Altar Servers celebrate the Mass from a privileged perspective, assisting in the Church's celebration of the Eucharistic sacraments. Altar Serving is a great opportunity to share a faith commitment with the entire community of St. Clare Parish in a very active and defined way.
Contact: Terry Gervasini
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These ministers assist the pastor in providing or obtaining maintenance of the parish buildings and grounds, including such things as painting, carpentry, masonry, gardening and landscaping. Church Cleaning; on the first Friday of each month or as otherwise scheduled, provide a group of volunteers to clean the church, including vacuuming, dusting and polishing.
Contact: Neil Collins
Phone: 401-348-9206

Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist distribute the Body and Blood of Christ to the parishioners of St.Clare during Mass. Eucharistic ministers also bring Communion to the sick, homebound & the elderly.
Contact: James Beale
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The Helping Hands ministers reach out and provide supportive services to those in our community who are needy, elderly, sick or in need of bereavement/consolation. Prepare and serve meals monthly at the Westerly W.A.R.M. Shelter. Collect, coordinate and distribute food, clothing and gifts during holiday seasons. ELDERLY: Provide weekly visitations with residents at Watch Hill care & Rehab. BEREAVEMENT: Send sympathy cards to families when there has been a death. Prepare and present fleece "Blankets of Care" to members of deceased parishioners. Ongoing support for one year for the bereaved families. Hold Monthly Bereavement Fellowship Breakfast for Women. Hold Men's Grief support Group.
Contact: Mary Auger
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The Hospitality Ministry provides a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere for members of the St. Clare community, visitors and new parishioners to meet and interact with one another in a positive way. This ministry provides opportunities to promote parish fellowship and when necessary, assist the Pastor with special events. Established Activities: Weekly Coffee hour, monthly coffee hour, annual parish picnic, potluck dinner and much more.
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Lectors at St. Clare Church enjoy a special function. Their ministry is to reach out to every person in the assembly and insure that God's word is heard by all. The word should be pronounced clearly with excitement, enthusiasm, understanding and joy. While reading at Mass is not theatre, this ministry does require projection, timing and appropriate emphasis.
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The music ministry prepares and provides music that will enhance the celebration of the Liturgy, and will encourage the assembly to sing and praise the Lord, thus deepening their liturgical prayer. Choir practice is every Thursday evening from 6:00PM - 7:30PM. Singers and instrumentalists are always welcome.
Contact: Bruce Coon
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The prayer ministers pray for the intentions of all those who ask. The ministry prays in church before during and after daily Masses. The ministry is informed by the prayers written in the Book of Intentions.
Contact: Marilyn Brockmann
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Respect Life Ministers are defenders of life from conception to natural death, we accomplish this mission by witnessing this belief through action and prayer whenever possible. Our ministry has provided important educational information in the bulletin on life issues, we offered a Spiritual Adoption Program and collected back to school items to support local children and their families who are in need. We also participated in the Soldiers Angels Program and sent over 60 packages of Christmas gifts to our troops overseas. This Ministry has attended the annual March for Life in Washington D. C. and activities with our diocese's human Life Guild. On the First Friday of every month, we say a rosary for the end to abortion before the 8 AM Mass. This Ministry has sponsored speakers to help educate us on important life issues. Our ministries mission is to defend Life until every heart has been changed to see the truth that Life IS a gift from God. We welcome all to join us.
Contact: Joan Whittemore
Phone: 401-348-8765

The sacristan prepares all liturgical details before Mass and assists the Celebrant with all necessary requirements during Mass.
Contact: Father Ken
Phone: 401-348-8765

The Stewardship Ministry is a way in which we come together to share our gifts of Time, Talent and Treasure. Hopefully as you read through the ministry descriptions, something will draw your interest which may invite you to become more involved. Any parishioners interested in becoming part of any of these ministries are encouraged to contact the parish office or Jim Beale.
Contact: James Beale
Phone: 401-348-8765