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St. James Church 338060 – 32nd St. East
(Street Address only)
Okotoks
Pastoral Staff
Pastor: FR. LUCIANO CORTOPASSI
*Appts to be arranged through the parish office
Religious Education: LEANNE PLAMONDON
Youth Ministry Coordinator: AMY HEGGENSTALLER-BOON
Administrative Asst: CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN
Submissions for the bulletin go to:
DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 10:00am
Custodian St. James Church: CHRISTINE GEERS
Custodian St. Michaels & Rectory: CATHERINE KLUG
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]
Parish Website: http://
stjamesparishokotoks.wordpress.com
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9:00-12:30 & 1:00-3:00pm
*Closed 12:30-1pm for Lunch*
*Closed 3rd Friday of the Month
SCHEDULE FOR ST.
MICHAEL’S CHURCH:
Mass Times: Sun: 9:00am
Wed: 9:00am
Fri: 9:00am Reconciliation Schedule: After weekday Mass Friday only. Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday following 9:00am Mass
SCHEDULE FOR ST. JAMES
CHURCH (for the week of
Jan 28 - Feb 3):
Mass Times: Sun: 11:00am & 5:30pm Tues: 7:00pm Thurs 9:30am Sat: 5:30pm
Reconciliation Schedule:
Tuesday after Mass, 7:30-8:30pm,
Saturday 4-5pm Sunday Eve 4-5pm Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday following Mass 7:30-8:30pm
Weekday Adoration: *6-9am & 5-7pm*, sign up sheet is in the chapel
St. Michael’s Church 402 Government Road (Street address only)
Black Diamond
The Knights of
Columbus are
offering SNOW
SHOVELLING
SERVICES for any
of our Elderly or Infirmed
Parishioners. If you would
like more information or are in
need of snow removal, please
contact the K of C by email:
Upcoming Events and Activities
Sign up for FORMED today, for free! Enter Parish code TPWN47. Access is free! Link: https://formed.org/
Stewardship Reflection:
January 28, 2018 - 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Brothers and sisters: I should like you to be free
of anxieties.” - 1 Corinthians 7:32
How much anxiety do we bring upon ourselves by
constantly worrying about not having enough or
attaining more things? God won’t necessarily give
you everything you want, but He will provide
everything you need. Try this – use the word
“pray” instead of the word “worry” in the future.
http://archstl.org/stewardship/page/bulletin-inserts
3rd ANNUAL
PARISH CUP
Saturday, Feb 3rd
6:30pm in the Parish Hall
*Last weekend to buy
tickets * Don’t miss out on
the fun! Pick your tickets
up after Mass today,
Sunday 27 & 28!
St. James Church Stations of the Cross and Lenten Dinner will start on Friday, Feb 16th @ 6:30pm, Lenten meal to follow stations.
St. Michael’s Stations of the Cross and Lenten Dinner will start on Friday Feb 16th @ 6:00pm, Lenten meal to follow stations.
Rich Man/Poor Man dinner, watch bulletin for details.
PARISH LENTEN MISSION March 19-21, 2018 with Greg Wasinski Website: www.LMBMinc.org
St. James Par ish THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Page 3
Mass Times & Mass Intentions
Activities For The Week
Sunday - Jan 28
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Hassan El Ghali
11:00am - St. James
Patrick Stokes
5:30pm - St. James
People of the Parish
Coffee Sunday following 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church Coffee Sunday following 11am Mass, St. James Parish Hall Jr. High Youth Night after 5:30pm Mass, St. James Church, St Joseph Room
Monday - Jan 29
NO MASS
Confirmation Session #2 6:30-8pm, St. James Parish Hall
Tuesday - Jan 30
7:00pm - St. James
Christopher Ryan
Reconciliation after Mass 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church Adoration following 7pm Mass, St. James Church RCIA 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room
Wednesday - Jan 31
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Fletcher Kimmel
Acoustic Choir Practice 10-11:00am, St. James Church Christian Yoga Ministry 6-7pm, St. James Church, St. Kateri Room RCIC Session #4, 6:30-8pm, St. James Church
Thursday - Feb 1
9:30am - St. James
Gilberto Vazquez
Senior’s Group 10:30am-12:00pm, St. James Parish Hall 2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church
“Rivers of Living Water” Prayer Group - 7pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room. Come join us in songs of praise, talks & prayer time. Stay for coffee & fellowship.
HIS Choir Practice 7:30-10pm, St. James Church
Friday - Feb 2
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Betty Slobodian
Adoration following 9am Mass Youth Music Practice 3:30-5pm, St. James Church Marriage Preparation Session 7-9pm, St. Br. Andre Room
Saturday - Feb 3
5:30pm - St. James
Margaret
Marriage Preparation Session 9am-4pm, St. Br. Andre & St. Martha Rooms Youth meet at the Okotoks Sobeys from 10:30am-1:00pm to hand out hot
chocolate from our CNOY pledge booth. St. James KofC - 3rd Annual Parish Cup 6:30-10:00pm, St. James Parish Hall
Sunday - Feb 4
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Diane McNeill’s Mom
11:00am - St. James
Mary O’Malley
5:30pm - St. James
People of the Parish
Divine Mercy Chaplet prior to 9am Mass at St. Michael’s 1st Sunday Treats & Fellowship following 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church Coffee Sunday following 11am Mass, St. James Parish Hall Pilgrimage Information Session 1-3pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room Sr. High Youth Night after 5:30pm Mass, St. James Church, St Joseph Room
* Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass Located Center aisle behind the Priest
BOTTLES FOR YOUTH MINISTRY Bring your empties to the church the last Weekend
of each month to help raise money for St. James Youth. There will be a truck in the
NE corner of the parking lot that they can be loaded on to. Thanks so much for your help!
*Lent begins February 14, 2018
*Please Note: if your child has not received any sacraments at St. James or St. Michael’s Church a copy of their baptismal certificate must be given at time of registration.
CONFIRMATION 2018 For students in Grades 6,7,8 and up. ALL CLASSES WILL BE MONDAYS 6:30pm-8pm. Parent & student to attend each session. Cost $40.
Monday, January 29 @ 6:30pm Candidate Blessing Mass Feb 3 & 4
Please attend one of the following Commitment Masses: Sat 5:30pm or Sun 11am or 7pm at St. James or 9am at St. Michael’s
Monday, February 12 @ 6:30pm Monday, March 5 @ 6:30pm Monday, March 19 @ 6:30pm Monday, April 9 @ 6:30pm Monday, April 23 @ 6:30pm Retreat & Rehearsal:
· Saturday, April 28 @ 9am-1pm Celebration of Confirmation with Bishop William McGrattan -
Friday May 4 @ 7pm
FIRST COMMUNION 2018 For students in Grades 2 & up. ALL CLASSES WILL BE MONDAYS 6:30pm-8pm. Parent and student are to attend each session. Cost $30.
Monday, March 26 @ 6:30pm Commitment Mass Apr 14 & 15
Please attend one of the following Commitment Masses: Sat 5:30pm or Sun 11am or 7pm at St. James or 9am at St. Michael’s Monday, April 16 @ 6:30pm Monday, April 30 @ 6:30pm Monday, May 14 @ 6:30pm Retreat & Rehearsal:
Saturday, May 26 @ 9am-12pm 1st Communion Sacramental Mass:
Saturday & Sunday, June 2 & 3, 2018 (at all Masses)
*Contact Leanne Plamondon, our Religious Education Coordinator, at the Parish Office for more information about the sacraments . By Phone: 403-938-3122 or by email: [email protected]
Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) 2017-2018 This program is designed for all children from grades 2-6 who desire to receive the Catholic
Sacraments they have missed and for any children who wish to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. ALL CLASSES WILL BE WEDNESDAYS FROM 6:30 - 8pm. At St. James Church.
Wednesday, Jan 31 @ 6:30pm
Baptism Date: Saturday, Feb 10, 2018 @ 5:30pm
Rite of Christian Initiation of Teens (RCIT) 2017-2018 This program is designed for all youth from grades 7-12 who desire to receive the Catholic Sacraments they have missed and for any youth who wish to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. Sessions will take place bi-weekly on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, from 7-9pm at St. James Church. Please contact the Parish Office for more information at 403-938-3122.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) 2017-2018 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 Tuesdays from 7-9pm at St. James Church. For more information please call the Parish Office at 403-938-3122.
BAPTISM PREPARATION Registration takes place at the Parish Office before the session. A Baptism Preparation session is required for the baptism of your first child. (Baptisms take place the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month after the 11am mass in Okotoks, and at the 9am mass in Black Diamond. *Saturday @ 5:30pm also available.
Cost is $20.00.
Next Sessions : Wednesday, February 28, 2018 @ 6-8pm
Sunday, April 22, 2018 @ 1-3pm (If your child is older than seven years and in need of baptism, please contact the parish office at 403-938-3122.) *NEW* As per Diocesan guidelines, the following documents are now required when requesting baptism:
Birth Certificate of child Baptismal Certificate of parent(s) Annotated Baptismal Certificate of Godparents
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 run Friday @ 7-9pm and continue Saturday @ 9am-4pm on the following dates:
Next Session : February 2 & 3, 2018 Includes follow up meetings with Sponsor couples.
Cost is $150.00 per couple.
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St. James Parish -
Sacramental Preparation
2017-2018
All parishioners are invited to join in the
prayer of the Divine Mercy Chaplet on the First
Sunday of the month prior to mass, at St.
Michael’s, next one Feb. 4, and
the 2nd Friday of the month
during adoration following 9am
Mass, next one Feb. 9, at St.
Michael’s.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary
Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre
For January 28th, 2018 | 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time
COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR
Coldest Night of the Year - Calgary will turn five this February 24, 2018. We'd love to have you celebrate with us by walking or
volunteering in support of Feed the Hungry (a Diocesan program) and our friends KAIROS Calgary as they work to pay down the mortgage
on Bankview Apartments (affordable housing). We'll be starting from Eau Claire Market again this year, offering 2, 5 and 10 km routes so
the event is accessible for all. For more info visit www.cnoy.org/calgary or connect with Samantha at 403-218-5531 or
FIRST AIDERS NEEDED - OUTDOOR WAY OF THE CROSS
The Outdoor Way of the Cross at St. Mary's Cathedral (Friday, March 30) needs your help. If you are a physician, nurse, medical
practitioner, certified first aider or are willing to certify; please contact Linnea Ferguson at [email protected] or
(403) 218-5500. More information: www.wayofthecross.ca
PRAYER FOR THOSE IN CONSECRATED LIFE
On Sunday, February 4 at the 11 am Mass at Holy Name Church, the Religious Men and Women of the Diocese will be in attendance to
celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Those in the Consecrated Life. All are welcome to attend. For further information contact Holy Name
Parish Office at: 403-249-7764.
YOUNG WOMEN VOCATION EVENTS
Attention: Single Young Women between 16 and 35! The Vocation Committee of AWR (The Assembly of Women Religious) is planning
two events. To register or to learn more please contact Sr. Terry f.c.J. at [email protected] or call 403-228-3623:
Thursday, Feb. 8, from 5 to 9 pm, at St. Mary’s Cathedral: Mass followed by potluck and an information session on religious life.
Saturday, Feb. 24 r etreat on a Lenten theme. Beginning with 9 am Mass at Holy Tr inity Par ish to 4 PM.
TRANSITIONS
Transitions is a 15-week peer support program for those recently separated or divorced. Participants will meet every week to reflect upon
and discuss topics such as self-esteem, stress, anger, guilt, blame, loneliness, forgiveness, blended families and more. The next program will
begin in Wednesday, February 14, 2018. For more information or to register, call 403-218-5505.
EFFECTIVE CO-PARENTING: PUTTING KIDS FIRST
'Effective Co-Parenting: Putting Kids First' is an educational 5-week program for separated and divorced parents to help raise their children
through this difficult time and increase the understanding of needs of children for developing self-esteem and security. The next program
will run 7 pm - 9 pm on Wednesdays, February 21 - March 21. For more information or registration contact the Life & Family
Resource Centre at 403-218-5505 or email [email protected]
PROJECT RACHEL POST ABORTION WEEKEND RETREAT
The Project Rachel Retreat is only available once a year and offers a journey of healing and reconciliation for women and men who are
suffering from a past abortion experience. Certified counselors are available to accompany people on a journey towards hope and inner
peace. This year's retreat is scheduled for February 23 - 24, 2018. For more information or to register call Project Rachel at 403-218-
5506 or toll free at 1-877-597-3223 or e-mail [email protected]
BUILDING SACRED BRIDGES CONCERT
The 2nd annual interfaith music event - Building Sacred Bridges - will be held on February 10 (Knox United Church, Calgary), and Feb 11
(Beth Tzedec Synagogue, Calgary). The concert will feature music groups and choirs from various faith groups, including the Adorare
Choral Ensemble and St. Bonaventure Choir. The event is meant to raise awareness about the lack of affordable housing in Southern Alberta
and offers the opportunity to learn more about the Habitat Interfaith Build Project. Get tickets at: www.habitatsouthernab.ca/bsb. To
volunteer for future build days, please contact Marilou at 403-218-5519 or email [email protected]
LAY ASSOCIATION MEN'S MINISTRY MEETINGS
The God Squad will be hosting a supper and a facilitated meeting on networking with all active men's ministries in the Diocese of Calgary.
This is happening on Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 6 pm - 9 pm at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church parish hall. Please find out how to
register at: https://godsquad.ca
CATHOLIC SPEED DATING EVENT
Visit www.CatholicSpeedDating.ca or call Rose 587-333-1099 for more info and to register for our upcoming Events: Friday, February 9 – Valentines’ Day Event at St. Anthony’s Church in Calgary (Age Range: Women: 24 to 32 & Men: 27 to 35) -&- (Age Range:
Women: 33 to 41 & Men: 36 to 44).
SR. HELENA BURNS: BECOMING DIGITAL MISSIONARIES
A renowned #medianuns with the Daughters of St. Paul, Sr. Helena Burns is a prolific Theology of the Body speaker and Writer/Director of
"The Media Apostle: The Fr. James Alberione Story." On Feb. 4-6, 2018, Sr . Helena will be coming to Calgary to speak on being a
missionary in today's digital world. You don't want to miss this! This parish mission will be at St. Michael Catholic Community (800 85
Street SW) from 7 pm to 8 pm each night.
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Ministry Contact Information
Adoration Renee Fietz [email protected] 403-995-2029, Cell 403-880-5937
Bereavement Ministry Barbara Zimmer
Children’s Liturgy NEW LEADER NEEDED
Coffee Sunday Dana Wiens [email protected]
Couples for Christ Pro-gram
Julius Strachan 403-630-5291 [email protected]
Finance Council Dave Wilson 403-995-2201
Girls T&T NEW LEADER NEEDED
K of C - St. James Elie Plamondon [email protected]
K of C - St. Michael’s Ernie Bird [email protected]
Men’s Prayer Group Stefan Schwarz 403-850-2057 [email protected]
Music Ministry Maureen MacLennan [email protected]
Parish Pastoral Council
Pastoral Care Mary McGinness 403-995-0202
Prayer Chain Vi Lake [email protected]
RCIA Leanne Plamondon [email protected]
403-938-3122
Rivers of Living Water Prayer Group
Senior’s Group [email protected]
St. James’ Boy’s Youth Group
NEW LEADER NEEDED
St. James Catholic Women’s League
Shirley Mutschler [email protected]
St. James Women’s Coffee & Connections
Virginia Battiste 403-933-2947 [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul
Julie Ann Heggenstaller 403-938-0562 [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul
- Black Diamond John Walsh 403-933-4955
Stewardship Colleen Mortimer [email protected]
Youth Music Ministry Jasmine Siqueira [email protected] 403-999-1321
Youth Ministry Amy Heggenstaller-Boon [email protected]
SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY AND MASS
St. Patrick’s Parish is forming a new ministry whose mission is: “To create a
loving, supportive and compassionate church community that renews and
restores faith and hope to families and children living with special needs.” St.
Patrick’s Special Needs Mass will be a place of understanding, acceptance
and welcome for those who live with special needs as well as those who care
for them. Next Special Needs Ministry Mass (Sunday 5 PM): January 28,
February 25, March 25, 2018. For more information, please contact
Brenda-Lee Kearney at 403-835-2749
FEBRUARY WOMEN'S BREAKFAST - SHARING THE LOVE OF CHRIST THROUGH
FELLOWSHIP Please join us for hot breakfast. We will take the opportunity to share with you some information on the Green Sleeve program offered by Alberta Health Services. Our guest speaker will be Janet Hardie, a registered nurse just returning from a medical mission in Antigua Guatemala. She worked at the San Hermanos Perro location, an old church converted for hospital surgeries, and will be sharing her story of the mission work happening there. Thursday February 8 ,2018 - 9:00am-11:00am St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Black Diamond - Cost: $7:00, RSVP required, please call Elva by Monday Feb 5 @ 403-938-0751
ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER
Safeway/Sobeys & Save-On Foods Gift Cards
Dec 1 to Dec 31, 2017 $12,150.00
Year to date Sold $60,695.00
Proceeds to the Parish $4,552.13
Together in Action
Weekly Goal: $1,016.00
Collections: $194.25
Over/(Short): $(821.75)
Building Fund
Jan 21, 2018 $872.00
Month to date: $4,619.50
Monthly Payment: $7,289.00
Mortgage Balance: $537,229.71
Children’s Collection
Week: $93.60
Year to date: $562.63
To be donated December 2018.
INCOME YTD 2017 YTD 2016 BUDGET 2017
Total/Income 580,748.00 546,354.00 553,065.00
Expenses:
Salaries 204,058.00 239,989.00 242,557.00
Operating 282,881.00 250,520.00 248,917.00
Programs 76,207.00 44,054.00 40,370.00
Total Expense 563,146.00 534,563.00 531,844.00
Net Income 17,602.00 11,791.00 21,221.00
FINANCIAL STATEMENT JAN - DEC 2017
Sunday Collections
Jan 14, 2018 Jan 21, 2018
Collections: $5,605.95 Collections: $5,808.50 Preauthorized: $1,678.62 Preauthorized: $1,678.62
Total: $7,284.57 Total: $7,487.12 Goal: $9,538.00 Goal: $9,538.00
FINANCIAL FACTS
Last weekend to buy
Parish Cup tickets! Get
them after all masses
this weekend!
Alberta’s
Children’s HOSPITAL
BREAKDOWN OF COSTS FOR NEW ITEMS:
St James
Processional Crucifix $2,019.94
St. Michael’s
Common Cup (x2 small) $867.30
Priest’s Chalice $740.51
Ciborium (x2) $1,043.70
Paten $195.30
Processional Candles $1,849.21
Total – St. Michael’s $4,696.02
Total (All) $6,715.96
If you would like to make a donation
to help with the purchase of these
items it is most welcome!
ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER
TIA 2017 Goal
$48,764.00
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Annual Parish Cup in the Narthex after Mass.
FEB 3RD, 6:30PM Incredible Food, Incredibly Fun!
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE
2018 INFORMATION SESSION
WHEN: February 4th, 1-3pm
WHERE: St. James Church,
St. Raphael Room
CONTACT: Angie Steciw - 403-803-3085, or
Bernadette Levandosky - 403-938-3727
If you are interested in joining our Pilgrimage to
Medjugorje, May 30 - June 14, 2018, or would like
more information, please join us on Feb 4th!