SUNDAY AUGUST 2, 2020
Reopening of Churches in Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens:
Daily Mass is being held at 8:30am in the Church.
Saturday Vigil Mass will be held at 5pm Mass in the Church.
Sunday Mass will be held in the church at 9:30am and 11:00am in English; 12:30pm in Igbo
Please continue to follow the guidelines set up by the Diocese for attending Mass.
Dear Parishioners, we thank you for your continued support of the Parish of St. Clement Pope. Though the Church has resumed Sunday Liturgies, we know some of you may still have concerns for your safety and health. If so and you would like to continue to support the parish you may continue to do so by mail or dropping your envelopes in the mail slot at the Rectory.
Again, thank you for your support.
Pope Francis prayer to the Virgin Mary to watch over the world in this current moment of crisis.
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith. You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at the Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform Ourselves to the Father’s sill and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.Do not despise our pleas-we who are put to the test– and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
Pope Francis—11 March 2020, 19:08
Assumption Day, Saturday August 15, 2020
Though not celebrated as a Holy Day of Obligation in the United States because it falls on a Saturday this year. There will be morning Mass at 8:30 am in the Church.
Faith Formation
Dear Parents and Guardians due to the uncertainty of the Covid-19 crisis, Faith formation for the Catechetical Year 2020-2021 will be held virtually. Registration and Re-registration forms will be available on the website. I will update you when they become available. Registration will be on Sunday, Sept 6, 2020 after the 9:30 am Mass and before the 12:30pm Igbo Mass. Work packets will be distributed on Sunday, Sept 13, 2020 in the same way. If you have any questions or concerns please call the rectory at (718)529-0273.
Be Safe, Be Healthy!
Sandra Jean
Director of Faith Formation
Assignment Change
Following the recent changes in the United States
Province of the SDV, Fr. Ignatius Okoroji, SDV our
Parochial Vicar has been transferred. His official date to start in his new assignment is September 1, 2020.
A new Parochial Vicar has been appointed to us and will officially start on September 1, 2020.
There will be more information forthcoming.
Food Pantry
The pantry had an extra session on 7/30 to distribute food, fresh milk that was donated by St. Clare’s Church and $10.00 dollars in free “Health Bucks” coupons from NYCDOHMH to by fresh vegetables and fruit at local farmers markets.
In July the pantry served 171 families which included 412 adults, 173 children and 134 seniors.
Where to watch Mass
Masses can be accessed on the diocesan website:
Dioceseofbrooklyn.org/masses. On weekdays in English at 8:00am and at 12pm
Also watch and follow our Parish on Facebook and watch the live Masses in English and Igbo at the respective times www.facebook.com/stclementpope
Ways to help the Catholic community of Brooklyn and Queens in response to the COVID-19 health crisis:
Continue to give your weekly offertory to your parish
Sponsor a student in our Catholic schools and academies
Support the ministries of the Diocese of Brooklyn through the Annual Catholic Appeal.
Website
The Parish has a new website the address is : www.stclementpope.org
