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St. James Church 338060 – 32nd St. East
(Street Address only)
Okotoks
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
(OCT 20 - OCT 26):
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 after 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
PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor: FR. LUCIANO CORTOPASSI
Associate Pastor: FR. TROY NGUYEN
*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
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9:00-12:30 & 1:00-3:00pm
*Closed 12:30-1pm for Lunch*
*Closed 3rd Friday of the Month
FORMED Parish Code TPWN47. https://formed.org/
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]
Upcoming Events and Activities
St. James Catholic Women’s League (CWL)
THANK YOU to all our members and parishioners who
provided a variety of home baked pies for our Annual
Thanksgiving Pie Sale. We sold 150+ pies. A special
thank you to the pizza restaurants in our community who
support us by annually providing their boxes for our pies: Boston
Pizza and Pizzaberg. We are also grateful for the continued support
from Save On Foods and Sobeys who donated gift cards. WE ESPE-
CIALLY THANK YOU, OUR PARISHIONERS, FOR YOUR
CONTINUED SUPPORT IN MAKING OUR ANNUAL THANKS-
GIVING PIE SALE SUCH A GREAT SUCCESS!
PLEASE NOTE! !!
All new and existing members will need to sign-up on Stewardship Sundays.
Training Dates for 2019/2020 Liturgical
Ministries for New and Existing Ministers
Altar Servers: Oct 20th @ 12:30pm Adult Servers: Oct 23rd @ 7pm *please note mandatory for all Adult Servers Eucharistic Ministers: Nov 3rd @ 12:30pm, Nov 4th @ 7pm Lectors: Nov 3rd @ 12:30pm, Nov 6th @ 7pm Ushers: Nov 3rd @ 12:30pm, Nov 4th @ 7pm
If you are in need of training and you are unable to
attend the dates listed, please contact Joanne Yurko:
Spaces still available for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd!
Level 1 Atrium for 3 – 6 year olds
Fridays: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Pick up a registration form
from the parish office.
St. James Par ish Page 3 THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
ass Times & Mass Intentions
Activities For The Week
Sunday - Oct 20
7:30am - St. James
Logan Waddell
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Fr. Lukas Drapal
11:00am - St. James
Cameron Endersby
5:30pm - St. James
People of the Parish
Second Collection—World Mission Sunday Knights Breakfast after 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church Coffee Sunday after 11am Mass, St. James Parish Hall Altar Server Training 12:30pm, St. James Church YOU Program TOB Session 2-4pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room
Monday - Oct 21
NO MASS
First Reconciliation Prep Session #2: 6:30-8pm, St. James Parish Hall SVP Meeting 7:30--9:30pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room
Tuesday - Oct 22
7:00pm - St. James
Theodore Cote & Family
St. Francis of Assisi School Opening Mass 10am, St. James Church Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 9:30-11:30am, St. James Church, St. Kateri Room RCIA Meeting 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Bro. Andre Room
Wednesday - Oct 23
7:30am - St. James
Ed Zimmer
9:00am - St. Michael’s
June Townley
Youth Ministry Sr. High Night 6:30-8:30pm, St. James Parish Hall Baptism Prep Session 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room Adult Server Training 7-8pm, St. James Church Proper
Thursday - Oct 24
9:30am - St. James
Jennifer Cook
“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 - Oct 25
7:30am - St. James
Patricia Obrigewitsch
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Michael Boon
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 1-3pm, St. James Church, St. Kateri Room
Saturday - Oct 26
5:30pm - St. James
Robert Arsenault & Family
Living Nativity Fundraiser Dinner 7pm, St. James Parish Hall
Sunday - Oct 27
7:30am - St. James
Jared Lowe
9:00am - St. Michael’s
Stuart Robertson
11:00am - St. James
Jihane Allen
5:30pm - St. James
People of the Parish
Coffee Sunday after 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church Coffee Sunday after 11am Mass, St. James Parish Hall
ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER
Safeway/Sobeys & Save-On Foods Gift Cards
Sept 1—Sept 30, 2019 $11,550.00
Year to date Sold $53,350.00
Proceeds to the Parish $2,934.25
Children’s Collection 2019
Oct 13th: $78.30
Year to date: $4,387.70
Alberta’s
Children’s HOSPITAL
ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER
Together in Action
Weekly Goal: $837.00
October 13th: $589.25
YTD Collections: $24,017.15 YTD Goal: $33,480.00
2019 Goal $43,497
Building Fund
October 13, 2019 $ 2,841.00
Month to date: $ 3,953.50
Monthly Payment: $7,289.00
Mortgage Balance: $419,227.91
Sunday Collections Oct 6, 2019 October 13, 2019
Collections: $ 7,222.30 Collections: $ 8,050.20 Preauthorized: $ 2,649.23 Preauthorized: $ 2,649.23
Total: $ 9,871.53 Total: $ 10,699.43 Goal: $9,461.54 Goal: $9,461.54
St. James Par ish Page 4
October 20th, 2019 ~ 29th Sunday Ordinary Time
“…proclaim the word, be persistent whether it is con-
venient or inconvenient...” (2 Timothy 4:2)
It is not always convenient to be a good
steward, especially when all the temptations
of our busy and materialistic world get in the
way. Now add our own pride and ego into
the equation and living a stewardship life-
style may be downright uncomfortable! Re-
member, God didn’t call us to be comforta-
ble. He called us to be faithful.
Stewardship Reflection
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ST. JAMES PARISH - SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION - 2019-2020 Registration for all sacraments for Parishioners of St. James & St. Michael’s
~ Ongoing at the Parish Office ~ *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.*
First Reconciliation 2019
For students in Grades 2 and up. ALL CLAS-SES WILL BE MONDAYS 6:30pm-8pm. Parent & student to attend each session. Cost $25.
Parent and Child Sessions:
Session #2: Monday, October 21st Session #3: Monday, November 4th Session #4: Monday, November 18th Retreat:
• Saturday, Nov 23rd @ 9am-12pm
1st Reconciliation Penitential Service
• Wednesday, Nov 27th @ 7pm
First Communion 2020
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 $25.
Session #1: Monday, April 20th Session #2: Monday, April 27th Blessing at Mass : Sat. May 2nd @ 5:30pm
Session #3: Monday, May 11th Session #4: Monday, May 25th Retreat & Rehearsal:
• Saturday, May 30th @ 9am-12:30pm 1st Communion Sacramental Mass:
• Saturday & Sunday, June 6th & 7th, 2020 (at all Masses)
*Extra Registration Date: Mon. Mar 23rd @3pm-8pm, St. James Church
Confirmation 2020
For students in Grade 6 and up. ALL CLAS-SES WILL BE MONDAYS 6:30pm-8pm. Parent & student to attend each session. Cost $40.
Parent Only Retreat: Thurs. Dec 12th
Session #1: Monday, January 27th
Blessing at Mass : Sat. Feb 8th @ 5:30pm
Session #2: Monday, February 24th Session #3: Monday, March 9th Session #4: Monday, March 30th Service Day Retreat: Saturday, May 2nd @ 9am Rehearsal: • Friday, May 15th @ 7pm Celebration of Confirmation with Bishop William McGrattan: • Saturday, May 16th @ 5:30pm
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
Wed, October 23rd, 2019 *Baptism Certificate of parent(s) Wed, December 4th, 2019 *Annotated Baptismal Certificate Saturday, January 18th, 2020 of Godparent(s) This is a baptism Wed, March 4th, 2020 certificate that shows date of Wed, April 22nd, 2020 Confirmation as well. Wed, June 3rd, 2020
MARRIAGE PREPARATION Phone the Parish Office at least 6 months before marriage and make an appointment. Marriage preparation sessions are mandatory for those pre-paring for marriage. Cost is $150.00 per couple. Sessions run Friday @ 7-9pm and continue Saturday @ 9am-4pm on the following dates:
February 7th & 8th, 2020 April 24th & 25th, 2020
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. 9th.
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 the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month from 7-9pm at St. James Church beginning October 8th, 2019.
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 October 1st, 2019.
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]
RED MASS WITH BISHOP MCGRATTAN The Saint Thomas More Lawyers' Guild of Calgary is pleased to invite all judges, lawyers, paralegals, assistants, clerks, and other members of the legal
profession and related professions, as well as family and friends, to Calgary’s annual Red Mass, to be held at 5 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Bishop William McGrattan will preside, with a reception to follow in the St. Mary’s Cathedral Hall. A ticket is required for those who wish to attend the catered reception following
the Mass. To register, visit http://events.calgarydiocese.ca ONE ROCK EVENING PROGRAM FOR ALL AGES | Don't miss out on the evening program for all ages at One Rock. When: Saturday, Oct. 26
from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Guest speakers: Paul J. Kim, Emily Wilson and Ken Yasinski. There will be Adoration with praise and worship, and a chance to check out the Ven-
dor Exhibition Hall. Tickets: Adults $20, Children $10 (under 12 is free). Register online at onerock.ca CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD ASSOCIATION OF CANADA NATIONAL GATHERING | You are invited to attend
the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Association of Canada (CGSAC) National Gathering on the weekend of Nov. 1 & 2, at St. Mary’s University, Calgary. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a children’s faith formation ministry rooted in Montessori principles. Come and learn how we share the Good News with children starting at the age of
3. Principles of this catechesis can enhance your own catechetical ministry with all children. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. Registra-
tion deadline is Oct. 25. To register online, visit www.cgsac.ca CATECHIST SCHOOL AT 2019 WESTERN CONFERENCE FOR THE CATECHUMENATE Mary Birmingham and Nick Wagner of TeamRCIA will be delivering 2 full days (Friday/Saturday) of Catechist School where you will gain confidence
in your ministry, understand the principles of the RCIA journey and practice proven adult learning models. When: Nov. 22 & 23 at St. Anthony’s Parish in Calgary. Register
online at http://western-catechumenate.blogspot.com/
FINDING FAITH FOR MENTAL HEALTH Two out of five Canadians suffer mental health issues. Can faith make a difference? The Catholic Pastoral Centre invites you to a 3-session workshop on Mental Health.
When: Thursdays, 7 to 9 pm on November 14, 21 & 28. Where: Catholic Pastoral Centre (120 17 Ave SW, Calgary). To register, contact 403-218-5523 or
online at http://events.calgarydiocese.ca
SAVE THE DATE: LIVING NATIVITY WITH ST. JAMES IN OKOTOKS | Save the date for the Living Nativity with St. James in Okotoks. When:
Saturday, Dec. 14 from 4 to 8 pm (Mass at 5:30 pm in the church). Where: St. James' Church parking lots (338060 32 St. East, Okotoks). Cost is free. For more infor-
mation, contact 403-938-3122 or email [email protected]
TRANSCENDENT St. Mary's University invites you to the "Transcendent" series, to learn how Liturgy points us to the truth, beauty and goodness of God with speaker Dr. Simone Brosig (Liturgy Consultant / Director, Diocese of Calgary). When: Tuesdays, 6 to 8:30 pm on Nov. 12, 26 & 23 (Talk + Liturgy + Food). Where: St. Mary's University, Calgary
(McGivney Hall). Register at stmu.ca/transcendent | 403-254-3724
WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES MASS WITH THE BISHOP | The Diocesan Mass for the 105th World Day of Mi-grants and Refugees will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral (219 18 Ave SW, Calgary) on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 pm. All the Faith-
ful who wish to dress in their national costume are encouraged to do so. If you have any questions, please contact Theodoric at Theodo-
[email protected] DIOCESAN PASTORAL CARE COURSE The Diocesan Pastoral Care Course will be held on Saturdays, from October 26 to December 7 from 1 pm to 3 pm, at St. Patrick’s Parish (1414
Shawnessy Blvd, SW, Calgary) in the Fr. Lacombe Room. This course equips participants with the understanding necessary to meet the
pastoral care needs of the lonely, shut-ins, the sick and dying, as well as the visiting skills that the Diocese requires of Pastoral Care min-
isters. Register online at http://events.calgarydiocese.ca | 403-218-5501 ONE ROCK 2.0 One Rock 2.0 Young Adult Conference (18-35 years old) is happening on Saturday, Oct. 26! Launch party on Friday, Oct. 25 at the
Calgary Italian Cultural Centre. Main Event on Saturday, Oct. 26 at St. Michael Catholic Community. Featuring: Paul J. Kim, Emily Wil-
son, Joe Melendrez and Ken Yasinski! For more information, go to: onerock.ca | Facebook or Instagram @onerockyyc DEVELOPMENT & PEACE FALL ACTION WORKSHOP - UPDATED DATE: OCT. 26
Please note that the date for the "Care for Our Common Home" D&P Fall Action Workshop is now Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 am to 2
pm, including a potluck lunch. Presenter: Monica Nino, Animator for D&P-Caritas Canada. Special guest speaker: Sr. Marieangel
Marco. Where: Catholic Pastoral Centre (120 17 Ave SW, Calgary). To RSVP, email [email protected] CORPUS CHRISTI ROAST BEEF SUPPER
Corpus Christi Parish invites you to their CWL Roast Beef Supper. When: Sunday, Oct. 27, seatings at 4 pm and 6:30 pm. Where:
Corpus Christi Parish Hall (5931 4 St NW, Calgary). Tickets are $15 for adults (12 and over), $7 for youth (5-11 years), and free for chil-
dren 4 and under. To get tickets, call Mary at 403-274-4304. All are welcome.
FILM SCREENING: OVER 18 You are invited to come to the screening of "OVER 18" - a feature length documentary to help combat pornography addiction, especially
among children and teens. When: Saturday, Nov. 9 at 2 pm. Where: St. Pius X (2424 24 Ave NW, Calgary). SUNG VESPERS & ADORATION
St. Joseph’s Church invites you to set aside one hour for the Lord in a sung Vespers and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Tues-
day, Oct. 29 at 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Where: St. Joseph’s Parish (640 19 Ave NW, Calgary).
NEWS.CalgaryDiocese.ca | FIND OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING in the DIOCESE. Contact: 403-218-5500 | [email protected]
St. James Par ish Page 6
ANNOUNCEMENTS 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
OCTOBER 19/20, 2019
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Ministry Contact
Liturgy
• EMHC: Tara Epp | [email protected]
• LECTOR: Jayme Crawford | [email protected]
• MUSIC: Maureen MacLennan | [email protected]
• ALTAR SERVERS: Patrick Lamontagne | [email protected]
• USHERS: Mark Congram | [email protected]
• CHILDREN’S LITURGY: Karla Seitz | [email protected]
• LITURGY COMMITTEE: Joanne Yurko | [email protected]
Social Justice / Outreach
• ST. VINCENT DE PAUL (OKOTOKS): Tara Epp | 403-938-0562
• ST. VINCENT DE PAUL (BLACK DIAMOND): John Walsh | 403-933-4955
• PRAYER CHAIN: Vi Lake | [email protected]
• BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY: Barbara Zimmer | [email protected]
• PASTORAL CARE - OKOTOKS: Mary McGinness | 403-995-0202
• PASTORAL CARE - BLACK DIAMOND: Mavis Hills | 403-933-4741
Parish Life
• PARISH COUNCIL: Keith Hartman | 403-995-9808 | kshartman-
• FINANCE COUNCIL: Spencer Mortimer | [email protected]
• YOUTH MINISTRY: Amy Heggenstaller-Boon | 403-938-3122
• CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: Leanne Kilcommons | 403-938-2291 |
• KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - OKOTOKS: Dave Wilson | da-
• KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - BLACK DIAMOND: Joe Bews | 403-558-2291
• COUPLES FOR CHRIST: Julius Strachan | 403-630-5291 | jul-
• ADORATION: Chris Kiegler | 403-803-8399 | [email protected]
• RIVERS OF LIVING WATER: [email protected]
• ST. MICHAEL’S CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Jennifer Gill | 403-931-1509
• STEWARDSHIP: Colleen Mortimer | [email protected]
Sacraments
Leanne Plamondon | 403-938-3122 ext. 105
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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!
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