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St. James Parish Parish Website: http://stjamesparishrc.com
4th Sunday of Advent December 20th, 2015 Year B
Pastoral Staff
FR. JAROSLAW DZIUBA, SDS (Fr. Yarek) Pastor [email protected] *Appts to be arranged through the parish office
FR. DENNIS BHASKAR Associate Pastor [email protected]
DEACON KEN WADDLE Deacon [email protected]
DEBORAH QUINLAN Senior Administrator [email protected]
LEANNE PLAMONDON Religious Education [email protected]
MARIA VAN KAMPEN Youth Ministry Coordinator [email protected]
CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN Administrative Assistant Submissions for the bulletin go to: [email protected] DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 12 NOON
St. James Church
338040 – 32nd Street East
(Street Address only)
Okotoks
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
8:30-12:00 & 1:00-3:30pm
*Closed for the Noon Hour*
*Closed 3rd Friday of the Month
Emergencies only (Sacrament of the Sick):
Fr. Yarek at 403-613-2680 or Fr. Dennis at 587-432-5792.
Please speak clearly and state your name and Phone number
St. Michael’s Church 402 Government Road
(Street address only)
Black Diamond
Schedule for St. Michael’s Church:
Mass Times: Sun: 9:00am
Wed: 9:00am
Fri: See Schedule Inside Bulletin
Reconciliation Schedule: After weekday Mass or by Appt.
Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday following Mass, 9:30-10:30am
Building and
Sustaining
One Parish
Schedule for St. James Church
Mass Times: Sun: 11:00am & 7:00pm Tues: 7:00pm (No Adoration) Thurs See Schedule inside Sat: 9:00am
Reconciliation Schedule: Tuesday after 7:00pm Mass Sunday: 6:30-6:55pm *or by appt.
Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament *No Adoration - Tues Dec 22 & 29
ST. JAMES CHURCH 338040 Avenue - 32nd St. East
Okotoks
Christmas Eve – December 24th – 6:00 pm & 9:00 pm
Christmas Day – December 25th – 10:00 am
Holy Family – December 27th – 11:00 am & 7:00 pm
New Year’s Eve – December 31st – 5:00 pm
New Year’s Day – January 1, 2016 – 10:00 am
ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH 402 Government Road
Black Diamond
Christmas Eve – December 24th – 11:00 pm
Christmas Day – December 25th – 9:00 am
Holy Family – December 27th – 9:00 am
New Year’s Day – January 1, 2016 – 9:00 am
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE 2015
Mass Times &
Mass Intentions
Activities
For The Week of Dec 20-26
Sunday - Dec 20
9:00am - St. Michael’s Maeve Hunter
11:00am - St. James Bernadette Domagala
7:00pm - St. James People of the Parish
Pancake Breakfast at St. Michael’s hosted by K of C Couples for Christ Program at St. James Church will resume In January.
Monday - Dec 21
NO MASS
Men’s Prayer Group 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room Sr. Youth Group—will resume January 12th
Tuesday - Dec 22
7:00pm - St. James Elaine Purves
No Adoration HIS Choir Practice 8:00-9:00pm, St. James Church
Wednesday - Dec 23
9:00am - St. James Maurice Painchaud
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED from Noon until January 3rd Reconciliation during Advent 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church Couples for Christ (CFC) Choir Practice 7-8:30pm, St. James Church
Thursday - Dec 24
6:00pm - St. James Audrey Marshall
9:00pm - St. James Matthew Sprinkhuysen
11:00pm - St. Michael’s People of the Parish
Friday - Dec 25
9:00am - St. Michael’s Macy Weisgerber
10:00am - St. James People of the Parish
Saturday - Dec 26
9:00am - St. James Nettie O’Brien
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Activities
For The 1st Week of January
Sunday - Jan 3
9:00am - St. Michael’s George Martin
11:00am - St. James Valerie Doran
7:00pm - St. James People of the Parish
St. James Choir Practice 10-11am @ St. James Church Coffee Sunday @ St. James & St. Michael’s Church Divine Mercy Chaplet before mass @ St. Michael’s Church
Monday - Jan 4
NO MASS
“Consoling the Heart of Jesus” Meeting 7-9pm, St. Michael’s Church Senior Youth Group Meeting - Resumes Jan 12th Men’s Prayer Group 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room
Tuesday - Jan 5
7:00pm - St. James In Thanksgiving
Adoration and Reconciliation after 7pm Mass St. James K of C meeting 7-9pm, St. James Church , St. Raphael Room
Next CWL Meeting will be Jan 12th
Wednesday - Jan 6
9:00am - St. Michael’s Adam McLeod
St. James Mom’s Group 10:00-11:30am, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Rm This Week: Rosary to celebrate the Epiphany CFC Choir Practice 7-8:30pm, St. James Church RCIA Meeting 7:00-9:00pm, St. James Church, St. Joseph Room
Thursday - Jan 7
9:30am - St. James Maurice Painchaud
Next Christian Women’s Breakfast Jan 14th, 9am at St. Michael’s Church “Rivers of Living Water” Charismatic Prayer group Next Meeting: Jan 14th 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room. St. Michael’s 2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church HIS Choir Practice 8:00-9:00pm, St. James Church Youth Group 7-9pm, St. James Church Hall.
Friday - Jan 8
9:00am - St. Michael’s John & Vi Lake
Adoration following 9am Mass with Divine Mercy Chaplet Next Girls T&T Meeting will be Jan 15th St. James’ Boys Group for Father’s and Sons, 6:30-8:30pm, HTA
Saturday - Jan 9
9:00am - St. James George Plant
Weekday Mass Schedule for the Christmas Season Tuesday December 22nd, 7:00pm (No Adoration) at St. James Church
Wednesday December 23rd, 9:00am at St. Michael’s Church
Saturday December 26th, 9:00am at St. James Church
Tuesday December 29th, 9:00am (No Adoration) at St. James Church
Wednesday December 30th, 9:00am at St. Michael’s Church
Saturday January 2nd, 9:00am at St. James Church
* Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 2015-2016
ST. JAMES PARISH
St. James Church / St. Michael’s Church
Registration for ALL SACRAMENTS can be done at the parish office. If the Child has not received the Sacraments at St. James Church or St. Michael’s Church, a copy of the certificate of Baptism must be given at time of registration.
FIRST RECONCILIATION 2016
For children in Gr. 3 and up. Registration will take place at St.
James Church in September 2016. Please contact Leanne at the
Parish office with any questions at 403-938-3122.
CONFIRMATION 2015-2016
For Grades 8 and up. ALL CLASSES WILL BE SUNDAY 1-3pm,
Parents and Students are expected to attend the 11am or 7pm
Mass. Registration fee $35.00. . *Baptism Certificate required if
not baptized @ St. James or St. Michael’s.
Sunday, January 17, 2016
1:00-2:00 Student and Parent Session together
2:00-3:00 Student Class and separate Parent Session
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Student and Parent Retreat together
Saturday, February 6, 2016
6:00-7:00 pm – Confirmation Rehearsal at St. James Church
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Confirmation Mass at 11:00 am with Bishop Henry
FIRST COMMUNION 2016 ALL CLASSES WILL BE SUNDAYS FROM 9-10:30am, Parents and
Students are expected to attend Mass following the sessions.
Registration fee $25.00.. *Baptism Certificate required if not baptized
@ St. James or St. Michael’s.
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Session for Parents with last names A-K
Retreat for Students last names A-K
Commitment Mass at 11:00am
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Session for Parents with last names L-Z
Retreat for Students last names L-Z
Commitment Mass at 11:00am
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Class with Students and Parents
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Retreat with Students and Parents
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Student and Parent Rehearsal for First Communion Liturgy
Sunday, May 15 or May 29, 2016
First Communion Sacramental Mass
BAPTISM PREPARATION If your child is seven years old
or younger you are required to attend two classes on two
consecutive Wednesdays. The classes are from 7:00-9:00 pm
at St. James Church. Registration fee is $20.
Session Three: January 20 and 27, 2016
Session Four: March 16 and 23, 2016
Session Five: *Sundays May 15 and 22, 1-3pm (Special date & time)
A baptismal registration form must be handed in to the parish
office before the start of the session. Baptisms are held on the
2nd Sunday of every month after the 11:00am Mass at St.
James or during the 9am mass at St. Michael’s (Exception:
No Baptisms during Lent). 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 are at St. James Church,
Friday 7-9pm and Saturday, 9:00am to 4:30pm on the
following dates:
Session Two: February 5 and 6, 2016
Session Three: April 22 and 23, 2016
Session Four: October 21 and 22, 2016
Registration fee is $80.00 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.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Teens (RCIT) This
program is designed for all youth from grades 6-9 who desire
to receive the Catholic Sacraments they have missed and for
any youth who wishes to be fully initiated into the Catholic
Church.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Page 4
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre for December 20th 2015. Fourth
Sunday of Advent
WORLD YOUTH DAY- POLAND If you are interested in going to WYD with the diocesan group in July 2016 there will be a meeting on Tuesday January
12, 2016 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at St. Anthony’s Parish 5340 – 4th St. SW. Come and sign up. The deposit is
$500. Hear how the plans are coming together. If you have questions please contact Mary Ann Donaleshen at
[email protected] or 403-218-5516.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Catholic service with Bishop Henry will take place during the Week of Prayer
for Christian Unity 2016 on Thursday Jan. 21st, 2016 at 7:00-8:30pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Calgary. Pray with
other Christian leaders and Bishop Henry as we explore the week’s theme that together Christians of all denominations
are "Called to proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord" (1 Pet. 2:9). Reception will follow.
MOVEMENTS, PARISHES, AND INDIVIDUALS JOIN IN PRAYER DURING THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY Join other Christians throughout southern Alberta and people around the world during the 108 th Annual Week of Prayer for Christian
Unity. Sign up to pray as individuals, groups, or parishes Jan. 17-24th, 2016. See http://www.prayeryyc.com/ to sign up.
CANADIAN CATHOLIC ORGANIZATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE Save the Date: The Share Lent Workshop will be held on Saturday, January 23rd from 10 am to 3 pm at Corpus Christi Church, 404 Northmount Place NW, Calgary. We are continuing our ‘Create a Climate of Change’ campaign into the season of reflection, prayer, fasting and almsgiving. We will explore how to use the freely available materials to enhance our celebration of the season. More details early January. Contact: Marilou Legeyt: 403-218-5519 or [email protected]
AN EVENING OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION WITH SILENCE & SACRED MUSIC In solidarity with those attending the Eucharistic Congress in Cebu, all in the Diocese of Calgary are invited and encouraged to spend time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament during this week. An evening of Eucharistic Adoration with silence and sacred music will take place at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday January 27, 2016 from 6pm – 8pm. You are welcome to attend for the entire time or in part.
THE 33RD ANNUAL OUTDOOR WAY OF THE CROSS Outdoor Way of the Cross will be celebrated on Good Friday, March 25th, 2016. Please join us on this walk through the inner city streets of
Calgary, listening to scripture readings, music, and reflecting on the suffering, passion and death of our Lord. This event could not happen
without the help of many people. If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email to [email protected].
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION As part of the Year of Mercy, the Diocese of Calgary invites you to re-discover the meaning of the sacrament of Reconciliation in your
life. 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 – 8:30pm. http://www.JubileeofMercy.ca
ADDITIONAL JUBILEE OF MERCY SITES! Two additional sites are now added as the Jubilee of Mercy sites: 1) St. George’s Church in Hanna and 2) Martha Retreat Centre in
Lethbridge. For more information about all the pilgrimage sites and diocesan Year of Mercy activities, see: http://
www.JubileeOfMercy.ca , email [email protected]
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training course will be held February 10-15, 2016 in Calgary. Early bird cost is $250 (save $50) if
you register by Friday, Dec. 18th, 2015. Please contact Paula Sabatini at 403-244-1104 for more information and to have registration form
emailed to you.
“For Better & For Ever…” Marriage Preparation, accepts all couples preparing for marriage. Upcoming Dates: Jan11/29-30, Feb 22/Mar 11-12. For more dates,
registration or information contact 403-218-5505 or email [email protected]
TRANSITIONS A 15-week peer support program for those recently separated or divorced. Participants will meet every Tuesday to reflect upon and discuss
topics such as self-esteem, stress, anger, guilt, blame, loneliness, forgiveness, blended families and more. The next program begins in
February, 2016 (7:00pm – 9:00pm). For more information or to register , call 403-218-5505.
FERTILITAS A support group for couples struggling with fertility issues. For more information email [email protected] or call
403-218-5505.
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MARRIAGE PREPARATION - CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICE Upcoming weekends: Jan.15-17, Jan. 29-31, Feb 19-21. For registration and
more information call CFS at 403- 233-2360 or visit www.cfs-ab.org
PROJECT RACHEL Offers a journey of healing and reconciliation for men and women 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
COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR 2016 Coldest Night of the Year 2016 will take place on February 20, 2016. For more see
www.cnoy.org
BILLINGS LIFE, LEADERS IN FERTILITY EDUCATION, BASIC TEACHER TRAINING PART 2 Presented by Natural Family Planning Association (Alberta), February 5-7, at Misericordia Hospital, 16940 – 87 Ave NW, Edmonton. This session is for all those trainees who have completed the Basic Teacher Training Workshop Part I or for any Accredited Teachers or Associate Members who wish to refresh or re-accredit. Early registration deadline: January 15, 2016. Register at www.billingslife.ca
CATHOLIC SPEED DATING EVENT Are you looking for a good Catholic man or woman? Visit www.CatholicSpeedDating.ca or call 58 7 -333-1055 and register for our upcoming Events: Friday, January 29th at St. Mark’s Church in Calgary (Age Range: Women: 24 to 32 & Men: 27 to 35) -&- Friday, February 5th at Canadian Martyrs Church in Calgary (Age Range: Women: 33 to 41 & Men: 36 to 44). Doors open for sign in at 7:00pm, and event begins at 7:30pm.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Diocese invites applications for a full time Manager for Elizabeth
House. Located in central NW Calgary, Elizabeth House is a non-
denominational, residential program for single, pregnant and parenting teens
and young women and their babies. For more information about this position,
responsibilities, qualifications, screening requirements and application
instructions, please visit the Diocese website at http://www.calgarydiocese.ca/
human-resources/employment-opportunities.html
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY St Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Chestermere, AB has an immediate opening
for the position of Faith Life Director on a part-time basis (25 hours/
week). The position, reporting to the pastor, would oversee the preparation of
parishioners for Baptism, First Holy Communion, First Reconciliation,
Confirmation, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, as well as adult faith
formation study programs. For more information please visit
www.saintgabrielparish.ca/jobs
Ministry Contact Information
Altar Servers Peter Kiranas 403-540-4118
Book Club
Children’s Liturgy Roxanne Bruketa [email protected]
Couples for Christ Program
Julius Strachan 403-630-5291 [email protected]
Finance Council
Girls T&T Jane Perreault [email protected]
K of C - St. James Kevin Crawford 403-938-4328
K of C - St. Michael’s Steve Dookie 403-933-5757
Men’s Prayer Group
Stefan Schwartz 403-850-2057 [email protected]
Music Ministry Leanne Plamondon 403-982-9876
Parish Pastoral Council
Dave Wilson 403-995-2201
Pastoral Care Ron Nelson 403-995-0089
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 [email protected]
403-938-3122
St. James’ Boy’s Group for Father’s and Sons
Jason Krueger 403-836-1541 [email protected]
St. James Catholic Women’s League
Pamela Mclean [email protected]
St. James Moms’ Group
Linda Bryson 403-938-7644 [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul
Tara Epp 403-938-0562 [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul - Black Diamond
John Walsh 403-933-4955
Together in Action Dave Wilson 403-995-2201
Youth Group
Maria van Kampen 403-938-4600 [email protected]
December 20th: Fourth Sunday of Advent
St. John the Baptist leapt in the womb as he encountered
Jesus for the first time. Each time we go to Reconciliation
we have an intimate encounter with our Lord, one in which
we should leap for joy as we experience God’s mercy and
love. Action: Mary and Elizabeth greeted one another with a hug and
kiss. In Reconciliation we receive that ultimate hug from God. Share
God’s hug with others.
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Dear Parishioners,
Recently, the following saying has caught my eye:
“When it is Christmas, each time you let God love
others through your faith, it is Christmas time,
each time you smile at someone and offer him your
hand and your heart.”
In this Holy time we extend good wishes and share our gifts with our Family
and Friends. Let us also take time to pause and acknowledge that we have
received the greatest Gift from the Father in Heaven; Jesus, the Saviour of
the World. May He spur us on, self-giving to others in small ways, that His
Love inspires us in this time of grace and especially in the
Jubilee Year of Mercy. This is my wish and prayer for
you all.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! - Fr. Jaroslaw "Yarek" Dziuba SDS
Merry Christmas From the Parish Staff!!
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Weekly Collection
Report 2015
Dec 13, 2015
Collections
Budget
Over (Under)
Budget
Year to date
Collections
Year to date
Budget
Over (Under)
Budget
Operating Fund $14,559 $10,189 $4,370 $471,797 $524,455 $ (52,658)
Together in Action (TIA) $554 $ 867 $ (313) $28,221 $43,327 $(15,106)
Inaugural St. James Parish Cup
Tickets are available after mass or at the
parish office until Jan 31st.
$35 per person (ages 12+)
Roast beef and chicken buffet dinner
and cash bar
Competitions throughout the evening to
determine who will win the Parish Cup!
Raffle and Silent Auction
Volunteers are needed
To donate raffle/silent auction items or to volunteer, contact
Kevin Crawford, [email protected]
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 2015 is to sell $9000 per month
or $108,000 annually which will
contribute $8100 towards the
Parish. TIA donations are accepted
as well!
Actual
Nov 1st to Nov 30th $14,400.00
Year to date $93,900.00
Proceeds to the
Parish $7,042.50
Employment Opportunity St. James Parish is seeking a part-time Youth
Ministry Coordinator. This individual will report
to the Youth Advisory Board, and minister in
collaboration with parish staff and volunteers to
the needs of youth from grades 7 to 12 and their
families at St. James Parish.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leading two youth groups (Jr High and Sr High),
recruiting and training of volunteers, and
facilitating the implementation of a Youth
Ministered Mass. For a more detailed job
description please see the Parish website:
https://stjamesparishrc.com
This position is effective January 25th
, 2016 –
August 31st, 2016 with the possibility of extension.
All interested individuals are asked to submit their
application by January 8th
, 2016 to
[email protected] or in person
at the Parish Office.
