Pastoral Staff

Pastor: FR. LUCIANO CORTOPASSI

Luciano.cortopassi@calgarydiocese.ca

*Appts to be arranged through the parish office

Religious Education: LEANNE PLAMONDON

religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com

Administrative Asst: CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN

Submissions for the bulletin go to:

bulletin@stjamesparishrc.com

DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 12 NOON

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: office@stjamesparishrc.com

Parish Website: http://

stjamesparishokotoks.wordpress.com

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday - Friday 8:30-12:00 & 1:00-3:30pm

*Closed for the Noon Hour*

*Closed 3rd Friday of the Month

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

May 14 - May 20):

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 Building

and

Sustaining

One Parish

Upcoming Events and Activities

Stewardship Reflection:

May 14, 2017-5th Sunday of Easter

“The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” 1 PETER 2:7

Everyone is given unique gifts. Many people are able to recognize their talents and abilities, but there are many people who are unsure of

their gifts. This may make them feel worthless. If you know someone who is struggling for a

direction in life, give them a little encouragement. Help them discern how they might use their skills. No gift is too small or

insignificant.

http://archstl.org/stewardship/page/bulletin-inserts

At St. James Church

WATOTO CHOIR - CONCERT Friday, June 2nd, 2017 @ 7:30pm ¨ Everyone welcome! Invite your friends to

come see this energetic children’s choir from Africa. Host families still needed.

Summer Camp July 10-14, 2017 (Mon - Fri mornings) ¨ This camp is for children entering

Kindergarten to Gr. 6 in Sept 2017 *Please note: we will need a team of people for each event - if you are interested in helping, please contact Leanne at 403-938-3122 or by email religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com.

RENEWAL OF VOWS AND CELEBRATION OF MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES

When: Saturday, May 27th, 2017 Where: St. James Church What: •Mass @ 5:30pm – Includes renewal of vows and special blessing

•Buffet Dinner @ 7:30pm •Dance @ 9:00pm

Cost: $25 each for the anniversary couple $35 each for guests and Parishioners $15 each for children under age 10 Tickets can be purchased at all masses over the next two weekends, as well as at the Parish Office.

This celebration is for all those who are celebrating a milestone anniversary (5, 10, 15 etc) in 2017, their families, their guests, and Parishioners of St. James and St. Michael’s.

Bereavement Ministry Our Bereavement team are caregivers trained in bereavement, pastoral and/or palliative care; who have experienced the journey of grief and loss. We understand that grief is an ongoing process and we are willing to walk with you in your journey to meaning. If you would like a visit or phone call from one of our team members, please contact the Parish Office at 403-938-3122.

All parishioners are invited to join in the prayer of the Divine Mercy Chaplet on the First Sunday of the month prior to mass, at St. Michael’s, next one June 4th, and the 2nd Friday of the month during adoration following 9am Mass, next one June 9, at St. Michael’s.

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

Mass Times & Mass Intentions

Activities For The Week

Sunday - May 14

9:00am - St. Michael’s Clayton & Connie Allen Family

11:00am - St. James

Dr. John O’Callaghan 7:00pm - St. James

People of the Parish

1st Communion Sacramental Mass 11am & 7pm St. James Church Deluxe Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast following 11am Mass, St. James Church Cake & Coffee following 7pm Mass (1st Communion), St. James Parish Hall Coffee Sunday following 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church

Monday - May 15

NO MASS

St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 7:30-9pm, St. James Church St. Raphael Room

Tuesday - May 16

7:00pm - St. James No Week Day Mass Senior’s Group 1-3pm, St. James Parish Hall Men’s Prayer Group 8-9pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room

Wednesday - May 17

9:00am - St. Michael’s

No Week Day Mass Acoustic Choir Practice 10-11:30am, St. James Church Senior High Youth Group 7-9pm, St. James Parish Hall

Thursday - May 18

9:30am - St. James

No Week Day Mass Senior’s Group 10am-12pm, St. James Parish Hall 2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church

“Rivers of Living Water” Prayer Group 7-8:30 PM, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room. Join us in hymns of praise, talks/sharing & prayers followed by coffee & fellowship.

HIS Choir Practice 8:00-10pm, St. James Church

Friday - May 19

9:00am - St. Michael’s

No Week Day Mass

Parish Office Closed Youth Music Ministry - No Practice Fathers & Sons Group 7pm, Fire Department Presentation, St. James Church

Saturday - May 20

5:30pm - St. James

Fr. Stefan Ganowicz

CWL Hanging Plant sale following 5:30pm Mass, Narthex

Sunday - May 21

9:00am - St. Michael’s

Leo Franken

11:00am - St. James

Clifford Allen & Family 7:00pm - St. James

People of the Parish

CWL Hanging Plant Sale following 11am & 7pm Mass, Narthex Safeway & Sobeys Gift cards available after Mass, St. James Church Knights Breakfast Sunday following 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church

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

Sacramental Preparation 2017 - St. James Parish

If your Child has not received the Sacraments at St. James Church

or St. Michael’s Church, a copy of their certificate of Baptism must

be given at time of registration. If you are interested in learning

more about Sacrament Preparation please contact Leanne by email

at: religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com or call 403-938-3122.

FIRST RECONCILIATION 2017 For Grades 3 and up. Sessions for 2016 have now ended. Registration will

begin again in September 2017.

CONFIRMATION 2017 For Grades 8 and up. Registration will begin again in September 2017.

FIRST COMMUNION 2017 For Grades 2 and up. Sessions for 2016 have now ended. Registration will

begin again in September 2017.

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. Cost is $20.00.

Session Seven: Wednesday, June 14th, 2017 @ 7pm

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 run Friday @ 7-9pm and continue Saturday @ 9am-4pm on the following dates:

Session Four: October 20th & October 21, 2017

Includes follow up meetings with Sponsor couples.

Cost 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. For more information please call the Parish Office at 403-938-3122.

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 wish to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. Sessions will take place bi-weekly on Mondays from 7-9pm at St. James Church. Please contact the Parish Office for more information at 403-938-3122.

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LOVE & LIFE GALA – NATURAL FAMILY

PLANNING (NFP) MINISTRY

The Love & Life Gala is a celebration of NFP ministry

that will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 541

Silvergrove Drive NW, Calgary. Mass begins at 5:00

pm, June 10. Guests will be treated to a dinner,

testimonials, and live music provided by The

Spokeshaves. There will be a toonie bar and silent

auction. All proceeds raised will support NFP ministry.

Event is hosted by NFP Alberta, Marquette Model,

Billings Method with support from FertilityCare™.

Tickets are available at www.billingslife.ca.

Prayer for First

Communicants: Dear Lord, bless your

children as they

prepare to receive the

most holy Body and

Blood of your Son

Jesus Christ. May

they always have a

deep love and respect

for this most holy

sacrament and stay

close to Jesus all their

life. We pray this in

the name of Jesus

Christ our Saviour,

through the

intercession of the

Most

Blessed

Virgin

Mary.

Amen.

No Week-

day Mass

May 15th-

19th.

Saturday 5:30pm Margarita Algadzis Isabella Amon Sophia Amon Vivian Bailey Kylynn Breton Julianna Brown Bronwyn Creelman Cassie Dash Lucas Derdall Mackenzie Dixon Tyson Dyck Isabella Fontaine Felicity Fox Joryn Hempel Noah Hoffarth Skylar Holt Chloe Kearl James Kurz Scarlett Lamontagne Quinn Leinster Julia Len Justin Len Elliot Linton Ryan Mathews Roisin McAuley George McGeachie Kaelan McKernan Madison Meikle Daniel Miller Bryiar Murphy Lainie Nagy Maria Regner

Nelly Sandoval-Beja Lucy Satre Cohen Satre Lucas Schellenberg Denita Tsimaras Olivia Vandal Abigail Warren Evangeline Watts Merritt Webb Sunday 11am Kesler Bachek Justin Bobesich Daniel Bowers Iliana Braden Ryan Braden Sean Braden Luc Burns Hudson Christie Mackenzie Comer Parker Corbett Liam Duffy Owen Duffy Kian Dunphy Lyvia Gill Kayden Haji Bree Janvier Olanrewaju Jide-Odewale Jillian Krsa Kamryn Kutzner Gaile Lanada Owen Marrie Claira McNichol Kenna Motycka

William Ottenbreit Sarah Pelkey Jonas Pettersen Katherine Pettersen Savannah Philpott Cameron Power Jason Provost Ava Pumphrey Olivia Rowan Kylan Rusznak Zsamiah Sagrado Ifedayo Talabi Ryan Vervoort Lauryn Visser Lacey Whiting Zack Zentner Sunday 7pm Ethan Boon Molly Courage-Nixon Camron Frances-Drobot Zoe Frances-Drobot Austin Hanrahan Chase Hanrahan Devyn Hanrahan Ryan Hefferan Ava Heggenstaller Eric Higney-Fraser Keegan Lynch Brendan Nevins-Layte Sutton Rarick Kyler Schinnour Kamille Valdez Ella Wang

Congratulations to all who are receiving their First Communion today! May God guide you and bless you

on your journey of Faith.

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Ministry Contact Information

Adoration Renee Fietz rfietz@telus.net 403-995-2029

Bereavement Ministry

Barbara Zimmer bzimm@telus.net

Children’s Liturgy

Coffee Sunday Dana Wiens coffeesunday@shaw.ca

Couples for Christ Program

Julius Strachan 403-630-5291 julius_strachanjr@yahoo.com

Finance Council Dave Wilson 403-995-2201

Girls T&T

K of C - St. James Elie Plamondon 403-982-9876

K of C - St. Michael’s Ernie Bird birdnest2011@hotmail.com

Men’s Prayer Group

Stefan Schwarz 403-850-2057 stefrschwarz@gmail.com

Music Ministry Leanne Plamondon 403-982-9876

Parish Pastoral Council

Pastoral Care Mary McGinness 403-995-0202

Prayer Chain Vi Lake vilake@telus.net

RCIA Leanne Plamondon religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com

403-938-3122

Rivers of Living Water Prayer Group

Kim Jakobowski kimjakobowski@shaw.ca

Senior’s Group religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com

St. James’ Boy’s Youth Group

Stefan Schwarz 403-850-2057 stefrschwarz@gmail.com

St. James Catholic Women’s League

Shirley Mutschler bsmutsch@telus.net

St. James Women’s Coffee & Connections

Linda Bryson 403-938-7644 dlbryson@hotmail.com

St. Vincent de Paul

Julie Ann Heggenstaller 403-938-0562 jheggenstaller@gmail.com

St. Vincent de Paul

- Black Diamond John Walsh 403-933-4955

Stewardship Colleen Mortimer mortimer@platinum.ca

Youth Music Ministry

Jasmine Siqueira jasminensq@gmail.com 403-9991321

Youth Ministry religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com

St. James Council, Catholic Women's League

(CWL)

REMINDER - our annual hanging basket sale is to be held in the Narthex after masses on Saturday, May 20th and Sunday, May 21st after all Masses. The cost is: $35.00 for the Flower Baskets, $8.00 for Geraniums, and $8.00

for Super Bells (new addition). Please Note: We invite all female students graduating from Holy

Trinity Academy or other high school within the parish

community to apply for our scholarship. For more information

see poster in bulletin and/or on parish bulletin board.

If you are interested in joining the CWL or are in need of more

information, please contact Vi Lake:

vilake@telus.net or phone 403-938-2369.

Our June wind-up will take place on Friday, June

16th at the parish hall. Once again it will be pot

luck. Be sure to mark your calendars. More

information will follow.

Children’s Liturgy has ended and will start up again in

September. A big thank-you to all who help in this

ministry for the Parish!

To find out more about this ministry

and how you can help, please

contact the Parish office. Your help

will be greatly appreciated!

On behalf of the office staff of St. James

Parish, we wish all Mothers,

Grandmothers

and Spiritual

Mothers a very

Blessed and

Happy Mother’s

ST. JAMES FINANCIAL CORNER

Safeway & Sobeys Gift Cards

Apr 1 to Apr 31, 2017 $5,800.00

Year to date Sold $21,200.00

Proceeds to the Parish $1,590.00

Together in Action

Weekly Goal: $1,016.00

Collections: $85.00

Over/(Short): $(931.00)

Building Fund

May 7th, 2017 $812.00

Month to date: $812.00

Monthly Payment: $7,289.00

Mortgage Balance: $576,272.00

Children’s Collection

Week: $65.20

Year to date: $1,864.67

To be donated in December 2017

INCOME YTD 2017 YTD 2016 BUDGET 2017

Total/Income 198,791.00 184,502.00 201,096.00

Expenses:

Salaries 75,587.00 87,928.00 80,852.00

Operating 91,616.00 76,155.00 75,123.00

Programs 10,480.00 10,362.00 13,457.00

Total Expense 177,683.00 174,445.00 169,482.00

Net Income 21,108.00 10,057.00 31,614.00

FINANCIAL STATEMENT JAN - APR 2017

Sunday Collections

Apr 30th, 2017 May 7th, 2017

Collections: $6,806.43 Collections: $7,995.45 Preauthorized: $1,910.54 Preauthorized: $1,910.54

Total: $8,716.97 Total: $9,905.99 Goal: $8,269.00 Goal: $8,269.00

FINANCIAL FACTS

The annual insurance

premium for the

church is $31,304

per year.

$9,112.25

TIA 2017 Goal

$48,764.00

St. Vincent de Paul - Okotoks, Report

A total of $4,998.68 was

spent for the month of

April, providing assistance to local

people. Eight home visits were done,

serving 11 adults and 5 children, with a

total of 29 volunteer hours. Assistance

was given in the form of food, clothing,

rent, transportation costs, and daily living

needs. Year to Date Revenue:

$12,372.03. Year to Date Expenses:

$24,459.04. Thank you for your prayers

and continued support! We wish each of

you God’s blessing.

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D uring the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the priest with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I’m to promise to ‘love, honor

and obey’ and ‘forsaking all others, be faithful to her forever’, I’d appreciate it if you’d just leave that part out.” He slipped the priest the cash and walked away. The wedding day arrived. When it came time for the groom’s vows, the priest looked the young man in the eye and said, “Will you promise to prostrate yourself before her, obey her every command and wish, serve her breakfast in bed every morning of your life and swear eternally before God and your lovely wife that you will not ever even look at another woman, as long as you both shall live? The groom gulped and looked around and then said in a tiny voice, “I do.” Afer the ceremony, the groom pulled the priest aside and hissed, “I thought we had a deal.” The priest slipped the $100 back into the man’s hand and whispered, “The bride’s father made me a much better offer.”

Taken from “The Book of Catholic Jokes” by Deacon Tom Sheridan