St. Clement Parish 3030 Tremainsville Road, Toledo, Ohio 43613 e-mail: st.clement08@yahoo.com Parish Office: 419-472-2111 Parish Fax: 419-479-3215 Office Hours: Religious Education: Monday through Wednesday Patrice Tscherne 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-4:00 p.m. 419-472-2111 x203 Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Business Office/Hall Rental: Wednesday & Thursday evenings 7:30-9:30 p.m. 419-472-3561 Dear St. Clement Parishioners: It is now time for our parish to prepare for this year s parish directory. This is a handy tool to have and use to not only find parishioners addresses and phone numbers but to also see what is offered in our community. We continue to be a strong faith community. St. Clement has a rich history of a Catholic presence in the West side of Toledo. From the beginnings in the old Fire House on Secor Road to our present facility this area has been well served by this Catholic community. Over a long history many priestly and religious vocations have come from this community. At the present time Mr. Craig Irwin is studying for the priesthood in the Oblate Community here in Toledo. Please pray for Craig that the Lord will guide him as he continues his journey to the priesthood. St. Clement continues to move in a positive direction with new parishioners, greater attendance at Mass, a strong Religious Education Program and an RCIA process that continues to bring new members to our faith community. This directory will provide you with a list of all the ministries that are available here. I would ask you to read through this booklet, see what we have to offer and become involved in the ministry of our parish. We are always looking for new members for all of the ministries here in the parish. Let us together continue to build our community of faith. I encourage you to use this directory to become familiar with what we have to offer. God bless. Sincerely, Reverend Francis J. Speier Pastor 1
Parish Mission Statement The Parishioners of St. Clement, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, are dedicated to sharing our faith and love of God through meaningful liturgies, fellowship, educational opportunities and Christian response to all in need. Mass Schedule Monday and Wednesday Saturday Sunday Holy Days Worship Schedule 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (Vigil Mass) 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Check bulletin for times Civic Holidays...Deanery Mass 9:00 a.m. at Most Blessed Sacrament Parish Communion Service Monday-Friday... 11:30 a.m. except holidays Rosary Monday...12:00 p.m. except holidays Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Friday...12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CONTACT... Pat Flaminio...734-854-7744...Betty Pelton...419-475-7738 Short History of St. Clement St. Clement Parish was decreed ST. CLEMENT (PONTIFF & MARTYR) by Bishop Karl J. Alter on July 1, 1946. Clement I, pope from 88 to 97 and martyr was among the first of the Apostolic Fathers. He was a freedman of the imperial household, the son of Faustinianus and Macidania, and the successor as pope to Cletus (r. 76-88). His successes irritated Emperor Trajan (r. 98-117), who condemned him to the mines of the Crimea, Ukraine. Clement opened up a spring in the mines and evangelized so well that seventy-five new churches were built in the area. For this Clement was tied to an anchor and cast into the sea. He is invoked against disasters at sea, storms, and lightning. In liturgical art, he is depicted as a pope, sometimes holding an anchor. His feast day is November 23. The original parish boundaries were the same as those today: Jackman Road on the east, Laskey Road on the south, Talmadge Road on the west, and the Michigan State line on the north. The original parish property was 11 acres of weeds bounded by Tremainsville and Alexis Roads. 2
When the Bishop named Fr. Frederick Bittman our first pastor on July 3, 1946, only one Mass was offered on Sundays, on the upper floor of the Trilby Fire Station which was located on Secor and Alexis Roads. In 1947, St. Stanislaus parish donated a wooden structure to which our parishioners added a cement block wing, giving us the building we now call Bittman Hall. Bishop Alter dedicated this, our first church building, on February 9, 1947. Our grade school students attended St. Agnes School until the parish could build a school. The first wing of our school building was completed in 1952, with an enrollment of 220. The school initially used five classrooms, and had a teaching staff of five Sisters of Mercy. Under the direction of Father George Jaeger our first credit union was organized. By 1956, the parish had grown to 3,052 parishioners, and school enrollment was 471. That year a new addition to the school was completed, adding four more classrooms. The 1956 addition also added what was described at the time as a new temporary church seating 800, the area that has served ever since as our church. In 1958 a convent was completed on St. Clement Court. In 1959 another four classrooms were added to the school. In 1962 the present Parish Office (rectory) was completed as was the building of Jaeger Hall (which originally was a courtyard) and the establishment of a Sunday School, one of the first in the city. In 1969 the new credit union building and a new addition to the school were completed. With the school additions the building housed the school library, teacher s lounge, Faith Formation Office and other offices, and basement storage rooms. In 1970 our Community Center opened, serving as a school gymnasium and a center for many parish social and athletic activities. In 1976 Eleanor Kahle became St. Clement s first Pastoral Associate. In the summer of 1980, our church was completely remodeled to its present form. By 1983, St. Clement s had 9,915 registered parishioners. There were many changes including the building of the new Youth Center and the grand opening was on September 7, 1993. In 2010, due to low enrollment and the lack of funds necessary to run the school, St. Clement School closed its doors. That same year The Autism Model School leased the school building. Today, you are a member of a parish made up of about 1,800 families, approximately 4,500 people. Both our spiritual and physical development can be credited to our great pastors: Fr. Bittman, Fr. Jaeger, Fr. William Friemoth, Fr. Frank Nieset, Fr. James Auth, Fr. Gary Miller, Fr. Edward Littelmann, Fr. Michael Brown and our current pastor, Fr. Francis Speier. 3
Our associate pastors were Fathers: Donald Mohr Robert Kirtland Donald Klaus Joseph Schmelzer Raymond Sheperd David Bruning Michael Ricker Peter Zafe James Auth Thomas Gorman Daniel Zak Raymond Fisher Robert Donnelly Neil Lucas John B. Coyle Stephen Schroeder Thomas Meiring David Beck Stephen Cairns Gary Ferguson Deacons: Robert B. Sidner Loyal Belongea Daniel Ring Wilbur Moore Francis J. Speier Harold Onnenga John Hemstreet Ron Peeps Michael McLaughlin Joe Zuccarell Robert DeSloover Ray Burzynski Robert J. Fisher LeRoy Houghton Gilbert Lazette Ron Plenzler Parish Staff Pastor... Fr. Francis Speier In Residence... Fr. James Auth Deacon...LeRoy Houghton Deacon... Ron Plenzler Deacon... Ronald Peeps Business Manager...Al Ray Parish Secretary...Nina Konczal... Barbara Baumgartner Religious Education...Patrice Tscherne Music Director... Pat Urbanaik General Information Parish Address... 3030 Tremainsville Road, Toledo, OH 43613 Parish Office Telephone...419-472-2111 Parish E-mail...st.clement08@yahoo.com Parish Website......www.stclementtoledo.com Parish Fax...419-479-3215 Religious Education... 419-472-2111 x203 Hall Rental...419-472-3561 Parish Office Hours Monday-Wednesday...8:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday...8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday Evenings...7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. 4
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Sacraments at St. Clement Baptisms Baptisms are regularly held on the third Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m. and at Mass in January, the Sunday after Easter, July, and October. Parents are required to attend a pre-baptism class prior to their child being baptized. Classes are held every other month at 1:00 p.m. in the parish office. You must call the parish office to register for class and baptism. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. Anytime by appointment. Parish Penance Services are celebrated on the deanery level during the Advent and Lenten seasons. First Communion, First Penance and Confirmation These sacraments are celebrated by the parish with families of our children during the year and with our new adult parishioners at the Easter Vigil as part of the Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults. Parents and children are expected to be part of the parish religious formation programs during the years leading to these sacramental celebrations. Marriage According to Diocesan guidelines, couples are requested to contact the Parish Office to make arrangements for their marriage at least six months before the wedding date. This allows for adequate preparation and personal contact between the presider and the couple preparing for marriage. The couple usually meets several times with the presider and participates in an Engaged Couples Session. Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of Anointing is celebrated upon request. Anointing is for someone who is seriously ill, chronically ill or facing surgery. A person may be anointed more than once, should conditions change. Funerals The time for funerals is arranged through the funeral director and the Parish Office. Wake services are conducted by our deacons or lay ministers and scheduled for the preceding evening. Ministry Opportunities There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit (1 Cor. 12:4-7). All are called to ministry through the grace of our baptism. We encourage all parishioners to pray for the discernment of their God-given gifts and for the strength and wisdom to use those gifts as God desires. For more information on any of the following ministry opportunities, please call the contact person listed for that ministry or the Parish Office. 6
Worship/Liturgy/Prayer Adoration This ministry provides the coordination and scheduling of worshipers to ensure that the prayer before the Blessed Sacrament is continuous and reverent. Every Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the chapel CONTACT... Pat Flaminio...734-854-7744...Betty Pelton...419-475-7738 Altar Servers St. Clement Parish encourages boys and girls in serving the Lord at the altar. Servers are called if they and their parent(s) can make the commitment to attend training and to serve dependably at all scheduled Masses. CONTACT...Judy Brancheau...419-473-3633 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (Eucharistic Ministers) are appointed for two year periods by the Bishop at the nomination of the pastor after they have taken the required instructions and made the commitment of service. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion also take Holy Communion to our homebound. CONTACT...Bev LaVoy...419-475-6737 Gift Bearers Gift Bearers are families selected to bring up the water, wine and hosts at the offertory. If you would like to volunteer, please offer your services to an usher. Lectors Lectors take a course on microphone technique and are further instructed on the special skills required for proclaiming the Word of God. They read the first and second scripture readings of the weekend liturgies. CONTACT...St. Clement Parish Office...419-472-2111 Little Nazareth These sessions are for children in grades 1 to 4. They are during the 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. Children leave Mass before the readings and return after the homily. Readings, discussion, prayers and activities are provided on their level, based on the Sunday readings in church. CONTACT...Renee Kluczynski...419-475-7508 7
Music St. Clement has an active music program. Choir: adults and youth who volunteer to sing in the parish choir and are willing to attend weekly rehearsals on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. CONTACT...Pat Urbanaik...419-466-9338 Resurrection Choir This choir sings at parish funerals and memorial services. The members offer support and consolation to the bereaved families by leading the music at the funeral or memorial Mass. There are no rehearsals. You are called when a funeral occurs, and attend if your time allows. CONTACT...Pat Urbaniak...419-466-9338 Rosary Meets every Monday at 12:00 p.m in the church to pray the rosary for peace. Everyone is welcome to attend. Ushers Ushers greet and seat the people, gather the collection and distribute the parish bulletin after Mass. Use our help and expertise to make Mass an even holier experience. CONTACT... Daryl Bondy...567-277-0062 Faith Formation/Education Bible Study This group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the parish office. Everyone is welcome to attend. A video is watched to review the readings for the upcoming Sunday liturgy. The readings are discussed and how they relate to everyday life. CONTACT... Marcella Gecik...419-472-6628 Cursillos in Christianity Cursillos in Christianity (Cursillo means little course, thus little course in Christianity) is a lay Catholic movement that started in the 1940s in Spain. In the last 60 years it has become a worldwide movement. The purpose of the Cursillo Movement is to bring Jesus Christ into all facets of daily life, families, workplaces, neighborhoods, social gatherings, etc. It all starts with a three-day weekend retreat and continues for a lifetime through communal relationships and teamwork to bring Christ into the world. Many people have considered this to be a life changing event in their relationship with Christ and those around them. CONTACT... Deacon Ron Plenzler...419-473-3637 8
Religious-Education Program Religious-education classes for children attending public schools in grades 1 through 7 are held every Sunday morning from 9:30-10:45 a.m. (prior to the 11:00 a.m. Mass). Our 8th grade Religious Education program is in conjunction with the program held at Blessed Sacrament Parish. CONTACT... Patrice Tscherne...419-472-2111 or...419-478-9558 Sacramental Preparation Programs First Reconciliation and First Eucharist These sacraments are normally celebrated in the 2nd grade but may be celebrated anytime after 2nd grade. St. Clement Sacramental preparation for children in the public school system consists of participation in the parish s Religious Education program. Confirmation is normally administered by the bishop during 8th grade. 8th grade Religious Education classes are held at Blessed Sacrament Parish. Please contact St. Clement Parish (Patricia Tscherne) for more information on registering your 8th grade student for religious education classes. High-school students or adults who wish to prepare for Confirmation should also call St. Clement Parish. CONTACT... Patrice Tscherne...419-472-2111...or 419-478-9558 RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process by which adults become members of the Catholic Church. RCIA is for those who have never been baptized, who were baptized in another Christian Church, who were baptized in the Catholic Church but have not received Eucharist or Confirmation, or who want to update their understanding of the Faith. The process is concerned with knowing Jesus and the formation of the person s faith life. To receive information or to join the RCIA group, as a candidate, sponsor, or as a team member call Fr. Frank Speier or Deacon Ron Peeps. CONTACT...Fr. Frank Speier...419-472-2111... Deacon Ron Peeps...419-320-7487 Small Christian Communities Small Christian communities exist within the larger church structure to provide individuals with the opportunity to share their faith experience on a more personal level. Persons of similar backgrounds and interests come together regularly to help each other grow in the love and service of God, the Church, and the community at large. CONTACT... Deacon Ron Plenzler...419-473-3637 9
Christian Service love one another as I have loved you. Altar-Rosary Society This is a spiritual, educational, and social organization that provides for the needs of the sanctuary and altar. Members promote devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Rosary. Income is derived from dues, twice yearly bake sales, spring rummage sale, raffles, auctions, and a spring card party. The Society is responsible for providing altar wines, breads, linens, vestments, candles, votive lights, baptismal stoles, Mass purificators, weekly cleaning of the church, and necessary equipment and supplies. Feed Your Neighbor A city-wide program in which St. Clement participates. This is an emergency food service. Those in need of food who live within parish boundaries may call the Parish Office and they will be directed to the nearest distribution center. CONTACT... Shirley Larsen...419-472-1328 Handicap Accessibility All areas except the raised altar platform. Restrooms in Youth Center (gym); see hospitality minister for key. Knights of Columbus This international, fraternal and family oriented organization has a council at St. Clement. All men of the parish are invited to become Knights to offer service in and around the parish and to the needy in state and national projects through fundraisers. Meetings are held in Jaeger Hall on first Thursdays (business) and third Thursdays (social) at 7:30 p.m. Focus is on service and male spirituality. Come join us for a spirited good time. CONTACT......Tom Russell...419-474-6378 Ministry to the Sick and Infirm This is where we need you, the parishioner, to do your part. If you or a loved one is in (or is going into the hospital), and would like a visit, you must call the Parish Office and let us know unfortunately, many hospitals do not automatically call us to let us know of the admission or if a visit is requested. Additionally, unless you tell us, we don t know if you or your loved one is in a nursing home or other long-term care facility (or has been released to home), or in hospice. Please let us know your circumstances. CONTACT...Parish Office...419-472-2111 10
St. Vincent de Paul Society This group provides people within St. Clement boundaries with food, clothing, used furniture and limited help with utilities, rent, prescriptions, medical equipment, etc. CONTACT... Shirley Larsen...419-472-1328 Advisory Councils Pastoral Council The Pastoral Council has three major roles: (1) To develop as a faith community, which includes prayer and faith sharing; (2) to do pastoral planning for the parish, that is, to set an informed direction for the parish which promotes the spiritual renewal of the parish; (3) to be a recommending body to the pastor/pastoral staff. Finance Council The Finance Committee assists the Pastor and Business Manager with financial planning in the parish and school. They work with the Business Manager preparing budgets, statements, audits, analysis of contributions and expenses. The committee members are appointed by the pastor. Our Welcome Tenant The Autism Model School has been leasing our former school spaces since August 2010. Since August 2012 they are also leasing the former convent (and then priests residence) on St. Clement Court. The Autism Model School is a community (charter) school established in 1998. The school accepts students with a medical diagnosis of autism ages 5 to 22 years old who are citizens of Ohio. The school is ungraded and groups their students according to their abilities. Contact Mary Walters at 419-897-4400. 11