Pentecost Sunday May 31, 2020

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Abraham negotiates with God in Genesis 18 about the number of righteous men needed if

Sodom is to be spared. That number was ten. The number 10 is significant because it forms a

minyan, which is the minimum number of men needed for worship. That is also why Abraham

could not go below that number.

During this sequestration I hope we have found ways to create and maintain new forms of

worship, such as livestreamed Masses, or family prayer. In this time of separation and isolation

I thought of how our predicament, in a small way, parallels that of the Apostles. Recall, that for

most of the 50 days from the Resurrection to Pentecost they too were isolated, for fear of

being recognized. The 11 Apostles, forming a minyan, were able to worship in their traditional

manner. Then Pentecost arrived and everything changed. On that day Christ’s cowering followers stepped out into the

world forever changing it.

Bishops across the country are planning for the time our Church will resume public

worship. Limitations likely to be imposed. We should anticipate changes to some practices, the introduction of new

ones. Some changes may be temporary, some not. Irrespective of any change, we should open ourselves to them as

the faithful did on Pentecost.

This is an exciting time to be Catholic as we are about to experience the most interesting event since Vatican II.

Why would we want to miss being part of a Church that will be changing and adapting to our new (and hopefully

temporary) situation?

While online Mass offers a time of peace, prayer and reflection, it lacks so much. It

cannot provide the sense of community created when we gather for worship. Absent is the sound of music, voices

joining in the recitation of the Creed and the Our Father. Also missing is the sense and aromas found only inside our

Churches. Beyond all else, never will I ever take for granted the beauty of solace found in the Eucharist.

Three things in closing.

• First, I look forward to the time when we all can join together to celebrate, console and inspire each other. • Second, please keep the leaders of our Parish in your prayers. Ask that we be guided by the Spirit in all matters. • Third, if circumstances allow, please remember to continue supporting the Parish, whose expenses are ongoing.

Until we meet again may God peace and blessing be with you all.

Deacon Kevin

Pentecostes 31 de mayo de 2020

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Línea directa en español: 856-467-0227

Abraham negocia con Dios en Génesis 18 sobre el número de hombres justos necesarios para que Sodoma se salve. Ese número era diez. El número 10 es significativo porque forma un minyan, que es el número mínimo de hombres necesarios para la adoración. Esa es también la razón por la cual Abraham no pudo ir por debajo de ese número.

Durante este secuestro, espero que hayamos encontrado formas de crear y mantener nuevas formas de adoración, como las misas en vivo o la oración familiar. En este tiempo de separación y aislamiento, pensé en cómo nuestra situación, en pequeña medida, es paralela a la de los Apóstoles. Recordemos que durante la mayor parte de los 50 días desde la Resurrección hasta Pentecostés ellos también estuvieron aislados, por temor a ser reconocidos. Los 11 apóstoles, formando un minyan, pudieron adorar de la manera tradicional. Entonces llegó Pentecostés y todo cambió. Ese día, los seguidores de Cristo se

encogieron en el mundo y lo cambiaron para siempre.

Los obispos de todo el país están planificando para el momento en que nuestra Iglesia reanudará sus actividades

Adoración. Limitaciones que pueden imponerse. Deberíamos anticipar cambios a algunas prácticas, la introducción de otras nuevas. Algunos cambios pueden ser temporales, otros no. Independientemente de cualquier cambio, debemos abrirnos a ellos como lo hicieron los fieles en Pentecostés.

Este es un momento emocionante para ser católicos, ya que estamos a punto de experimentar el evento más interesante desde el Vaticano II. ¿Por qué querríamos perder ser parte de una Iglesia que cambiará y se adaptará a nuestra nueva (y con suerte temporal) situación?

Si bien la Misa en línea ofrece un momento de paz, oración y reflexión, le falta mucho. Eso no puede proporcionar el sentido de comunidad creada cuando nos reunimos para adorar. Ausente está el sonido de la música, voces que se unen en la recitación del Credo y el Padre Nuestro. También falta el sentido y los aromas que se encuentran solo dentro de nuestras Iglesias. Más allá de todo lo demás, nunca daré por sentado la belleza del consuelo que se encuentra en la Eucaristía.

Tres cosas en el cierre.

• Primero, espero con ansias el momento en que todos podamos unirnos para celebrar, consolar y inspirarse el uno al otro.

• Segundo, por favor mantenga a los líderes de nuestra parroquia en sus oraciones. Pide que nos guíe el Espíritu en todos los asuntos.

• Tercero, si las circunstancias lo permiten, recuerde continuar apoyando a la Parroquia, cuyos gastos están en curso.

Hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar, que Dios la paz y la bendición estén con todos ustedes.

Diácono Kevin

SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2020

8:00 am SB Charlie Pastorelli r/o Eileen & Roger Barr

9:30 am GB Louise Fiorile Hayes r/o Tony & Bonnie Magazu & Family

Celine Tracy r/o Amada Fernandez

9:30 am SB Celine Tracy r/o Amada Fernandez —MH

11:00 am SB Vernon Barbagallo r/o Wife & children

4:30 pm SB Richard Lanzalotti r/o Nancy

MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020

8:30 am GB People of the Parish TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020

8:30 am GB People of the Parish

6:30 pm SB People of the Parish—MH

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020

8:30 am GB People of the Parish

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2020

8:30 am SB People of the Parish

FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2020

8:30 am SB Tim Lamey & Mary Klimek r/o Mary Lamey & Rich Klimek

SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2020 9:00 am SB Celine Tracy r/o Amada Fernandez

4:30 pm GB Robert Brown r/o Wife Mary Lou

SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2020 8:00 am SB Lucy Grasso r/o Joseph L. Grasso

9:30 am GB Mary Marabito r/o Her Children 9:30 am SB Brian Williams r/o His Wife, Carmen —MH 11:00 am SB William H. Gardopee r/o Matthew Dolan & Family

FOR THE WEEK

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GB = Gibbstown / PB = Paulsboro / SB = Swedesboro

MH = Ministerio Hispano / BTM = Mass with Baptism

PRAYER LIST

Peter Accordino, Joseph Accordino, Angela, Anderson, Michele Baran, Michelle Barr, Vinny Battaglia, Sandy Belcher, Linda Boone, Jane Boone, Adam Boucher, Geri Buckley, Michael Campbell, Mario Carpino, Anna Carpino, Louis Cipolone, Mikie Coco, John Collins, Judith Conego, Dee Conrad, Marie Corey, Gabe

Covici, Mark Dawalt, Megan Davis, Alex DeSimone AF, Andrew DiFonzo, Mikey DiPaolo, Nancy Donnelly, Ann Doran, Edward Duerstock III, Philip Delacot, Kathleen Alice Doyle, Peggy Fiderko, John Fogel, Caroline Fountain, Mark Gage, Frances Gargiulo, Michael George, Reginald Hall, Anne Marie Harrington, Curtis Holland, Gloria Holland, Thomas Jennings, Ronald Karpovich, Thomas Keegan, John Kelly, Emmanual Kuoma, Kenley Kuhn, Richard Lane, Lucille Leonardi, Sabrina Lisa, Louis Leonardis, Nina Lopes, Kathy McCann, Bruce & Kate Macphail, Betty Moore, Jonathan Ortiz, Yesenia Vazquez Pagan, Alfio Patane, Susan Paul, Pasquale Pezzano, Clelia Pezzano, Nancy Plant, Carolyn Reistle, Maribeth Reyes, Zach Rizzuto, Anthony Salvatico, Carol Schultz, Maryann Sparks, Ron Steidler, Bill Swan, Jada Thompson, LeeAnn & Amron Acevedo Thompson & Family, Gabrielle Tiedeken, Francis Trani Zallie, Pasquale Tropiano, Dave Vanneman, Sergio Vera, Michelle Vause, Ruben Vedar, Jill Watson, Bridget (Bea) Weiss and Pat Zabel

Pray for our Service Men and Women Sgt. Christopher Clark, FA Alex Curran, SPC. Trevor Durning, 1st Lt. Patrick George, Mason Harris, Mitchell Harris, Lt. David Kehoe, Sgt. Christian Klaus, Lt. Jeffrey Riggs, SFC Sarah Nothdurft , HN Michael C. Rutcosky, Jr., Dylan Sams, Daryn Smith, Lt. Cdr. Sarah Turse EOD, LCpl Issey Wright and the Diocese of Camden Clergy who serve in the armed forces.

WEEK AT A GLANCE

USCCB Priority Resources as

Regards to COVID-19 Through the good leadership of our shepherds, the Church is experiencing the remarkable grace of spiritual closeness from a distance. To the extent you may find it helpful, the Conference has been collecting examples of how our community of faith has sought to remain with one another in prayer during these difficult times. You may find the list here: http://www.usccb.org/coronavirus In the days ahead, we will update this page as we find and you share additional resources. USCCB Public Affairs and Episcopal Resources teams are partnering also with the Office of Divine Worship, the Office of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, and other Conference colleagues to develop new resources to help the faithful in our home prayer. These are being prepared for Catholic Current. Those resources are here: https://catholiccurrent.org/covid19/

The Tabernacle Candle burns in memory of

Joseph Maccarone r/o Mom & Family

The Pro-Life Rose is sponsored by the

Knights of Columbus

SPIRITUAL REFLECTIONS In Preparation Sunday, June 7, 2020

First Reading: Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Gospel: John 3:16-18

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After careful consideration regarding the letter from Bishop Dennis Sullivan sent to all

parishes, Fr. Dave Grover and our St. Clare Leadership team have concluded

important and necessary changes to our parish office activities and events.

No Public weekly or Sunday MASS will be celebrated until further notice from

our Diocese and direction from our Bishop Dennis Sullivan.

Parish Office will be closed to the public.

Our staff will continue to work remotely from home.

Please leave a message if you would like a return call

from parish staff or clergy.

Please Remember that large gatherings are not permitted. We are following the National,

State and Diocesan guidelines of Social distancing.

Please visit our website stclarenj.org for more information

Daily Mass Monday through -Friday will be celebrated Privately by our Pastor and our priests.

Stay Healthy & Safe

Message from Fr. Dave - Effective immediately

Thank you for sharing your family

picture with us! Our live streaming on

Saturdays have been more joyful hav-

ing your family pictures as we celebrate

our Sunday Mass!

If you have not had the chance to send

us a picture, please do!

Your pictures ( PDF FORMAT, please)

may be sent to Steve Obarski, our

pastoral associate for Liturgy & Music.

SObarski@stclarenj.org.

Thank you very much for participating

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St. Vincent de Paul Society & Clare’s Cupboard

(856)423-4190

Kings Things 1404 Kings Highway, Swedesboro

(856)467-1796

Financial Support Contributions to

St. Clare I would like to extend a special thanks to

the many parishioners who have been so

kind as to send their weekly offertory

envelopes into the office when not

attending Mass.

We depend on your offertory to meet our

regular operating expenses so your efforts

are much appreciated.

During this period of Social Distancing,

please consider sending your offertory to

us directly via mail : (140 Broad St,

Swedesboro, NJ 08085), or you can sign up

Online to have your contribution sent di-

rectly from your bank account or credit

card. Deposit your envelope in The Black

Box outside of our parish office.

We have provided this link Give on our

website https://stclarenj.org to start your

online given process: click on “Give” -

St. Clare of Assisi Parish

Grotto for our Lady of Guadalupe

Thank you for your generous

donations to

Lady of Guadalupe Grotto.

Your contribution is im-

portant to us.

We are getting closer to our goal of $20,000

With your help, activities, fundraisings events and

families donations we have

collected $ 17,332.70

For more information

go to: stclarenj.org

Gracias por sus generosas donaciones a

Nuestra Gruta de la Señora de Guadalupe.

Su contribución es importante para nosotros.

Nos estamos acercando a nuestra meta de $ 20,000

Con su ayuda, actividades de la comunidad , eventos de

recaudación de fondos y donaciones de familias, hemos

recaudado $ 17,332.70

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Stewards Cornerston Stewards Holy Spirit

Pentecost Sunday

“To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” 1

CORINTHIANS 12:7

For Stewards to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, we must open our hearts and invite Him in! Ask the Holy Spirit

to guide your thoughts, words and actions every day! Be grateful for all

the gifts God has given you! Regardless of our individual

circumstances, God has given all of us many blessings. What we do with

those gifts is our gift back to God! By generously sharing everything we have and everything we are, we become

more “God-centered” and less “s elf-centered” and our lives truly reflect

God’s light, love and mercy.

Domingo de Pentecostés

"A cada uno se le da la manifestación del Espíritu para el bien común".

1 CORINTIOS 12: 7

¡Para recibir el don del Espíritu Santo, debes abrir tu corazón e invitarlo a entrar! ¡Pídele al Espíritu Santo que

guíe tus pensamientos, palabras y ac-ciones todos los días! ¡Agradece todos los regalos que Dios te ha dado! Inde-pendientemente de nuestras circuns-tancias individuales, Dios nos ha dado muchas bendiciones. ¡Lo que hacemos

con esos regalos es nuestro regalo a Dios! Al compartir generosamente to-do lo que tenemos y todo lo que so-

mos, nos volvemos más "centrados en Dios" y menos "egocéntricos", y nues-tras vidas realmente reflejan la luz, el

amor y la misericordia de Dios.

To publish Information in our parish bulletin?

Please send us an email to:

communications@stclarenj.org

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2020 APPEAL: “WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR?”

To Give go:

https://stclarenj.org/

Please feel free to use resources, which will be

updated as new information becomes

available, in lieu of celebrating Mass at parishes

and other areas, in accordance with public

weekday and Sunday Masses being suspended.

Go to

www.camdendiocese.org/live-stream-mass/

for a complete list including times, continually

being updated.

St. Clare’s Children’s Liturgy resources

are available online

https://stclarenj.org/childrens-liturgy

Please know you can easily find Diocesan audio Podcasts and YouTube resources from local

Catholic experts, produced by the Office of Communications with the Catholic Star Herald, to share with others

at talking.catholicstarherald.org/

Daily Audio Mass 1 PM |

Live stream: Weekdays 1 PM