As this designated Year of Mercy comes to an end, join us in a communal act of mercy, to bury the dead.

On November 9 ^th at 10:30 we will celebrate the funeral liturgy for John Tomasiak, a homeless man who died earlier this year after collapsing at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen on Mt. Elliott. Mr. Tomasiak had no known family, so we, St. Clare Parish and school community are stepping in to fill that role.

“In this Holy Year, let us open our eyes and see the misery of the world, the wounds of our brothers and sisters who are denied their dignity, and let us recognize that we are compelled to heed their cry for help. May we reach out to them and support them so they can feel the warmth of our presence, our friendship, and our fraternity. May their cry become our own, and together may we break down the barriers of indifference that too often reign supreme and mask our hypocrisy and egoism” (Pope Francis, Misericordiae Vultus, 15) 

Please plan to join us for this service. Visitation will begin at 10:00 with the funeral liturgy at 10:30.  If you would like to make a donation to assist with flowers, holy cards, or a grave marker please contact Sue Buckley at (313)770-7338 or email [email protected]