Please call Carol at 780-1665 or Arlene at 772-6061 to make your reservations. We appreciate your help in making sure we have sufficient lunches prepared by calling your reservations in at least 3 days prior to the luncheon date.

Upcoming Parent Meetings: We are looking forward to a great year as we help our young parishioners prepare to receive Sacraments. If possible, please make other arrangements for your children at this time. 

The Parent Meeting for families who have children in Grades 2 and above who are beginning their first year of Sacrament Preparation will be on Tuesday, September 14^th at 7PM in the Morris Center. At least one parent from each family must attend this very important meeting. It is an opportunity to get to know how our Sacrament Preparation Process works and meet the staff. 

The Parent Meeting for families who have children in Grades 3 and above who are continuing with their second year of Sacrament Preparation will be on Thursday, September 16^th at 7PM in the Morris Center. At least one parent from each family must attend this very important meeting. We will discuss upcoming events and the schedule for the year, as well as other important topics regarding First Communion.

 Faith Formation Classes begin soon!

Please check the following guidelines for our first day of classes for each group:

Kindergarten children will start on October 3, not September 26 as originally planned.

First graders will begin class on Tuesday, September 21.

Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth graders who have already received First Communion will begin class on Thursday, September 23.

 Children in Sacrament Preparation classes will begin the week of September 20 as well, with the schedule being provided at the Parent Meeting the week prior.

 All supplies are provided. Please remember that our classes begin promptly on time and parents are asked to have their children in their seats in their classroom space when class begins. You may bring your child to class as early as ten minutes before class time.

 Please call Carol Yelavich in the Faith Formation Office at 772-4717, ext. 118 if you have any questions.

Children entering grades K-6 in the fall may be registered on August 1 or August 8 after all Masses. Registration will take place in Morris Hall. The fee is $80 for the year. Children entering Grade Two or above who are beginning the Sacrament preparation process will need a copy of their baptismal certificate at the time of registration. Please remember that even if your child attended this year, you will have to re-register him or her on August 1 or August 8. After August 8, registration is taken by appointment only on a space available basis. Please call Carol Yelavich in the Faith Formation office at 772-4717 extension 118 for more information or if you would like to volunteer to help with registration on those Sundays.

Grades 7-12

Registrations for youth entering 7th or higher grade in September have started and are by appointment only. Please call Agnes at 772-4717 extension 114 to schedule your appointment. Slots are available, Monday to Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. until July 29. Open registration will be on Sundays, August 1 and August 8 in Morris Hall after all Masses. After August 8, registration will be by appointment only and will close on August 26.

Confirmation preparation starts in the 8th grade, and a copy of the baptismal certificate is required at the time of registration. The Confirmation preparation fee is $130 and covers the costs of the retreat, the Diocesan Conference, guest speaker presentations, and the materials used in class. The fee for the 7th grade class as well as the Sacrament preparation and/or RCIA class is $80.

The choirs of St Clare Church,  along with several other  ministries, are planning a special evening of entertainment on Saturday, August 21, 6:30 p.m.  Food, music  and lots of great fun are planned. You will not want to miss it!  More  details to follow in the upcoming weeks.

SC Summer Concert 2010

For more information contact Deacon Carl Kube (772-4717 or scdcn1@surewest.net).

Registration Information for 2010-2011

Registration for youth entering 7^th or higher grade in September 2010 will start on Monday, July 12^th and will be by appointment only. Please call Agnes at 772-4717 ext.114 to schedule your appointment. Slots will be available, Monday to Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., starting on July 12^th until July 29^th.  Open Registration will also be available on Sundays, August 1^st and August 8^th in the Morris Hall after all Masses.  After August 8^th, registration will be by appointment only and will close on August 26^th.   Confirmation preparation starts in the 8^th grade, and a copy of the baptismal certificate is required at the time of registration. The Confirmation Preparation fee is $130 and covers the costs of the retreat, the Diocesan Conference, guest speaker presentations, and the materials used in class.   The fee for the 7^th grade class as well as the Sacrament Preparation and/or RCIA class is $80.

Faith Formation Tuition Guidelines

In an attempt to make the process of tuition for Faith Formation registration more convenient, we have arranged to take VISA and MASTERCARD for these expenses.  This will begin within the next month.  Parents wishing to register children in Faith Formation classes K-12 for the upcoming year, must have any balances of outstanding tuition fees paid first.  If there is a need for financial assistance for the upcoming year, please fill out paperwork which will be provided to you upon request.  There are a limited amount of scholarship funds available.  If you have further questions, please contact Florence Kurttila in the Parish Office.

For more information, please contact Agnes Soria or Paula Staszkow at 916-772-4717  or scagnes@surewest.net  or scpaula@surewest.net

Children entering grades K-6 in the fall may be registered on August 1 or August 8 after the 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM Masses. Registration will take place in the Morris Hall. Children entering grade two or older who have are beginning the Sacrament Preparation process will need a copy of their baptismal certificate at the time of registration. Please remember that even if your child attended this year, you will have to re-register him or her on August 1 or August 8. After August 8, registration is taken by appointment only on a space available basis. Please call Carol Yelavich in the Faith Formation office at extension 118 for more information or if you would like to volunteer to help with registration on those Sundays.

 June 6: Adults with young familiesat 10:00am in the Morris Hall.    Parents will sharing scripture in the Lectio Divina process while the children are with some of our teenager’s playing and praying together.   Light refreshments will be provided

 June 11: West Placer Deanery “Ice Cream” party & speaker at 7:00pm at St. Peter & Paul in Rocklin.  More details about the speaker will be available next week. 

 For more information on Jr. High Youth Ministry, High School Youth Ministry, or Young Adult Ministry, please contact Paula at 772-4717, extension 112 or at scpaula@surewest.net .

 Monday, June 14 – 5pm – 8pm – Treasure Hunt-  Can you find the secret clues that will lead you to victory?  The winners will get  an ice cream party, so don’t miss out.  Parent Drivers Needed.   RSVP  by Tuesday, June 8th

Sunday, June 20 – Father’s Day w/ Bishop Soto & Sacramento River Cats-  Don’t miss “father to father” catch on the field, a special blessing by Bishop Soto, commemorative baseballs for the dads, and a great day at the game on Father’s Day at Raley Field. Get all the details at http://icatholicyouth.com

Monday – Friday, June 21-25 Vacation Bible School : Come “Baobob Blast” with us. This is a great opportunity to serve our parish community and the kids. The first planning/training meeting is Wednesday, June 2nd, 9th, & 16th. Call Paula to get  involved before June 2nd

For more information on Jr. High Youth Ministry, High School Youth Ministry, or Young Adult Ministry, please contact Paula at 772-4717, extension 112 or at scpaula@surewest.net .