LATEST NEWS AND HEADLINES

BISHOPS MESSAGE

Our Bishops wrote a Pastoral Letter regarding the Catholic Church's position on the recent Marriage Ruling by our State Supreme Court. Click on the link below to see it.

Pastoral Letter on Marriage

YOUNG ADULT EVENT

Our next Young Adult activity for Singles and Married, 20-39, is planned for Sat., July 19 at 6PM at the Morris Center. We will enjoy a barbecue followed by the 1 hr. movie, Champions of Faith. If you'd like to participate in this event, please contact Deacon Carl Kube at 772-4717 or scdcn1@surewest.net.

PARISH LIBRARY

We have a wonderful Parish Libary located in the Church Office Area. You can check out books or electronic media.

It is open on Tues., Thurs. and Sun. from 10:30 to Noon.

Here are some books and CDs which may interest you.

Some Interesting Materials in our Library

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

The Circle of Friends is a Ministry dedicated to the spiritual, emotional and social needs of single people, never married, widowed, divorced or separated.

For more information contact Judy Peck.

COMMENTARY ON SUNDAY READINGS

We have added a new feature called 'Commentary on Readings for Next Sunday' by Mel Barror. The link is located on the right side of the home page. Just click on it to see the Commentary.

POPE'S VISIT

You can click on the link below to see the text of the talks given by the Pope on his recent visit to our country.

Pope Talks in US

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION

Faith Formation Registration will be held the weekends of August 3, 10 after the 9AM and 11AM Masses. It is important to register at these times. Please click on the link below to see more detail on the Registrations.

Faith Formation - Registration 2008

HELP NEEDED

Volunteers are needed to prepare and /or serve lunch at St. Vincent DePaul dining room on the first Tuesday of the month. For more information please, contact Gail Rieder through our Parish Office (916-772-4717).

RCIA PROGRAM

This is a weekly program for those 18 or older who are interested in the Catholic faith.

We are in need of Godparents and Sponsors who are willing to accompany the candidates on their journey of faith and help answer their questions.

If you would like to register or volunteer, please call Florence Kurttila at 725-0417.

MOMS GROUP

The purpose of Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) is to give mothers a place to reflect and grow in their faith while making spiritual friends. Mothers of all ages are invited to join.

You can pick up a brochure in the Parish Office or  contact Karma Garcia (726-1134) or Anne Heredia (773-5723) for more information.

DO YOU HAVE A VOCATION

If you think you might have a vocation to be a priest, deacon or religious, please contact Deacon Carl Kube or one of the Priests. Here is an excellent video on the Vocation to the Priesthood. Just turn up your speakers, click below, give it time to download and enjoy.

Fishers of Men

FOREVER YOUNG

A group for those who are Retired and Pre-Retired has just been formed.Come and join us for food, fellowship and an informative presentation. The meetings are normally held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Noon time.

See the back of the bulletin to contact the leader.

CATHOLIC PROGRAMMING

Listen to Catholic Radio, 1620 AM for current topics on our faith. The Catholic Mass from parishes in our area is broadcast on Sundays at 11AM for the homebound.

Check EWTN (Eternal Word Catholic Network) for excellent Catholic TV Programs such as:

Journey Home - conversations with people who have joined the Catholic Church from other faiths and why they changed

Abundant Life - interviews of people on current issues which affect our faith

Life On the Rock - program for young people on current happenings which may be of interest to them

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If you are unable to see EWTN on your television, you can view it on your computer free of charge if you have a high speed internet connection.

You need Realplayer (or Windows Media Player) which can be downloaded free of charge. Click on the link below if you need to download Realplayer.

http://www.download.com/RealPlayer/3000-2139_4-10255189.html

Then go to www.ewtn.org and click on 'Television', then 'Live TV - English' then click on the software you want to use to view it, then 300K if you have DSL or or other high speed connection. You can stretch the viewing screen by clicking on the bottom-right and dragging it down and to the right. Then adjust the audio as desired.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY

Our Children's Liturgy meets each week at the Sunday 9AM Mass (except for certain feast days) children between the ages 6 and 12 are invited to go to a separate room for the Liturgy of the Word. The scriptures are proclaimed and a teaching is given in an age appropriate manner.

They won't meet during the summer months (June, July and August).

The children then return to the Mass for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

All children are invited and the parents are welcome to accompany them.

YOUTH GROUP

A Youth Group is active in our parish for teens ages 13-18. For more information contact Catherine Ho or Paolo Vergara.We are also in need of advisors ages 18-25.

Parents can contact Fr. Paul Ricks.

CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETINGS

A charismatic prayer now meets in our parish on all Saturdays at 7PM in the St. Clare Room. For more information contact  Joe or Fannie Dahilig. All are invited to attend.

LIBRARY NOW OPEN

Hours for our new library, located in the Office Conference Roomis now open. It is stocked with books that are donated by our parishioners.

The hours for checking out books are:

Sundays:    10AM-12Noon

Thursdays:  10:30AM-12Noon

PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

Our Knights of Columbus will host a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast in the Morris Center Hall on the 3rd Sunday morning of each month. Cost is $6 per plate - payable at the breakfast, children under 10 is $3. The whole family can come for $20.

The next breakfast will be Sunday, July 19. Breakfast includes: eggs, sausage, pancakes, potatoes, fruit, juice and coffee. Serving time is from 8AM to 11AM in the Parish Center Hall.

HELP ST. CLARE WITH NO EFFORT OR COST TO YOU

If you'd like to help St. Clare financially with no effort or cost to you, you can enroll in eScrip. Then as you shop using your credit or store card, money will automatically flow to

our parish. All that is required is for you to register your credit card or store cards with eScrip and then shop as usual. About 20 of our parishioners are now doing this and there has been no risk or solicitations. The money we receive is used for youth programs at our parish.

Please click on the link below for more information.

eScrip Information

 

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