Westerly, Rhode Island

St. Clare Church 4 Saint Clare Way, Westerly, RI 02891

401-348-8765

NEW PARISHIONERS

Welcome! Please register with the parish by contacting the Parish Office or on our website. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

The schedule for the celebration of Baptism is arranged with the Pastor. (Baptisms are not celebrated during Lent.) Please call the Parish Office after the child is born. SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Confession is offered on Saturdays from 4 to 4:30 PM or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

Couples planning to marry should contact the Marriage Coordinator at 401-348-8765 at least one year before the wedding. MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUND

The Eucharist will be brought to the home of any person permanently or temporarily homebound. Please contact the Parish Rectory. PARISH CHOIR

The choir, under the direction of Parish Organist & Music Director Bruce Coon, meets for rehearsal on Thursday nights at 6 PM in the choir loft.

STAFF

Rev. Kenneth J. Suibielski, Pastor

Rev. Mr. Stephen Cote, Deacon

Rev. Mr. John D. McGregor, Deacon

Rev. Mr. Carl LaFleur, Retired Deacon

Mrs. Jennifer O’Connor, Parish Secretary

Ms. Alice Duffy, Campus Manager

Mrs. Diana Huff, Parish Accountant

Mr. Bruce Coon, Music Director

Mrs. Ellie Cote, Marriage Coordinator

Ms. Pamela Salimeno, Religious Education Director

MASS SCHEDULE Weekday Mass: 8 AM

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 PM Sunday Masses: 8 AM & 10 AM

Holy Days: DAY 8 AM VIGIL 5 PM

WATCH HILL CHAPEL Last weekend of June through Sunday of Labor Day

Sunday Mass 8:30 AM ONLY

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM

Rectory and Office Phone 401-348-8765 Fax 401-315-5273

stclareri2@cox.net Website: stclarewesterly.com

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION stclarewesterly.com

Eternal Rest

Cornelius “Connie” Abate

was buried from St. Clare Church on Thursday, February 1, 2018

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

Religious Education 2017 - 2018

Class schedules and registration forms are available on the Calendar and Education tabs of the St. Clare website, stclarewesterly.com

Class for Grades 1 - 5

Monday, February 5, 12 & 26, at 6 PM in the Par ish Center

Class for Grades 6 and 7

Sunday, February 4, 11 & 25, at 11 AM in the Par ish Center

Confirmation - Grade 8

Sunday, February 4, 11 & 25, at 11 AM in the lower level of the rectory

Questions? Please contact Pam Salimeno at 401-952-1239.

2018 Mass Book

The Mass Book is now open through September2018.

Masses can be booked by phone, by visiting the parish office, or by email.

Mass Donations

Weekend $25 Weekday $15 Unannounced $10

End of Year Tax Statements

Statements for the 2017 tax season have been mailed out. If for some reason you do not receive your

statement or there is a discrepancy in your totals, please call Jenn in the parish office at 401-348-8765.

If you use E-Giving, you can retrieve your statement through

your online account.

Things happen and numbers can differ, but they can easily be corrected. In the case of a

donation total discrepancy, please be sure to have copies of the

cashed checks, bank or credit card statement.

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St. Clare Church Polish Easter Supper and Silent Auction

Sunday, April 22, 2018, at 5 PM in the Parish Center (Doors open at 4 PM)

Wine & Beer will be available

Adults $30 Children under 12 $10

Be sure to put this event on your calendar! There will be delicious food, live entertainment, dancing, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. Last year’s Silent Auction was such an incredible success and fun event. Your help is needed to gather items for this year’s auction. The committee is seeking the following donations:

Event tickets (sport and theater) Business or company quality services Gift cards (beauty salons, gift shops, garden centers) Admissions to cultural activities (museums, aquariums, zoos) Hand crafted items

Any of these items would be most appreciated. Contact Susan Dumouchel

at 401-322-1184 for more information regarding the Silent Auction.

St. Clare Bereavement Support Group

lead by Geri Wiitala will meet on February 15 at 11 AM.

This group will gather in the parish center, classroom #1, closest to the foyer.

Men and women of all ages who have lost their loved ones are welcome.

Mrs. Wiitala is a certified bereavement counselor and holds master’s degrees in

counseling and education.

St. Clare Stewardship Ministry Corner

• The Stewardship Ministry will meet on Monday, February 26, at 7 PM in the lower recto-ry. All are invited.

• The Prayer Ministry is dedicated to those who request our prayers. To join this ministry or to send a prayer intention, please write in the Book of Intentions near the Baptistry or e-mail mbrockmann@cox.net .

• The Respect Life Ministry seeks to promote and protect the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death. The ministry meets the Third Wednesday of every month at 8:30 AM from April through September, in the Parish Center. Rosary is said before the 8 AM Mass on the first Friday of every month year-round. All are welcome.

• The Hospitality Ministry provides a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere for members of the St. Clare community and visitors, as well as new parishioners, to meet and interact with one another in a positive way. This ministry provides opportunities to promote parish fellowship and, when necessary, to assist the Pastor with special events. Meetings take place the first Thursday of every month at 8:30 AM in the Parish Center. *The next meeting will be on March 1. All are welcome.

• The Helping Hands Ministry reaches out to those who are needy, elderly, sick or in need of bereavement consolation. This ministry meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 4 PM in the Parish Center. Enter through the door in the rear parking area. Please feel free to come to these meetings; new faces are always welcome. *The next meeting will be on February 6.

• The Men’s Prayer Group follows a process

that is prayerful and relaxing, but one that can lead to a deeper appreciation of the scripture. No special training or biblical knowledge is needed, only the openness to understand better what God is revealing through his scripture. The group meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month in the classroom of the St. Clare Parish Center. The next session will be on Tuesday, February 6 and 20, from 7 PM to 8:30 PM.

Mardi Gras Breakfast

Tuesday, February 13,

in the Parish Hall after the 8 AM Mass

All are welcome to enjoy great food and conversation.

Enders Island 1 Enders Island, Mystic, CT

Youth Mental Health First Aid

February 10, from 8 AM to 12:30 PM and February 11, from 1 PM to 6 PM

With Robert Harrison, M.D. and S. Scott Mueller

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is an 8 hour public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the

importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing

and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and

self-help care.

This program is free. Please pre-register by calling 860-536-0565 or online at www.endersisland.com.

Brought to you as part of an initiative of the Washington

County Coalition for Children.

Monday – 2/5/18 Server - Azzinaro Lector - Murphy

Eucharistic Minister Schackner-Schackner

Tuesday – 2/6/18 Server - Azzinaro

Lector - Nolan Eucharistic Minister

Schackner-Schackner

Wednesday - 2/7/18 Server - L. Schackner

Lector - Serra Eucharistic Minister Martone-Maloney

Thursday – 2/8/18

Server - L. Schackner Lector - Slusarczyk

Eucharistic Minister Martone-Maloney

Friday - 2/9/18

Server - DeSantos Lector - Swain

Eucharistic Minister Sylvestre-Trainor

Lay Minister Daily Mass Schedule for February 5 to 9

Altar Server Schedule

Sat. - February 10- 5 PM CB - Charles Morrison

Sun. – Feb. 11 - 8 AM

CB - Ryan Brinton

Sun. – Feb. 11- 10AM CB - Michael Slusarczyk

IB - Alex Pendola

Private Homes A - Anne Pearce B - Lynn Piola

Nursing Home WHM

- Peg Nolan

Saturday February 10 5 PM Mass Lectors - Terri Gervasini & Mario Celico Tabernacle - Eucharist - Carol Piezzo Cup 1 - Stephen McAllister Cup 2 - Marianne McAllister Baptistry - Eucharist - Deb Cass Cup - Rick Cass Sunday February 11 8 AM Mass Lectors – Betsy Serra & James Crowley Tabernacle - Eucharist - Jim Maloney Cup 1 - Barbara Bliven Cup 2 - Sam Azzinaro Baptistry - Eucharist - Carol Azzinaro Cup - Alice Visgilio Sunday February 11 10 AM Mass Lectors - Gina Laudone & Joe Walker Tabernacle - Eucharist - Joe Abbott Cup 1 - Sandra Abbott Cup 2 - Mark Gordon Baptistry - Eucharist - Trish DeWolf Cup - Greg Avedisian

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Weekday Readings

Monday, February 5 St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr 8:00 AM +Catherine & Thomas Fiore by Betsy & Geoff Serra Tuesday, February 6 St. Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs 8:00 AM +Jack Andersen by his wife Wednesday, February 7 Weekday 8:00 AM +Wini Maden Riley by her family Thursday, February 8 Weekday/St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin 8:00 AM +Angelo Urso by Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Trapp Friday, February 9 Weekday 8:00 AM +Paul & Sarah Miceli by Arthur & Angela Smith Saturday, February 10 Vigil of the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM +Ferris & Tufia Bookataub by Elaine Steidle Sunday, February 11 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM +Edmund Bialaski by Barry & Joyce W azer 10:00 AM +Herman Gallati by Jeanette McLaughlin

Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-15; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mk 1:40-45