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St. James Parish Parish Website: http://stjamesparishrc.com
3rd Sunday of Advent December 13th, 2015 Year C
Pastoral Staff
FR. JAROSLAW DZIUBA, SDS (Fr. Yarek) Pastor [email protected] *Appts to be arranged through the parish office
FR. DENNIS BHASKAR Associate Pastor [email protected]
DEACON KEN WADDLE Deacon [email protected]
DEBORAH QUINLAN Senior Administrator [email protected]
LEANNE PLAMONDON Religious Education [email protected]
MARIA VAN KAMPEN Youth Ministry Coordinator [email protected]
CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN Administrative Assistant Submissions for the bulletin go to: [email protected] DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 12 NOON
St. James Church
338040 – 32nd Street East
(Street Address only)
Okotoks
PARISH MAILING ADDRESS St. James Parish, Site 7, Box 41, RR#2
Okotoks, AB T1S 1A2
Phone: 403-938-3122
Fax: 403-938-0524
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
8:30-12:00 & 1:00-3:30pm
*Closed for the Noon Hour*
*Closed 3rd Friday of the Month
Emergencies only (Sacrament of the Sick):
Fr. Yarek at 403-613-2680 or Fr. Dennis at 587-432-5792.
Please speak clearly and state your name and Phone number
St. Michael’s Church 402 Government Road
(Street address only)
Black Diamond
Schedule for St. Michael’s Church:
Mass Times: Sun: 9:00am
Wed: 9:00am
Fri: 9:00am
Reconciliation Schedule: After weekday Mass or by Appt.
Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday following Mass, 9:30-10:30am
Building and
Sustaining
One Parish
Schedule for St. James Church
Mass Times: Sun: 11:00am & 7:00pm Tues: 7:00pm Thurs 9:30am Sat: 9:00am
Reconciliation Schedule: Tuesday after 7:00pm Mass Wednesdays in Advent 7:30-8:30pm
Sunday: 6:30-6:55pm *or by appt.
Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday following Mass 7:30-8:30pm
Upcoming Events and Activities
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE 2015
ST. JAMES CHURCH, 338040 Ave - 32
nd St. East, Okotoks
Christmas Eve – December 24th – 6:00 pm & 9:00 pm
Christmas Day – December 25th – 10:00 am
Holy Family – December 27th – 11:00 am & 7:00 pm
New Year’s Eve – December 31st – 5:00 pm
New Year’s Day – January 1, 2016 – 10:00 am
Parish Reconciliation Date: Tues, Dec 15, following 7pm Mass
@ St. James, AND all Wednesdays during Advent – 7:30-8:30 pm.
ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH,
402 Government Rd, Black Diamond
Christmas Eve – December 24th – 11:00 pm
Christmas Day – December 25th – 9:00 am
Holy Family – December 27th – 9:00 am
New Year’s Day – January 1, 2016 – 9:00 am
As part of the Year of Mercy, the Diocese of Calgary invites you to re-discover the meaning of the sacrament of Reconciliation in your life. In addition to the regular parish schedule, the sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at parishes throughout the Diocese of
Calgary all the Wednesdays of Advent from 7:30 – 8:30pm.
December 13th: Second Sunday of Advent
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, reminded us in
his encyclical, Laudato Si’, that the baptised are
called to care for our common home. The
sacrament of Reconciliation invites us to
consider not only the sins we have committed
but also what we have failed to do. From our
comfortable vantage point it is easy to become
indifferent to the suffering of others. Gratitude
for our blessings reminds us to share and do
more for others. Action: Apologise or make
reparation for something you failed to do.
"The Christmas Liturgy Schedule is now available. All ministers are asked to sign their names where they can help. The deadline is December 15th."
Let us welcome, into our parish
community, Evan Muller, who received the Sacrament of Baptism today.
Congratulations & God’s Blessings!
“Come & celebrate the beginning of Extraordinary Year of Mercy in an
Advent Celebration with Bishop Henry at City Hall. It will take place on
the fourth Sunday of Advent, December 20th, 2015 at 3 PM. We will
have a sung vespers (Evening prayer) and an Advent
reflection from Bishop Henry. Please invite your
friends and families!”
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH St. James Par ish Page 3
Mass Times &
Mass Intentions
Activities
For The Week
Sunday - Dec 13
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Howard Hosler 11:00am - St. James
Neil Jonker 7:00pm - St. James
People of the Parish
Coffee Sunday after 11am Mass, St. James Church Hall Baptism Sunday after 11am Mass at St. James Church Safeway/Sobey’s Gift Cards available after Mass, St. James Church St. James Choir Practice 10-11am, St. James Church
Monday - Dec 14
NO MASS
Senior Youth Group Meeting 7:00-9:00pm, St. Joseph Room Men’s Prayer Group 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room Topic: The Book of Proverbs
Tuesday - Dec 15
7:00pm - St. James
Marilyn & Walter Gramm
Adoration and Reconciliation after 7pm Mass
Wednesday - Dec 16
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Tara & Jordan Hittel
St. James Mom’s Group - No Meeting (delivered cards for Tudor Manor on Tues Dec 15th) RCIA Meeting 7:00-9:00pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room Reconciliation (during Advent) 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church
Thursday - Dec 17
9:30am - St. James
Claire McNanamen
HIS Choir Practice 7:30-10pm, St. James Church 2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church Youth Group 7-9pm, St. James Church Narthex.
Friday - Dec 18
9:00am - St. Michael’s
David Boran
Adoration following 9am Mass
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED (3rd Friday)
St. James’ Boys Group for Fathers and Sons, 6:30-8:30pm, HTA
Saturday - Dec 19
9:00am - St. James
Patti Brenner
* Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass
ST. JAMES PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM DECEMBER
23RD NOON TO JANUARY 3RD, 2016.
2016 Parish Donation Envelopes are ready for pick up in
the Church Narthex.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 2015-2016 ST. JAMES PARISH
St. James Church / St. Michael’s Church
Registration for ALL SACRAMENTS can be done at the parish office. If the Child has not received the Sacraments at St. James Church or St. Michael’s Church, a copy of the certificate of Baptism must be given at time of registration.
FIRST RECONCILIATION 2015
ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY FROM 9-10:30am,
Parents and students are expected to attend Mass following
sessions. Registration fee $25.00. *Baptism Certificate required if
not baptized @ St. James or St. Michael’s.
RECONCILITATION DATES: on Tuesdays after 7pm Mass, during Advent on Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm, or at the Parish Reconciliation Tues, Dec 15th following the 7pm Mass.
CONFIRMATION 2015-2016
For Grades 8 and up. ALL CLASSES WILL BE SUNDAY 1-3pm,
Parents and Students are expected to attend the 11am or 7pm
Mass. Registration fee $35.00. . *Baptism Certificate required if
not baptized @ St. James or St. Michael’s.
Sunday, January 17, 2016
1:00-2:00 Student and Parent Session together
2:00-3:00 Student Class and separate Parent Session
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Student and Parent Retreat together
Saturday, February 6, 2016
6:00-7:00 pm – Confirmation Rehearsal at St. James Church
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Confirmation Mass at 11:00 am with Bishop Henry
FIRST COMMUNION 2016 ALL CLASSES WILL BE SUNDAYS FROM 9-10:30am, Parents and
Students are expected to attend Mass following the sessions.
Registration fee $25.00.. *Baptism Certificate required if not baptized
@ St. James or St. Michael’s.
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Session for Parents with last names A-K
Retreat for Students last names A-K
Commitment Mass at 11:00am
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Session for Parents with last names L-Z
Retreat for Students last names L-Z
Commitment Mass at 11:00am
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Class with Students and Parents
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Retreat with Students and Parents
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Student and Parent Rehearsal for First Communion Liturgy
Sunday, May 15 or May 29, 2016
First Communion Sacramental Mass
BAPTISM PREPARATION If your child is seven years old
or younger you are required to attend two classes on two
consecutive Wednesdays. The classes are from 7:00-9:00 pm
at St. James Church. Registration fee is $25.
Session Three: January 20 and 27, 2016
Session Four: March 16 and 23, 2016
Session Five: *Sundays May 15 and 22, 1-3pm (Special date & time)
A baptismal registration form must be handed in to the parish
office before the start of the session. Baptisms are held on the
2nd Sunday of every month after the 11:00am Mass at St.
James or during the 9am mass at St. Michael’s (Exception:
No Baptisms during Lent). If your child is older than seven
years and in need of baptism please contact the parish office
at 403-938-3122.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION Phone the Parish Office at
least 6 months before marriage and make an appointment.
Marriage preparation sessions are mandatory for those
preparing for marriage. Sessions are at St. James Church,
Friday 7-9pm and Saturday, 9:00am to 4:30pm on the
following dates:
Session Two: February 5 and 6, 2016
Session Three: April 22 and 23, 2016
Session Four: October 21 and 22, 2016
Registration fee is $80.00 per couple.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Registration is
ongoing for all those interested in learning more about the
Catholic Faith. Inquirers are instructed in the Catholic Faith
and introduced to the life of the Church. The sessions are
Wednesdays from 7-9pm at St. James Church.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Teens (RCIT) This
program is designed for all youth from grades 6-9 who desire
to receive the Catholic Sacraments they have missed and for
any youth who wishes to be fully initiated into the Catholic
Church.
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Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre for December 8th 2015. Third
Sunday of Advent
OPENING OF THE JUBILEE DOOR AT THE CATHEDRAL Please join us for the opening of the Jubilee Door at St. Mary’s Cathedral by Bishop Henry on Sunday, December 13, 2015 (Third Sunday of Advent) at 10am Mass. The ritual will be followed by Sunday Eucharistic Celebration.
ADVENT CELEBRATION AT CITY HALL WITH BISHOP HENRY Advent Celebration to mark the opening of the Jubilee of Mercy on Sunday, December 20, 2015 (3pm to 5pm) for all the faithful of the Diocese of Calgary. Come to a sung vespers and listen to Bishop Henry`s homily. This special event will take place at the Municipal Complex Atrium located at City Hall, 800 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary.
ADDITIONAL JUBILEE OF MERCY SITES! Two additional sites are now added as the Jubilee of Mercy sites: 1) St. George’s Church in Hanna, AB and 2) Martha Retreat Centre in Lethbridge, AB. For more information about all the pilgrimage sites and diocesan
Year of Mercy activities, see: http://www.JubileeOfMercy.ca
As part of the Year of Mercy, the Diocese of Calgary invites you to re-discover the meaning of the sacrament of Reconciliation in your
life. In addition to the regular parish schedule, the sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at parishes throughout the Diocese of
Calgary all the Wednesdays of Advent from 7:30 – 8:30pm. http://www.JubileeofMercy.ca
AN EVENING OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION WITH SILENCE & SACRED MUSIC In solidarity with those attending the Eucharistic Congress in Cebu, all in the Diocese of Calgary are invited and encouraged to spend time
in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament during this week. An evening of Eucharistic Adoration with silence and sacred music will take
place at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday January 27, 2016 from 6pm – 8pm. You are welcome to attend for the entire time or in
part as you are able.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Catholic service with Bishop Henry will take place during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
2016 on Thursday Jan. 21st, 2016 at 7:00-8:30pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Pray with other Chr istian leaders and Bishop Henry as we
explore the Week’s theme that together Christians of all denominations are "Called to proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord" (1 Pet. 2:9).
Reception to follow.
MOVEMENTS, PARISHES, AND INDIVIDUALS JOIN IN PRAYER DURING THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY Join other Christians throughout southern Alberta and people around the world during the 108 th Annual Week of Prayer for Christian
Unity. Sign up to pray as individuals, groups, or parishes Jan. 17-24th, 2016. See http://www.prayeryyc.com/ to sign up.
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD It is earlybird registration time for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training course. The training course for new catechists is taking
place in Calgary from February 10-15, 2016. Earlybird cost is $250 (save $50) if you register by Friday, Dec. 18th, 2015. Please contact
Paula Sabatini at 403-244-1104 for more information. To have a registration form emailed to you, email [email protected]
“For Better & For Ever…” Marriage Preparation, accepts all couples preparing for marriage. Upcoming Dates: Jan11/29-30, Feb 22/Mar 11-12. For more dates,
registration or information contact 403-218-5505 or email [email protected].
ADVENT TWILIGHT RETREAT The Diocesan Religious Education Office is pleased to invite all Arabic speaking Christians to Our Lady of Peace Maronite Catholic Parish for an Advent Twilight Retreat. Begins with Mass and the Christmas Novena at 7pm followed by Advent Reflections by Ms. Intisar Ghazala, B.Th. from Iraq. There is no fee for this event. Join us for this beautiful evening of devotion and spiritual renewal as we prepare to start the “Year of Mercy” and celebrate the Birth of Our Lord at Our Lady of Peace Maronite Catholic Church 504 - 30 Ave NW, Calgary Monday Dec. 14th at 7 pm. رياضة روحية ميالدية:
Advent Twilightإلى كنيسة سيدة السالم المارونية الكاثوليكية جميع المسيحيين الناطقين باللغة العربية مكتب التربية الدينية في أبرشية كالغاري الكاثوليكية يتشرف بدعوة Retreat. مساًء وتليها تأمالت ميالدية مع السيدة ۷٠٫٫لرياضة روحية في بداية زمن الميالد المجيد. تبدأ الرياضة الروحية بالقداس اإللهي ويليها تساعية عيد الميالد في الساعة
Intisar Ghazala،B.Th. .إنضموا إلينا في هذه االمسية الجميلة من التفاني والتجديد الروحي ونحن نستعد لإلحتفال بميالد الحضور مجاني والدعوة مفتوحة للجميع. من العراق مساًء. ۷٠٫٫األول الساعة كانون ۱٤الكاثوليكية المارونية اإلثنين ربنا يسوع المسيح في كنيسة سيدة السالم
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Ministry Contact Information
Altar Servers Peter Kiranas 403-540-4118
Book Club Nicole Studenny
Children’s Liturgy Roxanne Bruketa [email protected]
Couples for Christ Program
Julius Strachan 403-630-5291 [email protected]
Finance Council
Girls T&T Jane Perreault [email protected]
K of C - St. James Kevin Crawford 403-938-4328
K of C - St. Michael’s Steve Dookie 403-933-5757
Men’s Prayer Group
Stefan Schwartz 403-850-2057 [email protected]
Music Ministry Leanne Plamondon 403-982-9876
Parish Pastoral Council
Dave Wilson 403-995-2201
Pastoral Care Ron Nelson 403-995-0089
Prayer Chain Vi Lake [email protected]
RCIA Cheryl Poulin [email protected]
Rivers of Living Water Prayer Group
Kim Jakobowski [email protected]
Sacramental Preparation
Leanne Plamondon [email protected]
403-938-3122
St. James’ Boy’s Group for Father’s and Sons
Jason Krueger 403-836-1541 [email protected]
St. James Catholic Women’s League
Pamela Mclean [email protected]
St. James Moms’ Group
Linda Bryson 403-938-7644 [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul
Tara Epp 403-938-0562 [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul - Black Diamond
John Walsh 403-933-4955
Together in Action Dave Wilson 403-995-2201
Youth Group
Maria van Kampen 403-938-4600 [email protected]
TRANSITIONS A 15-week peer support program for those recently separated or divorced.
Participants will meet every Tuesday to reflect upon and discuss topics such as self-
esteem, stress, anger, guilt, blame, loneliness, forgiveness, blended families and
more. The next program begins in February, 2016 (7:00pm – 9:00pm). For more
information or to register, call 403-218-5505.
FERTILITAS A support group for couples struggling with fertility issues. For more information
email [email protected] or call 403-218-5505.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION - CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICE Upcoming weekends: Jan.15-17, Jan. 29-31, Feb 19-21. For registration and more
information call CFS at 403- 233-2360 or visit www.cfs-ab.org
PROJECT RACHEL Offers a journey of healing and reconciliation for men and women who are suffering
distress from a past abortion experience. Clients will be referred to professional
counselors who are specially trained to deal with the trauma associated with this
experience. For more information call Project Rachel at 403-218-5506 or toll free at
1-877-597-3223. You can also e-mail [email protected]
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Diocese invites applications for a full time Manager for Elizabeth
House. Located in central NW Calgary, Elizabeth House is a non-denominational,
residential program for single, pregnant and parenting teens and young women and
their babies. Elizabeth House is a program of Catholic Charities and is made
possible through the partnership between Catholic Charities and the Sisters of
Charity of St. Louis as well as through the generosity of donors contributing directly
to the program and Together In Action. The Manager is responsible for the overall
day-to-day operations of this program. For more information about this position,
responsibilities, qualifications, screening requirements and application instructions,
please visit the Diocese website at http://www.calgarydiocese.ca/human-resources/
employment-opportunities.html
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY St Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Chestermere, AB has an immediate opening for
the position of Faith Life Director on a part-time basis (25 hours/week). The
position, reporting to the pastor, would oversee the preparation of parishioners for
Baptism, First Holy Communion, First Reconciliation, Confirmation, the Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults, as well as adult faith formation study programs. For
more information please visit www.saintgabrielparish.ca/jobs
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH RETREAT Topic: "Medicine of Mercy" Lead by Bishop Henry on Dec 19, 2015 (Saturday) from 9:00am to 3:20 pm Venue: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church All are welcome (Lunch include). For further details please visit the OLPH web site.
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St. James Catholic Women’s League
Our next regular meeting will be held on January 12th, 2016; mark your calendars. We wish you all a very Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Jubilee Year of Mercy continues…
Let us continue to strive for holiness in this busy world; Join us in…
Consoling the Heart of Jesus ‘Retreat’ January 4- March 14, 2016
The Retreat Group will meet weekly on Mondays, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm January 4 – March 14, 2016 at St. Michael’s Church in Black Diamond
This program is designed for busy people who want to grow in holiness and joy. Over the 10 weeks we will delve into the simplicity and grandeur of Consoling spirituality with brief readings, a 30 minute DVD presentation by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, and group discussions.
Come capture the joy!
Program: Consoling the Heart of Jesus Retreat Dates: January 4, 2016 - March 14, 2016, (no meeting on Family Day weekend) Time: 6:45 pm coffee and dessert, 7 pm – 8:30 pm retreat program Location: St. Michael’s Church, Black Diamond Fee: $10 per person, $15 per couple, includes cost of the book.
Please pre-register by December 20th . Questions? Call Barbara @ 403-933-4697
Name(s)
Phone #
Email address
Cash o Cheque: Payable to: Barbara Zimmer (Organizer) o
Return form and fee in collection basket at mass or to the parish office by December 20, 2015. Please mark the envelope “Consoling Heart Retreat”
RCIA Mentors
We are looking for individuals and families who are
willing to mentor those who would like to join the
Catholic Faith. The hope would be to attend mass with
them, and be there to answer any questions they may
have about the faith. This would help guide them until
September when they can officially begin the RCIA
program. Anyone interested in
helping out with this very important
ministry, please let Leanne know.
or 403.938.3122.
Weekly Collection
Report 2015
Dec 6, 2015
Collections
Budget
Over (Under)
Budget
Year to date
Collections
Year to date
Budget
Over (Under)
Budget
Operating Fund $13,637 $10,189 $3,448 $455,206 $514,266 $ (59,060)
Together in Action (TIA) $2,260 $ 867 $1,393 $27,667 $42,460 $(14,793)
Sale of Safeway and Sobeys
Gift Cards Safeway and Sobeys gift cards are
sold at face value every second Sunday
after the 11 am and 7 pm Mass, as well
as at the Parish office. Cash, cheque,
debit and credit cards can be used for
payment. Our goal for 2015 is to sell
$9000 per month or $108,000 annually
which will contribute $8100 towards
the Parish. TIA donations are
accepted as well!
Actual
Nov 1st to Nov 30th $14,400.00
Year to date $93,900.00
Proceeds to the
Parish $7,042.50
Magic of Christmas The Magic of Christmas will be doing visits
again this year in the Foothills Region. Our
visit date is December 19th. If you would like
to nominate a family or individual who you
think would benefit from a visit. Please con-
tact Kelly Bailie @ 403-938-5484. If you would
like to make a donation drop boxes are lo-
cated at Village Lane Dental or Monkey
Mountain toys and games. Thank you for your support!
NEEDED - FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS
Donations of Poinsettias would be greatly appreciated.
Please drop them off at the parish
office during the week of Dec 16th to
Dec 21st. A box is also available for
monetary donations which will be
used to purchase plants for
Christmas.
Together in Action ~ Holding fast to our hope Pros to contributing: Feel good! Helps support ~ Development and Peace, Catholic Missions, Youth Ministry, Elizabeth House, Clergy, Counselling and Outreach…
Cons of a shortfall: funds come from general donations and is assessed 12% by Diocese. To reach our goal of $45,064, a contribution of $20 per family would get us there! Please consider supporting this worthy appeal.
*A second collection will be taken on December 6th & January 10th.*
2014 ~
surpassed
our goal!
Current
2015
61%
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