I'm New to St. Clare Church, Rosedale, NY. Where Do I Start?
We’re so glad you came to visit our parish site!
St. Clare Parish is a community of people who have connected to encounter the living Christ together. We devote ourselves to providing the most spirit-filled and inspiring worship in every area of our ministry, so that through our experience of worship Christ may transform us and, through us, the community we serve.
Our Sunday Eucharist is the high point of our week, when all the cultures of our parish come together in the most diverse and vibrant expression of our faith as we celebrate the living Christ among us. Of course, we also know that everyone’s experience of faith is different. For that, we have various parish groups who strive to offer a variety of styles of powerful prayer and worship, so that you can find just what you’re looking for right here with us.
We invite you to visit our wonderful community, and we can’t wait to meet you.
Come and encounter the living Christ with us!
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Finding St. Clare Church
Contact Us Directions Mass Times
Confession Times
Every Saturday, 3:30-4:30 p.m., or by appointment at the rectory.
Mass Times
We are back to Live Masses, observing social distancing in the pews and with communion. We will continue to Live Stream at all our Masses.
Saturday:
8:30 a.m
5:00 p.m
Sunday:
8:00 a.m
10:30 a.m
12:30 p.m
Monday – Friday:
8:30 a.m.
Holy Days: To Be Announced
Office Hours
Mon.-Fri.: 9 am- 4 pm
Sat.: 10 am- 2 pm
Sun.: CLOSED
Learn about Catholicism
Mass: What to Expect
The central Catholic act of worship is attending the Mass, or Divine Liturgy. The Mass is divided into two parts: the Liturgy of the Word, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
During the first part, the priest leads us in prayer and songs, praising God, thanking Him, and asking Him for forgiveness. We hear Scripture readings, the priest gives a talk, and then we all pronounce the core principles of our faith.
In the second part, the priest says the blessing, transforming bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. We all say the "Our Father" prayer, and then receive communion. Finally, there is a closing prayer and final blessing.
Altar Servers
Those who serve at the altar assist the priest and the sacred administration of his responsibilities during the sacrifice of the Mass. Typically, they are the cross bearer, those who carry the...
Choir
We've heard your voice during Mass. Yes, you. Keep doing that beautiful singing that you do--just do it from the choir loft! Get in touch with our Music Director and join one of our Mass's choirs,...
Eucharistic Ministers
It is a sacred thing to administer the Body and Blood of Christ to His Church. The high point of each Mass is the transfiguration of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. Eucharistic...
Lectors
Lectors are those who proclaim the Word of God at the celebration of the Eucharist and at other liturgical celebrations. We speak about the Word of God as spoken to us not simply 2000 years ago,...