Parish Ministries

Ministries at Saint Clare of Assisi

Come share your gifts with the parish--every member is a minister.
Contact information is listed under each ministry below.

Adult Faith Formation: Facilitate study groups or sponsor adults in RCIA. Grace Strother
Children’s Faith Formation: Serve as catechists or assistants for PreK–5. T.J. Cofield
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Lead or assist with sharing Scripture reflection for children ages 4-7 during 9:00 a.m. Mass. Michelle Kraft
Eucharistic Adoration: Promote devotion and schedule adorers. Mandy Riley
Intercessory Prayer Ministry: A network of parishioners who commit to daily intercessory prayer for individual and parish intentions and blessings. Rosemary Vatalaro
Youth Faith Formation: Serve in EDGE, Life Teen, or Confirmation prep. Fernando Cartagena
Esto Vir (Men’s Fraternity): Fraternity for men focused on prayer, formation, and service. Contact the Parish Office
Exodus 90: A 90-day spiritual exercise for men (fraternities form seasonally). Contact the Parish Office
Retreat Team: Help plan and host parish retreats and days of recollection. Contact the Parish Office

Blood Drive: Help coordinate Red Cross blood drives. Cathy Levesque
Care & Comfort: Help provide meals for caregivers and/or host luncheons for the family and friends of deceased members of this parish. Rosemary Vatalaro
Divorced/Separated: Support for individuals navigating separation. Father West
LAMBS Program: Support for new and expectant parents. Madeleine Pearce
Nullity (Annulments): Contact Father West (canon lawyer & tribunal judge)
Nursery: Assist with Sunday morning nursery care. Kat McKee
Prison Ministry: Coordinate collections and visitation outreach. Nancy Bloodgood
Respect Life: Champion life-affirming initiatives. Catherine Davies
Saint Vincent de Paul Society: An international organization of men and women who bring Christ's love to those who are suffering, through financial assistance, food and advice, offering person-to-person assistance in a way that promotes human dignity and integrity while deepening their own spirituality. Pat Woods
Walking with Moms in Need: Accompaniment and practical support for moms through resources, drives, and referrals. Contact the Parish Office

Altar Servers: Render faithful and reverent service to God and the parish community by assisting the priest and Deacon during Holy Mass. Madelaine Beckford
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Assist in distribution of Holy Communion. Madelaine Beckford
Homebound EMHC: Bring Holy Communion to the sick and homebound; training provided. Contact the Parish Office
Greeters: Welcome parishioners and hand out worship guides. Madelaine Beckford
Guardians of the Eucharist: Protect the Eucharist after Mass. Madelaine Beckford
Lectors: Proclaim Scripture readings. Madelaine Beckford
Music: Sing, play and help to lead music at weekend Masses. Madelaine Beckford
Sacristans: Prepare sacred vessels and items. Madelaine Beckford
Ushers: Assist with seating, collections, and hospitality. Madelaine Beckford

Marthas' and Marys' Dinner Table: Monthly women’s dinners. Mary Nebus
Men’s Group: Help plan and organize activities to help Catholic men of the parish to grow in faith and fellowship. Bob Brennan
MOMS Team: Catholic moms helping other Catholic moms to achieve spiritual and personal growth and navigate the challenges of raising a faith-first family. Contact the Parish Office
New Parishioner Welcome Team: Welcome and connect new members. Rosemary Vatalaro
Singles Ministry: Social gatherings and connection for single adults. Gigi Sinnott
Small Groups: Help form faith-sharing small groups. Grace Strother
Sunday Coffee Fellowship: Coffee and donut fellowship after the Sunday morning Mass. A great "first serve" opportunity your whole family can do together. Joan and James Eccleston
Waking Up to Faith: Join other men of the parish for faith-based fellowship. Wednesdays at 6:00 a.m. via zoom. Jonathan Marston
Hospitality: On-call volunteers to set up, staff, and/or provide food for parish events—no commitment necessary. Rosemary Vatalaro
Parish Sports: Join or help organize parish pick-up games and recreational leagues for fellowship. T.J. Cofield
Young Adults: Community for 20s–30s: weekly Mass & socials, service, and formation. Contact the Parish Office

If you're interested in starting a ministry or have questions about stewardship,
please email us at [email protected]