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The Night Ministry Thanks You!
 

Night Ministry 

 

We recently received a letter of gratitude from The Night Ministry, thanking our parishioners for their generosity through our Advent Jesse Tree. We donated 31 K-Mart, two VISA, and 17 Target gift cards valued at $1,300! President of The Night Ministry, Paul W. Hamann, writes, "Your thoughtfulness helps us to enhance our work of offering shelter, health services, counseling, food, and clothing to those in the vulnerable communities of Chicago."

 

The letter continues: "For 35 years, we have been committed to providing health, housing, and support services to some of Chicago's most vulnerable and underserved populations. It is estimated that 643,000 individuals are homeless in the United States on any given night (National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2011)." The Night Ministry provides services for homeless adults and youth, and also continues to reach out to high-need neighborhoods in Chicago six nights per week through their 38-foot Mobile Health Outreach Bus, providing vital health services, hospitality, and outreach. By meeting individuals where they dwell, they are able to create a consistent presence in their communities, and foster the trusting relationship necessary for them to take the next step in achieving healthier lifestyles.

 

Each spring, Saint Clement holds a parish-wide hygiene products drive for the Night Ministry. Donations of travel and sample-size toiletries are taken at the parish church and school, and children taking part in Service Day put together hygiene kits as part of their service at the school. Kits are in turn distributed from the Night Ministry--for the needy who come to the Health Outreach Bus, on the street by the Youth Outreach Team, and from their Open Door Youth Shelters. For more information on The Night Ministry, visit their website or call 773-784-9000.

 

Save the Date for the 7th annual Clement Service Day on Saturday, April 28!  Join over 350 parishioners as we serve at a number of social service organizations throughout the city, such as homeless shelters, childcare centers, soup kitchens, and senior homes.

Opportunities to Pray.Serve.Give.

  

For more information on upcoming events, please view the latest bulletin.

  

Saturday, January 28 @ 9:30 a.m.: Centering Prayer (Chapel)

 

Saturday, January 28 @ 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Midwinter Retreat for Couples, including Mass (Centennial Hall); details available here or contact Steve & Nicole VanderVoort  

 

Saturday/Sunday, January 28/29 @ All Masses: Monthly Food Drive; please bring your non-perishable donations to Mass and place them in the boxes located in the back of the church.   

   

Saturday/Sunday, January 28/29 @ after Mass: Chicago Shares Vouchers on sale.     

 

Sunday, January 29 @ 12:30 p.m.: Art & Architecture Tour (Church); meet at the front of the church  

 

Sunday, January 29 @ 5:00 p.m.: God Squad (Youth Group) Meeting (Fahey Center I)

 

Tuesday, January 31 @ 6:30 a.m.: Saint Clement Men's Communio (Chapel)

 

Tuesday, January 31 @ 9:30 a.m.: Focus on Sunday Scripture (Fahey Center I)

 

Tuesday, January 31 @ 8:00 p.m.: Young Adult Volleyball (School Gym); contact Brian Slosson 

 

Wednesday, February 1: Anchor Ball Program Ads due; click here for details.  

 

Thursday, February 2 @ 8:15 a.m.: A Mother's Rosary (Chapel)

 

Thursday, February 2 @ 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Eucharistic Adoration; Rosary at 6:00 p.m.; Benediction at 7:30 p.m. (Church)

 

Thursday, February 2 @ 7:30 p.m.: Respect Life Committee Mtg (Fahey Center II)

 

Friday, February 3 @ 7:00 p.m.: Notre Dame Liturgical Women's Choir Concert  (Church) 

 

Saturday, February 4 @ 9:30 a.m.: Centering Prayer (Chapel)

 

Tuesday, February 7 @ 6:30 a.m.: Saint Clement Men's Communio (Chapel)

 

Tuesday, February 7 @ 9:30 a.m.: Focus on Sunday Scripture (Fahey Center I)   

 

Tuesday, February 7 @ 7:00 p.m.: Catholicism Monthly Series; watch Episode 1 (Part 1 & 2): Amazed and Afraid -- The Revelation of God Become Man (Fireside Hall). Click here to register.  

 

Tuesday, February 7 @ 7:15 p.m.: Young Adult Volleyball (School Gym); contact Brian Slosson   

 

Tuesday, February 7: Financial Aid Requests for YAC Winter Retreat Due; contact Christina Bax

 

Thursday, February 9 @ 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Eucharistic Adoration; Rosary at 6:00 p.m.; Benediction at 7:30 p.m. (Church)

 

Thursday, February 9 @ 7:30 p.m.: Fertility, Facts and Our Faith featuring Dr. Anthony Caruso (Chapel)   

 

Saturday, February 11 @ 9:30 a.m.: Sacrament of First Reconciliation (Church) 

 

Sunday, February 12 @ 5:00 p.m.: God Squad (Youth Group) Meeting (Fahey Center II)  

 

Sunday, February 12 @ 8:00 p.m.: YAC Wine & Cheese Social (Chapel)

 

Did You Know?
 

You Can Buy an Ad in the Anchor Ball Program Book

 

Anchor Ball, Saint Clement Parish's only annual fundraiser, will be held Saturday, March 10 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago. Each year a program book is created for advertisers, school families, parish organizations and parishioners to place advertisements, either to thank a staff member, promote their business, or simply congratulate the parish on yet another excellent event.

 

Both Business Ads and Friends & Family Ads are due February 1 and can be ordered online. For further information, including cost, design specs, and a photo tip sheet, visit the Anchor Ball website. Please know a staff of volunteers will gladly prepare your ad for you!

 

Questions regarding Business Ads can be directed to Ellen Slauson, and regarding Family & Friends Ads to Cathy Meyers. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you at Anchor Ball!

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