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/

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 26, 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 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 26, 2020 “Jesus said to his disciples: The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again and out of joy goes and sells all he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price he goes and sells all he has and buys it.” At this time of the year it is not rare late in the day to find a person on the beach, moving from left to right, with a metal detector, listening for a sound to reveal a coin, or other valuable, beneath the sand. I often wonder if something of value surfaces. Jesus tells us what the treasure is, what the pearl of great price is, but how do I react? Does it move me, to put other things aside, to move below the surface and discover how blessed I am? We might hear the detector signal us, but we must bend, sift and reach out to discover what is really important for our spiritual lives. The treasure and the pearl are the life of grace, the gift of God’s very life, accepted by me, and shared with others. What are the treasure and pearl for me today?

WELCOME BACK TO MASS

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 8:00AM Kenny Jocken Wednesday, July 29, 2020 St. Martha 8:00AM Walter Androshick Thursday, July 30, 2020 8:00AM Dione Keip Friday, July 31, 2020 St. Ignatius of Loyola 8:00AM Dorothy Procina Saturday, August 1, 2020 **4:00PM John McCoach (Queen of the Universe Cemetery, Weather Permitting) Sunday, August 2, 2020 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30AM Edward Heiser 10:30AM Loretta Grubbs

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK Sadly we are seeing a resurgence of the Coronavirus inflicting many people with its violent symptoms and pain. Many people have prudently decided not to travel this summer on vacation. For myself I am enjoying the summer by being in the company of close friends. We are doing picnics and cookouts or just simple snacks on patios and porches. These types of gatherings reaffirm my friendships with these people as we laugh and tell our stories of the significance of our relationships. We sit back and listen and reminisce about good times together. The crowds in our Gospel today are doing similar; they sit back and ponder Jesus’ storytelling in the form of parables. Parables made His lessons about the kingdom memorable in ways that a straightforward narrative or a formal setting would fail. Now is our turn to

listen to Jesus as He relaxes on our porches and patios spending time with the people He loves – US! Let us savor this time, ruminating on the rich images and considering the meaning of Jesus’ story-telling with us. PARISH MASS SCHEDULES & SACRAMENTS IN PART A OF THE GREEN PHASE No one is obligated or pressured to attend Mass at this time! Do not come to church if one feels ill or if you have been exposed to someone who is suspected of having COVID-19! Still must wear masks in the presence of others! Still must maintain social distance!

Saturday Open Air Vigil Mass at Queen of Universe Cemetery. Please arrive at 3:30PM; Mass at 4PM. No Mass in event of rain. Please bring a lawn chair, bug repellent, and a hat for the sun. Sunday Masses: 8:30AM & 10:30AM. Doors open 30 minutes before Mass.

Governor Wolf advises ALL Pennsylvanians who travel to the following States to quarantine themselves for 14 days upon their return to the Commonwealth: Alabama Mississippi Arizona Nevada Arkansas North Carolina California South Carolina Florida Tennessee Georgia Texas Idaho Utah Louisiana

As your pastor I am concerned for every parishioner, I ask you to follow Governor Wolf’s advice and not come to Mass that weekend until you are certain you are Covid Free. We have a responsibility to protect each other.

SECOND COLLECTIONS This week will be for Cemetery Upkeep. Next week will be for Cemetery Upkeep. REST IN PEACE To Christine Rennick. Our prayers for Babe during these difficult times. WE WELCOME AS NEW ALTAR SERVERS We welcome Mattea Anthony and Abigail Rhode as new parish altar servers. James will be training them so they will be prepared when once again we can begin to schedule servers for Mass. Please call the rectory early this week if your child would also like to become an altar server.

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 completely 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.

SPECIAL COLLECTION Each year our diocese and our parish take up a special collection for the Mission Cooperative to help promote the physical and spiritual well-being to the Catholic Church in the Third World Nations. This year when we were informed that it had been cancelled because of the Pandemic, we cancelled the envelope that normally comes with the June-July mailing. This year there will be no missionary to speak at Masses but it is important that we support their efforts. Therefore, the Yellow Mission Co-op envelope is included with the August-September mailing. We ask you to drop the Mission Co-op envelope in the basket anytime during August. This year our Parish’s efforts will benefit the Dominican Friars. SAFE ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION FOR ALL PARISH VOLUNTEERS Thank you for your service to our parish. We appreciate the time you give and we need you! Many are now coming due to have their background checks redone. We will be notifying those affected. Please respond ASAP. If you are working in the public school system and the clearances we require are less than five years old, we need to know. They may be acceptable. Please call Mary Ann during business hours.

ST. CLARE OF ASSISI WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT (New Fiscal Year)

Week of 7/19/2020

Contributions - Sunday Envelopes $ 5,394

Loose $ 121 Total Plate $ 5,515 Needed to meet Church Budget $ 4,808 Total Contributions 7/1/20 to now $ 17,509 YTD Budget to now $ 14,424 Total Over (Under) Budget $ 3,085 Other Collections Cemetery $ 557 Building Fund $ 247 RECENT MEMORIALS: In Memory of Richard Kanish $20 Jane & Mary Dries In Memory of Albert Rennick $90 Colleagues of Linda Breisch In Memory of Kathleen Chaklos $25 Jane & Mike Evans St. Stephen Cemetery Fund In Memory of Dorothy Legutko $10 Flavia McGovern $20 Mr. & Mrs. Joe Dower $25 Mary & Jane Dries $30 Syl Legutko, Lee Legutko, & Eleanor Simmendinger $50 John & Juliann Kowalchick $100 Elizabeth & W. Fred Miller $200 Dr. Munir & Family Correction: $1200 Sue Legutko & Linda Ralston BECAUSE WE ARE CATHOLIC ANNUAL APPEAL As of July 8, 17.91% of our parish families have joined the 2020 BECAUSE WE ARE CATHOLIC ANNUAL APPEAL. In other words, 93 parishioners have contributed $17,281.00 to support food programs, senior services, community outreach, Catholic schools, and more. Every dollar helps those in need. Imagine what we can do if 100% of our parish participates! Remember, every gift counts, no

gift is too small. If you have any questions or would like to make a gift, please call the parish office or visit the Appeal website at www.BecauseWeareCatholic.org. 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-12 noon, next one is August 6. EFFECTS OF COVID-19 In a recent article from The New York Times that appeared in the Republican Herald, it was explained that as time goes on we see that Covid-19 affects not only the lungs but also the kidneys, the heart, and the circulatory system. In some individuals, it depletes essential cells and weakens the immune system. Please wear a mask whenever you leave home and always maintain social distance. 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. PATRICK PRESCHOOL Accepting registrations for the 2020-2021 school year. We offer two, three, and five day programs - all offered full and half day. Before

and after school care is available. For more information, please contact saintpatricks.prek@gmail.com Or call 570-622-0106. Check us out on Facebook at Saint Patrick Preschool

July 26 The Feast of Saints Anne & Joachim

O Lord, God of our Fathers, who bestowed on Saints Joachim and Anne this grace, that of them should be born the Mother of your incarnate Son, grant, through the prayers of both, that we may attain the salvation you have promised to your people. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Thank You!

The Diaconate aspirants of Schuylkill County wish to thank all those who participated in their recent local Catholic Charities Drive. May God bless you abundantly!

Yours in service with Jesus Christ,

John Matulevich

Bo Reiley

John Sutter

During these turbulent and

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