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Annual Pastoral Report

At all Masses on the weekend of November 2nd and 3rd Fr. Richard presented the 2012 - 2013 Annual Parish Report to the parish. A printed version was in the bulletin as an insert and is available by clicking here.

2013 Stewardship Appeal Results


Participation Update—11/4/13
 
893 = Total Pledged Gifts
$202,605 = Total Pledged Amount
$194,850 = Paid to the Appeal
12% = Parish Participation Rate

THANK YOU!  We have surpassed our parish goal of $200,000. To those who continue to remit their pledge payments—thank you for your continued sacrifices. To those who have not made a pledge, please consider doing so by contacting the rectory or visiting the appeal website directly at www.cardinalsappeal.org.

Online Giving

Saint Clare's now provides Online Giving—a convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recurring donation. Getting started is easy—just click here.  When you participate, your gift will be securely transferred directly into the parish bank account. And you won’t have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays! [And if you still want to place something in the offertory basket, just pick up one of our “I GAVE ONLINE” cards on your way into church and use that at offertory time.]    

Click here to learn more and register today!
  • Ignatian Prayer and Spirituality
    Join us for a continuing program of Ignatian prayer and spirituality led by Robert Giugliano and Rick D'Aversa of the Jesuit Collaborative.
    Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 pm in the Adult Faith Formation Center OR Saturday, December 7 at 10 am in the Presentation Center
    Mustard Seed credit = 1

    Posted Dec 2, 2013, 10:30 AM by Claire Smith
  • Praying Advent with Mary
    Join us Tuesday mornings in Advent to reflect on scripture and pray with Mary as we await the birth of the Christ Child. Presenter is Sr. Linda Isola, PBVM.

    Tuesdays, December 3, 10 and 17 in the Presentation Center located at 169 Lindenwood Road at 10 am
    Coffee at 9:30 am
    Mustard Seed credit = 2 each session

    Posted Nov 27, 2013, 5:46 AM by Claire Smith
  • Family Thanksgiving Mass
    A special Mass for families

    Thanksgiving
    Thursday, November 28
    9:00 A.M.
    in the church

    Distribution of bread loaves
    Msgr. Richard Guastella, presider
    Posted Nov 20, 2013, 2:37 PM by Terri Miyamoto
  • Advent Family Night 2013
    Pizza & Jesse Tree Service 
    Wednesday, December 4, 2013
    6:00 – 8:00pm
    to be held in the
     SCHOOL CAFETERIA 
     click here to register
    Posted Nov 20, 2013, 2:34 PM by Terri Miyamoto
  • Got Gift Cards?
    Building on previous successes of awesome raffle baskets and prizes we are soliciting donations from our parishioners and families for gift cards or monetary offerings in any denomination that meets your needs.  Please consider doing so     by Wednesday, November 27th.  Click here to learn more
    Posted Nov 15, 2013, 2:50 PM by John Gillen
  • Great Kills Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
    give thanks
    Tuesday, November 26
    7:30 P.M.
    Great Kills Moravian Church
    62 Hillside Terrace

    Preacher: Msgr Richard Guastella

    Posted Nov 12, 2013, 2:27 PM by Terri Miyamoto
  • St. Clare Christmas Fair
    Friday, December 6th, 2013
     9:00am - 7:00pm
    • Open to the public from 3:00pm - 7pm
    • St. Clare's Cardinal Cooke Center - 150 Nelson Avenue
    • Vendors are still wanted
    • Donations are needed (new or like new items) for our raffle baskets
    Please contact us for further info:
    Posted Nov 15, 2013, 12:18 PM by John Gillen
  • Advent Wreath Workshop
    Saturday, November 23, 2013, 1:00 P.M. in the school cafeteria

    Make an Advent wreath for your home! 
    This is a great family activity, or just an outlet for your creative spirit. 
    We provide the form, greens, candles and ribbons.

    PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
    Call 718-984-7873 or click here to register

    Materials fee $15 per wreath
    Please bring a small pruner or clippers to cut the greens.

    Qualifies for 2 hours Mustard Seed credit!
    Posted Oct 29, 2013, 8:09 AM by Terri Miyamoto
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Blood Drive - Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Blood Drive


Click here to learn what's new at this year's Blood Drive

.....and the connection with Super Bowl XLVIII!

Volunteer Sign Up



Are you trying to get on Santa's good list....or perhaps trying to stay there?  

St. Clare's has a way for you to do that!

Click here to volunteer at this year's Christmas Fair on December 6th.

Breakfast with Santa 2013

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Saturday, December 14, 2013
9:00 AM - Noon

Grand Oaks Country Club
Click here for more details and to register.

Making All Things New

Thank you to those who participated in our parish survey over the last few weeks.  The survey form is now closed.  Please watch for results and feedback in the next few week.

Keep Christ in Christmas

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Car Decal Magnets Coming to St. Clare’s!

PRICES 
$5.00 each – or – 2 for $8.00 
All Proceeds go to support the fundraising efforts of Saint Clare’s!

Click here to learn how to get yours while supplies last!

Sharing God's Gifts

As you continue to reflect on your commitment to St. Clare’s please take some time to read the parishioner reflections which were also presented at all Masses on November 9th & 10th.
  • Michael Christiano
  • Jim Flood
  • Judy Kneeshaw
  • Bebe Kuck
  • Rick Olsen
  • Patricia Padavano
Click here to read each talk.