Faith in Action
Serve
Service to others is a cornerstone of our Christian faith, and therefore SERVE is one of our five Parish Anchors. We share our gifts of time and talent at Mass for our parish family, as well as working to address the issues that face our most vulnerable brothers and sisters in Chicago and throughout the world. We welcome you to discern the gifts you can share at Saint Clement and join in a one-time or ongoing opportunity today!
Serve at Mass: Volunteer for a Liturgical Ministry
Join us in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ by serving our Saint Clement Parish community at Mass. We invite you to volunteer for a Liturgical Ministry. Come help to welcome and greet others, distribute Holy Communion, assist in the liturgy as an altar server, or prepare the church or chapel for Mass. See below to learn more. Contact Lori Howard with any questions and to sign up!
Liturgical Ministers
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Sign Up to Serve at Mass
If you are trained and on our roster as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server or Sacristan, you may sign up to serve this weekend. If you can serve on a future weekend, feel free to sign up today.
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Greeter Sign Up to Serve
If you are trained and on our roster as a Greeter, you may sign up to serve this weekend. If you can serve on a future weekend, feel free to sign up today.
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Become a Lector
Confirmed parishioners are welcome to serve as a Lector. In this role, you will set the tone of the worship service by proclaiming the Living Word of God
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Eucharistic Minister
Confirmed parishioners are welcome to serve as Eucharistic Ministers. In this role, you will distribute the consecrated bread to our parish family.
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Become an Altar Server
Parishioners 4th grade and older are welcome to serve as Altar Servers. In this role, you will carry the cross and candles in the procession and assist the presider throughout the worship service.
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Become a Greeter
All parishioners, even our youngest ones, are welcome to serve as Hospitality Ministers. In this role, you will greet guests and parishioners, help them to find a seat, and assist with the collection.
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Become a Sacristan
Confirmed parishioners are welcome to serve as a Sacristan. In this role, you will prepare all of the items for the Mass, from cups and plates to vestments and lights.
Music Ministers
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About Music Ministry
Our music ministry exists first and foremost to glorify God. It is formed in the image of Christ and the traditions of his Church. Our primary role is in the context of the liturgy through sung prayer. We strive for musical excellence knowing that beauty is a gift from God, and that good music helps us to encounter the divine. Whether you are an accomplished musician or an enthusiastic amateur, there is a place for you in our music ministry. Though we strive for excellence, you’ll find that each ensemble provides a welcoming and supportive environment.
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Schola Clementis Choir
Schola Clementis sings at the 11:15am Sunday Mass, October through Corpus Christi (mid-June). Rehearsals are held on Wed. nights from 7-8:30pm. This ensemble explores a wide breadth of repertoire, rooted in Catholic tradition. Membership is open to all singers. This ensemble rehearses at a relatively quick pace, so previous experience in choral ensembles and the ability to read music is recommended.
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Chapel Choir
The Chapel Choir is a vocal and instrumental ensemble at the 9:30am Sunday service, October through May. Rehearsals take place on Wednesdays from 6-7:30pm. Membership is open to all singers by audition.
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Jubilate Children's Choir
All young singers in grades 3-8 are invited to join Jubilate Children’s Choir! Rehearsals will take place at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday morning, and the choir will sing for the 9:30 a.m. Mass in church. In addition to the hymns for Mass, there will be opportunities to learn special music, featured pieces, solos, duets, and participate in the parish Christmas Concert. New members are invited to try it out before committing.
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Seraphim Choir
Seraphim is a vocal and instrumental ensemble that sings at the 7pm Sunday Mass, October through Corpus Christi (mid-June). Rehearsals are held from 5-6:30pm on Sun. Membership is open to all singers and instrumentalists. For singers, the only requirement is a love of music and the ability to match pitch. Instrumentalists should be able to read music and play with good tone and pitch.
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Cantors
Cantors provide musical leadership at all our liturgies and encourage the assembly to pray through singing. Cantors should be able to read music and prepare independently. This ministry is open to singers by audition.
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Instrumentalists
Members of the community are invited to share their musical gifts at all our Masses. Instrumentalists should be able to read music and play with good tone and pitch.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Upcoming Opportunities
Please check out our upcoming opportunities where you can live your call to stewardship and justice by generously sharing your time, talent, and treasure.
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Friday Morning Hospitality & Sack Lunches
Join us in serving our sisters and brothers in need. Every Friday morning we offer hospitality and pass out sack lunches to our guests. Sign up to make the sack lunches we distribute, or to help out during the event!
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Annual Service Day
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Service Day is an opportunity for our parish at large to gather and go out in the city to our various Saint Clement Partner organizations to help them complete some of their most needed projects.
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Gardening with Fr. Peter
Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. - Noon
Help beautify our church for spring and summer. Join us for a morning of gardening and planting around Saint Clement. Fr. Peter will lead a group in our outdoor beautification!
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Madonna House reopened
Saint Clement Parish has partnered with Catholic Charities to reopen the Madonna House for asylum-seeking women + children. Learn how you can help support these families.
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Love Your Neighbor service opportunities
LYN is growing, both in what we do and who we serve! Support members of our parish family through prayer, connection, or nourishment.
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Become a Clement Navigator!
It’s tough being the new one in a parish. Share what you know to lift up another!
This summer, Saint Clement is launching the Navigator role and invites adult parishioners to become Saint Clement Navigators to help support our new parishioners.
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Ministers of Care
Ministry of Care has begun again through the Love Your Neighbor PRAY PILLAR. Ministers of Care will bring prayers and communion to local hospitals, nursing homes and the homebound.
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Children's Liturgy of the Word Volunteer
Help lead a child-centered celebration of the Liturgy of the Word for children ages 4-7 on Sundays at 9:30 Mass.
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Chicago Shares
Through this program, you can purchase a voucher booklet worth $5 and distribute it to someone you see in need. They can then redeem the vouchers at participating stores and restaurants. NOTE: Shares are sold after Masses at the end of the month. Contact Martina Ricca to help pass out Shares.