Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 5, 2020

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WHEN in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political

Bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the Earth,

the separate and equal Station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, WE

hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their

Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of

Happiness…

This weekend we celebrate the 244th signing of the Declaration of Independence. What makes the

document so powerful and unique is Jefferson’s acknowledgement that all things flow from God.

The opening paragraph claims the equality of people is rooted in both the Laws of Nature and of

God: that Men are created equal, endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, such

as Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Jefferson wrote that during a time of unrest and

division. Once freed of English rule our imperfect nation failed to recognize the equality of all

people, leading to another division and the Civil War. Since then great progress has been made to correct “sins of the past”. Yet,

today once again we are a nation divided.

I have watched the events of the last few weeks with growing disbelief and anxiety. Having lived through the unrest of the

1960s and 1970s I see the ugliness, violence and intensity of these protestors and rioters as

greatly exceeding that of times past.

It is not surprising really, because the 60s and 70s marked the first noticeable turning from

God faith and all matters related to them. Now, 50 or 60 years we find ourselves deeper into

that turn. There are 58 Facebook genders and 112 on Tumblr. Abortions are prevalent,

marriages, not so much so. Marriage has been redefined and demands that the restructuring

of the nuclear family be restructured. At times like these, or times of tragedy, or upheaval

people will ask “Where is God in all this?”. The answer is “Exactly where we as a country have

put him.”

Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon

you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart and you will find rest for

yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.”

Jesus lived in a time of upheaval, civil and religious unrest and rebellion. Judea was under the

yoke of Rome. Religiously they were under the yoke of the Law. Jesus added to the confusion

and anxiety of the day in that some saw him as the hoped for religious Messiah, while others

saw as a political one. His life led to crucifixion and the birth of new faith upon which this Church is founded.

Then as now, Jesus is reminding us to turn to him when in difficulty so we may be freed of the yoke of current concerns

and anxieties. Turn to him so he may give rest not only to ourselves but to our souls, that deepest inner part of ourselves where we

carry and feel our emotions and angst. He will give us rest, which will renew our hope, thereby increasing our peace. No one

knows where events will lead. But we may sure find comfort in Jesus.

Let us all pray for America, our leaders and all its people that through a softening of our hearts and an opening of our

minds civility, peace and unity may come to pass.

Deacon Kevin

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE

*Sat. 4:30PM GTN

*Sun. 9AM GTN– Spanish 11AM GTN *Weekend Masses will be Live Stream WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Mon-Wed 8:30AM GTN Tuesday—6:30 pm Spanish Thurs-Fri 8:30AM SWB

XIII Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 28 de junio de 2020

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ministeriohispano@stclarenj.org website: https://stclarenj.org/communidad-hispana

Línea directa en español: 856-467-0227

CUANDO en el curso de los acontecimientos humanos, se hace necesario que un pueblo disuelva las bandas políticas que los han conectado con otro, y que asuma entre los poderes de la Tierra, la estación separada e igual a la que las leyes de la naturaleza y de la naturaleza Dios les da derecho, NOSOTROS consideramos que estas Verdades son evidentes por sí mismas, que todos los Hombres son creados iguales, que su Creador les otorga ciertos Derechos inalienables, que entre ellos están la Vida, la Libertad y la Búsqueda de la Felicidad ...

Este fin de semana celebramos la firma 244 de la Declaración de Independencia. Lo que hace que el documento sea tan poderoso y único es el reconocimiento de Jefferson de que todas las cosas fluyen de Dios. El párrafo inicial afirma que la igualdad de las personas está enraizada tanto en las Leyes de la Naturaleza como en las de Dios: que los Hombres son creados iguales, dotados por su Creador de ciertos Derechos inalienables, como la Vida, la Libertad y la Búsqueda de la Felicidad. Jefferson escribió eso durante una época de disturbios y división. Una vez liberados del dominio inglés, nuestra nación imperfecta no reconoció la igualdad de todas las personas, lo que condujo a otra división y a la Guerra

Civil. Desde entonces se han hecho grandes progresos para corregir los "pecados del pasado". Sin embargo, hoy una vez más somos una nación dividida.

He observado los acontecimientos de las últimas semanas con creciente incredulidad y ansiedad. Después de haber vivido los disturbios de los años sesenta y setenta, veo que la fealdad, la violencia y la intensidad de estos manifestantes y manifestantes exceden en gran medida la de los tiempos pasados.

Realmente no es sorprendente, porque los años 60 y 70 marcaron el primer giro notable de la fe de Dios y todos los asuntos relacionados con ellos. Ahora, 50 o 60 años nos encontramos más profundamente en ese giro. Hay 58 géneros de Facebook y 112 en Tumblr. Los abortos son frecuentes, los matrimonios, no tanto. El matrimonio ha sido redefinido y exige que se reestructure la reestructuración de la familia nuclear. En momentos como estos, o en momentos de tragedia o agitación, la gente preguntará "¿Dónde está Dios en todo esto?". La respuesta es "exactamente donde nosotros como país lo hemos puesto".

Vengan a mí, todos ustedes que trabajan y están agobiados, y les daré descanso. Toma mi yugo sobre ti y aprende de mí, porque soy manso y humilde de corazón y encontrarás descanso para ti. Para mi yugo es fácil, y mi carga ligera ".

Jesús vivió en una época de agitación, disturbios civiles y religiosos y rebelión. Judea estaba bajo el yugo de Roma. Religiosamente estaban bajo el yugo de la Ley. Jesús se sumó a la confusión y ansiedad del día en que algunos lo veían como el esperado

Mesías religioso, mientras que otros lo veían como político. Su vida condujo a la crucifixión y al nacimiento de una nueva fe sobre la cual se funda esta Iglesia.

Entonces, como ahora, Jesús nos recuerda que recurramos a él cuando tengamos dificultades para que podamos ser liberados del yugo de las preocupaciones y ansiedades actuales. Vuélvase a él para que pueda descansar no solo a nosotros mismos sino a nuestras almas, esa parte interna más profunda de nosotros mismos donde llevamos y sentimos nuestras emociones y angustia. Él nos dará descanso, lo que renovará nuestra esperanza, aumentando así nuestra paz. Nadie sabe a dónde llevarán los eventos. Pero seguramente podemos encontrar consuelo en Jesús.

Oremos todos por Estados Unidos, nuestros líderes y toda su gente para que a través de un ablandamiento de nuestros corazones y una apertura de nuestras mentes, la civilidad, la paz y la unidad puedan suceder.

Deacon Kevin

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE

*Sat. 4:30PM GTN

*Sun. 9AM GTN– Spanish 11AM GTN *Weekend Masses will be Live Stream WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Mon-Wed 8:30AM GTN Tuesday—6:30 pm Spanish Thurs-Fri 8:30AM SWB

SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2020 9:00 am GB People of the Parish —MH 11:00 am GB Margaret Tedeski 5th Anniversary r/o The Family John Cavallaro r/o Cookie

MONDAY, JULY 6, 2020

8:30 am GB People of the Parish

TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2020

8:30 am GB People of the Parish

6:30 pm SB People of the Parish—MH

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020

8:30 am GB People of the Parish

THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020

8:30 am SB People of the Parish

FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020

8:30 am SB Judith Nardella, Michael McDonald and

Ronald Dunn, Sr. r/o Richard Nardella

Arlene DiGiulio r/o Mom & Dad

SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2020 4:30 pm GB John & Rose Fabiani r/o The Fabiani Family Anne Severson r/o The Fabiani Family

SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2020 9:00 am GB People of the Parish—MH 11:00 am GB AleyKutty Joseph r/o Her Family Donna Brackney r/o The Squarcia Family

FOR THE WEEK

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GB = Gibbstown / PB = Paulsboro / SB = Swedesboro

MH = Ministerio Hispano / BTM = Mass with Baptism

PRAYER LIST

Joseph Accordino, Angela, Anderson, Michele Baran, Michelle Barr, Vinny Battaglia, Sandy Belcher, Linda Boone, Jane Boone, Adam Boucher, Geri Buckley, Michael Campbell, Mario Carpino, Anna Carpino, Louis Cipolone, Mikie Coco, John Collins, Judith Conego, Dee Conrad, Marie Corey, Gabe Covici, Mark Dawalt, Megan Davis, Alex DeSimone AF, Andrew DiFonzo, Mikey DiPaolo, Nancy Donnelly, Ann Doran, Edward Duerstock III, Philip Delacot, Kathleen Alice Doyle, Solina Feliciano-Gonnion, Peggy Fiderko, John Fogel, Caroline Fountain, Mark Gage, Frances Gargiulo, Michael George, Reginald Hall, Anne Marie Harrington, Curtis Holland, Gloria Holland, Thomas Jennings, Ronald Karpovich, Thomas Keegan, John Kelly, Emmanual Kuoma, Kenley Kuhn, Richard Lane, Lucille Leonardi, Sabrina Lisa, Louis Leonardis, Nina Lopes, Kathy McCann, Bruce & Kate Macphail, Betty Moore, Jonathan Ortiz, Yesenia Vazquez Pagan, Alfio Patane, Susan Paul, Pasquale Pezzano, Clelia Pezzano, Nancy Plant, Carolyn Reistle, Maribeth Reyes, Zach Rizzuto, Anthony Salvatico, Carol Schultz, Maryann Sparks, Ron Steidler, Bill Swan, Jada Thompson, LeeAnn & Amron Acevedo Thompson & Family, Gabrielle Tiedeken, Francis Trani Zallie, Pasquale Tropiano, Dave Vanneman, Sergio Vera, Michelle Vause, Ruben Vedar, Jill Watson, Bridget (Bea) Weiss and Pat Zabel

Pray for our Service Men and Women Sgt. Christopher Clark, FA Alex Curran, SPC. Trevor Durning, 1st Lt. Patrick George, Mason Harris, Mitchell Harris, Lt. David Kehoe, Sgt. Christian Klaus, Lt. Jeffrey Riggs, SFC Sarah Nothdurft , HN Michael C. Rutcosky, Jr., Dylan Sams, Daryn Smith, Lt. Cdr. Sarah Turse EOD, LCpl Issey Wright and the Diocese of Camden Clergy who serve in the armed forces.

WEEK AT A GLANCE

USCCB Priority Resources as

Regards to COVID-19 Through the good leadership of our shepherds, the Church is experiencing the remarkable grace of spiritual closeness from a distance. To the extent you may find it helpful, the Conference has been collecting examples of how our community of faith has sought to remain with one another in prayer during these difficult times. You may find the list here: http://www.usccb.org/coronavirus In the days ahead, we will update this page as we find and you share additional resources. USCCB Public Affairs and Episcopal Resources teams are partnering also with the Office of Divine Worship, the Office of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, and other Conference colleagues to develop new resources to help the faithful in our home prayer. These are being prepared for Catholic Current. Those resources are here: https://catholiccurrent.org/covid19/

The Tabernacle Candle burns in memory of The Agrella Family

The Pro-Life Rose is in memory of

Sebastian Donzuso r/o Donzuso Family

SPIRITUAL REFLECTIONS

In Preparation Sunday, July 12, 2020

First Reading: Isaiah 55:10-11

Second Reading: Romans 8: 18-23

Gospel: Matthew 13:1-23

Farewell to Fr. Dave We are planning a vehicle drive-through

farewell for Fr. Dave on Sunday, July 12 –

starting 1pm. Please check back next

weekend for more details.

Saint Clare of Assisi

Parish Office : 856-467- 0037

313 Memorial Ave.

Gibbstown ,New Jersey

140 Broad St.

Swedesboro, New Jersey

stclarenj.org

Farewell to Fr. Dave Sunday, July 12 Starting at 1 pm

Parking Lot of St. Michael Church Gibbstown

We are planning a vehicle drive-through farewell for Fr. Dave on Sunday, July 12. Please enter the parking lot off of the School Street Entrance a few minutes before 1 pm and pull into a parking space. The procession of vehicles will be directed through the parking lot, onto Memorial Ave and into the horseshoe driveway in front of St. Michael Church. There you will be able to greet Fr. Dave. The front and passenger side of your vehicle will be visible to Fr. Dave as you pull up. You are welcome to decorate your vehicle if you’d like. Please check back on the website for changes/cancellations due to inclement weather.

St. Clare Office

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SUNDAY

MASS SCHEDULE

*Sat. 4:30PM GTN

*Sun. 9AM GTN– Spanish 11AM GTN *Weekend Masses will be Live Stream

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Mon-Wed 8:30AM GTN Tuesday—6:30 pm Spanish Thurs-Fri 8:30AM SWB

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Reopening Guidelines for Public Worship

Phase 1

1. The faithful are to maintain a 6-foot dis-

tance from each other at all times.

2. Members of a single household do not need to

practice physical distancing with each other

and so may sit together in the same row.

3. Doors are to be propped open as people enter

and leave the church so that people do not

need to touch the door handles.

4. Choirs are discouraged, especially if seated

together.

5. Church cry-rooms and chapels are to be

closed when Mass is being celebrated in the

main church. 6. Altar servers are not to minister at this time. 7. The priest celebrant and other ministers are

not to wear masks or gloves during the cele-bration of Mass.

8. The offertory procession (bringing up the gifts) is to be omitted.

9. Holding hands during the Our Father is not permitted except among family members.

10. Holy Communion is to be distributed AFTER the celebration of the Mass – this respects the symbolic and liturgical integrity of the Mass (which should be celebrated without mask or gloves).

11. The faithful may depart after making a brief prayer of thanksgiving using only the EXIT doors and maintaining physical distancing

Directrices para la Reapertura para la

celebración de la Misa pública Fase 1

1. Los fieles deben mantener una distancia

de 2 metros entre sí en todo momento.

2. Los miembros de un mismo hogar pueden

sentarse juntos.

3. Las puertas deben estar abiertas cuando la

gente entra y salga de la iglesia para que

no tengan que tocar las manijas de las

puertas.

4. No habrá coros, solamente un cantor y un

guitarrista o pianista.

5. El cuarto de los nińos y capillas de la igle-

sia deben estar cerradas cuando se cele-

bra la misa en la iglesia principal.

6. Los monaguillos por el momento no po-

drá servir en la misa

7. El sacerdote celebrante y los demás minis-

tros no deben llevar máscaras o guantes

durante la celebración de la misa.

8. La procesión de ofrendas debe ser omitida.

9. Tomarse de la mano durante el Padre-

nuestro no está permitido excepto entre los

miembros de la familia.

10. La Sagrada Comunión debe ser distribuida

DESPUÉS de la celebración de la Misa -

respetar la integridad simbólica y litúrgica

de la Misa (que debe ser celebrada sin

máscara o guantes).

11. Los fieles pueden partir después de hacer

una breve oración de acción de gracias

usando sólo las puertas de salida y mante-

niendo el distanciamiento físico

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St. Vincent de Paul Society & Clare’s Cupboard

(856)423-4190

Kings Things 1404 Kings Highway, Swedesboro

(856)467-1796

Financial Support Contributions to

St. Clare I would like to extend a special thanks to

the many parishioners who have been so

kind as to send their weekly offertory

envelopes into the office when not

attending Mass.

We depend on your offertory to meet our

regular operating expenses so your efforts

are much appreciated.

During this period of Social Distancing,

please consider sending your offertory to

us directly via mail : (140 Broad St,

Swedesboro, NJ 08085), or you can sign up

Online to have your contribution sent di-

rectly from your bank account or credit

card. Deposit your envelope in The Black

Box outside of our parish office.

We have provided this link Give on our

website https://stclarenj.org to start your

online given process: click on “Give” -

St. Clare of Assisi Parish

Grotto for our Lady of Guadalupe

Thank you for your generous

donations to

Lady of Guadalupe Grotto.

Your contribution is im-

portant to us.

We are getting closer to our goal of $20,000

With your help, activities, fundraisings events and

families donations we have

collected $ 18,582

For more information

go to: stclarenj.org

Gracias por sus generosas donaciones a

Nuestra Gruta de la Señora de Guadalupe.

Su contribución es importante para nosotros.

Nos estamos acercando a nuestra meta de $ 20,000

Con su ayuda, actividades de la comunidad , eventos de

recaudación de fondos y donaciones de familias, hemos

recaudado $ 18,582

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Please feel free to use resources, which will be

updated as new information becomes

available, in lieu of celebrating Mass at parishes

and other areas, in accordance with public

weekday and Sunday Masses being suspended.

Go to

www.camdendiocese.org/live-stream-mass/

for a complete list including times, continually

being updated.

St. Clare’s Children’s Liturgy resources

are available online

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