I hope you had a great week.

What a blessing it was to see so many familiar faces (behind the mask) last Sunday at our outdoor Masses. The weather cleared beautifully with a little wind… ok a bit of wind, yet we were there giv-ing witness to our faith. Thank you

to the Parish Team for preparing and distributing the light refreshments to parishioners as they headed back to their cars after Mass.

Thank you to Jessica Smihal for gathering our Little Lambs by the gazebo before 11:00 Mass, how great it was to have them present again, a sweet reminder of days gone by but also a spark of hope too for the future. And finally, once again, we wish Charlie Arnett many blessings in his retirement.

We will continue our Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday outdoor Masses into the fall, weather permitting. Please keep your outdoor chairs ready in the trunk of your car.

LAST DAYS OF SUMMEROn Tuesday, September 22, summer officially ends and fall begins. We already are seeing some of the signs, leaves changing color and to dropping from their branches, temperature dipping into the 50’s at night, pumpkins appearing on our porches, and of course we move our clocks back. Fall also brings some wonderful holidays, including Halloween, and Thanksgiving. We have a full menu of spiritual enrich-ment programs coming up as well as few parish so-cial gatherings ahead of us too. Last week’s bulletin insert, which can be viewed on our website, provides detailed information about our programs. Please take some time and see the many opportunities to join us for activities, spiritual nourishment, and faith growth.

PARISH RENOVATIONS Ready, Set, Stop! Yes, this seems to describe our reno-vation project. I am pleased to announce we have the green light to move forward. Renovation of the

lower level restrooms will begin soon. With limited ac-tivity in the building, hopefully all will go smoothly. If you have any questions please contact the Chair of our renovation committee Fritz Schaible at fritz@schaiblebuilders.com or any other member of the committee: Ann Baxter, Marion Fikany, Tony Greco, John McGrail, or Mike McDevitt.

MUSIC MINISTRYTwo weeks ago, David Troiano, Ron Kotz, Dan Piepszowski, and Mark Fikany met to discuss how our Music Ministry can more engaging in our fall celebra-tions. Beginning Sunday, September 27, additional music will complement our services. Limited choir members will return to the 9:00 am Mass. At 4:00 pm and 11:00 am a cantor will accompany the organ/piano. We will also resume the Sunday 5:00 pm Mass on September 27.

SAINTS OF THE WEEKWednesday, 9/23 – St. Pio of Piertrelcina, also known as Padre Pio (1887 – 1968), was an Italian friar, priest, confessor, stigmatist and mystic.

COLLECTION FOR THE MICHAELITE FATHERSOn Tuesday, September 29, our 6:30 evening Mass, will celebrate the feast of the Archangels. This is the day the Michaelite Congrega-tion to which Fr. Tom and I belong, will begin its Centennial Year. This is a special day for the Michaelite Fathers (C.S.M.A.), as we cele-brate our patron saint, St. Michael the Archangel. C.S.M.A. stands for the Congregation of St. Michael the Archangel. Say a prayer for us and the members of our community to be good followers of St. Michael and good priests according to God’s heart. Thank you for all your generous donations to the cause of our community, especially our seminary.

Have a blessed weekend,

FROM THE DESK OF FATHER ANDREW

September 20, 2020

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 2 September 20, 2020

FROM THE DESK OF FR. ANDREW

Collection Report - September 13, 2020 Parishioner Envelopes $8,707

Online Giving $1,830

Total Collection: $10,537

Goal $10,331

Over for the week by: $206

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WEEKLY CALENDAR

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

Tuesday

9/22/2020

6:30 PM Tuesday Evening Mass & St. Michael Devotion Church / Gazebo

Wednesday

9/23/2020

8:00 AM Wednesday Morning Mass and Devotion to Our Lady Church

4:30 PM Intercessory Prayer Group Rectory Chapel

6:00 PM Adoration Church

6:30 PM Thursday Evening Mass Church / Gazebo Thursday

9/24/2020 8:30 PM Virtual Rosary (Parish Facebook Page) LIVE / Rectory Chapel

Friday

9/25/2020

8:00 AM Friday Morning Mass Church

10:00 AM Virtual School Mass (School Facebook Page) LIVE / Rectory Chapel

Saturday

9/26/2020

2:30 PM Saturday Confessions Church/Family Room

4:00 PM Saturday Mass Church

Sunday

9/27/2020

9:00 AM Sunday Mass on the Grass Church | Front Steps

11:00 AM Sunday Mass on the Grass Church | Front Steps

12:15 PM Baptism: Madison Maniaci Church

CONTACT US

Parish Office: Phone: (313)647-5000 Fax: (313)647-5005

School Office: Phone: (313) 647-5100 | Fax: (313) 647-5105

Pastor

Rev. Andrew Kowalczyk, CSMA

647-5000 |andrewk@stclarem.org

Sr. Kathy Avery

647-5110 | skavery@stclarem.org

Christian Service | Maintenance Coordinator

Michael McDevitt

647-5025 | mmcdevitt@stclarem.org

Religious Education Office

Ph. (313) 647-5056 | Fax (313) 647-5055

School Administrative Assistant

Ann Conlan (313) 647-5102

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday: CLOSED Friday: 9:00 am - Noon

Tuesday: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Saturday: CLOSED

Wednesday: 9:00 am - Noon Sunday: CLOSED

Thursday: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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St. Clare of Montefalco, Grosse Pointe Park, MI Page 3 The Congregation of Saint Michael Archangel

FAITH FORMATION

Children’s Faith Formation: Classes will

begin on October 4. If you have not

registered your child or children,

please do so today. I would like to or-

der materials by tomorrow, September

21, so we have them here by our start

date. Go to www.stclarem.org, edu-

cation and formation. There is a Regis-

tration form and a medical release

form. Please fill out both.

Classes will be held in person in our social hall after the

9:00 Mass, from 10-11. We will do our best to adhere to

all safety regulations: children must wear masks and

keep six feet apart. Teachers will be sure to keep the

space sanitized. Children will be dismissed by grade lev-

els. Parents will then gather by the pews in front of the

tabernacle. Matt Rigotti and Patty Kaufman will lead

the adult group. (I originally invited parents to go to the

social hall with their child but the AOD directions say,

“no adults.”) So, I would like all parents and any other

adults to join the group after Mass by the tabernacle.

We will do our utmost to keep your children safe.

To parents who choose to work with your child at home,

we will distribute the materials to you and give you all

the help you need. There is a wealth of information and

ideas on the Pflaum Weeklies website to help catechists,

parents, and anyone who is interested. Catechists will

reach out to your family sometime during the week.

If you have any questions please reach out to me at

skavery@stclarem.org.

RCIA: Anyone interested in joining the Catholic Faith or

relearning about our faith? Contact Sr. Kathy. Do not

forget, you are the most important people in the evan-

gelization department. Invite; bring him/her to church,

ask if they are interested in learning about the church.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION: This year we are striving to es-

tablish small faith formation sharing groups. The commit-

tee will set up a program for the next couple of months,

with suggestions of questions and a meeting time to get

together for praise and worship, a witness talk and gen-

eral sharing. But you are also free to choose your own

program and decide when and how you would like to

meet-in a home or via ZOOM or another method. Keep

checking the bulletin and website for details.

skavery@stclarem.org

“Our mission of sharing Christ’s saving Word must contin-

ue. In these difficult days we are called to bring to our

families, neighborhoods, and workplaces the kind of

hope that does not disappoint. We have been sent by

Christ to be his light in the world. In the words of Pope

Benedict XVI, “What the world needs is God’s love; it

needs to encounter Christ and to believe in him.” We

need your support to continue our mission. It is through

your kindness and generosity that we are able to meet

the needs of individuals and families in our communities,

parishes, and schools. Hundreds of thousands of lives are

impacted every year by the programs and ministries

sponsored by the Catholic Services Appeal. We must

continue to bring Christ to those lives. Would you prayer-

fully consider your support and possibly increase it on

behalf of those who are not able to do so this year?” —

Archbishop Vigneron

Support our mission. Please consider making a gift today

at www.givecsa.org.

CSA GIVING DAY

MAKE AN IMPACT

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

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25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 4 September 20, 2020

ST. CLARE PARISH COMMUNITY

Flu Shots and

Mercy Action Day

St. Clare Parish will offer flu and pneu-

monia shots on October 2, 2020. Please

sign-up in advance using the link and

information provided here. Do not de-

lay, plan to protect yourself and loved

ones by getting a flu shot. Questions may be directed

to our Parish Nurse, Agnes Topacio – 313-737-9575.

Flu Shot Info

https://flu.vna.org

Clinic ID: 311 | Passcode: SRBkF4Y

Please save the date, Sunday,

October 18 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM to

join with our area Parishes to walk

for Mercy and show our support for

our local SVDP organizations and

local warming centers. We plan to use this event to

raise funds to support our SVDP and area organizations

that support the neediest in our community. Plan to

join us for a short walk or attend the gathering that will

wrap up in St. Clare’s parking lot. We will have a Pod

on site for large SVDP donations. We will have more

details in the weeks to come.

Mike McDevitt 313-647-5025|Christian Service Coord.

mmcdevitt@stclarem.org

Christian Service Corner

Last school year's musical was filmed,

like everything else nowadays, via

Zoom! Hundreds of takes and count-

less hours of editing later we finally

have a spectacular presentation of

our student's talent, tenacity, and

perseverance. Visit:

https://stclarem.churchgiving.com/St.ClareSchoolPlay

to request the streaming link today!

All proceeds go towards ensuring that St. Clare of Mon-

tefalco Catholic School continues to be the beacon of

faith for students in the community for years to come.

St. Clare School Play

Sunset Yoga at St. Clare will take place on Wednes-

day, September 30 outside on the front lawn of St.

Clare Church. The goal of Sunset Yoga at St. Clare is to

help off-set the costs of providing face to face instruc-

tion at St. Clare School -- and in person athletic com-

petitions at St. Clare's gym during the COVID-19 pan-

demic.

Registration will begin at 6:00 pm and yoga will begin

promptly at 6:30 pm, ending by 7:30 pm. Registration

will be located outside the Austin Portico/parking lot

church entrance. After registration, feel free to grab a

spot on the grass, where there will be taped X's that

are six-feet apart for physical distancing.

The cost of this event is $40/person and is limited to 40

participants. There are also sponsorship opportunities

beginning at $100.

• Instructor: Jacqueline Stevens Gray

• Online registration: https://

stclarem.churchgivin com/ws/opportunities/

SunsetYoga

• Questions: email bconway@stclarem.org or con-

tact Clare Conway at (313) 412-0488.

• Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/

events/2644177832486956

Sponsored by St. Clare Athletics

See below

for event details

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St. Clare of Montefalco, Grosse Pointe Park, MI Page 5 The Congregation of Saint Michael Archangel

It was nice to see some of you at the

9:00 Mass last Sunday. I only wish we

could share some social time together

where we could chat about the good

news happening at the school. The

young people are to be applauded

for their continued excellent behavior

and spirit as they operate in their lim-

ited daily cohort groups.

STAR testing wrapped up with all of our stu-

dents this week. Even the Distant Learners

came up to school to take their assessments.

Results are received immediately. We no

longer need to wait months and wonder

how the students performed. Data from test-

ing this week is being used right now as

teachers create lessons to best meet the

unique needs of each of their students. That

new Technology Lab is really getting a work

out. We are blessed to have it.

Wednesday evening the teachers met with classroom

parents to share expectations for their students and

how the first few weeks of school were going. Parents

were able to ask questions and see the teachers with-

out their facemasks on finally. The virtual world provid-

ed this possibility.

Teachers are all on board troubleshooting through

Google Classroom on Fridays with the students. Parents

of our youngest learners are getting in there too, assist-

ing their little people as they learn to connect with their

teachers Four days face to face is great. Five would

be preferred and easier but we face that digital chal-

lenge. Students will always be prepared and exposed

to all facets of obtaining education including in the

digital world.

This Friday we had our first Children’s Mass

with Father Andrew. Keeping safety in mind,

the Mass was celebrated via Facebook live.

Our eighth grade provided the readings and

the petitions. Many families joined the service

which can still be viewed on the school and

parish website.

We move onto another exciting week in the

school. Monday is School Photo Day. Thurs-

day the students celebrate the Principal’s Summer

Reading Challenge. Photos will follow in next weeks

bulletin. All is good at your school. Thank you parish-

ioners for your continuous support.

Peace, safe health, and love sent your way,

Principal

ST. CLARE SCHOOL

We welcomed back our students with an unusual start to

the new school year. The cement outside of St. Clare

was painted with different colored stars to designate

where students would stand with their classmates and

still be socially distant.

Mrs. Conlan can be seen every morning wearing her

white HAZMAT suit, facemask

and face shield. She and other

administrators greet students

each day with a temperature

gun in hand!

Each grade is assigned a spe-

cific school door to enter and

leave the building. Once in-

side the building, red, blue

and yellow X’s mark the hall

floors to remind students of so-

cial distance. Children, teach-

ers and administrators all wear

facemasks throughout the

school day. Classes remain socially distant and do not

intermix for recess or lunch.

The kindergarten and preschool classrooms have Plexi-

glas shields as added protection for our youngest stu-

dents. Yet, in spite of all these precautions, children are

still children! Behind the stylish masks, I often notice smil-

ing eyes and hear soft giggles.

Lots of learning is going on! Teachers have become

more creative. Students and teachers alike are adapt-

ing to the many

changes required to

keep us safe. This has

become the new

normal for St. Clare

School. I know this

will be a great school

year!

News from St. Clare Kindergarten

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25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 6 September 20, 2020

Saturday, September 19 4:00 PM James Higgins John Blondin Sunday, September 20 9:00 AM John Francis Blondin Sharon and Larry Keelan (62nd Wedding Anniv.) Sandy and Don Girodat (45th Wedding Anniv.) 11:00 AM Kathleen M. Leavey-Hatty Geoffrey & Dawn Kirles (17th Wedding Anniv.) Tuesday, September 22 - Devotion to St. Michael 6:30 PM Concetta Gravino Wednesday, September 23 - Devotion to our Lady 8:00 AM Michelle Schultz (Birthday) Maya Schultz (Birthday) Thursday, September 24 6:30 PM St. Clare Parishioners Friday, September 25 - Divine Mercy Chaplet 8:00 AM William B. McNanney (Special Intention) Saturday, September 26 4:00 PM Judith & Gordon Morseth (40th Wedding Anniv.) Sunday, September 27 9:00 AM Joan Dennehy 11:00 AM Wanda & Ray Barth Duane Depue 5:00 PM St. Clare Parishioners

Make a Intercessor Prayer Request

313-647-5000 #9

https://stclarem.org/make-a-prayer-request

Michael Anderanin II

Marti Benedetti

Anne Berschback

Karen Bolton

Krista Brenneman

Henry & Charles Brenneman

Betty Burt

Ann Carson

Marie Ciaramitaro

Glenn Closurdo

Robin Dalby

Kathie DeMumbrum

Nicole DeRosa

Terry DeRosa

Donna Dettmer

Helen Edmonds

Karen Galkowski

Patrick Giffer

Clayton Guensche

Christine Kahanak

William C. Hess

Ted Kirles

Robert Koch

Ashleigh Kohlitz

Mary Ellen LeRoy

Anita Leisen

Joseph Lisy

Bahia Mahfet

Josephine Marino

Mary Ann McGrail

Mary Ann McLaughlin

George R McMullen, Jr.

William B. McNanney

Sarah McPharlin

Kyle McPherson

Lynn Miller

Jo Ann Morandini

Kathy Overton

Katerina Palucaj

Dennis Panas

Mary Beth Panas

Carol Provencal

Bob Phillips

Anne Purvis

Lawrence Radgowski

William Rigg

Larry Rochwalski

Kathleen Root

Kathleen Ruggero

Charles Rutherford

Karen Sapp

Michael Scanlon

Barbara Shaheen

Father James Smalarz

Dolores Stefanski

Neal Steinmetz

Albert Sullivan

Diane Sullivan

Brian Tague

Tracy Tripp

Jeffrey P. Valentic

Meghan White

Robbie Williams

All Suffering from

COVID-19

To add/remove from the prayer list go to:

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Weekly Mass Intentions Please Remember in your Prayers

Sunday Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18; Phil 1:20c-24, 27a;

Mt 20:1-16a

Monday Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Mt 9:9-13

Tuesday Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21

Wednesday Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest

Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6

Thursday Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17bc;Lk 9:7-9

Friday Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b and 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22

Saturday Saints Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs

Eccl 11:9—12:8; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17;

Lk 9:43b-45

Sunday Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14; Phil 2:1-11, or Phil 2:1-5;

Mt 21:28-32

Scripture Readings for the

Week of September 20, 2020

SAVE THE DATE

Wed., Sept. 30 ................................ Wed. Faith Formation

Wed., Sept. 30 .................................................Sunset Yoga

Thurs., Oct. 1 ......................... Blessing of the Pets 2:45 PM

Thurs., Oct. 1 .......................... Almost Men’s Small Group

Fri., Oct. 2................................................................. Flu Shots

Fri., Oct. 2.......................................... First Friday Adoration

Sat., Oct. 3-4 ................... Bottle Drive for Pregnancy Aid

Sun., Oct. 4 ............................................ Right to Life Chain

Sun., Oct. 4 ................................ Religious Education Start

Wed., Oct. 7 ....................................................... RCIA Starts

Sat., Oct. 17 ................................. Healing Mass 10:30 AM

Sun., Oct. 18 ......... Mission Sunday – Michaelite Father’s

Sun., Oct. 18 ................................................ Walk for Mercy

Fri., Nov. 13 ................................ Bereavement Reception

Alpha Online: Tuesday evenings (7:00 p.m. - 8:30

p.m. EST), beginning Sept. 22nd. Free of charge! Come

join us for an exploration of our faith. Open to every-

one, especially those who have questions. Hosted by

Fr. John Vandenakker CC and the T2 seminarians of

Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit (via Zoom). For

more information and to register go to shms.edu/alpha

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