Our prayerful thanks is extended to everyone who sent us Christmas wishes - cards, calls, prayers, and gifts.  Your thoughtfulness and generosity are deeply appreciated. Special thanks must go to our pastoral staff - Sr. Kathy, Janet, Suzie, Jozefa, Stephanie, Fr. Tom, Deacon Rich, Geoff, and Michael. Their untiring efforts and dedication help to ensure the smooth operation of our faith community. We also recognize the efforts of so many support staff members, volunteers, and organizations which help to make this time of year a season of goodwill and kindness to all of our parishioners.
 
To each and every parishioner for whom our Parish is their spiritual home; to each student and parent for whom our School is a place of education, formation and growth; your presence and active participation in our liturgies, social events, and celebrations - together with your prayers, affection, and financial support give witness to the fact that our Faith Community of St. Clare is alive and growing in Christ.
 
This Christmas, as we celebrate our 90th anniversary, let us remember those who have made our parish and school what it is today. Let us remember the many people whose lives are marked by hardship, suffering, and difficulty. Let us ask God to manifest his presence in their lives. Once again, on behalf of all of us here at St. Clare Parish and School, I ask for your prayers to continue to be good stewards of God’s gifts. I assure you of a continual remembrance of all of you in our prayers and as always we ask: Be Bold. Be Catholic. Be Holy.
 
On behalf of all of us – Merry Christmas Everyone!
Fr. Andrew