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Pastoral Staff Pastor: FR. LUCIANO CORTOPASSI [email protected] *Appts to be arranged through the parish office Senior Administrator: DEBORAH QUINLAN offi[email protected] Religious Educaon: LEANNE PLAMONDON [email protected] Administrave Asst: CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN Submissions for the bullen go to: [email protected] DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 12 NOON 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 3 rd Friday of the Month Sacrament of the Sick : For Emergencies Call: Fr. Luciano at 403-860-4344 * Please state your name and Phone number St. James Church 338060 – 32 nd 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 or by Appt. Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Friday following 9:00am Mass SCHEDULE FOR ST. JAMES CHURCH (for the week of Nov 27 - Dec 3): Mass Times: Sun: 11:00am & 7:00pm Tues: 7:00pm Thurs 9:30am Sat: 9:00am Reconciliation Schedule: Tuesday after 7:00pm Mass, Wednesdays (During Advent)7:30-8:30pm Sunday: 6:15-6:45pm *or by appt. Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday following Mass 7:30-8:30pm *Weekdays 6-9am & 5-7pm, sign up sheet is in the chapel St. Michael’s Church 402 Government Road (Street address only) Black Diamond

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Page 1: St. James Church · 2016. 11. 11. · St. James Parish THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Page 3 Mass Times & Mass Intentions Activities For The Week Sunday -Nov 27 9:00am -St. Michael’s F

Pastoral Staff

Pastor: FR. LUCIANO CORTOPASSI [email protected]

*Appts to be arranged through the parish office

Senior Administrator: DEBORAH QUINLAN [email protected]

Religious Education: LEANNE PLAMONDON [email protected]

Administrative Asst: CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN Submissions for the bulletin go to:

[email protected]

DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 12 NOON

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

Sacrament of the Sick: For Emergencies Call:

Fr. Luciano at 403-860-4344 *Please state your name and Phone number

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 or by Appt. Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Friday following 9:00am Mass

SCHEDULE FOR ST. JAMES

CHURCH (for the week of

Nov 27 - Dec 3):

Mass Times:

Sun: 11:00am & 7:00pm Tues: 7:00pm Thurs 9:30am Sat: 9:00am

Reconciliation Schedule:

Tuesday after 7:00pm Mass,

Wednesdays (During Advent)7:30-8:30pm

Sunday: 6:15-6:45pm *or by appt. Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday following Mass 7:30-8:30pm

*Weekdays 6-9am & 5-7pm, sign up sheet is in the chapel

St. Michael’s Church 402 Government Road (Street address only)

Black Diamond

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Upcoming Events and Activities

Fundraiser for St. Vincent de Paul Movie - Apparition Hill - Okotoks Cinemas - Sunday,

December 4 at 1 p.m. PG13

Presold tickets only - with a limited number of tickets available

- $10/ticket. Tickets are available in the Narthex or call Angie

403-803-3085

To watch a trailer go to www.apparitionhill.tv

Apparition Hill is a documentary film with 7 people

chosen to be part of a pilgrimage. Two terminally ill,

two atheists, a drug addict, a widower raising his 9

children and a woman who did not understand Mary's

role in the Catholic faith, come together to investigate

a current paranormal mystery.

2017 Sunday Missals Sunday missals are

available for sale, they are $3.50 each and can be

found on the table in the Narthex. *Missals for Young

Catholics: $7.50

Even with the Extraordinary Year of Mercy behind us, doors across our Diocese

remain open for you to experience the peace, love, and joy brought by participating

in the sacrament of Reconciliation. In addition to the regular parish schedule, the

sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at parishes throughout the Diocese of

Calgary all the Wednesdays of Advent, from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

November 27th: 1st Sunday of Advent

The readings for this first Sunday of Advent remind us that the spiritual life is a

journey. Any trip takes preparation and effort. It can be easier to stay where we are

but the journey also brings rewards - new experiences, new friends, great photos, and transformation. Our pilgrim

journey is no different. The prophet Isaiah compares the spiritual journey to climbing a mountain. It requires

wakefulness and effort to reach the summit. The sacrament of Reconciliation might seem like an insurmountable

peak especially if we have been coasting on the plains for a while but this effort need not be a burden if we keep

in mind the purpose of the journey and what awaits us at the top. The real reward of the spiritual journey is union

with God through Jesus Christ, which we experience as a deep peace. So this Advent put on your hiking shoes

and take up your response to the Psalmist: Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord! Action: Stay Awake and

take note of the call to discipleship in everyday moments.

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE 2016

ST. JAMES CHURCH, 338060 Avenue and 32nd

St. East, Okotoks

Christmas Eve – December 24th – 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm

Christmas Day – December 25th – 10:00 am

New Year’s Eve – December 31st – 5:00 pm

New Year’s Day – January 1, 2017 – 11:00 am

ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH, 402 Government Road, Black Diamond

Christmas Eve – December 24th – 11:00 pm

Christmas Day – December 25th – 9:00 am

New Year’s Day – January 1, 2017 – 9:00 am

Parish Reconciliation Date: Thurs, December 15, 2016.

Reconciliation is also available on Tuesdays following 7pm Mass and

on all Wednesdays during Advent – 7:30-8:30 pm.

Parish Office Closed - December 24th - January 3rd

Let us welcome, into our parish community, all the children who have received the Sacrament of Baptism today.

• Liam & Nate Doucette

GOD BLESS YOU & CONGRATULATIONS!

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THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH St. James Par ish Page 3

Mass Times & Mass Intentions

Activities For The Week

Sunday - Nov 27

9:00am - St. Michael’s Madge McCaffrey

11:00am - St. James

The Duddridge Family 7:00pm - St. James

People of the Parish

1st Sunday of Advent & Baptism Sunday Safeway & Sobey’s Gift Cards available after Mass, St. James Church CFC Christian Life Program 1-5pm, St. James Church Narthex

Monday - Nov 28

NO MASS

2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church

Tuesday - Nov 29

7:00pm - St. James

Nettie O`Brien

Reconciliation and Adoration following 7pm Mass Men’s Prayer Group 8-9pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room

HTA Advent Celebration 10:30-11:30am, St. James Church

Wednesday - Nov 30

9:00am - St. Michael’s

Dorothy Sanders

RCIA Meeting 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room Confirmation Registration 5:30-7:30pm, St. James Church Office Youth Advisory Council Meeting 7-9pm, St. James Church Office, Boardroom Reconciliation (Wednesdays During advent) 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church

Thursday - Dec 1

9:30am - St. James

Ken Graham

“Rivers of Living Water” Prayer Group 7-8:30pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room TOPIC: “Charisms” – Join us for songs of praise, group discussion, prayers & fellowship.

HIS Choir Practice 8:30-10pm, St. James Church

Women’s Coffee & Connections 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Joseph Room EGSS Advent Concert 6-8pm, St. James Church

Friday - Dec 2

9:00am - St. Michael’s

Velma Krott

Adoration following 9am Mass Youth Music Ministry 3-4:30pm, St. James Church

Saturday - Dec 3

9:00am - St. James

Fr. Paul O’Connor

Sunday - Dec 4

9:00am - St. Michael’s

O’Connor Family

11:00am - St. James

Amelia Zabroski 7:00pm - St. James

People of the Parish

Divine Mercy Chaplet prior to 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church Coffee Sunday following 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church Proclaimers’ Training 10-11am, St. Michael’s Church CFC Christian Life Program 1-5pm, St. James Church Narthex

* Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass

If you missed the chance to register for Confirmation classes, a 2nd Confirmation Registration night, will be held on Wednesday, Nov 30th 5:30-7:30pm in the Parish Office. Please email Leanne, at [email protected] if you have any questions. If your son or daughter was baptized somewhere other than St. James, please bring in a copy of their Baptism Certificate.

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Sacramental Preparation

2016-17

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.

FIRST RECONCILIATION 2016 - For Grades 3 and up. Sessions for 2016 have now ended. Registration will

begin again in September 2017.

CONFIRMATION 2017 - For Grades 8 and up. ALL CLASSES WILL BE MONDAYS @ 7-9pm,

Parents and Students are expected to attend the 11am or 7pm Mass on

Sundays. Cost is $40.00.

*Additional Registration: Nov 30th 5:30-7:30pm St. James

Parish Office*

- Monday, January 9th, 2017 @ 7pm

- Sunday, January 22nd, 2017

Commitment Mass at 11am or 7pm

- Monday, January 23rd, 2017 @ 7pm

Student only Session

- Monday, February 13th, 2017 @ 7pm

- Monday, March 6th, 2017 @ 7pm

- Monday, March 20th, 2017 @ 7pm

Student only Session

- Monday, April 3rd, 2017 @ 7pm

- Monday, April 24th, 2017 @ 7pm

Journal Submission, Student only Session

- Saturday, April 29th, 2017 @ 9am

Mass, Retreat & Rehearsal

- Sunday, May 7th, 2017 @ 11am

Celebration of Confirmation with Bishop Frederick Henry

FIRST COMMUNION 2017 - ALL CLASSES WILL BE SUNDAYS FROM 2-3:30pm, Parents and

Students are expected to attend Mass at 11am or 7pm. Parent and student

are to attend each session. Cost is $30.00.

*Additional Registration: Wed Feb 8th 5:30-7:30pm

St. James Parish Office*

- Sunday, March 19th, 2017 @ 2pm

- Sunday, March 26th, 2017 @ 2pm

Commitment Mass at 11am or 7pm

- Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 @ 2pm

- Sunday, April 9th, 2017 @ 2pm

- Sunday, April 30th, 2017 @ 2pm

- Saturday, May 6th, 2017 @ 9am-12:30pm

Mass, Retreat & Rehearsal

- Saturday, May 13th, 2017 @ TBD

First Communion Sacramental Mass

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. Cost is $20.00.

Session Three: Wednesday, December 7th, 2016 @ 7pm Session Four: Saturday, January 21st, 2017 @ 1pm Session Five: Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 @ 7pm Session Six: Sunday, April 30th, 2017 @ 1pm Session Seven: Wednesday, June 7th, 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 Two: February 10th & February 11th, 2017 Session Three: April 28th & April 29th, 2017 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

House Blessings will take place during Advent and

Lent. Please email [email protected] or

call the Parish Office at 403-938-3122 to set up a time.

See bulletin board or website for a schedule of available

times. Please sign up for Adoration. Times are Mon-

Fri: 6-9am & 5-7pm (45 min minimum). Two people

must be in the chapel at all times. The Sign-up sheet is in the Chapel.

If you have an Announcement that you would like added to the Commentary at the end of Mass, please seek approval from Fr. Luciano 2 weeks prior to it being announced.

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Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre

For November 27th, 2016 | 1st Sunday of Advent

WELCOMING REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS: THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION AND ACTION

The Canadian Religious Conference is holding a day of reflection on Monday, December 5 on the topic of welcoming

refugees and immigrants. This is a timely topic which is open to all interested persons. It will be held at the FCJ Christian Life Centre, 219

- 19 Avenue SW Calgary. To register or for more information, please contact Stéphanie Gravel at [email protected] by November

28, 2016. Cost: $20.00

WALKING WITH JESUS IN THE TREES

The Christian Pastoral Caregivers Association is proud to offer an Advent Retreat, Walking with Jesus in the Trees, Monday, November

28th, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm at the FCJ Christian Life Centre, 219-19 Ave SW Calgary. Please join Micheline Pare “in the trees” to

pursue your path of love in your relationship with Jesus this Advent Season. The event is open to everyone, and especially those who

provide pastoral care in congregations, hospitals, care facilities, hospice and other contexts of ministry. Cost: $20. For more information

and to register, go to www.cpcassoc.ca

ACADIA PLACE - CALL-OUT FOR HELP AND DONATIONS

The Diocese supports affordable housing and its tenants through our partnership with the local KAIROS chapter and CUPS. CUPS is

organizing a Christmas dinner for the tenants of all the units supported by KAIROS on December 9 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at McDougall

United Church, 8516 Athabasca St. SE. If you can help with the dinner , please contact Mar ilou at

[email protected] or 403-218-5519. We are also looking for donations of Tim's gift cards for the Christmas stockings to

be given to each adult at the dinner.

PROJECT RACHEL INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING OR WEEKEND RETREAT The ministry offers a journey of healing and reconciliation for women and men who are suffering distress from a past abortion experience.

Clients will be referred to professional counselors who are specially trained to deal with the trauma associated with this experience. For

more information, call Project Rachel at 403-218-5506 or toll free at 1-877-597-3223. You can also e-mail [email protected]

FERTILITYCARE CENTER OF CALGARY

The Creighton Model FertilityCare System Practitioner education program will be held in Calgary with Phase I in April 2017 and Phase II

in October 2017. This allied health profession is not just a natural family planning system; certified Creighton Model practitioners teach

women to monitor and maintain their gynecologic and reproductive health. The CrMS provides comprehensive, professional services

through individualized follow-up, standardized teaching tools, and ongoing research. The CrMS is the first standardized system of the

menstrual and fertility cycle biomarkers, which strongly links and networks the ability to achieve or avoid pregnancy successfully. It is

based on 37 years of research by Dr. Thomas Hilgers, Ob/Gyn of the Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction. It is

versatile and effective at any stage of a woman’s reproductive life, and is the foundation in helping women treat various gynecological and

infertility issues. Post-secondary program completion is a pre-requisite to train as a FertilityCare Practitioner. For more information on

applying and tuition costs, please contact the FertilityCare Center of Calgary at 403-473-1522 or [email protected].

CATHOLIC SPEED DATING EVENT Catholic Speed Dating Event | Are you looking for a good Catholic man or woman? Visit www.CatholicSpeedDating.ca or call Rose 587-

333-1099 for more info and to REGISTER for our upcoming Event: Friday, December 2nd Christmas Event at Canadian Martyrs Church

in Calgary (Age Range: Women: 33 to 41 & Men: 36 to 44).

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: January 16/February 3-4, 13/March 3-4. For more dates, registration or information, contact 403-218-5505

or email [email protected].

MARRIAGE PREPARATION – CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICE

Join us for one of our upcoming weekends January 13-15, 2017. For registration, information and more weekends, call CFS at 403-

233-2360 or visit www.cfs-ab.org

FOOD SAFETY - FEED THE HUNGRY

You and your friends can start a Feed the Hungry cook team! As part of our recruitment strategy, we will be holding a food safety training

course on May 6th 2017 at the Catholic Pastoral Centre 120 - 17 Ave SW. Cook teams have one lead and approximately three to four other

volunteers. They are ideally scheduled one Sunday every six weeks. If you are interested, please contact, Sartre Jean-Gilles at

[email protected] or 403-218-5532.

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Ministry Contact Information

Bereavement Ministry

Barbara Zimmer [email protected]

Children’s Liturgy Roxanne Bruketa [email protected]

Couples for Christ Program

Julius Strachan 403-630-5291 [email protected]

Finance Council

Girls T&T Nicole Joachim [email protected]

K of C - St. James Elie Plamondon 403-982-9876

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 403-982-9876

Parish Pastoral Council

Dave Wilson 403-995-2201

Pastoral Care Mary McGinness 403-995-0202

Prayer Chain Vi Lake [email protected]

RCIA Cheryl Poulin [email protected]

Rivers of Living Water Prayer Group

Kim Jakobowski [email protected]

Sacramental Preparation

Leanne Plamondon religiousedu@ stjamesparishrc.com

403-938-3122

St. James’ Boy’s Youth Group

Stefan Schwarz 403-850-2057 [email protected]

St. James Catholic Women’s League

Pamela Mclean [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]

Together in Action Dave Wilson 403-995-2201

Youth Music Ministry Jasmine Siqueira [email protected] 403-9991321

Youth Ministry [email protected]

SOCKS OF JOY:

A beautiful Advent project for you and your family. Please collect much needed items

along with a pair of warm socks.

Now stuff it with love by adding the spare sock rolled up and then

the toiletries. Children’s drawings are always

appreciated as well as

notes wishing the recipient, God’s blessings,

during the Christmas season. When socks are

ready, gather as a family and say a prayer for the person that will

receive your Sock of Joy. Then

bring the sock to church and

deposit in the collection basket.

Please contact Allene by email at [email protected] if you have any

questions.

Most Needed Items (for Men

or Women):

Travel-sized shampoo

Hairbrush or comb

Good quality razor

Toothbrush

Nail care items

Lip balm

Candy

Travel-sized tissue

Earplugs Mankind is a great, and immense family... This is proved by what we feel in our hearts at Christmas- Pope John XXIII

Beautiful Christmas Ornaments will be available for sale in the

Narthex of St. James Church

after Mass on Sunday. The

small size are $3 each, and the

Larger decorations are $10.

Come check them out and start preparing for

Christmas! All proceeds to go to St. James.

Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre

41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, AB

Women’s Twilight Retreat - Biblical

Women - Contemporary Faith

November 30, 2016 To register, please

contact: Jackie Harbidge -

[email protected] or 403-650-2719

Cindy MacKenzie -

[email protected] or

403-585-0400

GRECCIO

December 4 - 2:00pm with activities:

Live animals, bonfire, caroling, sleigh

ride (weather permitting) Chili,

hotdogs, hot chocolate, goodies for a

free-will offering Outdoor pageant at

4:00pm

Non-perishable food or cash for

Cochrane Food Bank appreciated

Everyone Welcome – no registration

necessary.

“Prayer In Our Lives.”

Tuesday December 6 - Enjoy a silent

day away in the beautiful setting of

Mount St. Francis Retreat

(9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.). This year’s

theme is different aspects of Prayer.

Please call or email ahead to register.

Come at 8:30 to enjoy a coffee or tea

and muffins before we begin the pro-

gram. Suggested contribution is $30.00

or $40.00 with a private room.

To register please Phone 403-932-2012,

or email: [email protected]

Men’s Weekend

January 6-8, 2017

to register contact

Paul Valentine - Wk..403-217-7466

Hm..403-243-5261 or

[email protected]

Bill Locke - 403-874-1814 or

[email protected]

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St. James Catholic Women’s League

This year it was

decided that St.

James CWL

Council will

purchase two

tickets to attend

the "Snowflake Gala" that will

be held on Saturday, January

28, 2017. Raffle tickets will be

available for sale and the draw

will take place on November

25th. Tickets are $10.00 each

or 3 for $25.00. Please let Vi

Lake know (403-938-2369)

before November 23rd if you

will attend.

Stewardship Reflection:

“For you do not know on which day your Lord will

come.” Matthew 24:42

People who have had health issues or near-death

experiences generally have a greater appreciation for

each day being a gift from God. The rest of us usually

take for granted that we will be around tomorrow. But

when you start to look at each day as a gift, you realize

all the little miracles that happen daily and grow in

gratitude for all that we have been given. http://

archstl.org/stewardship/page/bulletin-inserts

The Holy Rosary

Come Pray the Rosary at St. Michael’s Church.

Join us every week as we pray the Holy Rosary before the 9am Mass on Sundays,

and after Mass on Wednesdays & Fridays

Join us every week in the Chapel

at St. James,

a half hour before 11:00 AM

Sunday Mass

and a half hour before each Mass,

on

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays.

All 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 Dec 4th

,

and the 2nd Friday of the

month during adoration

following 9am Mass, next one

Dec 9th

, at St. Michael’s. And

on the 3rd Sunday of every

month at St. James Church,

beginning at 10:50am, next

one Dec 18th

.

T he catechist asked her class of seven-year-

olds, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big

garage sale and gave all my money to the

church, would that get me into heaven?”

“NO!” answered all the children.

“If I cleaned the church every day, mowed the yard and

kept everything neat and tidy, would that get me into

heaven?”

Again, they answered, “NO!”

“Well, then if I was kind to animals and gave candy to all

the children, and loved my

husband, would that get me into

heaven?”

Again, they all answered, “NO!”

Perplexed, the woman continued,

“Then how can I get into heaven?”

One of the boys shouted out, “YOU GOTTA BE DEAD!”

"The Christmas Liturgy Schedule is now available. All ministers are asked to sign their names where they can help. The deadline is December 18th."

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ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER

Sale of Safeway and Sobeys Gift Cards

Safeway and Sobeys gift cards are sold at

face value every second Sunday after the

11 am and 7 pm Mass, as well as at the

Parish office. Cash, cheque, debit and

credit cards can be used for payment. Our

goal for 2016 is to sell $9000 per month or

$108,000 annually which will contribute

$8100 towards the Parish. TIA donations

are accepted as well! Actual

Oct 1 to Oct 31, 2016 $ 7,950.00

Year to date $59,400.00

Proceeds to the Parish $ 4,455.00

The Knights of Columbus are

selling their annual Charity

Appeal tickets in the Narthex.

Weekly Collection

Report 2016

Nov 13, 2016

Collections Budget

Over (Under)

Budget

Year to date

Collections

Year to date

Budget

Over (Under)

Budget

Operating Fund $10,844 $8,860 $1,984 $383,365 $442,260 $(58,895)

Together in Action (TIA) $305 $936 $(631) $39,509 $43,056 $(3,547)

Building Fund Loan $2,391 $1,682 $709 $104,287 $77,372 $26,915

The Children’s collection, which has been set aside for our Together in Action campaign, will now be collected for the Children’s Hospital beginning the 1st Sunday of Advent, Nov 27th.

Please note: The funds will be collected over the year and delivered to the hospital before Christmas 2017 by the People of St. James Parish.

St. Vincent de Paul - Okotoks, Report

A total of $4,311.50 was spent for the month of

October, providing assistance to local people.

Four home visits were done, serving 5 adults and

4 children, with a total of 7 volunteer

hours. Year to Date Revenue:

$35,465.38. Year to Date Expenses:

$32,161.43. Thank you for your

prayers and continued support!

Weekly Collection

Report 2016

Nov 20, 2016

Collections Budget

Over (Under)

Budget

Year to date

Collections

Year to date

Budget

Over (Under)

Budget

Operating Fund $5,336 $8,860 $(3,524) $388,701 $451,120 $(62,419)

Together in Action (TIA) $607 $936 $(329) $40,116 $43,992 $(3,876)

Building Fund Loan $505 $1,682 $(1,178) $104,791 $79,054 $25,737

Soon we will provide businesses the opportunity to advertise on the back page of the Parish bulletin. The fee will be $40/mth and we will have room for 13-15 business card size spaces. Contact the Parish office for details.