Hello Friends!
It's that time, time for Flocknote Friday. Your weekly newsletter that helps keep you in the know. Things have been pretty quiet around the office as Fr. Yates gets settled in but we do have one announcement. Our Business Manager, Linda Putnam, has accepted a new job in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. She will be working with Fr. Martin in the Strategic Planning Office. Her last day will be July 16th. We wish her well!
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who made my welcome weekend at SCA so fabulous. Much gratitude and thanks goes to the Knights of Columbus for organizing the donuts after Mass. I am deeply grateful for all the kind words of welcome each of you shared with me. I truly look forward to getting to know you and walking this journey of faith together. I am but a humble shepherd that Jesus has called to serve you. I promise to do all with Jesus as I lead you closer to heaven. As part of my assignment as your new Pastor, I am to be formally installed by the Bishop. I will be contacting the bishop’s office and schedule my installation Mass and will let you know the date and time so we can join together in prayer and thanks to God. For now, know of my continued prayers.
Mission Co-Op
On the weekend of July 24/25, we will welcome Mary Stevenson from COAR (pronounced "CO - ar"), the Community of Oscar A. Romero. This is a foster care facility, school, and clinic serving vulnerable children in El Salvador since 1980. Mary is the Executive Director of the COAR Peace Mission – the U.S. fundraising and outreach arm of the COAR Children’s Village in Zaragoza, El Salvador. She was a student at Beaumont High School in Cleveland Heights when Sr. Dorothy Kazel, OSU, left to begin her five year assignment on the Cleveland Diocese’s Latin American Mission Team. Prevented from visiting the mission in the 1980s because of the civil war, including the murder of Sr. Dorothy, Mary first visited COAR in 1990 and experienced the anguish of El Salvador’s civil war through the orphans at COAR. Repeated visits through the years revealed the deep, healing, vital nature of the care, education, and vocational training that COAR gives its children. Mary will share with us more about the mission of COAR and how we can support their good work.
Employee Transition
Linda Putnam, our Business Manager, informed me that she has accepted a position with the Archdiocese and her last day at SCA will be July 16. She will be working for Father Martin and supporting him in his new role. She will be the Strategic Planning Manager. I will immediately post the position and start to collect resumes so as to fill this position as soon as possible. Linda has graciously agreed to help me during this transition to keep things running smoothly at the Parish. Please pray that the Lord will send us the right person for this important role. If you have the moment, too, please join me in thanking Linda for her service to our Parish.
Fr. Anthony R. Yates
Pastor
SAVE THE DATE
Motown Concert | September 18th | 7 – 11 pm
The Knights of Columbus have booked Anita Rosamond’s band for a fun-filled night at St. Clare. Talk to your family and friends and put Sept 18th on your calendars. Get ready to go back in time for 4 hours that evening from 7 – 11 pm. Start planning to reserve a table with 8 of your closest friends. More ticket information will be coming later this month.
Men's Club Meeting | July 12 @ 7 PM | Cafeteria
All men of the St. Clare of Assisi parish are invited to join the SCA Men's Club. Our July meeting is going to be held at 7:00 on Monday, July 12th in the cafeteria. Join us for fun, food and some refreshments!! Please call me if you have any questions. Keith Laurie—SCAMC President ‐973‐271‐7212
Referees needed for the 2021 CYC Soccer Season!
The 2021 CYC Soccer Season is fast approaching and so are opportunities for those interested in becoming a CYC Soccer Referee. Spots are available to Ref
Pre-K - 8th Grade, so contact us NOW to learn and experience the new revamped training course, make some good friends and be paid a highly competitive wage in the process!
We are in need of all age groups, but especially older (High School & Adults) Referees who can take 5th - 8th Grade games. Adults are also highly encouraged to sign up.
If you would like more information, please contact Lindsay or Nick Underwood: Phone Email
(773) 209-4875 lindsayeunderwood@hotmail.com,
We would be happy to help. Go St. Clare!
Biking for Babies, a pro-life organization connecting young adults with a
passion for athletics and service to pregnancy resource centers, will bike into St.
Louis on Saturday, July 17. All are welcome to attend their free Celebration of
Life event at St. Joseph Parish (567 St. Joseph Lane, Manchester MO 63021)
as they share about their approach to building a Culture of Life amidst our
nation’s current war on human dignity.
For more information visit their website at bikingforbabies.com/celebration-of-
life/. The Respect Life Apostolate is a sponsor of the Biking for Babies
Celebration of Life and has been for many years. We'd love to see our
community come together in support of life at this event.
passion for athletics and service to pregnancy resource centers, will bike into St.
Louis on Saturday, July 17. All are welcome to attend their free Celebration of
Life event at St. Joseph Parish (567 St. Joseph Lane, Manchester MO 63021)
as they share about their approach to building a Culture of Life amidst our
nation’s current war on human dignity.
For more information visit their website at bikingforbabies.com/celebration-of-
life/. The Respect Life Apostolate is a sponsor of the Biking for Babies
Celebration of Life and has been for many years. We'd love to see our
community come together in support of life at this event.
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary is happy to announce that the 29th Annual Convivium Dinner Auction will return to the Chase Park Plaza for an in-person event. take place in-person on Saturday, November 6th. The Convivium Dinner Auction was established in 1992 as Kenrick-Glennon Seminary’s signature event in support of tomorrow’s priests. We look forward to coming together again as a community of faith and providing support for our future priests. Convivium is not just the sole annual fundraiser for Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. It is a celebration of the mission of priestly formation and all who support it. Visit www.kenrick.edu/convivium or email convivium@kenrick.edu to learn about ways you can be involved, including sponsorship and advertising opportunities, item donations, and attendance.