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Saint Clement Welcomes Salvadoran Artist Fernando Llort
 On Sunday, August 11, Saint Clement welcomed world-renowned Salvadoran artist Fernando Llort to the parish. This rare opportunity was quite an honor for Saint Clement due to Mr. Llort's limited travel; also, he was accompanied by his wife Estela, daughter María José, and Consulate General to El Salvador, Patricia Maza-Pittsford. Following the 11:15 a.m. Mass, Mr. Llort held an exhibit of his artwork in Fireside Hall, where art was also available for purchase. There, parishioners had the opportunity to experience his faith-filled art, as well as view various parish-owned pieces. Those who bought pieces of art were able to get them signed by Mr. Llort.
 Hailed as the founder of the artisan movement in El Salvador, Fernando Llort is credited with creating the artistic expression of the entire county. Inspired by his faith and the potential of a small seed, he began training multitudes of Salvadorans to earn a living through creating colorful seeds, crosses, paintings, and murals. Proceeds from the August 11 sales benefited the Foundation of Fernando Llort, aimed at teaching art to the Salvadoran people and promoting the wellness and development of the human being.
 Most specifically, the foundation empowers artisan women to be entrepreneurs, develops alternative incomes for those in coastal communities after primary sources were lost due to ecological changes, and creates scholarships for the program Por Ser Nina (Because I Am A Girl), enabling Salvadoran girls to continue studies. Many of the foundation's projects are also aimed at youth violence prevention through art and culture.
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Some works by Fernando Llort owned by parish staff.
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For several years, parishioners who traveled to El Salvador to support our sister parish, 22 de Abril, had the opportunity to visit Fernando Llort's studio in San Salvador. This past April's group also had the privilege to meet Mr. Llort; many participants purchased his artwork and had the artist sign their pieces. A couple of the pieces Fr. Ken bought support the program Por Ser Nina (see above), and two of Mr. Llort's pieces can be found in Fireside Hall, signed by the artist himself for the children at Saint Clement. So many can attest to the faith-filled beauty his art brings to their lives and the lives of so many in El Salvador.
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Fernando Llort with his wife Estela, daughter María José, and Consulate General to El Salvador, Patricia Maza-Pittsford.
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We were so honored by Fernando Llort's presence at Saint Clement, and look forward to continued relationships with the artist and his foundation.
For more information, visit Fernando Llort's website or the parish website.
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"Loved Twice" Baby Clothes Collected Will Clothe More Than 50 Babies for a Year!
 Loved Twice is a non-profit organization clothing newborns in need with quality reused baby clothing for the first year of life. We collect gently-used baby clothes, sort these precious garments into boy and girl wardrobes-in-a-box, and distribute them exclusively through social workers in hospitals, shelters, and clinics. This is a nationwide organization, with a local chapter in Chicago.
In early August, Loved Twice hosted a clothing drive at Saint Clement Parish. With the help of 11 Saint Clement volunteers (pictured above), we sorted 52 boxes for babies in the Chicagoland area.  These boxes were delivered to Sister Joellen at Casa Catalina, and to New Moms Inc., a center for teen mothers. We'd like to give a big thanks to our Saint Clement volunteers: Joan Jablonski (and her daughters), Susie Bell, Dora and Alexandra Bussey, Coleen Halloran, Daniela Pavan, Koren Zelek, and Yida Capriccioso. We couldn't have sorted and boxed these clothes without you!  Over the past two years, Loved Twice Chicago has held three drives in conjunction with Saint Clement, resulting in clothing 145 babies. We couldn't have done this without the support of Saint Clement. We host clothing drives twice a year, in August and December. If you would like to donate any gently used items/clothes, please contact Paula Quinn. Please note, Paula is happy to take donations throughout the year. To learn more about Loved Twice, please visit lovedtwice.org.
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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.
Weekend Masses in 2013: New Mass Journal initiative, to support our participation and reflection at Mass. Extra journals available in the church vestibule.
Sunday, September 1: Deadline to register for the Religious Education program. Monday, September 2 @ 9:00 a.m.: Labor Day Mass (Church); please note, the parish office will be closed on Labor Day.
Tuesday, September 3 @ 7:00 p.m.: The Next Chapter: Support Group (FC I); for those who experienced a loss through divorce, separation, or death. Contact Deacon Tim Sullivan with questions.
Sunday, September 8 after morning Masses: Blest Art religious art from the Holy Land for sale
Sunday, September 8 during 9:30 a.m. Mass: Sunday Morning Child Care begins, for children ages 18 months through 3 years (School Gym) Liturgy of the Word for Children begins for children ages 4-8 years (children are dismissed during Mass); please register in advance. Sunday, September 8 @ 5:00 p.m.: God Squad (Youth Group; 8th-12th graders) Kick-off Meeting (FC I) Sunday, September 8 @ 8:00 p.m.: YAC Wine & Cheese Social (Chapel) Monday, September 9 @ 1:15 p.m.: Afternoon Book Club (FC I) meets to discuss The Republic of Pirates by Colin Woodard. Contact Rick Jones with questions. Wednesday, September 11 @ 7:00 p.m.: New Parishioner Reception (FC I) Wednesdays, September 11 & 18 @ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Explore and share your musical talents! Sign-up for an audition to be a part of the music ministry. Details below and online.
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Did You Know?
Saint Clement invites you to explore and share your musical talents!
 Don't know how to read music? We'll teach you! Interested in meeting
and working with other talented parishioners? Join a choir! Looking to enhance your prayer life? Deepen your faith through the joy of music!
 Consider becoming a part of the dynamic music ministry at Saint Clement.
Tryouts will be held Wednesday, September 11 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., and Wednesday, September 18 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Ensemble opportunities include:
- Schola Clementis Choir: weekly at 11:15 a.m. Sunday Mass
- Seraphim Choir: 3-4 times per month at 7 p.m. Sunday Mass
- Chapel Choir: weekly at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Chapel Mass
- Cantate Singers: 3-4 times per year at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church Mass
- Jubilate Children's Choir
- Instrumentalists
For details on each ensemble's musical style and rehearsal times, as well as how to register for an audition time, please click here.
Photos courtesy of John Zich at ZRweddings.com.
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