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St. Francis Catholic School Kindergarten students learning about St. Clare! Thank you to the Women of St. Francis for making such a beautiful prayer garden for our parish community!

Good afternoon all! I have many things for this weekend. Hope you are all well and enjoying this little break in the weather.

Please click the link below to access the April 24th 4:15 p.m. streamed Mass.

April 24th - 4:15 p.m.

Please make a note that beginning on Monday, April 26th, the Church will close at 3 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for cleaning. It will remain open until 4 p.m. on Thursday for Adoration and Friday for the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

Please welcome Courtney Struna as our new ministry head for Respect Life. We have set up a group on Flocknote for those who would like to join the Respect Life Ministry. Courtney has provided me with some information on a movie that you all can sign up for to view. Please read the instructions below:

Please click on the button below to register to view the movie " Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton" The movie is being released for viewing on Saturday, April 24 at 7:00 pm until 7:00 pm on April 26th. It requires registration.The movie can be viewed online for free, although there is an opportunity to contribute to the funding of this project offered when you register.

This is an inspiring film about the life of Father Patrick Peyton. Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C devoted his priestly life to spreading the devotion to Mary and encouraging family prayer, especially the Rosary. He used radio, television, film and 540 Rosary Rallies worldwide to accomplish his mission. Today, Father Peyton's message that The Family that Prays Together Stays Together" is still well known around the world. Father Peyton's cause for sainthood was officially opened in 2001 and he is currently named Venerable, hopefully he will soon be known as a Saint for Family Prayer! Please share this message and plan to watch this wonderful film with your family. Thank you! Courtney

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St. Clare Prayer Garden dedication - Please join us on Saturday, April 24 after the 8:30 am Mass, when Fr. Mike will bless our completed Prayer Garden on Saturday, April 24 in a short ceremony. All parishioners are invited.

The Knights of Columbus will be outside on the plaza this weekend, before and after all Masses, conducting their Annual Tootsie Roll Drive. All donations will go towards Programs for Exceptional People (PEP) which is dedicated to enhancing the lives of adults with special needs. The Knights wish to thank you in advance for your kind support.

Attached, please find Father Jairo's homily for you all to read. Hope you enjoy this one also.

Sermon 04 23 2021.docx

I take the Lord at His word. Faith is a gift from God. Without it there would be no life. And our work, to be fruitful and beautiful, has to be built on faith. Love and faith go together. They complete each other.

St. Mother Teresa