I hope you had a great week.

Have a blessed week,

FROM THE DESK OF MARION FIKANY October 11, 2020

Greetings from the

Business Office

Happily, school is back

in session. I can hear the

c h i l d re n on t h e

playground outside my

window as I write this. I

commend the teachers

a n d s c h o o l

admin i s t rat ion fo r

working so hard over

the summer to have

safety protocols in

place so St. Clare’s

students can learn and

socialize together. I bid the St. Clare Nursery

School Co-Op farewell and wish them a successful

collaboration with the Sunny Days Co-Op in Grosse

Pointe Woods. There is still a preschool in the main

school building led by Ms. Sue Reik and Dr. Nancy

Valentini. Please tell your friends and neighbors

about our wonderful educational community.

In other school notes:

It’s not too late to sign your children and

grandchildren up for Religious Education held on

Sunday mornings. The programming theme this

year is “Get to know Jesus through the Gospels”.

According to our Athletic Director Bob Conway,

“St. Clare Athletics was able to get two seasons

completed before Covid-19 changed all of our

lives. We are reengaged this season with run club

and volleyball. In addition to updating equipment

and uniforms we were able to complete a few

projects. We now have security cameras installed

on all entrances of the Sweeney Center and in the

gymnasium. This action was not taken due to any

incidents but rather because we have so much

activity. The gym floor, as we do every year, was

re-coated. We did extensive gardening work

outside the Sweeney Center with tree trimming still

to be completed.”

In spite of the difficult Spring we encountered, I am

pleased to report the 2019/2020 fiscal year ended

with a net surplus. Many thanks to the organizers of

Oktoberfest, the school auction, and fundraisers in

between. These successful events help offset the

decrease in the Sunday offertory while we were

not able to come to Mass in our beautiful church.

We appreciate all the parishioners who mailed in

envelopes during that time and those who gave

“make up” contributions for the times missed.

St. Clare is up to about 100 offertory envelopes

submitted per week and online collections have

doubled since the beginning of Spring. For those

online donors please let Jozefa know if you would

no longer like to receive printed envelopes. Please

keep in mind there are parish costs associated with

most ways of giving. Printing of envelopes and

online transfer charges are incurred. The most

costly are the online credit card donations. I have

noticed that many online givers prefer to give one

time at the beginning of the month. This explains

why we are over our goal in the first or second

week of the month then fall short for the next three

weeks. No matter your preference of giving, St.

Clare is GRATEFUL!

The Archdiocese is in the midst of the 2020 Catholic

Services Appeal. St. Clare’s goal is $72,000. Any

excess collected can be kept by the parish. Any

shortfall must be made up by the parish. I do not

recall in recent years St. Clare coming in short of its

goal. I believe our parishioners realize the impact

these funds have serving our Southeast Michigan

community. St. Clare school regularly receives

funds from CSA for items like technology upgrades

and updated textbooks just to name a few.

SAINTS OF THE WEEK

• Thursday 10/15 – St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)

was a Spanish noblewoman who felt called to

become a Carmelite nun. She was the

prominent Spanish mystic, religious reformer,

author, and as a Continued on page 2

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 2 October 11, 2020

theologian she earned the rare distinction of being

declared a Doctor of the Church.

• Saturday 10/17 - Since I was baptized at St. Ignatius

in Detroit I would like to highlight this saint of

Antioch whose feast day is at the end of this week

on the 17th. In 107, during the reign of the brutal

Emperor Trajan, this holy Bishop was sentenced to

death because he refused to renounce the

Christian faith. He was taken under guard to Rome

where he was brutally devoured by wild beasts in a

public spectacle. He was disciple of the beloved

Disciple John and was consecrated Bishop by the

Apostle Peter, the first Pope. He wrote letters of

encouragement, instruction and inspiration to

Christians in Asia Minor and Greece. In these

letters, it was Bishop Ignatius who first used the term

"catholic" to describe the whole Church.

Have a blessed week,

ST. CLARE PARISH COMMUNITY

Hearing Assistance Device

We have new audio assist receivers available for parish-

ioners to borrow during Mass from the Ushers Room.

Simply plug in your ear buds and turn on the device and

adjust the volume. After Mass simply turn it off and re-

turn it to the Ushers Room. Bring your ear buds from

home or purchase new ear buds from the ushers ($20).

Please do not share ear buds. Ushers: Please sign the

devices out and back in after Mass. If you have any

questions or wish to purchase your own unit, please con-

tact Mike McDevitt 313-647-5025.

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Pledged

$31,708

Marion, continued from page 1

Electronic Version of the Weekly Bulletin (PDF)

To access the link in the weekly bulletin go to discovermass.com, or https://stclarem.org/bulletins

and download the electronic version (PDF) of the Spirit

St. Clare of Montefalco, Grosse Pointe Park, MI Page 3 The Congregation of Saint Michael Archangel

End-of-Year Financial Report

July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 OPERATING INCOME

Offertory Collection $ 557,931

Christmas Collection $ 143,526

Church Net Fundraising Income (Bonanza, PIC and excess CSA) $ 71,778

Other Church Income (Bequests, Fuel, Mothers/Fathers Day, Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms,

Flowers & Candles, Return on Endowment) $ 215,161

Christian Education $ 21,830

School (Includes Athletics, Nursery School, PTO and Fundraising) $ 869,050

TOTAL OPERATING INCOME $ 1,879,276

OPERATING EXPENSES

Church

Administration (Salaries, Benefits, General expenses, Hospitality, Technical services) $ 308,838

Worship (Parish music program salaries & benefits, Extra musicians, Part time clergy, Flowers,

Candles, Altar supplies) $ 64,862

Christian Service $ 17,787

Christian Education Programs (Religious Education, Sunday Family, Sacramental preparation,

RCIA, Youth Ministry, Faith Formation) $ 64,206

Evangelization Programs $ 3,316

Plant Operation and Maintenance (Salaries, Benefits, Regular inspections, General repairs,

Supplies, Insurance, Landscaping/Snow removal) $ 193,431

Church Utilities $ 25,213

Diocesan Assessment (7% of annual Operating Receipts are sent to the Archdiocese of De-

troit. The assessment excludes Christmas Collections.) $ 57,289

Subtotal Church Expenses $ 734,942

School

Administration (Salaries, Benefits, General expenses, Hospitality, Technical services) $ 254,900

Instructional $ 428,324

Food Service Program $ 27,561

Athletic Program $ 64,924

Music Program $ 3,220

Nursery School $ 31,268

Latchkey Program $ 10,073

Plant Operation and Maintenance (Salaries, Benefits, Regular inspections, General repairs,

Supplies, Insurance, Cleaning) $ 129,798

School Utilities $ 54,161

Subtotal School Expenses $ 1,004,229

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $ 1,739,171

Capital Expenditures

New school computer lab $ 18,426

New stained glass windows and Phase I of rest room remodel $ 16,561

NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) $ 105,118

Notes:

Religious Education Support $ 42,376

School Support (including $26,964 withdrawal from school endowment) $ 58,122

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 4 October 11, 2020

FROM THE DESK OF FATHER ANDREW

Hello everyone, I hope you had a

blessed week and were able to en-

joy some of the sunny days we had.

I want to express my deep and sin-

cere thanks to all for sharing in the

celebration with Bishop Reiss on

Tuesday, September 29, on the

Feast of St. Michael and the Archan-

gels. This begins the yearlong cele-

bration of the Michaelite Fathers

marking our Centennial Year. Thank

you for your financial support offered to the Congrega-

tion, it is greatly appreciated.

As we move into the middle weeks of October there is

much going on in our parish and around the communi-

ty, here are a few things we have to offer you!

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE

We are heading into week 3 of our fall Faith Formation

sessions via Zoom. Why not give it a try, you might be

surprised with what you gain! In last week’s bulletin,

Shannon Scanlon our Evangelization coordinator de-

scribed easy ways to be engaged in deepening your

faith. We all are responsible for our vineyard. God sends

you messengers, do not …….. (last Sunday’s Gospel).

ROSARY

Join me on Thursday evenings at 8:30 pm when I lead

the rosary live via our Facebook page. The month of

October is dedicated to Our Lady and the Rosary is the

prayer where we reflect on the mysteries of our faith.

We ask our Blessed Virgin Mother to intercede on our

behalf as we place our petitions before her. It also is

timely for us to pray for our country as we draw closer to

the election in November.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• STARLIGHT SOCIAL (weather permitting)

Saturday, Oct. 10 | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us under the stars for an evening of music, food

and fellowship. We will gather under the open sky

with music in the parking lot between the school

and Sweeney Center buildings. This is a free event

for everyone to attend. Bring your chair, proper so-

cial distancing will be followed. Music coordinated

by Mark Fikany

• BLESSING OF THE PETS

Thursday, Oct. 15 | 2:45 pm

School Parking Lot

• HEALING MASS

Saturday, Oct. 17 | 10:30 am

Our fall Healing Mass will take place Saturday, Oct.

17 at 10:30 am. Safety protocols will be followed

which include proper social distancing and face

masks required of participants. We will invoke God’s

healing powers on those present, those who have

asked us to pray for them, and we will ask for an

end to the pandemic.

• MERCY ACTION DAY AND FRIENDS WALK

Sunday, Oct. 18 | 3:00 pm

Please join parishioners for the Friends Walk and

Mercy Action Day next Sunday, October 18, during

the Hour of Mercy at 3 pm. Participants will walk

through the neighborhood (Parish red T-shirt is wel-

come) to the St. Clare parking lot in support of the

Saint Vincent de Paul Organization. Financial contri-

butions, non-perishable food items for the pantry,

and gently used clothing will be accepted for the

various groups supported by SVdP and Christian Ser-

vice. Please see Mike McDevitt’s column for details.

• ALL SOULS DAY

Special Mass | Sunday, Nov. 1

• October is Respect Life Month. For events please

visit www.respectlife.org/respect-life-month

• Election Day November 3, 2020. For a Catholic per-

spective please visit www.aod.org/responsible-

citizenship

COAST TO COAST

Catholics in Detroit, unite in prayer for the third annual

international Rosary Coast to Coast event. Gather at

4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11 at Old St Mary's Greek-

town for a Eucharistic procession through the streets of

Greektown and to pray the rosary for peace in our

world. The prayer gathering is part of the third annual

Rosary Coast to Coast, a series of Rosary prayer rallies

happening simultaneously across North America and in

50 countries worldwide. Old St. Mary's Greektown, 646

Monroe St., Detroit, MI 48226. Free Parking in the se-

cured lot adjacent to the church. For more information

contact the World Apostolate of Fatima Detroit Archdi-

ocesan Division at bluearmy18637@gmail.com, 313-320-

7887 or fatimashrinedetroit.org.

SPECIAL MASS

Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron will celebrate a memorial

Mass to remember the infants and children lost to mis-

carriage and stillbirth on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Most

Blessed Sacrament at 11:00 AM. Parents and families

who have suffered the loss of a child will be invited to

come forward to receive a memorial rosary and a spe-

cial blessing from the Archbishop. There will be oppor-

tunity after Mass to inscribe the names of children lost to

miscarriage and stillbirth in the memorial Book of Inno-

cents that remains near the tabernacle at the Cathe-

dral for year-round prayer. Couples praying for the gift

Continued on page 5

St. Clare of Montefalco, Grosse Pointe Park, MI Page 5 The Congregation of Saint Michael Archangel

ST. CLARE PARISH COMMUNITY

Friends Walk and Mercy

Action Day

Dear St. Clare Parish family, please join

us next Sunday, October 18, from 3:00 -

5:00 PM to for our Mercy Action Day

and Friends Walk to support our neigh-

bors in need. Our actions support our

local SVDP organizations and warming centers (Pope

Francis Center, St. Aloysius Neighborhood Services).

The St. Clare Christian Service Commission and SVDP

Organization are combining the annual SVDP Friends

Walk and AOD Mercy Action Day to support our neigh-

bors in need. Event details and donation information:

https://stclarem.org/friends-walk

Financial donations will be accepted to support our

annual programs. Also, we will be collecting much

needed pantry items to support the various ministries:

White socks; winter hats and gloves for very cold

weather; hand warmers; hygiene kit supplies. If you

want to order supplies on Amazon and ship directly to

me at church, please do. Mike McDevitt – Friends Walk

1401 Whittier Road Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

Plan to join us for a short walk through the neighbor-

hood to show our unity to assist those in need. We will

have tables set-up to accept financial and physical

donations. Vincentian Mark Fikany will provide back-

ground music and a sound system. Please look for ad-

ditional information on the St. Clare website and social

media links. We will have a Pod on site for small house-

hold items and clothes donations. Come join us, wear

a mask and be sure to Social Distance!

Mike McDevitt 313-647-5025 Christian Service Coord.

mmcdevitt@stclarem.org

Christian Service Corner

Collection Report - October 4, 2020 Parishioner Envelopes $7,791

Online Giving $6,930

Total Collection: $14,721

Goal $10,331

Over for the week by: $4,390

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On November 1, 2020 at 11:00 am, St. Clare will cele-

brate All Souls Day with a special Mass in memory of all

those who died this past year. Candles with names of

the deceased will be prepared for all those buried from

St. Clare. If you have a family member or a loved one

who died this past year, who was not buried from St.

Clare, you can call the St. Clare parish office at 313-647-

5060 and provide the name of the person who died.

We will prepare a candle for you to carry that day in

procession along with the others.

If you would like a picture of your loved one displayed

on the church wall during the month of November,

please send a photo along with his/her full name, date

of birth, date of death, and relationship to you (i.e.

mother, sister, etc.) to bereavementminis-

try@stclarem.org. We will add the photograph and infor-

mation to our memorial wall. (If your deceased family

member/loved one was buried from St. Clare this past

year, there is no need to contact us. We will automati-

cally prepare a picture and candle for you.)

The following articles can be found in the electronic

version of the St. Clare bulletin.

Parish Calendar | Student’s of the Week

Mass Intentions | Prayer List | Healing Mass

Scripture Reading |Save the Date | Yoga Update

Garden Club Retrouvaille | St. Clare Directory

https://stclarem.org/bulletins

Fr. Andrew Continued

Make a Financial Donation to the Friends Walk

and AOD Mercy Action Day

https://stclarem.churchgiving.com/

of children will also be invited up to receive prayers

and a blessing. As COVID-19 limits the number of per-

sons permitted to attend Mass in person, registration for

this event is requested to ensure the safety and health

of everyone present. Please go to https://pregnancy-

and-infant-loss-memorial-mass.eventbrite.com to regis-

ter or email PregnancyMass@aod.org.

OUR FINANCIAL REPORT

This weekend we reflect on the financial condition of

our parish as our Business Manager Marion Fikany pre-

sents her report. The monthly Finance Council meeting

is also this week, if you have any questions, ideas or

proposals for the committee, please email Marion

Fikany at mfikany@stclarem.org or (313) 647-5022 and

Rick Berg, Chair of the Finance Council at

finance@stclarem.org or (313) 909-8936

Wishing you a blessed week,

Fr. Andrew

All Souls Day

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 6 October 11, 2020

The school year is almost feeling nor-

mal in a new normal way. Some

standard events that help define St.

Clare of Montefalco Catholic School

remain intact. Our National Junior Hon-

or Society is beginning to share in their

commitment to life long service. They

have collection bottles in classrooms for Pregnancy

Aid. We creatively plan field trips and events like the

fishing trip this past week and the Turkey Trot on Novem-

ber 12. This year’s Turkey Trot will have a new twist to it;

It will be a fundraiser. Watch for ways to support this tra-

ditional event. Progress reports went home this week so

that families are aware mid way through the term

where their children stand in their lessons. PowerSchool

is also used for reference in reviewing progress notes for

our young learners. The Distance Learning Program is

being assessed after its implementation with nine fami-

lies this first half quarter. Virtual Fridays have been

standardized where teachers of all grades use the

same lesson plan format with students. Parents are able

to follow the uniform format to better monitor their chil-

dren’s participation on Fridays.

I believe it is important to share that St. Clare of Monte-

falco Catholic School is all about expectations, quality,

and spirituality. Though these times have been chal-

lenging, the staff, students, and families have given it

their all to maintain the integrity of the St. Clare of Mon-

tefalco Catholic School program. Parishioners, we see

you as witness to the program happening at the school.

Please know we so, so appreciate your acknowledge-

ment and support on so many levels for the school.

Your presence makes us even more viable. Your

spreading the good word has brought 5 more families

to our school this week. These families are having their

children COVID tested and quarantine at home for 2

weeks to be part of our school.

St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic School moves forward

providing a quality Catholic education focused on

faith, academics and lifelong service.

Peace, safe health, and love sent your way,

Principal

ST. CLARE SCHOOL

The grade 3/4 combination class is starting the new school year with curiosity, compassion, and commitment!

Curiosity

Not only are we learning new information in all our subjects, but we’re also analyzing and comparing facts and

figures. For example, in science we will research the difference between a leopard and a jaguar. In social studies,

we compared the preambles of the U.S. Constitution and the Michigan State Constitution.

Compassion

With the help of Sister Mary Peter, who teaches our Religion classes, we’re learning how to be more like Jesus.

We’ve learned about how God forgives us, and how we should try to for-

give one another and ourselves by being kind and compassionate while

still trying to do better.

Commitment

With the school precautions required by Covid19, our class has commit-

ted to doing everything we can to keep each other safe – including

wearing our masks and observing social distancing guidelines. We’re very

fortunate to have several teachers for our class this year! In addition to

daily Religion classes with Sister Mary Peter, we have special teachers for

Art, Music, Spanish, PE, Library and Technology. Also, Ms. Harris is teach-

ing Grade 3 - Language Arts and Math, while Ms. Nader is teaching

Grade 4 - Language Arts and Math as well as science and social studies

to all the third and fourth graders.

We’re looking forward to a great year with inspiration from our

class motto: We are smart. We are kind. We are beautiful – inside and

out. God loves us – just the way we are!

Grade 3/4 News

Dear St. Clare of Montefalco Families,

St. Clare of Montefalco, Grosse Pointe Park, MI Page 7 The Congregation of Saint Michael Archangel

ST. CLARE PARISH COMMUNITY

St. Clare School Students of the Week

PARISH CALENDAR

Start Date Start Time Subject Location

Tuesday

10/13/2020 4:00 PM Silent Meditation Rectory Chapel

6:00 PM Confessions Church; Family Room

6:30 PM Baptism Prep. (2nd Tuesday of the Month) Whittier Room

6:30 PM Tuesday Evening Mass & St. Michael and Angels Devotion Church

7:30 PM Finance Council Virtual Meeting

Wednesday

10/14/2020 7:30 AM Confessions Church; Family Room

8:00 AM Wed. Morning Mass & Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

9:00 AM Wednesday Faith Formation (hybrid) Church Social Hall - All; Zoom

4:30 PM Intercessory Prayer Group Rectory Chapel

6:00 PM Adoration Church

7:00 PM RCIA Rose Room

7:30 PM Stephen Ministry Church Social Hall - All

Thursday

10/15/2020 9:00 AM Thursday Faith Formation: Men's Bible Study (hybrid) Church Social Hall - All; Zoom

2:45 PM Blessing of the Pets School Parking Lot

6:00 PM Confessions Church; Family Room

6:30 PM Thursday Evening Mass Church

7:15 PM Thursday Night 2.0 (Thursday Night Faith Formation) Church Social Hall - All

8:30 PM Rosary Parish Facebook Page

Friday

10/16/2020 7:30 AM Confessions Church; Family Room

8:00 AM Friday Morning Mass & Divine Mercy Devotion Church

9:00 AM Friday Faith Formation (hybrid) Church Social Hall - All; Zoom

10:00 AM All School (Virtual) Mass Rectory Chapel; School Facebook Page

10:00 AM Friday Faith Formation Zoom

Saturday

10/17/2020 Collection for Michaelite Fathers (all Masses)

10:30 AM Healing Mass Church

2:30 PM Saturday Confessions Church

4:00 PM Saturday Mass Church

Sunday

10/18/2020 9:00 AM Sunday Mass (Little Lambs) Church

9:45 AM Religious Education (after 9 a.m. Mass) Church Social Hall - All

11:00 AM Sunday Mass Church

3:00 PM Mercy Action Day and Friends Walk Parish Grounds; Neighborhood

5:00 PM Evening Mass Church

Sophia Johnson

Grade: 1

Age: 6

Why she was

nominated:

“Sophia has been

working really hard

in class. She has

been making sure

her printing is very

neat. She always raises her hand to

answers questions. Great job, Sophia!”

– Ms. Wilson

Why she loves St. Clare: "I love St.

Clare because I get to do homework,

and I love recess." – Sophia

Bethany Strong

Grade: 5

Age: 10

Why she was

nominated:

“Bethany was

nominated for her

perfect homework

completion,

enthusiastic

classroom participation, and for

coming to school with a positive

attitude every morning” – Mr. Hughes

Why she loves St. Clare: "I love St.

Clare because of all the kind kids I

know here.” – Bethany

Danilo Manriquez

Grade: 8 |Age: 13

Why he was

nominated:

“Danilo has been

so helpful in

starting the year

safely. He leads

the class when we

are moving to

different events.” – Ms. Knaus

Why he loves St. Clare: "I love St. Clare

because it does not restrict you too

much. I have been here since

kindergarten and they let us be kids

and be happy.” – Danilo

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 8 October 11, 2020

Saturday, October 10

4:00 PM Frank Boks

Sunday, October 11

9:00 AM Maggie Gravino

11:00 AM Bernard O’Rourke

5:00 PM St. Clare Parishioners

Tuesday, October 13 - Devotion to St. Michael

6:30 PM Emanuel Buhagiar

Maggie Cassar

Elaine Freitas

Wednesday, October 14 - Devotion to our Lady

8:00 AM Josephine Buhagiar

Thursday, October 15

6:30 PM Jared Glen (1st Anniv.)

Friday, October 16 - Divine Mercy Chaplet

8:00 AM Josephine Buhagiar

William B. McNanney (Special Intention)

10:00 AM (Virtual School Mass) St. Clare School

Saturday, October 17

4:00 PM Joseph Valentic, Sr.

Maryann & Stancel Mecha

Frank & Leona Mecha

Florence, James, and Thomas Gillette

Sunday, October 18

9:00 AM St. Clare Parishioners

11:00 AM Elizabeth “Betsy” Kovach

Anita Feola (2nd Anniv.)

5:00 PM St. Clare Parishioners

Michael Anderanin II

Patricia Barszewski

Marti Benedetti

Anne Berschback

Karen Bolton

Krista Brenneman

Henry & Charles Brenneman

Betty Burt

Ann Carson

Marie Ciaramitaro

Glenn Closurdo

Robin Dalby

Kathie DeMumbrum

Nicole DeRosa

Terry DeRosa

Donna Dettmer

Helen Edmonds

Karen Galkowski

Patrick Giffer

Clayton Guensche

Christine Kahanak

William C. Hess

Ted Kirles

Robert Koch

Ashleigh Kohlitz

Mary Ellen LeRoy

Anita Leisen

Joseph Lisy

Bahia Mahfet

Josephine Marino

Mary Ann McGrail

Mary Ann McLaughlin

George R McMullen, Jr.

William B. McNanney

Sarah McPharlin

Kyle McPherson

Lynn Miller

Jo Ann Morandini

Kathy Overton

Katerina Palucaj

Dennis Panas

Mary Beth Panas

Carol Provencal

Bob Phillips

Anne Purvis

Lawrence Radgowski

William Rigg

Larry Rochwalski

Kathleen Root

Kathleen Ruggero

Charles Rutherford

Karen Sapp

Michael Scanlon

Barbara Shaheen

Father James Smalarz

Dolores Stefanski

Neal Steinmetz

Albert Sullivan

Diane Sullivan

Brian Tague

Tracy Tripp

Jeffrey P. Valentic

Meghan White

Robbie Williams

All Suffering from

COVID-19

To add/remove from the prayer list go to:

https://stclarem.org/prayer-list

Weekly Mass Intentions Please Remember in your Prayers

Sunday Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6;

Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14 or Mt 22:1-10

Monday Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31—5:1; Ps 113:1b-2, 3-4,

5a and 6-7; Lk 11:29-32

Tuesday Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48;

Lk 11:37-41

Wednesday Saint Callistus I, Pope and Martyr

Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; Lk 11:42-46

Thursday Memorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and

Doctor of the Church

Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6;

Lk 11:47-54

Friday Saint Hedwig, Religious; Saint Margaret Mary

Alacoque, Virgin

Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7

Saturday Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop

and Martyr

Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-5, 6-7; Lk 12:8-12

Sunday Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10;

1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21

Scripture Readings for the Week of 10/11/2020

SAVE THE DATE

Sat., Oct. 10 ............................. St. Clare’s Starlight Social

Sat., Oct. 17 ................................. Healing Mass 10:30 AM

Sun., Oct. 18 ......... Mission Sunday – Michaelite Father’s

Sun., Oct. 18 ...... Friends Walk and Mercy in Action Day

Sat., Oct. 24 .............................. 5th Annual Trunk or Treat

Fri., Nov. 13 ................................ Bereavement Reception

Sun., Nov. 29 ................................................ Advent Begins

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ST. CLARE PARISH COMMUNITY EVENTS

Thank you to everyone who attended Sunset Yoga at

St. Clare presented by Antonelli Financial Advisors.

There were many St. Clare School parents and alums in

attendance, some who saw the event on Facebook

and wanted to support! $2000 was raised which is go-

ing to both St. Clare School and St. Clare Athletics to

help offset the costs associated with the pandemic.

The class was taught by Jacqueline Gray who teaches

at Living Waters Yoga. Many sponsors and donors

made the night a success including Antonelli Financial

Advisors, Mary & Bob Conway, Maureen "Granmo"

Moynihan, The Stevens Family, The Corner Studio, A1

Performance & Fitness, and Rhythm & Blue Juice Com-

pany. A few raffles for free classes to local gyms and a

goodie bag for each attendee, complete with a fresh

juice from Rhythm & Blue Juice Company, were a

pleasant surprise to attendees.

Thank you to my Mom, Dad, Mary Catherine Rentz and

Mr. McDevitt for helping me set-up and coordinate

registration.

Thank you!

Sunset Yoga - Thank you!

The Garden Club is always looking for volunteers to

help with planting, cleanup, planning and general up-

keep of our beautiful grounds. Two opportunities to

participate are October 10 and October 17 between

9:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. We will be cleaning up and

getting the flower beds ready for Winter. If you would

like to participate please contact us at

rkuczera@sbcglobal.net or 734-260-5156 and we will

get you on our email list and provide details.

Garden Club

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Online Learning

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Religious Education

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PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday:

CLOSED

Friday:

9:00 am - Noon

Tuesday:

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Saturday:

CLOSED

Wednesday:

9:00 am - Noon

Sunday:

CLOSED

Thursday:

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

ST. CLARE PARISH COMMUNITY

St. Clare of Montefalco Parish

1401 Whittier Rd., Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

Phone: (313)647-5000 Fax: (313)647-5005

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School

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Bulletin Articles and

Insert Requests Deadline

Monday at 11am

Please send all requests to:

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Please review the guidelines for

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Media Coordinator Colleen Keelan 647-5072 ckeelan@stclarem.org

Stephen Ministry Message Line 647-5000 x5054 stephenministry@stclarem.org

Pastor Rev. Andrew Kowalczyk, CSMA 647-5000 andrewk@stclarem.org

Permanent Deacon Rev. Mr. Richard P. Shubik 647-5077 rshubik@stclarem.org

Director of Religious Education Sr. Kathleen Avery, OSM 647-5110 skavery@stclarem.org

Minister of Music Dr. David Troiano 647-5064 dtroiano@stclarem.org

Christian Service Maintenance Coordinator Michael McDevitt 647-5025 mmcdevitt@stclarem.org

Sacristans Joan Louwers Margaret Platz 882-9167

Mission Statement

“We bring together and welcome into our Catholic Community a richly diverse people to pray, to serve, and to learn in the name and presence of Jesus Christ.”

St. Vincent de Paul Society Assistance Line 647-5062

Principal Ann Crowley 647-5129 acrowley@stclarem.org

Athletic Director Robert Conway 647-5170 bconway@stclarem.org

Parish Secretary Józefa Chmielewski 647-5000 jchmielewski@stclarem.org

Director of Ministry of Care

Patricia Radnick

885-5210 patradnick@gmail.com

Business Manager Marion Fikany 647-5022 mfikany@stclarem.org

Intercessory Prayer 647-5000 #9 intercessoryprayer@stclarem.org

St. Clare of Montefalco

Catholic School

16231 Charlevoix, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

Phone: (313) 647-5100 | Fax: (313) 647-5105

Religious Education Office

Ph. (313) 647-5056 | Fax (313) 647-5055

School Administrative Assistant

Ann Conlan (647-5102)

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic School

Is a Gospel Presence in our diverse community.

We are dedicated to educating and

empowering children of all faiths

By providing a quality Catholic

Education Focused on Faith, Academics,

and lifelong Service.

Parish Council Linda Hazlett parishcouncil@stclarem.org Finance Council Rick Berg financecouncil@stclarem.org Christian Service Cathie Schneider christianservice@stclarem.org Faith Formation Commission Tom Warnez faithformation@stclarem.org School Commission Logan Montgomery Logan.Montgomery@msn.com Athletic Committee Bob Conway bconway@stclarem.org Hospitality Committee David Bodien hospitality@stclarem.org

Committee Chairpersons

St. Clare Little Lambs Jessica Smihal

littlelambs@stclarem.org

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