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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
Administrative Asst: CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN
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
Jan 21 - Jan 27):
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,
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
The Knights of
Columbus are
offering SNOW
SHOVELLING
SERVICES for any
of our Elderly or Infirmed
Parishioners. If you would
like more information or are in
need of snow removal, please
contact the K of C by email:
Upcoming Events and Activities
Sign up for FORMED today, for free! Enter Parish code TPWN47. Access is free! Link: https://formed.org/
ST. JAMES PARISH IS HIRING
A full time Receptionist/Secretary
Are you friendly? Organized? Self-motivated?
Do you like to create and design?
Would you like to use your gifts and talents to serve and
grow St. James Parish?
For a detailed job description
and requirements, please
visit our website.
Deadline to apply is
January 26th.
Apply to:
Stewardship Reflection: January 21, 2018 - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” -
Mark 1:17
Jesus’ call to “Follow me” is a call to all
Christians! The call is in the here and now, in our
present circumstances, not when we think we are
“ready” or have everything in order. Good
stewardship of our God-given gifts means that
things aren’t always going to go according to our
schedule and that God has a much better plan in
store for each of us.
http://archstl.org/stewardship/page/bulletin-inserts
3rd ANNUAL PARISH CUP
Saturday, Feb 3rd
6:30pm in the Parish Hall
*Tickets are selling fast! *
Don’t miss out on the
fun! Pick your tickets up
after Mass or
at the Parish
Office.
St. James Par ish THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Page 3
Mass Times & Mass Intentions
Activities For The Week
Sunday - Jan 21
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Ralph Pengally
11:00am - St. James
Elizabeth & Desmond Sanesh
5:30pm - St. James
People of the Parish
Knights Breakfast Sunday following 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church Coffee Sunday following 11am Mass, St. James Parish Hall Altar Server Training 12:00-1:00pm, St. James Church Reconciliation prior to Mass 4-5pm, St. James Church Sr. High Youth Night after 5:30pm Mass, St. James Church, St Joseph Room
Monday - Jan 22
NO MASS
Tuesday - Jan 23
7:00pm - St. James
Helen
Reconciliation after Mass 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church Adoration following 7pm Mass, St. James Church RCIT 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Joseph Room RCIA 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room
Wednesday - Jan 24
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Real Paquette
Acoustic Choir Practice 10-11:00am, St. James Church Christian Yoga Ministry 6-7pm, St. James Church, St. Kateri Room
Thursday - Jan 25
9:30am - St. James
Annette & Ted Roux
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 - Jan 26
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Joy Gund
Adoration following 9am Mass Youth Music Practice 3:30-5pm, St. James Church
Saturday - Jan 27
5:30pm - St. James
Sandra Jovica
Sunday - Jan 28
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Hassan El Ghali
11:00am - St. James
Patrick Stokes
5:30pm - St. James
People of the Parish
Knights Breakfast Sunday following 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church Coffee Sunday following 11am Mass, St. James Parish Hall Reconciliation prior to Mass 4-5pm, St. James Church Jr. High Youth Night after 5:30pm Mass, St. James Church, St Joseph Room
* Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass Located Center aisle behind the Priest
BOTTLES FOR YOUTH MINISTRY Bring your empties to the church the last Weekend
of each month 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, January 29 @ 6:30pm Candidate Blessing Mass Feb 3 & 4
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, February 12 @ 6:30pm 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.
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. ALL CLASSES WILL BE WEDNESDAYS FROM 6:30 - 8pm. At St. James Church.
Wednesday, Dec 13 @ 6:30pm
Wednesday, Jan 17 @ 6:30pm
Wednesday, Jan 31 @ 6:30pm
Baptism Date: Saturday, Feb 10, 2018 @ 5:30pm
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 @ 7pm
Sunday, April 22, 2018 @ 1-3pm (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 : February 2 & 3, 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
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary
Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre
For January 21st, 2018 | 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
ECUMENICAL TAIZE PRAYER AT ST. JOSEPH (WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY) It’s the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity! Join the Ecumenical Taize Prayer Service on Thursday, January 25 at 7 PM - at St. Joseph Catholic Church (640-19th Ave NW) with Fr. Yarek Dziuba, Fr. Adrian Martens and other ecumenical guests. Let us pray for unity of Christians in Southern Alberta and around the world. More information: www.prayeryyc.com
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER'S RELIC PILGRIMAGE IN CALGARY St. Francis Xavier’s incorrupt forearm, a sacred first class relic, is making a rare visit to Canada. It will be in Calgary for only a short time this weekend. More information at http://www.cco.ca/relic. Here is the updated schedule:
Sunday, January 21 at St. Albert the Great Church (10 Prestwick Dr SE, Calgary) 1 pm to 4:30 pm - Public Veneration 5 pm - Mass with Bishop McGrattan 6:30 pm - Sung Vespers with Bishop McGrattan for the Solemn Reception of the Relic,
followed by public veneration at 10 pm. Monday, January 22 at St. Michael's Church (800 85 St SW, Calgary)
6:30 pm to 10 pm - Public Veneration
2018 DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE SHARE LENT CAMPAIGN WORKSHOP – JAN 27 "Together for Peace" is the theme for Share Lent 2018. Come and hear about our partners and the impact of their programs in building peace. Learn about the resources that help us to spread the message of Jesus Christ and "be artisans of peace locally and globally". The workshop will be at Holy Spirit Parish, 10827 24 St. SW - Office door entrance - on Saturday, January 27, 2018, 10 am – 3 pm. All are welcome. Lunch will be potluck. Please call 403-218-5519 to register. No cost. Free will offering.
TRANSITIONS Transitions is a 15-week peer support program for those recently separated or divorced. Participants will meet every week to reflect upon and discuss topics such as self-esteem, stress, anger, guilt, blame, loneliness, forgiveness, blended families and more. The next program will begin in Wednesday, February 14, 2018. For more information or to register, call 403-218-5505 or email [email protected]
EFFECTIVE CO-PARENTING: PUTTING KIDS FIRST 'Effective Co-Parenting: Putting Kids First' is an educational 5-week program for separated and divorced parents to help raise their children through this difficult time and increase the understanding of needs of children for developing self-esteem and security. The next program will run 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Wednesdays, February 21 - March 21. For more information or registration contact the Life & Family Resource Centre at 403-218-5505 or email [email protected]
COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR It's our fifth birthday! Coldest Night of the Year - Calgary will turn five this February 24, 2018. We'd love to have you celebrate with us by walking or volunteering in support of Feed the Hungry (a Diocesan program) and our friends KAIROS Calgary as they work to pay down the mortgage on Bankview Apartments (affordable housing). We'll be starting from Eau Claire Market again this year, offering 2, 5 and 10 km routes so the event is accessible for all. For more info visit www.cnoy.org/calgary or connect with Samantha at 403-218-5531 or [email protected]
FIRST AIDERS NEEDED – THE OUTDOOR WAY OF THE CROSS The Outdoor Way of the Cross at St. Mary's Cathedral (Friday, March 30) needs your help. If you are a physician, nurse, medical practitioner, certified first aider or are willing to certify; please contact Linnea Ferguson at [email protected] or (403) 218-5500. More information: www.wayofthecross.ca
BUILDING SACRED BRIDGES CONCERT The 2nd annual interfaith music event - Building Sacred Bridges - will be held on February 10, and 11, 2018 at Knox United Church and Beth Tzedec Synagogue respectively. The concert will feature music groups and choirs from various faith groups, including the Adorare Choral Ensemble and St. Bonaventure Choir. The event is meant to raise awareness about the lack of affordable housing in Southern Alberta and offers the opportunity to learn more about the Habitat Interfaith Build Project. Please go to www.habitatsouthernab.ca/bsb to reserve your tickets. If you would like to volunteer for future build days, please contact Marilou at 403-218-5519 or email [email protected]
PROJECT RACHEL POST ABORTION WEEKEND RETREAT The retreat offers a journey of healing and reconciliation for women and men who are suffering from a past abortion experience. Trained certified counselors are available to accompany people on a journey toward hope and inner peace. The next retreat is scheduled for February 23 - 24, 2018. For more information or to register call Project Rachel at 403-218-5506 or toll free at 1-877-597-3223. You may also e-mail [email protected]
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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 Pro-gram
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
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]
YOUNG WOMEN VOCATION EVENTS – FEB 8 & 24
Attention: Single Young Women between 16 and 35! The Vocation Committee of AWR (The Assembly of Women Religious) is planning two events. For registration, contact: Sr. Terry f.c.J. at [email protected]; 403-228-3623.
Thursday, Feb. 8, from 5 to 9 pm, at St. Mary’s Cathedral: Mass followed by potluck and an information session on religious life.
Saturday, Feb. 24 retreat on a Lenten theme. This retreat will begin with 9 am Mass at Holy Trinity Parish and end at 4 pm. (Please note the changes that have been made to the date & location of the retreat).
SR. HELENA BURNS: BECOMING DIGITAL MISSIONARIES A renowned #medianuns with the Daughters of St. Paul, Sr. Helena Burns is a prolific Theology of the Body speaker and Writer/Director of "The Media Apostle: The Fr. James Alberione Story." On Feb. 4-6, 2018, Sr. Helena will be coming to Calgary to speak on being a missionary in today's digital world. You don't want to miss this! This parish mission will be at St. Michael Catholic Community (800 85 Street SW) from 7 pm to 8 pm each night.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY –FULL TIME – ST. JAMES PARISH - OKOTOKS St. James Parish is looking for a Receptionist/Secretary to work on a full time employment basis. For more information about this position, qualifications and application details see the Diocesan website at www.calgarydiocese.ca or submit your application to [email protected] by January 26. SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY AND MASS St. Patrick’s Parish is forming a new ministry whose mission is: “To create a loving, supportive and compassionate church community that renews and restores faith and hope to families and children living with special needs.” The Special Needs Mass will be a place of understanding, acceptance and welcome for those who live with special needs as well as those who care for them. Next Special Needs Ministry Mass (Sunday 5 PM): January 28, February 25, March 25, April 22, May 27 and June 24, 2018.
MEN OF INTEGRITY CONFERENCE Come to the Catholic Men’s Conference, “Men of Integrity: Lead by Example" on February 2-3 at Holy Trinity Parish, Spruce Grove, AB. Speakers include Sean Dalton, Matt Dalton, Fr. Miguel Irizar and Fr. Paul Moret. Cost: $50.00/person or 35.00/student. For more information or to register: www.catholicfamilyministries.com or call 780-961-3346.
INVITATION TO EVERYONE WHO VOLUNTEERED FOR THE LIVING NATIVITY
Please join us for a Potluck Supper
Date: Friday, January 26th
Time: 6:00pm
Place: St. James Parish Hall
Why: To say Thank You!
RSVP: Email Leanne at [email protected] to let her know how many are coming and what dish you are bringing.
ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER
Safeway/Sobeys & Save-On Foods Gift Cards
Dec 1 to Dec 31, 2017 $12,150.00
Year to date Sold $60,695.00
Proceeds to the Parish $4,552.13
Together in Action
Weekly Goal: $1,016.00
Collections: $301.25
Over/(Short): $(714.75)
Building Fund
Jan 7, 2018 $1,923.00
Month to date: $3,747.50
Monthly Payment: $7,289.00
Mortgage Balance: $537,229.71
Children’s Collection
Week: $155.75
Year to date: $469.03
To be donated December 2018.
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
Sunday Collections
Jan 7, 2018 Jan 14, 2018
Collections: $8,683.15 Collections: $5,605.95 Preauthorized: $1,678.62 Preauthorized: $1,678.62
Total: $10,361.77 Total: $7,284.57 Goal: $9,538.00 Goal: $9,538.00
FINANCIAL FACTS
THANK YOU to all
parishioners for your
generosity in helping us
achieve our Together in
Action goal for 2017.
Alberta’s
Children’s HOSPITAL
BREAKDOWN OF COSTS FOR NEW ITEMS:
St James
Processional Crucifix $2,019.94
St. Michael’s
Common Cup (x2 small) $867.30
Priest’s Chalice $740.51
Ciborium (x2) $1,043.70
Paten $195.30
Processional Candles $1,849.21
Total – St. Michael’s $4,696.02
Total (All) $6,715.96
If you would like to make a donation
to help with the purchase of these
items it is most welcome!
ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER
FINANCIAL FACTS
THANK YOU to all
parishioners for your
generosity in helping us
achieve our Together in
Action goal for 2017.
TIA 2017 Goal
$48,764.00
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