Of all the pains that life can hand us, arguably one of the most searing is the death of a child. As Jesus joined his distraught disciples on the road to Emmaus after his crucifixion, we ask him to join each of us in this ministry as we continue on our difficult journeys from grief to the healing peace that we, like Jesus’ disciples, can find in the Eucharistic community.
To meet the spiritual needs of parents whose children of any age have died by any cause—no matter how long ago—the Family Life Office offers the Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents. A unique, faith-based program providing spiritual retreats for grieving parents offered by grieving parents, the Emmaus Ministry offers a safe place where you can find peace, comfort, and hope, at least for a time. The entire retreat focuses on the parents’ personal spiritual journey, where one can engage as much or as little as one wants.
On Sunday, September 16th, the Church will celebrate Catechetical Sunday to acknowledge and thank all Cathechists who dedicate themselves to hand on the faith and enlist witnesses for Christ. On this occasion, I would like to thank all of our catechists on behalf of our children, parents, and parish for their commitment to our children. In their ministry they assist our parents in keeping the promise they made at the baptism of their children to raise faith filled and informed catholic families. Also we thank all of the helpers who assist our catechists in their mission. Please join us at the 1pm Mass to renew your commitment and to be recognized by the community for your amazing service. May God bless and reward you for your invaluable service.
Calling on all 3rd to 5th graders to help us celebrate our Patroness on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the 5:00pm Mass. Please click here to register. Thank you in advance for considering.
Fr. Richard's weekly homilies are available here. Here is his compelling homily for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Enjoy!!!
2018 Fall Bible Study
Cardinal Dolan is Visiting
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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
Of all the pains that life can hand us, arguably one of the most searing is the death of a child. As Jesus joined his distraught disciples on the road to Emmaus after his crucifixion, we ask him to join each of us in this ministry as we continue on our difficult journeys from grief to the healing peace that we, like Jesus’ disciples, can find in the Eucharistic community.
To meet the spiritual needs of parents whose children of any age have died by any cause—no matter how long ago—the Family Life Office offers the Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents. A unique, faith-based program providing spiritual retreats for grieving parents offered by grieving parents, the Emmaus Ministry offers a safe place where you can find peace, comfort, and hope, at least for a time. The entire retreat focuses on the parents’ personal spiritual journey, where one can engage as much or as little as one wants.
Cost includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all retreat materials. Scholarships are available. Pre-registration is required
To register: www.emfgp.org/2018-archny
or contact Sue DiSisto at:
susan.disisto@archny.org
or (646) 794-3191
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.
Fr. Richard's weekly homilies are available here. Here is his compelling homily for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Enjoy!!! 
