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St. James Church 338060 – 32nd St. East
(Street Address only)
Okotoks
Pastoral Staff
Pastor: FR. LUCIANO CORTOPASSI
Associate Pastor: FR. LUKAS DRAPAL
*Appts to be arranged through the parish office
Receptionist: AILEEN LAMONTAGNE
Submissions for the bulletin go to:
* DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 10:00am *
Religious Education: LEANNE PLAMONDON
Youth Ministry Coordinator: AMY HEGGENSTALLER-BOON
Parish Screening Coordinator: JIHANE ALLEN
Custodian St. James Church: CHRISTINE GEERS
Custodian St. Michaels Church: 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: [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9:00-12:30 & 1:00-3:00pm
*Closed 12:30-1pm for Lunch*
*Closed 3rd 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
SCHEDULE FOR ST. JAMES
CHURCH (for the week of
SEPT 16 to SEPT 22):
Mass Times: Sun: 11:00am & 5:30pm Tues: 7:00pm Thurs: 9:30am Sat: 5:30pm
Reconciliation Schedule:
Sunday, 4-5pm, Tuesday after Mass, 7:30-8:30pm,
Saturday, 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
St. Michael’s Church 402 Government Road (Street address only)
Black Diamond
FORMED Parish code TPWN47. https://formed.org/
Building and
Sustaining
One Parish
Upcoming Events and Activities
Sacrament Registration Parishioners can register for all
sacraments on Monday, September 17th, 3:00pm-
8:00pm in the Parish Hall.
“Rivers of Living Water” St. James, Charismatic Prayer Group
WEEKLY THURSDAY MEETINGS RESUME ON
September 6th, 2018
7:00 PM
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Drop in & join us for music, prayer, scripture & fellowship. "He who believes in me, as the scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water’."
(John 7:38)
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Mass Times & Mass Intentions
Activities For The Week
Sunday - Sept 16
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Josefina Weesit
11:00am - St. James
Paige Weisgerber
5:30pm - St. James
People of the Parish
KofC Breakfast after Mass, St. Michael’s Church Fr. Steve & Marilyn’s Farewell after 11am Mass, St. James Church Couples For Christ Christian Life Program 1pm-4pm, St. James Church, St.
Raphael Room
Monday - Sept 17
NO MASS
Sacrament Registration 3pm-8pm, St. James Parish Hall Christian Yoga Ministry 6pm, St. James Church, St. Kateri Room
Tuesday - Sept 18
7:00pm - St. James Noah
St. JPII School Opening Mass 10am, St. James Church Adoration & Reconciliation after Mass (7:30-8:30pm), St. James Church
Wednesday - Sept 19
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Rae Poelzer
Thursday - Sept 20
9:30am - St. James
George Martin
Jr. High Youth 7-8:30pm, St. James Church
2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church
“Rivers of Living Water” Prayer Group - 7pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room. Drop in & join us for music, prayer, scripture & fellowship.
HIS Choir Practice 7:30-10pm, St. James Church
Friday - Sept 21
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Fay Cadrin
Parish Office CLOSED—3rd Friday of the Month
Saturday - Sept 22
5:30pm - St. James
John McDonald
Sacramental Prep Retreat 9am-4pm, St. James Church, St. Bro. Andre & St. Martha Rooms
Sunday - Sept 23
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Mary Carter
11:00am - St. James
Denis Frie
5:30pm - St. James
People of the Parish
Coffee Sunday after Mass, St. Michael’s Church Grocery Gift Cards for Sale after Mass, St. James Church Couples For Christ Christian Life Program 1pm-4pm, St. James Church, St.
Raphael Room
* Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass Located Center aisle behind the Priest.
Hey Kids! Check out www.thekidsbulletin.com
Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, AB—Upcoming Retreats
HELP NEEDED! Fall Yard Clean-Up @ St. James Church on Sat. Sept. 29th. Please contact the Parish office if you are able to help.
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First Reconciliation 2018
NEW! For students in Grades 2 & 3 and up. ALL CLASSES WILL BE MONDAYS 6:30pm-8pm. Parent & student to attend each ses-sion. Cost $30.
Session #1: Monday, October 1st
Blessing at Mass: Sat. Oct. 13th @ 5:30pm
Session #2: Monday, October 15th Session #3: Monday, October 29th Session #4: Monday, November 5th Retreat:
Saturday, Nov 17th @ 9am-12pm
1st Reconciliation Penitential Service
Wednesday, Nov 21st @ 7pm
First Communion 2019
For students in Grade 2 & up who have com-pleted their First Reconciliation. ALL CLASSES WILL BE MONDAYS 6:30pm-8pm. Parent and student are to attend each session and retreat. Cost $30.
Session #1: Monday, April 29th Blessing at Mass : Sat. May 11th @ 5:30pm
Session #2: Monday, May 13th Session #3: Monday, May 27th Session #4: Monday, June 10th Retreat & Rehearsal:
Saturday, June 15 @ 9am-12:30pm 1st Communion Sacramental Mass:
Saturday & Sunday, June 22nd & 23rd, 2019 (at all Masses)
*Extra Registration Date: Mon. Mar 25th @3pm-8pm, St. James Church
Confirmation 2019
For students in Grade 6 and up. ALL CLAS-SES WILL BE MONDAYS 6:30pm-8pm. Parent & student to attend each session. Cost $40.
Session #1: Monday, January 14th
Blessing at Mass : Sat. Jan 26th @ 5:30pm
Session #2: Monday, January 28th Session #3: Monday, February 11th Session #4: Monday, March 4th Session #5: Monday, March 18th Session #6: Monday, April 1st Session #7: Monday, April 15th Service Day/ Retreat & Rehearsal: TBD Celebration of Confirmation with Bishop William McGrattan: TBD
ST. JAMES PARISH - SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION - 2018-2019 Registration for all sacraments for Parishioners of St. James & St. Michael’s
Monday, September 17th @ 3:00pm-8:00pm ~ St. James Church Hall
*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 the time of registration.*
BAPTISM PREPARATION Registration takes place at the Parish Office before the session. A Baptism Prepara-tion session is required for the baptism of your first child. (Baptisms take place the 2nd and 4th Saturdays & Sundays of each month after the 5:30pm and 11am mass in Okotoks, and at the 9am Mass in Black Diamond. Cost is $20.00.
Sessions: Documents required: Wed, September 12th, 2018 *Birth Certificate of child
Wed, October 24th, 2018 *Baptism Certificate of parent(s) Wed, December 12th, 2018 *Annotated Baptismal Certificate Sat, January 26th, 2019 of Godparent(s) This is a baptism Wed, March 13th, 2019 certificate that shows date of Wed, May 1st, 2019 Confirmation as well. Wed, June 12th, 2019
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. Cost is $150.00 per couple. Sessions run Friday @ 7-9pm and continue Saturday @ 9am-4pm on the following dates:
October 19th & October 20th 2018 February 8th & 9th, 2019 April 26th & 27th, 2019
Follow up meetings with a Sponsor couple take place after the weekend on your own time.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC)
This program is designed for all children age 7 and older (grades 2 to 6) who desire to receive the Cath-olic Sacraments they have missed or who wish to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. All ses-sions will be monthly on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8pm at St. James Church beginning Oct. 3rd.
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 or who wish to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. Sessions will take place bi-weekly on Tuesdays from 7-9pm at St. James Church beginning September 25th, 2018.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Registration is ongoing for all Adults interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. Inquirers are instructed in the Catholic Faith and introduced to the life of the Church. Sessions will take place
Tuesdays from 7-9pm at St. James Church beginning September 25th, 2018.
Contact Leanne Plamondon, our Religious Education Coordinator, at the Parish Office for more information about the sacraments . By Phone: 403-938-3122 or by email: [email protected]
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DIOCESE LAUNCHES SAFE ENVIRONMENT WEB PAGE | Break the cycle of silence. You can choose to talk about it and report abuse. Talk to
someone you trust or call our toll-free number: 1-833-547-8360. Visit: talkaboutit.calgarydiocese.ca
REGISTER FOR PASTORAL CARE COURSE
Pastoral Care is the unconditional caring response to the lonely, shut-ins, the sick and dying to meet their spiritual needs. This course will introduce you to
the basic visiting skills for visiting in the health care facilities or parish. This program runs from Sept. 27 to Nov. 8 (7 consecutive Thursday evenings,
6:30 to 9:30 pm). Contact: 403-218-5501.
VOLUNTEER AT FEED THE HUNGRY GARDEN HARVEST DAY
Come with your friends and family on Saturday Sept. 22 at 9 am to help dig potatoes for Feed the Hungry program. Enjoy great company and good food
as we celebrate our second harvest. RSVP to Linnea at 587-888-9268 or email [email protected]
SIGN UP FOR RIDE FOR REFUGE 2018
The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly cycling and walking fundraiser, which supports charities that provide refuge and hope for displaced, vulnerable
and exploited people. Join Elizabeth House on Saturday, Sep. 29 for the 2018 Ride for Refuge. For more information, call Michelle at 403-228-9724 |
Register at www.rideforrefuge.org
NOTICE OF TRANSITIONS PROGRAM
This is a 15-week peer support program for those recently separated or divorced. The next program will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 10 (7 to 9 pm). Call
403-218-5505 | [email protected]
GET TICKETS FOR BISHOP’S DINNER 2018
Join us along with Bishop McGrattan for this year’s Bishop’s Dinner on Friday, Oct. 19th, at the Telus Convention Centre in Calgary. Tickets are $185
and can be purchased online by going to the main page of our Diocesan Website. All funds raised at this year’s dinner are dedicated to support students
within the five Catholic School Districts of our Diocese. Support Catholic Education and join us for an evening to remember! www.bishopsdinner.ca
TOUR OF HUTTERITE COLONY WITH FR. ADRIAN
On Monday, Oct. 22, 9 am – 3 pm join Fr. Adrian Martens, E.V., Coordinator for Ecumenism, on the local Hutterite colony for an introduction to the
Christian denomination of the Hutterian Brethren. Cost: $50 (includes lunch at the colony and transportation to and from the event). Only for those 18
years and older. RSVP to 403-218-5501 by Oct. 8 as space is limited.
EFFECTIVE CO-PARENTING: PUTTING CHILDREN FIRST is a program that encourages separated and divorced parents to put the needs of the
children first as the family adjusts to a new type of lifestyle in two separate homes. The next program will begin in October (7 to 9 pm) Call 403-218-5505
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
LIFE & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE Marriage Preparation upcoming sessions:
Sep. 24 (followed by Oct. 12-13);
Oct. 15 (followed by Nov. 2-3);
Nov. 19 (followed by Dec. 7-8) at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, Calgary. For more information or to register, contact Alida at 403-218-5505 | register
online at events.calgarydiocese.ca
BEREAVEMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM
Learn how to support grieving family, friends or colleagues as they navigate their personal grief journey. Bereavement Education Program is an intensive,
multi-session program, providing skills to effectively offer your presence and support in caring ways to those going through a period of bereavement.
When: Oct. 12 & 13 followed by Oct. 19 & 20 at
St. Michael’s Catholic Community (800 85 St. SW, Calgary). To register, contact 403-218-5501 or online at http://events.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. For more information,
contact 403-218-5506 or toll free at 1-877-597-3223, or e-mail [email protected] | www.projectrachelsa.ca
JOIN IN PRAYER AT 40 DAYS FOR LIFE
40 Days for Life invites you to their kick-off event featuring Matt Britton (40DFL Chairman) and Father Francis De Rosa, who will share their worldwide
experiences. Get inspired to strengthen the culture of life. When: Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2:30 to 4:30 pm, contact Jairo Garzon at 403-870-3905 |
http://40daysforlife.com/Calgary
ADULT MINISTRY WORKSHOPS
Our Lady of the Rockies Adult Ministry is an ecumenical lifelong faith development Ministry, composed of Bow Valley men and women in their pre-
retirement and retirement years. Next workshop on “Simplicity & Complexity”, Thursday, Sept. 20 at 3 pm in Origin Village (808 Spring Creek Drive,
Canmore).
INDONESIAN FOOD BAZAAR - LOCATION UPDATE
The Indonesian Catholic Community of Calgary (UKI Calgary) invites you to their Indonesian Food Bazaar on Saturday, Sept. 22 at St. John the Evange-
list Church (1423 8 Ave SE, Calgary) from 11 am to 2 pm. For more information about UKI, contact 403-402-3810 | www.ukicalgary.ca
FCS CONFERENCE: KEEPING FAITHFUL TO THE FAITH IN A POST CHRISTIAN SOCIETY
Bishop Emeritus Fred Henry will be the keynote speaker at the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars, taking place on Friday, Sept. 28 & 29 at Wingate Wynd-
ham Hotel in Calgary. Lively, engaging scholarly debate on important issues in Canada and in the Catholic Church will follow. For more information,
contact 403-220-2973 or register at www.fcsconference.ca
TRAINING THE TRAINERS – LITURGY WORKSHOPThis is an invitation for priests, deacons and parish liturgical ministry coordinators to join us
at the upcoming Western Conference of Liturgy, Oct. 26-27 in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Archdiocese of St. Boniface). Theme: Training the Trainers: A
Workshop for Liturgical Leaders (Priests, Deacons, EMHC, Lector, Musician, Altar Server and Hospitality). For more information or to register, contact
Judy at 780-476-2457 | www.WCLCanada.wordpress.com
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary
Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre
For Sept 16th, 2018 | 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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MINISTRY CONTACT INFO
Adoration Renee Fietz [email protected], 403-880-5937
Bereavement Ministry Barbara Zimmer [email protected]
Children’s Liturgy Karla Seitz [email protected] 403-998-2445
Coffee Sunday Dana Wiens [email protected]
Couples for Christ Julius Strachan [email protected] 403-630-5291
Finance Council
KofC—St. James Dave Wilson [email protected]
KofC—St. Michael’s Ernie Bird [email protected]
Music Ministry Maureen MacLennan [email protected]
Parish Pastoral
Council
Keith Hartman [email protected] 403-995-9808
Pastoral Care
St. James
Mary McGinness 403-995-0202
Pastoral Care
St. Michael’s
Mavis Hills 403-933-4741
Prayer Chain Vi Lake [email protected]
RCIA Leanne Plamondon [email protected] 403-938-3122
Rivers of Living Water
Prayer Group
Seniors Group [email protected]
St. James Catholic
Women’s League
Shirley Mutschler [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul
Okotoks
Julie Ann Heggenstaller [email protected] 403-938-0562
St. Vincent de Paul
Black Diamond
John Walsh 403-933-4955
Stewardship Colleen Mortimer [email protected]
Youth Ministry Amy Heggenstaller-Boon [email protected]
Christian Yoga Ministry Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your
strength and with all your mind. Luke 10:27
Christian yoga is a spiritual discipline, much like prayer, fasting and medi-tation, designed to facilitate the worship and celebration of God through physical movement and meditation. Classes will be held every Monday evening at St. James church, effective Monday September 10.
When: Monday evenings Where: St. Kateri Room
Time: 6 – 7 pm Cost: $10 per class
No registration required, classes are held on a drop-in basis. All are wel-come, no experience necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat. Contact
Pamela McLean at 403-472-1782 or [email protected] with questions.
ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER
Safeway/Sobeys & Save-On Foods Gift Cards
July 1 - Aug 31, 2018 $5,950.00
Year to date Sold $43,850.00
Proceeds to the Parish $3,288.75
Alberta’s
Children’s HOSPITAL
ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER
Together in Action
Weekly Goal: $882.00
Collections: $265.00
YTD: $18,424.50
2018 Goal $45,854
Building Fund
September 9, 2018 $763.00
Month to date: $1501.00
Monthly Payment: $7,289.00
Mortgage Balance: $489,488.19
Children’s Collection
Week: $99.65
Year to date: $4,195.56
To be donated December 2018.
Sunday Collections September 2, 2018 September 9, 2018
Collections: $6,098.15 Collections: $6,592.25 Preauthorized: $1,795.15 Preauthorized: $1,795.15
Total: $7,893.30 Total: $8,387.40 Goal: $9,538.00 Goal: $9,538.00
BOTTLES FOR ALTAR
SERVERS
Bring your empties to the
church the last weekend
of each month to help
raise money for the Altar
Servers. There will be a
truck in the NE corner of
the parking
lot that they
can be loaded
on to.
Thank You!
Sept 16, 2018 - 24th Sunday Ordinary Time “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny him-
self, take up his cross, and follow me.” MARK 8:34
When we truly believe that all
we have is a gift from God, then
we must be willing to give up
some things so that we can share
our blessings as God intended.
Living a stewardship lifestyle
means not only being responsi-
ble for our own life, but the lives
of others as well.
Stewardship Reflection
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Seniors Group
Meets the 1st and 3rd
Thursdays after daily Mass!
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