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

6/1/25

Dear friends,

    We lost another dear Catholic friend last weekend with the death of retired Archbishop John Vlazny.  He served our Archdiocese for over 25 years. A saintly friend gone to his reward.

    Father Don will be gone this coming week for the Annual Priests' Retreat at Mt. Angel Abbey.  Let's pray for all our priests as they gather and pray.  God bless them all.

     We are losing to retirement two longtime St. Clare School teachers this year: Cathy Kollars and Lynn Napoli will both be retiring.  Morning mass on June 5 will be a school mass honoring them.  Other events are listed in the bulletin--please check the ways these longtime teachers, friends and helpers,  will be honored by our school and our parish.  

     This Thursday, June 5, will be our St. Clare Blood Drive--parish hall: 2:15 to 7 p.m.

      On Saturday, June 7--Eucharistic Adoration from 2-4 p.m.

      Pentecost Sunday, June 8:  Heritage potluck after mass.  See bulletin for more information.

    About ten days ago our dear Cathy Worrell passed away.  St. Clare School Secretary for 28 years--she was always a helper and friend even after she retired 6 years ago. Her funeral will be Thursday , June 19, at 1 p.m. with a reception afterwards in the parish hall.

      Junque and Jewels is coming--donations begin Saturday, June 21. and the sale will be June 27, 28, and 29.

     Have you been pondering the possibility of serving our parish on the Pastoral Council?  Two new members are needed.  

A fine prayer from St. Dominic:  May God the Father bless us. May God the Son send his healing among us.  May God the Holy Spirit move within us and give us eyes to see with, ears to hear with, and hands that his work might be done. . . . May the angel of peace watch over us and lead us at last by God's grace to the kingdom of Heaven. Amen.

God bless your first week in June,

Sheila Cullen