From the Desk of Fr. Andrew November 15, 2020 33Rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

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From the Desk of Fr. Andrew November 15, 2020 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

I hope you had a blessed week throughout the year in our community with prayer, gratitude, reflection, and also an evaluation of the Just two more Sundays and we will ministry provided by the Michaelite Fathers over the begin the season of Advent. During last century within the Catholic Church in Poland these last two weeks of the season and abroad. of Ordinary Time, we have an opportunity to reflect on the past litur- Here in North America all parishes where the Mich- gical year. Perhaps that reflection aelite Fathers minister marked the opening of the will encourage us to give thanks to God for all the centennial year with a special Mass for the occa- graces and blessings we have received. That re- sion. The culmination of the jubilee year celebration flection could also invite us to ask God for for- will take place in London, Ontario at the Cathedral giveness for times, talents and treasures misused. of St. Peter, on June 20, 2021 at 4 pm Mass. May these two weeks lead us through our commu- nal and personal prayer to trust and hope in the lov- The challenge - how best to capture and summarize ing care of our God for us. this history and tell the story of thousands of young people who went through our educational facili- Today I want to take this opportunity to share with ties? How to tell the story of hundreds of brothers you a little bit of history. I have and priests who followed the leg- mentioned on occasion that the acy of our founder, Fr. Markiewicz Michaelites are celebrating our and toiled in God’s vineyard in 100th jubilee this year. The follow- Poland and beyond its borders? ing is a brief history of our com- How best to describe the difficul- munity from inception to our ties encountered while establish- operations around the world ing a new congregation? The today. In September there was a suffering endured, the many loss- special collection to support the es of the Congregation during continuation of the work we do, the Second World War, particu- and I want to express my sincere larly during the period of the appreciation for the contributions Communist regime, and the ad- made to this fund. These are justments required. How to accu- challenging times for all of us and rately explain the “expansion” of I deeply appreciate your gener- the Congregation to the New ous support. Word, and beyond?

CENTENNIAL JUBILEE (1921-2021) This can only be done by recog- This year, the Congregation of St. nizing the vision, dedication, Michael the Archangel proudly forthright thinking, and holiness of celebrates our 100th year of min- life, of Father Bronislaw Markie- istry. We opened our Jubilee year wicz (1842-1912). In 1897 Markie- on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 wicz sought permission from the with liturgical celebrations around Church authorities to establish an the world on the Feast of St. Mi- order that would concentrate on chael the Archangel. Recognition caring for orphaned and aban- of the jubilee will continue doned children. Acting on this Continued on page 3 ST. CLARE PARISH COMMUNITY

Start Date Start Time Subject Location Tuesday 4:00 PM Silent Meditation Rectory Chapel 11/17/2020 6:00 PM Confessions Church; Family Room 6:30 PM Tuesday Evening Mass & Church St. Michael and Angels Devotion 7:15 PM Faith Formation Commission Meeting Virtual Meeting Wednesday 7:30 AM Confessions Church; Family Room 11/18/2020 8:00 AM Wednesday Morning Mass & Devotion Church to Our Lady of Perpetual Help 9:00 AM Wednesday Faith Formation (hybrid) Church Social Hall - All; Zoom 5:00 PM Stephen Ministry Rose Room 6:00 PM Adoration Church 7:00 PM RCIA Zoom Thursday 9:00 AM Thursday Faith Formation: Men's Bible Study (hybrid) Church Social Hall - All; Zoom 11/19/2020 6:00 PM Confessions Church; Family Room 6:30 PM Thursday Evening Mass Church 7:15 PM Thursday Night 2.0 (Thursday Night Faith Formation) Church Social Hall - All 8:30 PM Rosary: Live from the Rectory Chapel Parish Facebook Page Friday 7:30 AM Confessions Church; Family Room 11/20/2020 8:00 AM Friday Morning Mass & Divine Mercy Devotion Church 9:00 AM Friday Faith Formation (hybrid) Church Social Hall - All; Zoom 10:00 AM All School (Virtual) Mass Rectory Chapel; School Facebook Pg. 5:00 PM Wedding: Gonczar/Maskill Church Saturday 2:30 PM Saturday Confessions Church 11/21/2020 4:00 PM Saturday Mass Church Sunday 9:00 AM Sunday Mass (Little Lambs) Church 11/22/2020 9:45 AM Religious Education (after 9 a.m. Mass) Church Social Hall - All 11:00 AM Sunday Mass Church 5:00 PM Sunday Mass Church Catholic Service Appeal Electronic Version of the Weekly Bulletin (PDF) Pledged: $61,197 To access the link in the weekly bulletin go to discovermass.com, or https://stclarem.org/bulletins This is a time for our parishes and and download the electronic version (PDF) of the Spirit

communities to do what we do best: rise up. The following articles can be found in the electronic version In southeast Michigan, we are no strangers Readings for the week | School Pictures | Mass Intentions to challenges, and we, with the grace and Prayer List | St. Michael Coloring Page | Parish Directory love of God, have always been resilient, ris- ing from the ashes and overcoming these Collection Report - November 8, 2020 trials. Over the past year, even amidst trial, Parishioner Envelopes $7,694 we haven’t stopped working to feed the Online Giving $6,850 hungry, shelter the homeless, or equip indi- viduals to know the love of God. This pan- Total Collection: $14,544 demic has not stopped us from sharing the Goal $10,331 Gospel! But this mission isn’t something we Over for the week by: $4,213 can do alone. Your generosity to the Catholic Services Under for fiscal year to date Oct 31, 2020 ($1,112) Appeal makes all these efforts possible. Please prayerful- Be Bold. Be Holy. Be Catholic. ly consider a donation to the CSA if you have not al- Thank you for supporting the New Evangelization. ready. www.givecsa.org LOGIN TO WESHARE

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Fr. Andrew continued from page 1 vision, a large house with adjacent schools was estab- tors who have supported us and our mission over the lished in Miejsce Piastowe, southeastern Poland, where years through the offering of prayers, good word, do- Markiewicz provided a safe environment for children to nations, and participation in the life of our community . live, learn, work, and grow in faith. This house and the May the intercessions of the Archangel Michael and schools continue today meeting the educational Blessed Bronislaw lead all of us to a greater love of God needs for children in Poland, fulfilling the legacy estab- and each other. lished by our founder. RENOVATIONS Recognizing the need to create sustainability for this The workmen have finally taken the first swings with the mission of formation and education, Markiewicz to- sledgehammer in the demolition of the lower level gether with Anna Kaworek began the processes of es- bathrooms. Hoping there are no surprises in the walls, tablishing the Congregation of the Michaelite Sisters in and we will be using these updated restrooms by 1896. Later a second house with schools was estab- Christmas! lished in Pawlikowice near Cracow, Poland. FAMILY OF PARISHES Since Markiewicz’s death, the work, vision, and legacy Please visit our parish website and click on one of the established continues through the Congregations he three windows to learn more about the new initiative founded and expands that vision today. The church the Archdiocese is putting forward. Over the next two recognized and affirmed the work of Markiewicz’s fol- years, all parishes of the Archdiocese will join other par- lowers when it formally established the Congregation ishes in new groupings called “Families of Parishes.” St. of St. Michael the Archangel on September 29, 1921. Clare Parish will be part of the Family of Parishes. The The church also affirmed the holiness of Father Markie- final decision about the groupings will be announced wicz’s personal life when it beatified him on June 19, by Archbishop on December 1, the First Sunday of Ad- 2005. vent.

From the birthplace of the Congregation in southeast- SAINTS OF THE WEEK ern Poland, though mountainous Monte Gargano Tuesday, 17 – St. Elizabeth of Hungry, Religious (1207- where St. Michael the Archangel receives his rever- 1231) As queen of Hungary she demonstrated a spe- ence and veneration, across the North and South cial care for the poor, sick and underprivileged. After America continents and the Caribbean Islands, the death of her husband she joined a Third Order through the countries of Europe, and Antipodes with Franciscan and devoted herself to prayer, simplicity, Papua New Guinea – the Michaelite presence pro- and almsgiving. vides a living example of their founders’ legacy, faithfully responding to God’s call to a priestly and religious Have a blessed week, life. They minister to the people of God by actively en- gaging in parish life and school activities where they serve; build churches and schools; publishing books and magazines dedicated to the topic of the Holy An- Men’s Bathroom Renovation gels, and leading retreats and pilgrimages for individu- al spiritual enrichment. With special enthusiasm they dedicate themselves to spread the devotion to St. Mi- chael and the Holy Angels.

Our presence in North America dates to the time be- tween the Frist and Second War. Since then more than thirty Michaelite priests have faithfully served in Cana- da and the United States. Today, twelve members are ministering in three dioceses: Detroit, MI, London, ON and Toronto, ON serving parishioners in English, Italian and Polish speaking parishes.

On behalf of all Michaelite Fathers ministering in the North American Vice-Province I want to express heart- felt thanks to all our parishioners, friends, and benefac-

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Connect Ministry St. Clare Stephen Ministry

COVID has changed our lives and continues to impact In my family, I am the oldest of many aspects of it. Here at St. Clare we have missed six children. Growing up, the the activity of a busy office, where our ministries gather younger ones often turned to and perform many services for our parishioners and oth- me for help. After high school, I ers in our community. We miss the comradery of our became a nurse and took care Sunday Socials, the Knights breakfasts, and the PIC par- of newborns and the dying. ties. We miss celebrating Mass together, we miss the Then I married and became a connection of being together as a family. wife and mother and the journey of caring continued. Five “Jesus is before all things and in Him all things hold years ago, my husband of 49 together” Col. 1:17 years died suddenly after a short illness. I was now in need We want you to know that even though we may not be of caring. It was through the help of my faith, family together in “body” we are certainly together in spirit! and friends that I survived this troubled time. We want to stay connected with you, so we launched the CONNECT MINISTRY. A few years ago, I met Fr. Andrew while he was “co- pastoring” at St. Philomena’s. He told me about the Simply put, a handwritten note to let you know we are plan at St. Clare to start a Stephen Ministry program. I here thinking of you was sent to all registered parishion- decided to join the class. I felt that I could share some ers as a “shoulder tap” so you know you are remem- of the blessings that had been bestowed on me. A Ste- bered, not forgotten. We are praying for you and even phen Minister listens with their heart. They don’t judge or though our interaction may be curtailed temporarily, we lecture. They walk the journey with you, by your side. It is are here to help if we can. an honor to do this. Having someone share their life, their joys and sadness, can be a difficult thing. We are “Jesus is before all things and in Him all things hold here for you. So if you need a shoulder to cry on, an ear together” Col. 1:17 to listen, need guidance with a problem or an open heart to understand, a Stephen Minister will be there for If you have an intention you would like remembered, you. some news to share, or just want to say hello, give us a call, let us know how you are! You can leave a message We have been blessed with the love of God in our lives on our line 313-647-5015. and it is our turn to share this love with others. Stephen Ministers are care givers of the body and the soul. Do “Jesus is before all things and in Him all things hold not hesitate to call the church office and find out what together” Col. 1:17 Stephen Ministry can do for you and with you.

Blessings from the Heart,

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Faith Formation Christian Service Corner IGNITE YOUR PARISH: Coming to a par- Jazz Jambalaya ish near yours! And guess what? It is your parish. Look for it and embrace it St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen is hosting a cook- and help to Ignite our St. Clare Parish ing class with its very own kitchen man- for the Advent and Christmas Season. ager and chef Bert Dearing to raise funds to support its service to the less You will receive a CD with a web ad- fortunate members of the Detroit Com- dress to access the music and talks for munity. each Sunday of Advent. If you cannot make it to church, please ask someone to pick one up for you or Please mark your calendars for Sunday December 6 send me an email ([email protected]) and it will be at 4:00 PM. Check the website: delivered to your door. You may download a journal www.stleosoupkitchendetroit.org to go along with the program or obtain one from and/or Facebook for registration and sponsorship. church for a dollar donation. 250 of these gifts have been ordered. I must give them all out before Advent. The kitchen continues to serve its I think I might look good in purple hair…only if I/we are neighbors in need by providing hot able to distribute all of them. carry out meals and sack lunches four days a week. We have had a close Dynamic Catholic is also having their Best Advent Ever and special relationship with SLSK for once again. Matthew Kelly will be sharing daily Advent many years. One of our hallmark Scriptures. You should have received an invitation if Christian Service projects is the Lenten you participated last year. If not, go to Dynamic Cath- Lunch Program. This project provides meals and hospi- olic, Best Advent Ever, to sign up. tality to 80-120 guests each Tuesday for six weeks during Lent. I am always amazed at the generosity and Children’s Faith Formation: We are moving into our kindness of our St. Clare Family. second set of Gospel Weeklies. If you have any rec- ommendations for our programs, please direct them to As we look forward to the coming Lenten season, we me. If your child is an online learner, you should have will continue to look for ways to support St. Leo’s Soup received a new set of Gospel Weeklies. If you did not, Kitchen with donations of much needed items. In the please email me immediately. meantime, this cooking class is a way to show your support and cook a delicious Sunday night dinner. I hear There will be no in person or online classes on Novem- Jambalaya is on the menu. If you have not participat- ber 29, Thanksgiving Weekend. But since it is the First ed in a virtual cooking class before, I promise you will Sunday of Advent, we catechists, ask you to please have fun. And no one will see your spills. You will re- use the brochure to begin your family Advent activities ceive recipes, a shopping list and preparation instruc- together. tions well in advance of class. And then you are ready to cook right along with Bert and company. Adult Faith Formation: This week is the last session of And best of all, you will have your Sunday dinner ready the Series of The Search. I hope you enjoyed the Mat- to eat. thew Kelly special event. If you had a ticket, I have the Amazing Possibilities book for you. The host of the small The St. Clare 2021 calendar is now group may pick them up from the rectory or see me in available at the church entrances church. There is no class on November 26 because we and Parish Office. Please take one know that you will be celebrating in some way with home to remember St. Clare your family. On Thursday, December 3 and 10 we will Church, your Feasts & Saints and be sharing the Ignite the Parish sessions for The First and keep track of your personal sched- Second Weeks of Advent. ule. As usual, a free will offering is appreciated but not necessary. Please note that some of the daily Mass times in the calendar have changed due to COVID-19 Religious Education since printing. https://stclarem.org/religious-education Mike McDevitt| 313-647-5025 Christian Service Coord. | [email protected]

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St. Clare of Montefalco teachers who many new possibilities for the young people. Can you taught 75% of the time in the building imagine scheduling a field trip at the Louvre in France? while it was open last year and contin- A docent would lead the young people through the ued to teach in March during the build- virtual visit. See? This an entirely new frontier for all of us ing closure due to COVID-19 were giv- that is super exciting. en formal notice about a grant they qualify for from the State of Michigan We prepare for Thanksgiving at the school. We are Treasury Department. All teachers were keeping in our hearts those not as fortunate as our- sent a letter with Form 5734 to complete and return by selves. Classrooms will share in a food drive for those December 4. They will receive the $500 grant for going who need nourishment this month. This Friday Father above and beyond during the adjustment to virtual in- Andrew will lead the Children’s Mass at 10:00. Please struction. Teachers are very deserving of this financial join us from the Parish and School website as Mass will acknowledgement. be said using Facebook live. Ms. Nader’s Grade 3 and Grade 4 class will lead us in the readings and petitions. This week students moved forward in grades three Let us know you are with us in the chat room. through eight using their new Chromebooks. One teacher was unable to make it to school. Students Peace and safe health wished to you all, worked with the teacher in Google Classroom having synchronous and asynchronous instruction during the Principal/313 647 5129 regular school day. The Chromebooks open up so St. Clare News from St. Clare Student’s of the week Kindergarten Leo Mariscal: Grade: K | Age: 6 We had so much excitement with the Halloween Cos- Why he was nominated: “Leo always tells tume day festivities at St. Clare. The day started out as wonderful stories. Once, Leo brought a a normal school day – except – we came to school in praying polar bear to school. The polar bear costume! First responders, princesses, pumpkins, mum- was kneeling and praying the Our Father. It mies, Paw Patrol, football players, pirates, fairies, and was a very spiritual show-and-tell.” – Mrs. angels invaded the Kindergarten room! Pawlowski Why he loves St. Clare: Leo loves gym! He is always rd Business was as usual during the morning – except – for happy to see his big brother Maxi in 3 grade. Leo has our Halloween Parade outside on the school grounds. lots of friends in kindergarten Small celebrations erupted from time to time during Darla Sherry: Grade: 7 | Age: 12 the afternoon. All of the school children were delight- Why she was nominated: “Every day since ed to receive a large bag of candy from the PTO! school started, Darla has carried the “Thank You, PTO!” bookbag, lunch, and all else for a new student in our classroom who started this In spite of the pandemic, a lot of learning is happening year with a full leg cast!” – Ms. White at St. Clare! The Kindergarteners are learning letters Why she loves St. Clare: "I love the and sounds, words and sentences, reading and writ- precautions St. Clare takes to keep us safe from COVID. ing! October was the month of Mary. The Kindergarten The teachers are still in a good mood even though children have developed a sweet devotion towards everything is different and we all have to wear masks. Mary. They have made pictures, brought flowers, prac- They are so understanding of what we are going ticed the Hail Mary, and even knelt in front of her stat- through!” – Darla ue! In Social Studies, they have illustrated both the Church Holidays and the National Holidays! New Micah Kennebrew: Grade: 4 | Age: 9 chrome books were delivered for the “big” kids in the Why she was nominated: “Micah is kind, school – grades 3 through 8. Thank you to everyone courteous, hard-working, and intelligent! She who helped to make this possible! We are looking for- is also a great listener and very observant. ward to the continuation of a wonderful school year! She is a very valuable member of our class!” – Ms. Nader God Bless us all, Why she loves St. Clare: "I love St. Clare because it’s a place where kids can learn. St. Clare is educational. St. Clare is the best school!” – Micah

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Scripture Readings for the Week

Sunday Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 or Mt 25:14-15, 19-21 Monday Saint Margaret of Scotland; Saint Gertrude, Virgin Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday The Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles; Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 19:11-28 Memorial: Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6; Mt 14:22-33 Thursday Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b; Lk 19:41-44 Friday Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46

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Weekly Mass Intentions Please Remember in your Prayers

Saturday, November 14 Michael Anderanin II George R McMullen, Jr. 4:00 PM Melvin and Evelyn Kirles Patricia Barszenski William B. McNanney Marti Benedetti Sarah McPharlin Kenneth Zontek Anne Berschback Kyle McPherson John, Frank, and Sam Caito Karen Bolton Lynn Miller Sunday, November 15 Krista Brenneman Jo Ann Morandini 9:00 AM Bernard O’Rourke Henry & Charles Brenneman Kathy Overton Ron Marcott Richard Brenneman Katerina Palucaj Betty Burt Dennis Panas Josephine Buhagiar Ann Carson Mary Beth Panas 11:00 AM Thomas Manion Art Cervi Carol Provencal 5:00 PM Patricia McKeever Marie Ciaramitaro Bob Phillips Tuesday, November 17 - Devotion to St. Michael Glenn Closurdo Anne Purvis 6:30 PM For the spiritual growth and health of Robin Dalby Lawrence Radgowski Kathie DeMumbrum William Rigg Tobias B. (Baptism Anniv.) and Robert J. Nicole DeRosa Larry Rochwalski Wednesday, November 18 - Devotion to our Lady Terry DeRosa Kathleen Root 8:00 AM All Religious Donna Dettmer Kathleen Ruggero Thursday, November 19 Helen Edmonds Charles Rutherford 6:30 PM All Suffering from Illness Karen Galkowski Karen Sapp Patrick Giffer Michael Scanlon Friday, November 20 - Divine Mercy Chaplet Clayton Guensche Barbara Shaheen 8:00 AM St. Clare Parish and School Laura Hall Father James Smalarz Saturday, November 21 Christine Kahanak Dolores Stefanski 4:00 PM Susan Sherry Ted Kirles Neal Steinmetz Sunday, November 22 Robert Koch Ross Stone Ashleigh Kohlitz Albert Sullivan 9:00 AM Concetta Gravino (40th Anniv.) Scott Kooken Diane Sullivan Chris Ellis Mary Ellen LeRoy Brian Tague Percy Miranda Anita Leisen Tracy Tripp Mary Margaret Eckel (2nd Anniv.) Joseph Lisy Jeffrey P. Valentic Kamil Loskot Chris Walsh 11:00 AM Bernard O’Rourke Bahia Mahfet Meghan White Elizabeth “Betsy” Kovach Josephine Marino Robbie Williams 5:00 PM All Souls in Purgatory Mary Ann McGrail All Suffering from Patricia McKeever Mary Ann McLaughlin COVID-19 Hearing Assistance Device add/remove from the prayer list go to: https://stclarem.org/prayer-list We have new audio assist receivers available for you to borrow during Mass from the Ushers Room near the ele- vator. Simply plug in your ear buds and turn on the device and adjust the volume. After Mass simply turn it off and return it to the Ushers Room. Bring your ear buds from home or purchase new ear buds from the ushers ($20). Please do not share ear buds. Ushers: Please sign the devices out and back in after Mass.

If you have any questions or wish to purchase your own unit, please contact Mike McDevitt 313-647- 5025

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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 647-5000 647-5077 Is a Gospel Presence in our diverse community. [email protected] [email protected] We are dedicated to educating and empowering children of all faiths Principal Director of Religious Education By providing a quality Catholic Ann Crowley Sr. Kathleen Avery, OSM Education Focused on Faith, Academics, 647-5129 647-5110 and lifelong Service. [email protected] [email protected]

Committee Chairpersons Business Manager Christian Service Marion Fikany Maintenance Coordinator Parish Council 647-5022 Michael McDevitt Linda Hazlett 647-5025 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Finance Council Parish Secretary Rick Berg Józefa Chmielewski Minister of Music [email protected] 647-5000 Dr. David Troiano [email protected] 647-5064 Christian Service [email protected] Cathie Schneider Athletic Director [email protected] Robert Conway Media Coordinator Faith Formation Commission 647-5170 Colleen Keelan Tom Warnez [email protected] 647-5072 [email protected] [email protected] Director of Ministry of Care School Commission Patricia Radnick Sacristans Logan Montgomery 885-5210 Joan Louwers [email protected] [email protected] Margaret Platz 882-9167 Athletic Committee St. Vincent de Paul Society Bob Conway [email protected] Assistance Line Stephen Ministry Message Line 647-5062 647-5000 x5054 Hospitality Committee [email protected] David Bodien St. Clare Little Lambs [email protected] Jessica Smihal Intercessory Prayer [email protected] 647-5000 #9 PARISH OFFICE HOURS [email protected] Monday: Friday: Bulletin Articles and CLOSED 9:00 am - Noon Insert Requests Deadline Parish Tuesday: Saturday: stclarem.org 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm CLOSED Monday at 11am facebook.com/stclarem Please send all requests to: facebook.com/scmathletics/ Wednesday: Sunday: [email protected] 9:00 am - Noon CLOSED School Please review the guidelines for stclareschool.net Thursday: submission at: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm https://stclarem.org/bulletin facebook.com/stclarefalcons

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