12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
&
Father's Day
Doors
NOW Open
One Hour
Before Mass
Come in, relax and
pray to your heavenly Father with Jesus who is here in the Blessed Sacrament in the Power of the Holy Spirit!
Weekends:
Doors close five minutes after start of Sunday Mass, so doorpersons can go in to attend Mass.
Doors close five minutes after start of Sunday Mass, so doorpersons can go in to attend Mass.
Weekdays:
Doors remain open during Mass because we never reach our limit of 275 people.
We have to limit attendance to 25% seating.
Weekdays:
Doors remain open during weekday Masses because we never reach 275 attendance.
Doors remain open during weekday Masses because we never reach 275 attendance.
Spiritual Resources
If you are looking for information and ideas to manage these uncertain times and stay close to church and God, check out our parish and diocese websites .
St Clare Church
https://saintcofa.com/resources
Diocese of Phoenix
https://dphx.org/stayhealthy/pray/
We pray
for all who are suffering from COVID-19 related illness or loss of jobs, and especially for our healthcare professionals and emergency responders. May they find their strength in the Lord and the love of friends and family.
Amen.
If you or parishioners you know are in need of our pastoral care and outreach, please call us at 623-546-3444.
New Local COVID-19 Mandates
Read near the bottom of this message.
Saturday June 20
- 4:00 p.m. Mass, join us in church and live-stream Facebook YouTube
Holy Communion also provided after Mass until approx 5:30.
Sunday June 21
If you are still unable to join us at Sunday Masses, please consider attending once a week at a daily Mass where you can easily find a space far from others where you might be more comfortable.
Mondays through Fridays
Confessions
Monday 5pm - 6pm (except holidays)
Friday 5pm - 6pm (except holidays)
*** We are inside church in the main body of the church (nave/transepts) to avoid the small spaces in the confessonals. Therefore, we are unable to offer Confessions on Saturdays before Mass because people are entering church for Mass and therefore would limit the privacy of those in confession. Priests are behind screens in front of the confessional and in front of the choir area.
Monday 5pm - 6pm (except holidays)
Friday 5pm - 6pm (except holidays)
*** We are inside church in the main body of the church (nave/transepts) to avoid the small spaces in the confessonals. Therefore, we are unable to offer Confessions on Saturdays before Mass because people are entering church for Mass and therefore would limit the privacy of those in confession. Priests are behind screens in front of the confessional and in front of the choir area.
Holy Communion After Mass
is in the Narthex and in the handicapped parking area.
Walk up the left side of the main entry path. Enter the narthex and go to any of the four ministers of Communion. Exit through the handicapped door or out the front, using the left side of the path. Everything is clearly marked for one way entrance and one way exit to maintain social distancing.
Handicapped persons: Use the handicapped parking area, roll down your window and Holy Communion will be brought to you.
is in the Narthex and in the handicapped parking area.
Walk up the left side of the main entry path. Enter the narthex and go to any of the four ministers of Communion. Exit through the handicapped door or out the front, using the left side of the path. Everything is clearly marked for one way entrance and one way exit to maintain social distancing.
Handicapped persons: Use the handicapped parking area, roll down your window and Holy Communion will be brought to you.
Please Support St Clare Church
Like all of you, our parish bills continue. We appreciate your generosity and need your continued financial support.
In the Basket:
Please drop your envelope in the basket on your way into church. There will be four baskets on top of the book racks as you enter church this weekend. Or drop it in the large steel basket inside the narthex if you arrive for Holy Communion after livestream Mass.
By Mail:
St Clare of Assisi Church:
17111 W BELL RD
SURPRISE AZ 85374
St Clare of Assisi Church:
17111 W BELL RD
SURPRISE AZ 85374
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Faith Direct
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Faith Direct
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Thank you!
New Mandates
We are all concerned about the recent increase in COVID-19 illnesses in Arizona.
Our Diocese and Arizona State and local government are responding by strengthening their stance on safety in public spaces.
The City of Surprise issued an emergency proclamation on June 19th which went into effect on Saturday, June 20th regarding wearing masks in public. Read it carefully, but realize it makes some exceptions for health or religious reasons, doctor orders and maintaining social distancing.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix also updated its instructions following the recent government emergency proclamations. They also sent to the priests the document below from the CDS about how to safely wear a mask.
We would love to see you, but please stay at home if you have fragile health or show symptoms of COVID-19.
Contact Tracing:
If you have been with us and then become sick, please tell us immediately so that we can do whatever is necessary to inform our parishioners.
Clean Masks:
We need help to keep a supply of clean masks for those who forget or who cannot find one.
We keep extra masks on the entry table if you forget yours. These masks are so that people can attend Mass. We do not have an endless supply. Thank you for cooperating.
We keep extra masks on the entry table if you forget yours. These masks are so that people can attend Mass. We do not have an endless supply. Thank you for cooperating.
Please take one to attend Mass if you forget to bring one - then take it home to keep. DO NOT put it back on the table after Mass because you will contaminate the entire supply!
COVID-19 Parish Updates
Detailed explanations are now on their own page.
We have
Sanitizer and Clean Masks
in the narthex.
Sanitizer and Clean Masks
in the narthex.
Helpful Resources from our Diocese
Mass
on TV, YouTube, and Facebook
in English and in Spanish
in English and in Spanish
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