February 22, 2015

The First Sunday of Lent

Dear St. Clare Parishioners,

On the first Sunday of Lent, the Gospel reading in each Lectionary cycle is about Jesus' temptation in the

desert. This event in the life of Jesus is reported in each of the Synoptic Gospels - Matthew, Mark, and

Luke, but it is not found in John's Gospel.

This year we read Mark's account of this event. Compared to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, the details

throughout Mark's narrative are sparse. This is evident in Mark's account of Jesus' temptation in the desert.

Mark tells us only that Jesus was led into the desert by the Spirit and that for 40 days he was tempted by Satan.

The Gospels of Matthew and Luke explain that Jesus fasted while in the desert, that Satan presented him with

three temptations, and that Jesus refused each one, quoting Scripture. Only the Gospels of Matthew and Mark

report that angels ministered to Jesus at the end of his time in the desert.

As we pause for a moment...Jesus was tempted by Satan and definitely we are tempted by him all the time.

This is not a secret, the devil wants to destroy you, wants to divide you and so the will of God will be distorted

and not followed. Whenever you experience divisions, frustrations, misunderstanding, things are not making

sense or matching up, Stop and Look Up….it is the devil who is trampling God's will. You pray, fast and do

acts of mercy (charity work) and the devil will run away.

In each of the Synoptic Gospels, the temptation of Jesus follows his baptism by John the Baptist. In Mark's

Gospel, we are told that Jesus went into the desert immediately after his baptism, led by the Spirit. Jesus'

public ministry in Galilee begins after his temptation in the desert. Mark's Gospel makes a connection between

the arrest of John the Baptist and the beginning of Jesus' ministry. Jesus' preaching about the Kingdom of God

is in continuity with the preaching of John the Baptist, but it is also something new. As Jesus announces it, the

Kingdom of God is the beginning; the time of the fulfillment of God's promises is here.

The fact that Jesus spent 40 days in the desert is significant. This recalls the 40 years that the Israelites

wandered in the desert after being led from slavery in Egypt. The prophet Elijah also journeyed in the desert

for 40 days and nights, making his way to Horeb, the mountain of God, where he was also attended to by an

angel of the Lord. Remembering the significance of these events, we also set aside 40 days for the season of

Lent, for what; so we can be better prepared to receive and celebrate the Lord's Passion.

In Mark's Gospel, the desert marks beginning of Jesus' battle with Satan; the ultimate test will be in

Jesus’ final hours on the cross. You and I also must battle with the forces of evil and with the help of God

we will continue to stand firm. In a similar way, our Lenten observances are only a beginning, a preparation

for and a reinforcement of our ongoing struggle to resist the temptations we face in our lives. During Lent,

we are led by the Holy Spirit to remember the promises that we make at our Baptism in which we promised to

reject sin and to follow Jesus. Just as Jesus was ministered to by the angels, God also supports us in our

struggle against sin and temptation. We succeed and we are victorious because Jesus conquered sin once

and for all in his saving death on the Cross.

Have a Blessed Lent...Enjoy the Journey of Faith,

Fr René

Mass Intentions

GB=Gibbstown PB=Paulsboro SB=Swedesboro

BTM=Mass with Baptism Saturday, February 21, 2015

9:00 am SB Jean Deery r/o Reverend David A Grover 4:30 pm GB Herb Lloyd & Megan Dersch r/o Eileen Davis

Sunday, February 22, 2015 8:00 am SB Peggy String-Kirsch r/o Sue Maccarone & Family 9:30 am GB Margarita Milsted r/o Her Family 11:00 am SB People of the Parish

1:00 pm SB Santina Nieves Gonzalez r/o Carmen Marrero Special Intention for Raul Camarillo Jr & Ana Laura

5:30 pm SB Stephen Salvatore r/o Mr &Mrs Thomas Morris

Monday, February 23, 2015 8:30 am GB Sam Fabrizzio r/o Evelyn & Bonnie

Tuesday, February 24, 2015 8:30 am GB Carlo Di Stefano r/o Rose Mary Haltz

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 8:30 am GB Pasquale Proeofrio r/o Mrs Fortunata Gattuso

Thursday, February 26, 2015 8:30 am SB For the Safety of Christians in the Middle East

Friday, February 27, 2015 8:30 am SB John Grelli Sr & John Grelli Jr r/o Wife, Mother & Children

Saturday, February 28, 2015

9:00 am SB For those Seeking Employment

4:30 pm GB Peggy De Angelo r/o Pete & Kay Ruggie

Sunday, March 1, 2015 8:00 am SB Peggy String-Kirsch r/o Rosaria Lisa

9:30 am GB Louise Haynes r/o Tony & Bonnie Magazu 11:00 am SB Marguerite McCann r/o Mary Guy 1:00 pm SB Zacarias Ibarra r/o Camarillo Family 5:30 pm SB People of the Parish

Spiritual Reflections

In Preparation for Sunday, March 1, 2015

First Reading: Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 Second Reading: Romans 8:31b-34

Gospel: Mark 9:2-10

The Pro Life Rose in Swedesboro this week is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus – St Francis Council.

The Tabernacle Candle in Swedesboro will burn this week for all those who need healing.

There will be a Second Collection next weekend

for Black & Native American Missions.

Arts & Environment Ministry

Volunteers Needed St. Clare has a dedicated group of

individuals who volunteer their time to

prepare the environment in our Churches. You can

reflect the liturgical seasons of the year by decorating

& beautifying our churches. You can make a

difference by using your time and talent to be a

volunteer and participate in this rewarding ministry.

Please contact the Parish Office and ask for

Philomena or Nancy. Thank you!

Week at a Glance Sunday, February 22, 2015

9:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word – GB Convent LL

2:00 pm Bingo – PB GARS Gym

6:30 pm Youth Ministry Meeting - SB Parish Hall

7:15 pm 12-Step Program – SB Parish Office

Monday, February 23, 2015 7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal – SB Church

Tuesday, February 24, 2015 7:00 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal – SB Church

7:00 pm Baptism Preparation Class – SB Parish Office

7:00 pm Prayer Rosary Group – GB Convent LL

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 11:00 am Legion of Mary Curia Mtg – SB Parish Hall

7:00 pm Bible Study- SB Parish Office 2nd

Flr Conf Rm

7:30 pm Adult Music Ministry – GB Church

8:00 pm AA Meeting – GB Convent LL

Thursday, February 26, 2015 7:30 pm Columbiettes Meeting – SB Parish Hall

Friday, February 27, 2015 9:00 am Eucharistic Adoration - SB Church (concludes at 1 pm)

11:45 am Stations of the Cross – PB Church

5:00 pm Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry – SB Parish Hall

7:00 pm Stations of the Cross – SB Church

Saturday, February 28, 2015 7:00 am AA Meeting – SB Parish Office

7:30 am Diaconate Formation - PB Church/Diaconate Center

7:00 pm Bingo – PB GARS Gym

Sunday, March 1, 2015 8:00 am Coffee & Donut Sunday – SB Parish Hall

9:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word – GB Convent LL

9:30 am Coffee & Donut Sunday – GB Convent LL

11:00 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word – SB Parish Hall

2:00 pm Bingo – PB GARS Gym

7:15 pm 12-Step Program – SB Parish Hall

Prayer List Paul Adams, David Aveni, George Bannon, Leon Barber, Gary Bellotti,

Vita Besaba, Jeff Billig, Sue Bishop, Lenny J. Blaylock, Caroline Bridgeman,

Barbara Brown, Rebecca Brown, Alfina Bruce, Don Bruce, Geri Buckley,

Agnes Burt, Michael Callahan, Sam Casella, Marty Catalano, Mario Carpino,

Nancy Castillo, Sally Clemente, John Collins, Kathleen Cooper,

Anthony Corradetti, Gene Corsaro, Jim Coyle, Edward D’Amico,

Patricia D’Amico, Joseph Darpino, Josephine & Carmen Di Bella,

Tony DiLuigi, Lou DiGiambattista, Michael DiSalvio, Andre Dominque,

Rose Marie Edl, Mary Ferretti, Peg Fiderko, Sophia Fiollos, David Fish,

Tina Fowler, Fr. Frank Gaffney, Gary Gardiner, Frances Gargiulo,

Angelina Gattuso, Marie Gezzi, Rosemarie Gilcrest, Mary Ginter,

Pat Giorgianni, Eileen Gougan, Domenica Ferretti-Grant,

Toni Giorgianni Gray, Rita Greene, Kyle Gregory, Judy Grelli, Tim Gribaudo,

Alice Hammond, Joseph Hindley, Leanne Hogan, John Hutton, Harry Kane,

Curtis Holland, Mike Iacovelli, Steve Ioeilo “Baby” Reagan Kiesel,

Greg Lastowka, Margaret Latch, Mary Ellen Leash, Bob Lexa, Cheryl Lloyd,

Brenda Luce, Nancy Magazu, Ron Magazu, Helen Magee, Lisa Massing,

Lynn McClintock, Hannah McStay, Jenny Michaels, Toni Morda,

Judy Nardella, Ed Neary, Rose Nicolosi, Jean Palinski, Mary Pedrow,

Marguerite Pollicino, Elizabeth Mezzatenta, Jose Luis Vazquez Quintero,

Deb Romig, John Russo, Julia Ruzowicz, Kevin Santoro, Mary Sarbello,

Donald Schmid, Brian Scioli, Lindsay Siebanaler, Alice Smedley, Marie Slagle,

Dorothy Sobieski, Edith Souders, Ed Spurka, Karen Taylor, Jessica Terranova,

Carol Sigured, R. Tighe, Skip Warner, Baby-Charles Jacob Williams,

Debbie Toole, C. Williamson, Elaine Watson, Deacon Robert Willson,

Catherine McCann-Yachimsk

Service Men and Women Paul Coren, Stephen Cugini, J. J. Cunningham, Jeff DiGuiseppe,

Joseph Dolan, Alex Filipponi, Cpt Mayden Howell, Cpt Andrew Howell,

Sgt Christopher Jones, David Kehoe, Christian Klaus, Sgt 1st Class Kevin

Kirkpatrick, Conor Masterson, Sgt 1st Class Richard J Maxie Jr, Sgt Sara

Nothdruft, Brian Novak Jr, Erin Peck, Jeffery Riggs, Navy HN Michael C.

Rutcosky Jr, SFC Joseph Shaffer Jr, Cpt Suzanne Shaffer, Brian Simmon,

Frank Tortella, Jr, Jenny Tortella, Joseph Tortella, Sarah Turse,

Jeff Vanvalkanberg, Mark Viereck, John Wurtenberg, Brittany Zingo and the

Diocese of Camden Clergy who serve in the armed forces.

Lenten Offerings Parish Mission (March 22-24)

Rev. Vincent (Vinny) Fortunato OFM More information to follow.

Rice Bowl - From Catholic Relief Services, a

reminder about the Sacredness and Dignity of the Human Person: When God created us, he made us in

his image and likeness, every human being has a special

value and purpose. We need to care for each other so that we can be the people that God calls us to be. How

do we act as tangible reminders of God’s love,

especially to those who are most in need?

Home Masses will be at various homes around the

parish on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Living the Eucharistic Activity Kits allow us to share with the family our

understanding of the Mass. 160 families are participating.

Stations of the Cross – Fridays • Paulsboro - Every Friday at 11:45am

• Gibbstown – 7 pm - March 6 • Swedesboro – 7 pm - February 27, March 13 & 20

Note: March 13 is bilingual

Parish Penance Service – Monday March 23

Included in the Parish Mission

Fish Fry - Fridays – February 27 & March 20

Living Stations • Friday, March 27 – Teens Stations–Gibbstown 7 pm

• Friday, April 3 - Outdoor Stations–Swedesboro 1 pm

Fast and Abstinence Fast and Abstinence are 2 common penances in the Church.

There are particular times when we practice a penance

together and we are obligated to fast and abstain. Other times,

we can practice fast and abstinence as a personal penance.

Abstinence means we do not eat meat. Ash Wednesday,

Good Friday and all the Fridays in Lent are days of

abstinence. This regulation begins at the age of 14.

Fasting means we eat only one full meal on the Fast day.

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days when we fast. Two

other light meals are permitted, but eating between meals is not permitted. We are asked to fast from the age of 18 to 59.

By doing these and other penances we can realize interior

change of heart that is so necessary for all Christians.

Note: Pregnancy, ill health or heavy physical labor excuses

you from Fasting

Do You Use the Kitchen in the Parish Hall? Or

Do You Have Items Stored in the Kitchen? If you or your organization uses the Kitchen in the Parish Hall, please contact the Parish Office.

Tom Ramsey is in the process of cleaning/organizing the

Kitchen. Please let us know which items are yours so they do not get lost or misplaced.

Diocese of Camden Food Drive

At this time of the year, many food

pantries find themselves with empty

shelves while the requests for food are

still great. In response, The Diocese of Camden is

organizing its second annual “faithFULL” Food Drive.

On Sunday, March 1, every parish and school in the

diocese will be asked to bring food donations to their area

food banks. Our Parish will accept food donations at

designated locations in each Church for our Food Pantry.

Youth Ministry Ice Cream Social

On Sunday, February 22 there will be a Youth Group Ice Cream Social and

Faith Sharing in the Parish Hall in Swedesboro.

Youth in 5th to 12

th grade are invited to attend 5:30 pm

Mass in Swedesboro and then come to the Parish Hall

to join in the fun. Thank you, Ray Cooper

“Through The Eyes of a Teenager”

Live Stations - St. Clare of Assisi Parish

Youth Ministry would like to encourage

middle school, high school and college

students to come out and participate in this year’s Lenten

Meditation of the Live Stations on Friday, March 27. For more info or to sign up, please email our Youth

Minister Ray Cooper at rcooper@stclarenj.org. Come

out and be part of this Enriching Spiritual Event.

The Diocesan Youth Congress 2015 Written On Our Hearts! Teens in grades 8 - 12 are

invited on Sunday March 22 at St. Charles Borromeo

in Sicklerville to the Diocesan Youth Congress. This

event provides teens with a chance to make new friends,

explore their faith through service and connect more deeply with God. The schedule includes a dynamic

service event, inspiring prayer, and national speaker.

Contact Ray Cooper at rcooper@stclarenj.org or 856-467-0037 x303 or visit Youth Ministries at

www.camdendiocese.org. Begin Holy Week and Easter

by discovering how to bring faith alive!

Knights of Columbus News

Phillies Raffle - The Knights will have raffle

tickets for a Phillies Game Ticket Package available after all Masses the weekends of

February 28/March 1, and March 7/8.

Lenten Fish Fry Friday, February 27 & Friday, March 20

Parish Hall in Swedesboro 5 pm to 7 pm

Donation: $10/adult and $6/child (under 12) Children

under 5 are FREE. Tickets will be available after Masses

this weekend, the day of the Fish Fry and by contacting

Pete Patane at 856-467-1430. Come and enjoy great food &

fellowship!

Faith Formation The Office of Faith Formation provides spiritual formation in

a traditional religious education program (PREP), alternative

summer model (ASREP) and home school model (FREM) and

children over the age of reason (7) and older who are not

baptized or catechized. All students attending Catholic and

Public Schools are prepared for sacraments through the Office of Faith Formation. For more details, please visit our website:

http://www.stclarefaithform.parishesonline.com.

CAP Sessions

The Office of Child and Youth Protection is announcing CAP

(Child Assault Prevention) sessions. The policy of the diocese

is that adults will attend CAP once every five years.

Attendance is mandatory for anyone who has regular contact

with minors. Adults must attend CAP 1 before attending

CAP 2(Bullying Prevention) or CAP 3(Cyber Empowerment).

After five years, adults have the option of attending CAP 1

again if they prefer. To attend one of these classes, please email Diane.Diggons@camdendiocese.org or call the CAP

registration line in the Office of Child and Youth Protection at

856-583-6165. Please register at least five days before the

session you would like to attend.

Sessions offered in March 2015 for CAP 1:

Mon, March 2, 6pm, Holy Family, Sewell

Wed, March 4, 7pm, Gloucester Catholic High, Cafeteria

Wed, March 11, 7pm, St. Charles Borromeo, Sicklerville

Thurs, March 12, 7pm, St. Mary Regional School,

East Vineland, Media Center

Mon, March 16, 7pm, Bishop McHugh Regional School,

Cape May Court House, Library Wed, March 18, 7pm, Christ the King Reg. School,

Haddonfield, Church, Lower Level

Sessions offered in March 2015 for CAP 3:

Mon, March 16, 7pm, Holy Eucharist, Cherry Hill

Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass If in this calendar year of 2015 you are celebrating a 25,

50, or 60 years of marriage, please join us on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 3:30pm Mass at St. Bernadette

Church, St. Gianna Beretta Molla Parish,

1421 New Road, Northfield, NJ. Registration forms are available at St. Clare’s Parish

Office. Deadline is March 27, 2015. Light reception

will follow in St. Gianna’s Parish Hall.

Our Lady of Mercy Academy is holding new

student registration on Saturday, February 28 at 9:30am

for all new incoming students for the 2015-2016 school

year. Students can contact the main office 856-697-2008

x120 and fill out an application prior to registration.

Volunteer Tutors Needed Literacy New Jersey, Gloucester County Programs offers a fulfilling and flexible volunteer opportunity

tutoring adults in reading and/or English as a second

language. Tutor training dates are: March 12, 17, 26

April 2 & 9 from 6-9pm at the Washington Township

Municipal Building, 523 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell, NJ

08080. For more info, please contact 856-218-4743.

rpowers@literacynj.org

Guardian Angels Regional School

For more information about Guardian Angels Regional

School events and news, please visit us on the web at

www.gars-online.com.

Spring Benefit Dinner Dance Sponsored by Franciscan Missionary

Sisters of the Infant Jesus

Sunday, March 8, 2015 - 3 to 7 pm

Auletto’s Caterers 1849 Cooper Street, Almonesson, NJ

Music by the Giuliano Brothers Band

We have been blessed with seeing the completion of our

Mother Mary Joseph Center of Hospitality. Our Center of

Hospitality, along with the adjacent hermitage, have been

quite busy, affording priests, religious and lay people time

for reflection, prayerful discernment, or simple relaxation

with the Lord. The Annual Dinner Dance is the only

fundraiser to support this ministry and our delegation

house. Our Dinner Dance includes great food,

entertainment, baskets and fellowship…. it is truly a Fun

Event! For tickets contact Sr. Maria at 856-423-8680 or

fmijmdr@yahoo.com . Donation is $50 per person. Please

make checks payable to: FMIJ Sisters. Deadline for

turning in money and table count is February 15-21.

Gratefully, Sr. Angela, Sr. Jeri and Sr. Maria

Attention Veterans! Veterans Support Group Meetings

1st and 3

rd Saturdays starting March 7

Gibbstown Convent Lower Level from 9 - 10:30 am St. Clare of Assisi is hosting a pilot support group for veterans

who may be having difficulties transitioning back to civilian life or other issues that are specific to Veterans. Being with

others who have served, sharing your story and learning that

you are not alone in your struggles are reasons that many find

support groups helpful. Therapy will not be provided in this

setting. This group will focus on support and sharing.

Paul VI High School Presents Thoroughly Modern Millie. Evening

performances at Paul VI on February 20, 21, 27, & 28

at 7:30 pm. Matinee is at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday,

February 22. Tickets are $12 each for general

admission, and may be purchased at the door, or can be reserved by visiting our website at www.pvihs.org.

Download a ticket order form or email Nicole Estrella at

nestrella@pvihs.org. See our website for special events like Special Dinner Theater production and Alumni

Night at the Play.

We Are Called to hear Christ invite us to help those who are in need through these ministries:

SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - 52% “We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

You and Catholic Charities offices in each county of South Jersey, Special Ed programs, Hospital Chaplaincy, Health Services and St. John of God/Archbishop Damiano School bring Christ’s love to many souls in need.

EVANGELIZATION AND FAITH FORMATION - 9.4% “Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus … to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: Grace to you and peace from God our

Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 1

Lay leadership training, intercultural ministries, ministry with the deaf and persons with disabilities, marriage enrichment, adult faith formation, liturgical catechesis and other evangelization efforts, along with your gifts, kindle the fire of faith into a bright beacon for all to see.

YOUTH, YOUNG ADULT AND CAMPUS MINISTRIES - 5.5% “Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name; by the greatness of his might, and because he is strong in power not one is missing.” Isaiah 40:26

Your donation enables “Theology on Tap”, 3 college campus ministries, 2 Newman Centers, “Summer in the City”, a growing number of parish-based Youth Ministry programs and many more activities to enlighten and prepare our youth and young adults for the mission that God has chosen for them.

VOCATIONS, SEMINARIAN & PERMANENT DIACONATE FORMATION, CARE OF PRIESTS - 12% “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 Your support ensures that pastors and clergy continue to bring the light of Jesus into the world.

COMPASSIONATE OUTREACH - 2.8% “Every one should remain in the state in which he was called. Were you a slave when called? Never mind. But if you can gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity. For he who was called in the Lord as a slave is a freedman of the Lord. Likewise he who was free when called is a slave of Christ. You were bought with a price; do not become slaves of men. So, brethren, in whatever state each was called, there let him remain with God.” 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

By your gift to the House of Charity, you can calm the fears of many and lift them up with kindness, compassion and life direction through programs like the Romero Center, Good Counsel Homes, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center and other emergency relief services and programs as the needs arise.

POOR & NEEDY PARISHES AND SCHOOLS - 8.3% “When she had said this, she went and called her sister Mary, saying quietly, “The Teacher is here and is calling for you.” John 11:28

INCENTIVES FOR PARISH INITIATIVES - 10% “…who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not in virtue of our works but in virtue of his own purpose and the grace which he gave us in Christ Jesus ages ago...” 2 Timothy 1:9

When our parish collects its goal amount, up to 10% is returned to our parish for our local charitable needs. Additionally, 75% of all funds received above our parish goal will also be returned to our parish to foster our charitable and ministerial work.

Our goal here at St. Clare of Assisi Parish is $141,163.86.

We invite all parishioners to participate in this important effort. During Appeal

Weekend, please make your sacrificial gift to help continue the mission of the Church

here in the Diocese of Camden.

Estamos Llamados a escuchar a Cristo que nos invita a ayudar a aquellos que están en necesidad a través de estos ministerios:

SERVICIOS SOCIALES Y COMUNITARIOS - 52% “Sabemos que Dios dispone todas las cosas para bien de los que lo aman, a los cuales él ha llamado de acuerdo con su propósito.” Romanos 8:28

Usted y las oficinas de Caridades Católicas en cada condado del Sur de New Jersey, Programas de Educación Especial, Capellanías de Hospital, Servicios de Salud y la

escuela de San Juan de Dios/Arzobispo Damiano llevan el amor de Cristo a muchas almas en necesidad.

EVANGELIZACIÓN Y FORMACIÓN EN LA FE - 9.4% “Pablo, llamado por la voluntad de Dios a ser apóstol de Cristo Jesús… que en Cristo Jesús fueron santificados y llamados a formar su pueblo santo, junto con todos los que en todas partes invocan el nombre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Señor nuestro y del pueblo santo. Que Dios nuestro Padre y el Señor Jesucristo derramen sobre ustedes su gracia y su paz” 1 Corintios 1

La formación de líderes laicos, los ministerios interculturales, el ministerio con los sordos y personas con discapacidades, el enriquecimiento del matrimonio, la formación en la fe para adultos, la catequesis litúrgica y otros esfuerzos de evangelización, junto con sus donaciones, encienden el fuego de la fe en un faro luminoso para que todos puedan ver.

JÓVENES, ADULTOS JÓVENES Y PASTORAL UNIVERSITARIA - 5.5% “Levanten los ojos al cielo y miren: ¿Quién creó todo eso? El que los distribuye uno por uno y a todos llama por su nombre. Tan

grande es su poder y su fuerza que ninguno de ellos falta.” Isaías 40:26

Su donación hace posible "Teología en Tap", 3 Ministerios Universitarios, 2 Centros de Newman, "Verano en la Ciudad", un número creciente de programas de Pastoral Juvenil en las parroquias y muchas más actividades para informar y preparar a nuestros jóvenes y adultos jóvenes para la misión que Dios ha elegido para ellos.

VOCACIONES, FORMACIÓN DE SEMINARISTAS & DIÁCONOS PERMANENTES, CUIDADO DE SACERDOTES - 12% “Si mi pueblo, sobre el cual es llamado mi nombre se humilla, ora, me busca y deja su mala costumbre, yo lo escucharé desde el cielo, perdonaré sus pecados y devolveré la prosperidad a su país.” 2 Crónicas 7:14 Su apoyo asegura que los párrocos y el clero sigan llevando la luz de Jesús al mundo.

ALCANCE COMPASIVO - 2.8% “Cada uno debe permanecer en la condición en que fue llamado. ¿La llamada de Dios te llegó siendo esclavo? No te preocupes. Pero si puedes conseguir la libertad, no dejes pasar esa oportunidad. El que recibió la llamada del Señor siendo esclavo es un colaborador del Señor. Y el que fue llamado siendo libre se hace esclavo de Cristo. Ustedes han sido comprados a un precio muy alto; no se hagan esclavos de otros hombres. Por lo tanto hermanos, que cada uno viva para Dios en el mismo estado en que se encontraba al ser llamado.” 1 Corintios 7:17-24

Con su regalo para la Casa de la Caridad, usted puede calmar los temores de muchos y aliviarlos con bondad, compasión y para cambiar su vida a través de programas como el Centro Romero, Casas de Ayuda y Asesoramiento, el Centro Medico de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes y otros servicios y programas de ayuda de emergencia según se presenten las necesidades.

PARROQUIAS Y ESCUELAS POBRES Y NECESITADAS - 8.3% “Después de decir esto, ella fue a llamar a su hermana María y le dijo en secreto, “El Maestro está aquí y te llama” Juan 11:28

INCENTIVOS PARA LAS INICIATIVAS DE LA PARROQUIA - 10% “…nos salvó y nos ha llamado a formar un pueblo santo, no por lo que nosotros hayamos hecho, sino porque ese fue su propósito y por la bondad que ha tenido con nosotros desde la eternidad, por Cristo Jesús.” 2 Timoteo 1:9

Cuando nuestra parroquia logra alcanzar la cantidad de la meta trazada, hasta el 10% se devuelve a nuestra parroquia para nuestras necesidades caritativas locales. Además, el 75% de todos los fondos recaudados por encima de la meta de nuestra parroquia también será devuelto a nuestra parroquia para fomentar nuestro trabajo caritativo y ministerial.

Nuestra meta aquí en la Parroquia de Santa Clara de Asís es de $141,163.86.

Ahora invitamos a todos los feligreses a participar en este esfuerzo importante. Durante el fin de semana de la Campaña,

por favor haga el sacrificio de su regalo para ayudar a continuar con la misión de la Iglesia aquí en la Diócesis de Camden.

13th Guardian Angels Golf Classic

Beckett Golf Club

2387 Kings Highway Swedesboro, NJ 08085

Friday, May 1, 2015 Cost: $125 per player ($110 per player prior to March 15) Registration 11:00 AM Tee Off 12:00 PM

For golfers who want to bring their spouses to dinner or those who just want to come out for a night of fun, good food and a chance to win a great prize, the cost is $35.

Come out for a great day of golf to benefit:

Guardian Angels Regional School

Enjoy 18 holes of golf (including cart), lunch,

door prizes for each player and an exciting dinner

at Botto’s with basket raffles and awards... Longest drive contests

Closest to the pin challenge 2015 Spirit Chrysler Dodge Hole-in-One Shootout

Additional Par 3 Prizes

For golfing details or information to become a sponsor please contact Tom Yucis at 856-885-0184 or tcy_99@yahoo.com for