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Pastoral Staff Pastor: FR. JAROSLAW DZIUBA, SDS (Fr. Yarek) [email protected] *Appts to be arranged through the parish office Associate Pastor: FR. DENNIS BHASKAR [email protected] Deacon: DEACON KEN WADDLE [email protected] Senior Administrator: DEBORAH QUINLAN offi[email protected] Religious Educaon: LEANNE PLAMONDON [email protected] Youth Ministry Coordinator: CHARLES TURNER [email protected] Administrave Assistant: CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN Submissions for the bullen go to: [email protected] DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 12 NOON 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 3 rd 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. James Church 338040 – 32 nd St. East (Street Address only) Okotoks 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, Wednesday 7:30-8:30pm during Lent* Sunday: 6:30-6:55pm *or by appt. Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday following Mass 7:30-8:30pm Parish Website: http:// stjamesparishokotoks.wordpress.com

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Page 1: Parish Website: http:// stjamesparishokotoks.wordpressstjamesparishokotoks.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/mar-13-2016.pdfMar 03, 2016  · Sunday March 27th NO MASS @ 7:00pm CHURCH BAKE

Pastoral Staff

Pastor: FR. JAROSLAW DZIUBA, SDS (Fr. Yarek) [email protected]

*Appts to be arranged through the parish office

Associate Pastor: FR. DENNIS BHASKAR [email protected]

Deacon: DEACON KEN WADDLE [email protected]

Senior Administrator: DEBORAH QUINLAN [email protected]

Religious Education: LEANNE PLAMONDON [email protected]

Youth Ministry Coordinator: CHARLES TURNER [email protected]

Administrative Assistant: CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN

Submissions for the bulletin go to: [email protected]

DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 12 NOON

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. James Church

338040 – 32nd St. East

(Street Address only)

Okotoks

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, Wednesday 7:30-8:30pm during Lent* Sunday: 6:30-6:55pm *or by appt. Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Tuesday following Mass 7:30-8:30pm

Parish Website: http://stjamesparishokotoks.wordpress.com

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Upcoming Events and Activities

St. James Parish Schedule of Easter Masses - 2016

Monday, March 21st Chrism Mass 7:30pm St. Mary’s Cathedral Thursday, March 24th Holy Thursday 7:00pm St. James Church Friday March 25th Good Friday 3:00pm St. Michael’s Church Good Friday 3:00pm St. James Church Saturday March 26th Easter Vigil 8:30pm St. James Church Sunday March 27th Easter Sunday 9:00 am St. Michael’s Church Easter Sunday 11:00am St. James Church

Sunday March 27th NO MASS @ 7:00pm

CHURCH BAKE SALE - PALM SUNDAY To be held @ St. Michael's after 9:00am Mass.

Come and buy your goodies for Easter - a variety of items will be available. If you would like to donate baking for the sale just bring your packaged items downstairs into the kitchen before Mass on Sunday March 20. Someone will be available to price your items.

Bereavement Ministry is now being offered

in our parish. Our Bereavement team are

caregivers trained in bereavement, pastoral and/or

palliative care; who have experienced the journey of

grief and loss. We understand that grief is an

ongoing process and we are willing to walk with you

in your journey to meaning. If you would like a visit

or phone call from one of our

team members, please contact the

Parish Office at 403-938-3122.

The lord is near to the broken-hearted and saves the crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18)

St. Michael's invites you to

attend the final High Country

Ministerial Association Lenten

Devotional Series at St.

George's Anglican Church,

Turner Valley, @ 7:00 p.m.,

Wednesday, March 16. Theme:

Welcoming the Stranger. This is

an opportunity to join together

to worship as part of the wider

Christian community of Black

Diamond/Turner Valley.

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THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH St. James Par ish Page 3

Mass Times & Mass Intentions

Activities For The Week

Sunday - Mar 13

9:00am - St. Michael’s

Charlene Patton 11:00am - St. James

Peloso Family 7:00pm - St. James

People of the Parish

St. James Choir Practice 10-11am, St. James Church K of C Pancake Breakfast following 11am Mass, St. James Church Hall Couples for Christ 2-5pm St. James Church, Narthex

Monday - Mar 14

NO MASS

Consoling the Heart of Jesus 7-9pm St. Michael’s Church Senior Youth Group 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Joseph Room Men’s Prayer Group 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room Music Practice for Easter Vigil 7-8pm, St. James Church

Tuesday - Mar 15

7:00pm - St. James

David Quinlan

Adoration and Reconciliation after 7pm Mass - *Adoration will be complemented with short segments of meditative music

Wednesday - Mar 16

9:00am - St. Michael’s

Dan & Bonnie Hertz

Reconciliation 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church during Lent St. James Mom’s Group 10-11:30am St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room RCIA Meeting 7:00-8:30pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room Baptism Preparation Class 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room

Thursday - Mar 17

9:30am - St. James

Jack Maxwell

“Rivers of Living Water” Charismatic Prayer group 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre room

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 Hall

Friday - Mar 18

9:00am - St. Michael’s

Bob Porter

Adoration following 9am Mass PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Stations of the Cross followed by Lenten Meal 6:30-7:30pm, St. James Church St. Michael’s Church, Stations of the Cross & Lenten Soup 6-7:30pm Girls T&T 6:30-8pm, St. James Church Narthex

Saturday - Mar 19

9:00am - St. James

Patrick Toole

Sunday - Mar 20

9:00am - St. Michael’s

Special Intention 11:00am - St. James

Cecile Joseph 7:00pm - St. James

People of the Parish

St. James Choir Practice 10-11am, St. James Church K of C Pancake Breakfast following 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church Divine Mercy Chaplet at 10:50am, St. James Church Couples for Christ 2-5pm St. James Church, St. Raphael Room * Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass

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FIRST RECONCILIATION 2016 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 2016-2017

For Grades 8 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.

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 $20.

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 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 7-12, 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

7:30 - 8:30pm

Lenten Psalm: You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High,

who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, Say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust." For he will rescue you from the snare of the fowler, from the destroying pestilence. With his pinions he will cover you, and under his wings you shall take refuge; his faithfulness is a buckler and a shield. You shall not fear the terror of the night nor the arrow that flies by day; Though a thousand fall at your side, ten thousand at your right side, near you it shall not come. Rather with your eyes shall you behold and see the requital of the wicked, Because you have the Lord for your refuge; you have made the Most High your stronghold. No evil shall befall you, nor shall affliction come near your tent. For to his angels he has given command about you that they guard you in all your ways. Upon their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone. Because he clings to me, I will deliver him; I will set him on high because he acknowledges my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in distress; I will deliver him and glorify him; with length of days I will gratify him and will show him my salvation. [Source: Lent and Holy Week in the Home by Emerson and Arlene

Hynes, The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota, 1977.]

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REJOICE IN GOD’S MERCY: A HUG FROM GOD IS ALL YOU NEED

MARCH 13TH: 5TH SUNDAY OF LENT

WHETHER WE ARE BUSYBODIES OR JUST PLAIN BUSY, OUR

ATTACHMENTS CAN KEEP US FROM SEEING OURSELVES CLEARLY.

THE DISCIPLINES OF PRAYER, FASTING, AND ALMSGIVING BRING US

BACK TO THE BASIC TRUTH OF WHO WE ARE BEFORE GOD. IT CAN BE

FRIGHTENING TO LET GO OF ALL THE EXTERNALS BUT ST. PAUL REMINDS US

TODAY THAT THESE ARE RUBBISH. ALL THAT MATTERS IS WHAT LIES AHEAD,

THE PRIZE OF THE HEAVENLY CALL OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS. IN THE SACRAMENT

OF RECONCILIATION, JESUS OFFERS US NOT PUNISHMENT BUT LOVE.

ACTION: CONSIDER WHAT IT WOULD COST YOU TO FORGIVE AND WHAT YOU

COULD GAIN.

Roman

Catholic

Diocese of

Calgary

CHRISM MASS The Chrism Mass will be held on

Monday, March 21, at 7:30 pm

at St. Mary’s Cathedral,

Calgary. For more information

please visit http://

liturgy.calgarydiocese.ca or call

403-218-5511.

THE 33RD ANNUAL OUTDOOR WAY OF THE CROSS This event on Good Friday,

March 25th, 2016 will start at

9:30am at St. Mary’s

Cathedral, Calgary. The

Sacrament of Reconciliation will

be available from 8:30am. If you

have carried the cross before and

would like to do so again this

year, please call Marilou LeGeyt

at 403-218-5519. It is a new

cross this year and it is very

important that carriers attend the

rehearsal. Only those registered

and have attended the rehearsal

will be able to carry the cross.

For more information or to

register as a volunteer, visit

www.wayofthecross.ca

SIGN THE JOINT DECLARATION ON EUTHANASIA & ASSISTED SUICIDE The declaration raises questions

that go to the very core of our

understanding of who we are, the

meaning of life, and the duty of

care we owe to each other.

Please read the declaration on

Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide

as proposed by the Canadian

Conference of Catholic Bishops

and the Evangelical Fellowship

of Canada. If you support this

DECLARATION and would like

to add your signature, please do

so using the following link:

English - http://

www.euthanasiadeclaration.ca/

sign-the-declaration/

French – http://

www.euthanasiadeclaration.ca/fr

-signer-la-declaration/

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Ministry Contact Information

Altar Servers Peter Kiranas 403-540-4118

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 religiousedu@ stjamesparishrc.com

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

Charles Turner [email protected]

` `

We are looking for adults to help our new Youth Ministry Coordinator. Tasks would include: supervision at Youth Group (Monday and Thursday evenings), putting out snacks, and other various duties. Please contact Charles @ 403-938-3122 or [email protected] if you are interested.

C ome be a part of the 40 Days for Life Campaign.

Pray for the tragedy of abortion, across the street from the Kensington Clinic where most abortions are carried out in Calgary. An estimated average of one abortion per hour occurs at this clinic. Let’s join together for this prayerful vigil, giving witness to the dignity of human life. To be part of this prayer vigil, participants must be motivated by love and concern for the mother and child, as well as for the staff. Signs held at this vigil must be life affirming and non-judgemental. Our parish has committed to witnessing on Friday, March 18th, 2016, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Prayer volunteers sign up for only a One Hour commitment, preferably in groups of 4 people, or two people for each hour of prayer. Please see the schedule of parishes at the back of the church, and please go to the 40 Days for Life website for more information.

P arishioners

attending

the Easter

Vigil are asked

to bring a

bell to ring

during

the

singing

of the

Gloria!

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St. James Parish Please join us for our annual Stations of the Cross and Parish

Lenten Meal at St. James Church

Stations of the Cross

Starts at 6:30pm

Followed by our

Lenten Meatless Soup,

Crackers & refreshments

Hosted by: St. James Knights of Columbus

St. Michael’s Church

Black Diamond

We invite you and your family to join

us each Friday during Lent for the

Lenten Devotion of the Stations of the

Cross.

6.00 p.m. Stations of the Cross

6.30 p.m. Soup and a Bun

The Blessing of Easter Baskets: A Cherished Catholic Easter Tradition

The blessing of the Easter Basket has been a cherished Catholic ritual for centuries among families of Eastern European origin and adopted by people of all ethnic backgrounds who enjoy this richly symbolic custom. On Holy Saturday, families would prepare their Easter Baskets to be later blessed at church. After Easter Sunday’s Resurrection Mass, the family and guests would share this blessed fare and exchange good wishes.

The Christian significance of Easter is symbolized in the foods used for the Holiday feast. Baskets are lined with a white cloth and decorated with ribbons and greenery to symbolize Spring, renewal, and the Resurrection. Traditionally, the baskets would include: decorated hardboiled eggs(representing Christ’s Resurrection), lamb shaped butter or sugar (representing Christ as the “Lamb of God“), bread (symbolic of Jesus as the “Bread of Life“), ham (symbolic of great joy and abundance), sausage (symbolic of God’s favor and generosity), smoked bacon (symbolic of the overabundance of God’s mercy), some prefer lamb (representing Christ as the “Lamb of God”), salt (symbolic of prosperity and justice and to remind us “You are the salt of the earth”), cheese (symbolizes the moderation Christians should have at all times), horseradish & pepper (symbolic of the Passion of Christ and the bitter herbs of the Passover). A white candle is often inserted into the basket to represent Christ as the “Light of the World.” Lastly, the basket is cover with linen symbolizing the covering of Christ’s shroud.

This deeply rooted tradition is as richly symbolic as it is heart-warming. Children are eager to help prepare and decorate the family basket and later, proudly carry it into church on Holy Saturday for the blessing. Some families with small children, have their “little-ones” carry their very own decorated basket filled with fruits, a chocolate bunny or some other treat to be blessed. The foods included within any basket can be easily personalized.

Please join us with your unique baskets for a brief blessing on Holy Saturday, March 26 at 9:45 A.M., as we endeavor to share this beloved

tradition with our Parish family and guests.

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Weekly Collection

Report 2016

Mar 6, 2016

Collections Budget

Over (Under)

Budget

Year to date

Collections

Year to date

Budget

Over (Under)

Budget

Operating Fund $8,937 $9,510 $(573) $100,076 $107,610 $(7,535)

Together in Action (TIA) $1,155 $936 $219 $12,508 $9,360 $3,148

Building Fund $1,010 $7,289 $(6,279) $14,236 $7,289 $6,947

W hat Would You Say?

Three friends from the local

congregation were asked, "When you're

in your casket, and friends and

congregation members are mourning

over you, what would you like them to say?

Artie said, " I would like them to say I was a wonderful

husband, a fine spiritual leader, and a great family man."

Merle said: , "I would like them to say I was a wonderful

teacher and servant of God who made a huge difference in

peoples lives."

Don said, "I'd like them to say, 'Look! He's moving!'"

Taken From: http://www.smilegodlovesyou.org/jokes.church.html

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 2016 is to

sell $9000 per month or $108,000

annually which will contribute

$8100 towards the Parish. TIA

donations are accepted as well!

Actual

Feb 1 to 29, 2016 $4,050.00

Year to date $10,150.00

Proceeds to the Parish $761.25

ST. JAMES CHURCH, OKOTOKS LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR Thursdays, Mar. 31st thru May 12th, 2016

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM REGISTER: [email protected]

or PHONE: 403-978-2553

Donations

For Easter

Flowers would be greatly

appreciated. Monetary

donations can be dropped

off at the Parish Office, or

placed in the box in the

Narthex.

Inviting ALL Junior High & High School musicians

(piano, guitar, drums, bass, brass, other strings, etc)

and Singers to come check it out and see if this is

something you would be interested in.

Practices: Tues, March 22 & 29 @ 7:30pm,

St. Raphael Room

The future vision being to have a

Youth Music Group at St James

Parish!

For more info contact: Jasmine

Siqueira @ 403 999-1321