December3,2017 FirstSundayofAdvent
1950JunctionBlvd.,Roseville,CA95747•(916)772-4717•www.stclareroseville.org
St.ClareCatholicChurchAfaith- illedcommunityasDisciplesofChrist
MassSchedule:Saturday:5:00pmSunday:7:30am,9:30am,11:30am and5:00pmMonday-Saturday:8:30amFirstSunday:SpanishMass1:30pmFirstWednesday:MotherofPerpetualHelpMass6:30pmFirstSaturday:FilipinoMass7:00pmConfessions:Tuesday4:00pm-6:00pmSaturday9:00am-10:30amorbyappt.
EucharisticAdoration:Friday12:00noon-7:00pmBaptisms:CalltheParishOf ice(evenbeforethebirthofthebaby)forpreparationtimes.
Weddings&Quinceañeras:CalltheParishOf ice;Atleastsixmonthsnoticerequired.ParishStaff:Rev.GeorgeT.Snyder,Jr.,PastorRev.CarloTejano,ParochialVicarRev.LiammacCarthy,PastorEmeritusMarinkoKraljevich,DeaconCarlKube,DeaconActive/RetiredNedQuigley,DeaconActive/RetiredPaulaStaszkow,ParishDirectorJojoLazaro,CoordinatorofLiturgyDulceVargas,ParishAdmin.AssistantKellyRisse,ParishAdmin.AssistantStephanieRoth,ParishBookkeeperAgnesSoria,Coordinatorof Baptism-5thGradeMinistryTimRumery,Coordinatorof 6th-12thGradeMinistryTracyKaschmitter,FaithFormationAsst.EdgarBurgos,MaintenanceSupervisor
ParishOf iceHours:Monday-Thursday:9:00am-5:00pmFriday:9:00am-3:00pmPhone:772-4717Fax:772-4152
St.ClareParishMissionStatement
We,theparishionersofSt.ClareCatholicChurch,areajoyfulandwelcomingEucharisticCommunity,unitedbyourfaithinJesusChrist.WeareapeopleofmanybackgroundswhopraytogetherandworktogetherasdisciplesofChrist.
Weuseourtime,talentandtreasureinservicetooneanotherandall.www.facebook.com/stclareroseville
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LITURGYANDPRAYERFROMTHEPARISHDIRECTORPleaseprayforthereposeoftheSoulof:
DeloresRice+ WattClinch+
MassReadingsfortheWeekofDecember4–December10,2017Monday: Is2:1-5;Ps122:1-9;Mt8:5-11Tuesday: Is11:1-10;Ps72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17; Lk10:21-24Wednesday: Is25:6-10a;Ps23:1-6;Mt15:29-37Thursday: Is26:1-6;Ps118:1,8-9,19-21,25-27a; Mt7:21,24-27Friday: Gn3:9-15,20;Ps98:1-4;Eph1:3-6,11-12; Lk1:26-38Saturday: Is30:19-21,23-26;Ps147:1-6;Mt9:35-10:1, 5a,6-8Sunday: Is40:1-5,9-11;Ps85:9-14;2Pt3:8-14; Mk1:1-8
MassandDevotiontoOurMotherofPerpetualHelp
FirstWednesdayofeverymonth,6:00pm
JobOpeningsatSt.Clare:St.ClareCatholicChurchinRoseville,Ca.,seeksafriendly,hospitable,bilingual(EnglishandSpanish)frontdeskreceptionisttojoinourfaith- illed,energeticandfast-pacedteam.Asaministerof irstimpression,itisthefrontdeskreceptionist’sjobtowarmlywelcomeparishionerstoourparishinpersonoronthephone.Inaddition,thereceptionistprovidesadministrativesupportasneededandregistrationandschedulingofquinceanerasandweddings.TheidealcandidatehasgoodwrittenandverbalskillsinEnglishandSpanish,computerskills(MicrosoftWordandExcel),isateamplayerandisapracticingCatholicingoodstandingwiththeChurch.Thisisapart-time,non-exemptpositionhasaregularworkscheduleofMonday-Thursday9:00am-1:00pm;Friday9:00am-12:00pm.Onoccasion,thejobrequiressomeeveningandweekendwork.PleasesendacoverletterandresumetoPaulaStaszkow,ParishDirector,[email protected].——————————————————————————St.ClareCatholicChurchinRoseville,Ca.,seeksafriendly,hospitable,bilingual(EnglishandSpanish)frontdeskreceptionisttojoinourfaith- illed,energeticandfast-pacedteam.Asaministerof irstimpression,itisthefrontdeskreceptionist’sjobtowarmlywelcomeparishionerstoourparishinpersonoronthephone.Inaddition,thereceptionistprovidesadministrativesupportasneededandregistrationandschedulingofquinceanerasandweddings.TheidealcandidatehasgoodwrittenandverbalskillsinEnglishandSpanish,computerskills(MicrosoftWordandExcel),isateamplayerandisapracticingCatholicingoodstandingwiththeChurch.Thisisapart-time,non-exemptpositionwitharegularworkscheduleofMonday-Thursday1:00-5:00pm;Friday12:00-3:00pm.Onoccasion,thejobrequiressomeeveningandweekendwork.PleasesendacoverletterandresumetoPaulaStaszkow,ParishDirector,[email protected].
MassIntentions December2–December9,2017Saturday(12/02) 5:00pm RayPhelps-SpecialIntention 7:00pm MariaLuzTuazonReyes+Sunday(12/03) 7:30am RicarteRamos&MariaA.DelaCruz+ 9:30am LeonaWard–SpecialIntention 11:30am MariaDangThiTan+ 1:30pm SoulsofPurgatory 5:00pm ThePeopleoftheParish LaryEspos+ KarenSiino–SpecialIntenionMonday(12/04) 8:30am Ed&KevinWalsh+Tuesday(12/05) 8:30am MarylouAlejandro+Wednesday(12/06) 8:30am Norma&RomeoSamoy+ 6:30pm Tifurcio&ConsolacionAllena+Thursday(12/07) 8:30am ArthurHorway+ 6:30pm Joseph–SpecialIntenionFriday(12/08) 8:30am PatriciaAnnCampagna+ 6:30pm EdAlameida+ CadenceKulonis+Saturday(12/09) 8:30am LoreeLippsmeyer –SpecialIntention 5:00pm ThePeopleoftheParish
RuthKaiser+
NextWeekend’sSpecialCollection:RetirementFundforReligious“ThankstosupportfromtheRetirementFundforReligious,wearenowinamuchbetterpositiontocareforourelders,”writesareligioussister.Yourdonationhelpsherreligiouscommunityandhundredsofotherprovideforagingmembersandplanforlong-termneeds.Pleasegivetonextweek’sRetirementFundforReligiouscollection.
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UPCOMINGMEETINGSANDEVENTSSat.&Sun.,Dec.2-3 AdventWreathSales(YouthMinistryfundraiser) afterMasses NarthexSat.&Sun.,Dec.2-3 PickupTamalesfromfundraiser afterMasses MorrisCenterSaturday,Dec.2 ImmaculateHeartofMaryDevotion after8:30amMass ChurchSaturday,Dec.2 FilipinoMassandPotluck 7:00pm ChurchSunday,Dec.3 SpanishMass 1:30pm ChurchSunday,Dec.3 SpecialNeedsFaithFormationClass 3:30-4:30pm St.LukeroomTuesday,Dec.5 ForeverYoungChristmasPotluck after8:30amMass MorrisCenterWednesday,Dec.6 Rosary 6:00pm ChurchWednesday,Dec.6 Mass&DevotiontoOurLadyofPerpetualHelp 6:30pm ChurchSaturday,Dec.9 Infant/ChildBaptismPreparationClass 2:30-4:30pm St.LukeroomTuesday,Dec.12 FeastofOurLadyofGuadalupeCelebration 5:00-8:00am Church
FOCUSONMINISTRY
Judging: - Slogan - Visual - Overall Impact
3 Age Groups: * 5-7 years old * 8-10 years old * 11-14 years old
Posters must be
11x17 inches
Completed entry form must be
attached to each poster.
PostersmaybedroppedoffintheParishOf ice.Questions?NeedEntryForms?ContactBobAccacianat726-4480(message)[email protected].
St. Clare Knight of Columbus #12880
Keep CHRIST in Christmas Youth Poster Contest
Due:
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YouCanHelpBeautifyOurChurchSt.ClareArt&EnvironmentMinistryisacceptingdonationstodecorateourchurchforChristmas.Yourgenerosityhelpsprovidelowers,greenplants,anddecorationstomakeourchurchabeautifulandprayerfulplacetoworship,notonlyatChristmas,butthroughouttheliturgicalyear.Fromyourdonationswehaveboughtmanger igures,theAdventWreath,andthestatuesofMaryandSt.Clare.Envelopesfordonationsareinthecollectionenvelopesmailedtoyourhouseandinthepews.Art&EnvironmentMinistrygreatlyappreciatesyoursupport!
Giving Trees are here!
Please take a tag from one of the trees to purchase a gift for a neighbor in need.
Gifts must be returned to the narthex by Sunday, Dec. 17. Please put gift cards in the wall safe.
RosesforOurLadyofGuadalupeQuieredonardosdocenasderosasparaprepararlaimagendeNSdeGuadalupe?PorfavorllameaLetydeAlba549-8921.WouldyouliketodonatetwodozenrosestopreparetheimageofOurLadyofGuadalupe?Pleasecall,LetydeAlbaat549-8921.
St.ClareArt&EnvironmentMinistryTheArt&EnvironmentMinistryiscomprisedofmenandwomenwhoenjoymakingthechurchabeautifulandprayerfulplacetoworship.Theydecoratethechurchaccordingtoeachliturgicalseasonbypreparing loralarrangements,maintainingplantsand lowersandpreparingseasonaldisplayssuchastheMangerSceneandtheAdventWreath.Theyenjoyworkingtogether,andhavefoundlastingandtreasuredfriendships.Formoreinformation,ortojoinourteam,pleasecontactKathyCarajanat773-0491.
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TheRiteofChristianInitiationofAdults
• WhatisittobeCatholic?• IsbecomingCatholicsomethingyouarethinkingabout?• AreyouCatholicbutnevercompletedtheSacramentsofInitiation(Con irmationand/orEucharist)?JoinusonWednesdaysat7:00pmintheSt.LukeRoom.NoRSVPisnecessary—justcome!WewouldlovetoassistyouonyourjourneyhometotheCatholicFaith.FormoreinformationcallKenCrawfordat772-4763.
CatholicMarriageCeremonyAreyouCatholicandmarriedinacivilornon-Catholicceremony?WouldyouliketobemarriedintheCatholicChurch?St.ClareisfacilitatingceremoniesinourChurchtoconvalidatenon-Catholicmarriages.TheCatholicSacramentofMatrimonyisnecessaryforaCatholictoreceivetheEucharistandothersacraments.Youareeligibleforaconvalidationceremonyifyouaremarriednowandhavenopreviousmarriages.Somepaperworkandasmallamountofpreparationarerequired.WewouldalsoliketohelpcoupleswhohavepreviousmarriagestoobtainanannulmentandbemarriedintheCatholicChurch.PleasecallDeaconCarlKubeat772-4717 [email protected] toseehowwecanhelpyou.
SACRAMENTSANDCATECHESIS
Youth1stgradeandolderwithdevelopmentaldisabilitiesareinvitedtoattendthisinclusiveandspirit- illedfaithformationprogramonthe irstSundayofeverymonthfrom3:30to4:30pminSt.Lukeroom(EvangelistCenter).Studentswillworkwiththeirparentsandcatechists,focusingonpreparationtoreceivetheirsacraments,sharingfellowshipandworkingontheskillsnecessarytoattendMassandparticipateinparishlife.Thereisnocost.
Allarewelcome!Formoreinformation,ortoregister,contactAgnesSoriaat772-4717,ext.113.
St. Clare
Adapted Faith Formation
AdventWreathsandCandlesYouthMinistrywillbesellingAdventcandles,wreathsandmoreafteralloftheMassesontheweekendofDecember2and3.Ember/IgniteFamilyPotluckSunday,December17from6:00-8:00pmByfamilylastnames:
A-F=AppetizersG-L=DessertsM-R=SidedishS-Z=SaladMaindishprovidedbyYouthMinistry.
www.instagram.com/ignite.hs
www.facebook.com/groups/ignite.hsTimRumery,Coordinatorof6th-12thGradeMinistry916-772-4717ext.118of ice•[email protected]
IGNITE:HighSchoolMinistrySundays:6:00-8:30pmInLaSalle&St.FrancisroomsDecember3:IsaiahWho?10:PrayWithoutCeasing17:ChristmasFamilyPotluck24:NoIgnite-Christmas31:NoIgnite-NewYear
EMBER:MiddleSchoolMinistry2nd&4thMondays:6:30-8pmInSt.Matthew&St.Markrooms
December2/3:AdventWreathSales11:AreWeMissingthePoint?17:ChristmasFamilyPotluck25:NoEmber-Christmas
Faith Formation SACPREP2MANDATORY
PARENTMEETINGSunday,December3,3:00-4:30pmORMonday,December4,6:30-8:00pmInMorrisCenter
Agnes Soria, Coordinator of Baptism-5th Grade Ministry [email protected] ● 772-4717 ext. 113
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WeeklyRosary AllareinvitedtoourWeeklyRosaryonWednesdaysat9:15aminSt.Clareroom.ContactLisaat297-7887 orMargaretat788-1026 formoreinformation. StayaftertheRosaryandjoininour
KnittingGroup.Beginnersandexpertsareallwelcome.Wehavesuppliestogetyoustarted!
MINISTRY
RespectLifeMinistryAllarewelcometojoinintheexcitingthingshappeningatSt.ClaretosupportthedignityofLIFE!OurmeetingsareheldonthethirdMondayofeverymonthat6:30pm inSt.Matthewroom.OurnextmeetingisMonday,Dec.18.Formoreinformation,contactWayneJensenat871-6020 orRonanMcNamaraat473-3511orvisitourministrypageatwww.stclareroseville.com/respect-life-ministry.WalkforLife-January27,2018St.ClarewillhaveabustotheSanFranciscowalkonceagainthisyear.Comeandpeacefullywitnessforthesanctityoflifewithpeoplefromalloverthenation.Thecostis$35foradultsand$30foryouthandseniors.GetyourticketsintheParishOf iceearlyasthebus illsupquickly.TheKnights’Corner
"KeepChristinChristmas"PosterContestCallingall5-14yearoldartistsintheParish.!We'relookingforcreativewaystocontinuethemessageof"KeepChristinChristmas!"Createaposter11x17inchesinsizeandgetanentryformfromtheParishOf iceoremailBobAccacianatbaccacian@gmail.com.EachpostermustbesubmittedwithaKofCentryform.When inished,pleasebringtheposterandentryformtotheParishOf icebyWednesday,Dec.27.That'sawholemonthofdrawingandknowingthetruemeaningofChristmas!Prizeswillbeawarded.GoodLuck!
NewYear'sEveGala-Sunday,Dec.31ThisParishFundraiserisgoingtobeEXCITING!Talkwithyourfriends,neighborsandfamilyandreserveatableorsingleticketstoenjoyoneofourParish'smostpopularevents.LivemusicbylocalbandDomitra!Anexquisitelyprepareddinnerwithdessertwillbeservedbeforethe9:00pmlivefeedofNYC'sballdrop.Ticketsare$40andadiscountwillbegiventotablesof8reservedinadvance.Don'twait!
ForeverYoungChristmasPotLuckTuesday,December5afterthe8:30amMass
PleasenotethechangeofdateandtimeJoinusinMorrisCenterandbringapotluckdishtoshare.Ifyoulike,bringagiftforthegiftexchange.JojoLazaro,ourparishliturgist,willleadusinasingalong!
SocialConcernsNewsHelp Fill a Backpack For Someone in Need! We are going to give out backpacks to the homeless this year thru the North Highlands Christian Food Ministry and the Gathering Inn. The backpacks will take the place of the Christmas stockings of years past. You may pick up a backpack 10 minutes before or 10 minutes after every Sunday Mass. Items needed to fill the backpacks include:
• $5 gift books for McDonald’s or Burger King Please select from only the suggested items.
It is not expected that you include all of the items. Please return your donations to the narthex by
Sunday, December 21 Thank you for your generosity! –———————————————————Theonlyfooditemwearecollectingforour
Christmasdistributionaresmallcansofgreenbeans.Thankyoufordonating!–—————————————————ThankyouforthecontinuedsupportofourWinterCoatDrive.ItisgoingwellandwillcontinuethroughFebruary.Wearestillmostinneedofmen’scoatsandadultsocks. –———————————————————
SpecialThankstoourYouthMinistryvolunteerswhohelpedwithdistributionday.–——————————————JoinusforournextmeetingonThursday,Dec.14at6:30pmintheLaSalleandSaintFrancisrooms.FormoreinformationaboutSocialConcernspleasecallBillDurboroughat865-4254.
• Mittens/Gloves • Stocking Cap • Comb/Brush • Deodorant
• Hand Cream • Chewing Gum
• Scarves • Shampoo • Tissues
• Toothbrush • Chap Stick
• Candy
• Socks • Soap
• Toothpaste • Sunscreen
• Razors
ThisAdvent…CELEBRATE theManyCultures
ofSt.ClareOurLadyofGuadalupeCelebrationDecember12,5:00-8:00amWakeUpEarlyandCelebrateOurLadywiththisbeautifulHispanictradition!5:00amProcession&Rosary;5:30amMananitaswithmariachi;6:00amSolemnMassenEspañol;7:00amReception;8:30amMassinEnglish.SponsoredbytheSt.ClareHispanicMinistry.
SimbangGabiNovenaDecember15-23GetyourheartreadyforthejoyofChristmaswiththisreverentFilipinotradition!JointheministriesandculturalgroupsofSt.ClareforMassfor9daysbeforeChristmas!EachMassisfollowedbyareceptionhostedbyadifferentSt.ClareMinistry.December16,17and23Massat5pm(weekendMasses)December15,18,20,21,and22Massat6:30pmDecember19atthe8:30amMass(duetoAdventReconciliationandPenance Serviceintheevening). SponsoredbytheFilipinoMinistrywithhelpfromseveralotherministries.
ChoirConcert&Multi-CulturalReceptionDecember16,1:00pmComeone,comeall!OurSt.Clareall-choirChristmasconcertisatreasuredtraditioninourparish.FatherGeorgeandFr.Carlohaveaveryspecialtreatforyouandtherewillbedeliciousmulti-culturalappetizersandbakedgoodsafterwardsinMorrisCenter.Averyspecialguestwillmakeanappearancetovisitandtakephotoswithchildrenofallages.Don'tmissout!Markyourcalendarsnow.Admissionisfree.Bringthewholefamily!SponsoredbySt.ClareMusicMinistries.
ForMoreInformation,call772-4717,orvisitwww.stclareroseville.org,orfacebook@stclareroseville!
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