The Season of Advent - This weekend we begin a new liturgical year with the First Sunday of Advent. We prepare in this season for the Solemnities of Christmas, in which the First Coming of the Son of God to humanity is remembered. At the same time, our minds and hearts are led to look forward to Christ’s Second Coming at the end of time. For these two reasons, the Church calls Advent “a period of devout and expectant delight.” The Roman Missal states, “In Advent, floral decoration and the use of the organ and other musical instruments should be marked by a moderation suited to the character of this time of ...READ MORE

Happy Thanksgiving! As a Catholic Church, today we celebrate the great feast of Christ the King, bringing a close to our liturgical year. Next Sunday we begin Advent, which for us is a ‘new year’. In our own nation, our feast of Thanksgiving on Thursday is a great time to truly expand our hearts in gratitude. We often count all the things that we don’t have, comparing our lives to those around us. As Christians and stewards of all that God has given to us, we take time this week to try to practice ...READ MORE

Good News to Share…The Holy Spirit continues to stir up great things in our parish of St. Clare. 1. Stewardship - in our recent invitation for parishioners to get involved in outreach, faith formation and education ministries, it is inspiring to have 182 cards turned in, representing 308 people who have said “yes” to giving of their time for the Church! If you have not turned in your card, it’s not too late. Please sign up online at stclarechurch.org/parish-ministries. *Note that the liturgical ministries READ MORE