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Pastoral Staff
Pastor: FR. LUCIANO CORTOPASSI
*Appts to be arranged through the parish office
Religious Education: LEANNE PLAMONDON
Administrative Asst: CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN
Submissions for the bulletin go to:
DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 12 NOON
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 8:30-12:00 & 1:00-3:30pm
*Closed for the Noon Hour*
*Closed 3rd Friday of the Month
St. James Church 338060 – 32nd St. East
(Street Address only)
Okotoks
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
May 28 - Jun 3):
Mass Times:
Sun: 11:00am & 7:00pm Tues: 7:00pm Thurs 9:30am 10:00am Sat: 5:30pm
Reconciliation Schedule:
Tuesday after Mass, 7:30-8:30pm,
Saturday 4-5pm Sunday Eve 6-6:30pm 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 Building
and
Sustaining
One Parish
Upcoming Events and Activities
Stewardship Reflection:
June 4, 2017-Pentecost Sunday
“To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” 1
CORINTHIANS 12:7
To receive the gift of the Holy Spirit you must open your heart and let Him in! Open your heart and be grateful for all the gifts God has given us. Regardless of your circumstance, God has given us all blessings. What we do with those gifts is our gift back to God. Generously sharing our gifts keeps us more “God-centered” and less “self-centered”.
http://archstl.org/stewardship/page/bulletin-inserts
A ll 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 June 4th, and the 2nd Friday of the month during adoration following 9am Mass, next one June 9, at
St. Michael’s. Membership dues for
2017 are
currently
due. We
will have
members of the Knights
of Columbus available
after Mass, June 3rd &
4th to receive your
payment.
Thanks so much and
God Bless!
ST. JAMES COUNCIL, CWL
We invite all members to attend the June wind-up on Friday, June
16th. Once again we have decided to go with "Potluck".
The event will be held at St. James Parish Hall with refreshments at 5:30 pm and
supper to be served at 6:30pm.
Bring your favourite food item: meat, vegetable, salad or dessert, Council will
provide coffee, tea, wine and punch. Bring a friend!
Membership/service awards will also be given - those receiving awards will be
contacted
Please call Vi at 403-938-2369 or email: [email protected] regarding your
attendance. In order to help with set-up, we ask that you respond no later than
Wednesday, June 14th. Any donations toward door prizes gratefully received
SUMMER CAMP
July 10-14, 2017 (Mon - Fri - 8:45am-12:00pm)
*This camp is for children entering Kindergarten to Gr. 6 in
Sept 2017
Please look for registration forms in the Narthex, at the
Parish Office or on our website. Payment must be
submitted with completed registrations.
Adult volunteers & Jr High/Sr High School leaders needed!
Space will be limited. Register early!
ST. JAMES SENIORS GROUP has wrapped up for the Summer. We look forward to seeing you in September. Please stay posted for the start up date. Have a wonderful summer!
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH St. James Par ish Page 3
Mass Times & Mass Intentions
Activities For The Week
Sunday - June 4
9:00am - St. Michael’s Mather & Knudslein Families
11:00am - St. James
Mackesey Family 7:00pm - St. James
People of the Parish
Divine Mercy Chaplet prior to 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church Safeway & Sobey’s Gift Cards available after Mass, St. James Church 1st Sunday Treats & Fellowship following 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church
Monday - June 5
NO MASS
Tuesday - June 6
7:00pm - St. James
Dr. John O’Callaghan
Reconciliation after Mass 7:30-8:30pm Adoration following 7pm Mass Men’s Prayer Group 8-9pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room
Wednesday - June 7
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Tom & Jen
Acoustic Choir Practice 10-11:30am, St. James Church K of C Mass 6:30pm, St. James Church. All are welcome! St. James KofC Meeting 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room
Thursday - June 8
*10:00am - St. James
David Quinlan
St. Francis of Assisi Closing Mass 10am, St. James Church 2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church
“Rivers of Living Water” Prayer Group 7-8:30 PM, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room. Join us in hymns of praise, talks/sharing & prayers followed by coffee & fellowship.
HIS Choir Practice 8:00-10pm, St. James Church
Friday - June 9
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Mary Sorge
Adoration with Divine Mercy Chaplet following 9am Mass
Saturday - June 10
5:30pm - St. James
Richard & Trudy Nibogie
Sunday - June 11
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Marie & Joe Lavoie
11:00am - St. James Claude & Cheryl Allen Family 7:00pm - St. James
People of the Parish
Baptism Sunday - St. James Church Coffee Sunday following 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church Pancake Breakfast hosted by the KofC following 11am Mass, St. James Church
* Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass Located Center aisle behind the Priest
Sacramental Preparation 2017 - St. James Parish
If your Child has not received the Sacraments at St. James Church
or St. Michael’s Church, a copy of their certificate of Baptism must
be given at time of registration. If you are interested in learning
more about Sacrament Preparation please contact Leanne by email
at: [email protected] or call 403-938-3122.
FIRST RECONCILIATION 2017 For Grades 3 and up. Registration will begin again in September 2017.
CONFIRMATION 2018 For Grades 6,7,8 and up for 2018. Registration will begin again in
September 2017.
FIRST COMMUNION 2018 For Grades 2 and up. Registration will begin again in September 2017.
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.
Session Seven: Wednesday, June 14th, 2017 @ 7pm
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 run Friday @ 7-9pm and continue Saturday @ 9am-4pm on the following dates:
Session Four: October 20th & October 21, 2017
Includes follow up meetings with Sponsor couples.
Cost is $150.00 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. For more information please call the Parish Office at 403-938-3122.
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 wish to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. Sessions will take place bi-weekly on Mondays from 7-9pm at St. James Church. Please contact the Parish Office for more information at 403-938-3122.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Page 4
Automated External Defibrillation
AED
An Automated External Defribrillator has been installed
at St James and St Michaels Churches. These are
identified by the AED triangle sign above each unit.
These are relatively easy to use and your knowledge in
their use may potentially save a life. While it is preferred
that a licensed medical professional attend if available,
it is very possible for anyone with basic CPR training to
use.
For those who wish to learn more about this product
we invite you to visit the following web page for the
instructional video at:
https://youtu.be/FqY2hrHrKQs (Open to full screen
and set the volume)
A heartfelt thanks to the St
James Knights of Columbus
and CWL for donations towards
purchasing these units.
Summer Office Hours
June 30th to August 31st
Monday to Thursday Only
9am to 12:00pm
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Closed Fridays in Summer Starting
June 30th
Office Closed July 3 & Aug 7 (Stat Holidays)
Last Bulletin before Summer June 25th
1st Bulletin after Summer Aug 27th
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre
For June 4th, 2017 | Pentecost Sunday
CONSECRATION OF CANADA TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
As part of the celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of Confederation the Bishops of Canada will be consecrating our
country to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Bishop McGrattan will consecrate the Diocese of Calgary on 1 July, 2017. All are
invited to St. Mary’s Cathedral at 10am for a service of Adoration, Scripture, rosary, and the consecration followed by a BBQ.
The regular daily Mass at St. Mary’s remains at 9 am followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. For more information
contact the parish office at 403-228-4170.
ONE ROCK FESTIVAL
The Festival welcomes visitors from throughout Western Canada this August 11 to 13. You are invited to become one of the
nearly 300 volunteer Team Members needed to bring the festival to life. Please visit www.onerock.ca to sign up or learn more!
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]. Early bird pricing is on now. Tickets and more information
on this year’s headliners are available at: www.onerock.ca
WALK FOR ONE ROCK
Please come and join the Walk for One Rock on Friday June 9th from Rockyford to Strathmore. Gather your friends, your
family and your backpack for a day of friendship and comradery. Join the priests and religious of our Diocese and enjoy the
Alberta countryside and blue skies as we walk to raise funds and awareness for the One Rock Festival of Faith. You're
welcome to walk the whole way, or choose to walk 2km, 5km or 10km. Check out www.onerock.ca for more details and to
register.
27TH ANNUAL BISHOP'S GOLF TOURNAMENT
Golf with us! August 14, 2017 – 27th Annual Bishop’s Golf Tournament in support of Feed the Hungry at Silvertip Resort,
Canmore. More information at golf.feedthehungrycalgary.ca or contact [email protected] or call 403-218-5522.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION "FOR BETTER & FOR EVER"
“For Better & For Ever…” Marriage Preparation, accepts all couples preparing for marriage. Due to the small group setting it
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: June
5/23-24, July 10/28-29. For more dates, registration or information, contact 403-218-5505 or email:
DIOCESAN BEREAVEMENT CARE EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Diocesan Bereavement Care Education program will teach you the skills needed to offer your presence and support to the
bereaved in a caring way. The program will be held on Friday June 9th, 2017 from 6:00-9:30 pm & Saturday June 10th, 2017
from 9:00am-4:00pm at St. Patrick's Parish, Medicine Hat. For more information and to register contact Kathleen at 403-527-
9591 or the parish office 403-527-6933.
PRESENTATION ON ALBERTA RENEWABLE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS We will be celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the release of Pope Francis' encyclical "Laudato Si" on June 18th. As part of our
continued efforts to care for our common home and answer our Holy Father's challenge to be engaged citizens as we respond to
his call, we will have representatives from the Alberta Climate Change office present on the Climate Leadership Plan and
program incentives available for residences and small businesses. The presentation will be held at the Catholic Pastoral Centre,
120 17 Avenue SW on June 7 at 10:00am. Contact Marilou at 403-218-5519 to register or if you would like more information.
SENIOR’S WEEK IN CALGARY, JUNE 5-11, 2017 The City of Calgary is celebrating seniors and acknowledging their contribution. Check through the many excellent activities and programs
being offered in the Recreation Program Guide by visiting Calgary.ca/seniorsweek or call 311.
PLANNED GIVING SEMINAR INVITATION
You are invited to learn how to maximize your family’s net worth. Join our upcoming Planting a Future Seminar at the Catholic
Pastoral Centre 120 - 17 Ave SW Wednesday June 14 – Registration 9:30am, Presentation 10:00am - 11:30am. Limited
seating; registration required. Contact Doreen 403-218-5522 or [email protected] to register.
LOVE & LIFE GALA – NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP) MINISTRY
The Love & Life Gala is a celebration of NFP ministry, it will be held on June 10, 2017 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 541
Silvergrove Drive NW, Calgary. Mass begins at 5:00 pm, June 10. Guests will be treated to a dinner, testimonials, and live
music provided by The Spokeshaves. There will be a toonie bar and silent auction. All proceeds raised will support NFP
ministry. Event is hosted by NFP Alberta, Marquette Model, Billings Method with support from FertilityCare™. Tickets are
available at www.billingslife.ca.
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Ministry Contact Information
Adoration Renee Fietz [email protected] 403-995-2029
Bereavement Ministry
Barbara Zimmer [email protected]
Children’s Liturgy NEW LEADER NEEDED
Coffee Sunday Dana Wiens [email protected]
Couples for Christ Program
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 Leanne Plamondon 403-938-3122
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
Kim Jakobowski [email protected]
Senior’s Group [email protected]
St. James’ Boy’s Youth Group
Stefan Schwarz 403-850-2057 [email protected]
St. James Catholic Women’s League
Shirley Mutschler [email protected]
St. James Women’s Coffee & Connections
Linda Bryson 403-938-7644 [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] 403-9991321
Youth Ministry [email protected]
TEMPLE BUILT OF LIVING STONE
Interested in Catholic Worship and Sacred Liturgical Space? Join us at the
National Catholic Liturgical Conference with Fr. Michael McGourty as he
reflects on our rich identity as members of the Body of Christ visibly evident
in our sacred space and liturgical symbols. November 6 & 7, 2017. More
information & registration at https://wclcanada.wordpress.com/
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S INTERFAITH BUILD - ST. MARY'S
HIGH SCHOOL
The Habitat Interfaith Build Project has raised about 30% of its goal to build
community homes for 12 local, hard-working families. High school students
from St. Mary's will be participating on a Build day on June 10th. We can
help their efforts by going to the website to sponsor the students. (https://
fundraise.habitatsouthernab.ca/fundraise/team?ftid=110982). Call Marilou at
403-218-5519.
CATHOLIC SPEED DATING EVENT
Are you looking for a good Catholic man or woman? Register for the year
end retreat which will be held on Saturday, June 17th, 11:00 am - 5:30 pm at
Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre in Cochrane. Age Range: (Women: 24 to
32 & Men: 27 to 35) and (Women: 33 to 41 & Men: 36 to 44). Events
include Mass, lunch, talks, mix and mingle speed-dating and evening prayer.
Visit www.CatholicSpeedDating.ca or call Rose at 587-333-1099 to register.
Join us in the
CHAPEL at St. James Church
30 minutes before every Mass.
The Holy Rosary Come Pray the Rosary at
St. Michael’s Church. Join us every week for the Holy Rosary before 9am Mass on Sundays, and after Mass on
Wednesdays & Fridays
ARE YOU 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER?
Are you interested in meeting new
people, making new friends, gaining experience in a variety of roles and
strengthening your leadership skills?
We have a great opportunity for you. Become a Team
Member at the One Rock Festival of Faith!
We have a variety of team positions and schedules that you
will be happy to be a part of. Please visit our website:
onerock.ca, click on Join and follow the steps!
Let’s celebrate life...Life in Christ!
ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER
Safeway & Sobeys Gift Cards
May 1 to May 31, 2017 $4,650.00
Year to date Sold $25,850.00
Proceeds to the Parish $1,938.75
Together in Action
Weekly Goal: $1,016.00
Collections: $480.00
Over/(Short): $(536.00)
Building Fund
May 28th, 2017 $2,984.00
Month to date: $6,036.00
Monthly Payment: $7,289.00
Mortgage Balance: $570,713.00
Children’s Collection
Week: $106.05
Year to date: $2,178.16
To be donated in December 2017
INCOME YTD 2017 YTD 2016 BUDGET 2017
Total/Income 238,843.00 229,518.00 239,416.00
Expenses:
Salaries 89,845.00 110,112.00 101,065.00
Operating 114,685.00 98,485.00 92,741.00
Programs 17,995.00 13,725.00 16,821.00
Total Expense 222,525.00 222,322.00 210,627.00
Net Income 16,318.00 7,196.00 28,789.00
FINANCIAL STATEMENT JAN - MAY 2017
Sunday Collections
May 21, 2017 May 28, 2017
Collections: $4,600.40 Collections: $8,596.00 Preauthorized: $1,910.54 Preauthorized: $1,910.54
Total: $6,510.94 Total: $10,506.54 Goal: $8,269.00 Goal: $8,269.00
FINANCIAL FACTS
Printing the bulletin
costs $2,239.07
per year.
$10,584.75
TIA 2017 Goal
$48,764.00
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SOMETHING MISSING - MISSING SOMETHING?
Going over our church finances I found a receipt from a local paint store signed by someone named Christian. I wasn't aware of anyone buying paint, so I called the store to point out its mistake 'I'm sorry,' I told the manager, 'but there are no Christians here at St Mary's Church.'
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