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Growing as Stewards of the Environment
 The third annual Bike to Mass Day was held at Saint Clement on June 24. Many parishioners chose alternate transportation, biking, walking or riding the CTA, and, by acting as stewards of the environment, helped carry out the Catholic social justice tenet to "Care for God's Creation."
Representatives from the Chicago Bicycling Ambassadors provided bike safety tips.
 Boy Scouts Kevin Stiebl, Colin Boyle, Gerard Rux, and Dylan Palfy, under the leadership of their Scoutmaster John Rux and Assistant Scoutmaster Jeff Boyle, helped park the bicycles. The Environmental Committee shared information on the changes our parish has implemented in becoming more energy efficient and environmentally responsible. The Human Concerns Commission provided hospitality. Thanks to Kozy Cyclery for providing two gift certificates for bicycle tune-ups and to several parishioners for donating additional bicycle or walking gear for the raffle prizes.
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Welcome Our New Resident Priest,
Fr. Peter Wojcik
 There are many esteemed parishes on the map of the Archdiocese of Chicago and as you know Saint Clement truly is on the top of that list. That is why I am so excited that I can join you as your new resident
priest. I was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago on May 17, 2008 (Fr. Manny is my classmate!) and invited to serve as Associate Pastor at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Wilmette. During my time in Wilmette, I undertook studies of spiritual direction (IPF at Creighton University,) chaplaincy and bioethics (Georgetown and NCBC.) For over a year and half I served as a Catholic Priest chaplain at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and the Chairman of the Priestly Life Committee in the Archdiocese. Last year I also began my journey in getting my MBA at Kellogg School of Management.
Because of the number of projects I am involved with and the specific characteristics of my ministry, I was granted this great opportunity to join your parish as a resident and a sacramental minister. I am most grateful to Fr. Ken and Fr. Manny for inviting me to join Saint Clement's community and their most kind welcome. Please know that since I knew of my upcoming appointment I kept you and your families in my daily prayers. As I make Saint Clement my home, I am looking forward to walking with you in our beautiful journey of faith.
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Happy Independence Day!
 On Wednesday, July 4, Saint Clement Parish celebrates our nation's Independence Day with Mass at 9 a.m. in the Church. Please note this will be the only Mass celebrated on Wednesday, and the parish office will be closed. We wish you and your loved ones a blessed holiday!
Dear God,
as we celebrate today with fireworks and festivals,
help us never to forget the reason for our joy.
Help us remember that our rights to life, liberty
and the pursuit of happiness
were signed into our heritage
with the willing blood of American patriots.
Most of all, help us remember
that the rights of all people
are more than words on a document,
and that all people have rights
because you have given us the dignity of human life.
Grant freedom to all,
and give us the strength to protect the rights of others.
Amen.
© Liturgical Publications, Inc.
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Opportunities to Pray.Serve.Give.
For more information on upcoming events, including our regular, weekly opportunities, please view the parish's master calendar.
Wednesday, July 4: The parish campus will be closed in honor of Independence Day. Daily Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. in the Church.
Sunday, July 8 @ 8:00 p.m.: YAC (Young Adult Community) Wine & Cheese (Chapel)
Monday, July 9 @ 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.: Marriage Information Night (Church). Pre-registration required; contact Gael Day.
Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 @ 7:00 p.m.: Theology on Tap, a 4-week outdoor speaker and conversation series for young adults in their 20's and 30's, married or single (held on the Plaza).
Thursdays, July 12, 19, 26, August 2 @ 6-7:30 p.m.: Prayer Yoga (Fireside Hall). $15/drop-in class, $12/class if attending all 4 sessions, paid to the instructors. Contact Mary DuQuaine to register.
Thursdays, July 26 & August 2 @ 7:15 p.m.: Theology on the Rocks, a 2-week outdoor speaker and conversation series for adults ages 35+ (held on the Back Patio).
Saturday/Sunday July 28/29 @ All Masses: Monthly Food Drive
Wednesday, August 8 @ 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.: Marriage Information Night (Church). Pre-registration required; contact Gael Day.
Sunday, August 12 @ 8:00 p.m.: YAC (Young Adult Community) Wine & Cheese (Chapel)
Friday-Sunday August 24-26: Annual Family Camping Trip (Blackwell Forest Preserve in DuPage County)
Saturday/Sunday August 25/26 @ All Masses: Monthly Food Drive
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Did You Know?
Saint Clement Parish Holds Two Outdoor Summer Speaker Series
Theology on Tap, 7:00 p.m., Plaza  Adults in their 20's and 30's are invited to enjoy free food and drink as you meet new people and enrich your faith on a beautiful summer evening on the church plaza. We begin at 7:00pm with registration, food and drink. The program starts at 7:30pm. Click here for further information. * Tuesday, July 10: "Making Mass More Meaningful: Understanding What Jesus Meant by 'Do THIS in Memory of Me'" Speaker: Fr. Ken Simpson; Pastor, Saint Clement Parish * Tuesday, July 17: "Dual Citizenship: The Challenge of Being American and Catholic" Speaker: Scott McLarty; Director, Office of Peace and Justice, Archdiocese of Chicago* Tuesday, July 24: "Singled Out: 5 Tips to Improve Your Dating Game" Speaker: Anita A. Chlipala, MA, MEd, LMFT; Marriage and Family Therapist* Tuesday, July 31: "Hearing God's Call at Work" Speaker: Dr. Sally Blount; Dean, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Theology on the Rocks, 7:15 p.m., Back Patio
 Adults ages 35 and up are invited to this fun, faith-formation opportunity. Theology on the Rocks will be held on the back patio. Enter from the driveway (rain location: Fireside Hall in the school). Come at 7:15pm for food and drinks. Speaker will begin at 7:30pm. Click here for further information.
* Thursday, July 26: "In Praise of Wisdom" Speaker: Mary A. DuQuaine, MA; Saint Clement Director of Catechesis * Thursday, August 2: "Balancing Act: The Challenge of
Being a Faithful Catholic Citizen" Speaker: June Wessa, MAPS Pastoral Associate in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
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