The Parish Family of SAINT CLARE OF ASSISI

PASTOR Rev. Msgr. William F. Glosser, V.F., M.A., M.Div.

250 E. Hancock St. Saint Clair, PA 17970

Office Phone……………..570-429-0370 Rectory Phone…………..570-429-0701 Office Fax………………….570-429-0630

Email scassisi@ptd.net Website stclareassisi.weebly.com Assumption BVM School 570-622-0106 Nativity BVM High School 570-622-8110

Immaculate Conception Hall 570-429-0302 Saint Joseph Center for Special Learning https://stjosephctr.com/

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 21, 2020

MASS TIMES (Please check bulletin for changes)

Tuesday – Friday 8AM (Chapel) Saturday – 4PM

Sunday- 8:30AM and 10:30AM Holydays – Please check bulletin

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturdays 3:15-3:45PM or call the rectory to schedule an appointment. St. Stephen

Parish, please see Priest before Mass. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Prospective parents are expected to attend an instruction session. Please call the

parish office to make arrangements and schedule an appointment.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made one year in

advance to schedule and plan your wedding.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PREP/CCD classes are offered for our public

grade school children. Classes are held Wednesday evenings 6PM to 7:30PM.

Parish Registration Parish registration is recommended for all individual persons and families who worship regularly and who intend to participate actively in the life of our parish by sharing their time, talents and treasure. Registration is necessary for celebrating Marriage and Baptism, as well as for the issuing of Sponsor Certificates. Director of Religious Education………………………………Dorothy Frie Parish Religious Education Website……………stcstsprep.weebly.com Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator Mrs. Wendy S. Krisak, MA, MCC, LPC Direct: 1-800-791-9209 Secretary for Youth Protection ……………. Pamela Russo, MSW, MS 1-610-871-5200 Ext 2204 prusso@allentowndiocese.org

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A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 21, 2020 “But the gift is not like the transgression. For if by the transgression of the one, all died, how much more did the grace of God and the gracious gift of the one man Jesus Christ overflow for the many.” It is easy for us to point out the cause of our restless world. Sin, death, war, hate all flow from the fall as recorded in Genesis. At that time, God made His promise to us. That promise was carried out in the person of Jesus Christ. Paul tells us of the greatest of gifts, God’s grace, bringing His life to us, and renewed as we celebrate the Sacraments. What is grace? It is the life of Jesus Christ, our God, communicated to us, as a gift. That’s God’s part. Our role is to accept that gift, hungering for His life in us. As I recall this great teaching, may I ask for the grace to overflow in my heart. Today I want to reach out and accept that gift in my heart.

WELCOME BACK TO MASS

Tuesday, June 23, 2020 8:00 AM Michael Buchinsky Wednesday, June 24, 2020 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist 8:00 AM Marie Ackers Thursday, June 25, 2020 8:00 AM William & Sara Burdlebach Friday, June 26, 2020 8:00 AM Eleanor McCarthy Saturday, June 27, 2020 **4:00 PM Robert Panchari (Queen of the Universe Cemetery, Weather Permitting) Sunday, June 28, 2020 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM Patrick S. McCormick 10:30 AM 50th Edward & JoAnn Zuppert

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK As we honor our fathers today we hear Jesus reassure his disciples by reminding them of the tender care of the heavenly Father. Our heavenly Father watches over us assiduously, faithfully, lovingly; every hair on our heads are accounted for. Let us recall all the times our own fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and father-figures – living and deceased – made us feel safe and secure with their vigilant care. Happy Father’s Day!

� Please stay home if you feel ill or have symptoms of the Coronavirus or have been exposed to someone who is suspected of COVID-19.

� If you are concerned about returning to church during the Part A of the Green Phase either out of fear, being vulnerable, or actually ill, our Bishop has lifted the obligation to attend Mass. It is not a sin!

� If you decide to come back to Mass this weekend, please follow the PA-DOH, diocesan guidelines, and our parish council’s vetted procedures to keep us healthy and safe.

� These guidelines might test the patience and frustration levels of some parishioners. If you are one of them – PLEASE STAY HOME! Manifestations of anger, criticism, snide remarks, not following the restrictions imposed upon us defeats having Mass.

SECOND COLLECTIONS This week is scheduled for Peter’s Pence. Any offerings received will be counted and held until October 4. Next week will be Cemetery Upkeep. SANCTUARY CANDLE INTENTION In Memory of William & Sara Burdlebach WELCOME OUR SUMMER SEMINARIAN, JAMES James anxiously awaits meeting many of you this weekend and working with parishioners over the next ten weeks. James’ summer assignment will be slightly different than past seminarians as we still must maintain vigilance over the Coronavirus. He is unable to visit the hospital, nursing homes, and shut-ins. (N.B. Bishop Schlert still encourages priests, deacons, and seminarians NOT to enter private homes due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We must protect ourselves to serve you.) We need your help. Please be open to assisting us in the education of a future priest.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2020 Mason Barnes, PAHS Colin Blankenhorn, PAHS Aiden Brennan, PAHS Gage Maley, PAHS Riley Stanton, PAHS Kenneth Wolf, PAHS Briana Honish, Nativity BVM Briar Riegel, Nativity BVM Kierstyn Strausser, Nativity BVM Hannah Zimerofsky, Assumptiom BVM

OUR PARISH FIRST COMMUNION CLASS We are blessed to have our Second Grade parishioners receive the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist this Saturday. Congratulations…. Mattea Anthony Elsie Cappel Karli Cecchini Charlotte Gould Maci Minrod Abigail Rhode Sofia Simpson Stella Strausser Jaimyn Wagner Bailee Whyne Abigail Jones Ethan Cappella Cole Chiccini Kade Martin Kellan O’Brien Corey Salen Jacob Thomas Evan Verdensky Thank you to Mrs. Dottie Frie, Mrs. Lisa Gasper, Mrs. Cathy Guzick, Mrs. Marylou Woznisky, and Ms. Caitlyn Biggs for their work with the preparations and the Mass. THE ADMINISTERING OF THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION The Conferral of the Sacrament of Confirmation will on Saturday, June 27, at 10:00 AM. There will be practice on Thursday, June 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the church. Confirmandi should perform an examination of conscience and the Act of Contrition. RESUMATION OF THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Weather permitting we have resumed Thursday morning Reflection on the Sunday Mass readings following the 8:00 AM Mass on the rectory front porch. It will be great to get the discussions going again.

MILLENNIALS WHO AVOID FAMILY LIFE CHALLENGE PARISHES A new study shows that as millennials approach age 40, their family life radically differs from past generations, which Catholic scholars say presents challenges for passing on the faith and building Catholic community. A Notre Dame sociologist says, “American religion and American family are closely connected. If people are not engaging in family formation…they’re…much less likely to be involved in the Church.” HELP NEEDED PARISH WORK PARTY Help is needed Saturday, July 11, from 8:30 AM till Noon. PLEASE BRING WEED WACKERS. PARISH MASS SCHEDULES & SACRAMENTS IN PART A OF THE GREEN PHASE No one is obligated or pressured to attend Mass at this time! Still must wear masks in the presence of others! Still must maintain social distance! Daily Mass Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 AM in the main church or in the Grotto. Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00 PM in the Queen of the Universe weather permitting. • In the event of rain there will be NO MASS. • Do NOT arrive before 3:30PM. Those coming

early will not be admitted! • NO PARKING ON THE GRASS! Follow the

directions of those directing traffic. Cars will be parked one behind the other; parishioners who attend this Mass are there till Mass is over.

• Bring a lawn chair. Wear a Mask. Stay within your social distance circle.

• Holy Communion will be distributed as cars pull out to go home.

Sunday Masses at 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM in the main church

• The Main Double Doors open 30 minutes before Mass time. All other doors will be locked. Do not open doors to let in people;

doing so jeopardizes everyone’s health and safety.

• Everyone entering church MUST wear a mask and will receive a basic health screening.

• Only 150 persons will be admitted for Mass and doors will be locked when Mass begins or capacity reached. No late comers.

• No pews may be reserved or saved. A family can share a pew but the entire family must enter together. No late comers stating they are sitting with their parents, grandparents, etc.

• Holy Communion will be distributed at the conclusion of Mass.

• We will need 8 people to remain after Mass to sanitize the pews for the next Mass. We hope everyone will take a turn cleaning!

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILATION/ EMERGENCY CALLS/COMMUNION CALLS

• Confessions will be heard on Sunday immediately following 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM Masses.

• Appointments for Confessions may also be arranged.

• Fr. Bill avails himself for Anointing of the Sick & Last Rites calls when physically possible.

• Hospital & Nursing Home Visitation are still dictated by the health care facility.

• Bishop Schlert will not permit his priests at this time to make home visits for fearing of contracting COVID-19. This affects our monthly Communion Calls which have been suspended since March. If a Communion Call wishes to receive Holy Communion, they will need to call the rectory and arrange a time. Fr. Bill can give you Holy Communion at one’s front door without entering the home.

CELEBRATIONS OF FUNERALS, MARRIAGES, AND BAPTISM

• In the event of a death, the funeral director will contact the parish for availability of

Fr. Bill and the church. • During the Green Phase the parish is

permitted to allow 150 mourners into the church for a Mass of Christian Burial provided all maintain proper social distancing.

• During the Green Phase a family’s request for music might not be able to be accommodated. There is also No Offertory Procession.

• There are currently no Baptisms on the books. Call the rectory for information.

PRAYER AGAINST CORONAVIRUS

Lord Jesus Christ, our Divine Physician, we ask you to guard and protect us from Coronavirus COVID-19 and all serious illness. For all that have died from it, have mercy; for those that are ill now, bring healing. For those searching for a remedy, enlighten them; for medical caregivers helping the sick, strengthen and shield them. For those working to contain the spread, grant them success; for those afraid, grant peace. May your precious blood be our defense and salvation. By your grace, may you turn the evil of disease into memories of consolation and hope. May we always fear the contagion of sin more than any illness. We abandon ourselves to your infinite mercy. Amen. - Pedro de la Cruz

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We continue to add more videos of Masses, messages, and other specials to our youtube channel and Facebook. Until we go green, Mass

will continue to be videotaped and added to youtube on Sunday afternoons. Be sure to subscribe to our youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV62coJM4HnuOEQwrPkAXg/ Or search for St. Clare Assisi.

ST. CLARE OF ASSISI WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT

Week of 6/14/2020

Contributions - Sunday Envelopes $ 5,178 Loose $ 100 Total Plate $ 5,278 Needed to meet Church Budget $ 4,558 Total Contributions 7/1/19 to now $ 244,834 YTD Budget to now $ 227,885 Total Over (Under) Budget $ 16,949 Other Collections Cemetery $ 1,269 Building Fund $ 173 Easter Sunday $ 155 WELCOME TO OUR NEW PARISHIONERS FROM ST. STEPHEN’S We are so happy to have you become our brothers and sisters in Faith! After this pandemic is behind us, we hope you will consider… joining the choir? Becoming a cantor? Do you play a musical instrument? Would you like to become a lector, Eucharistic Minister, altar server? Would you help us in our fundraising efforts? There is so much to do and we have fun with everything we do. Latest Transfers: Catherine Chiccini, Shirley McGuire, and Jennifer Quinter. BECAUSE WE ARE CATHOLIC ANNUAL APPEAL We are grateful to all who pledged their support this weekend to the 2020 Because WE ARE CATHOLIC ANNUAL APPEAL. Your gift will allow our diocese to meet the many and varied needs of the people of this diocese. Remember, every gift counts, no matter how small. If you did not take the opportunity to make your gift, you may do so at any time over the next few weeks by placing your

pledge form in the collection basket or visiting the Appeal website at www.BecauseWeareCatholic.org. Thank you for your support!

SIX MONTH GIFT We are asking every parishioner to consider a six-

month pledge to the Because We Are Catholic Appeal. Monthly reminders will be mailed from the Diocesan Office to assist you in fulfilling

your pledge.

CATHOLIC BISHOP ABUSE REPORTING SERVICE If you have an allegation of abuse against a bishop, please contact the Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service at www.ReportBishopAbuse.org or by calling 800-276-1562. ST. CLAIR ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY Under the direction of Pastor Jack Murray of the Wade UCC Church, the churches of St. Clair are going to create a food pantry to assist the needy in our community. Volunteers are needed to help with the distribution of the food. If you can help, call 570-429-1951 and leave a message. Location: St. Clair-Wade United Methodist Church, 23 N. Front St., St. Clair. Areas Served: St. Clair, New Castle Twp, Arnots Addition, Mill Creek and Dieners Hill. When: Even months, first Thursday, 11am-noon, next one is August 6.

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