st. james parish · 1/1/2016 · session two: february 5 and 6, 2016 session three: april 22 and...
TRANSCRIPT
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time January 17th, 2016 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]
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 Sunday: 6:30-6:55pm *or by appt.
Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday following Mass 7:30-8:30pm
St. James Parish Parish Website: http://stjamesparishokotoks.wordpress.com
Upcoming Events and Activities
Pot Luck Turkey Dinner and Movie Night
When: Saturday, January 30th 5.30 – 9.00 p.m. Where: St. Michael’s Church, Black Diamond Why? The Eucharist: Do you have an “I’ll believe it when I see it” attitude? If the answer is ‘ yes’ you must watch this movie.
Overview: Science Documentary on Eucharistic Miracles: Science Tests Faith
This 2-hour documentary will cover scientific investigations that have taken place around two Eucharistic miracles. The investigation was initiated by then Bishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio, or as he’s better known today, Pope Francis.
The documentary is in a lecture style series and intended for teenagers to adult audience.
For further information please contact:
Armand Liboiron 403 933 2480 Barbara Zimmer 403 933 4697 Mavis Hills 403 933 4741
Memorial Liturgy for
Miscarried or Stillborn Infant
When families lose a baby in the womb,
the cries of birth go unheard; the grasp of
tiny fingers slips away. This profound loss
needs articulation. Join us in a prayer
gathering to commend our children
communally into the embrace of our
merciful God and to support those who
are grieving the loss of a child.
The Diocesan Memorial Liturgy for Miscarried
and Stillborn Infants will be held on:
Date & Time: Friday, February 19, 2016 at 7
PM
Where: Sacred Heart Church (1307 14 St
SW, Calgary, AB)
Presider: Bishop Henry
Registration: http://
www.MiscarriageLiturgy.ca
or call 403-218-5500
All are welcome. Parents: Please RSVP or
register at http://
www.MiscarriageLiturgy.ca/ if you plan to
attend the liturgy and enrol the name of your
miscarried or stillborn child in the Book of
Life (also to be included in the candle
procession during the liturgy).
Your kind help in forwarding this event to
your parishioners are greatly appreciated.
http://www.MiscarriageLiturgy.ca/
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH St. James Par ish Page 3
Mass Times &
Mass Intentions
Activities
For The Week
Sunday - Jan 17
9:00am - St. Michael’s
John Louis MacDonald 11:00am - St. James
Emile Painchaud 7:00pm - St. James
People of the Parish
St. James Choir Practice 10-11am, St. James Church St. Michael’s K of C Pancake Breakfast after 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church Confirmation Class, Parents & Students 1-3pm Church Hall & St. Raphael
Room
Monday - Jan 18
NO MASS Senior Youth Group Meeting - Next Meeting Feb 1, 2016
Men’s Prayer Group 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room Topic: The Book of Proverbs Consoling the Heart of Jesus 7-9pm, St. Michael’s Church
Tuesday - Jan 19
7:00pm - St. James
David Quinlan
Adoration and Reconciliation after 7pm Mass (*Tonight as a trial, Adoration will be complemented with short segments of meditative music. *Please let Father know if we should do this more often*)
Wednesday - Jan 20
9:00am - St. Michael’s
John Lowe
St. James Mom’s Group 10-11:30am, St. Br. Andre Room. RCIA Meeting 7:00-8:30pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room CFC Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. James Church Baptism Preparation 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room
Thursday - Jan 21
9:30am - St. James
Holy Souls in Purgatory
“Rivers of Living Water” Charismatic Prayer group 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre room. Focus: Intercessory Prayer
HIS Choir Practice 7:30-10pm, St. James Church 2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church
Youth Group - Next Meeting TBD
Friday - Jan 22
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Edmund Boser
Adoration following 9am Mass Bunko Bash - Building Fundraiser 7-10pm, St. James Church
Saturday - Jan 23
9:00am - St. James
Brian Lyttle
* Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass
Stewardship Sunday
January 24th, 2016
Please pray about what ministries you are
able to help with and sign up in the Parish
Hall after mass.
*Please remember to
pick up your 2016
Donation Envelopes in
the 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 For children in Gr. 3 and up. Registration will take place
at St. James Church in September 2016. Please contact
Leanne at the Parish office with any questions at 403-938-3122.
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 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.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Page 4
Page 6
Page 7
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.
religiousedu@stjames
parishrc.com or
403.938.3122.
Coldest Night of the Year Feed the Hungry and the Diocese are pleased to once again be partnering with Acadia
Place and the Mustard Seed to host this family friendly walking event. Volunteer, walk or sponsor the event to benefit these three agencies working hard to serve our brothers and sisters experiencing homelessness and poverty. February 20, 2016. Registration begins at 4:00 pm, Walk at 5:00 pm. Visit https://coldestnightoftheyear.org/location/calgary to sign up
or contact Samantha Jones, Location Director. (403) 215-5531 or [email protected].
Weekly Collection
Report 2015
Jan 3 & 10,
2016
Collections
Budget
Over (Under)
Budget
Year to date
Collections
Year to date
Budget
Over (Under)
Budget
Operating Fund $30,688 $22,020 $8,668 $30,688 $30,688 $ 8,668
Together in Action (TIA) $4,337 $1,733 $2,604 $4,337 $4,337 $4,337
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
Dec 1st to 31st $6,350.00
Year to date $100,250.00
Proceeds to the
Parish $7,518.75
Together in Action ~ Thank you to all parishioners who generously donated to our Together in Action campaign and helped towards our 2015 goal.
Discernment Day with the Dominican Sisters
If you are a single Catholic woman between ages 17-35 and discerning a call to religious life, please join our Discernment day January 23, 2016 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church (2108 Uxbridge Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N-3Z4). Please register at: 403-282-5077 or
email [email protected] .