Day of Prayer and Fasting for peace in the Middle East

 Dear St. Clare Community,

Pope Francis is asking that tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 17^th be a day of prayer, fasting, and abstinence for peace in the Middle East.  We will open the church from 5-7:00pm that evening for anyone who would like to come for quiet prayer in the church.  You are welcome for as long as you like during that time.  Prayer is a powerful tool, let’s join the multitudes around the world in praying for peace.    

Warm regards,

Fr. Don and Deacon Bill

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In support of this, we ask all Knights to meet *IN THE CHURCH* for a 6pm Rosary with your families.  Our meeting will follow.

Ted Seeber

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And From the Supreme Knight:

Brother Knights,

As we struggle to comprehend the horrific events in the Holy Land, I urge all Knights of Columbus and their families to join me in answering the call of the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, and our United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to a day of fasting and prayer for peace and reconciliation tomorrow, October 17.

As stated by Cardinal Pizzaballa, “In this time of sorrow and dismay, we do not want to remain helpless. We cannot let death and its sting (1 Cor 15:55) be the only word we hear. That is why we feel the need to pray, to turn our hearts to God the Father.”

Cardinal Pizzaballa’s full statement can be found here: https://www.lpj.org/posts/a-day-of-fasting-and-prayer.html.

Together in prayer, we can beg Christ’s mercy and peace upon all those who are suffering.

Fraternally,

Patrick E. Kelly
Supreme Knight