St. Clare Parish Proud! If you have not seen them yet, be sure to check out our new YouTube video series called “Art and Architecture” that I have been working on. These 10-15 minute video clips (creatively designed by our Music Director Stephen Eros) give a brief overview of the highlights of ... READ MORE
Homebound Visitation Ministry Our parish is in need of more volunteers to visit homebound parishioners. These visits bring the parish to the sick/aged and shut ins and feed them spiritually and emotionally. Parishioners are uplifted knowing that they are still connected with and cared for by our faith community. Home visits are in demand and ...READ MORE
A School Year Prayer We all know from personal experience that this COVID has ‘robbed us’ of many things. Our relationships, work, home life, social experiences, and so many other parts of our life have suffered and left us wondering how to live in this new world...READ MORE
Vocations for Serving God The word “vocation” in our Catholic language means a ‘calling’ from God, based on the Latin word “vocare” – “to call.” Each of us have some ‘calling’ from God to serve Him and the Church in some way that no one else can do in the same way. The Church promotes three primary vocations: the single life, religious/priesthood, marriage. Within those are other ‘callings’ to be a parent, grandparent, nurse, teacher, attorney, parish staff, custodian, physician, etc. Depending on our unique gifts and ...READ MORE
A Blessed Feast of St. Clare to You! In my 24 years here as pastor, my love and devotion to St. Clare our Patroness has grown immensely. I know many of you also appreciate the virtues and faith that St. Clare teaches us to emulate. From her many qualities, three main examples that stand out for me from her faithful discipleship are: ...READ MORE