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June 20, 2021 Joy of Try your luck Mass Schedule today! Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM St. Clare is 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 7:00 PM raffling off Weekdays (in the chapel): 7:00 AM, 8:15 AM, 9:00 AM 4 baskets.

Saturdays (in the chapel): Tickets are 1 for $5, 3 for $10 or 7 for $20 8:15 AM, 9:00 AM Fill out the slip below and return to the Rectory office attn. Gerri Smith by Monday, June 28th. Holy Days 7:30 PM Vigil (evening before), One basket number per slip. 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 11:30 AM, Drawing date June 29th. 7:30 PM Make all checks payable to “St. Clare Church”

Basket #1 Basket #2 Basket #3 Basket #4 Inside Page Blend it Up Take in the Pampered Music to About our Parish ...... 2 Bella Rocket Sun Pooch My Ears Mass Intentions ...... 3 Blender, Top 2 – Tommy $55 Gift Apple Air Tomato Gift Question of the Week ...... 4 Bahama Certificate to pods Card, Andrew’s Beach Chairs, the Groom + Pastoral Message ...... 4 Diner Gift Card, Beach Room + dog Best Buy Special Announcements ...... 5 Kate Spade Cutting Board & Umbrella & toys & Gift Card Prayers for Sick & Those in the Service 5 Containers Beach Towels accessories Administration and Operations ...... 6 Adult Faith Formation ...... 6 Religious Education ...... 7 Liturgy & Worship ...... 7 School ...... 8 Youth and Family Ministries ...... 8 Parish Ministries & Services ...... 9 Beyond St. Clare ...... 9

Rectory/Parish Office: 718-984-7873 School: 718-984-7091 Fax: 718-966-8420 Pre-School: 718-967-0990 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, Religious Ed (CCD): 718-948-4829 8:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. Parish Nurse: 718-948-1505 The office remains open for limited business in the Family Counseling: 718-984-8456 evenings until 8:30 P.M. and weekends till 8:00 P.M. Sports: 718-554-8129

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Sacrament of Baptism Clergy Communal celebrations of Baptism are Rev. Arthur Mastrolia Pastor [email protected] celebrated several Sundays each month, Rev. Patrick Amedeka Parochial Vicar [email protected] except during Lent. Baptismal infor- mation may be obtained by calling the Rev. Brendan Gormley Parochial Vicar [email protected] rectory and speaking to the Baptism Rev. Joseph Harrison Parochial Vicar [email protected] coordinator. Deacon Richard Mitchell Permanent Deacon [email protected] Deacon Richard Salhany Permanent Deacon [email protected] Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 3:30 to 4:30 P.M. in the Administration chapel. Also during communal Penance Services during the year. Individual Mr. William Quirk Facilities Manager [email protected] arrangements may also be made by call- Mrs. Gerri Smith Office Manager [email protected] ing the rectory for the Sacrament of Mr. Charles Tracy Parish Manager [email protected] Reconciliation. Mrs. Valerie Winslow Bookkeeper,Benefits&Payroll [email protected]

Sacrament of Marriage Christian Service Weddings are celebrated on: Fridays between 4:00 & 5:30 P.M. Mrs. Lynn Boardman, RN Parish Nurse [email protected] Saturdays at 1:00 P.M. & 3:00 P.M. Ms. Linda Rizzotto, LCSW, CASAC Parish Counselor [email protected] Sundays at 4:30 P.M. Couples should contact the rectory at Education least one year prior to the wedding date. Ms. Marie Noel Rel. Ed Dir./Pastoral Assoc. [email protected] Mrs. Denise Olsen Assistant School Principal [email protected] Anointing of the Sick The sacrament for the seriously ill and Mrs. Theresa Signorile School Principal [email protected] elderly can be arranged by contacting Mrs. Claire Smith Adult Faith Formation Dir. [email protected] one of the priests or at any time in an Mrs. Michele Twomey Assistant School Principal [email protected] emergency. Liturgy & Sacraments Ministry to the Sick and Mr. Chris Alaia Sacristan [email protected] Homebound Mrs. BettyAnne Santore Sacristan Parish priests and Eucharistic ministers regularly visit those who are ill or Mrs. Marcella Mitchell Wedding Coordinator homebound. Please call the rectory to Mr. George Poppe Music Director [email protected] arrange for home visits. Youth & Family Ministries Exposition of the Mrs. Catherine Adinolfi Family Ministry Director [email protected] Blessed Sacrament Mr. Gerard Nicholson Sports Coordinator [email protected] Monday through Thursday in the chapel, ...and more than 500 Lay Ministers serving the 7,000 faithful families of Saint Clare Parish. from 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and from

Noon to 5:00 P.M. on Friday. Novena Prayers Benediction In honor of Our Lady of Fatima are said on the first Saturday after the 9:00 A.M. Takes place in our chapel monthly on Mass. the First Tuesday following the evening Holy Hour. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults The RCIA process is an opportunity for instruction and spiritual transformation for any Miraculous Medal Novena adult seeking a deeper understanding of the Catholic tradition or full incorporation into After the 7:00, 8:15 and 9:00 A.M. the Catholic Church. Contact the rectory at 984-7873. Masses on Mondays. Parish Membership Download this App... All new families and individuals are welcome to our parish. We request that you regis- For instant parish announcements and ter in the rectory when you move into our community so we can be of service to you. access to volunteer parish service pro- Our parish family invites all of its members to participate fully in our spiritual and viders and requests for help: “cmtyhelp” social life. The priests and ministers are here to serve your needs, to share your joy and from the App Store or Google Play to help lighten your burdens. We take seriously the words of Jesus: “Love one another, Store. as I loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13:34)

Page 2 June 20, 2021 BAPTISMS CELEBRATIONS OF THE EUCHARIST Through the Sacrament of Baptism, we welcome into Saturday Vigil, June 19th the Church and our parish 5:00 PM Marian Peter & MaryAnne & Thomas Rooney family: Sunday, June 20th 7:00 AM For All Our Fathers Living and Deceased Ghali Aldakhlallah 8:30 AM Thomas J. Smith, Sr. Aria Scott Amendola 10:00 AM Luigi Lucchesi 11:30 AM Cibelli, Smith, Padavano Families & Thomas J. Smith, Sr. Mason Stephen Collazo 1:00 PM Angelo Gioso (4th Anniversary) Leo Rocco Falco 7:00 PM Mass for the Parishioners Theodore Lawrence Lynch Monday, June 21st Victoria Maya Lyudin 7:00 AM For All Our Fathers Living and Deceased Lucia Maria Muzzio 8:15 AM Ralph & Irene Franzese Santino Carlo Pagliaro 9:00 AM Joseph & Angelo & Amelia Vitale Aubrielle Williow Reale Tuesday, June 22nd Jonathan Thomas Torres 7:00 AM Coletta Guastella 8:15 AM For All Our Fathers Living and Deceased 9:00 AM Mary & Martin Rooney Congratulations to the happy parents! Wednesday, June 23rd 7:00 AM For All Our Fathers Living and Deceased 8:15 AM Salvatore Varbaro 9:00 AM John Egan Thursday, June 24th 7:00 AM Mary & Vincent Volpini 8:15 AM Marion Ruehl 9:00 AM For All Our Fathers Living and Deceased Friday, June 25th BANNS OF MARRIAGE 7:00 AM For All Our Fathers Living and Deceased III 8:15 AM Vita O’Neill Massimo Bonello & Heather Alvino 9:00 AM Michael Milici Ralph Faiella & Christine Conigliaro Saturday, June 26th 8:15 AM For All Our Fathers Living and Deceased II 9:00 AM John Boenzi, Jr. Robert Baldalamenti & Rachel Hillpot Saturday Vigil, June 26th 5:00 PM Barbara Patinella I Sunday, June 27th Anthony Inglima & Stephanie Cashman 7:00 AM For All Our Fathers Living and Deceased 8:30 AM Joseph Castelli 10:00 AM Helen Manuni 11:30 AM Tess Cameron 1:00 PM Chiara Spataro 7:00 PM Mass for the Parishioners MARRIAGE IN CHRIST Offerings of Bread and Wine for this Week’s Congratulations to the Celebrations of the Eucharist newly married couples: In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Noto Pat Guadagni Rosa Nicoletta (Diana Gravino) Happy Father’s Day On her 100th Birthday in Heaven + offered by offered by Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Germinario The Fitzgerald Family Your Loving Children & Families (Danielle Mendola) + In Loving Memory of William Sauer With Love Dorothy Colasuonno

REST IN PEACE Burning of Candles for the Week Let us pray for our deceased parishion- ers, benefactors, relatives, friends, for The candle at the Holy Family Shrine The candle at the Church Tabernacle those who are most forgotten and for Burns: Burns: those who have recently died. The sym- In Loving Memory of Beloved Father pathies of the parish are extended to the Thomas J. Smith, Sr. Dominick Cannizzaro families of Jaime Zambrano, Michael “Always In Our Hearts” Offered by Coscio and Ida Morales. Offered by Your Children Your Loving Wife, Children & Grandchildren

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Question of the Week FROM THE PASTORAL STAFF Adult Faith Formation is at the core of all religious formation in St. Clare's parish. Our new National Directory for Catechesis tells us that it should be the organizing principle from which all other religious education springs. When we share our faith with others, that is catechesis. Sharing our faith, cateche- sis, is what makes us Christian. Using the Question of the Week at all parish meetings and for individual and family reflection, adults and children will be better able to re- late the Sunday Scriptures to their daily lives and to share their reflections with one another. Dear Parishioners: TH 12 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: Readings: Joh 38:1, 8-11; Psalm 107; 2 Happy Father’s Day to all! Today is a special day for fathers, grandfathers and special male figure in our lives. We thank them for their contribution to our Corinthians 5:14-17; Mark 4:35-41 lives. Some of the most vivid memories of these individuals involve their role Question of the Week as supporter or protector of the family. In many ways, these individuals were

Adult: What are the storms in my life? emulating St. Joseph and his role in the life of Jesus. How do I surrender these storms to God to calm for me? St. Joseph is a man remembered for many things, but mostly for the role as the earthly Father to Jesus. How awesome a role he had to live each day as a sub- Child: Imagine being one of the disciples stitute for God the Father caring for Jesus the Son of God. We hear very little and watching as Jesus calms the about Joseph in sacred scripture, but each time we hear about him, it is at either storm. How do you feel? How a very important moment in the life of Jesus or when he is called to be protec- exciting is it? tor of the Holy Family. Joseph is mentioned in the Bible, but he never speaks a word. His actions speak louder than words and he is always faithful to God’s plan.

We read about Joseph as the man “betrothed to Mary,” a young girl who is found to be with child. In the first of many warnings by an angel in a dream, Joseph is advised by the angel not to be afraid to take Mary as his wife. That the child she has conceived is from the Holy Spirit. Joseph stands beside Mary from that moment on and remained faithful to God’s Plan for the family.

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY: Joseph was present at the manger for the birth of Jesus becoming the Father as part of The Holy Family and he also presented Jesus at the Temple as was cus- OUR WEEKLY SCRIPTURES TH tom of the time. And just when Joseph had a moment to rest, he is awakened 13 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: by another angel who urges him to take the family and escape to Egypt for One of the first questions we ask when we protection. Joseph eventually returns with the family and settles in the town of see good people suffering is “Where is Nazareth. All the while being the dutiful earthly father to Jesus and faithful to God?” Next week’s first reading from the God’s Plan without question. book of Wisdom will give us an answer, “God did not make death, nor does he re- We could not ask for a better male role model than St. Joseph. He epitomizes joice in the destruction of the living. For all that a father or caretaker must be. Aware of each moment in the life of the He fashioned all things that they might family and quickly responding to each situation to ensure their safety and pro- have being” (Wis.) Suffering and death tection. He portrays a person with wisdom committed to duty and service. It is enters the world through sin. That is why no wonder that St. Joseph is known as the Patron Saint of Fathers and Carpen- Jesus came and we will see that in the Gos- ters. pel. In the Gospel, Jesus is making his way to go heal the 12 year old daughter of In the month of June, as part of the Year of St. Joseph and in recognition of St. Jairus. Right in the middle of that story is Joseph as the Father of the Holy Family, each father, Grandfather or special sandwiched the story of the woman who male figure will receive a special St. Joseph Medal at Mass this weekend. The had been suffering with this terrible illness medal is inscribed with the words, “St. Joseph, Pray for us.” Let us pray that of hemorrhages for 12 years. She like the we can strive to imitate the life of St. Joseph being faithful to God’s plan for daughter of Jairus was not able to live a each of us. Amen. full life. Jesus who came to give life with the word of his mouth and his touch, gave life to both the woman and the little girl Deacon Richard Mitchell and Deacon Richard Salhany (Mk. 5:21-43) , May Christ bring you life with the touch of his hands and the words of his mouth. Page 4 June 20, 2021

GOD ALWAYS IN ALL WAYS C.S. Lewis once wrote that Jesus Christ Catholic Church. Jesus is present in the sus, John 6:66. If you do not believe the requires each person to make a decision. prayers, the intentions, the Liturgy of the Eucharist is Jesus then you also believe The two choices are: Jesus is truly who Word (yes, including the homily however the Eucharistic minister is a liar or is He said He is, that He is the Son of God long it may be). At the Mass, we are with insane. I hope you pray for the faith and sent to redeem humanity, OR Jesus was Jesus and He is with us offering prayers humility to accept the Eucharist really is insane. Lewis insisted Jesus left no other and sacrifices to God the Father. These truly Jesus. choices and that a person must decide ways of Jesus’ presence differ from His between the two: Jesus is God or He is presence in Holy Communion. We often In the next few weeks, we will explore insane. hear the lame excuse, I don’t have to go to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucha- Mass because God is everywhere. This rist and the effects of receiving our Lord The declaration of the priest or Eucharis- statement is true but God is uniquely pre- in Holy Communion. I will conclude with tic minister as Communion is offered to a sent at the Mass and in the most tangible two of Jesus’ statements on the Eucharist. communicant requires an analogous deci- way in the Eucharist. It is certainly possi- Jesus taught, “ I am the living bread that sion. The words spoken are: “The Body of ble to pray anywhere, but the only place came down from Heaven; whoever eats Christ” as a Consecrated Host is lifted up. where one may receive the Body and this bread will live forever; and the bread The response is Amen, which is translated Blood of Jesus is at Mass. that I will give is my flesh for the life of as “so be it” or “I believe.” In that fateful the world.” John 6:51. At the Last moment, before the Host is given to the At Communion time, the same Jesus that Supper, Jesus took the bread, said the person, we should ponder, do I believe? offered His Body for the first time to the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, Do I truly believe that simple Host that Apostles at the Last Supper and then of- saying, “this is my Body, which will be appears to be bread is actually the Body, fered on the Cross on Good Friday is of- given for you; do this in memory of me.” Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ? fered to you as hear the words, “the Body Lk 22:19. of Christ.” Unfortunately, many Catholics All our explorations of the Holy Mass and do not believe that the Eucharist is the Suggestion of the week: Pray to truly how Jesus is with us always has led us to actual, real Body of Christ. They are like believe in the Real Presence of Jesus this point. The Mass is the Sacrifice of those in the Gospel of St. John who de- Christ in Holy Communion. Calvary offered by Jesus united with His clared this is a hard statement and left Je- Fr. Brendan Gormley

WE PRAY FOR THE SICK PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE SERVICE Kenneth Alwon Ceasar Garay Josephine Noonan John Ancona Coleen Garay Damien Otero Jr. -SFC Levac Acosta -Kevin Iannacone Robert Arena Jimmy Gaynor Rosemarie Pace -Brandon W. A’Hara -SFC James C. Lee Nelson Auyeung Sal Giardina Carl Pansini -Lt. Kaitlyn Amundsen -Michael Leonard Jerry Aversano Mary Gormley Anthony Pelle Jr. -Anthony S. Barletta -PFC Michael Madino Kathleen Boardman Patty Jensen Elaine Pollitto -Joseph Burgund -SSgt. Robert M. Maiorini Jr. Cathy Bogin Peter Kiefer Alexa Rae Rigney -Sgt. Thomas F. Brown Jr. -Lt. Christina M. Milone Victoria Bryan Lisa LaBarbera Fran Robertson -SFC Zachary Cannon -2nd Lt. Steven E. Morrone Lisa Cardello Anna Lauria Frank Roca -Edward Murphy Marie Casse Jeanne Leonard -Maj. Scott Thomas Capela Lisa Romano -Cpl. Patrick Denis Caridad -LCMR Melinda Musumarra Maria Cimmino Terri Leslie Theresa Rossi Patrice Crowley Bill Lipke -John J. Coury -Matthew P. Paperny Richard Ruiz -Ryan Pavitt Tommy Curry Erik Lipke Marie Russo -Jeffrey Escuder George Cusick Michael Loffredo Fran Salinari -Christopher T. Gale -Vincent Rapacciuolo MaryAnne Decrescenzo Frances Mannoia Anthony Scotto -L.Cpl. Daniel C. Gale -Daniel J. Ryan Angela DeMaio Tom Mannoia Donnie Siracusa -Gary P. Gale -Michael Ruggiero Diane Di Pilato Marchwinski Family Steven Smalsvik -L.Cpl. Markus Garcia -Ryan Skinner Roberta Doherty Phyllis Masi Diane Stravato -L.Cpl. Vincent P. Gennaro -2nd Lt. Kenneth Semon Brendan Donnelly Nick Mazzella Joe Stravato -Jordan W. Glensor -1st Lt. Luis Vazquez Anthony Edwards Vicki Mazzella Lisa Ann Tarter Francine Edwards Kaitlyn McLendon -PV1 Vincent Guttilla -Stephen Wolenski Robert Vargas -Cpt. Connor P. Hanafee Rosemarie Facciolli Jeanette Milione Frank Vassallo Kathy Fisher Niki Montaperto Kay Velleca Robert Fortuna Richard Montaperto Jillian Walsh If you would like us to add a name Frank Fortunato Debbie Nappi of someone who is currently serving John Foster Gloria Nigriello in the military to this list please email: [email protected]. Each person will be kept on our Prayer List for up to 3 months. If you would like to have the name of an ill parishioner added please contact the Rectory Office

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Cardinal’s Appeal Communications ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS Bulletin Web site E-Mail Holy Trinity (2021) Facilities & Maintenance IMPORTANT! Finance Council Sunday Collection $ 13,639.50 Several new initiatives are underway Fundraising Second Collections $ 323.00 here at St. Clare from Community History & Archives Assistance in “Return to Normal” Improvement Fund Improvement Fund $ 437.50 Memorials and Donations $ 14,360.00 efforts. In order to keep you up to Online Giving date in a timely manner, we are uti- Parish Council Holy Trinity (2020) lizing email as much as possible. Safe Environment That only works if we have your Parish Calendar Sunday Collection $ 15,465.50 Tithing most current email address. If you Easter $ 423.00 are currently not receiving “Constant Easter Flowers $ 65.00 Contact” email notifications from St. Second Collections $ 407.00 Clare, please call the Rectory to sup- Improvement Fund $ 530.50 ply your email address. $ 16,891.00

Corpus Christi (2021): Happy Father’s Day! Status as of 6/4/2021 Sunday Collection $ 23,907.50 Just a REMINDER that today is not Parish Goal = $174,000 Second Collections $ 435.00 only Father’s Day itself, but also the Pledged Gifts = 607 Improvement Fund $ 837.50 last day to drop off the Father’s Day Pledged Donations = $174,360 $ 25,180.00 Novena envelopes. Please place your envelope in the basket located in the We have met our goal! Corpus Christi (2020): rear of the Church or drop it in the Rectory mail slot later today. Thank you to those who have Sunday Collection $ 15,275.50 pledged their commitment to Easter $ 200.00 All Father’s, Grandfather’s, or any this year’s Appeal. Second Collections $ 683.00 other Father Figure in your life will Improvement Fund $ 516.50 be remembered throughout the month $ 16,675.00 of June!

Learning Opportunities Parish Library ADULT FAITH FORMATION Faith in the Dark Jesuit Collaborative Conversations in Faith On Formed this week Faith on a Summer Night Social Opportunities Have you signed up for Formed? Check out the movies featured The parish of St. Clare has subscribed to an exciting online platform on Formed this week: Formed.org. View the best Catholic videos, audio programs, e-books and movies on your computer, tablet or smartphone. And it’s all FREE! Any- Omar Sharif plays Saint Peter one can join. in the story of the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire. To join: The Passion of Bernadette is Visit Formed.org a follow up to the story of Click “Sign Up” the apparitions at Lourdes. Select “I Belong to a Parish or Organization” This film tells us about the Find us by key words (such as Clare Staten) or zip code (10308) rest of Bernadette’s life Click on our address after the Marian apparitions. Click “Next” Joseph of Nazareth: The Sto- Enter your name and email address ry of the Man Closest to Click “Sign Up” and you’re in! Christ is the story of the foster father of Jesus to whom God gave a most daunting task.

There are many more programs for adults and children.

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Liturgical Ministries Altar Servers Art and Environment LITURGY AND WORSHIP Children’s Liturgy of the Word Communion Ministers St. Anthony’s Feast Day: Thank You!!! Consolation Ministry A heartfelt thanks to all who made our Feast Day of St. Anthony a success. Lectors Liturgy Committee What a lovely Mass. Thank you to our lectors who read in Italian. Thank you Ushers to those who donated and helped distributing the Saint Anthony Bread. Thank Music Ministries you to our music ministry for singing in both English and Italian and thank Adult Choir you to our dear parishioners for having attended. It was beautiful to see so Children’s Choir Contemporary Group many of you at Mass. May St. Anthony advocate for all of us. Cantors Spirituality Bible Study Charismatic Prayer Grp Prayer Experiences Sacramental Preparation RCIA Baptism Confirmation Marriage

Marie Noel Director RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (718) 948-4829 [email protected] so he/she may receive First Penance to re-register for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and First Holy Eucharist in the sec- and 7th grade so he/she may contin- ond grade. ue his/her faith formation and prepa- ration to receive confirmation at the 2. Why should I re-register my end of the 7th grade. child for Religious Education after he/she receives First Com- 3. Will Religious Education be munion? Can’t we just come back remote or in person next year? Registration Continues: We are in the 6th grade? Religious Educa- As of right now our plan is to registering new families and re- tion is a life long journey. We all return in person. registering returning families. have a mandate to constantly learn about our faith and our relationship 4. What will happen to my child Frequently Asked Questions with God. who missed last year’s Religious about Sacramental Preparation Education because of Covid? However in the Archdiocese of New We will work with you to help 1. Why should I register my first York, children complete formal him/her catch up. Please call us at grader for Religious Education if Religious Education in the 7th/8th 718-948-4829 for more information. First Holy Eucharist is normally grade. Here at St. Clare we con- celebrated in the second grade? clude in the 7th grade. So for your 5. How to Register For a child to receive First Holy child to receive the Sacrament of Go on our website: Eucharist in the second grade, he/ Confirmation, he/she must com- www.stclaresi.com for the fillable she must first complete two years plete at least seven (7) years of form. of Religious Education. Religious Education. Download, complete, save and

Do you have a child who is email the form to: starting first grade this September? Do you have a child who just [email protected] or call us. If you do, please be sure to register completed First Communion or any him/her for Religious Education of the other grades? Please be sure

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Mrs. Theresa Signorile Principal [email protected] SCHOOL NEWS Mrs. Denise Olsen Assistant Principal [email protected] Thank You

Mrs. Michele Twomey On behalf of our St. Clare Students and Staff we would like to thank Assistant Principal "Hearts of Hope Foundation" for their generous donation of a 3D Printer in [email protected] memory of Msgr. Richard J. Guastella. This printer will be utilized by our (718) 984-7091 students for school projects and is housed in the School STREAM Lab.

We are extremely grateful and appreciative for this very generous donation which will most definitely make an impact on our students’ learning.

Mrs. Theresa Signorile- Principal, and Staff.

Boy Scouts Cub Scouts Dance Classes YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRIES Family Faith-Building Girl Scouts Musical Theater Group University Basketball Camp Sports Baseball Summer 2021 This Summer: Basketball Cheerleading Registration is Open Swimming Vacation Bible School Track Parent Education UBC is an instructional basketball Play and Learn camp for boys and girls entering 2nd - Vacation Bible School 9th grade.

There are two sessions for girls: Session 1: June 28th - July 2nd, Session 2: July 26th - July 30th.

There are three sessions for boys: Session 1: July 5th - July 9th , Session 2: July12th - July 16th , Session 3: July 19th- July 23rd.

The camp is located at The Cardinal Cooke Centre 150 Nelson Avenue. For additional information and brochure call 718-980-2267 (CAMP), visit the website at: August 2nd– 6th www.universitybasketballcamp.com or visit Register online. them on Facebook.

Covid-19 precautions are explained on the Questions: [email protected] UBC website as well as in the 2021 brochure.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Angel Tree PARISH MINISTRIES & SERVICES Bereavement Support Blood Drive Catholic Daughters From Our Parish Nurse … Consolation Ministry EMPLOYMENT GROUP NEWS Employment Support The next Employment Group St. Vincent de Paul Society Long–term Effects of COVD – 19 Parish Nurse Part 3 of 3 meeting will take place via "Zo o m" Health Education on Thursday, June 17th at 7:30 p.m. Home Visits People who had severe symptoms of COVID-19 often needed Presenter: Holly Block Patient Advocacy to be treated in a hospital’s intensive care unit, with mechanical Prayer Shawl Ministry Assistant Director of Recruitment Short Term Counseling assistance such as ventilators to breathe. After surviving this College of Staten Island Individual experience, a person’s emotional wellness might be challenged Family with post-traumatic stress syndrome, depression and anxiety. Topic—Using Video and Audio in Couples Since it is difficult to predict long-term outcomes from the Your Job Search Referrals COVID-19 virus, scientists are observing the long-term effects Social Activities To request a link to the meeting, that have been seen in related viruses, such as the virus that Book Club please call the Rectory at Crafty Ladies causes severe acute respiratory syndrome [SARS]. Many people 718-984-7873 and provide your Geological Society who have recovered from SARS developed chronic fatigue Parish Welcoming name, telephone number, job syndrome, a complex disorder characterized by extreme fatigue objective, zip code, and that becomes worse with physical or mental activity. The email address. fatigue does not improve with rest. People who had COVID-19 may experience this syndrome too. For more info visit our website at It is still unknown about how COVID-19 will affect people over time. www.stclaresi.com Researchers recommend that doctors closely monitor people who have had COVID-19 to see how their organs are functioning after recovery. It is important to remember that most people with COVID-19 recover quickly. It is necessary to reduce the spread of the virus by following the precautions such as wearing masks, avoiding crowds and washing your hands to help prevent people from having to experience the long-term problems of COVID-19.

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