Pastoral Team Articles

January 2018

Jan 31

Flu Season Precautions

FLU SEASON PRECAUTIONS This has been a very bad flu season around the country and news reports said that 37 infants have died around the U.S. this season from the flu and countless others have been very sick and the elderly have suffered as well as other adults. Thus, we are taking extra precautions at St Clare Parish. Please stay home if...
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Jan 24

From the Desk of Joe... (Marriage Prep)

Hello St Clare of Assisi Parish! My name is Joe Lukaszewski, yes Deacon Luke’s son, and it is my pleasure to be back here to serve you. I truly appreciate the warm welcome that I have received from each of you. I will be working with couples preparing for marriage, persons seeking annulments, and those who bring our Lord to those...
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Jan 17

January 22nd: Day of Prayer and Penance for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

January 22: Day of Prayer and Penance for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children The over 56 million abortions since the 1973 decisions of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton reflect with heartbreaking magnitude what Pope Francis means by a “throwaway culture.” However, we have great trust in God’s providence. We are reminded...
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Jan 10

Racism, Martin Luther King Jr. Event / Christian Unity

Racism, Bigotry, Discrimination All forms of hatred, including racism and bigotry of any kind are sinful. We must do all that we can to recognize it and counteract it within ourselves, our families, our communities and in our nation. The Lord desires harmony and peace among the great diversity of peoples and cultures. Our differences can often...
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Jan 3

New Pastoral Team Member

New Pastoral Team Member Pastoral Care Coordinator: Joseph Lukaszewski I recently hired Joe to help us improve our services to parishioners in several areas. In such a large parish, our two assigned priests rely a great deal on the support from the parish pastoral team and all the lay volunteers. As we have grown, I have watched as some...
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