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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 [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
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.
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
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.]
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]
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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.
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