St. Clare Updates for
Nov. 27 - Dec. 10, 2021
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As we are entering a new liturgical year and at the same time Advent season, I want to inform you about upcoming changes in our community.
After serious consideration I have decided that now is the time to move forward with the appointment of a new Parish Council. That said, I want to thank all members of the Parish Council for their long years of dedicated service and incredible support of this church and its Pastors, Father Scott and myself.
Because of all of the Pandemic related challenges of the last two years I believe the time is the right time to create a new pastoral plan to achieve where we want and need to be in the next five or ten years.
Church Canon Law provides for the formation of Parish Pastoral Councils in Canon 536 #1.
"In every parish of the diocese, a Pastoral Council shall be established, if the diocesan Bishop, after consulting with the Council of Presbyters, so decides. The pastor presides over the Pastoral Council. The Pastoral Council is composed of members of the congregation together with those of the parish staff who have pastoral care by reason of their office. The Pastoral Council assists in promoting pastoral action in the parish."
What constitutes parish staff will vary from parish to parish.
The Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative body, pastoral in nature, because it strives to discern the movement of the Holy Spirit among God's people in the parish. A Parish Pastoral Council gives its help to the pastor in fostering pastoral activity; it investigates, under the authority of the pastor, all those things which pertain to pastoral works to ponder them, and to propose practical conclusions about them. It is essential that Council meetings occur in the context of prayer and openness to the Holy Spirit, so that at all times the common good will prevail.
Specifically, the Parish Pastoral Council's purpose is to enhance the process of:
- pastoral planning
- developing pastoral programs
- improving pastoral services
- evaluating the pastoral effectiveness of various programs and services
Although the Pastoral Council is not a body that makes binding decisions, its recommendations are to be taken seriously, when grounded in prayer, discernment and communal wisdom.
Please pray for our St. Clare family so we can truly grow being faithful to our Christian roots and faith!
Fr. Maciej
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Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB reinstated the obligation to attend mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation in the summer of 2021.
Also as per the Archbishop’s request, we have moved to mandatory mask-wearing effective immediately when attending mass. And as per the public health order, masks are also required in the Parish Centre unless you are eating or drinking.
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Mass times for Christmas and New Year’s are as follows :
December 24th 9:00am (Weekday Mass)
(Friday) 5:00pm (Anticipatory Christmas Mass)
December 25th Midnight
(Christmas) 8:30am and 11:00am
December 26th 8:30am, 11:00am and 5:00pm
(Sunday Mass)
December 31st 9:00am (Weekday Mass)
(Friday) 5:00pm (Anticipatory New Year’s Mass)
January 1st 8:30am and 11:00am
(New Year's)
January 2nd 8:30am, 11:00am and 5:00pm
(Sunday Mass)
Please remember that both Christmas and New Year's Day are Holy Days of Obligation in Canada. As such, Catholics are obligated to attend the following Masses:
- Mass for Christmas - either at the Christmas Eve Vigil, Midnight Mass or Christmas Day Mass
- Mass on Sunday, December 26th, 2021, which is the Feast of the Holy Family
- Mass on January 1st, 2022
- Mass on January 2nd, 2022, which is the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
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As has always been the case, anyone with a “serious reason” or “grave cause” is excused from this obligation.
In the case of the coronavirus pandemic, such reasons include:
- anyone who is sick, symptomatic, or has been recently exposed to the coronavirus;
- anyone with significant health risk factors that requires them to avoid public spaces
- anyone who cares for someone with significant risk factors;
- anyone who cannot attend Mass through no fault of their own because of frailty or old age.
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OUR REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE IS :
DAILY MASSES Monday through Saturday at 9:00am and
WEEKEND MASSES Saturday at 5:00pm
and on Sunday at 8:30am, 11:00am and 5:00pm
There is a Spanish mass at 6:30pm on Sunday
We have also added the Morning Office/Breviary at 8:30am from Monday through Saturday. Everyone is welcome to join in.
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Daily Masses Monday through Friday at 9:00am
Weekend Mass at 5:00pm on Saturday
All of these are posted on YouTube and Facebook 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". These simple moves makes us easier to find on the web.
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 and clicking on the link provided.
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We have connected a very limited number of sound receivers to our sound system for people with serious difficulty in hearing. These can be used with either our headphones or your own personal headphones. If you are interested, please call the office at 604-941-4800 or email stclareofassisi@shaw.ca These are the same ones that we had in the hall.
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Archbishop Miller: Masks Required at Mass |
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Please be reminded that per Archbishop Miller's August 25th instruction, masks are required at Mass:
"I regard it as prudent that, as in all other indoor gatherings in BC, the wearing of masks will be required when attending Mass in the churches of the Archdiocese of Vancouver.
All other parish gatherings indoors, such as meetings, prayer groups, PREP, etc., are covered by the BC mask mandate, and all those aged 12 and older must wear masks."
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Since the limitations have been lifted on religious gatherings and worship services, attendance restrictions at Weddings, Funerals and Baptisms have also been lifted. Please contact the office to make arrangements. |
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In order to help facilitate the offertory for
St Clare of Assisi Parish, the Archdiocese created an Online Offertory page for either one time or reoccurring monthly or weekly donations using a debit or credit card. Click on the heading above to go to the secure page. You can also donate to Second Collections including our Building/Mortgage Fund using this link.
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Donations at Church
If you wish to continue to make your donation at mass, please note that we will not be passing around the collection baskets at this time. Please leave your donation to the church in one of the 2 boxes at the back of the church either when you enter or when you leave.
Second Collections - When there is a Second Collection, one of the collection boxes at the back will be specifically labeled for the that collection. Envelopes should be clearly marked and can be put in either box but cash donations in the Second Collection box will be passed on for that purpose.
NOTE: THE NEXT SECOND COLLECTION WILL BE FOR YOUTH MINISTRY ON DECEMBER 4-5
Envelopes for 2022 have been issued, please pick yours up in the lobby of the church. If we somehow missed you please call the office at 604-941-4800.
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We are grateful to all those who have supported Project Advance. Each and every gift is important. As of October 31st we had received $184,065. Our goal from the diocese is $49,500 so that means that we will be able to put $134,565 towards our mortgage and sound system.
You can give online at projectadvance.ca, by phone at 604-683-0281 ext. 50323, or in-person at our parish’s office. Thank you so much for your support.
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Ethical Concerns Related to Vaccines |
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Catholics are invited to be vaccinated, both in keeping with the dictates of their conscience and in contributing to the common good by promoting the health and safety of others. All COVID-19 vaccines that are medically approved by the relevant health authorities may be licitly received by Catholics. Since there is currently no choice of vaccine being offered, Catholics in good conscience may receive the vaccine that is available and offered to them. Read more at rcav.org/coronavirus
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MISSALS FOR 2022 ARE AVAILABLE
IN THE LOBBY FOR $5 EACH
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Due to Covid-19 the Advent Tree Program at St. Clare's has been adapted so that we can continue to help the groups that we have supported in the past and whose need is as great as ever. If you wish to participate we ask that you donate money for this special purpose and we will purchase appropriate gift cards.
Please put your donation in either one of the specially marked envelopes available in the lobby or in a plain envelope clearly marked “Advent Tree”. Please include your name, address and envelope number and we will add your gift in your annual tax receipt. All cheques should be made payable to St. Clare of Assisi Parish. Envelopes can be dropped in one of the collection boxes, left at the office or mailed to St. Clare’s at 1320 Johnson Street, Coquitlam, BC V3B 4T5.
The generosity of parishioners toward the Advent Tree program has been tremendous over the years, brightening thousands of Christmas’s and while the format this year is different from what was our tradition hopefully at some point in the near future we will once again able to return to our usual format.
Thank you and God Bless.
PS. The groups that we help include, Transition and Safe Houses, Teenagers (some with babies) in the alternative school in Coquitlam, local Seniors in Care facilities that do not have family support, the homeless in the Tri City areas as well as downtown Eastside, Covenant House, and Aboriginal Childrens’ groups from babies to teens. Also through our school district we have several families that require assistance and of course persons and families that come to our parish office for assistance.
Gift cards will be purchased at the recommendation of the people operating these programs and then distributed to needy individuals in their programs before Christmas.
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AT ST. CLARE'S
On Saturday, Dec. 18th at 7:00pm,
the Canada Muse Youth Symphony
will hold a Christmas Concert in our church.
Entrance is by donation, with all donations going to
The Children of the
Immaculate Heart of Mary Orphanage
in El Salvador.
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New Refugee Family Coming |
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We are looking for a suite or house to rent for the refugee family that we are sponsoring, with minimum of 3 bedrooms, kitchen and laundry, in the Tri-Cities or Pitt Meadows, and that is available for minimum 1 year starting Jan 1. If you know about any place with these requirements, please contact Maria Magnusson at maria.magnusson-cwl@shaw.ca
This is all that we are looking for at this time. Thank you.
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New Bible Study - January |
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Advent is just around the corner and the church is moving into a new liturgical year. In year C we cover the majority of the Gospel of Luke in the Sunday readings. Starting on Monday, January 10th 2022 we will begin a new bible study on the Gospel of Luke.
There is no study guide to purchase as we will be exploring the Gospel ourselves in group, by means of reading the scriptural text, self reflection and discussion. To register please call: Leonora 604 461 3116. (This study will be conducted in person not by Zoom).
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
St. Clare's Knights of Columbus Council 14225 invites you, your families and friends to our next monthly Holy Hour on Thursday November 25th at 7pm. It will be held both online on Zoom and in person in the Adoration Chapel. Holy Hour will include a series of prayers including the Rosary, Litany of St. Joseph and prayer for the Canonization of our founder, the Blessed Michael McGivney with plenty of time for silent prayer in the presence of our Lord in the Eucharist. Please RSVP to Mike Blackstock mikeblackstock@gmail.com if you would like to join us.
For 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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The 2021 Knights of Columbus Charity Appeal has begun. Click the link in the document below to buy your tickets.
Did you know that the Grand Prize Winner was from St Clare's Parish last year?
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Members, please reply to your email invitation.
Non-members contact
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Everyone is invited to join us daily
7:30 pm, Online
Contact
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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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Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul
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Are you getting ready for Christmas? |
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Or are you celebrating Advent? |
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Happy New Year! No, it is not January 1! The liturgical year does not match New Year’s Day, the beginning of the calendar year, nor July 1, the beginning of the fiscal year for many organizations. The Church year is distinctive. It always begins on the first Sunday of Advent, and with it comes a shift in the cycle of readings. The feast of Christ the King signaled the end of Ordinary Time.
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Dec 8) |
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Pope Pius IX officially defined the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of Mary in 1854.
Prayer: "O Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, you intercede for us with your Son. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee."
Amen
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Sagrada Família will inaugurate its tower of the Virgin Mary on 8 December, feast of the Immaculate Conception.
The pinnacle of the tower is made up of three parts: from the bottom up, the first is the crown. It is a stone piece that is 6 metres tall, finished with twelve wrought-iron stars. The stars wrap around the pinnacle from the bottom up. The shaft or lantern is the middle part of the pinnacle, which is 18 metres tall. With the geometry of a hyperboloid, it ends in three arms that hold up the star. Its whole outer surface is done in white and blue trencadís mosaic. Finally, the star is the final element of the tower. In terms of its dimensions, it has a diameter of 7.5 metres and twelve points in total. Each of its faces is made of textured glass and it is lit up from inside: a great luminous star that will change Barcelona’s skyline and rise up to bring light and hope.
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In the fall of 2017 we joined a pilgrimage to Europe with leader Fr Don Larson of All Saints Parish Coquitlam. Highlights of our journey were starting point Lisbon & Fatima, Santiago de Compostela & Loyola, Lourdes, and end point Barcelona & Montserrat. In Barcelona we took a guided tour of Sagrada Familia, (3 photos above) and learned much about the architect Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926) and the basilica's 140 year building program.
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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 not less than $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. This offering will go to the priest who says the mass, not to the church.
If you are unable to use email, mass intentions can be phoned in at 604-941-4800.
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NEW FOR 2022 AND BEYOND : Due to the high demand for mass intentions we have obtained permission from Archbishop Miller to have multiple mass intentions on one day per week. As of January 2022 we will accept up to 10 mass intentions for Fridays. For all other days we will only book one mass, and we will honour mass intentions already booked. |
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OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm
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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, Etheen Lowry, Elizabeth Teixeira, Reema Ferreira, Terry McDonald, Andrew De Boda, Maurice Quaghebeur, Hari Vijay, Peggy Maas, Chad Galitzky, Al Trotter, Pat Dizy, Wieslawa Dziuba, Brett Lawrence, Norman Schuster, Brenda Haines, John Bergen 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
They have had contact with some of you with "Go-to-Meeting" but they hope to be able to welcome you again for afternoons of prayer at their monastery. Please let them know if you would like to join them. Thank you.
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Archdiocese Launches Fund to
Help Flood-Struck Migrant Workers
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Last week’s devastating flooding in the Fraser Valley has created a great many needs.
In particular need are migrant workers who have been displaced by the flooding and had their livelihoods disrupted. To help them and their families, the Archdiocese has set up a Fraser Valley Flood Fund, with all donations going toward their support. Please donate at rcav.org/floodfund
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Of Interest from the Diocese |
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Advent Retreat 2021
As we begin our journey through the Advent Season join us for the Annual Archdiocesan Advent Retreat and prepare your “Interior Stable” to welcome the Christ Child. Father Boniface Hicks, OSB, will lead a prayerful mediation on the Nativity story with time for reflection, silence and prayer and Father Joachim Aldaba, O.Praem, will share with us the joy of the great news of the birth of our Savior and reflect on the Gloria in Excelsis Deo.
Following the retreat, all the participants will receive, throughout Advent, weekly emails with short videos and/or reflections to help us continue to prepare for the coming of the Christ Jesus at Christmas. Friday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events
Walking with Saint Joseph During Advent - Reflection with Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle
Join us for a live virtual presentation by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle: Walking with Saint Joseph During Advent. This reflection is part of the Novena leading to the Consecration to Saint Joseph. To receive the link, please register for the novena. Saturday, December 4 at 10:00 a.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events
Advent 2021 Retreat for Ministry to Divorced and Separated
Join the Archdiocese of Vancouver's Ministry to Divorced and Separated for their first in-person event, an Advent retreat with Father Mark McGuckin – “Prepare the Way of the Lord.” "Advent is a time for arising. It is such a joyous season, such a loving season! Let us enter into its joy." (Servant of God, Catherine de Hueck Doherty). Saturday, December 11 at 9:30 a.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events
Advent Retreat: Journeying with the Holy Family
Journey with the Holy Family as we enter into the mystery of the Advent season. In this Year of the Family, Retreat Director Catherine M. Kelly, M.Div. will offer inspiring inputs on the family life of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, using scripture, poetry, art, and music; plus quiet time for personal prayer; and small group faith sharing. All are welcome. Saturday, December 4 at 9:00 a.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events
Four & Four in Four: Young Adults Advent Retreat 2021
This flexible online retreat introduces participants to some fundamentals of prayer & spirituality. Over the four week period of Advent, each week includes a 1 hour prayer period (topic assigned) and online meeting with a Spiritual Director at a flexible day/time. Begins Thursday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events
Novena for the Closing of the Year of St. Joseph
As we draw near the closing of the Year of Saint Joseph and continue to increase our devotion to the foster father of Jesus, we would like to invite you to join us in prayer. On November 30, 2021, we will begin praying a Novena to Saint Joseph as a way of preparing for the Act of Consecration on December 8, 2021, the closing of the Year of Saint Joseph.
As you register for the novena you will receive daily messages with short video reflections to prayerfully prepare for the Consecration. The reflections will be focusing on the Seven Joys of St. Joseph paired with his attributes as highlighted in Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter Patris Corde. This is an opportunity for each of us, at the beginning of the Advent season, to journey with St. Joseph through the most joyous moments of his life.
Salamat 4: 500 Years of Christianity
The year 2021 marks a historical year for Christians in the Philippines. It is the quincentennial celebration of the conversion of the peoples of the islands following the cross planted by Ferdinand Magellan on the island of Cebu in 1521.
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines prepared for this historic celebration as early as 2012, and the Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of Vancouver brings the celebrations to the Catholic Faithful with the culmination of the event on "Salamat 4: 500 Years of Christianity." Friday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Monthly Pro-Life Mass and Prayer Vigil
Monthly Mass and vigil to pray for respect for all human life from its beginning to its natural end. Please join your voice with ours as we pray on the first weekend of each month at a different parish for a new culture of life. Sunday, December 5 at 9:00 a.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Archbishop's Mass for Life
Join us as we celebrate life on Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver. Rosary begins at 11:30 a.m. and Mass is at 12:10 p.m. “May we defend it and promote it from conception to its natural end.” Tuesday, December 28 at 12:10 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Christmas Blues – Healthy Relationship Series
Why do some people find the Christmas season difficult in spite of wanting to feel otherwise? Past Christmas experiences, loneliness and recent losses among other things contribute to the “Blues.” We will explore some symptoms of this condition and what can be done to manage or even transform them! Thursday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Mass for the Closing of the Year of St. Joseph
On December 8th, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Archbishop Michael will celebrate a special Mass to close the Year of St. Joseph. Please join us as we thank St. Joseph for the many blessings he has shared with us this year and continue to pray for his intercession. In preparation for this Mass, all are invited to participate in a Novena and Act of Consecration to St. Joseph which will begin on November 30th. This is an opportunity for all of us to journey with St. Joseph as we begin the Season of Advent. No registration is required for the Mass. Wednesday, December 8 at 5:10 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events
Mass for the Closing of the Year of St. Joseph
On December 8th, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Archbishop Michael will celebrate a special Mass to close the Year of St. Joseph. Please join us as we thank St. Joseph for the many blessings he has shared with us this year and continue to pray for his intercession. In preparation for this Mass, all are invited to participate in a Novena and Act of Consecration to St. Joseph which will begin on November 30th.
This is an opportunity for all of us to journey with St. Joseph as we begin the Season of Advent. No registration is required for the Mass. Wednesday, December 8 at 5:10 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events
HRC Young Adults Holy Hour, Happy Hour
We welcome you to Holy Rosary Cathedral for a Holy Hour, a peaceful time to connect with Jesus, followed by a social event for young adults in their 20s and 30s. Come spend time with God, experiencing His loving Presence and bringing your prayers and praises to Him before the Blessed Sacrament. Friday, December 17 at 8:00 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
Mass Wedding Information Session
Come to an Information and Processing Session and see how you can be part of the Mass Wedding to be officiated by Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB on June 11th, 2022 at St. Paul’s Church, Richmond. All civilly married couples are welcome. Sunday, November 20 at 12:15 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events
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Gardens of Gethsemani Events
Estate and 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. The event is sponsored and presented by the Gardens of Gethsemani cemetery, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Thursday, December 9 at 11:00 a.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events
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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.
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Communications Director
The Director of Communications supports the archbishop’s ministry by directing and supervising all communication initiatives of the archdiocese, including strategic communications planning, internal communications, digital communications, and proactive and reactive media relations and issues management. The Director provides strategic communications direction for archdiocesan offices and parishes. This position will report directly to the Archbishop’s Delegate for Operations. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Assistant Editor / Reporter, The B.C. Catholic
The B.C. Catholic is the weekly newspaper of the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Our mandate is to share stories that will touch readers’ hearts and draw them closer to Christ and his Church. We are looking for a full-time Assistant Editor/Reporter with a strong background in journalism, excellent writing and editing skills, proficiency in photography/video/multimedia, and solid news judgment with the ability to make editorial decisions from a Catholic perspective. The successful applicant must have superior time management, organizational, and planning abilities, and a desire to collaborate with newspaper and communications team colleagues on a cohesive approach to informing Catholics in the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Administrative Assistant, Ministries and Outreach Office
The Ministries and Outreach Office is looking for a seasoned administrative professional to provide exceptional support to Coordinator(s) and Project Manager(s) for the successful execution of projects and events as well as the ongoing maintenance of effective programming. This position plays an essential role in the evangelization mission of the church by supporting program development that helps to form true disciples of Jesus Christ. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Director of Development
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver is seeking an experienced, dynamic, professional, full-time Director to lead and direct the development initiatives of the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Reporting to the Delegate, the Director is responsible for leading the implementation of a comprehensive development program (major and planned giving, annual giving, the Archbishop’s Dinner, donor services and other fundraising initiatives) to secure the financial resources required to support the ministries and programs for the 446,611 Catholics of the Archdiocese. He/She must be committed to the Church’s mission and to the principles of Gospel stewardship. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Operations Manager, Gardens of Gethsemani
This role is part of the leadership team at Catholic Cemeteries, and it is integral in achieving excellence in cemetery operations at all levels, resolving and removing barriers for family services and grounds staff to provide exceptional care for our families. A key responsibility is optimizing the Nexus ERP system to manage all inventory, contracts and records. This role requires high collaboration with family services, outreach, finance, and the director on land development and management issues. The role ensures the efficient and pastoral care of families by optimizing processes and productivity. The position oversees grounds and garden personnel as well as office support systems. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Finance and Accounting Manager, Gardens of Gethsemani
This position supports the financial well-being of the organization. The role fulfills accounting and managerial reporting, oversees banking, trust fund management and loan management as well as supporting quality assurance on family contracts and all compliance requirements with the Consumer Protection Agency, the Canada Revenue Agency, the Archdiocese and acts as the point person for the annual audit. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
Need for Healthcare Professionals at St. Michael's Centre
Many sectors in our society are suffering from staffing shortages. This is particularly true in healthcare/seniors’ care. At St. Michael’s Centre this has reached a crisis where they are in need of RNs, LPNs and RCAs so they can continue to provide excellent care.
Employment Opportunities
The Archdiocese of Vancouver is blessed to be made up of a committed core of individuals who are eager to serve in ministry. If you feel called to be a part of this team, you can view our current openings at rcav.org/jobs.
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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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