The thurifer helps to express adoration, prayer, and reverence before God. Psalm 141 describes incense as a symbol of prayer: "Let my prayer rise like incense before you." The use of incense helps our entire being to be more deeply engaged in liturgical prayer.
Service to others is a cornerstone of our Christian faith. Out of gratitude and out of the blessings God has given us, we are rooted in the social justice teachings of the Catholic Church. We share our gifts of time and talent freely in service for others, while working to address the issues that face our most vulnerable brothers and sisters. At Saint Clement, there are a variety of ways one can serve: in the parish as a liturgical minister at Mass, on a parish-wide committee, as a catechist for Religious Education, in the greater community through service opportunities, or visiting the homebound and hospitalized through Ministry of Care. Both one-time and ongoing opportunities are available in the parish and through outreach efforts and together we can discern the gifts you can share.
