Mailing Address: 1320 Johnson Street, Coquitlam, BC V3B 4T5

Street Address: 2888 Delahaye Drive, Coquitlam, BC

Hello St Clare,

Summer break comes to an end with our long weekend in September, which also marks the start of our parish programs and activities. We hope that you will want to join one of them to deepen your faith and remain rooted in Church teachings and traditions.

We also continue our 25th Anniversary celebrations.

Already behind us was a lovely Parish Feast Day. We were blessed to have Archbishop M. Miller with us that day. There was a great Mass at 11 am followed by our famous BBQ. The weather was great; the participation and the spirit of community was equally great. Thank you to all who helped make it such a joyful and successful day!

This was also the day that we unveiled a Pro-Life monument sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Included in this bulletin is a message with details about the event from the Grand Knight, Michael Blackstock.

Coming up is a special Mass on October 5th with a Gala dinner to follow. I am very excited to announce that shortly, we will have a special book about our St. Clare Parish community and church. In it you will find a tour guide of our church, with lovely stories, pictures and much more!

Fr. Maciej

SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday (Mass of Anticipation)  5:00pm

Sunday  8:30am, 11:00am and 5:00pm

        6:30pm (Spanish)

DAILY MASSES 

Monday through Saturday at 9:00am

Morning Office/Breviary at 8:30am from Monday through Saturday. Everyone is welcome to join in.

LIVESTREAMING SCHEDULE

Daily Masses Monday through Friday at 9:00am

Weekend Mass at 5:00pm on Saturdays

All of these are posted on YouTube 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". This will make it easier to find us on the internet.

Food for Thought . . . and for the Soul

Julian of Norwich (c. 1343 – after 1416) was an English anchoress of the Middle Ages. Her writings, now known as Revelations of Divine Love, are the earliest surviving English-language works by a woman, although it is possible that some anonymous works may have had female authors. They are also the only surviving English-language works by an anchoress.

Julian lived in the English city of Norwich, an important centre for commerce that also had a vibrant religious life. During her lifetime, the city suffered the devastating effects of the Black Death of 1348–1350. In 1373, aged 30 and so seriously ill she thought she was on her deathbed, Julian received a series of visions or "shewings" of the Passion of Christ. She recovered from her illness and wrote two versions of her experiences, the earlier one being completed soon after her recovery—a much longer version, today known as the Long Text, was written many years later.

Julian lived in permanent seclusion as an anchoress in her cell, which was attached to St Julian's Church, Norwich. Four wills are known in which sums were bequeathed to a Norwich anchoress named Julian, and an account by the celebrated mystic Margery Kempe exists which provides evidence of counsel Kempe was given by the anchoress.

Details of Julian's family, education, or of her life before becoming an anchoress are not known; it is unclear whether her actual name was Julian. Preferring to write anonymously, and seeking isolation from the world, she was nevertheless influential in her lifetime. While her writings were carefully preserved, the Reformation prevented their publication in print.

Julian lived in a time of turmoil, but her theology was optimistic and spoke of God's omnibenevolence and love in terms of joy and compassion. Revelations of Divine Love "contains a message of optimism based on the certainty of being loved by God and of being protected by his Providence"

The Catechism of the Catholic Church quotes from Revelations of Divine Love in its explanation of how God can draw a greater good, even from evil.

 "All shall be well, and all shall be well,

and all manner of things shall be well" 

Registration forms, Mass offerings and other mail may be dropped at any time in the mail slot of the parish office door located on 1320 Johnson Street. 

The parish office is closed on Monday, September 2 for Labour Day.

For those donating online through the Archdiocese or pre-authorized payment through the parish, box sets of "second collections only" envelopes are available on request.

Project Advance 2024!

Thank you to everyone who has donated to this year’s Project Advance campaign. Because of your generosity we have received $87,416 in pledges from only 192 of our families or 20% of our registered parishioners. While we have met our diocesan commitment of $61,300, we still have a long way to go to meet our parish goal of $200,000. All additional pledges will be used to help pay our mortgage and fund other special projects as required in the parish.

If you have not yet donated, please take a few minutes to prayerfully consider what you and your family would like to donate this year. We would love to have 100% participation from our parishioners. Remember, every gift regardless of its size make a difference. Every gift counts.

You can contribute to Project Advance by going online at projectadvance.ca. You can also complete a pledge form (available in the lobby) and put it in the collection, drop it off at the office or mail it to St. Clare of Assisi Parish, 1320 Johnson Street, Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 4T5. Cheques should be made out to Project Advance. You can also call 604-683-0281. Ext. 323

A special note for anyone who has donated online and has any questions. Please email donations@rcav.org and they will help you. For example, they can tell you when your past pledge expires, how much you have pledged and they can change your credit card or banking information.

Our way forward begins with your generosity in growing our parish and local Catholic community. We’re grateful for your support. Thank you!

Help us keep the air we share in the church healthy and fragrance-free.

The chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick, especially those with fragrance sensitivities, asthma, allergies and other medical conditions.

Please refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, aftershave and other fragrances in the church. Use unscented personal care products.

It’s easy to understand the definition of stewardship – living a grateful and generous life. The hard part is doing it! How do your words and actions reflect God’s word? Do you share your time in prayer with God daily? Do you use your talent to help those in need without expecting anything in return? Are you generous with your financial resources? If not, what are you waiting for?



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REVERENCE FOR LIFE MEMORIAL

On Sunday August 11th, we came together to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Clare of Assisi. With providence, the year 2024 is also the year to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Coquitlam.

In commemoration of this day and in recognition of the 25th anniversary, we unveiled a Reverence for Life Memorial stone and garden, to be blessed by Archbishop Miller. This Memorial to life will remain a part of our parish forevermore.

This project was initiated by the Knights of Columbus Council in our parish about five years ago to recognize the unborn and their right to life; a fundamental belief of our faith. In recent years, euthanasia or MAID has become increasingly prevalent in our society. As a result, the focus for this monument shifted from recognizing the rights of just the unborn, to all life, from conception to its natural end. 

Funds were raised to support the cost of this monument through Knight’s events held at the parish, a corporate donation by a local funeral home and personal donations of individual Knights for its creation and installation

We thank all those who have contributed to this project in any way, leaving a legacy for our parish community and the Knights of this parish.

Let us continue to pray daily for the sanctity of all life. And when at our parish, we encourage you to stop, sit and pray at this Reverence for Life Memorial.

Scripture

Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born, I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations”

Meaning of the Engraving

The engraved images show reverence for human life from conception to its natural end and our resurrection through the salvific power of the Holy Eucharist. The path indicates our path through life and hints at our St. Clare's location in the mountains.

Web site

We have set up some web pages on our parish site containing prayers for each stage of life.

https://stclare.ca/parish-life/service/knights/reverence-for-life/

Future plans

We aim to install a bench in front of the memorial and a permanent sign containing a QR code to the prayer website soon to encourage prayer and meditation at the site.

Ladies! Please come! Coffee, Faith, Fun and Fulfillment will be served!

Come out to socialize with your brother Knights to kick off the fall season and help out with our programs including the Walk/Run/Bike for Life, Parish 25th celebrations, Pancake breakfasts, Oktoberfest and COR meetings for men. 

See you then!

If you are asking these questions, or questions like them, the Catholic way of life awaits you. Click here for more information

You are invited to attend a fraternity gathering taking place every last Saturday morning of the month at 10am (Sept - June) in the St. Clare of Assisi Parish Centre. Contact: Carmen Moorhouse at carmenmoorhouse@gmail.com for more info. 

I encourage you also, to open your Bible daily at home to read, pray and enjoy a personal relationship with the Word of God. If you have questions or comments, contact me as per below.

 In Christ, 

Matthew, 604:754:2762, wccmms@gmail.com

Join us weekly or drop in any week when you have time after Mass each Tuesday in the basement of the parish center. 

God bless all of us! Amen.

Email or Call Matthew:  

bibleportage@gmail.com 

6047542762

So, join, visit, or just drop-in. 

To join the Legion of Mary as active or auxiliary member, please call: 

778 986 7516

       To request a visit of Our Lady of Fatima into your home please call:

604 945 6623

       To learn more about the Legion of Mary please login to legionofmaryyvrcomitium.com

Everyone is invited to join us online daily at 7:30pm

Contact

maria.magnusson-cwl@shaw.ca

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 by email at glenthel@shaw.ca

For more information, please visit: www.mothersprayers.org or https://stclare.ca/parish-life/faith-formation/mothers-prayer/

Please contact the parish office to make arrangements for

baptisms, weddings, funerals and other Sacraments.

ADORATION CHAPEL

The Adoration Chapel is accessible daily. Entrance to the Adoration Chapel is open between 8am and 6pm.  

Pre-Authorized Payments

We offer a Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) plan which you can sign up for by completing the form and returning it with a void cheque to the parish office. Pre-authorized payments are withdrawn directly from your bank account on the 1st day of the month. Click the button below to download the form.

Please remember to sign the back as it is invalid without a signature. You may seal the completed form in an envelope marked Pre-Authorized Payment and drop it in the donation box located in the church, mail it or bring it to the parish office. The form must be in the office by the 20th of the month in order for it to be effective on the following 1st of the month.

Donations at Church

Donations may be dropped in the collection basket circulated at Sunday Mass or in the box located in the church lobby. If you would like a set of Sunday Offering envelopes, please contact the parish office. Otherwise, Visitors' Envelopes are available on the brochure rack in the church lobby.

Second Collections - When there is a Second Collection, a designated collection box will be available at the back of the church. There is a Second Collection for Healing & Reconciliation on the weekend of September 8 to support healing and reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous people in our province.

If you wish to book a Mass Intention, please send your request via email 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 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.  Please note that there may be unforeseen situations when your scheduled date may be changed without notice.

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. Enclose your offering in an envelope clearly marked with the name and date of your Mass intention. Your offering will go to the priest who says the mass, not to the church.

If you are unable to use email, mass intentions may be phoned in at 604-941-4800.

We are able to accept multiple Mass intentions on Fridays. For all other days, we can book one intention only.

Please pray for the sick of our Parish

Mike Van Duynhoven, Bernie & Zeny Perez, Craig Barton, Marge Hogan, Jamie Willis, Siobhan Vanderkere, Bette Stirling, Helen Dougan, Bernie Perez, Noah Zanatta, 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, Mazoe Kaufman, Cindy Mazerolle-Kass, Anna Figura, Ed Garcia, Viray Family, Walter Banke, Elizabeth Teixeira, Reema Ferreira, Terry McDonald, Andrew De Boda, Hari Vijay, Peggy Maas, Chad Galitzky, Al Trotter, Pat Dizy, Brett Lawrence, Norman Schuster, Brenda Haines, John Bergen, Laud Vidal, Rick Empey, Dan Arseneault, Addie Jamieson, Jean-Yves Duret, and all recipients of St. Clare’s Prayer Shawls.

The Poor Clare sisters are praying for our parish and would be happy to take your personal prayer requests by mail or telephone. For vocation inquiries, send an email to callclaremissbc@telus.net

Rekindle the romance, remind yourselves why you fell in love and learn how to make a good marriage even better!

For more info and to register visit: 

https://beholdvancouver.org/events/couple-retreat-by-worldwide-marriage-encounter



❤Early bird special before Sept. 9. ❤    

Registration closes Oct. 14, 2023

You both deserve it!

The goal of “Fiat” Women’s Online Discernment Group is to provide a prayerful environment for young women to discern their vocation, primarily the possible call to Religious Life. These women are given an opportunity to listen to and discuss certain topics about discernment and Religious life in general. Hopefully this Discernment Group will be a good preparation for women who are called to Religious Life to enter the community they are called to with peace and an adequate knowledge of what the Church is asking and desiring for Religious Life.  

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