Join Us for Bachata Night This Friday!

Friday, August 22, 7:00 p.m., Saint Clement Courtyard

Who's ready to dance?! Join the Young Adult Community this Friday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m. for Bachata Dance Night!

Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or have two left feet, this is the perfect night to try something new, meet great people, and just have fun. Come with a partner or solo — you can stick with your partner or mix it up throughout the night!

We’ll have light snacks, drinks, and music all night long!

Register here and join us!

Join us this Weekend for Sundays Uncorked!

Sunday, August 24, Following 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Masses

Join us on the plaza after the 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Masses on Sunday, August 24 for Sundays Uncorked! Enjoy casual conversation, good vibes, and refreshing drinks as we enjoy the beautiful summer weather together.

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Interested in Helping at Sundays Uncorked?

We’re looking for a few extra hands to help serve at this Sunday’s Sundays Uncorked! If you’re available, we’d love to have your help by creating a warm, welcoming space for our young adult community.

Sign up to volunteer here!

Join Us in Worship

WELCOME! We invite you to join us in worship this weekend at any of our Masses. If you are out of town this weekend, stay connected via our livestream.

Saturday, August 23

• 5:00 p.m.: Fr. Ken Simpson

Sunday, August 24

• 8:00 a.m.: Fr. Tom Hickey
• 9:30 a.m.: Fr. Peter Wojcik
• 9:30 a.m. Chapel: Fr. Radley Alcantara
• 11:15 a.m. (also livestreamed): Fr. Peter Wojcik
• 4:30 p.m.: Fr. Peter Wojcik
• 7:00 p.m.: Fr. Radley Alcantara

Final Wine Down Wednesday: Hobby Hour!

Wednesday, August 20, following 6 p.m. Mass

Join us Wednesday, August 20 for our last Wine Down Wednesday of the summer! We’ll welcome the co-founders of Third Coast Stitches for a fun, creative Hobby Hour. While all needlepoint kits have already been reserved, everyone is still welcome to come, relax, and enjoy community, conversation, and summer vibes as we celebrate the season together.

Register for the last WDW here!

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Interested in Helping at Wine Down Wednesday?

Wine Down Wednesday happens because of many hands and hearts—from setting up and greeting guests to serving drinks and cleaning up. Volunteers are key to creating a warm, joyful community.

Whether for one night or several, your help makes a real difference!

Sign up to volunteer here!

Registration for Fall Alpha Course is Open!

Mondays, September 15 - November 10, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Saint Clement



In a world that often feels isolating and divided, Alpha offers space for honest conversations about life’s biggest questions. It’s a place to connect, share freely, and explore faith in a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment.

At Saint Clement, hundreds of parishioners have experienced Alpha, discovering transformation, purpose, and deeper community along the way.

Register for Alpha Here

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Already have done Alpha? Great! Take your next step of faith by taking Beta: Holy Rebels on Thursdays this Fall. 

YAC Basketball

Sundays at 12:00 p.m., Saint Clement School Gym

Join us on Sundays for indoor basketball at 12:00 p.m. in the Saint Clement School gym (ring the doorbell to get in). Bring proper basketball protection and enjoy the competition with fellow parishioners!

Join our GroupMe chat for updates!

Affirmed Community

At Saint Clement, we believe that everyone deserves to be welcomed by name—and the Affirmed Community exists to ensure that our LGBTQ+ parishioners know they belong here.

The Affirmed Community’s goal is to support the purpose and mission of our parish by specifically welcoming the LGBTQ+ community by name at St. Clement, so that we can grow in both faith and community. We meet once each month, with events centered around each of our 5 anchors at St. Clement: Belonging, Prayer, Learning, Serving and Sharing.

 Join Affirmed Community Here!

BETA: Holy Rebels: Stories of the Saints

Tuesdays, Sep 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21 | 7:00-8:00 p.m. |Courtyard

Holy Rebels: Stories of the Saints is a 5-week exploration of the bold and beautiful lives of Catholic saints—men and women who radically followed Christ in their own time and way. From warriors to mystics, missionaries to martyrs, each session explores how these saints reveal God’s character and challenge us to live with greater purpose and courage. 

Register here and join us!

No Filter, Just Faith: Catch Up This Week

Listen on Spotify, YouTube, & Apple Podcasts

We’re taking a short hiatus this week from releasing new episodes of No Filter, Just Faith.

In the meantime, catch up on past episodes across all platforms—honest, unfiltered conversations about Catholicism, doubt, purpose, and the big spiritual questions we all wrestle with. Whether you’re solid in your faith, questioning it, or finding your way back, there’s something here for you.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube . Follow along and invite a friend, because sometimes the best way to grow is to get real.

Restoring the Sacred: A Young Adult Retreat

Saturday, September 13, 7:55 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Mass, Saint John Cantius Church, 825 N Carpenter St. Chicago IL 60642

Join other young adults at Saint John Cantius Church for a Retreat on Saturday, September 13th. Jesus Christ is calling you into a deep relationship with His Sacred Heart. Christ has provided a place

of real encounter through the Sacred Liturgy of the Church that He established for you. Discover the depth, beauty, and richness of the Catholic Mass

through the charism of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius: Restoring the Sacred.

Interested in attending? RSVP to John Banasiak

Lectio Divina

Fridays, following 8:30 a.m. Mass, in The Fishbowl

Through this spiritual exercise, you will learn to listen to the inner message of Scripture, guided by the Holy Spirit. Rather than merely studying the text, you will engage in a transformative communion with the Living Word.

Experience the joy of encountering God in His sacred word and responding to His grace. This practice is open to all, regardless of your level of Biblical knowledge. Come and discover the profound impact Lectio Divina can have on your spiritual journey.

Register & join us!

Registration is Open for Our First Ever Fall Service Day

Saturday, September 20, multiple locations- more details & registration coming soon!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20, and be part of a new way to serve together! Saint Clement families can choose from three service sites (first come, first served) and make a tangible difference. Transportation is provided for two sites—no car, no problem. Note that start times vary.

Service Options:

1. Mission of Our Lady of Angels – Serve alongside Sr. Stephanie in supporting 1,000+ neighbors. Bus leaves Saint Clement at 8:30 a.m., returns at 1:00 p.m.
2. Feed My Starving Children – Pack meals for those facing starvation worldwide. Bus leaves at 10:30 a.m., returns at 2:30 p.m.
3. Misericordia Home – Assist with outdoor games for residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Arrive at 9:45 a.m., done by 12:30 p.m.

Register here and join us!

Share Your Gifts with Our Youngest Parishioners

CLOW Volunteers Needed

Do you have a heart for helping children encounter God’s Word? We’re looking for 12 young adult volunteers to serve in Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. The commitment is just once a month (3 adults per Mass) and all volunteers must be Virtus certified.

This is a simple yet powerful way to help shape the faith of the next generation—and you’ll be amazed at how much the kids can inspire you, too!

Questions? Contact limanowka@gmail.com

Click here to learn more on VIRTUS Certification

Serve our neighbors in need through Friday Sack Lunch & Hospitality

Every Friday morning, our parish offers breakfast, sack lunches, and welcome to our neighbors in need in front of the parish rectory. We invite you to consider serving in our Friday ministry, either helping with hospitality or dropping off sack lunches (or both!).

We also invite you to consider preparing lunches for Lincoln Park Community Services. Prepare six sack lunches at home and drop them off at LCPS Fullerton (600 W. Fullerton) or Sedgwick (1521 N. Sedgwick) before Friday at 9:30. Click here to learn more.

• Already a volunteer? Sign-up for an upcoming date through the parish App! Don't have the App? Simply text stclementapp to 77977.
• Once in App, click CONNECT --> CCB --> GROUPS --> Friday Sack Lunch --> NEEDS
• If you are new to this ministry, and interested in volunteering, please fill out this interest form.



We thank you for answering the call to serve one another! If you have any questions, please contact Christa Kingsley

Saint Clement Girls Volleyball Coaching Opportunity

Saint Clement's Volleyball program (grades 4-8) is seeking an assistant coach for the fall season. The season will begin at the end of August and end in late October. Coaches will be responsible for helping organize and run practices and attend matches. Practices and matches are held during weekday evenings. Coaching experience is preferred. 

If you are interested in coaching, please reach out to Athletic Director, Tony Hoolehan for more information.

You may also call him at 219-776-6211