be BOLD, be HOLY, be CATHOLIC
July 9, 2017
New Principal Announcement

Ms. Tonissen brings to St. Clare a new perspective and fresh outlook while having a strong understanding of the Archdiocese and Catholic Education.  She is excited to lead our teachers and students in the mission of our school and truly believes in a faith-based education in a diverse setting and the importance of a close-knit school community like ours. Ms. Tonissen has an uncompromising view that all students can learn, given a positive learning environment that welcomes discovery and enhances student confidence.
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Upcoming Event Registration

Wheels of St. Clare
July 20, 2017 
RSVP to Mike or Sue Madison - 313-881-7687
or madisonmike57@gmail.com

Annual Golf Outing
July 21, 2017
registration form (PDF)

Vacation Bible School
August 7-11

Project Hope - 5k and Pray
August 12, 2017
registration form (PDF)
Thursday Faith Formation-Small Groups

The next Thursday Faith Formation Small Group gathering is listed below. The evening begins at 6:45 . Refreshments will be provided (no dinner!) and feel free to bring a snack to share. Feel free to bring a comfortable chair on which to sit!

July 13 - Powers and Dominions   55 min
In all of God's creation we see such splendor and beauty, mystery and wonder. Within this creation there are beings with intellect and free will: humans and angels. From the creation of the world, the realm of the angels and the world of men have interacted. This interaction is not always a positive one. This film explores the spiritual world, that very real but unseen realm: God, the human soul, angels, demons (fallen angels), spiritual warfare, the reality of demonic possession and exorcism, the dangers of the new age movement and the occult, and much more.
 
July 13 - Ocean of Mercy  1 hr 15 min
At the dawn of the twentieth century, three voices rose up from Poland to proclaim an urgent message, a message powerful enough to alter the course of an age plunging into spiritual darkness. Filmed on location in more than twenty cities across Poland and the United States, this true story examines and chronicles the phenomenal lives and spiritual legacy of St. Faustina Kowalksa, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and Pope St. John Paul II, modern day "Apostles of Mercy."
Please see our website for more information and a complete  description 
of each of the movies.  http://www.stclarem.org/smallgroups
Parish, School and Community News
Update: Fr. Tom's New Contact Information

Dear Parishioners and Friends,
Within the last week or so some of you may have received an e-mail from Fr. Tom's St. Clare e-mail address asking for money.  It has come to our attention that Fr. Tom's old St. Clare e-mail address was "hacked" and Fr. Tom did NOT send this e-mail.  If this e-mail was sent to you, please do not reply and please do not send money. 
We would like to provide you with new contact information for Fr. Tom as he has transitioned on to St. Andrew Parish in Rochester Hills.  Please see below.
 
Fr. Tom Wilisowski, CSMA
1400 Inglewood
Rochester, MI 48307-1516
(248)651-7486 Ext. 112
4th Annual Project Hope

5k and Pray 
August 12, 2017
Proceeds benefit a local family fighting cancer
 
To register or for more information visit: www.projecthopemichigan.org
or contact Laura Bodien (313)720-1961
St. Clare Athletics

Annual Golf Outing
Please consider supporting St. Clare of Montefalco Athletics 8th Annual Golf Outing in it's largest fundraiser of the year! Proceeds go to upkeep on the gymnasium and baseball field, new uniforms, sports equipment and technological upgrades. St. Clare Athletics offers Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field, and Baseball for boys and girls, grades 3-8. Questions? Email Bob Conway at cmconway32@gmail.com OR call 313.882.6369
 
When: Friday, July 21st, 2017
Where: Chandler Park Golf Course, Detroit
Registration * 10:00 am - Shotgun Start * 11:00 am
After-Glow Party at Grosse Pointe Park Tompkins's Center * 5:30 pm

Catholic Bible School of Michigan

Information nights on classes opening at St. Clare: 
To learn more about this faith-filled study of Sacred Scripture, you are invited to attend one Information Night . The next two Information Nights will be held at St. Clare of Montefalco on Wednesday, July 12 and August 16 , at 7:00 pm.  Brochures for the Scripture study program are found at www.cbsmich.org .
Events and Community Activities
Holy Land Pilgrimage
October 18-27th

I am pleased to announce that in this special year of our 90th Anniversary, we are organizing a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. It will take place October 18th-27th. The approximate cost  is $3,490.  Arrangements are being handled by Nobile Travel Tours, Inc.  www.nobiletraveltours.com 

Preview of Upcoming Events
See website calendar for all events

  • July 20: Wheels of St. Clare 6pm - view event
  • July 21: Annual Golf Outing - registration form
  • July 13: Thursday Night Small Group Gathering - Social Hall - more info.
  • Aug 7 - 11: Vacation Bible School - visit website
  • Aug 12: Project Hope Walk - registration Form
  • Aug 13 - Cemetery Sunday  
  • Aug: 20: Celebration of the Feast of St. Clare of Montefalco
  • Sept. 10 - Feast of St. Michael in Canada 
  • Sept. 17: Parish Picnic
  • Sept. 17: Mass Mob 11AM
  • Oct. 13 - 15: Oktoberfest
  • Oct. 18 - 27: Holy Land Pilgrimage - more info.
  • Nov. 05: Closing All Parish Mass and Brunch 
Knights of Columbus Summer Socials
Join us on the front lawn after 9:00 am and 11:00 am Mass


Mass Mob is Coming to St. Clare! 
Yes, it's true, St. Clare of Montefalco has been selected to host a "Mass Mob" 
on Sunday, September 17, at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Planning is underway.
  Watch the bulletin for updates and for opportunities to volunteer.

Colleen Keelan | St. Clare of Montefalco |  ckeelan@stclarem.org | http://www.stclarem.org
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