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St. James Church 338060 – 32nd St. East
(Street Address only)
Okotoks
Pastoral Staff
Pastor: FR. LUCIANO CORTOPASSI
*Appts to be arranged through the parish office
Religious Education: LEANNE PLAMONDON
Youth Ministry Coordinator: AMY HEGGENSTALLER-BOON
Receptionist: AILEEN LAMONTAGNE
Submissions for the bulletin go to:
DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 10:00am
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 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
Feb 25 - Mar 3):
Mass Times: Sun: 11:00am & 5:30pm Tues: 7:00pm Thurs 9:30am Sat: 5:30pm
Reconciliation Schedule:
Tuesday after Mass, 7:30-8:30pm, Wednesday, 7:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday, 4-5pm Sunday Eve, 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
FIRST COMMUNION 2018
Additional Registration evening will be held on Wed. February 28th @ 3pm-
8pm at the parish office.
~ For students in Grades 2 & up. ~ ALL CLASSES WILL BE MONDAYS 6:30pm-8pm starting March 26th. Parent and stu-dent are to attend each session. Cost is $30.
St. James Church Okotoks
Please join us for our annual Stations of the Cross & Parish Lenten Meal, Fridays during Lent. 6:30pm Stations of the Cross
Followed by our
Lenten Meatless Soup & a bun
Fri. Mar. 2nd
Hosted by: St. Francis of Assisi Academy
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.
Fri. Mar. 2nd
6:00 pm Stations of the Cross 6:30 pm Soup and a Bun
Lenten Parish
Penitential
Service
Tues. March
13th
Mass 6:30pm
Reconciliation
7-8pm
Donations of
Lilies,
Hydrangeas,
Potted Mums, or
fresh cut bouquets
of flowers would
be greatly
appreciated for
the Holy
Sepulcher. All
flowers can be
dropped of at the
Parish Office
between Monday
March 26th and
Thursday,
March 29th
(before noon).
St. James Par ish THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Page 3
Mass Times & Mass Intentions
Activities For The Week
Sunday - Feb 25
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Darren Fietz
11:00am - St. James
Pat Tremblay
5:30pm - St. James
People of the Parish
Coffee Sunday after Mass, St. Michael’s Church Coffee Sunday after Mass, St. James Church Grocery gift cards available after Mass, St. James Church KofC Basketball Free Throw 2:00pm, HTA Gymnasium Jr. High Youth Night after Mass @6:30pm, HTA Gymnasium
Monday - Feb 26
NO MASS
Acoustic Choir Practice 7-8:30pm, St. James Church
Tuesday - Feb 27
7:00pm - St. James Maria-Theresa Allen
Reconciliation after Mass 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church Adoration following 7pm Mass, St. James Church
Wednesday - Feb 28
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Anonymous
First Communion Registration 3pm-8pm, St. James Parish Office Christian Yoga Ministry 6-7pm, St. James Church, St. Kateri Room Reconciliation 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church
Thursday - Mar 1
9:30am - St. James
Gloria Hayes
Senior’s Group 10:30am-12:00pm, St. James Parish Hall 2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church
“Rivers of Living Water” Prayer Group - 7pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room. Come join us in songs of praise, talks & prayer time. Stay for coffee & fellowship.
HIS Choir Practice 7:30-10pm, St. James Church
Friday - Mar 2
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Peter & Wilma Nachura
Youth Music Practice 3:30-5pm, St. James Church Stations of the Cross with Lenten Meal 6:00pm @ St. Michael’s Church
Stations of the Cross with Lenten Meal 6:30pm @ St. James Church
Saturday - Mar 3
5:30pm - St. James
Real & Jeanette Wolensky
Sunday - Mar 4
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Diane McNeill’s Mom
11:00am - St. James
Joy Gund
5:30pm - St. James
People of the Parish
Divine Mercy Chaplet before 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church 1st Sunday Treats and Fellowship after Mass, St. Michael’s Church Coffee Sunday after Mass, St. James Church Sr. High Youth Night after Mass @6:30pm, St. James Church
BOTTLES FOR YOUTH MINISTRY Bring your empties to the church this weekend
to help raise money for St. James Youth. There will be a truck in the NE corner of
the parking lot that they can be loaded on to. Thanks so much for your help!
*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 time of registration.
CONFIRMATION 2018 For students in Grades 6,7,8 and up. ALL CLASSES WILL BE MONDAYS 6:30pm-8pm. Parent & student to attend each session. Cost $40.
Monday, March 5 @ 6:30pm Monday, March 19 @ 6:30pm Monday, April 9 @ 6:30pm Monday, April 23 @ 6:30pm Retreat & Rehearsal:
· Saturday, April 28 @ 9am-1pm Celebration of Confirmation with Bishop William McGrattan -
Friday May 4 @ 7pm
FIRST COMMUNION 2018 For students in Grades 2 & up. ALL CLASSES WILL BE MONDAYS 6:30pm-8pm. Parent and student are to attend each session. Cost $30. *** Additional Registration evening will be held on Weds. February 28th @ 3pm-8pm at the parish office. ***
Monday, March 26 @ 6:30pm Commitment Mass Apr 14 & 15
Please attend one of the following Commitment Masses: Sat 5:30pm or Sun 11am or 7pm at St. James or 9am at St. Michael’s Monday, April 16 @ 6:30pm Monday, April 30 @ 6:30pm Monday, May 14 @ 6:30pm Retreat & Rehearsal:
Saturday, May 26 @ 9am-12pm 1st Communion Sacramental Mass:
Saturday & Sunday, June 2 & 3, 2018 (at all Masses)
*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]
Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) 2017-2018 This program is designed for all children from grades 2-6 who desire to receive the Catholic
Sacraments they have missed and for any children who wish to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. Please contact the Parish Office for more information at 403-938-3122.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Teens (RCIT) 2017-2018 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 the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, from 7-9pm at St. James Church. Please contact the Parish Office for more information at 403-938-3122.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) 2017-2018 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 Tuesdays from 7-9pm at St. James Church. For more information please call the Parish Office at 403-938-3122.
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.
Next Sessions : Wednesday, February 28, 2018 @ 6-8pm
Wednesday, April 4 @ 6:30– 8:30pm (If your child is older than seven years and in need of baptism, please contact the parish office at 403-938-3122.) *NEW* As per Diocesan guidelines, the following documents are now required when requesting baptism:
Birth Certificate of child Baptismal Certificate of parent(s) Annotated Baptismal Certificate of Godparents
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:
Next Session : April 20 & 21, 2018 Includes follow up meetings with Sponsor couples.
Cost is $150.00 per couple.
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St. James Parish -
Sacramental Preparation
2017-2018
A ll parents & young adults are welcome to attend the
Western Canadian Catholic Home School Confer-
ence, March 22-24 at Providence Renewal Centre,
Edmonton. The theme: Anchoring the Family in this Cul-
tural Storm will be addressed by Archbishop Smith, Louis
Rouleau, and other speakers. Also, enjoy wine and
cheese on Friday night as we discuss homeschool-
ing. Info: www.wcchsc.net , Veronica 780-467-8410 or
email [email protected].
Food Bank Drive - Can You Help? A collaboration of efforts organized by the Knights of Columbus and St. Vincent de Paul
Week 1 (March 3 & 4): General Items - In need of Jam, Pancake Mix & Syrup ~ NO canned fish, pasta or pasta sauce please.
Week 2 (March 10 & 11) Baby Items - Formula (Enfamil Yellow & Purple top & Nutramigen), Baby Wipes, Baby Food
(particularly squeeze pouches).
Week 3 (March 17 & 18): Fresh Food - Carrots, Potatoes, Fruit, Eggs etc. ~ NO milk or yogurt
please!
Week 4 (March 24 & 25): Specialized/Household Items - toilet paper , feminine products,
paper towel, laundry soap, cleaning supplies,etc.
*Bins will be available for food drop-off in the Narthex.
Rejoice in God’s Mercy: A Hug from God is All You Need!
February 25: Lent Week 2 While Peter tells Jesus “it’s good to be here”, he is also genuinely terrified. The work of a Christian calls for courage, trust and faith. The challenges of Christian living brings us out of complacency and into authentic discipleship where we encounter Christ in one another. Action: Go outside of your comfort zone. Ask the Holy Spirit to identify Christ to you in people you may have overlooked.
Youth Rally
2018
Save the Date! April 21st, 2018
The Youth Office invites all youth ages 12 - 18
to participate in this year's Youth Rally in
Catholic Central High
School East, Lethbridge!
To register speak to: Amy Heggenstaller-Boon, Youth
Ministry Coordinator.
Final Women's Breakfast for Winter 2018 Thursday March 8
If you have been meaning to join us but haven't made it yet; drop everything and
"Come As you Are". That has been our theme for 16 years and it' s never too late to come see what we are up to. Bring a friend, make a reservation and meet us in
Black Diamond in the basement of the church. We start with breakfast, hear
from a local business, make a few announcements and listen to a guest speaker. Our business in March is Nick Michalezki, a local "Air Quality Technician" and
"Home Inspector", bring your questions. We are looking forward to having some
fun with our guest this month. She is Karen from the clothing store "Suzanne and Jenny's" in Okotoks. She will share her fashion knowledge of colour trends
and styles for Spring 2018.
Thursday March 8, 2018 @ 9:00am-11:00am
St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Black Diamond
Cost: $7:00 Paid at the door.
Reservations required, please call Elva before Monday Mar 5
@ 403-938-0751
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Ministry Contact Information
Adoration Renee Fietz [email protected] 403-995-2029, Cell 403-880-5937
Bereavement Ministry Barbara Zimmer
Children’s Liturgy NEW LEADER NEEDED
Coffee Sunday Dana Wiens [email protected]
Couples for Christ 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 Maureen MacLennan [email protected]
Parish Pastoral Council
Keith Hartman 403-995-9808 [email protected]
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
Senior’s Group [email protected]
St. James’ Boy’s Youth Group
NEW LEADER NEEDED
St. James Catholic Women’s League
Shirley Mutschler [email protected]
St. James Women’s Coffee & Connections
Virginia Battiste 403-933-2947 [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] 403-999-1321
Youth Ministry Amy Heggenstaller-Boon [email protected]
DAILY ADORATION
“Have a great love for Jesus in his divine Sacrament of Love; that is the divine oasis of
the desert. It is the heavenly manna of the traveller. It is the HolyArk. It is the life and
Paradise of love on earth.”
-- Peter Julian Eymard
Lent is here! Enrich your spirit and life by
making a commitment to spend quiet time with Jesus.
Adoration is offered in our Chapel Monday to Friday from
6 to 9am and 5 to 7pm. All are welcome to come and sit in
His Presence even for a few moments. A Petition Book
ensures ongoing prayer for your needs.
Committed adorers or occasional substitutes are needed for
the following hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8 to 9am
Friday: 7:30 to 8:30 am & 5 to 6pm & 6 to 7pm
Please contact Renee: (403) 880-5937
March 7th 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 40 Days For Life Prayer Vigil
Come 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 abor-
tion per hour occurs at this clinic. As St. John Paul II stated we are
called to challenge our “culture of death” which sees destructive
measures of problem solving as valid. 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 con-
cern for the mother and child, as well as for the staff, witnessing on
behalf of a seemingly ambivalent human community that their lives
matter to us. Signs held at this vigil must be life affirming and non-
judgemental. Please consider praying in the designated area across
from the Kensington Clinic during this 40 day campaign. Please go to
40 Days For Life Calgary, https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/
calgary/calendar/, or contact Jairo Garzon, 403 870 3905, for more
information. If unable to attend the vigil, praying for respect for un-
born human life wherever you are is the most important element!
Stewardship Reflection February 25, 2018 - 2nd Sunday of Lent
“’Here I am!’ he answered.” - Genesis 22:11
It is easy to say, “Here I am, Lord,” when we are kneeling in church. But how
easy is it to say “Here I am, Lord,” when a neighbor needs our help, when we
are invited to join a parish ministry, or when we are asked to provide financial
support? Often times we are called when it’s not convenient for us.
Discipleship is not always easy, most of the time it will make us
uncomfortable and vulnerable.
The Irish-Canadian Community of Calgary welcomes all members of
Calgary’s Interfaith, their families and friends to the 18th Annual Mass
for Peace on St Patrick’s Day at 12:00 noon, Saturday, March
17th, at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
Following the celebration of Mass, a buffet lunch will be served in
the St Mary’s Parish Hall, which will also showcase Irish culture.
Donations of sandwiches, vegetables, fruits, and squares, gratefully accepted.
Please deliver food items before Mass at the Parish Hall. Thank you.
ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER
Safeway/Sobeys & Save-On Foods Gift Cards
Jan 1 to Jan 31, 2017 $5,200.00
Year to date Sold $5,200.00
Proceeds to the Parish $390.00
INCOME YTD 2017 YTD 2016 BUDGET 2017
Total/Income 580,748.00 546,354.00 553,065.00
Expenses:
Salaries 204,058.00 239,989.00 242,557.00
Operating 282,881.00 250,520.00 248,917.00
Programs 76,207.00 44,054.00 40,370.00
Total Expense 563,146.00 534,563.00 531,844.00
Net Income 17,602.00 11,791.00 21,221.00
FINANCIAL STATEMENT JAN - DEC 2017
Alberta’s
Children’s HOSPITAL
ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER
Together in Action
Weekly Goal: $882.00
Collections: $91.00
YTD: $1,808.95
2018 Goal $45,854
Building Fund
Feb 14, 2018 $827.00
Month to date: $3,668.00
Monthly Payment: $7,289.00
Mortgage Balance: $527,327.58
Children’s Collection
Week: $83.20
Year to date: $1,005.13
To be donated December 2018.
Sunday Collections
Feb 11, 2018 Feb 18, 2018
Collections: $5,964.75 Collections: $4,636.45 Preauthorized: $1,678.62 Preauthorized: $1,678.62
Total: $7,643.37 Total: $6,315.07 Goal: $9,538.00 Goal: $9,538.00
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
Memberships for 2018 can be dropped off at the parish office
OR you can also place your envelope in the collection
basket. The fee is $25.00. New members are welcomed. Call Vi Lake at 403-938-2369 for more
information.
Please support these Advertisers, who have supported us!
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE 2018
If you are interested in joining our Pilgrimage to
Medjugorje, May 30 - June 14, 2018, or would
like more information,
PLEASE CONTACT: Angie Steciw - 403-803-3085,
or Bernadette Levandosky - 403-938-3727
198 Cimarron Vista Way, Okotoks, AB Chris Clendening
Monday to Friday 6am to 6pm Children 8 months to 5 Years of Age
Cell: 587.435.1080 [email protected]
www.momsiesmagicaladventure.com
RETROUVAILLE CALGARY YOU CAN HELP YOUR MARRIAGE - Feeling alone, frustrated, angry with each other? Does talking about it only make things worse? Thousands of married couples experiencing difficulty in their relationship have found the help they needed by taking the Retrouvaille program. The program begins March 9-11, 2018. For information about registering, access their website at www.helpourmarriagecalgary.com or call 403-879-7893 if you have further questions.
5980 Centre Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 0C1
Tel: 403-991-2622 Fax: 403-262-6609 [email protected] www.sunlife.ca/catalina.boulton
Catalina Boulton, B.S.C.S.
Advisor
A silent retreat for ladies will be held at Mt St Francis Retreat Centre in Cochrane the weekend of March 23-
25. The theme is Encountering the Sacred: Intimacy with God. For more information or to register, please
contact Teresa at 403 329 8967 or Jane at 403 854 3543.
Little Jonnie was coming home from church one Sunday morning with his mother. His mother noticed he had a very serious look on his face.
“What’s on your mind, Jonnie?” she asked. “Is it true what Father said about us all
coming from dust and turning back to dust?” “Yes, it is, Jonnie,” she said. “Why do you ask?” “Well, when we get home,” he answered,
“You better look under my bed, because
someone’s either comin’ or goin’!”
