Building and Sustaining One Parish. Pastoral Staff. St. James Church nd St. East (Street Address only) Okotoks. Parish Mailing Address

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1 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 St. James Church nd St. East (Street Address only) Okotoks Parish Mailing Address St. James Parish, Site 7, Box 41, RR#2 Okotoks, AB T1S 1A2 Phone: Fax: Parish Website: stjamesparishokotoks.wordpress.com OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00-12:30 & 1:00-3:00pm *Closed 12:30-1pm for Lunch* *Closed 3 rd Friday of the Month SCHEDULE FOR ST. JAMES CHURCH (for the week of Nov 12 - Nov 18): 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 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 St. Michael s Church 402 Government Road (Street address only) Black Diamond Building and Sustaining One Parish

2 Upcoming Events and Activities Let us welcome, into our parish community, all the children who have received the Sacrament of Baptism today. Stephen Balbido Mason Van beek Harper Barnert Austyn Barnert GOD BLESS YOU & CONGRATULATIONS! A special book has been set up in the Church for everyone to sign the names of your deceased loved ones. They will be remembered at all Masses during the month of November. Ministry Workshops Readers Workshop Wed. Nov 15 7:00pm Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Workshop Thursday Nov 16 6:30pm *Keep Posted for the Date of the Altar Server Workshop Children s Liturgy requires adult volunteers in order to get started. Please contact the Parish Office to sign-up, or put your name on the board in the Narthex. Sign up for FORMED today, for free! Enter Parish code TPWN47. Complete the registration form to create your own username and password. Access is free! Link:

3 St. James Parish Page 3 THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Mass Times & Mass Intentions Sunday - Nov 12 9:00am - St. Michael s Andrew & Jill Scheer Family 11:00am - St. James Fr. Roland Dubourt 5:30pm - St. James People of the Parish Monday - Nov 13 NO MASS Tuesday - Nov 14 7:00pm - St. James Angie Steciw Wednesday - Nov 15 9:00am - St. Michael s Cecil & Elthia Oness Thursday - Nov 16 9:30am - St. James Dave Littlewood Friday - Nov 17 9:00am - St. Michael s Jose Olarte Activities For The Week St. James KofC Pancake Breakfast following 11am Mass, St. James Church Hall Coffee Sunday following 9am Mass, St. Michael s Church *NEW Sunday Evening Mass begins at 5:30pm Reconciliation prior to Mass 4-5pm, St. James Church (Confession will need to end at 5pm sharp in order to allow Fr. Luciano time to prepare for Mass) Jr. High Youth Night following 5:30pm Mass, St. James Church, St Joseph Room Music Ministry Meeting 7-8pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room Reconciliation after Mass 7:30-8:30pm Adoration following 7pm Mass St. James CWL Meeting 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room RCIT 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Joseph Room RCIA 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room Acoustic Choir Practice 10-11:00am, St. James Church Christian Yoga Ministry 6-7pm, St. James Church, St. Kateri Room Readers Workshop 7-8pm, St. James Church Senior s Group 10:30am-12:00pm, St. James Church Hall 2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael s Church Extraordinary Ministers Workshop 6:30-8pm, St. James 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 Adoration following 9am Mass Youth Music Practice 3:30-5pm, St. James Church Parish Office Closed (3rd Friday) Saturday - Nov 18 5:30pm - St. James John Francis Boyle Sunday - Nov 19 9:00am - St. Michael s Shane Mortimer 11:00am - St. James David Quinlan 5:30pm - St. James People of the Parish Gift Cards available after 5:30pm Mass, St. James Church First Reconciliation Retreat, St. James Church Safeway, Sobey s & Save on Gift Cards available after Mass, St. James Church Knights Breakfast following 9am Mass, St. Michael s Church Reconciliation prior to Mass 4-5pm, St. James Church (Confession will need to end at 5pm sharp in order to allow Fr. Luciano time to prepare for Mass) Sr. 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

4 Page 4 St. James Parish - Sacramental Preparation *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. Retreat and final session: Saturday, Nov 9am-12pm 1st Reconciliation Penitential Service Wednesday, Nov 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 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 6:30pm Monday, February 6:30pm Monday, March 6:30pm Monday, March 6:30pm Monday, April 6:30pm Monday, April 6:30pm Retreat & Rehearsal: Saturday, April 9am-1pm Celebration of Confirmation with Bishop William McGrattan - Friday May 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 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 6:30pm Monday, April 6:30pm Monday, May 6:30pm Retreat & Rehearsal: Saturday, May 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: or by religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) 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 6:30pm Wednesday, Dec 6:30pm Wednesday, Jan 6:30pm Wednesday, Jan 6:30pm Baptism Date: Saturday, Feb 10, 5:30pm 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 the 2 nd & 4 th Tuesdays, starting Sept 26 th, from 7-9pm at St. James Church. Please contact the Parish Office for more information at Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) 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 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 2 nd and 4 th Sundays of each month after the 11am mass in Okotoks, and at the 9am mass in Black Diamond. 5:30pm also available. ) Cost is $ Next Sessions : Wednesday, December 6, 7pm Saturday, January 20, 1pm Wednesday, February 28, 7pm (If your child is older than seven years and in need of baptism, please contact the parish office at ) *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 7-9pm and continue 9am-4pm on the following dates: Next Session : February 9 & 10, 2018 Includes follow up meetings with Sponsor couples. Cost is $ per couple.

5 Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre For November 12th, nd Sunday of Ordinary Time LAY ASSOCIATION SEMINAR WITH BISHOP MCGRATTAN Seminar with Bishop McGrattan and Fr. Adrian Martens, Episcopal Vicar for Lay Associations, will explain the concept & mission of lay associations. 10:00am - 2:00pm on Nov. 18, 2017 at the Catholic Pastoral Centre. Register at: or Caroline.Silveira@calgarydiocese.ca giving the name of your association. Limit of 4 people per association, please. All lay associations are encouraged to attend, even if your group is unsure of its canonical status or has no charitable incorporation with the government yet. Registration is $10.00 per person and covers lunch and free parking for the first 50 cars. Associations are also encouraged to register with the diocese at: Under Departments click Office of the Chancellor MEMORIAL LITURGY FOR THOSE MOURNING THE LOSS OF A CHILD THROUGH MISCARRIAGE OR STILLBIRTH When families lose a baby in the womb, the cries of birth go unheard; the grasp of tiny fingers slips away. This profound loss needs articulation. Join us in a memorial liturgy with Bishop William McGrattan, a prayer service for those mourning the loss of a child through a miscarriage or stillbirth. We invite you to gather and to commend our children communally into the embrace of our merciful God and to support those who are grieving the loss of a child. Memorial Liturgy will be held on Friday, November 24, 2017 at 7 pm, at Sacred Heart Church ( St SW, Calgary, AB). - Parents: Please register at - or call MemorialLiturgy@calgarydiocese.ca. LISTENING TO GOD S VOICE RETREAT For single women (ages 16-35) interested in looking at Religious life. Location: Holy Name Catholic Church, St. S.W., Calgary, AB Saturday, November 25, 2017; Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (lunch is provided) Learn how to open your heart and listen to God s voice as did the Blessed Virgin Mary. This retreat is being offered by Sisters from various Religious communities and provides an occasion when single women can interact with them in a prayerful setting. Fr. Cristino Bouvette will celebrate Holy Mass. There will be a Holy Hour of Adoration and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. For more information and to register, contact: Sr. Terry, FCJ or tksmithfcj@yahoo.ca. Still my heart, Lord, that I may listen to Your voice. FAITH ENRICHMENT FOR SENIORS The Faith Enrichment for Seniors group will be held on Mondays November, 13, 20, 27, & December 4, 2017 at St. Joseph s Parish from 1:00 pm to 3:00pm. No registration is necessary and all are welcome. For further information contact Norline at or norline.johnson@calgarydiocese.ca PROJECT RACHEL POST ABORTION COUNSELLING The ministry offers a journey of healing and reconciliation for women and men who are suffering from a past abortion experience. Clients will be referred to a professional counselor who specializes in dealing with the trauma associated with this grief. For more information call Project Rachel at or toll free at You may also info@projectrachelsa.ca. MARRIAGE PREPARATION WEEKENDS OFFERED BY CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICE Catholic Family Service is offering marriage preparation weekends to meet the requirement for engaged couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church. Remaining 2017 dates are Friday, November 17 to Sunday, November 19 at St Cecilia parish, Ave SE. Time: Fri. 7:00-9:15, Sat. 9:00-4:00, Sun. 1:30-4:30. Cost: $225/ couple. To register and to see 2018 dates: or call PARISH MISSION: LONGING FOR JESUS St. Anthony's Parish welcomes everyone to come to their Parish Mission in preparation for the season of Advent. The theme of the mission is: Longing For Jesus, with Fr. Thomas Rosica, CEO of Salt & Light TV. The three-evenings mission will begin on Sunday (November 12) to Tuesday (November 14), starts at 7 pm at St. Anthony's Church (5340-4th St SW, Calgary). For more information, see St. Anthony's website at stanthonyscalgary.com or call THE JOY OF LOVE MARRIAGE CONFERENCE & RENEWAL OF VOWS WITH BISHOP MCGRATTAN The Joy of Love Marriage Conference & Renewal of Vows with Bishop McGrattan will take place on December 8-9 at St. Peter s Parish (541 Silvergrove Dr. NW, Calgary). Dr. Edward Sri, theologian, author and well-known speaker who appears regularly on EWTN will be the conference keynote speaker. Register online at st-peters.ca or for more information contact Kusum Di Marco at events@st-peters.ca. CATHOLIC SPEED DATING EVENT Christmas Event. Are you looking for a good Catholic man or woman? Upcoming Event is Friday, December 1st at St. Thomas More Church, 15 Templebow Road N.E., Calgary. Age Range: (Women: 24 to 32 & Men: 27 to 35) & (Women: 33 to 41 & Men: 36 to 44). Doors open for sign in at 7:00pm, and Event begins at 7:30pm. To register visit

6 Page 6 or for more information contact Rose at rose@catholicspeeddating.ca or 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, For more information or to register call Project Rachel at or toll free at You may also info@projectrachelsa.ca. 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: Jan 15 / Feb 2-3, and Feb 12 / Mar 2-3. For more dates, registration or information, contact or lifeandfamily@calgarydiocese.ca. Stewardship Reflection: November 12, nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour. - MATTHEW 25:13 Many of us have put off doing something because we think we are too busy. We ve all said, I ll do it later when I have time. Unfortunately, too many of us apply this attitude to our Faith. Jesus call is urgent, in the here and now, in your current circumstances. Don t delay, how is God calling you to use your gifts today? St. James CWL Our next meeting, at St. James Church, will be held on Tuesday, Nov 12th with mass at 7:00 pm and meeting to follow in the St. Raphael Room. Everyone is welcome to attend. The St. James CWL Parish Council will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary on Saturday, Nov 18th at the 5:30 pm mass with Bishop William McGrattan. Our final date to purchase dinner tickets is Sunday, Nov 12th after the 11:00 am Mass ONLY. WE ALSO EXTEND AN INVITATION TO ALL PARISHIONERS TO COME CELEBRATE OUR 75TH ANNIVERSARY WITH US! As noted above, the date is Saturday, Nov 18th at the 5:30pm mass. Bishop William McGrattan is our celebrant. Dinner tickets are $30.00 each and will be available this weekend ONLY. Our Annual Christmas Bake and Craft Sale will be held after mass on Saturday, Nov 25th and Sunday, Nov 26th. Be sure to mark your calendars. Memberships for 2018 will be taken on Sunday, Nov 12th after the 11:00 am mass or can be dropped off at the parish office. The fee is $ New members are welcome. Call Vi Lake at for more information. Ministry Adoration Bereavement Ministry Children s Liturgy Coffee Sunday Couples for Christ Program Finance Council Girls T&T K of C - St. James K of C - St. Michael s Men s Prayer Group Music Ministry Parish Pastoral Council Pastoral Care Prayer Chain RCIA Rivers of Living Water Prayer Group Senior s Group St. James Boy s Youth Group St. James Catholic Women s League St. James Women s Coffee & Connections St. Vincent de Paul St. Vincent de Paul - Black Diamond Stewardship Youth Music Ministry Youth Ministry Contact Information Renee Fietz rfietz@telus.net , Cell Barbara Zimmer zimmb@shaw.ca NEW LEADER NEEDED Dana Wiens coffeesunday@shaw.ca Julius Strachan julius_strachanjr@yahoo.com Dave Wilson NEW LEADER NEEDED Elie Plamondon weatherfordman@hotmail.com Ernie Bird birdnest2011@hotmail.com Stefan Schwarz stefrschwarz@gmail.com Leanne Plamondon Mary McGinness Vi Lake vilake@telus.net Leanne Plamondon religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com rolwinfo@shaw.ca religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com NEW LEADER NEEDED Shirley Mutschler bsmutsch@telus.net Virginia Battiste virginiabattiste@hotmail.com Julie Ann Heggenstaller jheggenstaller@gmail.com John Walsh Colleen Mortimer colleenmortimer6@gmail.com Jasmine Siqueira jasminensq@gmail.com Amy Heggenstaller-Boon youth@stjamesparishrc.com

7 ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER Sunday Collections Oct 30, 2017 Nov 5, 2017 Collections: $7, Collections: $8, Preauthorized: $1, Preauthorized: $1, Total: $9, Total: $9, Goal: $8, Goal: $8, FINANCIAL FACTS Thank you! Donations have been over budget for a month now. Thanks for your generosity! Building Fund Nov 5, 2017 $1, Month to date: $1, Monthly Payment: $7, Together in Action Weekly Goal: $1, Collections: $ TIA 2017 Goal $48, Mortgage Balance: $548, Over/(Short): $(678.00) $21, Children s Collection Week: $ Year to date: $3, To be donated in December 2017 Safeway/Sobeys & Save- On Gift Cards Oct 1 to Oct 31, 2017 $4, Year to date Sold $40, Proceeds to the Parish $3, FINANCIAL STATEMENT JAN - OCT 2017 INCOME YTD 2017 YTD 2016 BUDGET 2017 Total/Income 433, , , Expenses: Salaries 169, , , Operating 209, , , Programs 44, , , Total Expense 422, , , Net Income 11, , ,961.00

8 S OCKS of J OY: Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty. Mother Teresa For ad info, call the Parish Office at THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS will be doing visits again this year in the Foothills Region. Our visit date is December 16th. If you would like to nominate a family or individual who you think would benefit from a visit or volunteer to help please contact Donna or Angie If you would like to make a donation drop boxes are located at Village Lane Dental, Monkey Mountain Toys, Fountain Tire and ATB. Thank you for your support. This year marks our 5th anniversary of our Advent project: Socks of Joy. We will be bringing them closer to home and allowing all parishioners the chance to really experience the true gift of giving this Christmas Season. Together with, Sandstone Lodge, our goal is to reach out and spread kindness with companionship; to those that are lonely and in need of a smile, a chat, some time, a card game or just some Christmas caroling. We will be filling stockings for 50 residents and also for Veterans within the surrounding communities. Signup sheets will be available after all Masses in November. Items for Residents: large print playing cards, large print word searches, puzzles, magazines, soap, soap dish, lotion, lip balm, gum, peppermints, cough drops, trail mix, peppermint patties, socks, night light, key chain, small Kleenex pack, coffee mug, water bottles, hot chocolate, tea, back scratcher, shoe horn, pens, small note pads, Okotoks taxi vouchers. Childrens art, words of encouragement. Veterans: cards, toiletries(female/male), underwear, soap, lip balm, socks, key chain, gum, toothpaste, gift cards, razor, combs, shampoo, hat, gloves, cough drops, tea, hot chocolate, Kleenex, lotion, nail clippers, soft books, words of encouragement and thanks. Mankind is a great, an immense family... This is proved by what we feel in our hearts at Christmas.Pope John XXIII Please support these Advertisers, who have supported us!