Hello St Clare,

This is our farewell weekend for two very special and dedicated staff members. You are all invited to the KofC Pancake Breakfast this Sunday, after 8.30 am and 11 am Masses. 

There you will have a chance to meet and to express your good wishes to our Assistant Pastor, Fr. Yarek Dziuba as this is his last weekend with us!

This is also a farewell for our long-time parish secretary, Heather McCristall. However, she will remain with us as our parishioner and continue volunteering in the community. This will also be your “official” opportunity to thank Heather for her outstanding contribution to St. Clare Parish! Please join us after the two morning Masses in the Parish Centre.

Dear Fr. Yarek, dear Heather, we wish you God’s blessings, good health and joy in your new endeavours! May the Lord Jesus always guide you wherever you go to be His presence in our world today!

Fr. Maciej 

BEWARE OF SCAM EMAIL

It has come to my attention that there is a scam email coming out in my name saying that I would like you to handle a request discreetly. THIS IS A SCAM. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL I ASK YOU TO BUY GIFT CARDS OR GIVE ME CASH. If you receive one of these, please delete it immediately.

To St. Clare’s parishioners

Thank you all for your kind words and sentiments since I announced my coming retirement as parish assistant administrator.

It has been a real privilege to work with and serve Fr. Scott and Fr. Maciej over the years and of course Fr. Yarek and our other Assistant Pastors. During the nearly 15 years that I have worked at St. Clare’s, the parish has done countless fundraisers big and small, built a schoolhouse in Chile, helped countless less fortunate people at Christmas with the Advent Tree, annually sent support to an orphanage in El Salvador for Christmas presents and food, transformed the parish property, helped several refugee families get established in Canada, built a church, survived a pandemic and most recently sent nearly $30K to help the Ukrainians. There are many, many other really positive things that have be done by St. Clare’s parishioners, too many to recount and I am really proud to have been a part of it. Though I will really miss meeting and talking with you at the office I will be still a parishioner and hope to see you at church.

I was delighted to meet Maria Ramos, the new parish assistant administrator. She has had a lot of experience in parish administration and will be very happy to help you.

God Bless,

Heather McCristall

PROJECT ADVANCE - 2022

As 2022 unfolds, let us pause to recall that together we are the one Body of Christ. Thanks to your support, Project Advance makes possible the many ministries and programs that bring us together, further our evangelizing mission, and build spaces for worship and learning.

Our Annual Appeal ensures and strengthens the Church’s mission and outreach. As always, once the goal for our parish of $59,400 is met, all additional funds raised will be directed back to paying down our mortgage or other special projects as required. You can learn more and donate at projectadvance.ca

Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB reinstated the obligation to attend mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation in the summer of 2021.

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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LIVESTREAMING SCHEDULE:

We will continue 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

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.

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.

OUR REGULAR CONFESSION SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:

• Before morning mass at 8:45am and after morning mass at 9:30am, Monday through Saturday. 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.

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 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.

The next second collection will be on June 19th for Pro Life.  Please be generous.

UKRAINIAN SUPPORT - We would like to thank everyone who donated money to support Ukrainians both in Poland and in the Ukraine. This money has been forwarded.

We will continue to leave a donation box beside the Ukrainian flag in the lobby as they will need continued support. If you have any loose change or bills please consider making a donation. Thank you.

Envelopes for 2022 have been issued. If you would like to pick up your box of envelopes, please send us an email or phone the parish office to make arrangements.

PREP is over for another year! Hard to believe but we had such a lovely year with the students surviving Corvid challenges again!! Returning registration forms should be in before June 15 to avoid a late fee of $25. New registrations can access the forms on our website stclare.ca/parish-life/faith-formation/prep/ or in the brochure rack in the foyer of the church. Forms can be dropped off at the office and just put through the mail slot.

PREP classes will continue to be on Wednesdays from 6:30- 7:45PM starting on September 14th with an opening Mass. Classes are held for students in Grades 1-7 at school.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The final general meeting of the fraternal year will be held on June 21st at 7pm.

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 Milo at gk@stclare.ca or call him at 604-341-0062.



The Knights will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, June 12th after both the 8:30am and 11:00am masses. Breakfast is by donation.

Bishop Thomas J. Lobsinger, OMI Memorial Bursary Program

The annual BC and Yukon Bursary program known as the Bishop Thomas J. Lobsinger, OMI Memorial Bursary Program is underway. The 2022 program is now receiving applications. We are privileged to offer fourteen bursaries of $1,000.00 each to Catholic students across the Province of BC.

These bursaries are made available on a one-time only basis to young practicing Catholic students who are in post secondary education at a recognized institute of higher learning within the Province of BC. Applications are accepted from January 1, 2022 until June 30, 2022 with the bursaries being awarded in the fall. The Terms of Reference may be found on our web site kofcbc.org

Requests for application should be addressed to:

Knights of Columbus BC & Yukon

2809 Mara Drive, Coquitlam, BC V3C 5T9

Attn: Herb Yang, Bursaries Chairman

Or email: herbykofc@gmail.com

We would like to congratulate the many recipients once again over the past years and look forward to the opportunity to assist many more young people in the advancement of their education.

Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul

SACRAMENTS AT ST. CLARE’S

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.

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.

 NEW! 

PARISH OFFICE HOURS  

Monday to Friday

9am to 12pm

1pm to 3pm

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, Brett Lawrence, Norman Schuster, Brenda Haines, John Bergen, Laud Vidal, Rick Empey, Dan Arseneault, Wendy Wong and all recipients of St. Clare’s Prayer Shawls.

Inauguration of the Guard of Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Centre in Vancouver

Announcing the official opening of the Guard of Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Centre in Vancouver. Come and join us on Thursday, June 30 at 7pm. With Episcopal approval given by Archbishop J. Michael Miller to the Association, a Eucharistic Celebration is being held by Archbishop Miller at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, 3141 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam. Refreshments will be served at the parish centre after the Mass. 

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. June 16 at 11 a.m. via Zoom.

St. Monica's Mission Holy Hour

Many parents are grieving the loss of their adult child’s faith in the Catholic Church. This Year of the Family is an ideal time of grace for parents to pray, fast, and sacrifice for their adult children’s conversion. Through St. Monica's Mission, A Prayerful Journey of Perseverance and Hope, parents are invited to join our monthly Holy Hours on the Third Friday of the month at various parishes across the Archdiocese. Friday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m.

National Rosary for the Family

Families from across Canada are invited to a live and virtual “Rosary for the Family”. The CCCB Standing Committee for Family and Life is hosting this national event in preparation for the 10th World Meeting of Families that will take place in Rome and in dioceses across the world June 22 - 26. The live Zoom event, “Rosary for the Family”, takes place Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19 at 12 p.m. PST (3 p.m. EDT). Featuring different families and voices from across the country, it is an opportunity to gather in prayer with other faith-filled families. Everyone is welcome!

Into the Deep: The Power of Images in Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Come with us "into the deep" and learn how devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus owes its power and popularity to images. That devotion derives from the experiences of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, to whom the Lord revealed his Sacred Heart in a series of mystical apparitions. As a nun in the Visitation Order (founded by St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal), she knew the central role that the imagination plays in Salesian spirituality. In this webinar, we'll take a little tour through the evolution of that iconography to see how this spiritual tradition and these sacred images engender ideas, express meaning, excite passions, and invite reflections on the graces given to us in the Heart of Jesus. Online on Friday, June 24 at 7 p.m.

Monthly Eucharistic Adoration - Intensive Prayer

Monthly Intensive Prayers with Eucharistic Adoration is a monthly prayer session conducted by Matthew 7.7 Prayer Brigade of the Office of the Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of Vancouver on rotation in different parishes with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. Filipino Ministry members and non-Filipino spouses and friends are invited to come on Sunday, June 26, 2 - 5 p.m. to be held at St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Agassiz.

For more information and to check out other events and retreats at beholdvancouver.org/events

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 additional employment opportunities at rcav.org/jobs

Administrative Assistant to the Delegate of Operations

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver is seeking a full-time administrative assistant to support senior leadership by performing designated responsibilities to ensure optimal day to day workflow. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support in a professional, courteous and efficient manner while maintaining absolute confidentiality.

Gift Planning and Parish Support Officer

The Gift Planning and Parish Support Officer (GPPSO) will continue to develop and enhance the gift planning and parish support program for the Archdiocese of Vancouver and implement the plan across all parishes. 

Communications Director

The Director of Communications works closely with the Archbishop and other Church leaders to find ways to effectively communicate the Gospel and promote the work of Catholic ministries throughout the region. Our commitment is to face real challenges with courage and compassion. Through authentic engagement, we can share the heart of the Church and help to lead people into a relationship with God.