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Offices: 579 Boston Ave., Medford, MA 02155 Tel. (781) 396-3922 or (781) 396-3112 - Fax (781) 396-2506

Rectory: 71 Warner St. Medford, MA - Emergency Phone: (616) 914-9380 www.saintclementcatholicparish.org

Parish Administrator

Fr. Phong Pham

Parish Secretaries Mrs. Mary Daley

Mrs. Diane Abramson Ms. Jacquelyn Hazle

secretarystclement@outlook.com

Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday:

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Rosary Prayers: Monday and Saturday

7:00 AM

Daily Mass: Tuesday - Friday

7:00 AM Saturday Vigil:

4:00 PM Sunday Mass:

7:00, 9:00, 11:00 AM

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Job rebuked by his friends -William Blake, c. 1806-21

Saint Clement Church September 6, 2020 Somerville/Medford, MA

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

WWeekly Prayer Column Please pray for the strength and well being of

Charlotte Zachery, Mary Ackerly, Jessica Benton, Fred & Eleanor Hunter, Graziella Iacovino and Dora DelGizzi.

MASS INTENTIONS

Daily Mass: Tuesday - Friday at 7:00 AM -- Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM -- Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 AM

This week’s Eucharist Celebrations are for:: Sunday, September 6 - 9:00 AM: ………………………………………………………………………... Michael Falco - 11:00 AM: ………………………………………………………. Pasquale & Bianch Martiniello Tuesday, September 8 - 7:00 AM: …………………………………………………………………… Matthew O’Brien Wednesday, September 9 - 7:00 AM: ………………………………………… Neli Giliberto and Vincenzo Divirgilio Friday, September 11 - 7:00 AM: …………………………………………………………………. Angelo & Eda Ciano Saturday, September12 - 4:00 PM: ……………... The Anniversaries of Kevin Driscoll and Nicholas & Ruth Iannuzzi

Please pray for repose for the soul of Julia DiPasquale, who was buried from St. Clement this week.

For the month of September, the Sanctuary Candle is given in loving memory of Armando Federico, given by

his wife, Valentina Federico, and family.

“Yes, 'n' how many years can a mountain exist Before it is washed to the sea? Yes, 'n' how many years can some people exist Before they're allowed to be free? Yes, 'n' how many times can a man turn his head And pretend that he just doesn't see? The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind The answer is blowin' in the wind.” The answer carried everywhere by the blowing wind has ceaselessly tussled our hair, chaffed our face, chilled our hands and somehow at times brushed against our bones. Yet, it still seems illusive and undiscovered. There seems to be a chasm between the questions and the answer. For we humans still point fingers. Still shout. Still shoot. Still dehumanize. Still categorize. Still are very lost and very confused and very mixed up. And we still allow fears to knee-jerk our conviction and reaction. The antithesis of faith in God is not doubt but fear. The worst kind of fear is not uncertainty or lost of control but of one’s self. I am not good enough. I am not beautiful enough. I am too sinful. I have too many dirty thoughts. I am lustful. I am too fat. I am too skinny. I am too short. I am too dumb. I am unlovable. Thus, I have got to hide my fears. I have got to show and act as though I have no fears. That I know everything. That I am good at everything. That I am invincible. That I don’t get hurt. That I don’t cry. That I don’t care what others say or think about me. That I need nobody. We do know better. Ooh, we should know better. An empty cup can not quench our thirst. A heart full of

fears can never love compassionately and divinely. And only when we see upon the face of every human being - every human being, including ours - the beautiful Face of God, will we be able to catch that answer blown all around us by the wind. Thank you, Mr. Bob Dylan. Great news! On Thursday evening, September 10th at 7 p.m. St. Clement’s Parish will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with a total of 9 candidates. The Episcopal Vicar for the Central Region, Very Rev. Brian McHugh, has graciously accepted our invitation to come and administer this sacred sacrament at our beautiful church. Please say a prayer for these special young men and women. Pray that they will be light for the world and salt for the earth. Pray that they will be exceptional instruments of the Holy Spirit! We are in the Year of the Eucharist. So, having somewhat familiarized with the daily routine, I am going to put back the Thursday Evening Holy Hour. Beginning on Thursday, September 17th, the church’s doors will open at 7 p.m. The Blessed Sacrament will be placed on the Altar. You all are invited to come in and pray. In silence, I invite you to pray for peace. Pray for unity. Pray for harmony and love. Pray for others. And pray for ourselves to live free of fears so to be able to catch the answer to joy and happiness. Please wear mask when going outside. Be safe.

Shalom, Father Phong

From Fr. Phong

Rosary Prayers are on MMonday & Saturday at 7:00 AM.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available on Saturday’s from 3:00 - 4:00 PM.

Baptisms may be scheduled on an individual basis by contacting the Parish Office.

Saint Clement Church September 6, 2020 Somerville/Medford, MA.

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

COLLECTION DASHBOARD

Weekly Collection Goal: $4,000.00 Last Week’s Collection: $3,203.00 This weekend there is no second collection. Next Weekend’s Second Collection: Quarterly Annual

Job and his friends by Ilya Repin, 1869 “Brothers and sisters: Own nothing to anyone except to

love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.” (Romans 13:8)

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Request for a Ride Two elderly parishioners are requesting a ride to Mass.

They live together in the vicinity of Windsor Road in Medford. They have not specified a preferred Mass time. If you think you might be able to assist them, please contact the parish office. Please be sure to

include your name and phone number. Thank you and God bless you for your kindness.

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Save the Date: Red Cross Blood Drive Saturday, September 26 from 9:00am - 3:00pm

In the Parish Hall Court St. Clementine will host another Blood Drive, sponsored by the American Red Cross. All potential

donors will be required to wear a mask or other acceptable form of facial covering. The Red Cross has

protocols in place to assure the safety of all who participate in this important drive. As of June 2020, all

donations are being screened for the COVID 19 antibody. Please sincerely consider participating in this critical activity. You may sign up on the Red Cross App or website. Also, sign up sheets will be available as we get closer to the date of the drive. Give the Gift of Life!!

Sacrament of Confirmation Thursday, September 10

We are thrilled that the Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered here at St. Clement! Please keep the

young adults, their sponsors, and their teachers in your prayers.

Our Confirmandi: RCIA: Anthony Chiappini and Jacqueline Tellez CCD: Richard Moretti, Claudia Cooper, Kaleigh Costa, Shayla Lemmons, Alessandra DiFusco, Kendall Perry, and Diana Lucien _______________________________________

Volunteers Needed!! As mandated by the Archdiocese, ALL volunteers,

Lectors and musicians must have their temperature taken at each Mass before they begin serving. We still

urgently need non-risk volunteers to help usher at each Mass. All of masses are currently understaffed for

ushers and we are happy to have your help for any mass time you are able to come! We also need

more people to remain after Mass to help cclean and disinfect the church before the next Mass. To start

volunteering, contact Allison Fillo: ((860) 227-6429 or aallison.ahern@gmail.com. Indicate what role you

will volunteer for and which masses you can help with. _______________________________________

CDA: First Meeting of the 2020-21 Year On Monday evening, September 14, Court St.

Clementine will hold their biannual Installation of New Officers and Prayer Service, beginning at 6:00 PM, in

the Parish Hall. Following the installation will be a collation and our monthly business meeting. Please note: facial coverings are required for this, and each

meeting, in the foreseeable future. Rules of social distancing are in effect, as well.

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