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St. Clare Catholic Parish

Essex, MD

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      • Contact Us
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  • Mass Times
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      • Baptismal Registration
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      • Sacramental Form
  • Hispanic Ministry
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      • Mass Explanation
      • The Rosary
      • List of Prayers
      • Stations of the Cross
  • Welcome!
    Welcome!
    United in tradition and based on the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ,
    we are the Roman Catholic Community
     of Saint Clare Church in Essex. 
      • About Us
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      • Mass Times

        • Saturday: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
        • Sunday: 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 12:00 PM SpanishEspañolES
        • MonFri 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Rectory Chapel
      • Confession Times

        • Saturday: 3:00 PM Every Saturday at St. Clare's in Church
        Call Fr. John at 410-687-6011 ext. 101 to set up an appointment for a different time
      • Today's Readings / Lecturas Del Día

        • Memorial of Saint Justin, Martyr
          Reading 1  Sir 42:15-25
          Responsorial Psalm  PS 33:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
          Gospel  Mk 10:46-52
        • Memoria de San Justino, mártir
          Primera lectura Sir 42, 15-26
          Salmo Responsorial Salmo 32, 3. 2-5. 6-7. 8-9
          Evangelio Mc 10, 46-52
      • Veterans Memorial Mass on May 28, 2023 

        There will be a Veterans Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 28, 2023,  followed by a Wreath Laying Ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Catholic War Veterans Monument.  The Monument is located in the grassy area on Myrth Avenue between the Statues of St. Clare.  Please come to honor our Veterans!

         

         The Burial of Ashes -
        The Archdiocese of Baltimore provides a final resting place for those who are cremated but not buried.  Since cremation has become a more accepted practice, more families are choosing cremation though many are not choosing burial at the time of cremation.  As years and decades pass, the next generation inherit the urns of their grandparents and great grandparents, increasing the indidents of the urns being misplaced and forgotten.  The ministry is also for the recently deceased.  The Ministry of the 14th Station of the Cross buries the deceased in sacred ground allowing the deceased to rest in peace.  There is a minimal fee of $350 for the burial.  The burial occurs annually in November (Month of All Souls).  The urns are placed in one vault and buried.  This opportunity also provides families peace of mind, as they now know where their family member is perpetually buried.  The burial is at Holy Cross Cemetery in Anne Arundel County. Please contact the Office of Cemetery Managment - Rev. Patrick Carrion **410-547-5375** pcarrion@archbalt.org


         

        FAQs about the Redacted Report from the Maryland Attorney General, “Attorney General’s Report on Child Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore”

        Click on the link below - 
        https://www.archbalt.org/2023-ag-report-faq/







         
      • "Pick 3 Lottery Game" tickets are on Sale! 
        365 Chances to Win!

        A great Idea for a Gift that keeps giving all year long!!!!  The  Price is $25. Chance to win through the end of 2023, which is around the corner, and what a great gift these are.  I guess you would say these chances are gifts that keep winning.  My family loves receiving them! 

        The winning number is determined by the evening Pennsylvania 3 Digit Drawing.  Prizes are:
        $25 per day, $50 on the 15th of each Month, $100 on six special Holidays!!!!!  
        Tickets are on sale after Masses or contact Jim Wandishin 443-413-3324 or wandishinj@gmail.com. 




        Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) -  Are you interested in becoming a Catholic Christian, being Baptised, or completing your sacraments in your Catholic Faith (First Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation)?  If so please call the Parish Office for more information at 410-687-6011.  Baptism is a sign of grace instituted by Christ and marks the beginning of our lives as members of the Body of Christ.  Reconciliation, also called Penance or Confession, is the scramental celebration in which (through the mercy of God) our sins are forgiven.  The Eucharist is celebrated during Mass, this sacramental action of thanksgiving to God recalls Jesus' actions and words at the Last Supper where he commanded his disciples to "Do this in memory of Me."   Confirmation represents the beginning of a very new and personal relationship with Christ, is administered by the Bishop, who represents Christ in sending the newly confirmed "out into the world," empowered with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.           



        Interested in becoming an Altar Server?   If you have been an altar server, have received some training already, or are interested in becoming an Altar Server;  please have your parents contact our parish office at
        410-687-6011 ext. 104 or send an email to the  Parishoffice@saintclare.org  for next steps, or any questions you may have.  Mr. Dwyane and Mrs. Fran are doing the training and scheduling.  Thank you! 
         

      • Parish Office 

        St. Clare's Parish Office, located at 714 Myrth Avenue, will be closed on Monday 5/29/23 in observance of Memorial Day.  The office will reopen on Tuesday 5/30/23.  The office is normally open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The phone number is
        410-687-6011.  


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        **Interested in joining Scouts, USA** Boy Scouts of America  - Please join us and start having more fun in all you will do and in what you will learn!!!

        St. Clare's, Troop 355B and
        Troop 355G meet each Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.  - boys and girls age 11-18.  Adventure is waiting!   


        St. Clare's Family Pack 355 meets each Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Hall -  boys and girls age 5-10.  

        Stop by and find out more about what scouting is all about!  Also you can call Vicki at 410-687-6011 ext. 103.




        Bereavement Support Group -
        The Bereavement Support Group has finished meeting; classes will resume in the Fall.  The class will be offered to anyone who has lost a loved one!  Any questions can be referred to Joe Bangert at sjbangert@aol.com or leave your name and number at the parish office 410-687-6011



         Parish Bulletins - Please check for current and past bulletins by selecting Bulletins in the drop down above.

        Bulletin Items need to be in by noon on Tuesday a week before publication.  Items can be sent to jeannette.suarez@saintclare.org.


        Need Prayers***If you or a loved one needs prayers for any situation, please call any of the following to have your intention added to the prayer line:
        Debbie Brotzman 410-335-4621
        Dolores Amrhein 410-686-7817
                                  ***

      • BINGO IS BACK at St. Clare's

        Come and Join in on the Fun!  See your friends, bring your friends and have fun!  Doors Open at
        6 p.m. and Games begin at 7 p.m.  Admission package is $16.  ******Bingo will be the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.*******Refreshments available.
                                  Reserve these dates -
        6/1 & 6/15, 7/6 & 7/20, 8/3 & 8/17, 9/7 & 9/21, 10/5 & 10/19

         Any questions can be directed to the Parish Office at 410-687-6011 .  There will be no Bingo if schools are closed for the day for weather, close early, or evening events are cancelled.  

      • Padre Pio Prayers and Rosary - Mondays 6 p.m.

        "Pray, hope, and don't worry, the Rosary is your weapon." (St. Padre Pio)

        Make a commitment of joining us in prayer once a week on Mondays at 6 p.m. in the Rectory Chapel.  We pray the Rosary and Padre Pio Prayers.  Please remember to bring your booklets and a Rosary.  Everyone is Welcome!!!!!!

      • St. Clare Sodality 

        Our Theme:  "All for Jesus Through Mary"
        We gather for Mass at 10 a.m. on Sundays and a Meeting immediatly following in the Hall. 
        The  Dates for 2023 -      
        May 7
        There will be no Sodality meeting on 6/4 & 7/2 & 8/6.
        Please join us if you are interested, or give one of us a call if you have any questions!
        Terri at 443-922-4107  or Karen at 443-834-8250.

      • Food Pantry Needs 

        We are always in need of food donations to help those in need.   We appreciate any donations and help.  You can leave items in the containers by the main entrance doors.   Thank you!  St. Clare Outreach
         

      • VIRTUS - Archdiocese of Baltimore Child Protection Program

        Those who so generously volunteer at St. Clare are asked to login to VIRTUSonline.org (VIRTUS replaced Shield the Vunerable which replaced STAND) and complete the requested information.   Anyone who volunteers at St. Clare's will need to complete this training.  Anyone with substantial contact with Children is also required to supply three references, complete a criminal history screening, and complete VIRTUSonline training.

        The process is done online and takes approximately 1 1/2 hours, but once the initial registration is complete you can stop and continue it later.  

        Completed online training will notify the VIRTUS Screening Coordinator at St. Clare Parish with an email that the training is complete.  The training is good for 5 years.  If you have any questions, please contact Vicki DeRuggiero, our VIRTUS Screening Coordinator at 410-687-6011 ext. 103 or Parishoffice@saintclare.org.

      • Join Our Parish Community

        All are welcome! 
        Click on "Contact Us" at the top of the page and supply us with the following information.

        Name:
        Address:
        City:
        State: 
        Zip Code:
        Phone:

        Please  let us know if this is a "new registration", "change of address", "if you want envelopes mailed", or if "you are moving out of the area".

        Feel free to call the parish office with any questions at 410-687-6011 ext. 103 and leave a message, or email us at Parishoffice@saintclare.org.   

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      714 Myrth Avenue | Essex, MD 21221

      410-687-6011
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