“Lord, teach us to pray” Luke 11:1

July28,2019 17thSundayinOrdinaryTime

1950JunctionBlvd.,Roseville,CA95747•(916)772-4717•www.stclareroseville.org

St. Clare Catholic Church A Faith-Filled Community as Disciples of Christ

MassSchedule:Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 5:00pm Monday - Saturday: 8:30am First Saturday: Filipino Mass 7:00pm First Sunday: Spanish Mass 1:30pm First Wednesday: Mother of Perpetual Help Mass 6:30pm Confessions:Saturday 9:00am or by appointment

EucharisticAdoration:Friday 12:00 noon-7:00pm Baptisms:Call the Parish Of ice (even before the birth of the baby) for preparation times.

Weddings&Quinceañeras:Call the Parish Of ice; At least six months notice required. ParishStaff:Rev. George T. Snyder, Jr., Pastor Rev. German Ramos, Parochial Vicar Rev. Liam mac Carthy, Pastor Emeritus Larry Bertrand, Deacon Ken Crawford, Deacon Marinko Kraljevich, Deacon Carl Kube, Deacon Active/Retired Paula Staszkow, Parish Director Sierra Stachelek, Of ice Receptionist Robin Van Hook, Of ice Receptionist Laura Tattershall, Parish Admin Assistant Kelly Risse, Parish Admin Assistant Sandy Pinon, Parish Bookkeeper Jojo Lazaro, Coordinator of Liturgy Agnes Soria, Coordinator of Baptism-5th Grade Faith Formation Tim Rumery, Coordinator of 6th-12th Grade Faith Formation Tracy Kaschmitter, Faith Formation Asst. Edgar Burgos, Maintenance Supervisor Barry Sinch, Facilities Special Projects

ParishOf iceHours:Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm Phone: (916) 772-4717 Fax: (916) 772-4152 www.facebook.com/stclareroseville

St.ClareParishMissionStatement

We,theparishionersofSt.ClareCatholicChurch,areajoyfulandwelcomingEucharisticCommunity,unitedbyourfaithinJesusChrist.WeareapeopleofmanybackgroundswhopraytogetherandworktogetherasdisciplesofChrist.

Weuseourtime,talentandtreasureinservicetooneanotherandall.

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LITURGYANDPRAYER

Mass Readings for the Week of July 29 – August 4, 2019

Monday: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42

Tuesday: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-11; Mt 13:36-43

Wednesday: Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7, 9; Mt 13:44-46

Thursday: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8, 11; Mt 13:47-53

Friday: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58

Saturday: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12

Sunday: Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21

JulyConfessionSchedule Pleasenote:During the month of July confessions will be on Saturdaysonly, after the 8:30am Mass, to accommodate our priests’ vacations. Tuesday confessions will resume nextTuesday,August6.

Congratulations to our Newly Baptized Children

Madeline Larelle Haw Apolonio George Gabriel Arrezola

Bree Alayna Conley Ryan Arya Schnupp Cortez

Charlotte Lynn Ginther Mateo Anzo Gloria Guzman

Jaydan Kravchenko Hernandez Easton Craig Larson

Giselle Andrade Martins Mariana Mesa Preuc

Xiclali Prieto Oscar Antonio Ramos Frank Lorenzo Reno

Kelly Griffith James Royo Carter Everest Carasig Tanada

Gianna Norissa Winoto

Unbound:FreedominChristConference Saturday,August10;9:00am-5:00pmSt.IsidoreParish,YubaCityWhat if you could reach out and touch God’s love and NEVER be the same? Everyone is ighting an invisible battle: negative thoughts, secret sins and unhealthy relationships; destructive habits, idols and false identities; resentments and bitter wounds that never seem to heal. Unbound Ministry releases the power of Jesus into wounded hearts. Matt Lozano will lead the 2019 Diocesan Unbound Freedom in Christ Conference, which will empower you to break the chains of darkness in your life so that you can walk in the fullness of freedom. Register at: scd.formstack.com/forms/unbound. Cost: $60 now or $75 at the door. For more information, contact Jazmin Garcia at (916) 733-0244.

MassIntentionsJuly27-August3,2019Saturday (7/27) 5:00pm The People of the Parish Sunday (7/28) 7:30am Annamma Mani+ Margurite Lamb+ 9:30am Gerald Paul David+ Norbert & Genevieve Rumenapp+ 11:30am The People of the Parish J. Egeland+ Domingo B. Isidro+ 5:00pm Ray Torres+ Elisa & Stevenson Uy+ Monday (7/29) 8:30am John Philip - Special Intention Lauren Cowell - Special Intention Tuesday (7/30) 8:30am Athea Eparwa+ Anthony Grande+ Wednesday (7/31) 8:30am Nathaniel Scott West+ Bill Marvin Cruz Dela Paz - Special Intention Thursday (8/1) 8:30am Brigitha Antony+ Arestel Dy - Special Intention Friday (8/2) 8:30am Chris & Jane Darato - Special Intention Florentino Dadang+ Saturday (8/3) 8:30am Bella Orte+ 5:00pm Alden Fernandez+ 7:00pm Margarita Luceno+ Jovencia & Mariano Marquez+ On the day I cried out,

you answered; you strengthened my spirit.

Psalm 138

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UPCOMINGMEETINGSANDEVENTSSat-Sun,July27-28 FaithFormationOpenRegistration afterallMasses NarthexWednesday,July31 Rosary(childrenwelcome) 9:15-10:15am St.JohnroomWednesday,July31 Knitting&Prayer 10:30am St.FrancisroomWednesday,July31 Rosary 6:00pm ChurchWednesday,July31 MotherofPerpetualHelpDevotion 6:30pm ChurchThursday,August1 LASTDAYofRegistrationforFaithFormation2019-20 endsat12:00noonFriday,August2 SacredHeartofJesusDevotion after8:30amMass ChurchFriday,August2 PreciousBloodApostolateAdorationPrayer 2:30pm ChurchFriday,August2 DivineMercyHolyHour 3:00pm ChurchFriday,August2 SpanishHolyHour&PizzaFellowship 6:00pm ChurchSaturday,August3 ImmaculateHeartofMaryDevotion after8:30amMass ChurchSaturday,August3 FilipinoMass&Potluck 7:00pm ChurchSunday,August4 SpanishMass 1:30pm Church

ActofReparationtotheImmaculateHeartoftheBlessedVirginMary Saturday,August3after8:30amMass All are invited to join us in the church for this special devotion time to Our Lady. Scripture documents the many times Mother Mary interceded on our behalf to Jesus. What would you ask of the Mother of God?

SpanishHolyHourandPizzaFriday,August2at6:00pmJoin us to adore the Blessed Sacrament for one hour of family prayer on the irst Friday of the Month. We pray the Rosary, re lect on a Gospel Passage, Pray the Divine Praises to the Blessed Sacrament and sing the traditional hymns. Solemn blessing to all participants. After this beautiful hour of heaven, we eat pizza in the St. Clare Room. Don't miss it! LaHoraEucarísticayPizzaViernes,2deAgostoalas6:00pmVenga a adorar al Santısimo Sacramento durante una hora de oracion en familia. Comenzamos a las 5:30pm, los primeros viernes de mes. Rezamos el Rosario, hacemos una re lexion del evangelio, rezamos las oraciones de adoracion a Jesus Sacramentado y cantamos los himnos tradicionales. Bendicion solemne a todos los asistentes. Despues de esta maravillosa hora de cielo, cenamos pizza en el Salon Santa Clara. No falte!

SacredHeartofJesusDevotionFriday,August2after8:30amMass All are welcome to join in prayer together in this special devotion. We begin right after 8:30am Mass in the church on the irst Friday of every month.

SPECIALMONTHLYDEVOTIONS

FilipinoMassandPotluck

FirstSaturdayofeverymonth,Aug.3at7:00pm________________________________________________

MisaenEspañolPrimerDomingodeMes,4deAgostoat1:30pm

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MassandDevotiontoOurMotherofPerpetualHelp

FirstWednesdayofeverymonth,Aug.7at6:30pm

DivineMercyHolyHourEveryFridayat3:00pmintheChurch “. . . let all mankind recognize My unfathomable mercy. It is a sign for the end times; after it will come the day of justice. While there is still time, let them have recourse to the fount of My mercy; let them pro it from the Blood and Water which gushed forth for them.” (Diary 848)

MissionaryCo-OpAppealCollection:TheSistersofSocialServiceNextWeekend,August3-4 Sister Grace Boys, a Sister of Social Service, invites us to become partners in mission with the Sisters in Mexico, Philippines and Taiwan as they engage people in a way that leads to their ability to help themselves, their families and to build local communities.

Some of the projects include: a micro lending cooperative serving impoverished areas in the Philippines; diabetes screening and suicide prevention for indigenous peoples in Mexico and remedial tutoring and group development for children and youth in the mountains of Central Taiwan. Please be generous next weekend in your response to this invitation to participate in their mission. Your prayers and gifts will be most gratefully received.

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SACRAMENTSANDCATECHESIS 2nd & 4th Mondays: 6:30-8:00pm in the St. Matthew & St. Mark rooms

Sunday Nights: 6:00-8:30pm in LaSalle/St. Francis rooms

Grades 9-12 Interfaith Youth Service Day Saturday, August 3 Woodbridge Park in Roseville We will meet at the park at 8:45am. Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084fa4a723abf58-interfaith. Tim Rumery, Coordinator of 6th-12th Grade Faith Formation (916) 772-4717, ext. 118 of ice • (530) 409-4555 cell Timr@stclareroseville.org

AugustSummer Break—No Ember SeptemberTobeannounced...

August3:Interfaith Youth Day of Service4:Realization of Hope7:Movie Night!11:I have come to set the Earth on Fire! 18:Strive to enter through the Narrow Gate25:My friend, move up to a Higher Position

September1:No Ignite 8:Rejoice with Me 14:OnFireatSixFlags15:No Ignite 22:Father Abraham, Have Pity on Me 29:Stir Into Flame

AreyoureadytobecomeCatholic?For those of you who are visiting, or maybe have been attending Mass for some time and have wondered “How do I become Catholic?” or “What is being Catholic all about?” or you just have questions about our faith, please join us on anyWednesdayeveningintheSt.LukeRoomat7:00pm. No RSVP is necessary — just come! We would love to assist you on your journey home to the Catholic Faith. For more information call Deacon Ken Crawford at (916) 772-4763 or Rita Schillin at (916) 223-4073.

Faith Formation

OpenRegistrationisthisweekend:July27&28The Faith Formation coordinators will be in the Narthex after all the Masses to answer questions about the program and to accept registrations. We are also in need of adult volunteers. Please stop by the of ice or come and talk to us during Open Registration if you are interested in volunteering in the classrooms.

Toregister:♦ Families need to be registered in the parish or live in the parish boundaries at the time of registration. ♦ A copy of the Baptismal certi icate is required at the time of registration for children entering a Sacrament preparation class. ♦ Payment is required at time of registration for all students (checks preferred, payable to St. Clare). Spots are assigned on a irst come, irst served basis. ♦ Fees are as follows: - $80 per child - $50 per additional sibling - $110 Sacrament Preparation Year 2 - $120 Con irmation Year One - $160 Con irmation Year Two - Discount prices for volunteers - Financial arrangements and scholarships available. Wealsooffer:♦ RCIA Adapted classes for children over 7 who are not baptized. ♦ An Adaptive Curriculum for children with special needs. Please call the Faith Formation of ice for more information.

RegistrationwillcloseonThursday,August1at12:00noon.We unfortunately will not be able to accept late registrations.

Agnes Soria, Coordinator of Baptism-5th Grade Faith Formation agness@stclareroseville.org ● (916) 772-4717 ext. 113

CampPendolaisFUNfortheWholeFamily!August31–September2(LaborDayWeekend) Many families choose family camp as a fun and relaxing outdoor vacation experience. At camp, the meals, activities, and schedules are usually all taken care of, so families can focus on the fun stuff! Families can choose from different activities: hiking, arts/crafts, swimming, archery, Mass and more! For more information, visit: https://www.pendola.org/family-camp.html.

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MINISTRYConsolationMinistry

Doyousuffergrieffromaloss?St Clare Church is a caring community that wants to help you journey through this dif icult time. We are here for you when you struggle with pain from loss and we will journey with you towards healing and wholeness. Please call (916) 772-4717 and leave a message for Carmela Kube with your name and contact information, or email it to carmkube643@gmail.com. We will meet with you individually, or you can attend one of our meetings on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month at 9:30am in the St. Teresa room (in the Parish Of ice). Our next meeting is Thursday,Aug.8.

RespectLifeMinistryAll are welcome to join in the exciting things happening at St. Clare to support the dignity of LIFE! Our meetings are held on the second Monday of every month at 6:30pm. Our next meeting is Monday,Aug.12 in St. Clare room. For more information about St. Clare Respect Life Ministry, contact Wayne Jensen at (916) 871-6020 or Ronan McNamara at (916) 473-3511, or visit our ministry page at: ww.stclareroseville.com/respect-life-ministry.

KnittingandPrayer Beginners or experts, all are welcome! We have supplies to get you started. We meet in the St. Francis room at 10:30am every Wednesday. SocialConcernsMinistryNews Backpack&SchoolSupplyDriveOur annual drive ends next Sunday,August4, so be sure to bring in your donations. We hope to exceed our record from last year of 582 backpacks illed with school supplies. Thank you to everyone for your generosity to our students in need.

ForthemonthofAugust,we will collect packages of toilet paper. A St. Clare parishioner is looking to help out anyone in need of a powerchair. Contact Bill Durborough to ind out more. Our next meeting is Thursday,August8 at 6:30pm in the La Salle/St. Francis rooms. Allarewelcome!Call Bill Durborough at (916) 865-4254 or Martin White at (916) 799-2693 for more information.

TheKnights’Corner Brothers,We started the Columbian Year with a great irst business meeting last week with our new Grand Knight, Ron Benning. You are encouraged to reach out to Brothers you haven't heard from in a while to check in and see how they're doing. Our Membership Care program can help our Council keep in contact with absent, busy, or ill Brothers.

JoinFr.GeorgeandSisterAdeleGerlachonaHolyLandPilgrimageMarch4-18,2020

This 15-day experience will expand your knowledge of the bible and this sacred land. Journeying in Jesus’ footsteps will forever change the way you read scripture as you learn why the Holy Land is referred to as the “Fifth Gospel.” Destinations include Megiddo, Capernaum, Cana, Magdala, Philippi, Jericho Gethsemane, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Masada, the Dead Sea and more. Brochures with more information are available in the Parish Of ice.

Saturday,August24 8:30am-3:00pm GoodShepherd

Parish9539RacquetCt.ElkGrove,CA Open to all (parish volunteers, teachers, youth and young adults, etc.) who have a passion for the pro-life cause. Come for fellowship, networking, exhibitor tables, prayer, and more! Lunch will be provided. This event is FREE!

• Opening Mass at 8:30am with Bishop Jaime Soto • Keynote Address by Astrid Bennett Gutierrez, Executive Director of The Vida Initiative. Please register by August 13 at www.sck.org/respectlifegathering.

ForeverYoungLuncheonTuesday,August1312:00nooninMorrisCenter For August our speaker will be Sister Libby Fernandez, the founder of the Sacramento Mercy Pedalers. The Pedalers ride bikes or trikes and work directly with the homeless in Sacramento to provide a cup of coffee, snack, water, hygiene item, or maybe just a conversation to people in a dire situation. Our menu this month is pork sliders, baked beans, cole slaw and ice cream for dessert. So join in the fun and stay cool with us!

SocialConcernsJulyDrive:Backpacks&SchoolSupplies St. Clare’s Social Concerns Committee is asking for donations of new BackpacksandSchoolSupplies. The backpacks and school supplies will be going to 10 different schools, school districts, churches and organizations in and around our area. Please place your donations in the designated bins located in the narthex of the church. Monetary donations are also helpful. We hope to beat last year’s record of 561 backpacks illed with school supplies!

ThedriveendsAugust4

Neededsupplyitemsinclude:

• #2Pencils• Crayons• ColoredPencils• GlueSticks• WhiteGlue• LargePinkLeadErasers• Markers–thick&thin• Markers–DryErase• Sharpies–FinePoint• BallPointPens-black&blue• 1in.3-ringBinders(anyColor)• TabDividers• Wide&Collegeruledbinderpaper• HomeworkFolders

Thankyouforyourgenerosity!

Register your child now for St. Clare Faith Formation 2019-20. Registrars will be in the narthex July 27-28. You can also register in the Parish Office during office hours. Registration closes at 12:00 noon Thursday, August 1

Classes are Filling up!

St.ClareCatholicMoms

AnewsessionbeginsMonday,September9!Are you searching for peace, balance and joy in your vocation as a Mother? Would you like to make meaningful connections with other Catholic mothers? If so, the St. Clare Catholic Moms Group is for you! Whether you’re a new mom, a seasoned veteran, or even a spiritual mother, this 9-week program will be a blessing to you and your family. Momnipotent, by Catholic author and editor-in-chief of Catholic Digest, Danielle Bean, validates the dignity and importance of motherhood, while helping you recognize your uniquely feminine strengths. Our Fall session begins on Monday,Sept.9and meets from 7:00-9:00pm in the St. Luke room. We will meet weekly through the Celebration on Nov.5. The cost for materials is $40 and scholarships are available. Please contact Margaret DeLude at (916) 237-6349 or normarjo@gmail.com, or Veronica Romero at (916) 521-6023 or vfromero05@gmail.com for more information. For more on this program, visit www.MomnipotentStudy.com.

Desatado:ConferenciaLibertadEnCristoSábado10deAgosto9:00am-5:00pmParroquiaSt.IsidoreYubaCity Que tal si pudiera alcanzar y tocar el amor de Dios y nunca mas ser la misma persona? Todos estamos luchando una batalla invisible: Pensamientos negativos, pecados secretos y elaciones no saludables, Habitos destructivos, ıdolos, y falsas identidades, Resentimientos y heridas amargas que parecen nunca sanar. El Ministerio Desatado lanza el poder de Jesus en los corazones heridos. Le dara el poder de desatar cadenas poderosas en su vida, para que pueda caminar en plena libertad. Regıstrese $60 or avanzado o $75 en la puerta: http://scd.formstack.com/forms/undound. Preguntas? Contacte a Jazmin Garcia at (916) 733-0244.

TalleresdeOraciónyVida Angustias? Temor? Heridas? Complejos? Culpa? Inseguriedades? Recupera la estabilidad emocional y la alergrıa de vivir. Vive un Programa de liberacion interior, con ayuda de la palabra de Dios y la Ora. Fecha:Todos los martes 7:15pm a partir del 6 de Agosto, al 12 de Noviembre. Sin Costo. ImpartidoporPaula Caceres, Guia/Coord. Noroeste EEUU.

RetirodelaDivinaVoluntad“VengaTuReino,asíenlatierracomoenelcielo.”

ImpartidoporRicardo de la Torre, Evangelista DV, Tepatitlan, Jalisco, Mexico. Fecha:Jueves 15 de Agosto, 6:30-9:00pm Viernes 16 de Agosto, 7:00-9:00pm Sabado 17 de Agosto, 8:30am-4:00pm Donaciónsugerida$10pp Dirigido a jovenes, adultos, servidoresy personas interesadas en cultivar su relacion con Dios.