Pastoral Staff Pastor: FR. JAROSLAW DZIUBA, SDS (Fr. Yarek) pastor@stjamesparishrc.com *Appts to be arranged through the parish office Associate Pastor: FR. DENNIS BHASKAR associatepastor@stjamesparishrc.com Deacon: DEACON KEN WADDLE kwaddle@xplornet.ca Senior Administrator: DEBORAH QUINLAN office@stjamesparishrc.com Religious Education: LEANNE PLAMONDON religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com Youth Ministry Coordinator: CHARLES TURNER youthmin@stjamesparishrc.com Administrative Assistant: CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN Submissions for the bulletin go to: bulletin@stjamesparishrc.com DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 12 NOON St. James Church 338040 32 nd St. 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: office@stjamesparishrc.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 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 SCHEDULE FOR ST. JAMES CHURCH: Mass Times: Sun: 11:00am & 7:00pm Tues: 7:00pm Thurs 9:30am Sat: 9:00am Reconciliation Schedule: Tuesday after 7:00pm Mass, Sunday: 6:30-6:55pm *or by appt. Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday following Mass 7:30-8:30pm 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 Mass, 9:30-10:30am St. Michael s Church 402 Government Road (Street address only) Black Diamond Building and Sustaining One Parish
Upcoming Events and Activities On your Anniversary to the Priesthood (May 29th) Fr. Yarek, a shepherd caring for God s flock, we thank you for your loving example of self-sacrifice & faithful service to the people of God. We ask the Lord to bless you abundantly in your priestly ministry, and may we as a parish community, continue to support you with our prayers and congratulate you on this 23rd Anniversary of ordination! Mass for our First Communion Candidates will be on Sunday, May 29th @ 11am. **Please Note: Parking Lot and Pews may be extra full. St. James CWL We hope you all had a happy Mother's Day and enjoyed our Hanging Plant Sale today! Please mark your calendars for our next exciting event! Our Annual June Windup Dinner. This year, it will be on Wednesday, June 15th, in the Parish Hall... Stay tuned for more information each week." All Altar Servers are invited to attend 11am or 7pm mass on June 12th, to receive your Certificate of Recognition of Service. Black Diamond Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual plant sale after mass at St. Michael s on May 29.
St. James Parish Page 3 THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Mass Times & Mass Intentions Activities For The Week Sunday - May 22 9:00am - St. Michael s Brian Lyttle 11:00am - St. James Emma Thorn 7:00pm - St. James People of the Parish Monday - May 23 NO MASS Tuesday - May 24 7:00pm - St. James Caitlin Hayes Wednesday - May 25 9:00am - St. Michael s Lorraine Tourand Thursday - May 26 9:30am - St. James Fr. Clement Friday - May 27 9:00am - St. Michael s Lee Chouinard Saturday - May 28 9:00am - St. James Special Intention Sunday - May 29 9:00am - St. Michael s Peter & Irmina Baier 11:00am - St. James Vinka Cavar 7:00pm - St. James People of the Parish Divine Mercy Chaplet at 10:50am prior to 11am Mass, St. James Church St. James CWL Hanging Plant Sale after Mass, St. James Church Baptism Preparation 1-4pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room 2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael s Church Men s Prayer Group 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room. Topics: Review of the Catechism and reflections on the Book of Wisdom. Adoration and Reconciliation following 7pm Mass. Youth Music Practice 7:30-9pm, St. James Church HIS Choir Practice 4:30-5:30pm, St. James Church Rivers of Living Water Charismatic Prayer Group 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room HIS Choir Practice 7:30-10pm, St. James Church Adoration following 9am Mass Jesus the Divine Healer Spring Conference with Robert Canton 9am-5pm, St. James Church Coffee Sunday after 11am Mass, St. James Church Hall, Hosted by St. Mary s First Communion Sunday at St. James & St. Michael s Safeway & Sobey s Gift Cards available after both Masses, St. James Church Black Diamond KofC Hanging Plant sale after 9am Mass, St. Michael s Church * Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass
Testimonials of Jesus Grace of healing through Robert Canton This is my first time I saw God's grace in front of my eyes. God really used you mightily in healing many sicknesses. It was the first time for me to see many blind people, many in the wheelchairs, many deaf people and demonized people, and deaf-mutes, and people with tumors, receive miraculous healings. Now, I'm just praying for you Robert so you can continue your good works and always be blessed by God. In July 2009, I had a biopsy done. The doctor told us that most likely it was cancer. It would take a week for results. As days went by we had many sleepless nights. With the prayer support of family and friends including Bob Canton who's message from God was: "Be not afraid for I go before you. Your healing is underway for my Father's glory." His prayer and message gave us strength & peace & comfort as we went to get the results. The doctor informed us there was no cancer. We give all honor and glory to God for His healing touch. A gentleman had a sciatic nerve problem and could not bend his knees for months. As a nurse he could not perform his duties well. He attended a healing session and the Lord touched him; he told me he had very little pain and that he was able to work much better. Another man suffered from lower back pain, attended the healing session and since then has not experienced any more pain. Praise the Lord, blessed be His name on high! I witnessed many healings during the healing seminar sponsored by the Filipino Catholic Charismatic communities in Rome. Recently, I spoke with people who attended the Healing Rally: one person was healed of eye problems due to diabetes, a teenager almost blind in both eyes can now see again. Others reported their tumors being gone, hearing being restored, healings for back pain sufferers, healings of rheumatism, asthma, allergies, and inner healing took place. God showed up and many were touched. To God be all the glory. GOD IS REALLY ALIVE and moving through you!!! For more testimonies go to: www.robertcantonministries.org
Page 5 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 2016-2017 For Grades 8 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. 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, May 29, 2016 First Communion Sacramental Mass BAPTISM PREPARATION If your child is seven years old or younger and you have not attended a baptismal preparation class before, you are required to attend. Registration fee is $20. Session Five: Sunday May 22, 1-4pm (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 SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 9am mass at St. Michael s 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 Four: October 21 and 22, 2016 Registration fee 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. 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 wishes to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. Sr. Ann Shields, author, speaker and host of the daily radio program Food for the Journey is coming to St. James, Okotoks this fall as guest speaker for the Like a Mighty River Conference. You can catch her radio program at www.renewal ministries.net. As the Jubilee Year of Mercy is celebrated in so many ways, we invite you to join us for this time of renewal.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre For May 22nd, 2016 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity SHALOM FESTIVAL 2016 IN CALGARY Shalom Media is bringing Shalom Festival to Calgary on June 4, 2016 at Canadian Martyrs Church, Calgary from 8:30 am - 5pm. It is a Catholic conference where individuals come together in prayer, worship, and solidarity. Bishop Henry will be speaking at the event, as well as sessions led by international Catholic preachers and joyous praise and worship. This is an event for everyone! You are invited to this spiritual banquet to receive God's grace and anointing. Come and experience the everlasting love of God! For more information, visit www.shalomworld.org FEED THE HUNGRY GOLF TOURNAMENT Diocesan Golfers - Silvertip is calling! Do you love to golf? Have you always wanted to experience the amazing Silvertip Resort in Canmore? Here's your chance! Once again, Feed the Hungry is holding its annual golf tournament at Silvertip in Canmore. This year's tournament is August 8. Golf for $350 ($100 tax receipt) and this includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, tee gift, 18 holes & cart. We also need sponsors. For more information or to register online, visit my.calgarydiocese.ca/ fthgolf or contact Samantha Jones. 403-218-5531 or samantha.jones@calgarydiocese.ca WORLD MIGRANT & REFUGEE DAY On June 20th, we will be celebrating the many contributions of forcibly displaced people throughout the world with Mass at St. Mary s Cathedral, at 7 pm presided by Bishop Frederick Henry. With this Jubilee Year of Mercy celebration, we will not only recognize refugees, past and current, but the many people dedicated to helping them. An international potluck will follow in the Church Hall. For more information and RSVP: Marilou.legeyt@calgarydiocese.ca or call 403-218-5519. MAKING DISCIPLES RCIA WORKSHOP The Western Conference on the Catechumenate is in Calgary again this spring! Presented by Nick Wagner of TeamRCIA, this conference will give clergy and catechists a dynamic overview of the process and the various stages as well as strategies for bringing discipleship to life in your parish. May 27 (6:30pm 9pm) & May 28 (8:30am 4pm). FCJ Centre, Calgary. Check out: http://western-catechumenate.blogspot.ca for more information. THE CHURCH THAT GOES FORTH: JUSTICE AND MERCY IN THE CURRENT MIGRANT CRISIS In his book, The Name of God is Mercy, Pope Francis describes the Church that goes forth as a field hospital for those who are wounded, who are in need of an attentive ear, understanding, forgiveness, and love. Dr. Agnes de Dreuzy will be presenting on this message of hope on May 28th 2016, St. Joseph s Church, 640 19 Avenue NW, 2:00 pm. Representatives from Calgary Catholic Immigration Society will be presenting on how Calgary and the Diocese have responded to this migrant crisis. All are welcome. JOIN AND ENJOY THE ONE ROCK FESTIVAL OF FAITH All six Dioceses in Alberta are joining efforts for the One Rock Festival of Faith, August 12, 13 & 14 to present World Youth Day At Home. Your support will help reach the young adults and their families in our midst, giving them the opportunity of being together with other like-minded Christians, enjoy fun events, catechesis sessions, and the sacraments. You can help us in our mission by supporting this year s festival through your tax deductible donations; by using two options either 1. Online onerock.ca How can I help page OR 2. By sending a cheque designated for One Rock made payable to RC Diocese of Calgary, 120 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2T2. Volunteers: You are also invited to become a Team Member. Please visit www.onerock.ca to sign up or contact Linnea Ferguson, Volunteer Coordinator, 403-218-5500, Linnea.Ferguson@calgarydiocese.ca VISIT OF THE ROMAN CURIA TO CALGARY: CHRISTIAN UNITY MASS AND PRESENTATION Join members of The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity Dialogue with the Christian Church - Disciples of Christ from the Papacy and around the world. The Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral will be with Bishop David Ricken and is scheduled for Sunday June 19 at 10 am, presentation and light lunch to follow at 11:30 am.
Page 7 EXPERIENCING MERCY SESSION IN MEDICINE HAT Why an Ecumenical Council? Why the Second Vatican Council? Dr. Agnes de Dreuzy will be presenting on the history in the convening of councils in the life of the Church and what made Vatican II unique, both in content and historical context. Session will be concluded with a Vespers from the Liturgy of the Hours. This session, co-hosted by St. Patrick s Parish and Holy Family Parish in Medicine Hat will be held on Sunday, May 29th 2016 at 1:00 pm, Holy Family Church, 1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat. ` Ministry Children s Liturgy Couples for Christ Program Finance Council Contact Information Roxanne Bruketa rrpasternak@hotmail.com Julius Strachan 403-630-5291 julius_strachanjr@yahoo.com ` DIOCESAN PALLIATIVE CARE EDUCATION PROGRAM The Diocesan Palliative Care Education Program Part 1 and Part 2 will take place at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, May 27 & 28 and June 3 & 4, 2016. The Program is on the two Friday evenings and all day both Saturdays. For more information and to register, please call Theresa at Holy Family Parish, 403-527-6933. CATHOLIC SPEED DATING Are you looking for a good Catholic man or woman? Contact: Rose at rose@catholicspeeddating.ca or 578--333-1099 or register at www.catholicspeeddating.ca for our upcoming Events: May 27th at St. Paul's Church (1305 Main St S., Airdrie) (Women: 24 to 32 & Men: 27 to 35) June 10th at Canadian Martyrs, 835 Northmount Dr. N.W, Calgary (Women: 33 to 41 & Men: 36 to 44). Girls T&T K of C - St. James K of C - St. Michael s Men s Prayer Group Music Ministry Parish Pastoral Council Jane Perreault mommyjane3@gmail.com Kevin Crawford 403-938-4328 Steve Dookie 403-933-5757 Stefan Schwartz 403-850-2057 stefrschwarz@gmail.com Leanne Plamondon 403-982-9876 Dave Wilson 403-995-2201 MARRIAGE PREPARATION Accepts all couples preparing for marriage. Upcoming Dates: May 30/Jun 17-18, Aug 22/Sept 9-10. For registration or info contact 403-218-5505 or email lifeandfamily@calgarydiocese.ca FEED THE HUNGRY: RECRUITING COOK TEAM VOLUNTEERS Feed the Hungry, Calgary Catholic Charities is interested in recruiting Cook Team leads Volunteers whose primary responsibility is to provide oversight and assistance in the preparation of the weekly Sunday dinner at St. Mary s Cathedral, at the Hall. Also recruiting Cooking Team Volunteers to assist in dinner preparation. Cook teams have approximately 4 to 6 individuals. If you are interested please contact, Sartre Jean-Gilles at feedthehungry@calgarydiocese.ca or 403-218-5532. CHOIR DIRECTOR/LEADER OF SONG Canadian Martyrs Parish community (835 Northmount Drive NW) is currently seeking applicants for a Choir Director to provide leadership for the 10:45am Sunday Mass. Interested candidates should email the parish secretary at secretary@canadianmartyrsparish.ca or call Simone DeCnodder at 587-223-4896 for more information. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FAITH LIFE DIRECTOR St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Chestermere, AB has an opening for the position of Faith Life Director. This is a part-time, 10-month (August-June) position commencing in late August, 2016. 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 or http://www.calgarydiocese.ca/articles/ employment-opportunities.html. Deadline for applications is Friday, May 27. Pastoral Care Prayer Chain RCIA Rivers of Living Water Prayer Group Sacramental Preparation St. James Boy s Group for Father s and Sons St. James Catholic Women s League St. James Moms Group St. Vincent de Paul St. Vincent de Paul - Black Diamond Stewardship Together in Action Youth Group Ron Nelson 403-995-0089 Vi Lake vilake@telus.net Cheryl Poulin ccfry47@telus.net Kim Jakobowski kimjakobowski@shaw.ca Leanne Plamondon religiousedu@ stjamesparishrc.com 403-938-3122 Jason Krueger 403-836-1541 jkrueger@redeemer.ab.ca Pamela Mclean pamela_mclean04@yahoo.com Linda Bryson 403-938-7644 dlbryson@hotmail.com Tara Epp 403-938-0562 tepp@redeemer.ab.ca John Walsh 403-933-4955 Leanne Plamondon religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com Dave Wilson 403-995-2201 Charles Turner youthmin@stjamesparishrc.com
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 Apr 1 to 30, 2016 $ 6,150.00 Year to date $21,650.00 Proceeds to the Parish $ 1,623.75 T here was a barber who paid close attention at his parish whenever the topic of evangelization was discussed. He thought he should be doing more to share his faith with his customers. The next morning the barber told the Lord in prayer, Today I m going to witness to the first customer who walks through my door. A man came in as he opened his shop and said, I need a shave. The barber said, Yes sir! Just have a seat and I ll be right with you. The barber went in the back and prayed a quick prayer saying, Lord, the first customer just came in and I m going to witness to him. Give me the wisdom to know just the right thing to say. Amen. Then the barber came out with his straight Razor in one hand and a Bible in the other and told his customer: I have a question for you: Are you ready to meet your Maker? St. Vincent de Paul - Okotoks, Report A total of $7,492.12 was spent for the month of April, providing assistance to local people. Twelve home visits were done, serving 25 adults and 13 children, with a total of 24 volunteer hours. The total expenditure includes $3,400 in food and fuel cards, which are given to beneficiaries at the discretion of the volunteers. Year to Date Revenue: $10,504.29. Year to Date Expenses: $24,340.48. Thank you for your prayers and continued support! Weekly Collection Report 2016 May 15, 2016 Collections Budget Over (Under) Budget Year to date Collections Year to date Budget Over (Under) Budget Operating Fund $12,901 $9,510 $3,391 $175,058 $200,200 $(25,142) Together in Action (TIA) $274 $936 $(662) $19,202 $18,720 $482 Building Fund Loan $3,448 $1,682 $1,766 $57,503 $33,640 $23,863