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Baptism of the Lord January 10th, 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]
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 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
Let us welcome, into our parish community, all the children who have received the Sacrament of Baptism today.
Austin & Carter Miller
Hudson, Madalyn & Norah Freeman
GOD BLESS YOU & CONGRATULATIONS!
CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S
FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
Welcome to all Christian women in the area. Please join us for fellowship on Thursday January 14th, 2016. We gather at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Black Diamond at 9:00am. The cost is still $7.00 and reservations are encouraged. If you would like to be added to our phoning list or have further questions please call Annette @ 403-933-4320.
All Christian women are welcome to join us!
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH St. James Par ish Page 3
Mass Times &
Mass Intentions
Activities
For The Week
Sunday - Jan 10
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Geraldine Coyne 11:00am - St. James
Leon Doty 7:00pm - St. James
People of the Parish
St. James Choir Practice 10-11am, St. James Church St. James K of C Pancake Breakfast after 11am Mass, St. James Church Hall Stewardship Sunday (Ministry Sign Up), St. James Church Hall Baptism Sunday after 11am Mass at St. James Church Coffee and Ministry sign up after 7pm Mass, St. James Church Hall Safeway/Sobey’s Gift Cards available and TIA donations after Mass, St. James Church Hall
Monday - Jan 11
NO MASS
Senior Youth Group Meeting 7:00-9:00pm, sledding & bonfire meet at Teresa Schreiber’s (Contact Maria for details) 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 12
7:00pm - St. James
Maurice Painchaud
Adoration and Reconciliation after 7pm Mass St. James CWL Meeting 7-9pm, St. Raphael Room St. Michael’s K of C Meeting 7:30-9pm, St. Michael’s Church
Wednesday - Jan 13
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Don Diehl
St. James Mom’s Group 10-11:30am, St. Br. Andre Room. Topic: Gospel Reflection RCIA Meeting 7:00-8:30pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room
Thursday - Jan 14
9:30am - St. James
Emile Painchaud
Christian Women’s Prayer Breakfast 9-Noon, St. Michael’s Church “Rivers of Living Water” Charismatic Prayer group 7-9pm, St. James Church,
St. Br. Andre room. Topic: Jubilee of Mercy HIS Choir Practice 7:30-10pm, St. James Church 2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church Youth Group 7-9pm, with the NET Team, St. James Church Hall
Friday - Jan 15
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Special Intention
Charismatic Mass @ 7:30pm
Adoration following 9am Mass
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED (3rd Friday)
Girls T&T 6:30-8pm, St. James Church Hall Charismatic Praise and Worship at 7:00 PM before Mass - St. James Church. Fellowship in the St. Martha room after Mass.
Saturday - Jan 16
9:00am - St. James
Leon Doty
* Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass
Stewardship Sundays
January 10th, 2016 and January 24
th, 2016
Please pray about what ministries you are able to help with and
sign up in the Parish Hall after mass.
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 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 January 10th, 2016 | Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
MISCARRIAGE LITURGY (MEMORIAL LITURGY FOR MISCARRIED OR STILLBORN INFANTS)
When families lose a baby in the womb, the cries of birth go unheard. 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. We
invite those who are mourning a miscarried or stillborn infant to this liturgy. Please invite friends and family. The memorial liturgy will be
held on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 7pm at Sacred Heart Church (1307 14 St SW, Calgary), with Bishop Henry presiding. Please register
to attend: 403-218-5511 or go www.MiscarriageLiturgy.ca
EXPERIENCING MERCY – SESSION I
Uniting the Extraordinary of Jubilee of Mercy with the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, the Diocese of Calgary is
undertaking a thoughtful study of the principle teachings of Vatican II starting February 2016. Come to the 8 series of session & prayer to
better appreciate the mercy God has shown through the Council and how we can authentically live that mercy during this jubilee year.
Session I: “Why Ecumenical Council? Why the Second Vatican Council?” will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2016 (2 – 5 pm) at Holy
Name Parish (2223 – 34th St. SW, Calgary) with speaker Dr. Agnes de Dreuzy. This will cover the history of what made Vatican II
unique, both in content and historical context. Session will be closed with a Vespers. For more information you can contact:
FR. KOHLER’S BIBLE STUDY Join the series of beginner workshops on the Bible and see God's Word come to life. All are welcome! Bring your Bible! The theme this
month is: The Prophets. Sessions on Thursday (7pm): January 14 (Sacred Heart, Calgary), January 21 (Holy Trinity, Calgary), January 28
(St. Joseph Calgary) and Saturday (10am –Noon): January 16 (All Saints – Our Lady of Assumption, Lethbridge) and January 30
(Holy Family, Medicine Hat). For more information, contact: [email protected]
WORLD YOUTH DAY- POLAND Would you like to attend WORLD YOUTH DAY in Poland from July 19- August 5, 2016 with the Diocesan Group? Are you between the
ages of 18-35? Come to a meeting on Tuesday January 12 at St. Anthony’s Parish at 7:00 pm. 5340 – 4th St. SW. RSVP to Mary Ann
Donaleshen [email protected] or call 403-218-5516. If you live in the south of the province there will be a meeting
in Lethbridge TBA at a later date.
"BETTER FOREVER" Mass and Renewal of wedding vows with Bishop Henry at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 541 Silvergrove Dr. NW, Calgary on
January 16 at 5:00 pm. Reception to follow (tickets $50 per couple - required for reception only). Tickets available online at www.st-
peters.ca or through the parish office. For more information contact Kusum at [email protected]
MOVEMENTS, PARISHES, AND INDIVIDUALS JOIN IN PRAYER DURING THE WEEK OF PRAYER WEEK OF PRAYER FOR
CHRISTIAN UNITY Join other Christians throughout southern Alberta and people around the world during the 108th Annual Week of Prayer for Christian
Unity. Sign up to pray as individuals, groups, or parishes Jan. 17 to 24, 2016. See http://www.prayeryyc.com to sign up.
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 7-8:30 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Calgary. 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 will follow.
CANADIAN CATHOLIC ORGANIZATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE The Share Lent Workshop will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 10 am to 3 pm at Corpus Christi Church, 404 Northmount
Place NW, Calgary. We are continuing our ‘Create a Climate of Change’ campaign into the season of reflection, prayer, fasting and
almsgiving. We will explore how to use the freely available materials to enhance our celebration of the season. Contact: Marilou Legeyt:
403-218-5519 or [email protected]
PASTORAL CARE MINISTERS The Diocesan Health Care office is looking for Pastoral Care Ministers who may be able to join some of the Pastoral Care teams in the city
of Calgary that are in serious need of extra help. These sites include acute care hospitals and some long term care facilities. If you have
completed the Diocesan Pastoral Care Training program and would be willing to help visit some of the sick and shut-ins in our city, please
call 403-218-5515 or email [email protected]
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.
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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 [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]
BILLINGS LIFE, LEADERS IN FERTILITY EDUCATION, BASIC TEACHER TRAINING PART 2 February 5-7, at Misericordia Hospital, 16940 – 87 Ave NW, Edmonton,
presented by Natural Family Planning Association (Alberta). This session is for all
those trainees who have completed the Basic Teacher Training Workshop Part I or
for any Accredited Teachers or Associate Members who wish to refresh or re-
accredit. Early registration deadline: January 15, 2016. Register at
www.billingslife.ca
MEN OF INTEGRITY Lead by Example! Be on Guard; Stand Firm in the Faith; Be Courageous; Be
Strong. Become the Man God has Called You to Be. Conference held on
February 5-6, at Holy Tr inity Par ish, Spruce Grove. For more information or
to register: www.catholicfamilyministries.com or call 780-961-3346.
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 February16th, 2016 (7:00pm – 9:00pm). For
more information or to register, call 403-218-5505.
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training course will be held February 10-15,
2016 in Calgary. Please contact Paula Sabatini at 403-244-1104 for more
information and to have a registration form emailed to you.
CATHOLIC SPEED DATING EVENT Are you looking for a good Catholic man or woman? Visit
www.CatholicSpeedDating.ca and register for our upcoming Events: Friday,
January 29th at St. Mark’s Church in Calgary (Age Range: Women: 24 to 32 &
Men: 27 to 35) and Friday, February 5th at Canadian Martyrs Church in Calgary
(Age Range: Women:
33 to 41 & Men: 36 to
44). Doors open for
sign in at 7:00pm, and
Event begins at 7:30pm.
“FOR BETTER & FOR EVER…” MARRIAGE PREPARATION Accepts all couples
preparing for marriage.
Due to the small group
setting it also allows us
to focus on couples in
one or more of the
following
circumstances: living
together, previously
married, beginning
marriage with children,
couples 45+, or those
who wish to have their
marriage blessed in the
Church. Upcoming
Dates: Feb 22/Mar 11-
12, March 14/April 1-
2. For more dates,
registration or
information, contact 403
-218-5505 or email
lifeandfamily@
calgarydiocese.ca
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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.
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
The St. James Catholic Women's League regular meeting will be on Tuesday, January 12th, 2015, immediately following 7:00 pm Mass. Please remember to bring your donation to the "School Lunch Program" - this month we are collecting Peanut Free Granola Bars....Thanks for your continuing support of this event.
Weekly Collection
Report 2015
Dec 20-31,
2015
Collections
Budget
Over (Under)
Budget
Year to date
Collections
Year to date
Budget
Over (Under)
Budget
Operating Fund $40,981 $40,378 $603 $512,833 $564,833 $ (52,000)
Together in Action (TIA) $8,769 $1,734 $7,035 $36,990 $43,327 $(6,337)
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
Nov 1st to Nov 30th $14,400.00
Year to date $93,900.00
Proceeds to the
Parish $7,042.50
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 January 10th.*
2014 ~
surpassed
our goal!
Current
2015
82%
Employment Opportunity
St. James Parish is seeking a part-time Youth Ministry
Coordinator. This individual will report to the Youth
Advisory Board, and minister in collaboration with parish
staff and volunteers to the needs of youth from grades 7 to
12 and their families at St. James Parish.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Leading two
youth groups (Jr. High and Sr. High), recruiting and training
of volunteers, and facilitating the implementation of a Youth
Ministered Mass. For a more detailed job
description please see the Parish website:
http://stjamesparishokotoks.wordpress.com .
This position is effective January 25th, 2016 –
August 31st, 2016 with the possibility of
extension. All interested individuals are asked
to submit their application by January 11th,
2016 to [email protected] or in person at
the Parish Office.
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, Calgary. Pray with other Christian 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 will follow.