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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
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
Sep 17 - Sep 23):
Mass Times:
Sun: 11:00am & 7:00pm Tues: 7:00pm Thurs 9:30am 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:
September 17, 2017 - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die,
we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die,
we are the Lord’s” - ROMANS 14:8
This is the essence of stewardship – everything we
have and everything we are is a gift from God. We
aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely
“stewards” of the gifts that God has given us,
especially our very own lives. Pray to God, daily,
and ask Him how He wants you to use the gifts He
has given you.
http://archstl.org/stewardship/page/bulletin-inserts
ST. JAMES DINNER
AND FUNDRAISER FOR OUR
PARISH
Meal Prepared by Fr. Luciano and Chefs Richard & Connie
When: Sat, Oct 21st (after Mass)
Where: St. James Parish Hall
Who: Everyone is invited!
Cost: $35 for adults
$15 for children (6-17yrs) *Children 5 and under Free
REGISTRATION FOR ALL SACRAMENTS
Date: Thursday, Sept 21st
Time: 3:00pm - 8:00 pm
Location: St. James Church Hall
*Please remember to bring a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate if they were not baptized at St. James or St. Michael’s Church.
Stewardship Sunday
Stewardship Sundays will take place Sept 23 & 24,
and Sept 30 & Oct 1, 2017 at all masses. Please take
some time to pray about ways you can contribute
your time and talent to the Parish. Information
regarding the different ways to be involved in
ministry can be found in the Narthex.
*Ministers most needed:
Eucharistic ministers,
ushers, altar servers and
all ministries for Sunday
evening Masses.
Please Note: There will be NO Weekday Masses for the week of Oct 3-6. Fr. Luciano as well as other priests of the Diocese will be away for Priest Study Days.
St. James CWL
Mark your Calendars! Our Annual Thanksgiving Pie sale
will be held on Saturday, September 30th and Sunday,
October 1st after all masses. The cost is $10.00.
The St. James CWL Parish Council will be celebrating their
75th Anniversary on Saturday, November 18th at the 5:30 pm
mass with Bishop William McGrattan. Updated information
will be placed in the bulletin and also sent to
members by email. Invitations will be mailed out
to all members in the next week or
sooner. Questions, email Vi at [email protected]
or phone 403-938-2369.
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH St. James Par ish Page 3
Mass Times & Mass Intentions
Activities For The Week
Sunday - Sept 17
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Thelma Moyen
11:00am - St. James
Mary Sheppard 7:00pm - St. James
People of the Parish
Knights Breakfast Sunday following 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church
Monday - Sept 18
NO MASS
Tuesday - Sept 19
7:00pm - St. James
David Quinlan
St. Mary’s Opening School Mass 10am, St. James Church Reconciliation after Mass 7:30-8:30pm Adoration following 7pm Mass
Wednesday - Sept 20
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Stefan Ganowicz
Thursday - Sept 21
9:30am - St. James
Nate McCowan
Sacrament Registration 3-8pm, St. James Parish Hall 2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church
“Rivers of Living Water” Prayer Group 7pm, St. Br. Andre Room HIS Choir Practice 7:30-10pm, St. James Church
Friday - Sept 22
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Ron Bennett
Adoration following 9am Mass Youth Music Practice 3:30-5pm, St. James Church
Saturday - Sept 23
5:30pm - St. James
Cecil & Elthia Oness
Sunday - Sept 24
9:00am - St. Michael’s
George Martin
11:00am - St. James
Adriaan van Delst 7:00pm - St. James
People of the Parish
Stewardship Sunday Coffee Sunday following 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church
* Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass Located Center aisle behind the Priest
*Office Hours* Monday to Friday
9am to 12:30pm
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Submission Deadline for Bulletin Thurs, 10:00am
*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.
FIRST RECONCILIATION 2017 For students in Grades 3 and up. ALL CLASSES WILL BE MONDAYS 6:30pm-8pm. Parent & student to attend each session. Cost $30.
Monday, October 2 @ 6:30pm
Commitment Mass Oct 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, October 16 @ 6:30pm Monday, October 23 @ 6:30pm Monday, November 6 @ 6:30pm Retreat and final session:
Saturday, Nov 18 @ 9am-12pm
1st Reconciliation Penitential Service
Wednesday, Nov 22 @ 7pm
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 15 @ 6:30pm
Commitment Mass Jan 20 & 21
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, January 29 @ 6:30pm 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)
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, Nov 29 @ 6:30pm
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, starting Sept 26th, 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. Starting Oct. 10th.
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 Session : Wednesday, September 13th, 2017 @ 7pm
(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 : October 20th & October 21, 2017 Includes follow up meetings with Sponsor couples.
Cost is $150.00 per couple. *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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St. James Parish - Sacramental Preparation - 2017-2018 Registration for all Sacraments for Parishioners of St. James & St. Michaels
Thursday, Sept 21st, 3:00-8:00pm
at St. James Church Hall
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre BISHOP'S DINNER
Tickets are selling fast for Bishop McGrattan's very first Bishop’s Dinner. Coming up on Thursday, October 19, our keynote,
Michael Chiasson, and Bishop McGrattan will share their thoughts on how youth will impact the future of our Faith. Catholic
singer/songwriter Janelle is our musical guest, featuring the Bishop Carroll High School Choir. Tickets are $175 or $1400/table of 8. For
more information contact Samantha at 403-218-5531 or [email protected]. Purchase tickets online at my.calgarydiocese.ca/
bishopsdinner
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP SPEAKING SERIES & BUILDING A VIBRANT PARISH SEMINAR
The Office of Stewardship is pleased to bring back Tracy Earl Welliver, an international Catholic speaker, author, teacher, and stewardship
coach with more than 20 years experience in parish ministry. He will host talks focusing on ‘Everyday Stewardship & Building a Vibrant
Parish Seminar’ from September 25th to 29th at 4 parishes in the Diocese of Calgary. The series are meant for all parishioners to build a closer
daily relationship with Christ.
Building a Vibrant Parish Seminar at the Catholic Pastoral Centre will be on September 27th to 28th, for all Parish Priests, Parish Employees
and Parish Leaders. For the entire schedule please call Eden D’Souza, Diocesan Stewardship Coordinator at 403-218-5520 or email [email protected]
DAY RETREAT FOR MEN WITH MOST REV. FREDERICK HENRY, BISHOP EMERITUS OF CALGARY
Stand Firm in Faith: Day Retreat for Men will take place at St. Luke's Parish on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. For more information and
registration please contact Margaret at 403-282-9488, email: [email protected] or Sr. Katrina at 587-755-1019, email:
DIOCESAN PASTORAL CARE COURSE
The Fall Diocesan Pastoral Care Training Program will begin on Tuesday September 26 and run for 7 consecutive Tuesday evenings from
6:30pm - 9:30pm until November 7. The program will be held at St. Michael's Parish, 800 - 85 Street SW. This course will introduce you to
the basic visiting skills required for Pastoral Care Ministry in the health care facilities or parish. Registration fee: $50. For more information
and to register, call: 403-218-5501, Email: [email protected], or online at www.calgarydiocese.ca.
DIOCESAN BEREAVEMENT CARE EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Diocesan Bereavement Care Education will teach you the skills to offer your presence and support in a caring way. This is a 2 part
program held over two weekends, October 27 & 28 and November 3 & 4 at St. Bonaventure Parish, 1600 Acadia Drive SE. For more
information and to register please visit our website at www.calgarydiocese.ca, call 403-218-5501, or email
ALZHEIMER WORKSHOP
Holy Spirit Parish will be hosting an Alzheimer Workshop on October 14 from 9:00am - 2:30pm. This workshop will provide participants
with an understanding of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. For more information and to register please visit our News and Events
page at www.calgarydiocese.ca, call 403-218-5501, or email: [email protected].
THE JOY OF LOVE REFLECTION GROUP
The Family’s Urgent Mission Today – 6 sessions featuring video, witness, and dialogue segments exploring the major themes of Amoris
Laetitia. Designed for pastors, pastoral ministers, and all those committed to promoting holiness in family life, our domestic church.
Wednesday evenings, October 4 – November 8. 7-9 pm at the Catholic Pastoral Centre. Cost: $35, includes study materials. Refreshments
provided. RSVP to Alida at 403-218-5505 or email: [email protected]
TRANSITIONS
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 on
Wednesday, Sept. 27. More or to register, call 403-218-5505.
LAUDATO SI WORKSHOP
As part of the Season of Creation, there will be a workshop on how we can respond to the call of our Holy Father to care for our common
home. Laudato Si - Pope Francis' encyclical - was released two years ago but the call to care for our common home is just as urgent now.
Come and learn how we can do this as individuals, as families, and as our parish communities. Pick one of these two dates: Monday, Sept.
25, 2017 at 1 pm to 4 pm (St. Patrick, 1414 Shawnessy Blvd, Calgary) or Friday, Sept. 29 at 7 pm to 9 pm (St. Patrick, 1414 Shawnessy
Blvd, Calgary). For more information, contact Marilou Legeyt or call 403-218-5519.
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: Oct 16/Nov 3-4, and Nov 20/Dec 8-9. For
more dates, registration or information, contact 403-218-5505 or email [email protected].
EFFECTIVE CO-PARENTING: PUTTING KIDS FIRST
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. Parents are encouraged to attend separately. The next program
will run at 7 PM – 9 PM in the fall of 2017. Dates will be announced later. For more info or registration call 403-218-5505 or email
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Ministry Contact Information
Adoration Renee Fietz [email protected] 403-995-2029, Cell 403-880-5937
Bereavement Ministry Barbara Zimmer [email protected]
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 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
NEW LEADER NEEDED
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]
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN PART TIME
HOLY TRINITY ACADEMY OKOTOKS, ALBERTA
Applications are now being accepted for:
2017-23S – A part time Library Technician at Holy Trinity Academy, a grades 10-12 school located in Okotoks. This part time position will start as soon as possible and run concurrent with the school calendar. Hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Our successful candidate will have library training or equivalent relevant experience and the ability to interact in a positive manner with both students and teachers. A high level of computer literacy is required including research skills, report writing, Insignia (Library Info Software) and proficiency with MS Office, and Google Apps for Education. Our Library Technician will have organizational and management skills, a commitment to fostering literacy and knowledge of a wide spectrum of age appropriate literature.
For more details and to apply, go to www.redeemer.ab.ca, employment, career opportunities, support staff, active postings. To apply you must create an online account. This posting will close at noon on Tuesday, September 19, 2017.
Questions may be directed to [email protected], please quote “LT HTA” in the subject line.
The School Division expresses appreciation to all those who apply. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We will be changing our
Sunday Evening Mass
times from 7pm to
either 5:30pm or 6:00pm.
This change is to serve
young families and
future youth programming.
For the following two weekends
(Sept 23&24 and Sept 30&Oct 1st) we
will be surveying our parishioners to
see which time works best for them
and their families.
ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER
Safeway & Sobeys Gift Cards
Aug 1 to Aug 31, 2017 $2,400.00
Year to date Sold $29,850.00
Proceeds to the Parish $2,238.75
Together in Action
Weekly Goal: $1,016.00
Collections: $90.00
Over/(Short): $(926.00)
Building Fund
Sept 10, 2017 $658.00
Month to date: $1,290.00
Monthly Payment: $7,289.00
Mortgage Balance: $554,049.78
Children’s Collection
Week: $92.15
Year to date: $3,192.96
To be donated in December 2017
INCOME YTD 2017 YTD 2016 BUDGET 2017
Total/Income 315,397.00 316,917.00 325,256.00
Expenses:
Salaries 120,787.00 151,992.00 141,492.00
Operating 149,580.00 133,180.00 127,476.00
Programs 23,581.00 14,862.00 23,550.00
Total Expense 293,948.00 300,034.00 292,518.00
Net Income 21,448.00 16,883.00 32,737.00
FINANCIAL STATEMENT JAN - JULY 2017
Sunday Collections
Sep 3, 2017 Sep 10, 2017
Collections: $6,201.80 Collections: $6,418.80 Preauthorized: $1,662.46 Preauthorized: $1,662.46
Total: $7,864.26 Total: $8,081.26 Goal: $8,269.00 Goal: $8,269.00
FINANCIAL FACTS
Coming Soon:
We will be selling Save-on Foods gift cards!
$18,176.80
TIA 2017 Goal
$48,764.00
Don't miss the Pro-Life
Apples that are coming in
early October! There is a
sign-up sheet on the table
at the back of St. Michael's
this Sunday and
next. Please sign-up there or talk
to Diane Pollock
after mass.
Please support these Advertisers, who have supported us!
Serving Okotoks for 20 years
POSITION AVAILABLE Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting respect for life is accepting applications for an EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CONSULTANT. Your primary responsibility is to present the program pertaining to the development of the unborn child and respect for self and others in grades 5-12 and to other interested groups. Candidates must have an understanding of young people and a strong conviction regarding respect for life. Excellent public speaking skills is a must as well as own transportation and ability to travel across the city and surrounding communities. Employment opportunity will be posted until the competition closes on October 15, 2017
For more information about this position, qualification and application details contact the office at [email protected] or call (403)243-0691.
