This summer, your child is invited to embark on a spiritual journey like no other at our Vacation Bible School, where we will dive deep into the mystery and beauty of the Holy Eucharist. With engaging activities, powerful lessons, and meaningful experiences, this VBS will help your child grow closer to…

We cannot adequately express our gratitude for the outpouring of generosity from our parishioners to those families in need within our community. The bountiful gifts donated by our St. Clare families to help families in crisis in our community has been tremendous! Through your generosity, we were able to partner…

Experience a life-enriching 12 day/11 night pilgrimage through Spain and Portugal with Fr. Tim in 2025. From the stunning architecture of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia to the spiritual haven of Fatima, enrich your faith and immerse yourself in the culture and history of these extraordinary destinations. Highlights include Montserrat Monastery, the…

This year’s VBS will take place the week of June 16-20, 2025, culminating in a Friday night family event. We are looking for volunteers to be leaders (adults) and junior leaders (grades 6-12). Volunteer sign-up is now closed.

The Women’s Bible Study will begin a new program starting January 7, 2026, and continue into the fall, using Ascension Press’s study on the Gospel of Matthew. The study meets on Wednesdays, with a morning session following daily Mass and an evening session for those who prefer a later time. The cost of this program…

Adoration is in need of help at the following hours.  Tuesdays at 12:00 midnight, 2:00 am, 7:00 pm, & 9:00 amWednesdays at 2:00 am We also need people willing to sub in the evenings, especially during hours between 6:00 – 11:00 pm on both Mondays and Tuesdays. Subs can choose…

All Saints’ Day celebrates the feast or solemnity of all the saints in Heaven, both saints recognized by the Church as holy men and women and those who remain unknown. All Saints’ Day is celebrated on Friday, November 1 and is a holy day of obligation. Catholics are expected to attend Mass on…

Altar Server Training is for all current Altar Servers as well as those wishing to serve.  The training on October 18th is mandatory for all new Altar Servers and optional for current servers.  Training will start promptly at 9:00 am with Mass and end at 12:30pm.  Lunch (pizza) will be…

Our parish annual financial report is now available to the public. You can view the report by clicking here.

You can review our parish’s 2024-2025 Financial Committee annual report here: https://stclarecc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2023-2024-Annual-Report-3.pdf

The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is a year-long campaign to help fund the programs, ministries, offices, and other services throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta.  This year the theme of the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is We are One Body in Christ. This theme was chosen to remind us that we, as members of the Church,…

The Sacrament of Baptism is a beautiful beginning, a moment when faith, family, and grace come together. Our Baptism Preparation Program is designed to support parents who are either expecting or have a young child ready to be baptized, helping them enter this sacred step with understanding and confidence. This…

We invite all parishioners to join us in a Lectio Divina bible study to go deeper into Sunday’s Gospel readings for Luke/Matthew. This offering is free of charge and will begin meeting in September 2022. Sessions will be on Mondays.We will have a morning session from 10:00 -11:30 am. Please…

We are thrilled to reflect on the success of our Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat from this past Sunday. Our deepest gratitude goes out to everyone who attended and made the day so special. A heartfelt thank you is extended to all our ministries, dedicated volunteers, generous donors, and everyone who…

In preparation for Advent, we will be adding an 8:00am-8:50am Saturday morning confession time.  This will be effective Saturday, November 30, 2024 and will be discontinued after Saturday, June 8, 2025. We will not have 6:00pm confession on Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving). We will still have Friday morning 8:00am confession on…

We have 50 teens attending the Confirmation Retreat on October 10-12, and are asking for members of the parish to pray for them. We ask you to prayerfully consider signing up for an hour and offering prayers during that time that the Confirmandis’ hearts will be open to the workings…

CREDO DISCIPLESHIP SERIES St. Clare of Assisi is excited to announce a new discipleship series, CREDO, beginning this Fall! This year, CREDO nights will offer two programs: RCIA for those inquiring about Catholicism, and Symbolon, a systematic study of the Nicene Creed, for those who are already Catholic and looking to…

Computer access, go to members.instantchurchdirectory.comApple iPhone or iPad, you can get the app in the App Store or by clicking hereAndroid Phone, you can get the app in the Google Play store or by clicking here Once you have go to the webpage or downloaded the app, click the MEMBER SIGN IN…

Mark your calendars! Fr. Tim will be leading a remarkable 9-day/8-night pilgrimage to England from October 18 – 26, 2026 (depart the US on October 17, or join the optional transatlantic crossing on the Queen Mary 2 October 10 – 18). Journey with us to sacred sites where saints and…

Join us for EXALT, a special evening of Adoration, Live Music, and Fellowship on Sunday, December 8! Come spend time with the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, uplift your spirit with live music, and enjoy time with our parish community after the 5:00pm Mass. All are welcome—bring a friend and come worship…

Favor Fertility Ministry is for women who have struggled to grow their family and who seek fellowship, healing, prayer, and support along their journey. We gather every last Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. Please contact Maria Lange for more information! Maria Langempacheco1188@gmail.com(404) 580-5056@favorfertilityministry (Instagram)

As pictures and videos of the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene continue to pour in from Florida, through Georgia, and into the Carolinas and Tennessee, we want you to be aware of a few ways you can help right now. Pray – Let us pray for the safety of those…

Women of the parish, please join us for a short book study to prepare us for Advent! We will be reading Joy to the World by Scott Hahn. This book provides an explanation to the story of Christmas by examining the characters and the story in light of the biblical and historical context.…

Please join us on Saturday, December 14 at 6:00pm for our first annual “Lessons & Carols”, our seasonal youth choir program. We will be debuting our parish youth choir and feature select musicians at our performance. We will be gathering in the Nave and hope to see you there!

Help welcome little ones with faith, care, and joy! Volunteer to support our youngest church members in a fun, safe, and loving space. All volunteers need VIRTUS training and a background check. Volunteers are needed on January 11, February 1, March 1, and April 19 from 9-10:15am. Ready to help?…

K0fC Presents: The 2026 Mardi Gras Party Save the Date! The new year is shaping up to be full of life, celebration, and community at St. Clare, and one event you’ll definitely want on your calendar is our Mardi Gras Party on Friday, February 13, 2026 This adults-only evening will be a lively…

Dear Parishioners, We have been made aware that there is a black mass taking place in Atlanta on October 25th.  This is a horrific, blasphemous event in which a consecrated host that has been stolen is desecrated in the most vile of ways. We will have a Mass of Reparation…

November The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’Day) Sunday November 2, 2025 (4:30PM Vigil; 8 and 10:30AM Sunday) The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Sunday November 9, 2025 (4:30PM Vigil; 8 and 10:30AM Sunday) 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday November 16, 2025 (4:30PM Vigil; 8 and 10:30AM…

We need additional volunteers for our parish cleaning apostolate! The team gathers on Monday mornings following the daily 9:00 am Mass to perform light cleaning in the Nave of our church. The task typically lasts around 1-1/2 hours and involves light dusting, vacuuming, organizing chairs, and tidying the windows. This is an…

Enrollment for Family Catechesis 2025-26 year is now closed. In order to be register, each family must have met with a member of the Faith Formation team and completed registration paperwork.  If you have questions about the status of your registration, please reach out to the Faith Formation office.

Congratulations to Bob Heilmann, the inaugural winner of our 2024 St. Joseph the Worker Award! Our St. Joseph the Worker Award aims to honor and recognize the dedicated, hardworking members of our parish. The recipient of the award reflects the very spirit of St. Joseph: a man of unwavering faith,…

Christmas is just around the corner, and we want your creativity to help spread the joy of the season. This year, we’re excited to invite our parishioners to participate in our Christmas Card Artwork Contest! The winning design will be featured on the cover of our parish Christmas card. What’s the…

“Each year, the Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention each month. You are invited to answer the Holy Father’s request and to join with many people worldwide in praying for this intention each month. From time to time, the Holy Father may add a second prayer intention related…

For The Terminally Ill. Let us pray that the sick who are in the final stages of life, and their families, receive the necessary medical and human care and accompaniment. Por los enfermos terminales. Oremos para que los enfermos terminales y sus familias reciban siempre los cuidados y el acompañamiento necesarios, tanto…

Since 1992, Catholics4Habitat has been living out the Habitat for Humanity mission of putting God’s love into action by building homes, communities, and hope. St. Clare of Assisi is proud to be part of this network of local Catholic parishes partnering with the Northwest Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. We have two upcoming…

Registration is now open for St. Clare’s 2025-2026 Children’s Choir. We will have musical opportunities for students ages 4 years old through 5th grade. The program will run from Tuesday, August 12 until May 11, 2026 in Room 8. These ensembles will meet weekly on Tuesdays from 5:45pm to 6:30pm. No…

The St. Clare Music Ministry is excited to announce a new Youth Choir Program. These groups will include opportunities for students ages Kindergarten (5/6 yrs old) through High School. These ensembles will meet weekly on Tuesdays from 5:45PM to 6:30PM, beginning on Tuesday, August 13. Each semester will culminate in…

We will be holding a memorial Mass for the repose of his soul on Monday, April 28 at 7:00pm. This Mass is open to the public. Please pray for his soul and our church in this time of mourning and decision-making.

Retrouvaille is a program designed to help struggling marriages regain their health. It helps a husband and a wife rediscover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. The program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or…

What is storytelling? Come and find out from professional storyteller Natalie Jones. On Friday, October 18, at 1:00pm in Rooms 3/5, she will share a variety of genres popular in the storytelling world including stories crafted from her own life, folktales and an out and out lie! Exaggerated tall tales are featured…

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated on Monday, December 9 this year at the direction of the USCCB. There will not be a vigil Mass for the Solemnity on December 8. We will have Masses on Monday, December 9 at 6:30am, 9:00am, and 7:00pm (bilingual) so that…

Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 13 from 12:00pm-4:00pm as we gather for our much-anticipated parish Fall Festival! This year’s event promises fun for the whole family, with a variety of exciting activities, delicious *free* food, face painting, and more. Whether you’re looking forward to dunking Fr. Tim or Fr.…

Registration for the 2024-2025 school year has begun! Our Homeschool Co-op will meet weekly on Thursdays. We begin our day at the 9:00am Mass, hold our classes after Mass, and eat lunch together after classes finish. We offer preschool groups, K-6th classes, and Middle/High School classes. We also do field…

We are so grateful for the incredible response to our 4th Annual Epiphany Party! At this time, the event is fully booked, but we are happily offering a waitlist for those who are still hoping to attend. The Epiphany Party will be a joyful evening of food, fellowship, and celebration as we gather as…

Our Thanksgiving Dinner Blessing will be next Thursday, November 28 following the 9:00am Mass. Bring your thanksgiving wine, bread, and salt to be blessed in the Narthex.

Brighten someone’s Christmas morning! This weekend, the Giving Tree Ministry has their Christmas tree set up in the Narthex. Each ornament tag on the tree contains a different Christmas wish for a person in need. Our parishioners are welcome to gather one or more ornaments and fulfill those wishes with…

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Planning Study earlier this month. A summary of this report will be made available to parishioners in this weekend’s bulletin, but if you would like to read the full study, it is available below. Our future at St. Clare is exceedingly bright!

Join us for some spooky fun at our Trunk or Treat in the back church parking lot on Sunday, October 27th at 6:30pm! Everyone is invited to decorate their trunks and pass out goodies to the kids. We’ll have prizes for the best costumes, with extra points for the most…

Fall is here and St. Clare is a busy place to be! From Bible studies and fellowship nights to special gatherings for our youth and families, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a roundup of the events happening this month: Fall Festival The 10th Anniversary edition of our fall festival is…

As we approach the election in November, it’s important to reconcile our political beliefs with Church teaching. The USCCB has published a guide for voters to assist them in doing just that. We highly encourage you to read it prior to November. Looking for the voting guide mentioned in this…

Love to create? Help bring joy to the kids in our parish as we prepare for VBS June 15 – 19, 2026!  Contact Christie Sandwich at csandwich@stclarecc.org from the Faith Formation Department by January 31, 2026 to find out how you can help create VBS decorations and VBS setup. 

Have you asked yourself, “How can I volunteer to help the community and show God’s love?” Do you wonder how you can serve your parish with the “Time” part of Time, Talent, Treasure? Our parish St. Vincent de Paul needs new volunteers to work at the Kennesaw SVDP Thrift Store,…

An active parishioner is one who is registered in the parish, attends Mass weekly, and has record of stewardship of time, talent, or treasure through use of envelopes, checks, or online giving, or participation in parish ministries or apostolates. Active parishioner status for at least six months is required for…

Registration for Youth Group is now open. There is no cost for youth group and it is open for grades 6th to 12th. We meet weekly on Sunday nights at 6:00pm-8:00pm. Contact Susan Baker for information or with questions at sbaker@stclarecc.org. Register here: https://www.osvhub.com/stclarecc/forms/youth-group-2025-2026