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See Father Peregrine's ordination at Saint Michael's Abbey here.

Father Peregrine's first Mass at Saint Clement is the 11:00am Mass on Sunday, August 2. This Mass wil also be live streamed. 

As of this past Tuesday, the recycle bins for public recycling have been removed from the Saint Clement of Rome campus. We will no longer be collecting any recycling from the public.

In order to better ensure the safety of all children in Catholic schools and parishes, this program mandates that adults who work with or volunteer around children or vulnerable adults must also be in full compliance with the SEP. Please click here for more information or for instructions for reporting abuse.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament has been suspended due to the Corona Virus. 

If you are visiting the Adoration Chapel on school days between 11:00 a.m. and 3:15 p.m., please make sure you park in the Adoration Chapel parking lot on the east side of the Chapel so as not to interfere with Saint Clement School procedures. It is very important that these guidelines are followed for the safety of all our students.

See our webpage for more information.

MISSIONARY PLAN OF COOPERATION

Each year, our archdiocese takes up a collection for the Missionary Plan of Cooperation and normally a speaker from one of the many missionaries supported by this collection comes to speak at our Masses one weekend to let us know of the wonderful work they are doing. This year, we were scheduled to have two of the Sisters of the Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate of Gulu, Uganda come to our parish but, due to the pandemic, they were unable to make the visit. Below you will find information about these sisters and their mission:
 

THE LITTLE SISTERS OF MARY IMMACULATE OF GULU (LSMIG)
LIGHT IN DARKNESS

Who are we? indigenous Order of Women Religious, located in the Archdiocese of Gulu in Northern Uganda-East Africa. Obtained 501©3 status in Pennsylvania in 2019,
 
Our Foundation: 1936 by two Comboni Missionaries: Servant of God Bishop Angelo Negri & Mother Angioletta Dognini
 
Charism:   “witness the burning love of Jesus Christ to the most vulnerable, especially women and children”
 
Spirituality: Contemplative spirituality drawn from the mystery of Love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the faith of Our Lady, Mary Immaculate, the humility and dedication of St Joseph and the zeal of our Founder Servant of God Bishop Angelo Negri, and Mother Angioletta Dognini
 
Mission Countries: Uganda, Kenya, Italy & USA
 
Ministries:  Catholic Education Schools, Colleges and Universities with specific focus on the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children and students
 
Health Services: Catholic life -giving health services to the rural and hard to reach areas, peri-urban areas with specific focus on palliative care
 
Pastoral and Social services:  Rural and peri-urban areas
Emerging Challenge: The current residences of the Sisters, constructed in1936, are dilapidated and assessed unsafe for human occupancy.
What is needed: Financial support to construct safe residence for the sisters, to enable them to stay close to the vulnerable population  and to effectively serve them.
 

If you would like to help the Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate, you may donate by making a check payable to Saint Clement of Rome with a notation of “Missionary Cooperation Appeals” in the memo of the check. You may drop your donation off at the rectory or place in the basket in Church.

Dear Families,
 
Saint Clement of Rome has become a second home to me. I have spent thirty-one years at a job I have thoroughly enjoyed. I LOVED teaching PE, and I LOVED the kids. It was so rewarding to watch them grow and mature. I have also enjoyed the many friendships with parents over the years.
 
During my time here, I was fortunate to work with competent and caring leaders: Pastors Msgr. Pieper (thanks for the new gym!) and Msgr. Butler, and principals Dr. Tina Reichardt, Mrs. Jean Grana, Mrs. Susan Cunningham, and Mr. Andrew M. Long.
 
It is with a heavy heart that I have made the difficult decision to retire from teaching due to the current conditions with which we are dealing. I have been treated with so much love and kindness by this wonderful parish over the years...I am so thankful and grateful. I will truly miss everyone. Thanks for the memories.
 
I am blessed,
Mr. Hayes
 

• Parishes are allowed to increase to 25 percent capacity as long as they can still maintain the social distancing guidelines of six feet between parishioners (households).
• Masks are required in church.
• Holy Communion can now be offered in the hand or on the tongue. Holy Communion distributed by extraordinary ministers will be administered in the hand only. We STRONGLY recommend parishioners receive Holy Communion in the hand, however, those who still wish to receive Holy Communion on the tongue must receive from the Mass MAIN CELEBRANT only.
• The suspension of the distribution of the Most Precious Blood will remain in place.

Parishes will now be required to clean the pews only one time per day unless otherwise stated by city or county health officials.    

Health Guidelines.                                   Frequently Asked Questions

Live Stream Mass

Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.Since I cannot at this moment receive You acramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.  Amen.

Please remember to fast one hour before mass and we encourage you to go to confession before receiving Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Please be informed of the parish directives on how to participate for mass according to the Archdiocesan guidelines (mask wearing).

See Helpful Reminders.

See Saint Clement Directives for First Holy Communion.

Please review the video "How to Receive First Holy Communion."

Detailed information including dates can be found here.

To sign up your child for a Confirmation Summer Review please select this link.

We welcome all, whether a long time parishioner or someone who is looking for a spiritual home. Saint Clement is a Catholic community worshiping and growing in faith.  We welcome you and your family to our parish family and we hope that you will find a "home" with us.  Together we help one another experience the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ.

We encourage you to explore our many opportunities to join us, whether in our Liturgy, Faith Formation, or one of our many Ministries and Parish Life activities.

If you are new to our community, please contact the rectory.

From all of us at Saint Clement, God Bless You, 

Monsignor Michael Butler, Pastor.