With over 450 gifts for over 55 families, each name belongs to a family member being helped by our St. Vincent de Paul ministry.
Children 18 and younger will receive 3 gifts of their choice.
Adults will receive one gift card of their choice for a minimum of $25 (you may choose to give more). Because of the economy, please be GENEROUS this year in gift card amounts.
Unwrapped gifts are also being offered for St. Anne Cradle of Hope.
Thank you for your generosity in supporting our Giving Tree Ministry!
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Thank you to those who have returned your commitment form. If you have not turned yours in yet, you may do so this weekend or fill out the form online below.
2023 Stewardship Brochure
Stewardship Letter & Commitment Form
WeShare Online Giving-link to parish online giving website
Senior Pot Luck Meeting!
Monday, December 11 at 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Fried Chicken will be provided, bring a side dish and a $10 gift to play PASS THE TRASH!
St. Clare Altar Sodality Christmas Party
Monday, December 18 at 6 p.m. Fellowship Hall
All women of the parish are invited! Please bring an appetizer/hors d’oeuvres/finger food or sweet treat to share along with a $10 wrapped gift for the gift exchange if you would like to participate. Entertainment is a surprise! Bring unwrapped donations for the SVDP Welcome Baskets, and we’ll complete our Reverse Advent Calendar Food Basket.
Our Communal Reconciliation Service will provide a simple worship aid with the "Act of Contrition" prayer for the service. So, you do not need to worry about the 'how to.' There will be 10 priests available for individual confessions. To help prepare for your confession CLICK HERE an Examination of Conscience.
Do Advent and Christmas traditions like evergreen trees, holly, candles, Christmas lights, St. Nicholas, and presents confuse you? Come to the Men's Group gathering on Saturday, December 9, 8:00-10:00 AM, in Conference Room 3 (optional Rosary at 7:30am in Blessed Sacrament Chapel) for a step back that examines the Advent and Christmas seasons from the perspective of Scripture and Tradition, presented by Matthew Flynn, M.Div. Refreshments provided.
Join us in reading and discussing My Life with the Saints by Fr. James Martin, SJ, in a two-part series. Please read the assigned chapters before each session.
Dec. 12, 7pm, Meeting Room #2 - please read chapters 1-9.
Jan. 9, 7pm, Meeting Room #2 - please read chapters 10-18.
Please order the book on your own - approximate cost $20 with shipping.
Gender Identity:
Accompanying Questioning People in Truth and Love
Thursdays, Jan. 11 - Feb. 15, 6:30-8pm
Fellowship Hall
+ Are you confused by gender ideology or trying to navigate a relationship with someone who identifies as trans?
+Have you been looking for a resource to help you learn more and a place to discuss your questions and situation?
Join us for a 6-part series as we read and discuss Jason Evert’s book, Male, Female, Other? A Catholic Guide to Understanding Gender. Participants will be encouraged to develop empathy and compassion for the experience of gender dysphoria while learning to see gender through the lens of Catholic teaching and hold firmly to the truth.
The first evening includes dinner and some social time to get to know one another. Contact Matt Flynn (mattflynn@stclarechurch.org, 632-3562) with questions or to register by Dec. 27. Cost of $20 due at the parish office by Jan. 5.
Dec. 10 Meeting 6-8 p.m. in Youth Room: “Jesus IS love...and that’s the Truth”
Dec. 17 Christmas Party
Youth Group is for all high school students. Youth Room is in lower level of St. Clare School. All youth are welcome anytime! Coming to youth group every week? Please register at stclarechurch.org/youth-group.
Eucharistic Adoration
11:40am Sunday, Dec. 3 until 11:45am
Monday, Dec. 4 Benediction
Sign-Up sheets are on the table in the Gathering Space, or sign up for 30 minute increments online at stclarechurch.org/24
Have questions? Ready to dive in? It doesn't matter where you are. The path into the Catholic Church is a process of discernment and conversion. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.