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Parishioners Celebrate Mother Cabrini's Feast Day
 Saint Clement's Faith in the Next Generation committee hosted a special day at the National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini for parish families to gather and worship in this breath-taking setting. Fr. Ken presided at the Mass, followed by a docent-led tour of the Shrine. Lunch was served in the beautiful "Narthex," a space that surrounds the stairs to the chapel and features artwork and statuary. As the guests ate they were able to watch one of the two large screens play videos about the life of Mother Cabrini and the Missionary Sisters work in the world today.
After lunch, in celebration of Mother Cabrini's feast day, there was a concert of Bach, Vivaldi, and others.
 Parishioner Susan Brady sent her thanks for hosting the Mass, tour, and lunch. "The Cabrini Shrine event was fantastic! Our 2nd grade daughter couldn't wait to get to school on Monday to share the field trip with her class. The story of Saint Cabrini was amazing, the chapel was beautiful & the lunch was delicious."
Jill Blardinelli agrees, saying, "I thoroughly enjoyed the Mass, field trip and buffet. The man who gave the lecture/tour possessed an exceptional knowledge of history, art and Catholicism. The shrine was so gorgeous!"
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Santa and Helpers Spread Christmas Cheer During Friday Morning Hospitality
Jolly old Saint Nick and his special volunteers spread Christmas cheer last Friday, December 19, while Saint Clement staffers and volunteers distributed sack lunches and provided hospitality to the homeless.
If you would like to join in on the fun and aid in offering juice, coffee, and donuts to those who wait in line outside during our regularly scheduled Friday sack lunch program, as well as share in hospitality and conversation, and serve as a welcoming face of the Saint Clement Parish, contact Joanna Krynski. This is a family-friendly opportunity, so bring the whole family!
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Opportunities to
Pray Serve Give Learn Belong
For more information on upcoming events, including our regular weekly opportunities, please view the parish's master calendar.
Saturday-Sunday, December 27-28: Monthly Food Collection (Church)
Thursday, January 1 @ 10:00 a.m.: New Year's Mass (Church)
Tuesday, January 6 @ 6:00 p.m.: Family Reconciliation Service (Church)
Sunday, January 11 @ 10:30 a.m.: New Parishioner Reception (Fahey 1); contact Maggie Hanley
Sunday, January 11 @ 8:00 p.m.: Young Adult Community Wine & Cheese Reception (Chapel)
To learn more about opportunities to pray, serve, give, learn and belong at Saint Clement Church, please see the special holiday bulletin.
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Did You Know?
Family of Faith Field Trip
January 4 at 1:00 p.m.
 Join us as we gather to celebrate the Christmas Season and visit Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA) to see the museum's annual Nativity exhibition. The story of Mary, Joseph, and the Christ Child has great appeal throughout the world as a story of a family facing hardship with hope. See how artists across the globe depict the Nativity.
The cost is $8.00 per adult and children are free. Please bring cash for payment. We will have docent-led tours. Afterward, families and attendees may gather at the Hershey Chocolate Store or the Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. (near the museum) to purchase hot chocolate and treats.
Please register ahead of time by sending an email to Karen Koski, listing names of those attending and ages of children. Transportation information is listed at the LUMA Museum Website.
This even is sponsored by Saint Clement's Faith in the Next Generation Committee.
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