From the Desk of Father Andrew I hope you had Baby Bottles a great week. Thank you for your generous support of the Pregnancy Aid drive. The money collected As you read this column is used to help with general operations of the pilgrims from our their Mack Ave. location. parish are traveling through the Irish coun- For more information visit tryside. Keep us in your www.pregnancyaid.detroit.org prayer and check in on our journey by visiting Respect Life Sunday our Facebook Page. This Sunday millions of people around North America “shout for life” by standing togeth- I was really touched by the outpouring of er in prayerful reflection and supplication to support you showed Sr. Kathy and myself end abortion in our nation. Be part of this last weekend. Thank you for the love and LIFE CHAIN, join us on Mack (in front of the dedication to the St. Clare community. church) from 2 – 3:30 pm Thank you for your good efforts of sharing faith, growing in faith, and ministry here in Thursday Faith Formation Begins! our parish and school. Once a week I pass Please join us for Thursday Faith Formation by the pictures on the Whittier Wall, this Res- sessions from 6:30-8:30 pm in the parish hall. urrection Story Wall of 2019 if you will, and For the next six weeks we will journey with read the description of our parish’s charac- the FORMED program: Who am I to judge? ter. As I do, I am reminded, that we are the Bringing faith to life series. seeds, the trees, the witnesses who are not ashamed of our faith but we are willing and See the trailer for the program https:// committed to sharing what we have and watch.formed.org/videos/who-am-i-to- the Good News we hear with all those judge-trailer and set aside time to grow in around us. Be Bold. Be Holy. Be Catholic. faith.
Visiting Priest Wishing you Blessed week, This weekend we welcome Father Reynaldo Fr. Andrew Frias-Santana, OFM Capuchin who visits our parish on behalf of the Fellowship of Catho- lic University Students (FOCUS). Fr. Reynaldo is both a FOCUS National Chaplain and a priest with the Province of St. Augustine of the Capuchin Order in Pittsburgh. FOCUS is a national organization serving college stu- dents on more than 153 campuses across the United States and five international lo- cations. Over 800 FOCUS missionaries on these campuses invite students into a rela- tionship with Christ and His Church, while equipping them for a lifetime of Catholic evangelization. To learn more, please visit www.focus.org Parish Calendar | Parish Events
Monday Shades of Ireland Pilgrimage 10/7/2019 8:00 AM Monday Morning Mass Church 9:00 AM Monday Morning Faith Formation Whittier Room 4:00 PM Religious Education School Classrooms 6:30 PM Religious Education School Classrooms 7:00 PM Intercessory Prayer Group Rectory Chapel Tuesday Shades of Ireland Pilgrimage 10/8/2019 9:30 AM Legion of Mary Meeting Whittier Room 9:30 AM Motor City Mitten Mission Church Social Hall-Rooms 1 and 2 4:00 PM Silent Meditation Rectory Chapel 6:30 PM Baptism Prep. Whittier Room 6:30 PM Tuesday Evening Mass & St. Michael Devotion Church 7:30 PM Al-anon Parish Offices 7:30 PM Knights of Columbus Council Meeting Church Social Hall - All Wednesday Shades of Ireland Pilgrimage 10/9/2019 8:15 AM Wednesday Morning Mass (School Mass) Church 9:15 AM Women of a Certain Age: Morning Bible Study Whittier Room 9:20 AM Catholic Biblical School of Michigan Church Social Hall - Dining Room 6:00 PM Exposition and Adoration Church 7:00 PM RCIA Faculty Room 7:00 PM EEV General Meeting Church Social Hall - All 7:00 PM Legion of Mary Rosary Church 7:15 PM Stephen Ministry Continuing Ed. School Library Thursday Shades of Ireland Pilgrimage 10/10/2019 8:00 AM Thursday Morning Mass Church 8:15 AM Ok2Say Assembly Church Social Hall - All 9:30 AM Almost all Men Bible Study Group Whittier Room 9:30 AM Motor City Mitten Mission Church Social Hall-Rooms 1 and 2 5:30 PM Wedding Rehearsal: Wierszewski/Sciuto Church 6:00 PM Child Care During Faith Formation Whittier Room 6:30 PM Thursday Night Adult Faith Formation Church Social Hall - All Friday Shades of Ireland Pilgrimage 10/11/2019 8:00 AM Friday Morning Mass Church 9:00 AM Friday Morning Bible Study Whittier Room Saturday 2:00 PM Wedding: Wierszewski/Sciuto Church 10/12/2019 4:00 PM Saturday Mass Church Sunday 9:00 AM Sunday Mass (Little Lambs) Church 10/13/2019 10:00 AM K of C Council Church Drive Church Social Hall - All 10:15 AM Religious Ed: Sunday Family Faculty Room; School Classrooms 11:00 AM Sunday Mass Church (Baptism: Gloria Lynne Andary) 5:00 PM Sunday Evening Mass Church Respect Life Sunday Page 2 October 6, 2019 Our Parish Community
Young Adult Ministry
October’s Theology on Tap will feature spe- cial guest Archbishop Allen Vigneron, who will give a personal witness of his faith jour- ney, at Camp Ticonderoga in Troy from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8.
Gifts to the CSA help fund these fellowship evenings, which allow young adults in our Archdiocese to reflect on their faith in a re- Oktoberfest Updates laxed setting. Each Theology on Tap gather- ing features a speaker on topics relating to Free Babysitting religion and theology. Archbishop Vigneron will share how he discerned the call to the This year we are offering FREE BABYSITING to children ages 4-12 priesthood as well as the joys and struggles anytime from 6:30-9:00 pm for the Saturday, October 19 event. he has experienced in his vocation. He will Children must be registered ahead of time by calling the parish also explore how we can best follow God’s office at 313-647-5000. Parents must stay at the St. Clare Oktober- will in our lives. fest event and all children must be picked up by 9:30 at the latest. We look forward to providing this fun service so parents can enjoy Due to the anticipated demand for next Oktoberfest for a few hours! week’s Theology on Tap, attendees must reserve a free ticket on Eventbrite. See • Children ages 4-7 will watch a movie, enjoy a simple snack, aod.social/theology-on-tap for more infor- play games and make crafts in our Parish Social Hall. mation. • Children ages 8-12 will play games, enjoy a simple snack, and can bring their own devices to stay busy if desired. If any of our For information about CSA-funded ministries, older children would prefer to stay with the younger group to programs, and services, go to aod.org. help out that is an option, too! Mass for Commerce If you or your teenager would like to volunteer to work with either group, please let me know! If you have any questions don’t hesi- tate to reach out to Jessica Smihal at [email protected] or Please join His Excellency Archbishop Allen text to 313-550-9961. Thank you for your support! H. Vigneron and the Catholic business and professional community for a morning of Tailgate Party inspiration at the 26th Annual Mass for Com- merce on Wednesday, October 23, at 8 The Tailgate Party will take place on Sunday, October 20 in the a.m. in the Chapel of Sacred Heart Major Parish Social Hall. Seminary, 2701 W. Chicago Blvd., Detroit • Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions on the Big Screen. 48206. • Doors open at 12:30 pm. • Admission is free. This celebration of the Eucharist reminds • Food will be available for purchase. Catholic men and women that they are not • BYOB and dish to pass if desired. merely business and professional people who happen to be Catholic, but people who recognize they are stewards of God’s St. Clare Parish Community Mass gifts and their need for the Holy Spirit to be with them, guiding them every day. A (parish and school) breakfast will follow Mass. At the end of October 19 | 4:00 PM breakfast, a panel of local business leaders will discuss how their Catholic faith has im- Make a Prayer Request pacted their business life. For more infor- 313-647-5000 #9 mation, call 313-596-7430 or visit the web at https://stclarem.org/make-a-prayer-request www.massforcommerce.org.
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Religious Education engaging program. I hope you were there last week to experience the first of five special event nights. Please put Thank you: Thank you for Thursday evenings on your calendar to “grow your faith” this year. your many prayers, Masses, notes, kind words, and your FORMED.ORG - code: 6ZGVKQ strong show of support last Sunday. I am deeply October 7: Our Lady of the Rosary humbled by your support • Movie: Devotionals. and goodness to me. • Movie: The Traditional Catholic Rosary • Movie: The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Religious Education classes are in full swing. • Audio: Praying the Rosary Like Never Before We are still waiting on a few families to show • Audio: Walking with Jesus. up. If you are one of them, please let us • Audio: The Miracle of Love Rosary know whether you will be attending this • Audio: The Miracle of Life Rosary for Children year, or we will keep calling you! October 9: Saint Denis RCIA: Thus far we have three candidates. If • Movie: Lead Kindly Light. there is anyone else out there who is • Movie: One Step Is Enough interested in the becoming a full member of the Catholic Church, please join us this Venerable Pope Pius XII week on Wednesday evening at 7 PM in the • Movie: Pius XII: Under the Roman Sky teacher’s lounge. • Movie: God’s Mighty Servant • Movie: Assisi in Silence Adult Faith Formation: Our season has begun. I hope you “hop on the train” of this October 11: Saint Pope John XXIII new faith formation year activities. The • Movie: John XXIII: The Pope of Peace committee has been working quite • Movie: The Revolution of John XXIII diligently to prepare a unique and October 13: Fatima Miracle of the Sun continued next column • Program: Divine Mercy, Episode 6: Fatima • Program: Fatima: Hope for the World • Movie: Finding Fatima • Movie: The 13th Day • Movie: The Day the Sun Danced • Movie: Fatima: A Message of Hope • Audio: Fatima for Today
First Reconciliation St. Anthony, St. Anthony…. April 18, 2020 |10:30 AM
First Communion If you borrowed the DVD’s for “A Biblical Walk Through the May 3, 2020 |11:00 Mass Mass” or “Epic: The Early Confirmation Church” please let the parish May 9, 2020 | 4:00 PM office know. Thank you.
Dates to Remember Event info: https://stclarem.org/event-tickets Thurs. Oct. 3 ...... Thursday Faith Formation Start Sat. Oct. 19 ...... St. Clare Community Mass (parish/school) - 4:00 pm Sat-Sun (Oct. 18-20) ...... Oktoberfest Sun. Oct. 20...... Religious Ed Bake Sale Sat. Oct. 26 ...... Healing Mass Sat. Oct. 26 ...... Mercy in Action Sat. Oct. 26 ...... Trunk or Treat Fri. Nov. 1 ...... All Saints Day Masses (8:15 am & 7:00 pm) Sat. Nov 2 ...... All Souls Day Masses (8:00 am, noon, 4:00 pm) Sun. Nov 3 ...... All Souls Mass for Bereaved Families, 11:00 am Fri. Nov. 15 ...... Bereavement Dinner
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Christian Service & Maintenance Corner Thursday Faith Formation BE BOLD BE HOLY BE CATHOLIC Mercy in Action
The Social Service arm of the Archdiocese of Detroit, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, will sponsor its third Mercy in Action program across the Archdiocese on Saturday, October 26. St. Clare Parish will join this effort with an afternoon of service projects working with Motor City Mitten Mission. We are still in the planning stages but ask you to mark your calendar to join us from 12-4 PM. The Motor City Mitten Mission is a non-profit that assists the homeless and less fortunate in the Detroit area. Most of you know them for the plastic sleeping mats and pillows made from plastic bags from Kroger and other retail stores.
We will work with founder Gail Marlow on various projects that might include preparing plastic bags for plarning. We also might assist with the October 10 clothes closet and prepare emergency bags with Video: Who Am I To Judge? clothes and hygiene products. Finally, we might prep and assist with simple meals to be delivered Dr. Edward Sri - Session 1 to those in need. Please contact me if you would October 17 be interested in helping and working with us. Video: Who Am I To Judge? Mike McDevitt Christian Service Coordinator 313-647-5025 Dr. Edward Sri - Session 2 October 24 Video: Who Am I To Judge? Dr. Edward Sri - Session 3
November 7 Video: Who Am I To Judge? Dr. Edward Sri - Session 4
November 14 Video: Who Am I To Judge? Dr. Edward Sri - Session 5 & 6
November 21 Video: Who Am I To Judge? Dr. Edward Sri - Session 7 & 8
All are welcome. Please bring a friend!
• 6:30 P.M. Refreshments & Fellowship • 7:00 P.M. Praise & Worship - with Mark Fikany • 7:15 P.M. Video Presentation • 8:00 P.M. Small Group Discussions • 8:30 P.M. Final Prayer & Close
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Please Remember in Your Prayers 13 Reasons Why NOT Evan Allemon Mary Ellen LeRoy Suicide Prevention and Creating a Culture of Michael Anderanin II Anita Leisen Marti Benedetti Joseph Lisy Support for Vulnerable Youth Anne Berschback Joan McNanney John Blondin Bahia Mahfet Wednesday, October 9, 6:15pm Frank Boks Josephine Marino (Doors open at 6:00) Karen Bolton Mary Ann McLaughlin Krista Brenneman Sarah McPharlin The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore, Grosse Pointe Farms Henry & Charles Lynn Miller Presented in partnership with CARE of Southeastern Michigan, Kev- Brenneman JoAnn Morandini in’s Song, Henry Ford Health System, and The War Memorial Betty Burt Jim Olinzock
Annetta Byrne Katerina Palucaj Creating a Culture of Support for Suicidal Teens: Ann Carson Carol Provencal A Mother and Daughter Perspective Juan Cepeda Bob Phillips Marie Ciaramitaro Anne Purvis Glenn Closurdo Lawrence Radgowski Keynote address by Riley Juntti and Kym Juntti Robin Dalby Joel Rivera Kathie DeMumbrum William Rigg Two years ago, Netflix released “13 Reasons Why” chronicling Han- Terry DeRosa Larry Rochwalski nah Baker, a suicidal teen who leaves behind thirteen tapes, each Donna Dettmer Osvaldo Rodriguez one blaming someone for her death. In 2017, Oxford High School Helen Edmonds Charles Rutherford launched “13 Reasons Why NOT” amid the backlash from the show. Karen Galkowski Karen Sapp Each day for 13 days a student would share, via loudspeaker, to Patrick Giffer Barbara Shaheen the rest of the students and staff, a story of adversity and thank Clayton Guensche Dolores Stefanski someone who brought them out of a dark time. Riley Juntti was the Christine Kahanak Neal Steinmetz first student to share her story of teen dating violence and her long Susy Gibson Albert Sullivan history of mental illness and suicidal thoughts. Riley will share her David Holmes Diane Sullivan story and Kym, her mother, will share her perspective on living with Dcn. Bill Jamieson Tracy Tripp a child who struggles with mental health and the best ways to help Richard Jungwirth Jeffrey P. Valentic your family. Hector Kim Lois Watson Ted Kirles Robbie Williams The evening will also include breakout sessions on technology/ Marty Knorp Christopher Wolfslayer social media, perfectionism and high expectations, and substance/ Robert Koch Bill Zablocki alcohol use in teens. Ashleigh Kohlitz
If you are making a request on someone’s Session I will run from 7:20 - 8:05 / Session II will run from 8:15 9:00. behalf please make sure you have the Each topic will be available during both sessions and all will be individual’s consent before submitting your recorded for viewing later. request to the bulletin. Thank you for your cooperation. Breakout Sessions (pick two to attend, each will repeat) To add/remove from the sick list go to: 1. Striving for Perfection: How High Standards and Parental Expec- https://stclarem.org/prayer-list tations Can Lead to Anxiety in Children and Teens, featuring Collection report Amanda Be, LMSW, Supportive Counseling Services, PLLC September 29, 2019 2. The I Generation: How Social Media has Infiltrated Adolescent Mental Health, featuring Nicole Runyon, LMSW, Professional Psy- Parishioner Envelopes*: $8,917 chotherapy, LLC Loose Collection: $1,156 3. Root Causes of Alcohol/Drugs and Teens: Featuring Dr. Asha Total Collection: $10,073 Shajahan Budgeted Weekly Collection: $10,331 The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms. Under for the week by: ($258) Contact The Family Center for more information: 313.447.1374 *Includes We Share for the week. Be Bold. Be Holy. Be Catholic.
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From the Principal • Our next school Mass Demonstrating the love of all God’s creatures, the young people at is this Wednesday, October 9th, St. Clare of Montefalco participated in the Blessing of Pets on St. which will be planned by our Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day this past Friday. A group of Grade 4 and g 3rd/4th grade class. All families n Grade 5 students will attend the workshop for the Ralph C. Wilson are welcome and encouraged Jr. Centennial Park Public Design Meeting on October 7, 2019. Our to attend. students shared their ideas last Spring with the Design Team. The peni • Our kiln in the art room has been repaired and is now ready for use
Design Team incorporated suggestions of the young people, bring- ap ing their ideas to life in their plan for the addition to the Detroit by the students. H Riverwalk. Teachers are now engaging St. Clare students in numer- • Our whole-school field trip to ous online educational applications with the Chromebooks and Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill will at’s iPads in all classrooms. The use of Duolingo with our ELL children, IXL be on October 29th. • St. Clare's National Junior Honor curriculum enrichment and RAZ Kids for Reading focus and growth Wh are all being accessed by the St. Clare young people. STEM con- Society is collecting money and nections with the young people in Sudan are continuing more rou- new or gently used baby items to tinely as well. St. Clare of Montefalco welcomes its new identity as donate to Pregnancy Aid Detroit. an international and technological learning community. Classroom of the Week Seventh graders are settling right into this new school year. We have already gotten our plant tower up and running, and we will be using it again for our studies in life Science. We are also off to a good start in Social Studies, learning about the early Americans and currently finishing up work on our Native American brochure projects. In religion we are learning about God’s love for us and that He is always searching for us! Eighth grade has jumped right into chemistry and is learning about the physical and chemical properties of matter. For Social Studies we are knee deep in the Civil War and learning about how it shaped the country we know today! Sixth grade is learning about Earth's water so they can work with our buddy class of 6th graders in Sudan on learning about pol- lution and its global effects, then trying to come up with a solution for this issue! - Mrs. Beach Students of the Week
Ryan Townsend | Grade 4 | Age 9 Why she was nominated: "Ryan helped a classmate make-up an assignment that he missed. She was kind and unselfish. Ryan is also very patient and understand- ing." - Ms. Nader. Why she loves St. Clare: "I love St. Clare because I will grow up here with love, support, and God in my heart." - Ryan
Michael Lepera | Grade 7 |Age 12 Why he was nominated: "Michael went above and be- yond when helping set up the plant tower." - Mrs. Beach Why he loves St. Clare: "The curriculum is better than at public schools." - Michael
Wynter Stoudamire | Grade 8 | Age 13 Why she was nominated: "Wynter always volunteers to help with the preschool students." - Ms. Knaus Why she loves St. Clare: "I have been here since I was four years old and grew up with them. They are like family." - Wynter
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Mass Intentions for the Week Called and Gifted Discernment Saturday, October 5 4:00 PM Margaret Mary Lynch I got this e-mail from Mary Martin, who presented the Called and Irene and Walt Jensen and Gifted program here at St. Clare a few years ago. I signed up for the Jensen Family this session, and hope to see some of you there as well! ~Shannon Scanlon Sunday, October 6 “Hi everyone and greetings on this beautiful, fall day!! We invite 9:00 AM Edward Lynch you to our very first Spiritual Gifts Discernment Dialogues! It's for an- Hon. Philip Gillis yone who's been through a Called and Gifted Workshop, is inter- St. Clare Parishioners ested in further discernment or is looking to bring a workshop to 11:00 AM Paul Geist, Sr. their parish. Most of us get pretty excited to learn about Charisms St. Clare Parishioners and how we can be an instrument of God's goodness in the world, 5:00 PM Patricia McKeever but after a Called and Gifted Workshop our real life takes over. St. Clare Parishioners That's the reason behind the Discernment Dialogues!! It's a chance to meet up with other people who need a 'refresher' in their dis- Monday, October 7 - Marian Devotion cernment or a conversation about how to put their gifts into prac- 8:00 AM Mary Margaret Eckel tice. Linn Styczenski Plan to join us on: Thursday October 10, 2019 from 7-9:00 PM Tuesday, October 8 - St. Michael Devotion Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit 6:30 PM Mary Fleming Michael King, from the Office of Family Evangelization with the Wednesday, October 9 AOD will share some insights about how Baptism is the crux of our 8:15 AM Ben Russo (1 yr. Anniv.) 'yes' to Jesus and charisms are a main way we participate in His mission. We'll hear inspiring testimonials from folks using their char- Thursday, October 10 isms in creative ways. There'll be time to discuss your own charism 8:00 AM Fr. Andrew and those on discernment or meet with someone about bringing a workshop to Ireland Pilgrimage your parish. The event is free: To register: Friday, October 11 https://marymartinconsulting.breezechms.com/form/7ec0ff69 8:00 AM Maggie Gravino Bernard O'Rourke We want to support your discernment! If you've attended a Called and Gifted Workshop last week or haven't pulled your workbooks Saturday, October 12 out for a few years, know you're welcome. We're looking forward 4:00 PM Emanuel Buhagiar to connecting!! “ Mecha Family Joseph Valentic, Sr.
Sunday, October 13 9:00 AM Ladislav Machek Living and Deceased Members of the former St. Clare Altar Society 11:00 AM St. Clare Parishioners 5:00 PM Patricia McKeever
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Weekend Ministry Schedule: October 12-13, 2019 Time 4:00 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am 5:00 pm Eucharistic Jacquie Lauth Judy Grego Rachel Perkowski Sub Ministers Carol Jacklyn Tony Grego Karen Perkowski Sub Becky McCoy Bob Koch Denise Cotter Sub Rachel Perkowski Sue Koch Jean Irvin-Stanley Karen Perkowski Teresa Muniga Corazon Galinato Sub Margaret Platz Louis Di Iorio Sub Art Post Lectors John Hennessy (1) Craig Hodges (1) Mark Fikany (1) Chee Chee Williams (1) Sharon Freitas (2) Doug Carder (2) Barb Valentic (2) Patrick Corbett (2) Altar Servers Kaiden Barnes Lilly Brieden Miles Morman Nick Lundberg Matthew Grobel Thomas Brieden Max Morman Sean Harris Isabelle Grobel Abi Lindblum Emmanuel Ojemudia Lauren Harris
Hospitality Karen Perkowski Joanne Hoye Jane Bunch Eileen Stratelak Linda Hazlett Sharon and larry Keelan Mary Fildew John and Michelle Van Camp Dorothy Ciesluk Rosie and Joe Kuczera Mark Slate Teo Nowakowski Marie Trojanowski Steve and Sharon McMillan Becky McCoy Ushers Jack McCrea Dave Muer Joe Conlan Jim McCuish David Transue Matt Morman Joe Conway Guido Sabella Charlie Roarty
Readings for the Week of October 6, 2019 Liturgy Schedule Sunday Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend Mass Schedule Hab 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14; Saturday: 4:00 PM Lk 17:5-10 Sunday: 9:00 AM and11:00 AM Monday Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary (low gluten host available) Jon 1:1—2:1-2, 11; Jon 2:3, 4, 5, 8; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday Jon 3:1-10; Ps 130:1b-2, 3-4ab, 7-8; Lk 10:38-42 Weekday Masses Wednesday Saints Denis, Bishop, and Companions, Martyrs; Monday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM Saint John Leonardi, Priest Tuesday: 6:30 PM Jon 4:1-11; Ps 86:3-4, 5-6, 9-10; Lk 11:1-4 Wednesday: 8:15 AM Thursday Mal 3:13-20b; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; Lk 11:5-13 (8:00 AM during the summer months) Friday Saint John XXIII, Pope Confessions Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Ps 9:2-3, 6 and 16, 8-9; Lk 11:15-26 Weekdays: 30 minutes before Mass Saturday Jl 4:12-21; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Lk 11:27-28 Saturday: 2:30 until 3:30 PM Sunday Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 5:14-17; Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4; 2 Tm 2:8-13; Lk 17:11-19 Devotions 2nd Grade Religious Education In Honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mondays after 8:00 AM Mass
In Honor of St. Michael the Archangel Tuesdays after 6:30 PM Mass
In Honor of the Divine Mercy Tuesdays 6:10 PM Fridays after the 8:00 AM Mass
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Every Wednesday from 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM First Friday of the Month until noon
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St. Clare of Montefalco St. Clare of Montefalco Parish Catholic School 1401 Whittier Rd., Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 Phone: (313)647-5000 Fax: (313)647-5005 16231 Charlevoix, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 Phone: (313) 647-5100 | Fax: (313) 647-5105 Mission Statement
Religious Education Office “We bring together and welcome into our Catholic Community a Ph. (313) 647-5056 | Fax (313) 647-5055 richly diverse people to pray, to serve, and to learn in the name School Administrative Assistant and presence of Jesus Christ.” Ann Conlan (647-5102)
Pastor Permanent Deacon SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT Rev. Andrew Kowalczyk, CSMA Rev. Mr. Richard P. Shubik St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic School Is a Gospel Presence in our diverse community. 647-5000 647-5077 We are dedicated to educating and [email protected] [email protected] empowering children of all faiths Pastoral Associate Director of Religious Education By providing a quality Catholic Sr. Rebecca Hodge Sr. Kathleen Avery, OSM Education Focused on Faith, Academics, 647-5015 647-5110 and lifelong Service. [email protected] [email protected] Principal Christian Service Committee Ann Crowley Maintenance Coordinator Chairpersons 647-5100 Michael McDevitt [email protected] 647-5025 Parish Council [email protected] Linda Hazlett Business Manager [email protected] Marion Fikany Minister of Music 647-5022 Dr. David Troiano Finance Council [email protected] 647-5064 Rick Berg [email protected] Parish Secretary [email protected] Józefa Chmielewski Media Coordinator 647-5000 Christian Service Colleen Keelan [email protected] Cathie Schneider 647-5072 [email protected] Athletic Director [email protected]
Robert Conway Sacristans Faith Formation Commission 647-5170 Joan Louwers Tom Warnez [email protected] Margaret Platz [email protected] 882-9167 Director of Ministry of Care School Commission Patricia Radnick Stephen Ministry Message Line Logan Montgomery 885-5210 647-5000 x5054 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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