Download - PRIESTS DEACONS
November 14, 2021
PRIESTS Fr. Hans Ruygt, Pastor
Fr. Nicholas Koro, AJ, Parochial Vicar
Fr. Jacob Thomas Vettathu, MS, Parochial Vicar
Fr. David Ashbeck, Weekends
DEACONS Dcn. David Opsahl
Dcn. Michael Pirylis
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St. Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (November 15) Albert the Great came from a noble military family. He studied at the University of Padua where he became acquainted with the Dominican Order. He joined the Dominicans even though his family was against it. He became a famous and gifted teacher. One of his most famous pupils was St. Thomas Aquinas. Even during his own time, Albert was known as the “Universal Doctor” because of his great learning. Albert was into everything: biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, geography, economics, politics, logic, and mathematics in addition to theology, Scripture, and philosophy. He spent twenty years writing a collection of all knowledge. His life was not centered on science; it was centered on God. To Albert all of science displayed beautifully the plan and providence of God. Albert was named provincial superior of the Dominican Order in 1254. Three years later he resigned his post so that he could devote more time to study. Then he was appointed a bishop in 1260. As a bishop Albert traveled throughout the diocese on foot and became known as the “Bishop with the Boot.” After two years he was able to go back to writing and teaching until he died. Saint Albert the Great is the patron of scientists, philosophers, students, and medical technicians. Copyright © 1994, Loyola University Press
St. Margaret of Scotland (November 16) Margaret may have been born in Hungary of a German mother. She was the granddaughter of an English king and was brought to England when she was a youth. After the Norman conquest of England, she took refuge in Scotland. In 1070, Margaret married Malcolm III, the king of Scotland. They had two daughters and six sons. Deeply religious, Margaret used her influence to bring the Scottish Church in line with Rome and was also noted for caring for orphans and the poor. Three of their sons became kings, one of whom was considered a saint for building up the Church in Scotland, following in his mother’s footsteps. She died four days after her husband and a son were killed in battle. She was buried at Dunfermline Abbey. Margaret is the patron saint of Scotland. Copyright ©2016 Catholic News Service-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington DC. All rights reserved.
St. Gertrude the Great, Virgin (November 16) When she was five years old, Gertrude was placed in the care of the Cistercian nuns. She was very intelligent and became a great scholar. Then Gertrude became a Benedictine nun herself. At age twenty-six, Gertrude had the first of her deep mystical experiences, which she later wrote about in a book. Christ encouraged her to spend more time studying him. Her life from that point on revolved around the study of Scripture, prayer, spiritual reading, and the liturgy. Her spirituality centered on the love between Christ and her. She saw herself as the bride of Christ. Gertrude had a great devotion to the mystery of the Incarnation, along with the Sacred Heart and the Holy Eucharist. She spread devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus years before St. Margaret Mary, who is most known for this. Gertrude carried her love for Christ to others through the prayers she wrote and through her journal of mystical experiences. Books she wrote show her deep understanding of the Incarnation and Trinity. Saint Gertrude the Great is the patron of the West Indies. Copyright © 1994, Loyola University Press
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious (November 17) Elizabeth’s short life was nonetheless full; she had a happy marriage and children, was a secular Franciscan, and was so devoted to the poor and sick that she gave away royal robes and founded hospitals. The daughter of a Hungarian king, Elizabeth married a nobleman of Thuringia, Louis, at age 14. He complained about the expense of her many charities until he witnessed a miracle involving Elizabeth, bread and roses. After he died during a Crusade, she became a Third Order Franciscan at Marburg, Germany, where she founded a hospital to care for the sick. Elizabeth, who was declared a saint in 1235, is the patron of bakers, young brides, widows, those falsely accused, countesses, and secular Franciscans. Copyright ©2020 Catholic News Service-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington DC. All rights reserved.
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin (November 18) Growing up in a prosperous French family, Philippine joined the Visitation nuns, but returned to her family during the French Revolution. In 1804 she entered the Society of the Sacred Heart. After much preparation, she led a missionary journey to Missouri in 1818. She set up the first free school west of the Mississippi, Sacred Heart houses and Novitiate, and a school for Indians. Despite frontier hardships and ill health, she persevered in her early dream of serving Native Americans. Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne is the patron of perseverance amid adversity. Copyright ©2019 Catholic News Service-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington DC. All rights reserved.
Mass Schedule This Week Rosary in Church
35 min before all Masses DAILY MASSES Monday thru Saturday ............................................. 8am
SUNDAY MASSES Saturday ................................................................ 4pm Sunday .................................................................. 7am Sign Language Interpreted Mass ......................... 9am LIVE STREAM w/ Communion during & after Mass ....... 11am ............................................................................. 5pm
Confessions This Week Wednesday & Saturday .................... 12pm (noon) to 1pm Friday ......................................................... 5pm to 6pm
Exposition & Adoration Friday .......................................................... 1pm to 4pm
Parish Office Monday thru Thursday ............. 9am to noon / 1pm to 5pm Friday .................................... 9am to noon / 1pm to 3pm Closed Daily for Lunch ...................... 12pm (noon) to 1pm
You can leave a voice message for a staff member anytime—see directory below.
Emergency Sacraments Monday through Friday during business hours,
call the office (623) 546-3444. On weekends and after hours on weekdays, call our emergency line (602) 532-6294 if it is a true medical emergency for which a priest is needed (Confession,
Anointing, Communion, Last Blessings). We recommend calling during daylight hours if possible.
Staff Directory Call or Write
Office (623) 546-3444 or [email protected]
Receptionists (part-time) Cheryl (Charlie) Horan, Gayle Lukaszewski
Missy Hempe, Nicole Flanigan
(623) 975-5601 ..................................... Christine Spiehs Parish Manager
(623) 975-5600 ......................................... Ginnie Hebert Parish Secretary, Funeral Coordinator, Baptism Coordinator
(623) 975-5618 ..................................... Joe Lukaszewski Pastoral Care Coordinator, Marriage Prep, Communion Visitors
(623) 975-5602 .................................... Bernadette Linde Liturgy, Altar Serving & Music
[email protected] ................ Nicole Cheshire, pt Sunday Evening Mass Band
(623) 975-5606 ........................................... Brian Guillot Child Faith Formation and RCIA
(623) 975-5607 ................................................ (Vacant) Youth Evangelization
(623) 975-5616 ..................................... Stephanie Bews Safe Environment Coordinator, Facility Scheduler, Bulletin Editor
(623) 975-5614 ................................. Betty Unverzagt, pt Ministry Scheduler & Data Entry
(623) 546-3444 Maintenance / Call Office ................................................ Jack Kavalchick, Director ........................................................... Norm Puepke, pt
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Sunday, November 21
2:00 pm
You are cordially invited to join us in celebration and blessing of our construction site for our new parish
activities center. Bring a lawn chair if you wish to sit down.
Father Hans, Father Nick, Father Jacob and other members of the clergy and staff will be there with representatives
from the Diocese of Phoenix, Adaptive Architects, Wespac Construction and others.
We will be ready with prayers, gold shovels and construction hats to get this project going for the benefit
of all of our parish and the life of our community.
We will have a light reception following the event.
Give thanks to God and to our generous donors who have made this project possible. We continue to need your
heartfelt prayers and donations to attain our goals and complete this project.
God bless all of you and Thanks Be to God who is always generous and kind to our St Clare of Assisi Community.
— Fr Hans Ruygt
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Mon 11/15 9:00am Stewardship Team Monthly Meeting—OFFSITE
6:30pm Spanish Music Group REHEARSAL—HALL
Tue 11/16 9:00am Adult Bible Study—Fulfilled Part I—HALL
11:30am Adult Legion of Mary Weekly Meeting—HALL
12:00pm Nomad AA Meeting—HALL
6:30pm Adult Choir REHEARSAL—CHURCH
6:30pm St. Vincent de Paul Conference Meeting IN PERSON/VIRTUAL
Wed 11/17 5:30pm Edge Night (6th—8th grades)—HALL
7:15pm Welcome Retreat Continuation Meeting—HALL
Thu 11/18 9:00am Adult Bible Study—Jesus: The Way, The Truth & Life—HALL
12:00pm Nomad AA Meeting—HALL
5:00pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Monthly Rosary—CHURCH
6:00pm Scouts Pack & Troop Weekly Meeting—RAMADA (Open to walk-ins)
6:30pm Anima Christi Charismatic Prayer—CHURCH
7:00pm Knights of Columbus General Meeting—HALL
Fri 11/19 8:45am Holy Family Homeschoolers—HALL
9:00am Safety Committee Monthly Meeting—OFFSITE
1:00pm Rosary Workshop—HALL
1:00pm Prayer Shawl Ministry—HALL
4:30pm Junior Legion of Mary SPANISH—HALL
7:00pm El Buen Pastor Oracion Charismatica—HALL
Sat 11/20 NO ACTIVITIES
Sun 11/21 7:00am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word—VIRTUAL (Premieres weekly via YouTube)
LINK TO PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?
list=PLw9nnf2UVZVFii4LBPoT6AKkKc_WAeIY4
2:00pm
Activities Center Groundbreaking
On Church Grounds (west side of the Church building)
2:30pm Evening Mass Band Rehearsal—CHURCH
Join Our Parish Ministries Please phone 9am—4pm only
Adult Bible Study
Michelle Templeton [email protected]
Anima Christi Charismatic Prayer
Jerianne Bender [email protected]
Blood Drive
Connie Gaudio (623) 703-9303
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Adults—Teddi Murray (623) 523-7233
Juniors—Lorrie Holland (623) 512-1042
Catholic Men’s Fellowship
Manny Hernandez [email protected]
Cursillo Group
David Buettner [email protected]
Divine Mercy Cenacle
Lily Buettner [email protected]
El Buen Pastor Oracion Charismatica
Laura Martinez (623) 216-2723 / Josefina Torres (480) 548-8531
Fellowship Committee
Barb & Bruce Grattan [email protected]
Holy Family Co-op (homeschoolers)
David Oliver [email protected]
Knights of Columbus Council 12851
Don McLane (845) 797-2523
Legion of Mary
Adults & Juniors—Carla Wrublik (602) 818-4895
Liturgical Ministry & Altar Serving
Bernadette Linde [email protected]
Music Ministry
Adult Choir—Bernadette Linde [email protected]
Evening Mass Band—Nicole Cheshire [email protected]
Nomad AA Group
Charles Anderson
Our Lady of Antipolo Association
Marylou Gonzalez (571) 437-8461
Our Lady of Guadalupe Association
Leonor Ward (623) 986-9992
Pastoral Council
Laura Pike [email protected]
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Simonne Barthell (623) 544-6814
Quirky Disciples
Manny Hernandez [email protected]
Rosary Makers
Christine Haak [email protected]
Safety Committee
Don McLane (845) 797-2523
St. Maximilian Kolbe Fraternity
Cathy Roszhart (309) 825-2900
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Pat Conlan [email protected]
Scouts (Pack & Troop)
Stephanie Bews [email protected]
Small Christian Communities
Sandi Hollenbeck (402) 850-9057
Solo Group
Pat Roessler (623) 229-1319
Spanish Music Group
Jose Cruz [email protected]
Stewardship Team/Come & See Sunday
Lorrie Holland [email protected]
Walking With Moms In Need
Valerie Villa [email protected]
Welcome Retreat
Dcn. Dave Opsahl [email protected]
Women’s Guild
Barb Grattan [email protected]
YOUTH PROGRAMS [K—5th grades] Brian Guillot (623) 975-5606 [6th—12th grades] (seeking a new youth minister)
Saturday, November 13 8:00 am Success of our Building by Staff 4:00 pm † Dane Reid by St Clare Finance Council
Sunday, November 14
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 am Mass for the People (Missa Pro Populo) by Father Hans 9:00 am † Rose Giltner by Gloria & Bob Krajnak 11:00 am LIVE STREAM w/ Communion during & after Mass † Nicole Dossett by Don & Carolyn Madison 5:00 pm † Bernadine Irish by James & Barbara Cavalier
Monday, November 15 8:00 am † Marion Territ by Territ Family
Tuesday, November 16 8:00 am † Luellamae Kopczynski by Kopczynski Family
Wednesday, November 17 8:00 am † Frank Reiter by Corinne Reiter 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CONFESSIONS
Thursday, November 18 8:00 am † Sherry Bender, Jacob Strahl, Carol Hardiman by Christine Franceschine
Friday, November 19 8:00 am † Dan Ryan by Martin & Pat Lallier 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm EXPOSITION & ADORATION 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm CONFESSIONS
Saturday, November 20 8:00 am † Linda Cangelosi by Vincent & Michelle Cangelosi 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CONFESSIONS 4:00 pm † Sam Chancey by Patty Chancey
Sunday, November 21
Christ The King 7:00 am Eric Van Sant - 60th Birthday by Carolinda Revilla 9:00 am Mass for the People (Missa Pro Populo) by Father Hans 11:00 am LIVE STREAM w/ Communion during & after Mass † Brito Rendeiro by Virginia Rendeiro 5:00 pm † Brito Rendeiro by Mary Jo Rocha
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Sarah Castrovinci, Huan Vuong, Ruth Badame, Savannah Badame, Maria Badame, Tim Lukaszewski, Joan Martin, Tim Petersen, Sophia
Gradillas, Vivian Whitman, Anthony Talarico, Neil Regan, Calvin Perry, Bill Oppliger, Patricia Rukavina, Dcn. Donnan (Luke) Lukaszewski, Tom Holleman, Raymond Seese, Alberto Sanchez, Eileen Ricci, Andy Sabado, Craig Killmer, Wade Chio, Don Cline, Connie Power, Mairope Bringas, Charles Liquori, Karen Opsahl, Doris Rose, Bernard De La Paz, Beverly Grabiec, Ron Beyer, Scott Williams, Judy White, Marilyn Anderson, Nancy Morris, Bob Velner, James Sayer, Billy Bungert, Nicole Amity-Sanford, Tracy Castrovinci
PRAY FOR THE HEALING POWER OF CHRIST
Masses & Intentions New Mass & Confession Times below in red.
Thomas O’Brien
Damiana Aguaya
Rest In Peace With Christ
Daily Readings
ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers this weekend were given for Fred & Kathy Semper’s
parents’ Wedding Anniversaries by Fred & Kathy Semper.
Date Readings
Sun 11/14 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Daniel 12:1-3; Psalms 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11; Hebrews 10:11-14, 18; Mark 13:24-32 Mon 11/15 Saint Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Psalms 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Luke 18:35-43 Tue 11/16 Saint Margaret of Scotland; Saint Gertrude, Virgin 2 Maccabees 6:18-31; Psalms 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Luke 19:1-10 Wed 11/17 Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious 2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31; Psalms 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b and 15; Luke 19:11-28 Thu 11/18 The Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles; Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin 1 Maccabees 2:15-29; Psalms 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Luke 19:41-44 Acts of the Apostles 28:11-16, 30-31; Psalms 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6; Matthew 14:22-33 Fri 11/19 1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chronicles 29:10bcd, 11abc, 11d-12a, 12bcd; Luke 19:45-48 Sat 11/20 1 Maccabees 6:1-13; Psalms 9:2-3, 4 and 6, 16 and 19; Luke 20:27-40 Sun 11/21 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Daniel 7:13-14; Psalms 93:1, 1-2, 5; Revelation 1:5-8; John 18:33b-37
Chloe Moreen Maciak
Bartolo Manuel Gradillas Aiden Ondieki
Kaleb Ondieki Samantha Renee Passmore
Catalina Kathryn Covarrubias
Please welcome the newest
members of the Catholic Church
who were baptized.
NEW CONFESSIONS SCHEDULE
St. Clare of Assisi
Wednesdays 12pm—1pm Fridays 5pm—6pm
Saturdays 12pm—1pm (except holidays)
Please follow us on FLOCKNOTE or go to our website www.stcpaz.org for the most
current details of the parish.
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Blood Drive
ST. CLARE OF ASSISI November 13th/ 1pm-6pm
November 14th/ 8am-1pm in the Parish Hall
SCHEDULE NOW! SIGN-UP Online
www.bloodhero.com
(Sponsor Code: StClare)
OR CALL
Connie Gaudio (623) 703-9303
Eligibility Questions?
Call 1-877-258-4825
Masks are Required
Our Lady of Guadalupe ministry will be meeting for the
monthly Rosary on Thursdays in church from 5:00p-6:30p.
El Grupo de Guadalupano los invita a su rosario en la iglesia el dia Noviembre 18 de 5 a 6:30pm esperamos su asistencia.
ST. CLARE OF ASSISI WOMEN’S GUILD
Bake & Craft Sale November 13th & 14th Before and After all Masses
Under the Ramada Benefiting Loan/Building Fund
SALES November 13 & 14 Before and After Masses
Drive up to north side entry to the Hall
Missals are $3 each
Use of the Missal begins with the
1st Sunday of Advent.
2022
Sunday Missals
RAFFLES
Activities Center Groundbreaking
Sunday November 21, 2021
at 2pm On Church Grounds
(west side of the Church Building)
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The Tribunal of the Diocese of Phoenix is committed to providing all those interested in pursuing an annulment with all the information and guidance they need to discern and petition for this process. Our
Nullity Ministers are provided with extensive training in order to serve at the local parish and to be present to those, both Catholic and non-Catholic, seeking to petition for annulments.
There are many mistaken ideas about annulments, and we hope we can provide the answers to many of
the questions and confusion out there.
dphx.org/tribunal
Questions??? Joe Lukaszewski
[email protected] (602) 303-5408
Nullity Minister at St. Clare of Assisi
FOOD DONATIONS
Boxes are located in the narthex of the Church.
St. Vincent de Paul picks up our food
donations regularly.
The Church is open before & after
weekend Masses and weekdays after
daily Mass until 4pm.
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ONLY Items Needed: jelly and jams, prepared
meals, canned vegetables
Interested in Adult Choir?
The choir is open to all, but an audition is required for proper vocal placement and assessment of musical
ability. Music is provided.
For more information please contact Bernadette Linde at [email protected]
or 623-975-5602.
EDGE Class 6th, 7th, 8th graders!
Next Class November 17th
5:30pm—7:00pm in the Parish Hall
Registration fee is $100
Questions???
Contact Giovanna “Gigi” De La Paz
951-442-5788
St. Clare of Assisi Boy Scouts of America PACK & TROOP #400
Our Pack & Troop are meeting on Thursday nights in the Parish Hall & Ramada area as they continue their journey of advancements this year.
Outings are planned according to Boy Scouts of America guidelines. Scouting is boy/girl led with
leader/parent support.
Join our families today!
Questions??? Pack (K-5th grades): Bryan Luce
(317) 371-4886 Troop (6th-12th grades): Lori Hart
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Be an Angel to Children Who Are Less Fortunate
Every child needs to know they are loved and thought of, especially at Christmas.
Angel Trees will be in the back of the Church
November 20 — December 12
Weekdays 7am until 4pm and during Confession. Saturdays before & after Masses and during Confession. Sundays before & after Masses.
Pick one or more tags from the trees.
Purchase one gift per tag (in fairness to other siblings in their family).
Festively wrap the gift and securely attach the Angel Tag to the outside of the package.
If you take a tag, please bring a gift, or a child will be left without their request.
Please bring gifts to Mass
December 18 & 19 ONLY!
Join Our
Viewers
ONLINE!
Children’s Liturgy
of the Word
Premieres weekly via
YouTube
Sundays at 7am
LINK TO PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/
playlist?
list=PLw9nnf2UVZVFii4L
BPoT6AKkKc_WAeIY4
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Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) A hidden benefit
Why consider transferring funds in your 401K or IRA directly from your account to St. Clare?
You may be able to reduce income taxes by taking all or some of your Required Minimum Distributions as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (“QCD”.) In addition to benefiting St. Clare Parish, a QCD can benefit you because it is excluded from taxable income. The distribution goes directly to St. Clare Parish instead of to you and then to our parish. In addition to not having to pay taxes on the RMD, by reducing taxable income you may be able to derive additional credits or increase allowable deductions. As always, you should consult with your financial advisor for details.