I am sure that you have seen all the construction on the roofs at the gym and the school. Before Father Martin left he continued to make improvements to our campus. The roof project was one that was needed because there were leaks in some places of the building and the roof was simply at the end of its usage. The project consists of a complete replacement of the roof over the gym and part of the school section. The last part of the roofing work on the gym is the sheet metal. COVID has affected the manufacturing of sheet metal. The roofing company does not anticipate receiving it until mid to late August. The sheet metal work will not impede opening or functioning of school. Once the sheet metal is received, the work will be finished. The roofing for the school section is expected to be completed by the end of July. This section will also need sheet metal which will be completed at the same time as the gym. We also did some roof work on the church which was completed back in April. This project is being funded through the maintenance fund that many give to and our general operating fund. Through the regular generosity of our Parish we were able to cover this expense without a special appeal. Keeping the roofs updated is another way we are investing in the future of SCA! 

If you heard Father Auer’s homily last weekend he shared a little bit about how important the offertory procession is at the Mass. This is an integral part where the faithful offer to God their sacrifices. The offertory is also known as the preparation of the gifts and it assumed great importance from the beginning in the early church. St. Augustine was impressed by a fifth-century procession of gifts in Rome in which the faithful brought from their own homes things from their kitchen tables. St. Augustine called this an “admirable exchange.” “From the very beginning, Christians have brought, along with the bread and wine for the Eucharist, gifts to share with those in need” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1351). Tithing and almsgiving are acts of worship (2 Corinthians 9:10-15) and express not only our desire to help those in need but also our generosity to God. Thank you to our hospitality ministers who are helping to make this part of the Mass run smoothly. We will once again be looking for families to bring up the offertory, so if a hospitality minister invites yours, please consider helping. “Pray, brothers and sisters that my sacrifice and yours” — not only bread and wine, but what they symbolize: our work, struggles, joys, money, our very lives — “may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.” 

An individual may ask a priest to offer a Mass for several reasons: for example, in thanksgiving, for the intentions of another person (such as on a birthday or anniversary), or, as is most common, for the repose of the soul of someone who has died. One must never forget the infinite graces that flow from the Sacrifice of the Mass which benefit one’s soul. When a priest offers Holy Mass, he has three intentions: First, to offer the Mass reverently and validly in accord with the norms of the Church. Second, to offer the Mass in union with the whole Church and for the good of the whole Church. Third, to offer the Mass for a particular intention. There are still many openings in our calendar to have the Holy Mass offered for your intentions at St Clare. The usual offering to the priest is $10. If you would like to request a Mass please contact Claudia in the Parish Office and she’ll be happy to get a Mass intention scheduled.

 

Fr. Anthony R. Yates 

Pastor

The end of summer is quickly approaching and we want to welcome you back and help you to get back in the groove of the school year.  August 14th, we are going to knock your socks off with fun, faith, and more fun for all ages!  We will start in the morning with a talk from Jane Guenther.  She will help us to discover our Spiritual Gifts.  While that is happening the kids ages 18 mos - 8th grade will be broken into different groups to have fun and embrace their relationship with Jesus.  Then we will wrap up the night with some dancing, a fun game of Family Feud as the priests go head to head.  Food, fun, a DJ, and a photo booth will all be involved. 

This week we will highlight the middle school event that will be happening that week!  EDGE is coming back!

On Saturday, August 14th, we will gather in the Life Teen room (Middle Hallway) to launch our EDGE program for 2021-2022. Join us for some competitive games, a tour of the Youth spaces, and a talk from Alyssa to launch us into a year of growing in relationship with Jesus and those around us!
WHO: Open to ALL Middle Schoolers (6th-8th) - bring your friends!
WHEN: Saturday, August 14th, 2021, 10:00am-12:00pm
WHERE: SCA's Life Teen Room (located in the middle hallway)

We are looking for Moms, Dads, and anyone else who is willing to be a part of our EDGE core team of volunteers for the year. You will be working with Alyssa, Fr. Andrew, and high school students to help facilitate our monthly events. We have many options for volunteering, and let me tell you...Parents often times make the best Middle School core members. Please contact Alyssa Norberg if you are interested or would like more information! (anorberg@saintclareofassisi.org)