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Encounters That Shape Us
Reflections from the Saint Clement Leadership Team
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Second Sunday of Easter / Sunday of Divine Mercy
"Jesus understands doubts and invites us to touch his mercy. But Divine Mercy is not only something we receive. It is something we are meant to live. In a divided world, mercy becomes our mission."
- Katie Bak, Sr. Director of Admin & Facilities
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Welcome!
Join us for Mass
For the weekend presider schedule, scroll down to the WORSHIP section.
Weekend Mass schedule
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday:
Daily Mass & Sacrament schedule
See schedule here
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Serve at Mass
To get involved in our Liturgical Ministries contact Caroline Jaros.
Already a liturgical minister? Sign up to serve at an upcoming Mass.
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“Let us be renewed by God’s mercy… and let us become agents of this mercy.” – Pope Francis
We look forward to seeing you at Mass this weekend for Divine Mercy Sunday as we worship together and come together as a community!
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SATURDAY
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Prayer for Peace – If you couldn’t join Thursday’s vigil or want to continue praying together, please join us as we gather in the chapel on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. We’ll pray the Rosary alongside our newly initiated members of the OCIA community, uniting as one Church in prayer for peace in solidarity with the global Church and the Holy Father. As Pope Leo XIV has urged, let us “make heard the cry for peace that springs from our hearts,” trusting in the peace that Christ alone can give.
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SUNDAY
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Service Day registration closes on Sunday so be sure to SIGN UP TODAY to join us on April 25 as we share hope through service throughout Chicagoland! Learn more here.
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Coffee & Donuts on the plaza returns this Sunday after the morning Masses. Want to help make it happen? Sign up to volunteer here!
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Children's Liturgy of the Word will be offered for ages 3-6 at our 9:30 a.m. Masses.
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High School Youth Group will meet from 5:30-7:00 p.m. New to the group? Pre-registration is appreciated to ensure we have enough food.
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Sundays Uncorked - Following 7:00 p.m. Mass relax and recharge with fellow community members offsite at Bad Apple.
| This weekend's Staff Scripture Reflection is written by Margaret Gilman, Interim Director of Religious Education. She shares, "[W]e must remember that we are called to bring peace. This happens through our actions, our smiles, a shared conversation or meal, words of encouragement, showing up for someone who is hurting. It is in experiencing together our shared humanity of blessings and struggle that we will live the words Jesus taught us, 'Peace be with you.'” | |
For this weekend's presider schedule, Mass intentions, and prayer lists, please see our Worship & Sacraments section below.
We look forward to seeing you this weekend!
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Highlighted News
- Service Day 2026 - Register by Sunday!
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Other ways to get involved in Service Day: Exodus World Services donations by 4/24; Kitchenware Drive 4/25
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Online Bible Study-- From Peter to Leo: Lessons from Acts of the Apostles for the Modern Church begins 4/9
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BETA: Life Guided By The Holy Spirit begins 4/21
- Easter Appeal -- help us reach our goal!
Seeking to Belong
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Sunday Morning Coffee & Donuts 4/12
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Sundays Uncorked 4/12
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Growing in Grace presents: What Helps Us Discern "Good vs Evil," "Good vs Bad," in Our Daily Lives? 4/18
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Growing as a Believer
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High School Youth Group 4/12
- Creation Care Corner
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One Earth Film Festival 4/25
Becoming a Disciple
- Magnified Ministries Podcast
Worship & Sacraments
- Weekend Mass & Presider Schedule
- Prayer Requests
- Weekly Prayer Intention
- Mass Intentions
- Baptisms this Weekend
- April Weddings
- Easter Joy Overflows for our OCIA Members
Sharing Our Gifts
- Thank you for donations to LPCS!
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Gardening Day 5/9
- Monthly Collections Update
- Provide a meal for our neighbors in need
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Young Adult Community
- No Filter, Just Faith podcast
Saint Clement School Updates
- School Notes
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School Admissions Coffee & Tour 4/14
- Fall 2yr old program
Resources
- Join Our Team! We're Hiring
- Your Summer, Upgraded: Intern With Us!
- Saint Clement Parish app
- Laudato Si' Platform
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Outreach LGBTQ Catholic Resource
- Pray with the Pope
- Franciscan Jubilee Year
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Solemn Vespers 4/11
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Pinwheels for Prevention Prayer Service 4/17
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Event at LUC discussing the Pope's first year 4/15
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Retreat for mid-life singles 4/17-19
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Cradles to Crayons Spring Greening Event 4/18
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Quigley Days 4/25
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Afternoon Book Club 4/27
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Serve with us. Be the Hands of Christ.
Don't miss your chance to make a difference at Service Day!
REGISTRATION CLOSES THIS SUNDAY APR. 12
Register by Sunday to join us for Saint Clement’s annual Service Day!
Service Day is taking place on Saturday, April 25, and we are excited to have you join us for this beloved Clement event. Everyone is welcome — individuals, couples, and families! Children aged 5+ are encouraged to join and should be included in your registration. NEW THIS YEAR - you can now register as a group.
SERVICE DAY TIMELINE
- 10:00 AM – Arrival at Saint Clement and Team Check-In
- 10:30 AM – Opening Prayer Service
- 11:00 AM – Group Photo, then Depart
- 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM – SERVICE PROJECTS AT THE SITES
- 5:00 PM – Mass (optional)
- 6:00 PM – Celebration Dinner for Volunteers (optional)
We can’t wait to serve alongside you and make a positive impact together!
Register today!
Have any questions? Reach out to Christa Kingsley.
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Donations needed for Exodus World Service household care packs
Drop off at parish office before Service Day
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Are you interested in joining Spring Service Day but find you are out of town on April 25th? This is the perfect way for you to support our Spring Service Day. Use the link below to access the donations needed to support refugees through Exodus World Services.
On Service Day, a team of volunteers will be taking Household Care Packs to four refugee families to help their apartments feel more like home. Thank you in advance for your support.
See what items are needed and choose which you will donate.
Thank you!
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Kitchenware Drive
Drop off on Service Day - April 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Can’t serve on Service Day, but still want to make an impact?
Need extra motivation to do some spring cleaning?
We once again are holding a Kitchenware Drive from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. on Service Day (4/25). This drive is held in partnership with Chicago Furniture Bank which provides essential furniture to individuals and families in need. Bring your gently used or new household and kitchenware items. This will be a convenient drive up and drop off opportunity. Please note, we will only be able to accept items during the designated time. Click flyer to learn more!
Thank you for your generosity!
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Online Bible Study
From Peter to Leo: Lessons from Acts of the Apostles for the Modern Church
Continues Thursdays*, Apr. 16 - May 14 | 7:00-8:00 p.m.| via Zoom
Join us this Easter season for From Peter to Leo: Lessons from Acts of the Apostles for the Modern Church, an online Bible study led by Fr. John Kartje. Together we’ll explore the early Church in the Acts of the Apostles and reflect on what its courage, leadership, and mission can teach the Church today. As we journey from Peter’s witness to the leadership of Pope Leo in our own time, discover how the Holy Spirit continues to guide and renew the Church.
Our course began this week but you can still join us starting with next week's session. Register via the link below to receive the Zoom link.
*(April 16 session will be pre-recorded)
Register & join us!
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Beta: Life Guided By The Holy Spirit
Tuesdays, April 21-May 12 | 7:00-8:00 p.m. | Chapel
The season between Easter and Pentecost is a time of promise and expectation. In this four-week course, we’ll explore the identity and mission of the Holy Spirit — the Third Person of the Trinity who dwells within us, forms us in holiness, equips us for mission, and guides us in discernment. Join us as we prepare for Pentecost by learning how to live as Spirit-filled disciples.
Register & join us!
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Share the Hope of Easter Today
Just $6,000 away from our goal -- can you help us reach it?
During this joyful Easter season, we celebrate the triumph of life over death and the boundless hope of the Resurrection. As we rejoice in this good news, we invite you to help share that hope with those in need.
Our goal for the Easter Appeal is to raise $65,000 to sustain and grow our vital community programs. Thanks to your generosity, we currently have raised nearly $59,000 -- 90% of our goal!
Will you help us reach the finish line? Your gift directly supports programs that bring spiritual nourishment, practical assistance, and life-changing encounters with Christ to those who need it most.
Together, let’s carry the light of Easter into our community. Every prayer, every gift, every act of love brings the promise of new life to someone’s heart. Thank you for walking with us in faith!
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Are you looking for friendship and a community to belong to?
We invite you to participate in our SEEKING TO BELONG experiences throughout the year. Follow along on our website, in our app, or on social media platforms.
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Sunday Morning Coffee & Donuts returns this Sunday!
Starting this Sunday, April 12, join us after the 8:00, 9:30, and 11:15 a.m. Sunday Masses for a simple but meaningful moment of community out on the plaza. With longer days and warmer weather (finally!), it’s the perfect time to linger, connect, and meet someone new.
Volunteers Needed
We’d love your help to make it happen! We’re looking for volunteers to help create a welcoming, joyful space where people can connect after Mass. It’s a simple way to serve—and a meaningful one. We truly appreciate your help! Sign up here
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Sundays Uncorked
Sunday, April 12, after 7:00 p.m. Mass
Come for Mass, stay for the people! Sundays Uncorked is back April 12 after the 7:00 p.m. Mass for a relaxed, offsite hang at Bad Apple (658 W Belden Ave).
It’s an easy, no-pressure way to unwind, meet new faces, and build real community—whether you’re new to Saint Clement, new to the city, or just looking to connect.
No registration. Come as you are. Bring a friend and stay awhile!
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What Helps Us Discern "Good vs Evil," "Good vs Bad," in Our Daily Lives?
Saturday, April 18, 10:00 a.m. (9:30 hospitality), in the chapel
Join us for a welcoming and thoughtful conversation as we reflect together on how faith, ethics, and morality can guide the choices we make each day. This presentation and discussion will reflect on how ethics and morality guide the choices we make in our daily life, with specific consideration of Christian morality. We will also explore how morality and ethics may differ with some of the real-life choices we face.
Our presenter is Fr. Chris Manahan, S.J. Fr. Chris periodically presides at daily Mass and hears confessions at Saint Clement, assists the Midwest Jesuit Province supporting Jesuit priests and brothers awaiting final vows and serves as superior of the Jesuit Community on Taylor Street in Chicago.
Come share your experiences, listen to others, and deepen your understanding of how our Catholic faith can illuminate the path in our everyday lives.
All are welcome! The Growing in Grace ministry is a community of faith for those aged 55+.
Register & join us!
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Looking to grow closer to Jesus and learn about the Catholic faith?
We invite you to participate in our GROWING AS A BELIEVER experiences throughout the year. Follow along on our website, in our app, or on social media platforms.
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High School Youth Group
Resuming Sunday, April 12, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Teens, are you looking to grow in your faith this Easter season? Join our High School Youth Group. We meet Sundays from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Fireside in Saint Clement School. We are on Easter break but will resume our weekly meetings on April 12th. Dinner is always provided, and we would love to see you there! Questions? Contact Mary Kate Boyle.
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“All of us can cooperate as instruments of God for the care of Creation.”
– Pope Francis
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Creation Care Corner
What the Saints say about Caring for Creation
Pope Saint John Paul II - “The visible world is like a map pointing to heaven…. We learn to see the Creator by contemplating the beauty of his creatures. In this world the goodness, wisdom, and almighty power of God shine forth. And the human intellect …can discover the Artist’s hand in the wonderful works which he has made. Reason can know God through the Book of Nature.”
Saint Hildegard of Bingen - “Every creature is a glittering, glistening mirror of divinity.” “Creation is the song of God.” “The Earth sustains humanity. It must not be injured; it must not be destroyed.”
Saint Francis of Assisi- “If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men.”
Saint Irenaeus of Lyons -“The initial step for a soul to come to knowledge of God is contemplation of nature.”
Pope Saint Paul IV - “Due to an ill-considered exploitation of nature, humanity runs the risk of destroying it and becoming in turn a victim of this degradation.”
Pope Saint John Paul II -“... humanity has disappointed God’s expectations. Man, especially in our time, has without hesitation devastated wooded plains and valleys, polluted waters, disfigured the earth’s habitat, made the air unbreathable . . .”
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One Earth Film Festival -
Saint Clement Creation Care Ministry Co-Sponsoring event
Saturday, April 25, 6:30 p.m.
Don't miss the One Earth Film Festival, co-sponsored by Saint Clement's Creation Care Ministry and Broadway United Methodist. The film will be From Rails to Trails, a film about the conversion of unused railways into bike and walking trails. The 606 in Chicago and the High Line in NY are examples of this conversation. The film has many ties to the area and also tells the story of grassroots movement for the health and good of communities.
Join us on April 25 at Broadway United Methodist Church, 338 N. Broadway Street. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., film screening at 6:30 p.m.
Learn more via the flyer.
We hope to see you there!
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Do you want to grow as a disciple and lead others in faith?
We invite you to participate in our DISCIPLE experiences throughout the year. Follow along on our website, in our app, or on social media platforms.
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Invitation and Accompaniment
Latest Episode of the Magnified Ministries Podcast
Fr. Peter and Marco Oropeza open the April series by exploring how the Church invites and accompanies people into faith today. At the center is a simple truth: people are still drawn to God, but they need someone to walk with them for faith to truly take root.
The conversation looks at the beauty and mystery of the Catholic faith, and how curiosity can quickly turn into confusion without accompaniment. Faith is not just information, but relationship and lived experience.
They also reflect on Pope Francis’ call to accompaniment and how Gen Z is drawn to transcendence, sacramentality, and mystery, but needs these realities translated into real encounter.
In the end, everything in the Church leads to one goal: an encounter with the risen Lord through prayer, community, healing, and the life of the Spirit.
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Join us in worship!
Weekend Mass & Presider Schedule
WELCOME! We invite you to join us in worship this weekend at one of our Masses. If you're homebound or out of town this weekend, stay connected by joining our livestream.
Saturday, April 11
- 5:00 p.m. - Presider: Fr. Radley Alcantara
Sunday, April 12
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8:00 a.m. - Presider: Fr. Radley Alcantara
- 9:30 a.m. Church - Presider: Fr. Tom Hickey
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9:30 a.m. Chapel - Presider: Fr. Radley Alcantara
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11:15 a.m. (also livestreamed) - Presider: Fr. Tom Hickey
- 4:30 p.m. - Presider: Fr. Ken Simpson
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7:00 p.m. - Presider: Fr. Radley Alcantara
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Prayer Requests
Are you or someone you know in need of prayers? Please let us know!
We invite you to fill out our Prayer Request Form so our prayer team can lift up your prayer intention. We feel blessed to support you in prayer and to see how God works through our united efforts!
Please note that any details you provide in the form will be shared with our dedicated prayer team to support your intention in prayer. If you choose, you can also opt to have your request shared publicly here in The Plaza, our weekly e-newsletter, where we will list only the name for four weeks.
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Please pray for the following requests from our community:
- Kiran Mandha
- Shari Allen
- Judy Andrade
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This Week's Staff Prayer Intention
Each week, we share a common intention that individuals, staff, ministry groups, and our wider parish family can lift up in prayer—at Mass, in meetings, during personal devotions, and on social media.
As Jesus promises us in Matthew 18:20: “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
For the week of April 12, we pray that the healing power of the Risen Lord may renew hearts burdened by grief, division, or fear, bringing peace and wholeness to our homes, our Church, and our world.
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Mass Intentions
We invite you to honor a loved one who has passed or offer prayers for those who are sick or in need of blessing and healing through a Mass Intention. Requesting a Mass intention means you are asking that the grace of Christ’s sacrifice in His death and resurrection be applied for a particular purpose—whether for the repose of the soul of the deceased or for the healing and well-being of someone in need. The names of Mass intentions are read aloud during Mass.
To schedule your intentions, please visit, email, or call the parish office. You may also schedule your intention online or via our parish App.
This week, we will pray for the following intentions:
- Sat 4/11 5:00pm - Raymond Franko (deceased) | Marguerite Quinn Zappa (Deceased) | Donald Phillips (Deceased)
- Sun 4/12 8:00am - Elmer and Eileen Brooks(Deceased) | Tom Poehls(Deceased) | Donald Phillips (Deceased)
- Sun 4/12 9:30am - (CHURCH) Robert Spadaro (Deceased)
- Sun 4/12 9:30am - (CHAPEL) Maria Bruno Kane(Deceased) | Juanita Stewart Lewis(Deceased) | Carol Ann Stein (deceased)
- Sun 4/12 11:15am - Rafaella Loizzo(Deceased) | Mary Jo Sheehy(Deceased) | Eusebio Osias (Deceased)
- Sun 4/12 7:00pm - Erma Schneider | Marguerite Quinn Zappa (Deceased) | Donald Phillips (Deceased)
- Sat 4/18 5:00pm - Erma Schneider (deceased), Elizabeth Harris (deceased), Kevin Burke (deceased)
- Sun 4/19 8:00am - Robert Brooks and Joanne Brooks(Deceased)
- Sun 4/19 9:30am - (CHURCH) Erma Schneider | Marguerite Quinn Zappa (Deceased) | Donald Phillips (Deceased)
- Sun 4/19 9:30am - (CHAPEL) Carol Ann Stein (Deceased)
- Sun 4/19 11:15am - (CHURCH) Eusebio Osias (deceased)
- Sun 4/19 4:30pm - Jorge Barreto - 2nd anniversary (Deceased) | Elizabeth Harris (deceased) | Raymond Franko
- Sun 4/19 7:00pm - Raymond Franko (deceased) | Marguerite Quinn Zappa (Deceased) | Donald Phillips (Deceased)
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Baptisms this Weekend
This weekend we joyfully welcome the following to our community through the sacrament of baptism:
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- James Michael Allara, son of Christopher & Frances Allara
- Eduardo Stanley Antanitus IV, son of Edward & Catarina Antanitus
- Maeve Cooney Caraher, daughter of Matthew & Elizabeth Caraher
- Ace Colnon Cooney, son of John & Elizabeth Cooney
- Bennett Patrick Jones, son of Nicholas & Sara Jones
- Harrison Baker Kolstad, son of Conor & Caroline Kolstad
- Nolan Alvarado O’Shaughnessy, son of Neil & HeidiAnn O’Shaughnessy
| May the newly baptized live always as members of Christ's body, keeping the flame of faith alive in their hearts. Congratulations, we welcome you with great joy! To learn more about baptizing your child at Saint Clement Parish, click here. | | | | |
April Weddings
Congratulations to the members of our parish family celebrating the sacrament of marriage this month! May God's blessings and graces be with them in the years ahead, through all their joys and sorrows.
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- Hope Fenton and Andrew Latessa
- Caroline Carl and Andrew Irvine
- Meghan Schmitt and George Lyman
- Michela Vanjo and Jack Purcell
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Charlie Brockhaus and Charles Kramer -- Lincoln, NE
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Caroline Spartis and Francis Flynn -- Columbus, OH
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Anna Jacobsen and Clarke Allen -- Nashville, TN
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Easter Joy Overflows for our OCIA Members
Next OCIA cohort begins the week of May 11
The joyful celebration of new life in Christ echoes throughout the fifty days of Easter, as our sisters and brothers in Christ deepen in faith and integrate more fully into the Saint Clement community. Please continue to keep them close in prayer.
Please pray for those who are inspired to follow in their footsteps. Several dozen individuals have already registered for the next OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) process which begins the week of May 11 and culminates with sacraments on October 4.
Our OCIA welcomes those seeking baptism, baptized Christians seeking to join in full communion with the Catholic Church and Catholics who have not completed their Sacraments of Initiation: Confirmation and/or First Communion.
Registration for our summer OCIA is now open. We are hosting two cohorts, one on Monday evenings led by Ed Harasim and another on Thursday evenings, led by staff member, Victor Lara.
Please email Ed Harasim, OCIA Coordinator, for further information on the process of joining the Church or completing your sacraments of initiation through Confirmation and/or First Communion.
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Thank You for the Shoe Donations!
Thank you to all who donated shoes to Lincoln Park Community Services last month! They are extremely grateful for the kind donations. The shoes will go to support the flood of people coming in for their Drop-In program during the week. LPCS serves over 6000 individuals living on the street throughout the year.
Next need is donations of Spring and Summer clothing for Men & Women
At this time of year, LPCS Sedgwick is in need of Spring and Summer clothing for Men and Women. Parishioners can take their donations directly to LPCS 1531 N Sedgwick anytime. There is always someone working at the front desk who can accept the donations at that location.
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Gardening Day!
Saturday, May 9, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Saint Clement Campus
Can't make Service Day?
Do you love gardening and spending time outdoors?
Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to our parish community?
Join us for a morning of fresh air, community, and hands-on service as we get the Saint Clement campus ready for spring! We’ll be planting and refreshing our outdoor spaces together. We will supply the tools; you can come ready to dig in and make a difference!
Please note: The day's activities will require lifting and/or moving heavy items. Those who sign up must be prepared for physically challenging labor.
Register & join us!
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Monthly Collections Update
We share our income information monthly to keep our parishioners informed about the financial health of Saint Clement Parish. This includes collection income and other income composed of stole fees, religious education tuition, fundraising and interest. As always, we thank you for your continued support of our parish! To make a donation, please click here.
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Share your gifts by providing meals or time serving meals
Saint Clement offers many opportunities for parishioners to live their call to stewardship and justice by generously sharing their time, gifts, and talents in service with and for others. We invite you to help serve our brothers and sisters in need and hungry by providing a meal or time preparing and serving a meal.
- Learn more about other upcoming opportunities to help feed our neighbors in need, including at Catholic Charities, LPCS, or St. Mary of the Lake.
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Find Your People. Grow In Faith.
If you're in your 20s and 30s, we invite you to learn more about our vibrant Young Adult Community (YAC)!
Looking for real connection and deeper purpose? Whether you’re new to the city or just looking to grow in faith with others, Saint Clement’s Young Adult Community (YAC) is here for you! Join us for social events, Bible studies, and service opportunities—a space to build friendships, explore your faith, and make an impact together.
Read the latest YAC newsletter here!
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Converting to Catholicism, Forming Community and Trusting God’s Timing
Catch the latest episode of our No Filter, Just Faith podcast!
In this episode of No Filters Just Faith, host Elise sits down with Grace, a parishioner at Saint Clement Parish, to share her powerful journey into the Catholic Church. From discovering Alpha, to wrestling with big questions about Scripture, authority, and truth, Grace opens up about the moments that challenged her and the ones that changed everything.
She shares how community, prayer, and honest questions led her from Protestant roots into OCIA, and ultimately into a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith.
This is a story about seeking truth, asking hard questions, and finding a faith that holds steady even in the tension.
Join us on Spotify and YouTube.
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Saint Clement School Updates |
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School Notes
Every week we share a few updates and photos from Saint Clement School! To learn more about Saint Clement School, please visit stclementschool.org, see their Instagram, or contact Noreen Valle.
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School Admissions Coffee & Tour
Tuesday, April 14, 8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Join the Saint Clement School Family! We invite you to sign up for our next Admissions Coffee & Tour at 8:45 a.m. Come learn more about our school from our pastor, principal, teachers, parents & students. If you're interested, sign up here.
To learn more about Saint Clement School, please visit stclementschool.org or contact Noreen Valle.
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Saint Clement 2-year-old Tot Program
Fall 2026 Information & Sign-Up
The 2 year old tot program is designed to give children a more structured introduction to learning. It will incorporate a fun play based learning space for children to come play, grow and learn. The program will focus on gross motor, speech development, following directions, transitioning from one task to another and fine motor skills. Children will have the chance to open play with aged based materials, enjoy outside/inside gross motor time, daily crafts, circle time, story time and snack. Caregivers will be expected to participate with their child while still giving him/her the space to explore and gain independence. The program will only be open to 8 children with a caregiver to give an intimate and safe space to grow.
Register here
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Join Our Team -- Make an Impact!
Looking for meaningful work that makes a difference? Become part of our mission-driven team at Saint Clement, where your talents will help shape the future of Catholic ministry. Whether you’re passionate about faith, community, or service, your work here will have a lasting impact on our parish and beyond.
Check out our open position and be part of something bigger!
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Your Summer, Upgraded:
Intern With Us!
Looking for a way to make your summer meaningful, get hands-on experience, and have fun along the way? Join us at Saint Clement Parish! This is a great opportunity for college students and young adults. You’ll help with events, school projects, and get behind-the-scenes with our database work. Hours vary—some daytime, evenings, and weekends—so you’ll get a taste of everything we do.
Curious? Email Katie Bak to learn more and apply!
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Experience Saint Clement Anywhere: Download Our Parish App Now!
We invite you to download and explore our parish app today! You'll be able to sign up to serve as a Liturgical Minister or for our Friday Morning ministry, watch Fr. Peter's weekly video, and more! To download, simply search for Saint Clement in the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android). Or, you can text stclementapp to 77977. It's that easy!
Click for a video overview of our parish app to learn more!
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Join the Laudato Si' Platform
The Archdiocese is one of nine dioceses around the world chosen to help launch the Laudato Si’ Action Platform. Saint Clement will be going through this process and we are encouraging all parishioners to register on the platform found at laudatosiactionplatform.org.
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Outreach: An LGBTQ Catholic Resource
Welcome! God loves you and we see you! Outreach is an LGBTQ Catholic Resource created by Father James Martin, S.J. and several others. They hope to offer news, resources, and community for LGBTQ+ Catholics and their allies. Click here to learn more & check for updates!
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Pray with the Pope
The Archdiocese of Chicago is participating in the global “Pray with the Pope” campaign, a worldwide prayer initiative that invites all to join Pope Leo XIV in monthly prayer intentions. Throughout 2026, the monthly prayer intentions will address themes that speak directly to the realities facing families, communities, and nations.
Learn more here
View April's Pray with the Pope video here:
"For priests in crisis"
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Archdiocese of Chicago to Celebrate Franciscan Jubilee Year Honoring 800th Anniversary of the Passing of St. Francis of Assisi
Pope Leo XIV proclaimed the special Jubilee year inviting the faithful to reflect on the life and enduring legacy of St. Francis whose profound commitment to the gospel, love for the poor and reverence for all of creation continues to inspire Christians eight centuries later. Learn more here.
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Octave of Easter at Solemn Vespers
Saturday, April 11, 5:15 p.m.
Monastery of the Holy Cross, 3111 South Aberdeen, Chicago
The Monastery of the Holy Cross and Schola Laudis are in their fourteenth year of Solemn Choral Vespers, featuring the masterworks of Renaissance polyphony and traditional Gregorian chant, adapted to the contemporary liturgy conducted by Kevin Allen. We invite you to join us in the “architecturally significant and acoustically excellent” Monastery church each month. All services are free and open to the public. Donations are welcomed. For more information, please visit our website.
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Pinwheels for Prevention Prayer Service
April 17
All are welcome to the Pinwheels for Prevention Prayer Service on Friday, April 17th at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church Healing Garden (1080 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago). The 15th annual prayer service for child abuse prevention is an opportunity to raise our voices in song and prayer to end child abuse. Join archdiocesan leaders and students from throughout Chicagoland to pray for an end to child abuse in all its forms.
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Habemus Papam: Three Journalists Weigh In On Pope Leo's First Year
April 15, 7:00 p.m., at Loyola University Chicago's Lakeshore campus
In less than 12 months since his election to the Chair of St. Peter, Pope Leo has continued Vatican reforms, personally reached out to the faithful in need of support, and inspired the Catholic faithful—both committed and lapsed. His influence has been felt outside of the Catholic Church through his ecumenical and interreligious dialogues, as well as his public ministry to the marginalized in Rome. To mark the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo’s election, The Hank Center will host a conversation focused on the first year of the Pope Leo’s reign: What has he accomplished? Where do we go from here? What remains to be done?
Journalists Colleen Dulle (America), Michael Sean Winters (National Catholic Reporter), and Gretchen Crowe (Our Sunday Visitor) will offer their take on Pope Leo’s first year. Dominic Preziosi (Commonweal) will moderate.
This event is free and all are welcome. Offered through The Hank Center for The Catholic Intellectual Heritage.
Learn more & register here.
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Retreat for Mid-Life Singles (mid-30s to 50s)
April 17-19, Carmelite Spiritual Center
Are you looking for a renewed sense of purpose & belonging? Register today for a life-changing REFLECT weekend retreat at the Carmelite Spiritual Center, in Darien, IL (in the southwestern suburbs), on April 17-19, 2026. Take a chance and get involved... you won't regret it! Visit www.ReflectRetreat.com, e-mail reflect.chicagoland@gmail.com, or call (630) 222-8303 for details.
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Quigley Days
April 25
High school men interested in learning more about the priesthood are invited to a fun outing at the Ohio Street Beach. We will gather on April 25 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. The morning will begin with Mass and prayer at the Bishop Quarter House (750 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago), followed by games at Ohio Street Beach. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Register here or reach out to Katie Hazen with any questions.
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Afternoon Book Club at Saint Clement
Monday, April 27, 1:00 p.m., Room 2W
All are invited to join the monthly Afternoon Book Club on Monday, April 27 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Room 2W.
- Book: The Color Purple
- Authored by: Alice Walker
Questions? Please contact Rick Jones.
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SAINT CLEMENT PARISH
642 W. Deming Place
Chicago, IL 60614
t. 773-281-0371
f. 773-281-2509
STCengage@clement.org
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