Here at St. Clare, we divide our active parish life, parish ministries and apostolates, into three categories: Come to Know, Come to Love, and Come to Serve. This is based on the Baltimore Catechism, which states the answer to the question of “Why did God make you?” is “God made me to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world, and to be happy with Him for ever in heaven.” Our path to sanctity is simply to live these three paths well.
Ministries directed towards loving our God through pious service can be found below.
Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration “My Lord and My God” Eucharistic Adoration is worship of the Holy Eucharist outside of Mass. It is spending time with Jesus Christ who is truly present (Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity) in the consecrated host within the Monstrance sitting on the altar. It is a time of…
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Cenacle of Divine Mercy
The Cenacle of Divine Mercy at St. Clare invites everyone to join them in the back of the Nave every Wednesday after the 9:00 am Mass to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for any and all intentions presented. This small group is associated with the lay ministry arm of the…
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Sacristans
Sacristans Arranges the books needed for the celebration, marking all of the divisions. He or she lays out the vestments and anything else needed for the celebration, such as cruets, chalices, ciboria, linens, oils, processional crosses, and candles. The Sacristan Ministry has been active since the very first Mass at…
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Liturgical Music
The volunteer music ministry at St. Clare of Assisi is a vibrant and exciting place to serve God. There are a wide variety of options to join for all ages. Please contact Amelia Kuhlken if you are interested in joining the music ministry. Because we integrate our young people into this ministry, volunteers are…
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Readers
Readers are responsible for proclaiming the Word of the Lord to the congregation. The requirements to be a part of this ministry including having received the Sacrament of Confirmation and be in communion with the Holy See. Training is provided for all members. Volunteer requirements: Paper Volunteer ApplicationContact the Ministry…
Find Out MoreExtraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Sick & Homebound
This ministry serves by bringing Holy Communion to the homebound and those in assisted living. There are minimum requirements for this ministry, including training and attendance at Mass, and review, approval, and certification by Father Tim and the Archdiocese is required, including a background check as necessary. Volunteer requirements: Background…
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
The purpose of this ministry is to assist the Priest and Deacon in the distribution of Holy Communion to the people in attendance at Mass. Purpose From the Archdiocesan Training Manual for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: “The extraordinary minister of Holy Communion performs a great service to the Church,…
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Altar Servers
This ministry is open to any young Catholic child who has received First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Servers assist the priest and deacon in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass. Servers carry the cross, the processional candle(s), hold the book for the priest celebrant when he is not…