Our SIS ministry began in 2004, as we led Emmaus Retreats for the women of St. Clare.

5/18/24

Dear friends,

      PENTECOST!  I just love Pentecost and the reminders of the Holy Spirit come to our aid!
      Our friend Deacon Bill McNamara, who came to St. Clare's in August of 2015, will be celebrating the 17th anniversary of his ordination as Deacon this Sunday.  How blessed we have been to have him as our deacon for these almost-nine years.  God bless our Deacon Bill.  

       It is the time of year for new members on the Pastoral Council.  Nominations will begin this weekend and new members will  be welcomed in July. 

      In two weeks, June 2, Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast--9:30 to 1.  Always a treat!

      St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry needs:  white rice, peanut butter, pancake mix and syrup, cooking oils, detergent--both laundry and dish varieties.

      Junque and Jewels, our beloved rummage sale,  is coming mid-June, with the sale days June 21, 22, and 23. Volunteers are needed.  

You can sign up online--see bulletin for instructions.

Father Don put in the bulletin this weekend  the Prayer to the Holy Spirit, which has been a favorite of mine for many years. I always think it covers all of Life!   

Come Holy Spirit, fill my heart with your holy gifts.  

Let my weakness be penetrated with your strength this very day, that I may fulfill all the duties of my state conscientiously, that I may do what is right and just.  

Let my charity be such as to offend no one, and hurt no one's feeling; so generous as to pardon sincerely any wrong done to me.  

Assist me, O Holy Spirit, in all my trials of life: enlighten me in my ignorance, advise me in my doubts, strengthen me in my weakness, help me in all my needs, protect me in temptations and console me in afflictions.  

Graciously hear me, O Holy Spirit, and pour your light into my heart, my soul, and my mind.  

Assist me to live a holy life and to grow in goodness and grace. Amen.

Blessings on your Pentecost--and on your week ahead.

Sheila Cullen