Westerly, Rhode Island
St. Clare Church 4 Saint Clare Way, Westerly, RI 02891 401-348-8765 NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome! Please register with the parish by contacting the Parish Office. OF BAPTISM The schedule for the celebration of Baptism is arranged with the Pastor. (Baptisms are not celebrated during Lent.) Please call the Parish Office after the child is born. OF PENANCE Confession is offered on Saturdays from 4 to 4:30 PM or by appointment. OF MATRIMONY Couples planning to marry should contact the Marriage Coordinator at 401-348-8765 at least one year before the wedding. MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUND The Eucharist will be brought to the home of any person permanently or temporarily homebound. Please contact the Parish Rectory. PARISH CHOIR The choir, under the direction of Parish Organist & Music Director Bruce Coon, meets for rehearsal on Thursday nights at 6 PM in the choir loft. STAFF Rev. Kenneth J. Suibielski, Pastor Rev. Mr. Stephen Cote, Deacon Rev. Mr. John D. McGregor, Deacon Rev. Mr. Carl LaFleur, Deacon Retired Mrs. Jennifer O Connor, Parish Secretary Ms. Alice Duffy, Campus Manager Mrs. Diana Huff, Parish Accountant Mr. Bruce Coon, Music Director Mrs. Ellie Cote, Marriage Coordinator Ms. Pamela Salimeno, Religious Education Director Lenten Reading This Lenten season, parishes throughout Rhode Island are strongly encouraged to read this book. Jesus: A Pilgrimage by Father James Martin, S. J., The St. Clare Book Club will have a discussion on Monday, March 30, at 12 PM in the Parish Center. Father James Martin, S. J., is a gifted storyteller and spiritual director. He invites readers to experience the stories of the Gospels in a completely new, vivid, and exciting way in order to gain a deeper understanding of Jesus. Moving sequentially through the Gospels, considering not only familiar passages but also the hidden life of Jesus, the book offers a bold retelling of His life. It is faithful to the Christian tradition, while meditating on parts of the narrative that have often escaped notice. Father Martin provides personal stories from his own life as well as the most up-to-date biblical scholarship. He retells powerful anecdotes from beloved spiritual teachers, thus bringing the reader along on his own real-life travels through the Holy Land. Combining the fascinating insights of historical Jesus studies with profound spiritual reflections about the Christ of faith, Father Martin re-creates the world of first century Galilee and Judea to usher us into Jesus' life and times, to reveal how Jesus speaks to us today. Jesus: A Pilgrimage is an invitation to know Jesus as Father Martin knows him, as our Messiah and Savior as well as our friend and our brother. Flocknote Update STEPS TO REGISTER #1 You must use Google Chrome. Explorer and Outlook WILL NOT work. #2 From the St. Clare website, click on the link above and register with Flocknote. #3 You will receive an instant email from Flocknote with a link. Click the link and follow the directions. #4 Click on your name. Tabs will appear for the notifications you would like to receive. Until you authorize the tabs, you will not receive notifications. #5 Next, you will be asked what method you would like to receive them, either by email or text. Click your choice. Registration is now complete. If for any reason the above directions did not work for you, please call Jennifer in the parish office, from Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 2 PM at 401-348-8765. MASS SCHEDULE Weekday Mass: 8 AM Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 PM Sunday Masses: 8 AM & 10 AM Holy Days: 8 AM & 6 PM RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM Rectory and Office Phone 401-348-8765 Fax 401-315-5273 stclareri2@cox.net Website: stclarewesterly.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION stclarewesterly.com
St. Clare Church St. Clare Church, Westerly, RI Polish Easter Supper Sunday, April 19, 2015, at 5 PM in the Parish Center Doors open at 4 PM. Entertainment by Polka Paul Wine & Beer will be available. Your ticket will be necessary for admittance. Adults $25 Children 12 and under $5 The Easter Triduum 2015 April 2nd Holy Thursday 7 PM Mass of the Lord s Supper Presentation of the Blessed Oils Washing of the Feet Eucharistic Adoration til 11 PM April 3rd Good Friday 12 Noon The Way of the Cross 7 PM Celebration of the Lord s Passion and Death Veneration of the Cross Distribution of Communion April 4th Solemn Vigil of Easter 8 PM Blessing of the Fire & Easter Candle The Great Word of God Blessing of the Easter Water Renewal of Baptismal Promises The Solemn Easter Eucharist April 5th Easter Sunday 8 and 10 AM Easter Mass St. Clare Church Hospitality Ministry is presenting the movie Heaven is for Real Thursday, March 26, at 1 PM in the Parish Center Based on the true story of a small-town father who must find the courage and conviction to share his son's extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world. Colton (newcomer Connor Corum) claims to have visited Heaven during a near death experience. Colton recounts the details of his amazing journey with childlike innocence and speaks matter-of-factly about things that happened before his birth... things he couldn't possibly know. Todd and his family are then challenged to examine the meaning from this remarkable event. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
St. Clare Stewardship Ministry Corner The Stewardship Ministry meetings are held on a monthly basis in the lower rectory at 6 PM. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 21. All are welcome. The Prayer Ministry is dedicated to those who request our prayers. To join this ministry or to send a prayer intention, please write in the Book of Intentions near the Baptistry or e-mail mbrockmann@cox.net. The Respect Life Ministry seeks to promote and protect the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death. The ministry meets the Third Wednesday of every month at 8:30, May through December in the Parish Center. The Rosary for life will be postponed through the winter months. The Hospitality Ministry provides a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere for members of the St. Clare community and visitors, as well as new parishioners, to meet and interact with one another in a positive way. This ministry provides opportunities to promote parish fellowship and, when necessary, to assist the Pastor with special events. Meetings take place the first Thursday of every month at 8:30 AM in the Parish Center. All are welcome. The next meeting will be on April 2. The Helping Hands Ministry reaches out to those who are needy, elderly, sick or in need of bereavement consolation. This ministry meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 4 PM in the Parish Center. (From December through March, the meeting will be held at 11 AM.) Enter through the door in the rear parking area. Please feel free to come to these meetings; new faces are always welcome. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 7. The Saint Clare Tuesday, April 7 Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline The discussions are held in the Parish Center. Washington County Legion of Mary will hold its annual ACIES Wednesday, March 25 at Immaculate Conception Church Following the 12:10 Mass on the Feast of the Annunciation All Auxiliary members are invited. A reception will follow in the Church Hall. 2015 CATHOLIC CHARITY APPEAL Now is the time to send in your pledges and/or your gift. Our parish goal this year is $68,250. As of March 9, 2015, we have hit the half-way mark. Donations received over our goal will be returned to St. Clare to help those in our community. Prayers of and to St. Patrick As I arise today, may the strength of God pilot me, the power of God uphold me, the wisdom of God guide me. May the eye of God look before me, the ear of God hear me, the word of God speak for me. May the hand of God protect me, the way of God lie before me, the shield of God defend me, the host of God save me. May Christ shield me today. Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit, Christ when I stand, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me. Amen Save the Date St. Clare 10th Annual Golf Tournament June 6, 2015
The Fourth Sunday of Lent Sunday, March 15, 2015 Weekly Mass Intentions Lay Minister Schedule for March 21 & 22 Monday, March 16 Lenten Weekday 8:00 AM +Rose Capalbo by George & Linda Schackner Tuesday, March 17 Lenten Weekday/St. Patrick, Bishop 8:00 AM +Walter F. Steidle by Elaine B. Steidle & family Wednesday, March 18 Lenten Weekday/St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 8:00 AM +Mary Rose Koepke by her son Tom Mass Followed by Way of the Cross Thursday, March 19 St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 AM +Joseph & Raymond Patriarca by DiMaio family Friday, March 20 Fast & Abstinence Lenten Weekday 8:00 AM +Irene Dunn by her daughter Christine Davidson Saturday, March 21 The Vigil of the Fifth Sunday of Lent 5:00 PM Opening of Parish Mission with Fr. Senan Taylor Sunday, March 22 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 8:00 AM + Ronald Stawecki by Rose Miranda 10:00 AM + Thomas Salimeno, Sr. by family Opening of Parish Mission with Fr. Senan Taylor Saturday March 21 5 PM Mass Lectors - Lucille Ouelette & Tom Liguori Tabernacle - Eucharist - Mary-Frances Guernon Baptistry - Eucharist - Ellie Cote Sunday March 22 8 AM Mass Lectors - Joyce Wazer & David Devault Tabernacle - Eucharist - Lorraine Devault Baptistry - Eucharist - Mary Capalbo Sunday March 22 10 AM Mass Lectors - Gina Laudone & Walter McClain Tabernacle - Eucharist - Joe Abbott Baptistry - Eucharist - Sandra Abbott Daily Readings Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rm 4:13:16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 Lay Minister Daily Mass Schedule for March 16-20 Monday - 3/16/15 Server - Whittemore Lector - LaFleur Visgilio-Collins Tuesday - 3/17/15 Server - G. Schackner Lector - Longolucco Visgilio-Collins Wednesday - 3/18/15 Server - G. Schackner Lector - Masucci Azzinaro-Azzinaro Thursday - 3/19/15 Server - Gordon Lector - Mitchell Azzinaro-Azzinaro Friday - 3/20/15 Server - Gordon Lector - Murphy Burke-Gagnon Altar Server Schedule Sat. - March 21-5 PM CB - Katelyn Laudone IB - Sun. - March 22-8 AM CB - Devin Kazarian IB - Sun. - March 22-10 AM CB - Ryan Brinton IB - Grace Brinton Communion to the Sick after 10 AM Mass Private Homes A - Barbara Bartkiewicz B - Greg Avedisian Nursing Homes WHM - Barbara Wright Attention! Please help us by not stapling, taping or gluing your budget envelopes.