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St. James Church 338060 – 32nd St. East
(Street Address only)
Okotoks
Pastoral Staff
Pastor: FR. LUCIANO CORTOPASSI
Associate Pastor: FR. LUKAS DRAPAL
*Appts to be arranged through the parish office
Receptionist: AILEEN LAMONTAGNE
Submissions for the bulletin go to:
* DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 10:00am *
Religious Education: LEANNE PLAMONDON
Youth Ministry Coordinator: AMY HEGGENSTALLER-BOON
Parish Screening Coordinator: JIHANE ALLEN
Custodian St. James Church: CHRISTINE GEERS
Custodian St. Michaels Church: 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]
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9:00-12:30 & 1:00-3:00pm
*Closed 12:30-1pm for Lunch*
*Closed 3rd Friday of the Month
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
SEPT 2 to SEPT 8):
Mass Times: Sun: 11:00am & 5:30pm Tues: 7:00pm Thurs: 9:30am Sat: 5:30pm
Reconciliation Schedule:
Sunday, 4-5pm, Tuesday after Mass, 7:30-8:30pm,
Saturday, 4-5pm 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
FORMED Parish code TPWN47. https://formed.org/
Building and
Sustaining
One Parish
Upcoming Events and Activities
Sacrament Registration Parishioners can register for all sacraments on Monday, September 17th 3:00pm-
8:00pm in the Parish Hall.
“Rivers of Living Water” St. James, Charismatic Prayer Group
WEEKLY THURSDAY MEETINGS RESUME ON
September 6th, 2018
7:00 PM
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Drop in & join us for music, prayer, scripture & fellowship. "He who believes in me, as the scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water’."
(John 7:38)
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Mass Times & Mass Intentions
Activities For The Week
Sunday - Sept 2
9:00am - St. Michael’s
George Martin
11:00am - St. James
Beatrice Pityn
5:30pm - St. James
People of the Parish
Divine Mercy Chaplet prior to Mass, St. Michael’s Church 1st Sunday Treats & Fellowship, St. Michael’s Church
Monday - Sept 3
NO MASS
Tuesday - Sept 4
7:00pm - St. James Rae Poelzer
Adoration & Reconciliation after Mass (7:30-8:30pm), St. James Church KofC Okotoks Meeting 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room
Wednesday - Sept 5
9:00am - St. Michael’s
George Martin
Thursday - Sept 6
9:30am - St. James
Tom
2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church
“Rivers of Living Water” Prayer Group - 7pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room. Drop in & join us for music, prayer, scripture & fellowship.
HIS Choir Practice 7:30-10pm, St. James Church
Friday - Sept 7
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Dave Stewart
Saturday - Sept 8
5:30pm - St. James
Veronica Slaman
Sunday - Sept 9
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Roger Loiseau
11:00am - St. James
Amelia Zabroski
5:30pm - St. James
People of the Parish
Coffee Sunday after Mass, St. Michael’s Church Parish Picnic & BBQ after 11am Mass, St. James Church
* Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass Located Center aisle behind the Priest.
Hey Kids! Check out www.thekidsbulletin.com
Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, AB—Upcoming Retreats
HELP NEEDED! Fall Yard Clean-Up @ St. James Church
Please contact the Parish office if you are able to help.
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First Reconciliation 2018
NEW! For students in Grades 2 & 3 and up. ALL CLASSES WILL BE MONDAYS 6:30pm-8pm. Parent & student to attend each ses-sion. Cost $30.
Session #1: Monday, October 1st
Blessing at Mass: Sat. Oct. 13th @ 5:30pm
Session #2: Monday, October 15th Session #3: Monday, October 29th Session #4: Monday, November 5th Retreat:
Saturday, Nov 17th @ 9am-12pm
1st Reconciliation Penitential Service
Wednesday, Nov 21st @ 7pm
First Communion 2019
For students in Grade 2 & up who have com-pleted their First Reconciliation. ALL CLASSES WILL BE MONDAYS 6:30pm-8pm. Parent and student are to attend each session and retreat. Cost $30.
Session #1: Monday, April 29th Blessing at Mass : Sat. May 11th @ 5:30pm
Session #2: Monday, May 13th Session #3: Monday, May 27th Session #4: Monday, June 10th Retreat & Rehearsal:
Saturday, June 15 @ 9am-12:30pm 1st Communion Sacramental Mass:
Saturday & Sunday, June 22nd & 23rd, 2019 (at all Masses)
*Extra Registration Date: Mon. Mar 25th @3pm-8pm, St. James Church
Confirmation 2019
For students in Grade 6 and up. ALL CLAS-SES WILL BE MONDAYS 6:30pm-8pm. Parent & student to attend each session. Cost $40.
Session #1: Monday, January 14th
Blessing at Mass : Sat. Jan 26th @ 5:30pm
Session #2: Monday, January 28th Session #3: Monday, February 11th Session #4: Monday, March 4th Session #5: Monday, March 18th Session #6: Monday, April 1st Session #7: Monday, April 15th Service Day/ Retreat & Rehearsal: TBD Celebration of Confirmation with Bishop William McGrattan: TBD
ST. JAMES PARISH - SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION - 2018-2019 Registration for all sacraments for Parishioners of St. James & St. Michael’s
Monday, September 17th @ 3:00pm-8:00pm ~ St. James Church Hall
*Please note: If your child has not received any sacraments at St. James or St. Michael’s Church, a copy of their baptismal certificate must be given at the time of registration.*
BAPTISM PREPARATION Registration takes place at the Parish Office before the session. A Baptism Prepara-tion session is required for the baptism of your first child. (Baptisms take place the 2nd and 4th Saturdays & Sundays of each month after the 5:30pm and 11am mass in Okotoks, and at the 9am Mass in Black Diamond. Cost is $20.00.
Sessions: Documents required: Wed, September 12th, 2018 *Birth Certificate of child
Wed, October 24th, 2018 *Baptism Certificate of parent(s) Wed, December 12th, 2018 *Annotated Baptismal Certificate Sat, January 26th, 2019 of Godparent(s) This is a baptism Wed, March 13th, 2019 certificate that shows date of Wed, May 1st, 2019 Confirmation as well. Wed, June 12th, 2019
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. Cost is $150.00 per couple. Sessions run Friday @ 7-9pm and continue Saturday @ 9am-4pm on the following dates:
October 19th & October 20th 2018 February 8th & 9th, 2019 April 26th & 27th, 2019
Follow up meetings with a Sponsor couple take place after the weekend on your own time.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC)
This program is designed for all children age 7 and older (grades 2 to 6) who desire to receive the Cath-olic Sacraments they have missed or who wish to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. All ses-sions will be monthly on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8pm at St. James Church beginning Oct. 3rd.
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 or who wish to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. Sessions will take place bi-weekly on Tuesdays from 7-9pm at St. James
Church beginning September 25th, 2018.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Registration is ongoing for all Adults interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. Inquirers are instructed in the Catholic Faith and introduced to the life of the Church. Sessions will take place
Tuesdays from 7-9pm at St. James Church
beginning September 25th, 2018.
Contact Leanne Plamondon, our Religious Education Coordinator, at the Parish Office for more information about the sacraments . By Phone: 403-938-3122 or by email: [email protected]
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ELIZABETH HOUSE THANKS YOU
The Elizabeth House Garage Sale was a great success. Donated items were received from all over Calgary, and in just four hours we raised
an estimated $2,416.55 from the sale. Projected total after being matched by the Birdies for Kids program is an estimated $3,650. We
would like to thank everyone who volunteered their time; those who came and supported the sale and those who made donations. The
funds will support mothers and their babies in Elizabeth House!
RIDE FOR REFUGE 2018
The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly cycling and walking fundraiser that supports charities that provide refuge and hope for displaced,
vulnerable and exploited people. Join Elizabeth House on Saturday, Sep. 29 for the 2018 Ride for Refuge. Ride or donate, and help trans-
form lives, two generations at a time! For more information, call Michelle at 403-228-9724 | Register at www.rideforrefuge.org
ONE ROCK 2.0
Patrick Coffin, Lizzie Reezay and Brian Holdsworth will be joining One Rock 2.0! on Saturday, Sep. 29 at St. Michael’s Catholic Commu-
nity (800 85 St. SW, Calgary). Catholic young adults (ages 18-35) in the Diocese are invited to pre-register at www.onerock.ca
BISHOP’S DINNER 2018
On Friday, Oct. 19, join Bishop William T. McGrattan at the Bishop's Dinner. This year, we will celebrate Catholic Education and five
incredible programs that support some of our most vulnerable students. The gala event will be held at the Telus Convention Centre. Tickets
are $185/person and a table of 8 is $1480. For more information, call 403-218-5500 | www.bishopsdinner.ca
TRANSITIONS PROGRAM
This is a 15-week peer support program for those recently separated or divorced. The next program will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 10,
2018 (7 to 9 pm). Call 403-218-5505 | [email protected]
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
LIFE & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE Sep. 24 (followed by Oct. 12-13), Oct. 15 (followed by Nov. 2-3), Nov. 19 (followed by Dec. 7-8), Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary.
Contact 403-218-5505 | events.calgarydiocese.ca
CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES Oct. 19-21 at St. Joseph, Calgary , Nov. 23-25 at St. Cecilia, Calgary. Contact 403-233-2360 | www.cfs-ab.org
PLANNED GIVING SEMINAR
Be inspired to make a difference. Learn how to maximize your legacy for family and charity in your will. Two dates: Wednesday, Sept. 26
(5:45 – 7:30 pm); Wednesday, Nov. 7 (2 – 3:30 pm) at the Pastoral Centre (120 17 Ave SW, Calgary). Register: Doreen | 403-218-5522 |
[email protected] BEREAVEMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM
Learn how to support grieving family, friends or colleagues as they navigate their personal grief journey. Bereavement Education Program
is an intensive, multi-session program, providing skills to effectively offer your presence and support in caring ways to those going through
a period of bereavement. When: Oct. 12 & 13 followed by Oct. 19 & 20 at
St. Michael’s Catholic Community (800 85 St. SW, Calgary). To register, contact 403-218-5501 or online at http:/events.calgarydiocese.ca
PROJECT RACHEL POST ABORTION COUNSELLING
The ministry offers a journey of healing and reconciliation for women and men who are suffering from a past abortion experience. For
more information, contact 403-218-5506 or toll free at
1-877-597-3223 | [email protected] | www.projectrachelsa.ca
RETROUVAILLE CALGARY WEEKEND RETREAT
Retrouvaille provides a ‘road map’ to help married couples find their way again by teaching communications skills and providing the tools
to improve our relationships. Next retreat is from Sept 7 - 9. For more information, contact 403-879-7893
www.helpourmarriagecalgary.com
NATIONAL LIFE CHAIN SUNDAY
Life Chain Calgary invites you to a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life, standing in honor of lives lost to abortions on Nation-
al Life Chain Sunday: Sunday, Sept 30, 2:30 - 4 pm, along MacLeod Trail between Heritage Dr. and Southland Dr.
For more information contact [email protected]
FCS CONFERENCE: KEEPING FAITHFUL TO THE FAITH IN A POST CHRISTIAN SOCIETY
Bishop Emeritus Fred Henry will be the keynote speaker at the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars, taking place on Friday, Sept. 28 & 29 at
Wingate Wyndham Hotel in Calgary. The Fellowship looks forward to Bishop Emeritus Henry's address as he analyzes the nature and
scope of the challenge to the Faith in Canadian society, which no longer regards Christianity as relevant, having replaced it with a secular
anthropology and relativist morality which views Christianity with antipathy. How might a Christian living in what amounts to a pagan
society keep the Faith? Lively, engaging scholarly debate on important issues in Canada and in the Catholic Church will follow. For more
information, contact 403-220-2973 or register at www.fcsconference.ca
NEWS.CalgaryDiocese.ca | WHAT’S HAPPENING in the DIOCESE. Contact: 403-218-5500 or E-mail: [email protected]
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary
Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre
For Sept 2nd, 2018 | 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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MINISTRY CONTACT INFO
Adoration Renee Fietz [email protected], 403-880-5937
Bereavement Ministry Barbara Zimmer [email protected]
Children’s Liturgy Karla Seitz
Coffee Sunday Dana Wiens [email protected]
Couples for Christ Julius Strachan [email protected] 403-630-5291
Finance Council
KofC—St. James Dave Wilson [email protected]
KofC—St. Michael’s Ernie Bird [email protected]
Music Ministry Maureen MacLennan [email protected]
Parish Pastoral
Council
Keith Hartman [email protected] 403-995-9808
Pastoral Care
St. James
Mary McGinness 403-995-0202
Pastoral Care
St. Michael’s
Mavis Hills 403-933-4741
Prayer Chain Vi Lake [email protected]
RCIA Leanne Plamondon [email protected] 403-938-3122
Rivers of Living Water
Prayer Group
Seniors Group [email protected]
St. James Catholic
Women’s League
Shirley Mutschler [email protected]
St. James Women’s
Coffee & Connections
Virginia Battiste [email protected] 403-933-2947
St. Vincent de Paul
Okotoks
Julie Ann Heggenstaller [email protected] 403-938-0562
St. Vincent de Paul
Black Diamond
John Walsh 403-933-4955
Stewardship Colleen Mortimer [email protected]
Youth Ministry Amy Heggenstaller-Boon [email protected]
Christian Yoga Ministry Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your
strength and with all your mind. Luke 10:27
Christian yoga is a spiritual discipline, much like prayer, fasting and medi-tation, designed to facilitate the worship and celebration of God through physical movement and meditation. Classes will be held every Monday evening at St. James church, effective Monday September 10.
When: Monday evenings Where: St. Kateri Room
Time: 6 – 7 pm Cost: $10 per class
No registration required, classes are held on a drop-in basis. All are wel-come, no experience necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat. Contact
Pamela McLean at 403-472-1782 or [email protected] with questions.
ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER
Safeway/Sobeys & Save-On Foods Gift Cards
June 1 - June 30, 2018 $3,500.00
Year to date Sold $37,900.00
Proceeds to the Parish $2,842.50
Alberta’s
Children’s HOSPITAL
ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER
Together in Action
Weekly Goal: $882.00
Collections: $685.00
YTD: $18,104.50
2018 Goal $45,854
Building Fund
August 26, 2018 $2936.00
Month to date: $6804.00
Monthly Payment: $7,289.00
Mortgage Balance: $494,934.16
Children’s Collection
Week: $62.30
Year to date: $3,972.51
To be donated December 2018.
Sunday Collections August 19, 2018 August 26, 2018
Collections: $5,719.35 Collections: $5,608.15 Preauthorized: $1,795.15 Preauthorized: $1,795.15
Total: $7,514.50 Total: $7,403.30 Goal: $9,538.00 Goal: $9,538.00
BOTTLES FOR ALTAR SERVERS
Bring your empties to the
church the last weekend
of each month to help
raise money for the Altar
Servers. There will be a
truck in the NE corner of
the parking lot
that they can be
loaded on to.
Thank You!
Sept 2nd, 2018 - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Be doers of the word and not hearers only…”
JAMES 1:22
It’s easy to understand the definition of stewardship.
The hard part is living it! What do you do to live
God’s word? Do you share your time in prayer with
God? Do you use your talent to help those in need?
Are you generous with your financial resources? If
not, what are you waiting for?
Stewardship Reflection
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