Each family will receive a baptism blanket made by the St. Clare Prayer Shawl Ministry. Refreshments to follow in the Rectory. Please pre-register for the Mass and Reception. (718)984-7873 or email cadinolfi@stclaresi.com
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Would you like to learn more about all the programs, ministries, social events and opportunities to grow in faith that are available at St. Clare parish?
Please join us in the school auditorium, 151 Lindenwood Road for coffee and cake.
on Saturday, January 13, 2018 and Saturday January 20, 2018, our second graders attended their First Penance retreat in preparation for First Penance. Please keep them in your prayers this sacramental season.
St. Clare went "Thumps Up for Jesus" for our uplifting 2018 Mission that was led by Brother Jack Rathschmidt, O.F.M. Cap. If you missed the retreat, you can now listen to two of the three day mission. Day three was not recorded because of the snow storm. Day 1, March 5, 2018 and Day 2, March 6, 2018.
On Sunday, February 18th, the First Sunday of Lent, our Catechumens—Azael Valquez & Audra Tracy Gurnich, were sent forth from the community to Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick Cathedral, who elected them for the Easter Sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion.
Last Sunday, February 25th, those who are already baptized but are preparing for their Confirmation and some First Communion were called to continuing conversion by Fr. Richard and Fr. Joseph. They are:Amber Esposito, Alyssa Esposito, Alessandra Guarnera, Armando Riccobono, Krizia Guarnera, Nicole Tumbarello, Cristina Terjesen, Nicholas Alessandro, Gabrielle SanFelice and James Aiello.Please keep them in your prayers. If you are reading this and you have not completed your sacraments of initiation, may their journey inspire you to join us.
2018 RCIA
2018 RCIA
Here To Help
Remember to reach out and talk it out!
St. Clare's Parish
Counseling Program can provide you with supportive counseling and the
resilience management that you just may need at this time or anytime for that
matter. There is never a fee charged for these services. We only ask that
you to be proactive with your mental health. By reaching out when you need to
talk in confidence to a professional you can decrease symptoms related to
life's problems, sustain or regain your strengths and avoid suffering.
To schedule an
appointment or to ask a question about the Parish Counseling Program. Please
call me at 718-984-8456.
Sincerely,
Linda Rizzotto, LCSW,
CASAC
Grieving Parents
If you have lost a child of any age, having died by any cause, click here to find out about the Emmaus Ministry's one day retreats for grieving parents.
Formed
We are pleased to announce that our parish has subscribed to an exciting new online platform: Formed.org. View the best Catholic videos, audio programs, e-books and movies on your computer, tablet or smart- phone for free!
Go to Formed.org; enter our parish code GTWHFR; create an account with your username/email and password.
Fr. Richard's weekly homilies are available here. Be sure to click on sort and select descent to listen to the latest homily. Here is his compelling homily for the 3rd Sunday of Easter.
