St. Clare Updates for
April 1 - 16, 2021
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“There are Christians whose lives seem like Lent without Easter. I realize of course that joy is not expressed the same way at all times in life, especially at moments of great difficulty. Joy adapts and changes, but it always endures, even as a flicker of light born out of our personal certainty that, when everything is said and done, we are infinitely loved.”
Pope Francis in his Apostolic Exhortation,
Evangelii Gaudium; The Joy of the Gospel
Two thousand years ago some people tried to block and take down Jesus. We all may feel the same way today, but this is not the end of the story of our salvation, but rather the beginning!
Let the light of the Resurrection of Christ light our hearts with peace and love and shine with renewed hope within our homes and communities.
Let the Easter victory of life over death fill our hearts with the lasting joy and firm belief in the inexhaustible grace of God.
We wish you all a joyful and blessed Easter.
Fr. Maciej
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Easter and Divine Mercy
Summary of Events and Masses
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GOOD FRIDAY
Church open for private adoration and prayer 9 am to 12 noon, and again from 6 pm to 9 pm
4 pm-5 pm Rite of Communion and Veneration of the Cross for those who are registered (like every Sunday}.
HOLY SATURDAY
11 am - 12 noon - Blessing of the baskets with food - only for those registered.
Easter Vigil – Not available online
EASTER SUNDAY
9 am Mass livestreamed and available afterwards
10.45 am - 11:45 am - Rite of Communion for those registered
DIVINE MERCY SATURDAY/SUNDAY
11 am – 12 noon on Sunday April 11 - Rite of Communion for those registered
Please visit our website at REGISTER FOR EASTER(Link) to register for any of the above events requiring registration. There is no limit to number of Communion services that you can attend.
A quick reminder: Do not block the entrance or exit doors and please keep a safe distance from others. It is about safety and respect for all parishioners.
Also, please do not stay longer than needed either inside the church, or outside at this time because we do not want to give any false impressions that there are gatherings in our church
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The Public Health Office (Bonnie Henry) has withdrawn the variance for any indoor/ in person masses for now with the exception of weddings, funerals and baptisms which are limited to 10 persons in attendance including the priest.
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 (For Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday see above for additional masses and events)
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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OUR CONFESSION SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
- After morning mass, Monday through Saturday at 9:30am until the last person except for Holy Saturday. No registration or appointment is necessary. Please wait at the entrance of the church as Father will come and open the door after the livestream mass is finished.
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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A novena is typically nine days of prayer in preparation of the celebration of a feast day. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy Novena is started on Good Friday and ends on Divine Mercy Sunday.
The Chaplet can be said anytime, but the Lord specifically asked that it be recited as a novena. He promised, "By this Novena (of Chaplets), I will grant every possible grace to souls.
"Our Lord said to Saint Faustina: I desire that there be a Feast of Mercy on the first Sunday after Easter. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which grace flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet.
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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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Rediscover the Saints by Matthew Kelly
Please join us on Zoom beginning Tuesday, April 20 from 10:00 to11:30 a.m. as we read through Matthew Kelly’s book on the saints. This is an 8 week course and we will review 3 saints each week. Discover how inviting the saints into your everyday life will open your eyes to the amazing possibilities God has in store for you! Please contact Roxanne at roxannecwl@gmail.com to register and for further information.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
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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Everyone is invited to join us daily
7:30 pm, Online
Contact
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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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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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A Spiritual Walk through Holy Week |
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"This Holy Week, we (at St Beuno's) suggest you spend some time each day meditating on the compassion of Jesus (from the Latin compati – ‘to suffer with’). That compassion is for us all, whatever our age or walk of life. "
This resource contains prayer material for each day in Holy Week, created by St Beuno's Outreach (north Wales) in the Diocese of Wrexham. Download the leaflet or read on screen.
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Easter 2021 Message from CCCB |
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This Easter Message is from the Most Rev. Richard Gagnon, Archbishop of Winnipeg and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB).
He concludes his Easter message with the few words used by Pope Francis at the Mass in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Bagdad, the place where 48 people were murdered by terrorists in 2010:
" . . . in the face of adversity, there are always two temptations-flight or anger. But these two approaches never fix anything. Jesus, on the other hand, changed history. How? With the humble power of love, with his patient witness. This is what we are called to do; and this is how God fulfils his promises.”
Archbishop Gagnon finishes with these words
"Brothers and Sisters in Christ, let us rise and be on our way!
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. Alleluia!
Wishing you and your loved ones, friends, family and communities a most blessed, healthy and graced Easter celebration."
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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 July or August. 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, 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, Wieslawa Dziuba, Brett Lawrence 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
The Poor Clares are considering a Discernment Weekend soon. If you are interested please let them know by calling the number above.
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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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The Gospel of John: Signs and Glory
Among all the Gospels, the Gospel of John holds a unique place because of its message and extraordinary structure. Join us as we investigate the genius of the Gospel of John and the way it invites us to consider Jesus’ suffering and our own in a new light. Join us on Saturday, April 17 at 7:00 pm. Register online at beholdvancouver.org/events
The Things We Carry - Healthy Relationships Series
There are realities from our childhood and adolescence that have marked us positively and negatively. It is important to note which of these realities we carry as we enter into our relationships. Behold Vancouver is offering a three-part online series on Healthy Relationships, with an opportunity for Q&A following a formal presentation by various presenters. Join us on Thursday, April 29 from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Register for free at beholdvancouver.org/events. This event to open to all adults, whether single, dating or married.
Into the Deep: 'Laudato Si' Five Years Later
Join us for an evening online with Sister Damien Marie Savino, FSE, the Dean of Science and Sustainability at Aquinas College in Michigan, as she reflects on the Special Anniversary Year of Laudato Si’ (On Care for Our Common Home). What new opportunities for ecological conversion and fraternity is the Catholic Church calling forth for us as individuals and a global community? Join us on Friday, April 30 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm on Zoom. Register for free at beholdvancouver.org/events
Do Something Amazing - NET Canada
NET Canada is searching for the next generation of Catholic missionaries. Do you have what it takes to join them? Request an application, fill it out, and send it in to register for the next virtual retreat on April 10 to learn more about NET and how you can grow in your faith and change the lives of youth in Canada. Go to netcanada.ca/apply to start your journey!
The Church Needs the Laity
Join Michael W. Higgins — author, broadcaster, scholar and veteran Vatican observer — for this exploration of how the thought of John Henry Cardinal Newman can offer us direction for today as Catholic lay men and women strive to find their place in the rejuvenation of the Roman Catholic Church. With Newman’s canonization there is renewed interest in this popular and ever-thoughtful church leader. Higgins shows how his philosophy is even more relevant than ever. Join us Wednesday, April 21 at 12:00 pm. Register online at beholdvancouver.org/events
Catholic Street Missionaries One-Day Training and Outreach
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. Spend a day with us reaching out to our less privileged brothers and sisters on the streets of Vancouver. Young adults age 19-39 who would like to serve Jesus in the poor are invited to join us on Sunday, April 25 at 10:30 am - 4:30 pm. Our session will include bible meditation, training, homeless outreach and sharing at the end. (All participants must meet online at 10:30am to attend the training before joining us for outreach in-person at Holy Rosary Cathedral). Learn more and register at catholicstreetmissionaries.org
Who Am I? Workshop
Who Am I? Is a 4-day workshop to help you find your inner strengths and live your best. This workshop will provide the opportunity for an experience of self-discovery and development that explores the essential aspects of yourself. Contact Leah Bittante to discuss scale of registration fee. This workshop takes place from Friday, April 23 to Monday, April 26 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. 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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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Administrative Assistant, Catholic Schools
The Superintendent’s Office, Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese, is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant for the Benefits Office. To learn more, please visit rcav.org/jobs/109. Please submit your resume with a cover letter to the attention of Mr. Rob Mascitti, CISVA Human Resources Administrator, by March 19, 2021, 4:00 pm via email to: hr@cisva.bc.ca.
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
Landscape and Grounds Maintenance, Catholic Cemeteries
The Roman Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Vancouver (RCCAV) is seeking a Landscape & Grounds Maintenance Labourer to join our team at the Gardens of Gethsemani Cemetery in Surrey. The incumbent performs grounds operations and maintenance functions for garden beds and assists the grounds crew to provide a pleasant outdoor environment that is attractive, orderly, and reverent. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/jobs
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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