St. Clare’s
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HOLY MASS INTENTIONS
(+ - repose of the soul)
GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING
2014
2015
$5534.00
$5755.00
SUNDAY, JULY 5
8A
+Marie Rose Demosthers, requested by
Marilyn Coxall-Europe
10:30A
+Theresa B. Kaps, requested by Doreen
Joseph, & Christoher Kaps
12:30P
People of the Parish
MONDAY, JULY 6
8:30A
Purgatorial Society
TUESDAY, JULY 7
8:30A
+Giovannina Vricella
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
8:30A
Thanksgiving to Pope John Paul #2
requested by Marie Vernet
THURSDAY, July 9
8:30A
In Thanksgiving. Requested by Dilette
Bocco
FRIDAY, JULY 10
8:30A
+Winfred Labossiere, Jr. requested by
Jocelyn Labossiere
SATURDAY, JULY 11
8:30A
5P
+Giovannina Vricella, requested by
Marcie Rudell
Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary
WEEKLY SCRIPTURE READINGS
Sun.
Mon.
Tue.
Wed.
Thur.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
2 Cor 8:7,9, 13-15, Mk 5:21-43
2 Tim 4:6-8, Mt 16:13-19
Gn 19:15-29, Mt 8:23-27
Gn 21:5, 8-20, Mt 8:28-34
Gn 22:1b-19, Mt 9:1-8
Eph 2:19-22, Jn 20:24-29
Gn 27:1-5, Mt 9:14-17
Ez2:2-5, Mk 6:1-6a
With respect, admiration and thankfulness
we pray for those who are currently serving
around the world and those to be deployed
in the near future in defense of our nation.
Ricardo A. Wilson, Frank Kestler, Joseph
Giordano.
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
Sunday, June 28
6P AA Mtg Annex
SUNDAY, JULY 12
Tuesday, June 30
8:00A
People of the Parish
6P Rosedale Town Hall Assembly Auditorium
10:30A
In Thanksgiving, requested by
Adeline Toussaint
Thursday, July 2
12:30P
+Robert Cesark, requested by Maria 7:30P Prayer Group Rectory Basement
Felton
Friday, July 3
4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY
THANK YOU!
Father Andy thanks you for your prayers.
He is now back at the rectory and recuperating from his hospital stay. He will be
slowly getting back into the parish routine
but needs to rest over the next couple of
weeks.
The SANCTUARY CANDLE is lit during this week In
Loving Memory of Dr. Francis Marcel, requested by his
wife.
ST CLARE NOVENA is pr ayed ever y Satur day
morning following the 8:30AM Mass. All parishioners
and friends of Saint Clare are invited to pray this beautiful novena to our beloved patron saint.
VISION STATEMENT OF ST. CLARE’S PARISH: With Jesus our Lord and Broth-
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
A Rosedale Field
Office for Catholic Charities is open at Saint Clare’s
on the THIRD THURSDAY of each month from 9AM
to 3PM in the rectory basement. A Catholic Charities
representative will be present to help people find proper resources for various needs including food and financial assistance, counseling, other Catholic Charities and community programs, etc. To make an appointment please call Christina Smith at (347) 4725043 or (718) 217-1238.
ST. CLARE PRAYER GROUP
meets every Thursday night at
7:30PM in the rectory basement.
Consisting of intercessory prayer,
the Rosary and praise to God, all
are welcomed to avail themselves
of the loving presence of the Lord
with others.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
gives back for each car, truck or van, running or not.
The Society will give back to our church
$50/$100 per vehicle. Maybe you don’t
have a vehicle, but a family member,
friend or neighbor has an old or neglected
one in their driveway that they would like
to dispose of. Call the Society at (718)
491-2525. Thank you for your participation.
July 5, 2015
ST.
CLARE’S
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2015:
“Share The Joy Of The Gospel”
The annual appeal supports the Diocese’s work of
Catholic Charities, Migration Service, Faith Formation, Vocations support, Chaplaincies, Care for
Retired Priests, parish assistance and Catholic Education. It is our hope to obtain 100% participation
by encouraging a contribution from every parishioner. Remember no gift is too small.
Here is the latest report as of May 4, 2015:
Amount of Goal:
$50,424.00
Amount Pledged:
$38,520.00
Amount Received: $20,329.00
Number of Donors:
138
THE ST. CLARE TREE OF LIFE
located at the main entrance of the
church offers a unique opportunity to
memorialize a loved one or event in
our lives. More details are outlined
in the brochure located in the church
vestibule.
AIR CONDITIONING COLLECTION is taking
place at this time.. The parish is
SCHOOL SUPPLIES DONATIONS. Last summer
fortunate to have a cool and comthe St. Clare Social Justice Committee accepted donafortable church to worship in Suntions of school supplies to help needy
day after Sunday and during the
boys and girls begin the new school
week. However, as you can guess,
year well-equipped and happy. Each
the expense for such air conditionyear this drive is a great success!
ing in a large church is very high.
Once again throughout this summer
ORANGE air conditioning envewe ask you to consider purchasing
lopes are available in the church.
notebooks, memo pads, binders, penThank you for your contribution.
cils and pens, crayons and markers,
school bags, etc. The yellow school
bus will be parked in the back of the church to receive FAMILY LIFE COMMITTEE—The parish is
your school supplies donations until August 30th. grateful to the Family Life Committee for sponsoring
Thank you for your generosity.
the picnic at Hempstead Lake State Park last Saturday. The weather was not good, but thanks to all who
SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS. As par t of the went.
Church’s call to evangelization we invite you to take
an extra bulletin to a friend or neighbor in the commuSUMMER TRAVELERS
nity who may inquire about St. Clare’s Parish. Also,
check in on our elderly and those affected by the warm Free ministry for traveling Catholics. For nationwide
Mass Times 1-858-207-6277 or on the web at
weather by making a phone call or visit.
www.Masstimes.org.
July 5, 2015
ST. CLARE’S
We are looking for 112 individuals or
groups of individuals or families to
make a $500 donation to upgrade the
Church Organ. We have collected
$32,455.00 for this project. We will
need all donations by July 31st in order to have the Organ repaired, upgraded and digitalized by Christmas. Flyers are on
the radiators around the church. YOU HAVE BEEN
RESPONDING, AND WE ARE GRATEFUL.
SUMMER CAMP—As parents begin inquiring what
to do for the children over the long days of summer
we invite them to consider summer camp at Saint
Clare’s. The Camp is sponsored by Positive Direction Basketball League. For registration and other
details call (718)640-3128.
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ST CLARE’S CHRISTIAN CONNECTION
ORGANIZATION
Adult Confirmation
Adult Choir
Adult Faith Formation
Alcoholics Anonymous
Altar Servers
Athletic Association
Baptism Registration
Bible Study
Consolation Ministry
Eucharistic Ministers
Evangelization
Family Life Com
Finance Committee
Fundraising
Girl Scouts
Holy Name Society
Homebound Ministry
Knights of Columbus
Lectors
Liturgy Committee
Marriage Registration
Music Ministry
Narcotics Anonymous
Nocturnal Adoration
Parish Youth
Prayer Group
Publicity Coordination
RCIA
Religious Education
Rosary Society
Social Justice
St. Clare’s Academy
Principal
Ushers
CONTACT
PHONE
Lorena DeFilippis 718-527-6153
Devin Olivas
718-341-1018
Lorena DeFilippis 718-527-6153
Rectory
718-341-1018
Gillian Murray
718-723-3581
Joann Arbitello
718-640-3128
Deacon Chris
718-341-1018
Lorena DeFilippis 718-527-6153
Gillian Murray
718-723-3581
Deacon Chris
718-341-1018
Fr. Andy
718-341-1018
Deborah Wright
347-613-6013
Fr. Andy
718-341-1018
Fr. Andy
718-341-1018
Gillian Murray
718-723-3581
Ifeanyi Ezissi
718-739-5543
Rectory
718-341-1018
John Shanck
718-276-6924
Deacon Chris
718-341-1018
Deacon Chris
718-341-1018
Rectory
718-341-1018
Devin Olivas
718-341-1018
Rectory
718-341-1018
Cathy LeBlanc
718-977-1992
Fr. Andy
718-341-1018
Fr. Andy
718-341-1018
Deacon Chris
718-341-1018
Lorena DeFilippis 718-527-6153
Lorena DeFilippis 718-527-6153
Joyce Barber
516-812-8542
Lorena DeFilippis 718-527-6153
ST CLARE FAITH FORMATION– 2015/2016
SATURDAYS 3-4:30PM
It is important to continue your child’s faith formation, the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist are only the beginning; our
faith journey is an ongoing process that does not stop
and start at certain times of our lives. It is time to RE
-REGISTER your child for the 2015-2016 sessions.
Registration Forms are in the church vestibule, please
fill it out and return it to the Faith Formation Office or Rectory at your earliest
convenience. All fees paid by August 30
Mary Basile
718-528-7174
will be $10 less. This early registration
Rectory
718-341-1018
will make the beginning of our sessions
go smoothly for you as well as our Faith Formation
of St. Clare. Early payment is appreciated too, since
we order books in advance to be prepared for the fall
sessions.
Thank you for your cooperation and faithfulness this
year. We look forward to continuing our journey in BULLETIN ADVERTISERS. We ar e gr ateful to
faith together.
those merchants and businesses that support our weekly
bulletin and the St. Clare Monthly bulletin by placing
an ad. We ask all parishioners to patronize these merchants and anyone is welcomed to take an advertiseSAVE THE DATE!! ST. CLARE’S PARISH
ment by calling the bulletin company at (631)249-4994.
NAUTICAL CRUISE BOAT RIDE.
Miss Freeport V
DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2015
CHURCH ENVELOPES
BOAT DEPARTS: 7:30PM, RETURNS 11:30PM The new packet of Church Envelopes were recently
Sailing from Freeport’s Famous “Nautical Mile”
mailed to all registered parishioners who use weekly
located at 85 Woodcleft Ave. Freeport NY.
*Four Hour Cruise with Full Serving Staff & envelopes. If you did not receive the mailing please
call the Parish Office. We kindly ask you to mark your
Crew
offering amount on the front of the envelope each
*Hot Appetizers & Buffet
week. Thank you for your cooperation and generosity
*Full Bar
to Saint Clare’s Parish.
*DJ-Dancing
Cost: $55.00 per person (21 years and older)
Tickets can be purchased at the Rectory Office
Space is limited, on sale until 7/11/2015
Continue the Journey to the Promised Land where all God’s people will be one.