St. Clement Church 135 S. Washington Street Lancaster, WI 53813 608-723-4990
Fr. Mark Blessing Pets at St. Clement's School
Welcome to St. Clement Church
Mission Statement We, the people of St. Clement Parish, strive to live our lives following the teaching of Christ and the Catholic Church. Through worship, education and service, we seek to grow in faith, hope and love. By using our talents, we try to be more loving and compassionate by providing support for all those in need in our community and beyond. First Holy Communion on May 4, 2025.
All high school students are invited to grow in their relationship with Jesus by attending the monthly class from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Clement Rectory Basement in Lancaster.
"We invite ladies to host a table and bring your friends along for a beautiful night of fellowship and inspiration. Each table seats up to 8 guests. A hostess would provide elegant decor, table settings, a selection of appetizers, desserts and drinks for your guests to enjoy. The evening will be filled with meaningful conversation, festive cheer, and an inspiring speaker to help prepare our hearts for the Christmas Season. Come be part of a night to remember!" Please contact Leigh Boorn if you would like to attend, but are unable to host a table. [email protected].
Have you ever felt like what you are doing or where you are at just isn’t really your destination in life? Could it be that you are not just called to a new job or a different apartment, but to a whole new life? Might religious life be the life for you? I am Sister Kathleen Murphy and that whole new life came to me when I became a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity! It wasn’t a long journey from my farm home in the Diocese of Madison to our beautiful motherhouse in Manitowoc, and yet it was a chance to experience a God-given adventure. If you are up to enter on such a journey, visit my Community at https://fscc-calledtobe.org or even think about an in person stay with us here in Manitowoc, WI. As the Gospel urges, “Come and see!”
TEC Retreat 198 Coming to St. Mary in Platteville:
The start date is October 24 (start noon on Friday)- 26 (ends 3:30 on Sunday). TEC (Together Encountering Christ) is centered on the Paschal Mystery of Christ. Our Shepherd Bishop Donald Hying has also centered his 'Go Make Disciples' initiative on that same theme. TEC is especially designed to help us grow in our love for Christ and our Holy Catholic Church. It is an amazing experience for any age who are young at heart and at least 15 years of age. Regardless of your present walk in our Catholic Faith, you will be rejuvenated. This is also a 'shout out' to those of you who have already experienced a TEC retreat and would like to help out. Fr. Greg Ihm will be our Spiritual Director. Bill Seyer is the Lay Director and can be reached at 608.988.6543.
More information about TEC can be found at www.MadisonDiocese.org/TEC
A number of the churches in our pastorate are in need of people to assist in distributing Holy Communion at Mass. If you would be willing to help, please contact Deacon Roger Scholbrock at [email protected] or 723-6946, with your name, contact info, and parish so that we
can plan training events. Training will also cover bringing Holy Communion to the sick & homebound.
GRIEFSHARE AT ST.CLEMENT
Grief after the death of a loved one can be overwhelming. One can experience a host of feelings,
thoughts, behaviors and physical reactions that can make one question one’s own mental wellbeing.
There is the notion that, “time heals all wounds.” This is untrue. Time can bring healing, but it’s often what we do during this time that brings about relief and renewed hope in the grief journey. It has also been said that, “grief shared is grief diminished.” All who have been involved in the GriefShare bereavement support group can attest to this truth. Through video, discussion and sharing, GriefShare is a 12-session process that brings people together who have experienced loss and who seek support that is confidential and who also seek healing in their unique journey.
Our next GriefShare support group will begin on August 21 from 6-8 PM at St. Clement Church. To
register on-line, go to: www.griefshare.org and choose “find a group.” You will see St. Clement
listed. If our day/time are not the best for you, you will also see other offerings that may be a better fit.
You can also contact Marcia Hampton at 608-732-8849 if you have questions or want to register.
Great Start resumes Monday, Sept 15, at 8:00 AM. All women are invited to meet in the lower level of St. Clement Rectory for coffee and donuts at 8:00, prayer, Scripture readings of the day, and discussion 8:15 - 9:15. Bring your copy of The Word Among Us or Magnificat if you have one. Questions? Call or text
Bernadette Schaefer at 608-732-7475.
GRIEFSHARE AT ST.CLEMENT
Grief after the death of a loved one can be overwhelming. One can experience a host of feelings,
thoughts, behaviors and physical reactions that can make one question one’s own mental wellbeing.
There is the notion that, “time heals all wounds.” This is untrue. Time can bring healing, but it’s often what we do during this time that brings about relief and renewed hope in the grief journey. It has also been said that, “grief shared is grief diminished.” All who have been involved in the GriefShare bereavement support group can attest to this truth. Through video, discussion and sharing, GriefShare is a 12-session process that brings people together who have experienced loss and who seek support that is confidential and who also seek healing in their unique journey.
Our next GriefShare support group will begin on August 21 from 6-8 PM at St. Clement Church. To
register on-line, go to: www.griefshare.org and choose “find a group.” You will see St. Clement
listed. If our day/time are not the best for you, you will also see other offerings that may be a better fit.
You can also contact Marcia Hampton at 608-732-8849 if you have questions or want to register.
Coordinator of Religious Ed, 7-12: Mr. Nick Crosby [email protected]
Finance Council Members:
Amy Belscamper, Tim Adams, Ivars Kalnins, Mark Schwab, Kevin Raisbeck, Samantha Klein, Chris Hoerth.
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