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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
APR 28 to MAY 4):
Mass Times: Sun: 7:30am, 11:00am & 5:30pm Tues: 7:00pm Weds: 7:30am Thurs: 9:30am Fri: 7:30am 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/
Check Out Our
NEW Website!
stjamesparishokotoks.ca
Upcoming Events and Activities
St. James Summer Camp
July 8-12, 2019 (Mon-Fri mornings) This camp is for children entering Kin-dergarten – Grade 6 in September 2019. Youth Leaders (Grade 7-12) also required to help lead small groups. Registration Forms now
available online or at the Parish Office!
Please note: we will need a team of people for each event - if you are inter-
ested in helping, please contact Leanne at 403-938-3122 or by email:
A Divine Mercy service will be held on Sunday, April 28th at St. Michael's, Black Diamond, after 9 am Mass. The service will
include veneration of the Image and praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Refreshments will
be served after the service. Everyone is invited to join us for this opportunity of
grace.
PRAY-SING Divine Mercy Chaplet
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 28th, 2019 BEFORE 11:00 AM Mass
St. James Church
@10:45 AM
(& also in the Chapel
AFTER 7:30 AM & 5:30 PM
St. James Weekend Mass Times)
Let us welcome, into our parish community, all the children who have received the Sacrament of Baptism this weekend.
Julian Antolin
Leia Schoenthal
GOD BLESS YOU & CONGRATULATIONS!
St. James 1st Annual Garage Sale
St. James will be hosting a gar-
age sale on Saturday, May 11th.
Items can be dropped off at the
Church starting May 4th. Along
with items to sell we are look-
ing for individuals to help us
with this process. Sign-up to
volunteer at: https://
volunteersignup.org/
Q94MY or check out
the parish events
page on the website
for more info!
On May 5th, St. Michael’s
will be celebrating the
month of May, a month
dedicated to Our Blessed
Lady, with a Crowning
Ceremony and Service.
The service will follow the
9.00 a.m. Mass and will
take approximately 15
minutes. Please plan to
join us in honouring Our
Blessed Mother.
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ass Times & Mass Intentions
Activities For The Week
Sunday - Apr 28
7:30am - St. James
Clemence Poulin
9:00am - St. Michael’s
George Martin
11:00am - St. James
Rogelio Data-on Sr.
5:30pm - St. James
People of the Parish
Coffee Sunday after 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church Coffee Sunday after 11am Mass hosted by: Couples For Christ, St. James Parish Hall Grocery Gift Cards for Sale after Mass, St. James Church Info Session for Medjugorje 1-3pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room
Monday - Apr 29
NO MASS
First Communion Prep Session #1: 6-7:30pm, St. James Parish Hall Christian Yoga 6-7pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room
Tuesday - Apr 30
7:00pm - St. James
Fr. Steve & Marilyn Smith
2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church RCIA Meeting 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Bro. Andre Room RCIT Meeting 7-8:45pm, St. James Church, St. Joseph Room Sr. High Youth Gathering, 7:30-9pm, St. James Parish Hall
Wednesday - May 1
7:30am - St. James
John Lowe
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Eileen George
RCIC Session 6:30-8pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room Baptism Prep Session 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Bro. Andre Room
Thursday - May 2
9:30am - St. James
Jeff Longphee
Seniors Club after Mass 10:30am-12pm, St. James Church, St. Martha Room
Jr. High Youth 7-8:30pm, St. James Parish Hall “Rivers of Living Water” Prayer Group - 7pm, St. James Church, St. Bro. Andre Room. Drop in and join us for hymns, prayer, scripture and fellowship. All are welcome!
Friday - May 3
7:30am - St. James
Fr. Lukas Drapal
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Romano Chiacchia
Saturday - May 4
5:30pm - St. James
Nestor Laquibla Sr.
Sunday - May 5
7:30am - St. James
Federico Lim Sr.
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Fr. Steve & Marilyn Smith
11:00am - St. James
Olive Friesen
5:30pm - St. James
People of the Parish
Coffee Sunday after 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church Coffee Sunday after 11am Mass hosted by: St. JPII, St. James Parish Hall Couples for Christ Christian Life Program 1-7pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room
* Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass Located Center aisle behind the Priest.
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: *Birth Certificate of child
*Baptism Certificate of parent(s) *Annotated Baptismal Certificate Wed, May 1st, 2019 @ 7pm of Godparent(s) This is a baptism Wed, June 12th, 2019 @ 7pm certificate that shows date of Confirmation as well.
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:
Next Session Date TBD (October 2019) Follow up meetings with a Sponsor couple take place after the weekend on your own time.
PASTORAL CARE TRAINING
Mon. May 6th & Tues. May 7th (9:30am to 3:30pm)
St. James Church ~ St. Martha Room *Lunch and coffee will be provided.
*Please call Mary with questions at #403-995-0202 or Mavis # 403-933-4741 To register please contact Leanne at the Parish
Office. If you think you’d be interested in pastoral care, even if not at this time, we would encourage you to still take the course.
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ST. JAMES PARISH - SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION - 2018-2019 Registration available at the Parish office & on the Website
*Please note: If your child has not received any sacraments at St. James or St. Michael’s Church,
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]
Rite of Christian Initiation These programs are designed for people of all ages who desire to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church or to receive the Catholic Sacraments they have missed. Registration is ongoing at the Parish Office for all programs.
of Children (RCIC) This program is designed for all children age 7 and older (grades 2 to 6) . Sessions are monthly at St. James Church.
of Teens (RCIT) This program is designed for all youth in grades 7-12. Sessions are twice per month at St. James Church.
of Adults (RCIA) This program is designed for all adults ages 18 & older. Sessions are weekly at St. James Church. Sacraments of Initiation for all ages are received at the Easter Vigil.
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 11th @3pm-8pm, St. James Church
Confirmation 2019
For students in Grade 6 and up. ALL CLASSES WILL BE MONDAYS 6:30pm-8pm. Parent & student to attend each session. Cost $40.
Retreat & Rehearsal: Saturday, May 11th, 2019 @ 9:00am Celebration of Confirmation with Bishop William McGrattan: Saturday, May 25th, 2019 @ 10:00am
St. James Catholic Women’s League
The next general meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 14th beginning
with mass at 7:00 pm followed by meeting in St. Raphael Room.
CWL have been asked to help with the upcoming parish garage sale (Sat. May 8th). We need baked items (i.e. muffins, loaves, Bundt cakes). Please call Vi for more information.
Annual hanging flower basket sale is on May 18th and 19th after all masses. The cost is $35.00 each.
The CWL Scholarship is available at the office of the career practitioner at HTA for
grade 12 female students. The deadline for submission is May 31st.
Our wind-up dinner is Friday, June 21st and will be catered. More information to follow.
We need volunteers to help with the funeral committee. If you find that you have
some spare time and would like to be a part of this service to our community, please call Vi at 403-938-2369.
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PRAY FOR SRI LANKA
We pray for the victims of the violent attacks in Colombo, Sri Lanka. For those who lost their lives, may they find eternal peace in your arms, our heav-
enly Father. For those injured, those who lost their loved ones, or lost their sense of security, may they draw strength and peace from their faith in you as
they work to rebuild their lives. Help them to remain faithful, knowing that nothing can separate them from your love. Amen. CEMETERY MASSES
Dates for 2019 Cemetery Masses:
June 18, Tue., 7:30 pm | St Mary's Cemetery
June 19, Wed., 7:30 pm | Edenbrook Cemetery
August 13, Tue., 7:30 pm | Queen's Park Cemetery
August 14, Wed., 7:30 pm | Mountain View Cemetery
OUTDOOR WAY OF THE CROSS – THANK YOU!
To all volunteers and parish staff who helped with the Outdoor Way of the Cross: Thank you! We are humbled for your continued support of the Outdoor
Way of the Cross. We are most grateful that you responded to the call to serve with gladness. Blessed be the Lord! ST. MICHAEL'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY
St. Michael Catholic Community will be celebrating its 60th anniversary! Everyone, especially current and past parishioners, are invited to the 60th anni-
versary Mass on Friday, May 3, at 7 pm to celebrate this joyful occasion. It will be followed by a social. For more information, visit saintmichael.ca/
diamond
SUPPORT VOCATIONS TO CONSECRATED LIFE WITH A FINANCIAL DONATION | A message from the Assembly of Women Religious (AWR):
Would you like to see more religious sisters in Calgary? Help us. Vocations come from families like yours. Contributions can be made to AWR (attention
Vocations Committee) c/o Sr. Theresa Smith, FCJ, Sacred Heart Convent (219 19 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S-0C8) or call 403-228-3623. ROSARY FOR RENEWAL OF LIFE
May is the month of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Pius X Parish invites you to an evening of Rosary for Renewal of Life with professional harpist
Gianetta Baril. When: Tuesday, May 7 at 7:30 pm. Where: St. Pius X (2424 24 Ave NW, Calgary). For more information, contact 403-700-7124 or email
OUR LADY OF FATIMA FEAST & CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION |Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Calgary invites you to celebrate the Our Lady of Fati-
ma Feast with a Rosary, Mass and candlelight procession. When: Saturday, May 11 at 5 pm. Where: Our Lady of Fatima (4747 30 St. SE, Calgary). For
more information, contact Linda at 403-700-7124
MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSES
Catholic Family Service provides Marriage Preparation programs. Upcoming sessions: May 10-12. For more information or to register , contact 587-
896-2891 | cfs-ab.org LIFE WEEK 2019
-Mass for Life. On Monday, May 6, you are invited to St. Mary’s Cathedral for Euchar istic Adoration from 5:30 to 7 pm followed by the annual
Mass for Life at 7 pm presided by Bishop William McGrattan. For more information, please call 403-218-5516.
-March for Life in Edmonton, May 9. The Knights of Columbus have arranged for buses to Edmonton, leaving Calgary on Thursday, May 9 at 8 am and
arriving back at approximately 6:30 pm. For more information, about the twelfth Annual Alberta March for Life, details of the schedule and list of speak-
ers, which includes Bishop William McGrattan, see albertamarchforlife.com. To reserve a complimentary seat, call 403-271-7249.
-Hike for Life, May 11. Come support Calgary Pro-Life Association on Saturday, May 11 from 8:30 am to noon at Prince's Island Park. For more infor-
mation, visit calgaryprolife.com
PASTORAL CARE COURSE
The Diocesan Pastoral Care Course will be held on Wednesdays, May 1 to June 5, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, at St. Luke’s Parish (1566 Northmount Dr.
NW, Calgary). This course offers participants a better understanding of pastoral care given to the lonely, shut-ins, the sick and dying, as well as the visit-
ing skills required for a Pastoral Care minister. Register: http://events.calgarydiocese.ca | 403-218-5501 LAY ASSOCIATIONS SPRING SEMINAR
The upcoming Lay Associations Seminar will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 10 am to 2 pm at St. Anthony’s Church (5340 4 St SW, Calgary).
Registration is $15 per person. For more information, call Andie at 403-218-5501 | calgarydiocese.ca MENTAL HEALTH AND ILLNESS WORKSHOP
This is a one-day workshop on a basic understanding of mental health, illness and spirituality. When: Saturday, May 25 from 9 am to 2:30 pm. Where:
St. Mark’s Parish (5552 Madigan Dr. NE, Calgary). Contact: 403-218-5501 or register online at http://events.calgarydiocese.ca SPIRITUAL DIRECTION TRAINING PROGRAM
In September, FCJ Centre will offer a two-year Spiritual Direction Training Program. For more information, contact Sr. Madeleine Gregg at 403-229-
4215. Application deadline: May 31 29TH ANNUAL BISHOP'S GOLF TOURNAMENT
Funds raised support our unsponsored dinners at Feed the Hungry, ensuring we do not miss a Sunday dinner. This year's golf tournament is Monday,
June 10 at Silver tip Resor t, Canmore. For more information, visit feedthehungrycalgary.ca or
contact Doreen at 403-218-5522 OPEN HOUSE AT ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY
St. Mary's University is hosting an Open House for all prospective students on Wednesday, May 15 from 6 to 8 pm in McGivney Hall. In Fall 2019, St.
Mary's will launch its newest degree, a four-year B.A. in Social Justice and Catholic Studies. More information at stmu.ca WEEKLY MASS AT ST. PATRICK’S FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | Every Sunday at 5 pm St. Patrick’s (1414 Shawnessy Blvd SW, Calgary)
will celebrate this particular Mass as a loving and open environment of acceptance, inclusion and understanding. This Mass is dedicated to people with
intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families, caregivers, teachers and friends. NEWS.CalgaryDiocese.ca | WHAT’S HAPPENING in the DIOCESE. Contact: 403-218-5500 or E-mail: [email protected]
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary
Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre
For April 28th, 2019 | 2nd Sunday of Easter
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MINISTRY CONTACT INFO
Adoration Chris Kiegler [email protected] 403-803-8399
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 Spencer Mortimer [email protected]
KofC—St. James Dave Wilson [email protected]
KofC—St. Michael’s Joe Bews 403-558-2291
Music Ministry Maureen MacLennan [email protected]
Liturgical Committee Joanne Yurko [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
Leanne Kilcommons [email protected] 403-938-2291
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]
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
at Foothills Country Hospice
TOWN HALL MEETING SATURDAY, MAY 4th, 2019 9:00AM – NOON
LOCATION: Heritage Pointe Golf Club
The Foothills Country Hospice Board of Directors is revisiting
the decision not to be a provisioning site for Medical Assistance
in Dying (MAiD) at the hospice. This Town Hall meeting will
provide an opportunity for learning and conversations about
MAiD.
Everyone Is Welcome to Attend! Please R.S.V.P. to Kelly @ 403-995-4673 or
[email protected] by May 1st, 2019
Please contact Amy (Youth Ministry Coordinator) for More Info!
ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER
Safeway/Sobeys & Save-On Foods Gift Cards
Mar 1 - Mar 31, 2019 $5,400.00
Year to date Sold $20,300.00
Proceeds to the Parish $1,116.50
Children’s Collection 2019
Week: $168.70
Year to date: $2,162.95
Alberta’s
Children’s HOSPITAL
ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER
Together in Action
Weekly Goal: $837.00
April 21st: $135.00
YTD Collections: $7,072.00
2019 Goal $43,497
Building Fund
April 21, 2019 $850.00
Month to date: $4,275.00
Monthly Payment: $7,289.00
Mortgage Balance: $452,201.00
Sunday Collections April 14, 2019 April 21, 2019
Collections: $10,043.90 Collections: $ 13,223.10 Preauthorized: $2,215.38 Preauthorized: $ 2,215.38
Total: $12,259.28 Total: $ 15,438.48 Goal: $9,461.54 Goal: $9,461.54
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April 28th, 2019 ~ 2nd Sunday of Easter
“Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the
Father has sent me, so I send you.’” (John 20:21)
Peace – the first gift of the risen Lord. Just as
Jesus sent the apostles out into the world, so
too, He sends us. As disciples of Jesus, we are
called to be grateful and generous. Look for op-
portunities to share His peace, not only within
our local parish boundaries, but outside of them
as well. In giving, we receive the peace of Jesus
Christ.
Stewardship Reflection
Prayer for Confirmation Holy Spirit, strengthen our youth who are making the
Sacrament of Confirmation with your gifts of Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety and
Fear of the Lord, and serve as a disciple of Christ. Grant that they may grow into the fullness of the stature of Christ. Fill them with the joy of your presence. In-
crease in them the fruit of your Spirit. Help them to ex-perience and trust your dwelling within, so that they can
count on your guidance today and every day. Show us the way to help one another become better disci-ples of Jesus Christ, sharing your love with our world and
with each person we meet. Come Holy Spirit, Come!
Cut out the below Prayer for Confirmation & consider praying it each day for our Confirmation Candidates
until they receive the Sacrament on May 25th.
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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!
* Urns for Cremation
Seniors Group
Meets the
1st & 3rd
Thursdays
after daily
Mass!
Come Join Us!
Alberta March for Life 2019 Edmonton—May 9th
The St. James Knights of Columbus have sponsored seven seats on a bus to Edmonton on Thursday May 9 to participate in the Culture of Life Alberta Walk for Life. These seats have been reserved for St James and St Michaels parishioners at no cost to the participants. The bus will leave St. Bonaventure Parish at 8 am and arrive back in Calgary by 6:30pm. Should you wish to reserve a seat on the bus and participate in this im-portant Culture of Life event please please contact the Parish office or e mail Dave Wilson at “[email protected]". The deadline for reserving seats is March 28, 2019.