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St. James Church 338060 – 32nd St. East

(Street Address only)

Okotoks

Pastoral Staff

Pastor: FR. LUCIANO CORTOPASSI

[email protected]

*Appts to be arranged through the parish office

Religious Education: LEANNE PLAMONDON

[email protected]

Youth Ministry Coordinator: AMY HEGGENSTALLER-BOON

[email protected]

Administrative Asst: CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN

Submissions for the bulletin go to:

[email protected]

DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 10:00am

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: [email protected]

Parish Website: http://

stjamesparishokotoks.wordpress.com

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

Sep 24 - Sep 30):

Mass Times:

Sun: 11:00am & 7:00pm Tues: 7:00pm Thurs 9:30am 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

St. Michael’s Church 402 Government Road (Street address only)

Black Diamond

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://stjamesparishrc.com/

Upcoming Events and Activities

ST. JAMES DINNER AND FUNDRAISER FOR OUR

PARISH Meal Prepared by Fr. Luciano and Chefs Richard & Connie

When: Sat, Oct 21st (after Mass)

Where: St. James Parish Hall

Who: Everyone is invited!

Cost: $35 for adults

$15 for children (6-17yrs) *Children 5 and under Free

Stewardship Sunday

Stewardship Sundays will take place Sept 23 & 24,

and Sept 30 & Oct 1, 2017 at all masses. Please

take some time to pray about ways you can

contribute your time and talent to the Parish.

Information regarding the different ways to be

involved in ministry can be found in the Narthex.

*Ministers most needed:

Eucharistic ministers,

ushers, altar servers and

all ministries for Sunday

evening Masses.

Please Note: There will be NO Weekday Masses for the week of Oct 3-6. Fr. Luciano as well as other priests of the Diocese will be away for Priest Study Days.

St. James CWL

Mark your Calendars! Our Annual

Thanksgiving Pie sale will be held on

Saturday, September 30th and Sunday,

October 1st after all masses. The cost is $10.00.

The St. James CWL Parish Council will be celebrating

their 75th Anniversary on Saturday, November 18th at

the 5:30 pm mass with Bishop William

McGrattan. Invitations will be mailed out this

weekend. Tickets available for sale on October 15th and

October 22nd after the 11:00 am Mass only or can be

purchased anytime from Vi Lake. The cost is $30.00 per

person. Questions, email Vi at [email protected] or phone

403-938-2369.

Let us welcome, into our parish community, all the children who have received the Sacrament of Baptism today.

Elisia Krammer Ivy Perrault Bliss Perrault

GOD BLESS YOU & CONGRATULATIONS!

Looking for a way to Serve?

Treasurer required for St. Vincent de Paul. Training will be provided. Please contact Julie at [email protected] or leave a message at 403-938-0562.

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH St. James Par ish Page 3

Mass Times & Mass Intentions

Activities For The Week

Sunday - Sept 24

9:00am - St. Michael’s

George Martin

11:00am - St. James

Adriaan van Delst 7:00pm - St. James

People of the Parish

Stewardship Sunday, join us in the Parish Hall for Treats & Coffee after all Masses

Sobey’s & Save-On Gift Cards available after Mass, St. James Church Coffee Sunday following 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church Baptisms following 11am Mass, St. James Church

Monday - Sept 25

NO MASS

Tuesday - Sept 26

7:00pm - St. James

Thelma Ostroski

St. JPII Opening School Mass 10am, St. James Church Reconciliation after Mass 7:30-8:30pm Adoration following 7pm Mass RCIT 7-9pm, St. James Church, St. Joseph Room

Wednesday - Sept 27


Carole Stubbs

Thursday - Sept 28

9:30am - St. James

Andrzej Jakobowski

St. Francis Opening School Mass 9:30am, St. James Church 2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church “Rivers of Living Water” Prayer Group – 7:00 PM, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room.

Come join us in songs of praise, talks & prayer time. Stay for coffee & fellowship.

HIS Choir Practice 7:30-10pm, St. James Church

Friday - Sept 29


In Thanksgiving

Adoration following 9am Mass Youth Music Practice 3:30-5pm, St. James Church

Saturday - Sept 30

5:30pm - St. James

Victoriano Galvan


Sunday - Oct 1


Joseph Louis Jaspar

11:00am - St. James

Thelma Ostroski 7:00pm - St. James

People of the Parish


Coffee Sunday following 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church

* Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass Located Center aisle behind the Priest

*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 time of registration.

FIRST RECONCILIATION 2017 For students in Grades 3 and up. ALL CLASSES WILL BE MONDAYS 6:30pm-8pm. Parent & student to attend each session. Cost $30.

Monday, October 2 @ 6:30pm

Commitment Mass Oct 14 & 15

Please attend one of the following Commitment Masses: Sat 5:30pm or Sun 11am or 7pm at St. James or 9am at St. Michael’s

Monday, October 16 @ 6:30pm Monday, October 23 @ 6:30pm Monday, November 6 @ 6:30pm Retreat and final session:

Saturday, Nov 18 @ 9am-12pm

1st Reconciliation Penitential Service

Wednesday, Nov 22 @ 7pm

CONFIRMATION 2018 For students in Grades 6,7,8 and up. ALL CLASSES WILL BE MONDAYS 6:30pm-8pm. Parent & student to attend each session. Cost $40. Monday, January 15 @ 6:30pm

Commitment Mass Jan 20 & 21

Please attend one of the following Commitment Masses: Sat 5:30pm or Sun 11am or 7pm at St. James or 9am at St. Michael’s Monday, January 29 @ 6:30pm Monday, February 12 @ 6:30pm Monday, March 5 @ 6:30pm Monday, March 19 @ 6:30pm Monday, April 9 @ 6:30pm Monday, April 23 @ 6:30pm Retreat & Rehearsal:

· Saturday, April 28 @ 9am-1pm Celebration of Confirmation with Bishop William McGrattan -

Friday May 4 @ 7pm

FIRST COMMUNION 2018 For students in Grades 2 & up. ALL CLASSES WILL BE MONDAYS 6:30pm-8pm. Parent and student are to attend each session. Cost $30.

Monday, March 26 @ 6:30pm Commitment Mass Apr 14 & 15

Please attend one of the following Commitment Masses: Sat 5:30pm or Sun 11am or 7pm at St. James or 9am at St. Michael’s Monday, April 16 @ 6:30pm Monday, April 30 @ 6:30pm Monday, May 14 @ 6:30pm Retreat & Rehearsal:

Saturday, May 26 @ 9am-12pm 1st Communion Sacramental Mass:

Saturday & Sunday, June 2 & 3, 2018 (at all Masses)

Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) 2017-2018 This program is designed for all children from grades 2-6 who desire to receive the Catholic Sacraments they have missed and for any children who wish to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. ALL CLASSES WILL BE WEDNESDAYS FROM 6:30 - 8pm. At St. James Church.

Wednesday, Nov 29 @ 6:30pm

Wednesday, Dec 13 @ 6:30pm

Wednesday, Jan 17 @ 6:30pm

Wednesday, Jan 31 @ 6:30pm

Baptism Date: Saturday, Feb 10, 2018 @ 5:30pm

Rite of Christian Initiation of Teens (RCIT) 2017-2018 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 the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, starting Sept 26th, from 7-9pm at St. James Church. Please contact the Parish Office for more information at 403-938-3122.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) 2017-2018 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 Tuesdays from 7-9pm at St. James Church. For more information please call the Parish Office at 403-938-3122. Starting Oct. 10th.

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 2nd and 4th 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. Next Session : Wednesday, September 13th, 2017 @ 7pm

(If your child is older than seven years and in need of baptism, please contact the parish office at 403-938-3122.) *NEW* As per Diocesan guidelines, the following documents are now required when requesting baptism:

Birth Certificate of child Baptismal Certificate of parent(s) Annotated Baptismal Certificate of Godparents

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:

Next Session : October 20th & October 21, 2017 Includes follow up meetings with Sponsor couples.

Cost is $150.00 per couple. *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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Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre

For September 24th, 2017 | 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time

BISHOP'S DINNER Tickets are selling fast for Bishop McGrattan's very first Bishop’s Dinner. Coming up on Thursday, October 19, our keynote, Michael Chiasson, and Bishop McGrattan will share their thoughts on how youth will impact the future of our Faith. Catholic singer/songwriter Janelle is our musical guest, featuring the Bishop Carroll High School Choir. Tickets are $175 or $1400/table of 8. For more information contact Samantha at 403-218-5531 or [email protected]. Purchase tickets online at my.calgarydiocese.ca/bishopsdinner.

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP SPEAKING SERIES & BUILDING A VIBRANT PARISH SEMINAR

The Office of Stewardship is pleased to bring back Tracy Earl Welliver, an international Catholic speaker, author, teacher, and stewardship coach with more than 20 years experience in parish ministry. He will host talks focusing on ‘Everyday Stewardship & Building a Vibrant Parish Seminar’ from September 25th to 29th at 4 parishes in the Diocese of Calgary. The series are meant for all parishioners to build a closer daily relationship with Christ.

Building a Vibrant Parish Seminar at the Catholic Pastoral Centre will be on September 27th to 28th, for all Parish Priests, Parish Employees and Parish Leaders. For the entire schedule please call Eden D’Souza, Diocesan Stewardship Coordinator at 403-218-5520 or email [email protected]

DAY RETREAT FOR MEN WITH MOST REV. FREDERICK HENRY, BISHOP EMERITUS OF CALGARY Stand Firm in Faith: Day Retreat for Men will take place at St. Luke's Parish on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. For more information and registration please contact Margaret at 403-282-9488, email: [email protected] or Sr. Katrina at 587-755-1019, email: [email protected].

WOMEN AT THE HEART OF PEACE – FALL ACTION CAMPAIGN WORKSHOP Join Us! Development & Peace Fall Action Campaign Workshop – ‘Women at the Heart of Peace’, on October 14th from 10 am - 2 pm at Canadian Martyr’s Parish, 835 Northmount Dr. NW, Calgary. For more information, contact Marilou Legeyt at [email protected] or call 403-218-5519.

DIOCESAN PASTORAL CARE COURSE The Fall Diocesan Pastoral Care Training Program will begin on Tuesday September 26 and run for 7 consecutive Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm - 9:30pm until November 7. The program will be held at St. Michael's Parish, 800 - 85 Street SW. This course will introduce you to the basic visiting skills required for Pastoral Care Ministry in the health care facilities or parish. Registration fee: $50. For more information and to register, call: 403-218-5501, Email: [email protected], or online at www.calgarydiocese.ca.

THE JOY OF LOVE REFLECTION GROUP

The Family’s Urgent Mission Today – 6 sessions featuring video, witness, and dialogue segments exploring the major themes of Amoris Laetitia. Designed for pastors, pastoral ministers, and all those committed to promoting holiness in family life, our domestic church. Wednesday evenings, October 4 – November 8. 7-9 pm at the Catholic Pastoral Centre. Cost: $35 includes study materials. Refreshments provided. RSVP to Alida at 403-218-5505 or email: [email protected].

TRANSITIONS A 15-week peer support program for those recently separated or divorced. Participants will meet every week to reflect upon and discuss topics such as self-esteem, stress, anger, guilt, blame, loneliness, forgiveness, blended families and more. The next program will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 27. More or to register, call 403-218-5505.

DIOCESAN BEREAVEMENT CARE EDUCATION PROGRAM The Diocesan Bereavement Care Education will teach you the skills to offer your presence and support in a caring way. This is a 2 part program held over two weekends, October 27 & 28 and November 3 & 4 at St. Bonaventure Parish, 1600 Acadia Drive SE. For more information and to register please visit our website at www.calgarydiocese.ca, call 403-218-5501, or email [email protected]. ALZHEIMER WORKSHOP Holy Spirit Parish will be hosting an Alzheimer Workshop on October 14 from 9:00am - 2:30pm. This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. For more information and to register please visit our News and Events page at www.calgarydiocese.ca, call 403-218-5501, or email: [email protected].

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Ministry Contact Information

Adoration Renee Fietz [email protected] 403-995-2029, Cell 403-880-5937

Bereavement Ministry Barbara Zimmer [email protected]

Children’s Liturgy NEW LEADER NEEDED

Coffee Sunday Dana Wiens [email protected]

Couples for Christ Pro-gram

Julius Strachan 403-630-5291 [email protected]

Finance Council Dave Wilson 403-995-2201

Girls T&T NEW LEADER NEEDED

K of C - St. James Elie Plamondon [email protected]

K of C - St. Michael’s Ernie Bird [email protected]

Men’s Prayer Group Stefan Schwarz 403-850-2057 [email protected]

Music Ministry Leanne Plamondon 403-938-3122

Parish Pastoral Council

Pastoral Care Mary McGinness 403-995-0202

Prayer Chain Vi Lake [email protected]

RCIA Leanne Plamondon [email protected]

403-938-3122

Rivers of Living Water Prayer Group

Kim Jakobowski [email protected]

Senior’s Group [email protected]

St. James’ Boy’s Youth Group

Stefan Schwarz 403-850-2057 [email protected]

St. James Catholic Women’s League

Shirley Mutschler [email protected]

St. James Women’s Coffee & Connections

NEW LEADER NEEDED

St. Vincent de Paul

Julie Ann Heggenstaller 403-938-0562 [email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul

- Black Diamond John Walsh 403-933-4955

Stewardship Colleen Mortimer [email protected]

Youth Music Ministry Jasmine Siqueira [email protected] 403-999-1321

Youth Ministry Amy Heggenstaller-Boon [email protected]

ELIZABETH HOUSE CHARITY EVENT Join Elizabeth House, a program of the Diocese of Calgary, on September 30 for the 2017 Ride for Refuge. Walk, ride or donate and help transform lives, two generations at a time! Sign up at www.rideforrefuge.org/charity/elizabethhousecalgary or call 403-228-9724 for more information.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE PRAYER VIGIL TO END ABORTION Prayer warriors are needed to end the killing of unborn babies from Wednesday Sept 27 to Sunday Nov 5, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm across from the Kensington (Abortion) Clinic, 2431 - 5 Ave NW. Individuals, families & parish groups are welcome. Contact Jairo at 403-870-3905 or [email protected] to arrange a day to pray. Check the guidelines & news: www.40daysforlife.com/calgary.

RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY - CALGARY LIFE CHAIN A peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life standing in honor of 59 million lives lost to abortions on Oct. 1 from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm on Macleod Trail between Heritage Dr and Southland Dr. Bring your family. For more information contact [email protected]

We will be changing our Sunday

Evening Mass times from 7pm to

either 5:30pm or

6:00pm.

This change is to

serve young families

and future youth

programming.

For the following

two weekends (Sept

23&24 and Sept 30&Oct 1st) we will

be surveying our parishioners to see

which time works best for them and

their families.

ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER

Safeway & Sobeys Gift Cards

Aug 1 to Aug 31, 2017 $2,400.00

Year to date Sold $29,850.00

Proceeds to the Parish $2,238.75

Together in Action

Weekly Goal: $1,016.00

Collections: $713.25

Over/(Short): $(302.75)

Building Fund

Sept 17, 2017 $1,715.00

Month to date: $3,005.00

Monthly Payment: $7,289.00

Mortgage Balance: $554,049.78

Children’s Collection

Week: $78.90

Year to date: $3,271.86

To be donated in December 2017

INCOME YTD 2017 YTD 2016 BUDGET 2017

Total/Income 343,042.00 347,174.00 363,576.00

Expenses:

Salaries 135,075.00 170,297.00 161,704.00

Operating 166,879.00 149,408.00 144,645.00

Programs 28,887.00 19,936.00 26,914.00

Total Expense 330,841.00 339,641.00 333,263.00

Net Income 12,200.00 7,533.00 30,312.00

FINANCIAL STATEMENT JAN - AUG 2017

Sunday Collections

Sep 10, 2017 Sep 17, 2017 Collections: $6,418.80 Collections: $6,499.35 Preauthorized: $1,662.46 Preauthorized: $1,662.46

Total: $8,081.26 Total: $8,161.81 Goal: $8,269.00 Goal: $8,269.00

FINANCIAL FACTS

We are now selling Save-on Foods gift cards!

$19,354.20

TIA 2017 Goal

$48,764.00

St. Vincent de Paul - Okotoks, Report

A total of $7,400.39 was

spent for the months of June

to September, providing

assistance to local people. Sixteen home

visits were done, serving 22 adults and 18

children, with a total of 51 volunteer

hours. Assistance was given in the form of

utilities, food, rent, fuel and daily living

needs. Year to Date

Revenue: $25,579.93. Year to Date

Expenses: $32,738.47. Thank you for your

prayers and continued support! We wish

each of you God’s blessing.

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POSITION AVAILABLE Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting respect for life is accepting applications for an EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CONSULTANT. Your primary responsibility is to present the program pertaining to the development of the unborn child and respect for self and others in grades 5-12 and to other interested groups. Candidates must have an understanding of young people and a strong conviction regarding respect for life. Excellent public speaking skills is a must as well as own transportation and ability to travel across the city and surrounding communities. Employment opportunity will be posted until the competition closes on October 15, 2017

For more information about this position, qualification and application details contact the office at [email protected] or call (403)243-0691.

Stewardship Reflection:

September 24, 2017 - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“So the last will be first and the first last” -

MATTHEW 20:16

You’ve heard the saying “it’s not where you start, but how you finish.” This certainly applies to this Bible passage. We have a responsibility not only for our own lives, but for the lives of others as well. We are called to generously share our gifts with others, not hoard them for our own use. Our gratitude and generosity helps us live “God-centered” lives and not “self-centered” lives.

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