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Visiting Priests Fr. Blondell and Fr. Orchard. Checks I hope you had a great week. efforts to improve the quality of life of residents in that neighborhood and beyond. I was joined by St. We roll into mid-August, with Clare parishioners Mike Shapiro, Cathie Schneider, two full weeks of summer re- Julia Schneider, Anne Koester and Liz Zatina. We maining. I hope you continue worked hard with other volunteers clearing alleys in to enjoy the beautiful weath- designated neighborhoods. We did see lots of pro- er and quality time with family gress and were grateful for the coordination of the and friends. We look forward many services to make it a productive and success- to Fr. Andrew’s return from ful outing. A job well done! Poland and the many “true” stories he will share with us. St. Clare of Montefalco’s rich and detailed history Please continue to welcome and be thankful for our will be on display this weekend with a couple of visiting priests Fr. Blondell and Fr. Orchard. new stained glass windows. Look for them on dis- play around the altar this weekend. Ann Baxter, St. The Christian Service Commission will be hosting our Clare parishioner and local stained glass artist, used annual Capuchin Signature Drive next weekend on preserved pieces of glass from our former convent August 24-25, to support their local Soup Kitchens. to create these new panels which will be placed in Look for us after Mass next to the Carport to com- the music room facing the school. A formal blessing plete a form and donate. Your $20 tax-deductible will take place at the end of the 11:00 Mass today. contribution in honor of your family or in memory of Thank you Ann for sharing your gift and talents with a loved one supports this worthy organization. St. Clare! Checks may be made out to “Capuchin Soup Kitchen” Our tables will be set up next to the car- We also celebrate our patron saint, St. Clare of port, weather permitting. Donation forms are avail- Montefalco today. Also known as St. Clare of the able on the tables by the elevator and the Family Cross, she was born in Montefalco, near Spoleto, Room in case you want to turn one in early. Italy in 1268. As a young woman she joined a con- vent of Franciscan tertiaries. This St. Clare Church and all our partici- group established Holy Cross Convent pants will be displayed at the 47th An- at Montefalco in 1290, adopting the nual SOCK Dinner at Cobo Center in Rule of St. Augustine. Clare's sister Detroit on September 27 and listed in Joan was the abbess of this communi- the 2019 SOCK program. I know ty, but at her death Clare succeeded many of you already support the her. She led an austere life, being par- Capuchins at other times during the ticularly devoted to the Passion of year, thank you for your ongoing sup- Christ and His Cross. When Clare died port! in 1308, an image of the Cross was found imprinted on her heart, and her Last week I participated in the Life body remained incorrupt. She was Remodeled Project in Detroit. Thou- canonized in 1881 by Pope Leo XIII. sands of volunteers assisted in blight Her feast day is August 17th. The life of removal and other jobs working with St. Clare reminds us that we are all the Durfee Innovation Society and the called to a life of continued on pg. 3 Parish Calendar | Parish Events Start Date Start Time Event |Meeting Location Monday 8:00 AM Monday Morning Mass Church 8/19/2019 9:00 AM Monday Morning Faith Formation Whittier Room Tuesday 9:30 AM Legion of Mary Meeting Whittier Room 8/20/2019 9:30 AM Motor City Mitten Mission Church Social Hall-Rooms 1 and 2 1:30 PM Parish Visioning Team (PVT) Meeting Faculty Room 4:00 PM Silent Meditation Rectory Chapel 6:30 PM Tuesday Evening Mass & St. Michael Devotion Church 7:15 PM Monthly Faith Formation Meeting Rose Room 7:30 PM Al-anon Parish Offices Wednesday 8:00 AM Wednesday Morning Mass (Summer) Church 8/21/2019 9:00 AM Wednesday Morning Bible Study Whittier Room 6:00 PM Exposition and Adoration Church 7:00 PM Legion of Mary Rosary Church Thursday 8:00 AM Thursday Morning Mass Church 8/22/2019 9:30 AM Motor City Mitten Mission Church Social Hall-Rooms 1 and 2 Friday 8:00 AM Friday Morning Mass Church 8/23/2019 9:00 AM Friday Morning Bible Study Whittier Room Saturday 10:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul Service Saturday & MEAP Whittier Room 8/24/2019 2:30 PM Saturday Confessions Church 4:00 PM Saturday Mass (Capuchin Signature Drive) Church Sunday 9:00 AM Sunday Mass (Capuchin Signature Drive) Church 8/25/2019 10:00 AM K of C Doughnut Social Church Social Hall - All 11:00 AM Sunday Mass (Capuchin Signature Drive) Church 12:30 PM Baptism: Annmarie Rae Romano (after Mass) Church 2:00 PM St. Clare School Back to School Picnic (Gazebo) Gazebo; Church Social Hall - All; Church Social Hall-Dining Room Dates To Remember Sun. Aug. 25: .................................................................................. Back to School Picnic Thurs. Aug. 19 ..................................................................................... Wheels of St. Clare Event info: Tues. Sept. 3: ........................................................................................ First Day of School https://stclarem.org/event-tickets Sun. Sept. 8 ................................................................ Trip to Michaelite Retreat House Register for Bible School Wed-Sun (Sept 11-15): .............................................................................. PTO Book Sale https://stclarem.org/online-registration-form Sat-Sun (Oct. 18-20) ...................................................................................... Oktoberfest 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 2 August 18, 2019 Our Parish Community Christian Service Coordinator continued from pg. 1 prayer and dedication. Still, we must not expect or anticipate Catholic Service Appeal special favors. We are to be satisfied with the simple relationship we establish with God. Youth Ministry In the spirit of Psalm 139:2, You understand Upcoming Events my thoughts from afar, the Office of Youth Ministry will hold a Youth Ministry Spiritual • Feast of St. Michael: Please join us on Sunday Sept. 8 when Enrichment Day at the St. Paul of the Cross parishioners from St. Clare travel to London, Ontario by Retreat Center in Detroit on Tuesday, Au- coach to participate in the outdoor Mass at the Michaelite gust 27. Fathers Retreat House. The Mass is in honor of St. Michael the Archangel. A valid passport or enhanced license is required. The day will offer youth ministers and their If you are interested, please call the parish office for cost de- adult volunteers tips for navigating a minis- tails and to register. After Mass a light meal will be provided try that never rests. A winter Spiritual En- for a small donation. Please bring a lawn chair if you can richment Day has already been sched- and an umbrella – just in case. uled for Thursday, February 27. • Wheels of St. Clare – bike ride and picnic August 29 • ST. Clare PTO Book Sale - August 11-15 Gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal allow the Archdiocese of Detroit to minister to those who foster the spiritual and personal Finally, I wish to give a shout out to the St. Clare School Class of growth of our youth and empower them 1969! They held a special reunion this weekend at St. Clare Par- to become disciples of Jesus Christ and to ish. Welcome back! They participated in our 4:00 PM Mass, en- actively witness their faith. joyed a special tour of the tunnel and school and enjoyed the evening together with dinner and dancing in the Social Hall. Go For more information about CSA-funded Falcons! ministries, programs, and services, go to aod.org Have a great week, Mike McDevitt Theology on Tap The Nature & Mystery of God Speaker: Fr. John McKenzie Wednesday, August 21st 7:00 - 8:30pm 54 W 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017 https://www.facebook.com/events/344344413181821/ Detroit Catholic Young Adults Ages 18 - 35 In this Theology on Tap, newly ordained Fr. John McKenzie will begin to explore the depths of the mystery and nature MOBILE APP of God and how we participate in the Stay connected throughout divine life of God. Bring your friends, meet new faces, and enjoy food and your week! Download our parish app. drinks while we listen to this talk at 54 Download the app and search for West in Clawson, a perfect summer lo- “St. Clare of Montefalco” cation. Talk begins at 7pm. St. Clare of Montefalco, Grosse Pointe Park, MI Page 3 The Congregation of Saint Michael Archangel Our Parish Community Br. Matthew Warnez from the Archdiocese of Detroit and St. Clare of Montefalco Parish Among Seven Men Who Professed Temporary Vows with the Brotherhood of Hope at July Ceremony The Brotherhood of Hope, a Catholic community of Brothers repre- senting the Church on six campuses in four states, today an- nounced that seven men professed temporary vows, including two novices who professed their first vows, at a ceremony on Sat- urday, July 20th at St. Basil’s Salvatorian Center in Methuen, Mass. Br. Matthew Warnez, a native of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan and former parishioner at St. Clare of Montefalco in Grosse Pointe Park and St. Joan of Arc in St. Clair Shores, was among seven Brothers professing their vows when he renewed his third tempo- rary vows. Br. Matthew currently serves at the University of Minne- sota, St. Lawrence Newman Center. hank you first to Fr. Andrew for all This support and recommenda- tions to help make the Petition Drive to Ban Dismemberment Abortion a success. Also to Mike McDevitt for coordinating the area needed to collect the petition signatures.
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