Welcome.to.St..Clare.Parish

 

Thank you for choosing St. Clare School. The parish developed this ministry to assist families with the responsibility of raising their children in a safe, faith-animated and healthy educational environment. Our “Parish Mission Statement” is more specific:

                                                                                            

The community of St. Clare invites everyone to share and celebrate the
 transforming power of God’s love through worship, education and service to others.

                                                                                           

In the spirit of this “Mission,” we invite you to join our community in any way you feel called. The best way to get to know people is to volunteer for, or come to parish events. Below is a “short list” of some of the more popular programs and activities we offer. A complete list is in the “Welcome Packet” in the parish office. If you are interested in participating in any of the listed programs or activities, please contact the parish office at 503 244-1037, e-mail us at office@saintclarechurch.org, or visit our web site at www.saintclarechurch.org.

 


Weekend Masses

Winter months

Sat. 5 p.m.

Sun. 7:30, 9, and 11:15 a.m.

Summer months

Sat. 5 p.m.

Sun. 7:30, 10 a.m.

 

 

 

Daily Masses

Monday–Wednesday

7:30 a.m.

Thursday

8:30 a.m.

 

Holy Days

8:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

 

 

Communion Service

Friday & Saturday

7:30 a.m.

 

Reconciliation

First Saturday 4–4:30,

or by appt.

Communal Advent and Lent


Religious Education Opportunities

St. Clare School (K-8)

Preschool: Ages 3–Kindergarten during 9 a.m. Mass

Grades 1–5: Children’s Liturgy of the Word

during 9 & 11:15 a.m. Masses

Grades 1–8: Religious Education (Sundays, 10:15 a.m.)

Middle School (Wednesday nights)

High School (Sunday nights)

Adults (Sundays, 10:15 a.m.)

Small Faith Sharing Groups (Throughout the year)

 

Sacramental Preparation

Infant Baptism 4-times a year during Sunday Masses

First Eucharist (Spring)

First Reconciliation (Fall)

Confirmation (Academic Year)

Adults and Children 7+ Baptism/Initiation (Throughout the Year)

Marriage (Six months Prep Required, See the Pastor)

 

Service

St. Vincent de Paul (Year-round)

Giving Tree for the Poor (December)

Partner Parish Drive (February)

Lenten Soup Suppers (During Lent)

Outreach Committee (Monthly)

Peace and Justice Committee (Monthly)

 

Social Events

Coffee & Donuts (After Sunday Masses)

New Parishioner Events (5-times a Year)

Parish Campout on Oregon Coast (July)

Parish Picnic and Feast of St. Clare (September)

All Parish Dance (October)

Pasta Dinner (October)

School Christmas Program (December)

Caroling Party (December)

Christmas Eve Wassail Party (December 24)

Pre-School Winter Program (January)

Irish Dinner (March)

Volunteer Thank You Reception (May)

 

Fundraising Events

Sally Foster Gift Wrap Sale (September)

School Jog-a-thon (Spring)

Preschool Original Art Works (October)

Giving Tree for the Poor (December)

Parish Auction (February)

Preschool Spring Book Fair (April)

Junque & Jewels (June)

School SCRIP Sales (After Sunday Masses)