Welcome to St. Clare Parish on this very special day. With prayers, readings and music; with our Christmas tree, decorations and little manger, we rejoice at the coming of Christ in our midst. Today we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, whose mere presence brings a special message of hope, peace and the gift of love. This message permeates the fabric of our lives reaching our families, schools, churches, neighborhoods and the entire country. I hope your experience here this Christmas will be one that sparks a desire to re-engage in our Catholic faith and our St. Clare community. I hope the book, along with our parish event bookmark that we are sharing with you today, will kindle that desire to grow.

As you celebrate the presence of Emmanuel – God with us – with your family and friends, may the Lord bless you richly in every way.

On behalf of the St. Clare Parish and School Staff, much love and prayers,
Fr. Andrew