Congratulations First Eucharist Celebrated at St. Clare Church Confirmation Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Celebrated at St. Pius X Church Brayden Lee Bennett Jeanette Helene Cronin Gabrielle Frances Ferraro Makenzie Jaye Gabriele Cassidy Hayden Hetu Chloe Sofia Hetu Ava Grace Lauria Marc Thomas Macera Jack Matthew Olson Anna Perry Orphanides Jayden Thomas Parker Alexander Ryan Pendola Christopher Brian Pendola Margaret Angelina Scanapieco Joey Ronald Saunders Addison Margaret Serra Benjamin Michael Bilotti Danielle Renee Bernat Spencer Gregory Bernat Ryan Andrew Brinton Kate Brouillette Kata Madeleine Cummings Madison Emmanuel Ferraro Ciara Flood Timmary Patricia Main Margaret Conroy Richins Francesco Michael Vocatura Fourth Sunday of Easter
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. WOMEN S CONFERENCE Saturday, May 16, 2015 Family: Love and Sacrifice with Danielle Bean and guest witness speaker Sonia Morales Music by Marty Rotella, singer, composer and producer St. Pius X Church in Westerly The day begins with 8 AM Mass, and ends at 2:30 PM. Talks, confession, rosary, praise and worship are on the calendar. The cost is $25 and includes lunch. Pre-registration is required. The last day to sign up is May 8. For further information, please contact Val Sistare at 401-322-1138, or the Parish Office at 401-596-2535. Nonperishable Food Collection Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3 Needed items are flour, sugar, tea, coffee, cereal, canned pasta, cake mix, canned or instant potatoes, juice, mayo, ketchup and canned fruit. Cash donations would also be appreciated so that additional foods may be purchased for disbursement. Please make all checks payable to St. Vincent de Paul Society. Checks can be dropped in the collection basket at any Mass, or left in any of the Poor Boxes located at each of the doors of the Church. STAFF Rev. Kenneth J. Suibielski, Pastor Rev. Mr. Stephen Cote, Deacon Rev. Mr. John D. McGregor, Deacon Rev. Mr. Carl LaFleur, Retired Deacon 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 Eternal Rest Aron Lonnie Foberg Aron was buried from Saint Clare Church on Monday, April 20. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Helping Hands Ministry The meeting has been postponed to Monday, May 11 at 4 PM in the Parish Center. 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
Polish Easter Supper A great thank you is offered to all the volunteers who made this flawless event look effortless. Special thanks go to Chef Toni Skocic and kitchen manager Christine Davidson. Banquet organizer Peter Bellone and his kitchen crew and wait staff, as well as to the Hospitality and Helping Hands Ministries. Bartenders were Neil Collins, George Schackner, Mark Gordon and Linda Schackner. The kitchen clean-up crew was Geoff Serra and Cammie Gordon. Alice Duffy and Patty Romanella were the set-up team. Many women helped with the food and Golabki prep. General help throughout the event came from Fr. Ken, Alice Duffy, Alice Visgilio. Music was by Polka Paul and wreaths were made by Jenn O Connor.
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, May 26. 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 May 7. 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. 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, May 5. New York Bus Trip Itinerary The bus will leave the St Clare parking lot at 7AM sharp. Please park against the outer fence. A stop will be made before entering the city to give show tickets to those who purchased them. You are responsible for your own lunch and dinner The bus will leave at 7:30 sharp from Bryant Park at 6th and 42nd Street. For any questions contact Jane Holdredge, 401-596-5866. 2015 CATHOLIC CHARITY APPEAL Now is the time to send in your pledges and/or your gift. Your donation to the Catholic Charity Appeal impacts the lives of over 860 children who attended the Mother of Hope Camp in Chepachet. Thank you for your generous gift. Monthly Church Cleaning will be Friday, May1, following the 8 AM Mass. AA meets every Thursday night from 6 to 7 PM in the St. Clare Parish Center. St. Clare Church Hospitality Ministry is presenting the movie Heaven is for Real Tuesday, April 28, at 1 PM in the Parish Center The film is 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 have known. Todd and his family are then challenged to examine the meaning from this remarkable event. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
The Fourth Sunday of Easter Weekly Mass Intentions Lay Minister Schedule for May 2 & 3 Monday, April 27 Easter Weekday 8:00 AM +Louis LaPere by Joan & Ken Swain 6:30 PM Confirmation Rehearsal at St. Pius X Church Tuesday, April 28 Easter Weekday/St. Peter Chanel, Priest & Martyr, St. Louis Grignion de Monifort, Priest 8:00 AM For all the students at tonight s Confirmation Wednesday, April 29 St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin & Doctor of the Church 8:00 AM +Barbara Gordon-Ball by the St. Vincent de Paul Diocesan Council Thursday, April 30 Easter Weekday/St. Pius V, Pope 8:00 AM +Philip Shanley by Neil & Catherine Collins Friday, May 1 Easter Weekday/St. Joseph, the Worker 8:00 AM +Irene Rondeau by Bob & Janice Sylvestre Saturday, May 2 The Vigil of the Fifth Sunday of Easter 11:30 AM Baptism of Tessa Jane Townsend 5:00 PM +Anne Cherenzia by Tina, Gayle & Carol Cherenzia Sunday, May 3 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM +Anthony Fusco by his family 10:00 AM +Sara Serra by Geri Theadore & family Saturday May 2 5 PM Mass Lectors - Tom Liguori & Lucille Ouelette Tabernacle - Eucharist - Betty Briton Cup 1 - Steve McAllister Cup 2 - Marianne McAllister Baptistry - Eucharist - Ellie Cote Cup - Margo Sisco Sunday May 3 8 AM Mass Lectors - Jim Crowley & Lauren Matarese Tabernacle - Eucharist - Gerald McKinney Cup 1 - Pat McKinney Cup 2 - Jim Maloney Baptistry - Eucharist - Roseann Sisco Cup - Barbara Bliven Sunday May 3 10 AM Mass Lectors - Joe Walker & Pam Salimeno Tabernacle - Eucharist - June Hartford-Alley Cup 1 - Peter Bellone Cup 2 - Mike DeNoia Baptistry - Eucharist - Joe Abbott Cup - Sandra Abbott Daily Readings Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b -7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8;Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25: Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-28, 30-32;1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8 Lay Minister Daily Mass Schedule for April 27 through May 1 Monday - 4/27/15 Server - L. Schackner Lector - Burns-Fusaro Schwager-Schwager Tuesday - 4/28/15 Server - L. Schackner Lector - Davidson Scott-Sylvestre Wednesday - 4/29/15 Server - G. Schackner Lector - Gordon Scott-Sylvestre Thursday - 4/30/15 Server - G. Schackner Lector - LaFleur Azzinaro-Azzinaro Friday - 5/1/15 Server - Abbott Lector - Masucci Azzinaro-Azzinaro Altar Server Schedule Sat. - May 2-5 PM CB - Peter Fiore IB - Andrew Fiore Sun. - May 3-8 AM CB - Devin Kazarian IB - Brayden Kazarian Sun. - May 3-10 AM CB - Zachary DiFazio IB - Communion to the Sick after 10 AM Mass Private Homes A - Anne Pearce B - Lynn Piola Nursing Homes WHM - Dorrine Meyer Remember! It is your responsibility to find a replacement for your scheduled ministry duties and to let the parish office know of the change.