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HOLY MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING 5:00pm In Loving Memory of Mary Vladich 2020 2021 requested by the Vladich Family S4,660.00 $.00 SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 08/23/2020 08/22/2021 8:00am In Loving Memory of Marc Erick Posy requested by Yvrose Doliscar *************************************************

10:30am In Thanksgiving requested by Elcie He WEEKLY SCRIPTURE READINGS

Germain 12:30pm In Loving Memory of Hazel Warren Sun. Dt 4:1-2, Mk 7:1-8, 21-23 (125) requested by Mr. & Mrs Edwin Hall-Clarke Mon 1 Thes 4:13-18, Lk 4:16-30 (431)

Tue. 1 Thes 5:1-6, Lk 4:31-37 (432) MONDAY, AUGUST 30 Wed. 1 Thes 2:9-13, Mt 23:27-32 (433) 8:30am Birthday Blessings for Ricardo Cesar Thur. Col 1:9-14, Lk 4:38-44 (434) requested by Martha Edmond Fri. Col 1:15-20, Lk 5:33-39 (435) Sat. Col 1:21-23, Lk 6:1-5 (436) TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 Sun. Is 35:4-7a, Mk 7:31-37 (128) 8:30am Tamara Stephen requested by the Ex Stephen Family ******************************************

With respect, admiration and thankfulness WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 we pray for those who are currently 8:30am Birthday Blessings for Alex Pierre serving around the world and those to be THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 deployed in the near future in defense of 8:30am Repose of the Soul of Jean Evile Calixte our great nation. requested by Therese Valestin **************************************** FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 THIS WEEK

8:30am Repose of the Soul of Jean Evile Calixte requested by Therese Valestin Sunday, August 29 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 ALL MASSES—CORONA SELF-HELP GROUP

8:30am In Thanksgiving for Lauren’s Birthday Celebration requested by Nativite Francisque Tuesday, August 31 5:00pm Blessings for Charmaine & Fah Chung’s 6:30pm— Cancer Group—Church Gardens Wedding Anniversary requested by Charmaine Chung

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Saturday, September 4 8:00am The People of the Parish 3:30pm—CONFESSIONS 10:30am Birthday Blessings for Fred Edmond SECOND COLLECTION - HAITI requested by Martha Edmond 12:30pm In Loving Memory of Marie Therese Sunday, September 5 Barthole requested by Gerard Latortue TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

ALL MASSES— SECOND COLLECTION FOR HAITI

************************************** ******************************************** RELIEF FOR HAITI In an effort to give aid and support to our sisters and brothers in need in Haiti, Bishop DiMarzio has asked that every parish in the Diocese take up a voluntary second collection as soon as possible. The monies collected will be sent to our

Diocese for distribution to the affected in Haiti.

We ask the Lord to extend His blessings upon our brothers and sisters in Haiti during these difficult times. August 29th, 2021 St. Clare Catholic Church Page 3

Dear Parishioners,

I can attest, as a Black Roman Catholic priest, that representation matters. It was rare to see one like me celebrate the Eucharist or proclaim the Gospel growing up at Saint Vincent Ferrer Church, East Flatbush. And if one like me did grace the altar he spoke with an English accent that put the Queen to shame. If black priests were uncommon to a younger Daniel Kingsley, a black bishop was an impossibility. That was until I met Bishop Guy Sansaricq. I was either a high school junior or senior when we crossed paths at Cathedral Preparatory Seminary. We exchanged simple pleasantries. He was delighted to hear of my Haitian ancestry, but disappointed that I could not carry on a conversation in Creole. Yet, the good bishop was happy to hear that I was considering going to the seminary. My mother was overjoyed that I spoke to her beloved Monsignor Guy, whom she remembered as the dynamic and trailblazing pastor of Saint Jerome Church, Flatbush, the Haitian ‘cathedral’ of this diocese. It was fitting, in her estimation, that he became not only the first Haitian but also the first black auxiliary bishop of Brooklyn. And yet, that historic distinction never went to his head. Whenever I called Bishop Sansaricq, “Your Excellency,” ---an honorific proper to all Catholic prelates--- he firmly reminded me that he was a servant of the Gospel, nothing more and nothing less, insisting that I call him, “Bishop.”

Bishop Sansaricq and I would continue to exchange pleasantries throughout my time as a seminarian and a parish priest. Though, we spoke little, those conversations said a lot. He shared with me a zeal for pastoral ministry. A colleague of mine shared with me how he helped her niece through a rather difficult time in her life, saving her from darkness and despair. His preaching of the Gospel and celebration of the Sacraments left one with the deep impression that he loved Jesus Christ. Every time he officiated at Confirmation, he would quiz the young adults about the articles of Nicene Creed, reminding them, if not all of us, that we are Christ’s ambassadors to the world. Bishop Sansaricq’s personal sanctity was never an act. From afar, on a number of occasions, whether before Holy Mass or simply taking a stroll, I would see the good bishop pray his Rosary. He would clasp those beads whenever there was a free moment, sanctifying his day invoking Our Lady’s interces- sion. Of course, Haiti was never ever far from Bishop Sansaricq’s mind. He was the first director of the National Center of the Haitian Apostolate. The morning he died, he had been scheduled to offer prayers at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine for earthquake relief and recovery.

Representation matters. The Brooklyn Diocese, in her long and storied history, ordained her first Black priest in 1949,* and some fifty-seven years later her first Black auxiliary bishop. Older Black Catholics have shared with me stories of not being welcomed into certain parishes or barred admis- sion to either the seminary or the convent. And former Black Catholics have expressed their frustra- tion with the Church’s inability to address their lived reality as people of color. The prayer and hope of many, at this hour, is Bishop Guy A. Sansaricq was not the last of his kind, but the first of many.

O God who chose your servant Bishop Guy from among your Priests and endowed him with pontifical dignity in the apostolic priesthood, grant we pray, that he may also be admitted to their company for ever. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You in the Unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

In Christ, Fr. Daniel O. Kingsley, Administrator

*Msgr. William J. Rodgers (1922-2018) was the first Black priest ordained for the Brooklyn Diocese. He served s Pastor of Saint Lucy-Saint Patrick Parish, as well as Parochial Vicar of the Parishes of Saint Peter Claver (Brooklyn), Saint Benedict the Moor and Saint Patrick (Kent Ave.). He also served as Chaplain of the Queen of Peace Residence. August 29th, 2021 St. Clare Catholic Church Page 4

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OUR PRAYER LIST ************************************ In Loving Memory of Our Prayer List continues, please send in the Most Reverend Guy A. Sansaricq names of your loves ones who are ill so that prayers may be offered up. Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, regrets to inform you of the death of Most Reverend Guy A. Sansaricg, Ronald English Lenore Boynes Titular Bishop of Glenndalocha and Retired Auxiliary Rita Darius Martha St. Fleur Bishop of the Brooklyn Diocese. Bishop Sansaricq was born on October 6, 1934 and died Saturday, Theresa Wist Lyston Donawa

August 21, 2021 at St. George the Great Rectory. Annie Andrews Margaret Bourne

Vigil Mass: St. Gregory the Great R.C Church Claudette Joseph Akeem Browne Wednesday September 1, 2021, 7:30pm Claire Lee Fook Eretha Thompson Funeral: Anthony Ramcharan Kenwyn Ramcharan Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph 856 Pacific Street in Lyndon Brown Irma Henry Brooklyn 718-773-0100 Thursday, September 2, 2021 11:00am Keith Sucre ************************************ August 22nd, 2021 St. Clare Catholic Church Page 6

******************************************* ******************************************* UPCOMING EVENTS CORONA SELF-HELP CENTER September 11th—Ecumenical Morning Prayer Their mission is to rehabilitate September 18th—Memorial Mass for Fr. Andy people suffering from the (Bishop Sanchez Presides) consequences of Substance Use

September 25th—Infant Baptism Disorders, focusing on their physical, mental and spiritual September 25th—Women’s Retreat aspects in a dignified and efficient way. The October 16th—Infant Baptism Recovery Programs provides members with

October 16th & 17th—Religious Articles on Sale housing, food and clothing for a 3-month period while they attend in-house 12 step meetings. The November 20th—Infant Baptism services are free of charge to the individual and

December 18th—Infant Baptism his or her family and are given in Spanish and English. The group will visit St. Clare Church this December 24th—Christmas Eve Weekend, August 29th, 2021 December 25th—Christmas day

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************************************************************************************ THE WOMEN’S MINISTRY Says, it’s a Women’s Retreat—The Theme is: “RENEWAL”

Come Join Us For Fellowship, Learning, Food and Lots of Fun

On SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH 2021 9am—3pm

Valley Stream State Park (Exit 15A Off Southern State Pkwy, Enter Through Main Parking Lot)

Registration is $40.00 (Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Activities)

Register and Pay online (PayPal) https://conta.cc/34GYMS1 Or Drop off Check or Cash at the Rectory Office

For info. Contact: Althea—917-693-1595, Josephine 929-232-4012, Linda 718-810-2041 Myriam 347-210-5211, Beverly 646-255-7968, Bernadette 917-741-0460 or Yoline 347-998-6018