Pastoral Staff Pastor: FR. LUCIANO CORTOPASSI Luciano.cortopassi@calgarydiocese.ca *Appts to be arranged through the parish office Religious Education: LEANNE PLAMONDON religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com Administrative Asst: CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN Submissions for the bulletin go to: bulletin@stjamesparishrc.com DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 12 NOON St. James Church 338060 32 nd St. East (Street Address only) Okotoks 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: office@stjamesparishrc.com 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 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 SCHEDULE FOR ST. JAMES CHURCH (for the week of May 28 - Jun 3): Mass Times: Sun: 11:00am & 7:00pm Tues: 7:00pm Thurs 9:30am 10:00am 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 Building and Sustaining One Parish
Upcoming Events and Activities Membership dues for 2017 are currently due. We will have members of the Knights of Columbus available after Mass, June 3rd & 4th to receive your payment. Thanks so much and God Bless! SUMMER CAMP July 10-14, 2017 (Mon - Fri - 8:45am-12:00pm) *This camp is for children entering Kindergarten to Gr. 6 in Sept 2017 Please look for registration forms in the Narthex, at the Parish Office or on our website. Payment must be submitted with completed registrations. Adult volunteers & Jr High/Sr High School leaders needed! Space will be limited. Register early! ST. JAMES COUNCIL, CWL ST. JAMES SENIORS GROUP has wrapped up for the Summer. We look forward to seeing you in September. Please stay posted for the start up date. Have a wonderful summer! We invite all members to attend the June wind-up on Friday, June 16th. Once again we have decided to go with "Potluck". The event will be held at St. James Parish Hall with refreshments at 5:30 pm and supper to be served at 6:30pm. Bring your favourite food item: meat, vegetable, salad or dessert, Council will provide coffee, tea, wine and punch. Bring a friend! Membership/service awards will also be given - those receiving awards will be contacted Please call Vi at 403-938-2369 or email: vilake@telus.net regarding your attendance. In order to help with set-up, we ask that you respond no later than Wednesday, June 14th. Any donations toward door prizes gratefully received A ll 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 June 4 th, and the 2nd Friday of the month during adoration following 9am Mass, next one June 9, at St. Michael s. Stewardship Reflection: June 4, 2017-Pentecost Sunday To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 1 CORINTHIANS 12:7 To receive the gift of the Holy Spirit you must open your heart and let Him in! Open your heart and be grateful for all the gifts God has given us. Regardless of your circumstance, God has given us all blessings. What we do with those gifts is our gift back to God. Generously sharing our gifts keeps us more God-centered and less self-centered. http://archstl.org/stewardship/page/bulletin-inserts
St. James Parish Page 3 THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Mass Times & Mass Intentions Sunday - June 4 9:00am - St. Michael s Mather & Knudslein Families 11:00am - St. James Mackesey Family 7:00pm - St. James People of the Parish Monday - June 5 NO MASS Activities For The Week Divine Mercy Chaplet prior to 9am Mass, St. Michael s Church Safeway & Sobey s Gift Cards available after Mass, St. James Church 1st Sunday Treats & Fellowship following 9am Mass, St. Michael s Church Tuesday - June 6 7:00pm - St. James Dr. John O Callaghan Reconciliation after Mass 7:30-8:30pm Adoration following 7pm Mass Men s Prayer Group 8-9pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room Wednesday - June 7 9:00am - St. Michael s Tom & Jen Thursday - June 8 *10:00am - St. James David Quinlan Friday - June 9 9:00am - St. Michael s Mary Sorge Saturday - June 10 5:30pm - St. James Richard & Trudy Nibogie Sunday - June 11 9:00am - St. Michael s Marie & Joe Lavoie 11:00am - St. James Claude & Cheryl Allen Family 7:00pm - St. James People of the Parish Acoustic Choir Practice 10-11:30am, St. James Church K of C Mass 6:30pm, St. James Church. All are welcome! St. James KofC Meeting 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room St. Francis of Assisi Closing Mass 10am, St. James Church 2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael s Church Rivers of Living Water Prayer Group 7-8:30 PM, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room. Join us in hymns of praise, talks/sharing & prayers followed by coffee & fellowship. HIS Choir Practice 8:00-10pm, St. James Church Adoration with Divine Mercy Chaplet following 9am Mass Baptism Sunday - St. James Church Coffee Sunday following 9am Mass, St. Michael s Church Pancake Breakfast hosted by the KofC following 11am Mass, St. James Church * Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass Located Center aisle behind the Priest
Page 4 Sacramental Preparation 2017 - 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. If you are interested in learning more about Sacrament Preparation please contact Leanne by email at: religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com or call 403-938-3122. FIRST RECONCILIATION 2017 For Grades 3 and up. Registration will begin again in September 2017. CONFIRMATION 2018 For Grades 6,7,8 and up for 2018. Registration will begin again in September 2017. FIRST COMMUNION 2018 For Grades 2 and up. Registration will begin again in September 2017. 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. *Saturday @ 5:30pm also available. Cost is $20.00. Session Seven: Wednesday, June 14 th, 2017 @ 7pm If your child is older than seven years and in need of baptism, please contact the parish office at 403-938-3122. SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Automated External Defibrillation AED An Automated External Defribrillator has been installed at St James and St Michaels Churches. These are identified by the AED triangle sign above each unit. These are relatively easy to use and your knowledge in their use may potentially save a life. While it is preferred that a licensed medical professional attend if available, it is very possible for anyone with basic CPR training to use. For those who wish to learn more about this product we invite you to visit the following web page for the instructional video at: https://youtu.be/fqy2hrhrkqs (Open to full screen and set the volume) 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 Four: October 20 th & 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. A heartfelt thanks to the St James Knights of Columbus and CWL for donations towards purchasing these units. Summer Office Hours June 30 th to August 31 st Monday to Thursday Only 9am to 12:00pm 1:00pm to 3:00pm Closed Fridays in Summer Starting June 30 th Office Closed July 3 & Aug 7 (Stat Holidays) Last Bulletin before Summer June 25 th 1st Bulletin after Summer Aug 27 th
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre For June 4th, 2017 Pentecost Sunday CONSECRATION OF CANADA TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY As part of the celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of Confederation the Bishops of Canada will be consecrating our country to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Bishop McGrattan will consecrate the Diocese of Calgary on 1 July, 2017. All are invited to St. Mary s Cathedral at 10am for a service of Adoration, Scripture, rosary, and the consecration followed by a BBQ. The regular daily Mass at St. Mary s remains at 9 am followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. For more information contact the parish office at 403-228-4170. ONE ROCK FESTIVAL The Festival welcomes visitors from throughout Western Canada this August 11 to 13. You are invited to become one of the nearly 300 volunteer Team Members needed to bring the festival to life. Please visit www.onerock.ca to sign up or learn more! Contact: Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@calgarydiocese.ca. Early bird pricing is on now. Tickets and more information on this year s headliners are available at: www.onerock.ca WALK FOR ONE ROCK Please come and join the Walk for One Rock on Friday June 9th from Rockyford to Strathmore. Gather your friends, your family and your backpack for a day of friendship and comradery. Join the priests and religious of our Diocese and enjoy the Alberta countryside and blue skies as we walk to raise funds and awareness for the One Rock Festival of Faith. You're welcome to walk the whole way, or choose to walk 2km, 5km or 10km. Check out www.onerock.ca for more details and to register. 27TH ANNUAL BISHOP'S GOLF TOURNAMENT Golf with us! August 14, 2017 27th Annual Bishop s Golf Tournament in support of Feed the Hungry at Silvertip Resort, Canmore. More information at golf.feedthehungrycalgary.ca or contact feedthehungry@calgarydiocese.ca or call 403-218-5522. 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: June 5/23-24, July 10/28-29. For more dates, registration or information, contact 403-218-5505 or email: lifeandfamily@calgarydiocese.ca. DIOCESAN BEREAVEMENT CARE EDUCATION PROGRAM The Diocesan Bereavement Care Education program will teach you the skills needed to offer your presence and support to the bereaved in a caring way. The program will be held on Friday June 9th, 2017 from 6:00-9:30 pm & Saturday June 10th, 2017 from 9:00am-4:00pm at St. Patrick's Parish, Medicine Hat. For more information and to register contact Kathleen at 403-527- 9591 or the parish office 403-527-6933. PRESENTATION ON ALBERTA RENEWABLE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS We will be celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the release of Pope Francis' encyclical "Laudato Si" on June 18th. As part of our continued efforts to care for our common home and answer our Holy Father's challenge to be engaged citizens as we respond to his call, we will have representatives from the Alberta Climate Change office present on the Climate Leadership Plan and program incentives available for residences and small businesses. The presentation will be held at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 120 17 Avenue SW on June 7 at 10:00am. Contact Marilou at 403-218-5519 to register or if you would like more information. SENIOR S WEEK IN CALGARY, JUNE 5-11, 2017 The City of Calgary is celebrating seniors and acknowledging their contribution. Check through the many excellent activities and programs being offered in the Recreation Program Guide by visiting Calgary.ca/seniorsweek or call 311. PLANNED GIVING SEMINAR INVITATION You are invited to learn how to maximize your family s net worth. Join our upcoming Planting a Future Seminar at the Catholic Pastoral Centre 120-17 Ave SW Wednesday June 14 Registration 9:30am, Presentation 10:00am - 11:30am. Limited seating; registration required. Contact Doreen 403-218-5522 or charities@calgarydiocese.ca to register. LOVE & LIFE GALA NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP) MINISTRY The Love & Life Gala is a celebration of NFP ministry, it will be held on June 10, 2017 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 541 Silvergrove Drive NW, Calgary. Mass begins at 5:00 pm, June 10. Guests will be treated to a dinner, testimonials, and live music provided by The Spokeshaves. There will be a toonie bar and silent auction. All proceeds raised will support NFP ministry. Event is hosted by NFP Alberta, Marquette Model, Billings Method with support from FertilityCare. Tickets are available at www.billingslife.ca.
Page 6 TEMPLE BUILT OF LIVING STONE Interested in Catholic Worship and Sacred Liturgical Space? Join us at the National Catholic Liturgical Conference with Fr. Michael McGourty as he reflects on our rich identity as members of the Body of Christ visibly evident in our sacred space and liturgical symbols. November 6 & 7, 2017. More information & registration at https://wclcanada.wordpress.com/ HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S INTERFAITH BUILD - ST. MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL The Habitat Interfaith Build Project has raised about 30% of its goal to build community homes for 12 local, hard-working families. High school students from St. Mary's will be participating on a Build day on June 10th. We can help their efforts by going to the website to sponsor the students. (https:// fundraise.habitatsouthernab.ca/fundraise/team?ftid=110982). Call Marilou at 403-218-5519. CATHOLIC SPEED DATING EVENT Are you looking for a good Catholic man or woman? Register for the year end retreat which will be held on Saturday, June 17th, 11:00 am - 5:30 pm at Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre in Cochrane. Age Range: (Women: 24 to 32 & Men: 27 to 35) and (Women: 33 to 41 & Men: 36 to 44). Events include Mass, lunch, talks, mix and mingle speed-dating and evening prayer. Visit www.catholicspeeddating.ca or call Rose at 587-333-1099 to register. ARE YOU 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER? Are you interested in meeting new people, making new friends, gaining experience in a variety of roles and strengthening your leadership skills? We have a great opportunity for you. Become a Team Member at the One Rock Festival of Faith! We have a variety of team positions and schedules that you will be happy to be a part of. Please visit our website: onerock.ca, click on Join and follow the steps! Let s celebrate life...life in Christ! 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 Contact Information Renee Fietz rfietz@telus.net 403-995-2029 Barbara Zimmer bzimm@telus.net NEW LEADER NEEDED Dana Wiens coffeesunday@shaw.ca Julius Strachan 403-630-5291 julius_strachanjr@yahoo.com Dave Wilson 403-995-2201 NEW LEADER NEEDED Elie Plamondon weatherfordman@hotmail.com Ernie Bird birdnest2011@hotmail.com Stefan Schwarz 403-850-2057 stefrschwarz@gmail.com Leanne Plamondon 403-938-3122 Mary McGinness 403-995-0202 Vi Lake vilake@telus.net Leanne Plamondon religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com 403-938-3122 Kim Jakobowski kimjakobowski@shaw.ca religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com Stefan Schwarz 403-850-2057 stefrschwarz@gmail.com Join us in the CHAPEL at St. James Church 30 minutes before every Mass. The Holy Rosary Come Pray the Rosary at St. Michael s Church. Join us every week for the Holy Rosary before 9am Mass on Sundays, and after Mass on Wednesdays & Fridays 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 Shirley Mutschler bsmutsch@telus.net Linda Bryson 403-938-7644 dlbryson@hotmail.com Julie Ann Heggenstaller 403-938-0562 jheggenstaller@gmail.com John Walsh 403-933-4955 Colleen Mortimer mortimer@platinum.ca Jasmine Siqueira jasminensq@gmail.com 403-9991321 Youth Ministry religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com
ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER Sunday Collections May 21, 2017 May 28, 2017 Collections: $4,600.40 Collections: $8,596.00 Preauthorized: $1,910.54 Preauthorized: $1,910.54 FINANCIAL FACTS Printing the bulletin costs $2,239.07 per year. Total: $6,510.94 Total: $10,506.54 Goal: $8,269.00 Goal: $8,269.00 Building Fund May 28 th, 2017 $2,984.00 Month to date: $6,036.00 Monthly Payment: $7,289.00 Together in Action Weekly Goal: $1,016.00 Collections: $480.00 TIA 2017 Goal $48,764.00 Mortgage Balance: $570,713.00 Over/(Short): $(536.00) $10,584.75 Children s Collection Week: $106.05 Year to date: $2,178.16 To be donated in December 2017 FINANCIAL STATEMENT JAN - MAY 2017 Safeway & Sobeys Gift Cards May 1 to May 31, 2017 $4,650.00 Year to date Sold $25,850.00 Proceeds to the Parish $1,938.75 INCOME YTD 2017 YTD 2016 BUDGET 2017 Total/Income 238,843.00 229,518.00 239,416.00 Expenses: Salaries 89,845.00 110,112.00 101,065.00 Operating 114,685.00 98,485.00 92,741.00 Programs 17,995.00 13,725.00 16,821.00 Total Expense 222,525.00 222,322.00 210,627.00 Net Income 16,318.00 7,196.00 28,789.00
SOMETHING MISSING - MISSING SOMETHING? Going over our church finances I found a receipt from a local paint store signed by someone named Christian. I wasn't aware of anyone buying paint, so I called the store to point out its mistake 'I'm sorry,' I told the manager, 'but there are no Christians here at St Mary's Church.' http://www.guy-sports.com/humor/jokes/ jokes_religious.htm Serving Okotoks for 20 years lcole@digitex.ca Please support these Advertisers, who have supported us!