish hall with a disinfectant layer that will kill bacteria and viruses, including Coronavirus, MRSA, Norovirus, and cold/flu viruses.
We believe that prevention is the best medicine to best ensure the highest standards. But that also means everyone needs to keep all the good practices that we have adopted since the arrival of the pandemic -keeping a safe distance, washing and disinfecting our hands often, especially when you enter the buildings. Also, I want to remind you that as you choose a seat in our church, please refrain from changing the seats before or during the services! It is cleaned for each service and whoever takes that seat has to stay in it to the end of the Mass.
I want to make sure that you feel a warm welcome as you enter our church buildings but also know that your health is our utmost priority!
Fr. Maciej
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PROJECT ADVANCE
Our thanks to all those who have already donated to this year's Project Advance appeal. Thanks to your generosity, we have pledges totaling $143,697. Our diocesan goal is $32,500, so that means that $111,197 will be coming back to St. Clare's. Our goal this year is to raise $250,000 for our mortgage. If you wish to donate online you can do so by clicking below. This link is also on our web page (www.stclare.ca)
If you have any questions, please call Janet at 604-475-7195 or Lynda at 778-788-5045.
UPCOMING
- We are working with a pharmacy to come in on a Sunday afternoon and do flu shots in early November. We will let you know the details later.
- Missals for next year will be available for sale in the church lobby starting on October 24th for $5 each.
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Everyone is invited to join us daily
7:30 pm, Online
Contact
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The Catholic Women’s League in our Parish will be conducting a raffle of a Gift Basket (see picture and content of the basket below), with a value of $1,300 to raise funds to support charitable organizations. In the past, the CWL has supported the following:
· Our Lady of Good Counsel (Domestic Abuse Society)
· Catholic Christian Outreach
· Talitha Koum
· Coady Institute
· Catholic Missions
· CNEWA (Catholic Near East Welfare Association)
· Euthanasia Prevention
· Signal Hill
· Catholic Health Alliance of Canada
· St Clare RCIA candidates
The Raffle will take place during the online CWL General Meeting on November 21st . Stay tuned for upcoming information for ticket sales. (Thank you to Mitch and Tina Brusilo for the donation of this beautiful basket).
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights General Meeting will be on October 27th at 7pm, via zoom.
The BC Knights of Columbus are holding their 59th Annual Charity Appeal with the top prize being $100,000. Tickets are only $3 each and are available at www.KofCdraw.net/C14225
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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In this week's bulletin we are pleased to introduce below a new section for the first time, of reflective items from Mike Cooke. He previously edited the St. Clare Newsletter which has now been been incorporated into this bulletin.
Mike will be a regular contributor and we thank him and his team for their previous good work in producing the monthly newsletter for the past few years.
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Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul
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"God's Garden"
from the Order of Carmelites
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“Carmel learned to tell the story of the human heart as a love story. Thinking they were searching for something missing in their lives, Carmelites discovered they were being pursued by a loving presence whose desire for them gave them increased life, greater freedom, and a trustworthy relationship for their guidance.”
from "The Carmelite Way"
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The link below is to the website of the Order of Carmelites in Tucson AZ USA. The images and insights entitled God's Garden uplift us with the beauty of creation just as here in Coquitlam the leaves are falling and the nights grow longer.
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Prayer for the Beginning of Autumn |
O God of Creation, you have blessed us with the changing of the seasons.
As we welcome the autumn months, may the earlier setting of the sun remind us to take time to rest.
May the brilliant colours of the leaves remind us of the wonder of your creation.
May the steam of our breath in the cool air remind us that it is you who give us the breath of life.
May the harvest from the fields remind us of the abundance we have been given and bounty we are to share with others.
May the dying of summer’s spirit remind us of your great promise that death is temporary and life is eternal.
We praise you for your goodness forever and ever. Amen.
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If you know someone who cannot register for mass because they don't have a computer or are unfamiliar with its use, we have a volunteer who will help. Ask them to call Louanne at 778-712-0890 or email her at prepkids@shaw.ca
We will of course continue to stream our mass live on Saturday evening at 5:00pm and post it on Youtube for the weekend for anyone who is not able to come to the church.
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To attend mass, please register as space is very limited. Only confirmed registrants will be allowed to enter the church.
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Watch St Clare parish weekly Sunday Mass on our YouTube Channel. Updated every week. Live Streaming on Saturday at 5:00pm with a Higher Definition version available at 7:30pm (Saturday)
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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.
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Our Confession Schedule is as follows:
- Monday to Friday 8:45 am – 9:00 am
- Saturday, 9:30 am – 10:15 am (no need to register)
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By appointment by emailing our Pastor Fr. Maciej at mwos@rcav.org
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By appointment by emailing our Assistant Pastor Fr. Yarek at jdziuba@rcav.org
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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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, Antonio LaMarca, 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, Carol Clifford, 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 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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Of Interest from the Diocese |
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Archbishop's Virtual Dinner "The Great Call of the Laity" |
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FREE ONLINE EVENT ∙ Thursday, October 29 ∙ 8:oo PM PST
What: Archbishop's Virtual Dinner "The Great Call of the Laity"
Date: Thursday, October 29
Time: 8:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
By attending, you will:
- Be Informed of the fantastic things happening in the Archdiocese of Vancouver
- Be Inspired by the personal stories of those who are on a unique mission by answering YES to God's call to build up our local Church
- Be Equipped with the tools, resources, and community connections in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, to help you answer God's call to mission—in your home, workplace, and community
- Be Called to Action, discovering how you, too, can help during this mission-critical time
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Celebrating Hallowtide as a Family Webinar
A webinar hosted by Gardens of Gethsemani with three special guests on how to engage our families (and especially children) in the Hallowtide and Holy Souls season. Jayme McKinnon is a homeschooling mother of 5 who will talk about creative and fun ways to engage children in the season. Tony Walters, a teacher, is going to share dynamic ideas on how to engage students in the richness of Hallowtide. Fr. Mark McGuckin will present some of the theological and pastoral aspects of this season: how to engage the current Halloween culture; the significance of the saints, of praying for holy souls, of coming face to face with our mortality and remembering that we are made for heaven. Join us on Monday, Oct. 19 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Zoom. Register online at rccav.org/events
All Souls' Day Mass with Archbishop Miller
Join Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB for All Souls' Day Mass on Monday, Nov. 2 at 6:00 pm live from the Evangelist Chapel at Gardens of Gethsemani. Register to attend in-person or by livestream at rccav.org/events
VIRTUAL WHITE MASS, Wednesday Oct 21 at 7 pm. Celebrated by Archbishop J Michael Miller, CSP in support of all Healthcare Workers and livestreamed from Holy Rosary Cathedral RCAV.ORG/WHITEMASS. Limited seating governed by Covid19 protocols. Inf: Dr. Jim Lane at 604-240-2725 or drtoniparsons@telus.net.
Dialogue on Aging's - Fall Virtual Public Presentation Series
Join us on Thursday, Oct 22nd at 1:00 pm for our second free Fall Virtual Public Presentation Session! Our mini presentation will be: The Noteworthy Singers, Building Strong Senior and Dementia-friendly Communities through Fun Intergenerational Experiences. There will also be a feature presentation, “The Fountain of Health: Practical Tools for Positive Mental Health” by Dr. Paul Blackburn, and opportunities for dialogue and Q&A with faculty. During our presentation, we look forward to a special update from our partners at the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia. Dialogue on Aging is supported by the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund and the Vancouver Foundation. For more information/resources, please visit publicpresentations.providencehealthcare.org.
Estate & Memorial Planning Webinar
This free presentation provides general information for preparing or updating your will and learning about the beauty of the funeral rite, and formulating pre-need arrangements. You'll be pointed to complementary guides, tools and practical resources. Join us on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 10:00 am on Zoom. Register online at rccav.org/events. Hosted by Gardens of Gethsemani, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Vancouver.
Help Evangelize 1,500 Teens in Vancouver
NET Canada is bringing ten joy-filled missionaries who have volunteered a year of their life to come to the Archdiocese of Vancouver to evangelize 1,500 high school students. Because of the pandemic, they are looking for basement suites, empty apartments, rectories, or retreat centers where they can live during their time here. They are also in need of assistance with their food budget. If you are able to help in any way, please contact Cecilia at bcschedule@netcanada.ca
Catholic Street Missionaries One-Day Training and Outreach for Young Adults
We love meeting new people, making new friends, sharing our love for God, praying for His presence and guidance, and going out bringing His hope and love to the homeless, the addicted, and the prostituted. Young adults age 19-39 are invited to join us on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm to reach out to our less privileged brothers and sisters on the streets of Vancouver. Our session will include bible meditation, training, homeless outreach and sharing at the end. (All participants must meet online at 10:30 am to attend the training before joining us for outreach in-person. Register online at catholicstreetmissionaries.org
Into the Deep: New Saints, New Witnesses
Join us on Friday, Oct. 23 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm on Zoom to learn more about the Saints of October 2020: Blessed Olinto Marella, Blessed Carlo Acutis, and Blessed Michael McGivney. How did a misunderstood priest, a fifteen-year-old gamer and internet geek, and the Founder of the Knights of Columbus get to be Saints?
In this online presentation, Father John Horgan will present the lives of three very unusual saintly men recognized as “Blesseds” in the month of October by the Catholic Church. Who were they and what did they do? What was the witness to Christ that they have left behind? Can they speak to me in the midst of a global pandemic? What is their meaning for my life?
Father Horgan will also give some insight on the process of canonization, including explanations on how the Church recognizes new saints, how many kinds of saints there are, the marks of holiness, and the role of miracles. He will also discuss relics and incorrupt saints. Register online at beholdvancouver.org/events
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
Administrative Assistant, Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese (Full-Time)
For more information and application instructions please visit rcav.org/jobs
Catholic Context Administrator, Alpha Canada (Full-Time)
The Catholic Context Administrator is someone who has a servant’s heart that seeks to build up those they are in contact with. The right candidate shares a vision to bring people together so that the church in Canada can work in unity for the transformation of Canada through the gospel of Jesus. Join a dynamic, innovative team that is committed to serving the Catholic church, and the local church as a whole in the areas of evangelism and ministry. For more information and application instructions please visit rcav.org/jobs
Receptionist, Gardens of Gethsemani (Full-Time)
The Roman Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Vancouver is seeking a full-time Receptionist 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. For more information and application instructions please visit rcav.org/employment
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