Weekend Mass Schedule

Saturday 5:00pm

Sunday 8:30am & 10:30am

Confession

Saturday 4:00—4:30pm

or by appointment

Communion Service

Monday 8:30am

Daily Mass

Tuesday—Saturday 8:30am

1443 Cedar Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224

513.541.2100

www.saintclareparish.org

office@saintclareparish.org

Office Hours: Weekdays, 8:30am—4:00pm

St. Clare Parish “Building God’s Kingdom: United in Faith, Alive in the Spirit”

April 29, 2018

Parish Staff

Fr. George Jacquemin, Pastor

Fr. Robert Hater, In Residence

Darin Art, Director of Music & Liturgy

Donna Booker, Director of Stewardship

& Faith Formation

Rob Fritz, Maintenance

Amy Wethington, Business Manager

Nancy Zint, Secretary

Parish Council

Bob Ebbeler, Chair 513.931.0005

Kevin Redmond, Vice-Chair 513.257.5640

Gary Boeres 513.265.6077

Sandy Fernbacher 513.542.8726

Esperanza Gallón 513.293.1907

Lynn Haley 513.681.8786

Todd Kinskey 513.591.1685

Fran Meyer, Recording Secretary

Commission Chairs or Reps, listed below

Commissions

Education Mary Rose, Chair

Finance Ron Goldschmidt, Chair

Peace & Justice Monica Bonecutter , Chair

Marita Hartel, PC rep.

Worship Lisa Doxsee, Chair

Prayer & Outreach

Prayer Line 513.542.4799

Marjorie & George Kaminsky

St. Vincent de Paul 513.205.3046

Christ Community 513.541.0303

John Paul II Catholic School

9375 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231

513.521.0860 www.jpiics.org

St. Clare Parish April 29, 2018

Bulletin Sponsor of the Week

Our generous sponsors make this bulletin possible. Please submit bulletin articles to the parish office

by or before 8:00am Tuesday. Thank you!

Parish Membership: If you would like to join the parish, please see Fr. George. Parishioners leaving or moving are asked to contact the parish office.

Baptisms: First time parents are required to attend a baptismal preparation session, preferably during the pregnancy. Please plan to attend one of these reflective and supportive sessions which are offered on the first Thursday of Feb., April, Aug., and Nov. at 7:00pm. Please register at the parish office.

Parish School of Religion: The Parish School of Religion (PSR) passes on the faith to St. Clare children in elementary school (grades 1-8) who are not attending Catholic schools. PSR meets Sunday mornings September through April. Contact the parish office to register or to learn how you can become part of this ministry.

Weddings: Engaged couples must make an appointment with the pastor at least six months in advance of the wedding date. Please contact the parish office.

R.C.I.A.: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. A process that provides instruction in the Catholic faith. Meetings are from September through Easter. Contact the parish office for information.

Anointing of the Sick: Any parishioner who is seriously ill and would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick should contact the parish office.

Sick & Homebound: Arrange for a visit or receive Holy Communion by contacting the parish office.

In The Hospital: Please notify us because hospitals no longer notify the parish.

Are you celebrating a significant

Wedding Anniversary in 2018?

St. Clare Parish Office will request congratulatory certificates from Archbishop Schnurr on behalf of all couples celebrating a significant wedding anniversary in 2018 (25, 40, 50, 60, 65, 70, 75) IF we have your anniversary date. Please contact us at 513.541.2100 or office@saintclareparish.org These certificates will be sent to our parish for distribution to couples.

St. Clare Anniversary Mass

Couples celebrating their 25th, 50th, 60th and 70th anniversary this year will be invited to attend our 10:30am Mass and reception on Sunday, October 7.

Volunteers Needed

Lakeridge Acres Nursing Home, 7220 Pippin Rd. is looking for volunteers to work with their residents - gardening, Bible reading and visiting. For more information call Robin, Activity Director at 513.729.2300 ext. 310.

The Northside Knights of Columbus Council #1683 will be at the doors of Church collecting donations following Mass this weekend, April 28 & 29 for the Measure Up 2018 campaign. These donations go to benefit adults with

developmental disabilities at the Beckman Center.

LUKEN’S

PAINT & BODY

14 Compton Rd. ~ 513.761.2940

Rick & Ron Luken

The Franciscan Sisters of the Poor

joyfully announce the

70th Jubilee of

Sr. Dorothy Ann Bolser, SFP

CONGRATULATIONS

FROM ST. CLARE PARISH

Sunday, May 6, 2018 5:00 – 6:00pm Come to a Holy Hour for Vocations to the Priesthood at Mount St. Mary's Seminary

Your prayers help to support and grow vocations! The Holy Hour will take place in the St. Gregory the Great Chapel, Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, located at 6616 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230.

Fifth Sunday of Easter

May 6

HOSPITALITY AFTER BOTH SUNDAY MASSES

Sunday, May 6, there will be hospitality after

BOTH 8:30am and 10:30am Masses.

Hope to see you there!

Rest in Peace Please remember in your prayers

the family of Joan Ahlers.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus says that God is glorified when a disciple, grafted in Christ, produces abundantly and bears much fruit. The disciple must then be a good steward of that abundance.

Today’s Stewardship Thought

Monday, April 30 8:30am Communion Service

Tuesday, May 1 8:30am Henrietta “Hank” Zint

Wednesday, May 2 8:30am John H. Ranz

Thursday, May 3

8:30am Stella Tertinsky

Friday, May 4 8:30am Greg S.

Saturday, May 5 8:30pm Brian Mc Hugh 5:00pm Allan Woodhouse

Sunday, May 6 8:30am Marge West 10:30am Deceased member of the St. Clare Seniors

Mass Intentions

6th Sunday of Easter May 5 & 6, 2018

Readings

Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 1 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17

Presiders

5:00pm Sat., May 5: Fr. George 8:30am Sun., May 6: Fr. Bob (Incense Free) 10:30am Sun., May 6: Fr. George

Questions of the Week

Adults: How is love of others connected to love of God?

Children: How can I show Jesus’ love to others this week?

Preparing for Next Weekend

Attention St. Clare Youth!

St. Clare youth are invited to help make Mother’s Day special at St. Clare. Plan to meet in the undercroft on Friday, May 11 from 6:00-7:30pm to wrap and arrange flowers in foil and enjoy a pizza supper.

RSVP to Marita Hartel, text or call 513.505.1641 or email mhartel@fuse.net if you can come.

Parents and older youth welcome and appreciated!

First Eucharist of nine children will be during the 10:30am Mass on Sunday, May 6. Please keep the young people and their families in your prayers as we welcome them to the table. Thanks again to Ellen Poppleton for preparing our young people and to the parents for their dedication.

HAVE YOU MOVED, CHANGED YOUR PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL?

Please contact the parish office with any updates, 513.541.2100 • office@saintclareparish.org.

St. Clare Pentecost Potluck Party: Celebrating Our Service & Spirit

ALL of St. Clare is invited to a grill-out potluck to celebrate the Spirit of St. Clare on Saturday, May 19 from 6-7:30pm! The Pentecost Party takes place in the Parish Center and there will be space for basketball and games. As part of our celebration, everyone is encouraged to intentionally engage in a service activity the week of Pentecost. Share your service and share the spirit! Write a few sentences about what happened and share it at the Potluck. You can email/bring to the office if you are not able to join the Potluck. We will provide the brats, metts, hot dogs, and drinks. Bring your favorite dish (appetizer, dessert, vegetable or other) to share with fellow parishioners. And if you can’t bring a dish, bring yourself – there’s always plenty of food to share!!

A Day of Service Do you have time Saturday morning, May 12 to take action against human trafficking? St. Clare has again been invited to participate in a day of service called Go Local (formerly called Go Cincinnati), sponsored by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, in partnership with Crossroads Church. No black shoes to sort as we did in the Year of Mercy! Join fellow parishioners as we will again (like last year) work with End Slavery Cincinnati to distribute information about human trafficking. The event will start in the morning and end early afternoon (exact time to be announced). Please contact Esperanza Gallon 513.293.1907 or evgallon@hotmail.com with questions or to reserve your spot.

PSR: Thank You! Thank You!

Sunday, April 29, begins summer break for our Parish School of Religion (PSR). Our deepest thanks to the catechists who make it possible: Michael Barnett, Vanessa Deren, Stacy Fischer-Samano, and Sr. Caritas Martinez. Their dedication, generosity, creativity, and faith-filled lives provide a model for our youth and allow the children who participate to flourish. We have *four* PSR openings for next year. If you feel called to be a part of PSR’s future, please contact Donna in the office 513.541.2100. You will need to be approved to work with children. It takes a parish and new people are invited and encouraged to get engaged!

Dismas Journey

St. Clare Parish is co-sponsoring a Dismas Journey program May 23, at 7:00pm to take place at Little Flower Parish cafeteria.

St. Dismas was the "good thief" crucified alongside Jesus. The 90-minute program will feature stories from returning citizens recently reentering society from prison, sharing their desire to live a better life and the immense challenges of finding work after prison. There is hope alive, especially through organizations like St. Vincent de Paul, and the HELP Program. Join us for this informative and moving evening sponsored by the Peace and Justice Commission.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW)

will take a break for summer!

We give thanks to God for Jeremy Boerger, Erin Leach, Jeanne Phillips, and Pam Schaible who served as Leaders and for Dannielle Jasper, Bill Phillips Diane Pugh, Carrie Vogel, and Katie Weigand who served as Helpers. CLW’s goal is to help children engage meaningfully in the Liturgy, thus beginning a life-long practice of praying and celebrating Mass. During the 10:30am Mass, children (K-4th grade) leave before the First Reading and return for the Preparation of Gifts. They gather in the Conference Room to hear the readings at a level they can understand and are invited by their Leader to respond. As we wish Jeremy a fond farewell and our deepest gratitude for years of service, we invite you to consider becoming a Leader for next year! You will need to be approved by the Archdiocese to work with children. If you are interested or need more information, please contact Donna in the parish office 513.541.2100.

Italian Dinner Sunday May 6, 2018 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

~ Held at St. Clare Church in College Hill ~ 1443 Cedar Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45224

Please join us for Home-style Italian Food with Mary Seguin in the kitchen

Live entertainment with strolling accordionist David Hughes Split the Pot and Basket Raffle

All proceeds benefit Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly

Cincinnati Chapter

$20 per person $7 for children

(10 and under) Reservations accepted but not required

(513) 542-7555

If you cannot attend but would like to support this fundraiser Split the Pot tickets are below or you may send a donation to:

Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly

5530 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239

Split the Pot

Name

Address

Phone

Donation is $5 each or 3 for $10 Winner will be drawn at 7:30 pm on 5/6.

You need not be present to win.

Split the Pot

Name

Address

Phone

Donation is $5 each or 3 for $10 Winner will be drawn at 7:30 pm on 5/6.

You need not be present to win.

Split the Pot

Name

Address

Phone

Donation is $5 each or 3 for $10 Winner will be drawn at 7:30 pm on 5/6.

You need not be present to win.

Jim Feldmann’s Homeade

wine will be available

All new!

Vacation Bible School is not just for kids! Ladies, are you game?

When: Thursdays, May 31 through July 5

10am-11:30am

Where: Parish Center

Child-friendly! Bring the children. The gym will be available for them to play. Snacks will be

provided. Depending on your child’s age, you may be interested in childcare. If

so contact College Hill Presbyterian Church (541-5676) as they may offer it.

Six easy sessions! Each of the six sessions is independent; you need not worry

about missing a session. We will study six women using

Jeanne Kun’s “Biblical Women in Crisis: Portraits of Faith

and Trust,” as we all need models to get through the tough

moments. The book is all-inclusive containing both the

scripture and the questions to help us understand and apply

the text to our lives. It’s easy to follow and engaging. The

book costs about $12 and is available from Word Among Us

Press or Amazon, please contact Donna in the office (541-

2100, dbooker@saintclareparish.org) if you need help obtaining

a book or have questions.

YES, it’s totally okay if you can’t make all six, if you can’t finish the reading, if you have to come late or leave

early – it’s summer and we’re keeping it low-key.

Weekly Calendar of Events

Monday, April 30 7:00pm #5 Church Cleaners Church

Tuesday, May 1 7:30pm Worship Commission Meeting Conference Room

Wednesday, May 2 9:00am St. Vincent de Paul Outreach Undercroft

7:00pm Choir Rehearsal Church

7:00pm Prayer Group St. Clare Room

Saturday, May 5 9:00am St. Vincent de Paul Meeting St. Francis Room

9:00am St. Vincent de Paul Outreach Undercroft

9:00am Rosary Church

Sunday, May 6 After Masses Hospitality after both 8:30 and 10:30 Masses Church

10:30am First Communion Undercroft

5:00-7:30pm Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Italian Dinner (see insert)

Undercroft

Attention St. Clare JPII School Families

All St. Clare families who are currently registered at John Paul II for the 2018-2019 school year should have received a packet in the mail with a Covenant Form and Education Fund Scholarship Application. The Covenant form must be filled out and returned before a family can be notified of their final tuition amount. We will once again be able to offer a few tuition scholarships to St. Clare families with tuition assistance needs. The Education Fund has been established thanks to the generosity of St. Clare parishioners who support the Angel Fund through the Christmas Wish List as well as friends of St. Clare with a strong commitment to Catholic education. If you didn’t receive the packet, please contact the parish office.

Covenant Forms and Scholarship Applications must be returned

to Fr. George by April 30.

Collection Report

April 21 & 22, 2018

122 Envelopes $ 6,736 Loose Checks, Cash & Kids $ 383 29 Electronic Donations $ 1,570 Total $ 8,689

Thank You!

Catholic High School

Scholarships Available

Thanks to the generous support of St. Clare parishioners and our anonymous matching gift donor, we are blessed to be able to offer tuition scholarships to St. Clare families with students attending a Catholic High School in the 2018-2019 school year. Applications have been mailed. If you didn’t receive an application, please contact the parish office. Applications must be returned to Fr. George by April 30.

Archdiocesan Lay Pastoral Ministry Program now interviewing for fall classes Lay Catholic Studies: The Athenaeum of Ohio Lay Pastoral Ministry Program is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and offers lay Catholics the opportunity to grow in faith, knowledge and skills through graduate and non-degreed programs. Since 1975, the LPMP has equipped ordinary Catholics to accomplish extraordinary things in the name of Christ. Weeknight and Saturday classes, flexible components and a supportive environment allow participants to maintain job, family and community commitments while answering a call to deeper discipleship. Interviews are now underway for fall classes at the main campus and Good Shepherd, Montgomery. 513.231.1200.

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Kelly HeusmannJacquemin & Hangbers Families

Dorothy & Clifford KockJerry Mattscheck

Meyer & Eckstein FamiliesElizabeth MillerStuart Morrison

Pat MuldoonThom Nutting

Paulson & Smart FamiliesBettye Reller

Dorothy RenzenbrinkSpadafora & Strouth Families

Stahl & Sand FamiliesChristine Mercy ThomasWilliam Scott Wentsler

Stephen Boerger’s Confirmation

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LUKEN’SPAINT & BODY14 Compton Rd., Cincinnati

761-2940Rick & Ron Luken, Parishioners

DR. JEFFREY D. FLEYFoot Specialist

Diabetic Foot Care

6240 Hamilton Ave.513-541-7325

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In Loving Memory...

Bill & Rosemary ForbesJoyce Forbes

Kelly HeusmannJacquemin & Hangbers Families

Dorothy & Clifford KockJerry Mattscheck

Meyer & Eckstein FamiliesElizabeth MillerStuart Morrison

Pat MuldoonThom Nutting

Paulson & Smart FamiliesBettye Reller

Dorothy RenzenbrinkSpadafora & Strouth Families

Stahl & Sand FamiliesChristine Mercy ThomasWilliam Scott Wentsler

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SCHAEPER’SPHARMACY, INC.

PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY AVAILABLEFriendly Pharmacists Rick Schaeper, R.PH.

Linnette K. Corwin, R.PH. & Patricia S. Rice, PharmD4187 Hamilton • 513-541-0354

In Loving Memory of Founder

Gerald T. Schaeper

Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & TuckerAttorneys

522-5775Home

721-3330Office

Wills, Trusts, Business Law, Personal InjuryParishioner

MARK C. PATTERSON

LUKEN’SPAINT & BODY14 Compton Rd., Cincinnati

761-2940Rick & Ron Luken, Parishioners

DR. JEFFREY D. FLEYFoot Specialist

Diabetic Foot Care

6240 Hamilton Ave.513-541-7325

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