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St. Clare’s
HOLY MASS INTENTIONS
(+ - repose of the soul)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9
8A
+Louise Murray, requested by
Gillian Murray
10:30A
+Curtis McKenzie, & deceased members of McKenzie Family requested by
Doreen Sthyr & Carla
12:30P
Gianfranco Montalto on the occasion of
His Baptism, requested by Fr. Andy
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10
8:30A
In Thanksgiving, requested by
Florcy Chery Adrien
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
8:30A
Constance Mondestin, requested by
Dulia Prophete
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
8:30A
God’s Blessings, requested by
Bernadette Appah
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13
8:30A
+Family Malary, requested by
Marcelle Malary
Dedication of the Lateran Bsilica
GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING
2013
2014
$6604.00
$6717.00
WEEKLY SCRIPTURE READINGS
Sun.
Mon.
Tue.
Wed.
Thur.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
Ez 47:1-2, Jn 2:13-22
Ti 1:1-9, Lk 17:1-6
Ti 2:1-8, Lk 17:7-10
Ti 3:1-7, Lk 17:11-19
Phlm 7:20, Lk 17:20-25
2 Jn 4-9, Lk 17:26-37
3 Jn 5-8, Lk 18:1-8
Prv 31:10-13, Mt 25:14-30
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, Trevor Gordon.
THIS WEEK
Sunday, November 9
9A Faith Formation Classes
10:30 Holy Name Society Mass/Mtg - RB
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
10:30A RCIA
8:30A
In Thanksgiving
11:30A Baptism Class - Academy
5P
Special Intention, requested by
the Bowman Family
6P AA Mtg - Annex
Wednesday, November 12
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16
7:30P Prayer Group - Rectory Basement
8:00
Molly & Edward Whyte, requested by
Thursday, November 13
Margaret Whyte
7:30P Baptism Class - Church
10:30A
People of the Parish
12:30P
Jacquely Lafontant, requested by Friday, November 14
Micha Gurdon
6:30P Youth Minstry - Rectory Basement
7:15P Girl Scout Mtg - Annex
Saturday, November 15
12:30P Baptism
Gala Dance
ALL SOULS ENVELOPES are 6:30P
7P
NA
Mtg Annex
available in the church today.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
8:30A
+William McWilliams, requested by
Marvis & Annie Andrews
In November we remember and
pray for the souls of the dead
especially our family members,
friends and fellow parishioners.
Feel free to take an envelope
and fill in the names of your beloved dead whom
you wish to have prayers offered during November. Please return the envelope in the collection or
to the Parish Office.
HOLIDAY CLOSING.
Due to
Veteran’s Day observance this
Tuesday, November 11th, the Parish office will be closed
VISION STATEMENT OF ST. CLARE’S PARISH: With Jesus our Lord and Broth-
November 9, 2014
St. Clare’s
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Gathering us together, We, the People of St. Clare’s, faith-filled, hope filled and loving,
November 9, 2014
2014 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
“When We Give
We Share The Light Of Faith”
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
The 2014 Annual Catholic Appeal
will soon be over and our parish is
still short of our goal ($50,424.00)
by $16,873.00.
The total amount pledged by 177
families is $47,048.00.
The amount paid $33,551.00
If you have not done so, please
make a pledge or gift. Help us to
get up, up and away into success. Thank you to all
those families who have pledged and donated.
ANNOUNCED MASS OFFERINGS. The oppor tunity to pray in a special way for the repose of the
soul of a loved one or other prayerful intention is
made available each day with announced Mass offerings. You may choose to commemorate a death anniversary, wedding anniversary or birthday remembrance. Masses are presently available in 2014 from
November to December. Also the 2015 Mass Book is
now open. Each offering is $20.00 per Mass. Please
come to the Parish Office to make special Mass intentions for your loved ones.
ST. CLARE’S
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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
Family Life Com
Finance Committee
Fundraising
Girl Scouts
Holy Name Society
Hospitality Committee
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
Ushers
CONTACT
Lorena DeFilippis
Devon Olivas
Lorena DeFilippis
Rectory
Gillian Murray
Joann Arbitello
Deacon Chris
Lorena DeFilippis
Gillian Murray
Deacon Chris
Deborah Wright
Fr. Andy
Fr. Andy
Gillian Murray
Ifeanyi Ezissi
Loretta Ariola
John Shanck
Deacon Chris
Deacon Chris
Rectory
Devon Olivas
Rectory
Cathy LeBlanc
Fr. Andy
Fr Andy
Deacon Chris
Lorena DeFilippis
Lorena DeFilippis
Joyce Barber
Lorena DeFilippis
Mary Basile
Rectory
PHONE
718-527-6153
718-341-1018
718-527-6153
718-341-1018
718-341-1018
718-640-3128
718-341-1018
718-527-6153
718-723-3581
718-341-1018
718-341-1018
718-341-1018
718-723-3581
718-739-5543
718-528-9428
718-276-6924
718-341-1018
718-341-1018
718-341-1018
718-341-1018
718-341-1018
718-977-1992
718-341-1018
718-341-1018
718-341-1018
718-527-6153
718-527-6153
516-812-8542
718-527-6153
718-528-7174
718-528-7174
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
PARISH THANKSGIVING LITURGY will take
GIVES BACK
St. Clare’s will share in the profits. For each car, place on Thursday, November 27th at 9:00AM. Let
us come together as a parish famitruck or van, running or not The Society of St. Vinly and give thanks for God’s bouncent de Paul will give back to our
ty shared among all of us. Each
church $50/$100 per vehicle. Maybe
family is asked to bring one food
you don’t have a vehicle, but a family
item to be blessed and returned to
member, friend or neighbor has an old
your table at home. Again this
or neglected vehicle in their driveway
year each family will receive a
that they would like to dispose of. Call
decorative placemat containing
the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at
prayers to be offered before the Thanksgiving din(718)491-2525. Thank You!
ner.
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The ALTAR BREADS AND WINE which will be
used at the celebrations of the Eucharist throughout
BULLETIN INSERTS - All requests for bulletin in- this week have been donated IN THANKSserts/announcements must be submitted IN writing GIVIGN, r equested by MARIE DENIZE.
two weeks in advance. Please forward requests to the
Parish Office
November 9, 2014
ST. CLARE’S
WANT TO LOWER YOUR HEAT, GAS OR
ELECTIR BILLS? TIPS for Energy Savings, and
more. PRESENTED BY NATIONAL GRID Thursday, Nov. 20th (9:30AM—11:30AM) will be
hosted by Catholic Charities satellite office in our
rectory basement. All are welcome to attend.
FEELING LUCKY? The St.
Clare’s Rosary Altar Society
would like to satisfy your feeling
by inviting you and your friends to
BINGO GAME NIGHT on Fr iday, November 21st. at 7:30PM in
the academy auditorium. Tickets are only $5.00
and include free refreshments and the chance to
win fabulous prizes. Raffle chances are on sale
today following the Masses. ($1 per or $5 a book)
For tickets please call Joyce at (516)732-2983
LEFTOVER DECORATIONS. Now that Halloween is over you may be wondering what to do with
your holiday decorations. At the
church we have begun our harvest
decorating and will gladly accept
your pumpkins, corn stalks,
gourds, etc. that are still in good
shape. Feel free to drop off your
decorations at the Parish Office
during the week.
the
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
If you are not CATHOLIC
If you have not received COMMUNION
If you have not received CONFIRMATION
*call the rectory at: (718) 341-1018 or
*speak to Ms Lorena DeFilippis (718) 527-6153
VOCATION NEWS - Project Andrew is an opportunity for young men to learn more about the priesthood. Join Bishop DiMarzio and other priests and
seminarians for an afternoon of prayer, dinner and
conversations. Date is Sunday, November 23rd at
4:30PM @ Saint John Paul II House of Discernment,
341 Highland Blvd. Brooklyn. For more information,
please contact Fr. James Rodriguez at 718-827-2454.
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SANCTUARY LAMP MEMORIAL
Church Sanctuary - is available
Rectory Chapel - is available
REMEMBER A LOVED ONE!
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.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
A Rosedale Field Office
for Catholic Charities is open at Saint Clare’s on the
THIRD THURSDAY of each month fr om 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. If you know of anyone who
needs help ask them to make an appointment by calling
Christina Smith at (347) 472-5043 or (718) 217-1238.
ST CLARE’S FIGHTS HUNGER!!
Feeding the hungry in our own community by supporting the St. Vincent DePaul food pantry at Christ the
King. Starting Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 thru Sunday,
Nov 23, 2014 . Please donate non-perishable food items
each week, you come to church. Canned goods—
tomato sauce, vegetables, fruits, soups, meats, boxed
cereals, pasta, rice, macaroni & cheese, oatmeal, grits.
Leave donations at the back of the church in the designated boxes. Thank you for you generosity—Family
Life Committee.
CELEBRATE THE CREATIVE SPIRIT!!
We invite all hand crafters of the church,
family and friends to sell their work at our
Christmas Holiday Handcraft Gift Fair on
Sunday, December 7, 2014. Cost 1/2 table
$10.00, full table $20.00. Limited Space,
Please reserve early. Please see Flyer in
CHURCH BULLETIN for registration details.
Email Deborah Wright [email protected].
Continue the Journey to the Promised Land where all God’s people will be one.