Pastoral Staff

Pastor: FR. JAROSLAW DZIUBA, SDS (Fr. Yarek) pastor@stjamesparishrc.com

*Appts to be arranged through the parish office

Associate Pastor: FR. DENNIS BHASKAR associatepastor@stjamesparishrc.com

Deacon: DEACON KEN WADDLE kwaddle@xplornet.ca

Senior Administrator: DEBORAH QUINLAN office@stjamesparishrc.com

Religious Education: LEANNE PLAMONDON religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com

Youth Ministry Coordinator: CHARLES TURNER youthmin@stjamesparishrc.com

Administrative Assistant: CHRISTINA SPRINKHUYSEN

Submissions for the bulletin go to: bulletin@stjamesparishrc.com

DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 12 NOON

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

OFFICE HOURS:

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

*Closed for the Noon Hour*

*Closed 3rd Friday of the Month

Emergencies only (Sacrament of the Sick):

Fr. Yarek at 403-613-2680 or

Fr. Dennis at 587-432-5792. *Please speak

clearly and state your name and Phone number

St. James Church

338040 – 32nd St. East

(Street Address only)

Okotoks

St. Michael’s Church 402 Government Road

(Street address only)

Black Diamond

SCHEDULE FOR ST. MICHAEL’S

CHURCH:

Mass Times: Sun: 9:00am

Wed: 9:00am

Fri: 9:00am Reconciliation Schedule: After weekday Mass or by Appt. Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Friday following Mass, 9:30-10:30am

Building

and

Sustaining

One

Parish

SCHEDULE FOR ST. JAMES

CHURCH:

Mass Times:

Sun: 11:00am & 7:00pm Tues: 7:00pm Thurs 9:30am *10:00am Sat: 9:00am

Reconciliation Schedule:

Tuesday after 7:00pm Mass, Sunday: 6:30-6:55pm *or by appt. Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday following Mass 7:30-8:30pm

Upcoming Events and Activities

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

Marion Mae Cassidy Martel GOD BLESS YOU & CONGRATULATIONS!

Stewardship Reflection:

“If anyone wishes to come after me,

he must deny himself and take up

his cross daily and follow

me.” LUKE 9:23

We are not very good at

“denying ourselves” in our

society. Our current economic

situation is evidence of what

happens when people think they

can have everything they

want. Jesus calls us to set our

own

personal

“wants”

aside so

that we

have the

resources to follow Him instead.

On behalf of the office staff of St. James Parish, we wish all Fathers, Grandfathers and Spiritual Father’s a very Blessed and Happy

Father’s Day!

It’s so hard to say Good bye…!

Fr. Yarek will soon be moving to

Calgary, to take up his new posting

as Pastor at St. Joseph’s Parish.

And Fr. Dennis will be leaving us this

summer to head back home to India.

Fr. Yarek & Fr. Dennis, before you go, we would like

to express our gratitude for your joyful preaching of

the gospel and for your pastoral

service to the people of God, which

bring God’s hope to a troubled

world. You are wonderful examples

of God’s love at work - Thank you

for teaching, guiding, inspiring and

uplifting us, And most of all, thank

you for bringing us closer to Christ!

Thank you also for demonstrating a deep reverence

for Mass, a great knowledge of scripture, a love of

Christ and his Mother Mary, and a passion for Prayer!

May Christ, in whose place you stand as priest, give

you continuing grace to teach, guide and sanctify His

people. May God Bless you Always!

“Though we now go on separate

paths, we travel together to The

Lord.”

I will give you shepherds after my own

heart, who will feed you with knowledge

and understanding. Jeremiah 3:15

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH

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Mass Times & Mass Intentions

Activities For The Week

Sunday - June 19

9:00am - St. Michael’s

Christina Ackermann

11:00am - St. James

Rabih Yaghi & Family 7:00pm - St. James

People of the Parish

St. Michael’s KofC Pancake Breakfast following 9am Mass, St. Michael’s Church Divine Mercy Chaplet at 10:50am prior to 11am Mass, St. James Church

Monday - June 20

NO MASS

2nd Sunday Choir Practice 7-8pm, St. Michael’s Church Men’s Prayer Group 7:30-8:30pm, St. James Church, St. Br. Andre Room. Topics:

Review of the Catechism and reflections on the Book of Wisdom. St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 7:30-9pm, St. James Church, St. Raphael Room

Tuesday - June 21

7:00pm - St. James

Colleen Gerla

Adoration and Reconciliation following 7pm Mass.

Wednesday - June 22

9:00am - St. Michael’s

Cecil Joseph

CFC Choir Practice 8-9:30pm, St. James Church St. Mary’s School Year end Mass 10:00am, St. James Church

Thursday - June 23

*10:00am - St. James

Vinka Cavar

Please Note: Mass time change to *10:00 am Ecole Good Shepherd School Year end Mass 10:00am, St. James Church “Rivers of Living Water” Charismatic Prayer Group - No Meeting HIS Choir Practice 7:30-10pm, St. James Church

Friday - June 24

9:00am - St. Michael’s

Brian Lyttle

Adoration following 9am Mass

Saturday - June 25

9:00am - St. James

John Lowe

Sunday - June 26

9:00am - St. Michael’s

Special Intention

11:00am - St. James

Clem & Aline 7:00pm - St. James

People of the Parish

Safeway & Sobey’s Gift cards are available after Mass, St. James Church

* Low Gluten Eucharist is available at every Mass

FIRST COMMUNION 2016 - For children in grade 2 and up.

FIRST RECONCILIATION 2016 - For children in grade 3 and up.

CONFIRMATION 2016-2017 - For youth in grade 8 and up. Registrations for the next sessions will begin online in September 2016 as well as at the general information sessions September 21st and 26th @ 7:00pm.

BAPTISM PREPARATION - Infant baptism is celebrated following completion of our parish Baptism Preparation Program. A baptismal registration form must be handed into the parish office before the start of the session. All classes take place at St. James Church. Registration fee is $20.

- Extra session added: Monday, June 27th @ 7:00pm

Baptisms are held on the second Sunday of every month after the 11:00am Mass. If your child is older than seven years of age and in need of baptism please contact Leanne at the parish office – 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 are at St. James Church, Friday 7-9pm and Saturday, 9:00am to 4:30pm on the following dates: Session Four: October 21 and 22, 2016 Registration fee is $150.00 per couple.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION - For Adults age 18+ (RCIA) / for Youth grades 7-12 (RCIT) / for Children grades 2-6 (RCIC) 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 beginning in September. For more information please contact Leanne at 403.938.3122 or religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com

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Walk for One Rock 2016

Let us walk as one and pray as one as we raise awareness

and the money to put on the One Rock Festival of Faith.

From the home of the first One Rock Festival in

Rockyford, AB, to the city of Calgary, we will join in

prayer, song, and companionship. Join us!

The walk will begin with 9 AM Sunday Mass on July 10 at

St. Rita's Parish in Rockyword, setting off the 80-kilometre

journey to Calgary with an overnight stop at Strathmore.

The remainder of the walk will resume on Monday, July

11. You can help by joining the walk, sponsoring an

individual, or sponsoring per km or a flat rate. To register

or donate, visit

www.onerock.ca

The Name of God is Mercy The 21st Annual Catholic Family Life Conference , June 30th – July 3rd will be held at Lac Ste. Anne, Alberta. CFM is excited to celebrate this great Jubilee of Mercy with the conference theme "The Name of God is Mercy". Main speakers are Cardinal Thomas Collins, Matthew Leonard, Fr. Leo Patalinghug and Stephen Carattini. To register, visit www.catholicfamilyministries.com or call 780-961-3346.

Guests & Speakers:

Cardinal Thomas Collins

Archbishop Richard Smith

Bishop Gregory Bittman

Archbishop Gerard Pettipas

Father Leo Patalinghug

Matthew S. Leonard

Stephen J. Carattini

Fr. Paul Moret

YOUTH SPEAKERS:Fr. Miguel Irizar; Fr. Mark Cramer; Fr. Carlos Nunez; Fr. Kris Schmidt; Peter Van Kampen; Carmen Marcoux;Jeannette Carrico Manser

Children’s Ministries: Pure Witness; FacetoFace; Given Grace; Guardian Angels

Music: Mike Landry & Third Place Project

Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary

Announcements from the Catholic Pastoral Centre

For June 19th, 2016 | Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

WORLD MIGRANT & REFUGEE DAY MASS WITH BISHOP HENRY

On June 20th, we will be celebrating the many contributions of forcibly displaced people throughout the

world with a Mass at 7 pm St. Mary’s Cathedral, presided by Bishop Frederick Henry. We will not only recognize refugees,

past and current, but the many people dedicated to helping the refugees. An international potluck will follow in the Church

Hall. For more information and RSVP: Marilou.legeyt@calgarydiocese.ca or call 403-218-5519.

THE NAME OF GOD IS MERCY

The 21st Annual Catholic Family Life Conference, June 30th – July 3rd will be held at Lac Ste. Anne, Alberta. CFM is

excited to celebrate this great Jubilee of Mercy with the conference theme "The Name of God is Mercy". Main speakers are

Cardinal Thomas Collins, Matthew Leonard, Fr. Leo Patalinghug and Stephen Carattini. To register, visit

www.catholicfamilyministries.com or call 780-961-3346.

EUTHANASIA AND ASSISTED SUICIDE

On Wednesday, July 6, at 7:45pm (after the 7pm Mass) international pro-life presenter Stephanie Gray will be speaking at St.

Albert the Great Parish in Calgary on the topic of euthanasia and assisted suicide. What should a civil and humane

response to suffering be? How can people of good will respond to this push for legalized killing? How can we speak about

euthanasia and assisted suicide in a winsome and compelling way? Come and be both inspired and equipped!

ONE ROCK FESTIVAL OF FAITH

Help us spread the word by inviting the people you know to this great fun faith filled event. All six Dioceses in Alberta are

joining efforts for the One Rock Festival of Faith, August 12, 13 & 14 to present World Youth Day At Home. Your support

will help reach the young adults and their families in our midst, giving them the opportunity of being together with other like-

minded Christians, enjoy fun events, catechesis sessions, and the sacraments. You can help us in our mission by supporting

this year’s festival through your tax deductible donations. You can donate by using two options either 1. Online on onerock.ca

– “How can I help” page OR 2. By sending a cheque designated for One Rock made payable to RC Diocese of Calgary, 120

17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2T2. Thank you.

HAVE YOU READ LAUDATO SI?

June 18 marks the one year anniversary of the release of Pope Francis' historic encyclical "Laudato Si: On Care for our

Common Home". An online course on this important document is available here: http://catholicclimatemovement.global/

online-course-laudato-si/. It is a series of videos, providing a summary of each chapter of the encyclical, produced in

partnership with The Pontifical Council of Justice & Peace and The Pontifical Academy of Science. If you or your parish is

interested in exploring deeper Pope Francis' message on Integral Ecology, please contact the Social Justice office at 403-218-

5519 or email marilou.legeyt@calgarydiocese.ca

CALGARY ECOHOME TOUR

In Pope Francis's encyclical "Laudato Si", he calls on all of us to recognize our interdependence with the rest of God's

creation. Our Holy Father believes we all have a role to play in caring for our common home and living lightly on the earth.

Come and join us for a tour of a home that is doing just that. Learn about the ideas and technologies that created this off the

grid, sustainable home. Visit http://www.ecobuildings.net/pdfs/alberta_sustainable_home_office_abstract.pdf for more

information. The tour will be on June 25, 2016 at 10:00am. To register: marilou.legeyt@calgarydiocese.ca or call 403-218-

5519.

2016 BISHOP'S DINNER

This year, Bishop's Dinner is shining the light of Christ into the dark issues of human trafficking and pornography. On

October 20, 2016 Bishop Henry will give his usual passionate keynote address speaking on having a Clean Hear t. We

hope you will join us to be challenged by Bishop's words but also to support our four amazing beneficiaries who are working

to aid those impacted by these hard issues. Our 2016 beneficiaries are: Catholic Family Service's Counseling Program, Next

Step Ministries' Sparrow House, The Joy Smith Foundation's 2017 Stampede Project and the YWCA Lightbridge’s Amethyst

Project. Tickets are $175/person ($75 tax receipt) or $1400/table of 8 ($600 tax receipt)

RIDE FOR REFUGE 2016 Ride for Refuge is back for its fourth year in Calgary. Once again, the Diocese is pleased to host this fundraising event for

charities serving the vulnerable, displaced and exploited. Funds raised by the Diocese will benefit our Elizabeth House

Program which serves parenting and pregnant young women at risk and without traditional supports. Join us October 1 to

walk 5km or ride 5, 10 or 25 km routes out in Springbank. Entry fee is $50 fundraised for each person over 10. The first 100

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Ministry Contact Information

Children’s Liturgy Roxanne Bruketa rrpasternak@hotmail.com

Couples for Christ Program

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

Finance Council

Girls T&T Jane Perreault mommyjane3@gmail.com

K of C - St. James Kevin Crawford 403-938-4328

K of C - St. Michael’s Steve Dookie 403-933-5757

Men’s Prayer Group

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

Music Ministry Leanne Plamondon 403-982-9876

Parish Pastoral Council

Dave Wilson 403-995-2201

Pastoral Care Ron Nelson 403-995-0089

Prayer Cha in Vi Lake vilake@telus.net

RCIA Cheryl Poulin ccfry47@telus.net

Rivers of Living Water Prayer Group

Kim Jakobowski kimjakobowski@shaw.ca

Sacramental Preparation

Leanne Plamondon religiousedu@ stjamesparishrc.com

403-938-3122

St. James’ Boy’s Group for Father’s and Sons

Jason Krueger 403-836-1541 jkrueger@redeemer.ab.ca

St. James Catholic Women’s League

Pamela Mclean pamela_mclean04@yahoo.com

St. James Moms’ Group

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

St. Vincent de Paul

Tara Epp 403-938-0562 tepp@redeemer.ab.ca

St. Vincent de Paul - Black Diamond

John Walsh 403-933-4955

Stewardship Leanne Plamondon religiousedu@stjamesparishrc.com

Together in Action Dave Wilson 403-995-2201

Youth Group Charles Turner youthmin@stjamesparishrc.com

` ` people in Canada to raise $500 will get a limited edition Ride Hoodie! For

more information contact Samantha at 403-218-5531 or email

samantha.jones@calgarydiocese.ca

FEED THE HUNGRY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Diocesan Golfers - Silvertip is calling! Do you love to golf? Have you

always wanted to experience the amazing Silvertip Resort in Canmore?

Here's your chance! Once again, Feed the Hungry is holding its annual

golf tournament at Silvertip in Canmore, August 8. Golf for $350 ($100

tax receipt) and this includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, tee gift, 18 holes &

cart. We also need sponsors. For more information or to register online,

visit my.calgarydiocese.ca/fthgolf or contact Samantha Jones at 403-218-

5531 or samantha.jones@calgarydiocese.ca

HOLY LAND & JORDAN PILGRIMAGE (NOVEMBER 12-24) -

INFORMATION MEETING

Join Father John Schuster, V.G. & Father Avinash Colaco on an

experience of a lifetime to the Holy Land & Jordan from November 12 to

24, 2016! An information meeting will take place on Wednesday, June

29, 2016 at Ascension Catholic Parish located on 1100 Berkshire Blvd

N.W., Calgary from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Pilgrims will have the

opportunity to ask questions about the pilgrimage, meet other pilgrims

going and also register for the pilgrimage. The cost of this 12 day

pilgrimage from November 12 to 24, 2016 is $4,295.00 Canadian Funds

per person based on double occupancy. For more information contact

Eden D’Souza at eden.dsouza@calgarydiocese.ca or 403-218-5520.

LEADER OF SONG

Canadian Martyrs Parish community (835 Northmount Drive NW) is

currently seeking applications for a Leader of Song for the 10:45.am

Sunday Mass. An ideal candidate would be an enthusiastic Catholic

musician who is comfortable leading worship in a variety of music styles,

familiar with liturgy, responsible for music selection and preparation,

committed to fostering the assembly’s active participation. We have a

group of dedicated, talented singers and a gifted, talented pianist who is

well known in the music community. Interested candidates should email

our parish secretary at secretary@canadianmartyrsparish.ca or call Simone

at 587-223-4896 to inquire. We welcome the opportunity to speak with

you, to answer your questions, and to tell you about our parish

family. Download the application at http://www.calgarydiocese.ca/

articles/employment-opportunities.html

POSITION AVAILABLE - EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE

CONSULTANT

Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting respect for life is

accepting applications for EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE

CONSULTANT. Our primary responsibility is presenting the program

within the school system. Presentations pertain to the development of the

unborn child and respect for self and others. Candidates must have a

commitment to young people, an understanding and conviction regarding

pro-life and possess exceptional public speaking abilities. Please submit

your resume to Fax no. 403-287-0882 or email pro-life@shaw.ca

FIRESIDE EVENING PRAYER

The Assembly of Women Religious is offering a fireside evening prayer

and contemplation of our “inner flame” – s’mores and shutter-upper” will

be featured. Grounds of FCJ Christian Life Centre at 8 pm, Wednesday,

June 29. Questions? Contact Sr . Ter ry at tksmithfcj@yahoo.ca or

403-228-3623.

Prayer for Priests

Eternal God, please bless our priests, who

represent you on this earth. Make them more

greatly aware of the grace that you pour out

through them when they minister the

sacraments, and help them to fall more

deeply in love with you after each and every

Mass that they celebrate.

Please strengthen our priests,

who shepherd your flock, when

they are in doubt of their faith,

that they may be examples of

your Truth and guide us always

on the path to you. We ask

these things of you our Eternal

Priest. Amen.

Summer Schedule Thursdays 7:00 -8:00 PM

Jun. 16th – Thurs, RoLW End of season wrap-up and

Summer BBQ – OFF SITE

Jun. 23rd – Thurs, RoLW SUMMER SCHEDULE – NO MEETING

Jun. 30th – Thurs, RoLW SUMMER SCHEDULE – NO MEETING

Jul. 7th – Thurs, RoLW Praise, Prayer & Fellowship

– St. James Church Jul. 14th – Thurs, RoLW SUMMER SCHEDULE – NO MEETING

Jul. 16th - SATURDAY – RoLW Summer Praise, Prayer and

Picnic – Location TBD

Jul. 21st – Thurs, RoLW SUMMER SCHEDULE – NO MEETING

Jul. 28th – Thurs, RoLW SUMMER SCHEDULE – NO MEETING

Aug. 4th – Thurs, RoLW Praise, Prayer & Fellowship

– St. James Church Aug. 11th – Thurs, RoLW SUMMER SCHEDULE – NO MEETING

Aug. 18th – Thurs, RoLW SUMMER SCHEDULE – NO MEETING

Aug. 25th – Thursday, RoLW Praise, Prayer &

Fellowship – St. James Church Sept. 1st – Thurs, RoLW SUMMER SCHEDULE – NO MEETING

Sept. 8th – Thurs, RoLW SUMMER SCHEDULE – NO MEETING

"Rivers of Living Water" Charismatic Prayer Group

Summer Office Hours

July 1st to August 26th

Monday to Thursday Only

8:30am to 12:00pm

1:00pm to 3:00pm

Closed Fridays all summer

St. James Catholic Women’s League held their annual June Wind-up dinner last night; we were thrilled to have fifty (50)

people in attendance. It was a potluck this year and we had many beautiful dishes made by those present. Thanks to everyone for your lovely donations to the meal and your attendance. Years of service awards were presented as well as other “special” awards. Thanks to the students of HTA whoprovide their service to the league at these special occasions. All in all, I think everyone had an enjoyable evening.

Our next regular meeting will be a wine and cheese “welcome” to all on Tuesday, September 13th, 2016. Mark your calendars, as it is usually a lovely gathering.

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL THE MEN OUT THERE! WE HOPE YOU HAVE AWONDERFUL SUNDAY AND WEEK TO FOLLOW!

We wish you all a very happy, safe and blessed summer! God bless you all and all the best to Father Yarek and Father Dennis as they move on to their new posts. We will miss you both!

Sale of Safeway and

Sobeys Gift Cards

Safeway and Sobeys gift

cards are sold at face value

every second Sunday after

the 11 am and 7 pm Mass, as

well as at the Parish office.

Cash, cheque, debit and

credit cards can be used

for payment. Our goal for

2016 is to sell $9000 per

month or $108,000 annually

which will contribute $8100

towards the Parish. TIA

donations are accepted as

well!

Actual

May 1 to 31, 2016 $12,700.00

Year to date $34,350.00

Proceeds

to the Pa rish $ 2,576.25

St. James Family Golf Classic

Hosted by The Knights of Columbus Crystal Ridge Golf Course Okotoks Saturday September 17th, Registra-

tion begins @ 2:00pm 9 hole course - $120/person Mini-Golf for the Family - $20/

person

Includes burger buffet and activities for the kids

Join us for a Great day of Golf and Family Time! Registration Contact: Dave Wilson @ 403-995-2201 or by email: davewil72@yahoo.ca

Weekly Collection

Report 2016

June 12, 2016

Collections Budget

Over (Under)

Budget

Year to date

Collections

Year to date

Budget

Over (Under)

Budget

Operating Fund $11,326 $9,510 $1,816 $207,532 $238,240 $(30,708)

Together in Action (TIA) $435 $936 $(501) $20,725 $22,464 $(1,739)

Building Fund Loan $1,603 $1,682 $(80) $63,787 $40,368 $23,419

Weekly Collection

Report 2016

June 5, 2016

Collections Budget

Over (Under)

Budget

Year to date

Collections

Year to date

Budget

Over (Under)

Budget

Operating Fund $5,708 $9,510 $(3,802) $196,206 $228,730 $(32,524)

Together in Action (TIA) $355 $936 $(581) $20,290 $21,528 $(1,238)

Building Fund Loan $1,249 $1,682 $(433) $62,185 $38,686 $23,499

St. Michael's Farewell BBQ for

Fr. Yarek

hosted by St. Michael's Knights of Columbus and the Spiritual Committee

Sunday, June 26th after 9am Mass (held outside behind the church)

Cost: by donation. Please bring lawn chairs.

Questions?: see Armand or Mavis