No 7:00 p.m. Mass on Super Bowl Sunday

This is a reminder that there will be no 7:00 p.m. Mass on Sunday, February 11 due to the Super Bowl. We look forward to seeing you at our 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 4:30 p.m. Masses that day!

Ash Wednesday - February 14

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, a 40-day period of prayer, fasting and almsgiving that ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It's a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter.

On Ash Wednesday, our foreheads are marked with ashes to humble our hearts and remind us that we were shaped from clay by God’s hands, and that we will return to God: “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” 

Ashes say you belong. You belong to God and are part of the larger church. Ashes serve as a visible reminder that we are not alone. If you have been away from the church, know God always welcomes you home. God willingly gives us His mercy. 

Join us for Mass on Ash Wednesday. All Masses are held in the church unless the chapel is specified:

• 7:00 a.m. - Daily Mass (no music)
• 9:00 a.m. - School Mass (church)
• 9:00 a.m. - School Mass (chapel)
• 12:15 p.m. 
• 5:00 p.m. 
• 7:00 p.m. 

There will be ash distribution available from 7:00 a.m. Mass - 7:00 p.m.

All are welcome to join us!

Embark on a Transformative Journey with Alpha this winter!

Mondays, Beginning February 12, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Common

In a world of isolation, anonymity, and keyboard-warriors, Alpha offers a space for honest and open conversations about life’s biggest questions in a fun, non-judgmental environment. Hundreds of our parishioners have participated in our Alpha program, each one embarking on a transformative journey that has left an indelible mark on their lives. Now, it's your turn to experience the power of small group community. Everyone is welcome and no questions are off limits.

We invite you to try the Alpha experience! Winter sessions begin in February:

• In-Person: Mondays, beginning Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Commons (2350 N Lincoln Ave)
• Online: Mondays, beginning Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., via Zoom
• In-Person: Thursdays, beginning Feb. 8, 8:15 a.m., Saint Clement Parish Chapel

Register here and join us!

Lydia Lenten Series: "Waiting for Joy"

Tuesday evenings, Feb. 13 - Mar. 19

Women are invited to join the Lydia Institute on Tuesdays during Lent. Our six-week Lenten Series is a powerful way to refocus and recenter on your relationship with God, commit more intentionally to daily prayer, and experience a deeper sense of community. This year our theme is “Waiting for Joy”. We gather on Tuesday evenings for socializing, prayer, a powerful scriptural based talk and time to unpack and discuss in small groups. We can’t wait to walk alongside you this Lent!

Register here and join us!

YAC February Book Club

Thursday, February 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in Fahey 

Join us for a captivating journey through the vibrant streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras! Our book club will be discussing "Out of the Easy" by Ruta Sepetys on February 22nd at 7 p.m. We'll provide wine and King Cake! It's an evening of literature, lively discussions, and the magic of Mardi Gras—don't miss out!

Register here and join us!

Questions? Email Casey Welby

Community Dinner

Sunday, February 18, 5:30 p.m., Chapel

Come to the table! All are invited to join us on Sunday, February 18 for Mass at 4:30 p.m. followed by a sit down meal to enjoy together as a community. This is an opportunity to socialize and simply enjoy one another's company, a gift in itself that God has given us through our community.

Register by February 13 to join us!

YAC Wine & Cheese

Sunday, February 18th after 7:00 p.m. Mass

Join us for our monthly YAC Wine & Cheese social on Sunday, February 18th following the 7:00 p.m. Mass! Learn about our upcoming events and how to get involved at Saint Clement, enjoy light snacks and refreshments, catch up with old friends, meet new YAC members, and more! 

New Parishioner Meet & Greet 

Sunday, February 25th at 6:00 p.m., Fahey

Are you new to Saint Clement parish? Join the Young Adult Community (YAC) board on Sunday, February 25th at 6pm in Fahey to meet some of the board and other new members joining the parish community. We'll head to mass around 6:45 and then enjoy additional fellowship at a local bar following the 7pm young adult mass. If you are unsure where Fahey is, someone at the front desk at the church will be able to direct you when you arrive. Hope to see you there and can't wait to meet you!

Questions? Email Gabby Biltz

Lenten Fish Fry - Save the Date!

Friday evening, March 8

Mark your calendars to join us for a night of community and a sit down meal together at our parish-wide Lenten Fish Fry! Come meet other parishioners and enjoy a meal with your parish family. Event will be held in Centennial Hall (in the school), and there will be 3 different seating times from 5-8 p.m. Save the date - March 8!

Register here and join us!

Sign up to volunteer here!

YAC Volleyball

Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., Saint Clement School Gym

Join us for indoor volleyball on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Saint Clement School gym (Dial #02 to get in). All levels are welcome, no need to be a pro!  Check out the YAC Facebook page each week for updates. 

Questions? Email Manuel Arroyo.

YAC Running Club

Mondays at 6:30 p.m., Saint Clement Plaza

Mark your calendars for our next group run on February 5th (depending on weather). Whether you are new to running, training for a race, or you enjoy being outdoors, join us for group runs every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Saint Clement (depending on weather).

Check out the YAC Facebook page and join our WhatsApp chat for updates. 

Questions? Email Emily Kaiser.

YAC Basketball

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

Join us for indoor basketball on Sundays at 12:00 p.m. in the Saint Clement School gym (dial #02 to get in). Bring proper basketball protection and enjoy the competition with fellow parishioners. Check out the YAC Facebook page each week for updates!

Questions? Email Martina Ricca.

YAC Lenten Retreat - Save the Date!

Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Mission of Our Lady of the Angels

Young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to join the Young Adult Community (YAC) for its annual Lenten retreat! We join Sr. Stephanie and the Franciscans of the Eucharist for a day-retreat rooted in service and talks around fearlessness, particularly during Lent when we are asked to take up our crosses daily. Our retreat will dive into topics of how to move past fear, with God, so that we may face our crosses daily and share God's light and love with those around us.

Register here and join us!

Questions? Email Martina Ricca

Lenten Bible Study: Time of Mercy with Fr. Kartje

Thursdays, Feb. 22, 29 and Mar. 14, 21, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Chapel

So often, Lent is associated with deprivation. We follow Jesus into the desert, as it were, because the feasting of Easter is coming, but it's not yet here. But in that desert, where food, drink, and joy can feel scarce, is the mercy of God--the cause of our joy--also scarce? This February and March, you're invited to join Fr. John Kartje, rector and president of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, for a four-week investigation of Lent as a season of abundant, overflowing mercy! 

Because God's mercy is for everyone, this course is for everyone! You don't need to be familiar with the Bible at all; you just need to be interested in learning about the gift of His mercy that God so desires to give you. 

Register here and join us!

Men's Executive Series: Lent Edition

Wednesdays, Feb. 28, Mar. 6, 13, 20,

7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Fireside Hall (school)

Men of our parish are invited to join us this Lent for an opportunity to invest in yourself and your spiritual growth. Come learn from leaders respected in their fields as they share about the role spirituality has played in their personal and professional lives, and share some insights they have discovered. Mark your calendars and join us!

• Feb. 28: "Rooted in faith – the true North Star" - Speaker: JP Gallagher, President and CEO of Northshore Healthcare System
• Mar. 6: "Marked by integrity – the foundation of excellence" - Speaker: Chip Mulaney, Partner at Skadden
• Mar. 13: "Driven by holy ambition" - Speaker: Josh Hale, President and CEO of Big Shoulders
• Mar. 20: "Empowering others – bringing out the best in those around you" - Speaker: Mitchell J. Krebs, President and CEO, Coeur Mining

Register here and join us!

Unleashing Spiritual Power: A Lenten Guide to Deepening Prayer Life

Tuesdays, Feb. 20, 27, Mar. 5, 12, 7 - 8 p.m., Chapel 

Embark on a Lenten journey of prayer with this four-week course! Discover the profound significance of prayer as an encounter with God, which can ignite our faith, strengthen our purpose, and restore us in hope. We will reflect on the potential of prayer in all its forms--personal prayer, prayer with Scripture, and communal prayer, among others--to provide healing, forgiveness, strength, and spiritual connection. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to tap into the critical importance of prayer. It is through this encounter with God that we truly flourish as God's sons and daughters. Join our course and unleash your spiritual power this Lent! See registration form for each session’s focus.

Register here and join us!

Meal Train in support of Madonna House

Thank you, Saint Clement family, for your generous support of the Madonna House partnership so far! As we near the welcome of families to the Madonna House, we are excited to circulate this meal train

that will help provide weeknight dinners to the women and children staying at the House. Saint Clement has committed to providing 2 dinners a week (Monday & Tuesday) to Madonna House. We are looking for volunteers to sign-up to make meals at your home and drop off at the parish on Monday before noon to be delivered to the Madonna House on Monday afternoons. We invite you to sign-up for a date or dates that work for you in the coming weeks! This is a great opportunity to cook with your family, your friends, or maybe even your small group. In the coming weeks, the Madonna House will be home to about 20 people, with the majority of them being small children. For serving sizes, please plan to cook for about 10-12 adults.  

If you need help with recipe ideas, have questions about drop-off logistics, or would like to learn more about other ways to be involved with the Madonna House, please Martina Ricca and Christina Oropeza. Thank you!

Lenten Almsgiving - Madonna House

For the past three months, Saint Clement has graciously supported Catholic Charities in their work to reopen the Madonna House, a women's and children's shelter for migrant families who are survivors of domestic violence. Through multiple donations of clothing, bedding, household supplies, children's toys, meal trains, welcome baskets, and more, the Saint Clement community has responded "Yes!" to the call of serving others.  

As we journey through this Lenten season, we ask for your help in supporting the efforts of Saint Clement volunteers and Catholic Charities Staff in the upkeep of Madonna House. This upkeep is not exclusive to the physical structure of the House; but rather, and arguably more important, is the upkeep of the relationships and bonds created between the Saint Clement community and the families. As these women and children have been brought out of exile into a new home, it is our duty as their brothers and sisters to help care for them. Your support of our Lenten Almsgiving for Madonna House will help to cover the operating expenses of the House, and will help to provide programming essential to the families' healing.

Give a Gift to Madonna House Here

LPCS Dinner

Saturday, February 10, 2:30- 5:00 p.m., Fireside Kitchen

Join us in Fireside Kitchen to prepare a meal for the guests at the Lincoln Park Community Service (LPCS) on Saturday, February 10th, from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. We will be cooking at the kitchen in Saint Clement School (Fireside) and delivering the food to LPCS. 

Register here and join us!



Questions? Contact Loraine Leung

YAC Formal Committee Volunteers Needed

YAC Formal is back and is taking place on Saturday, May 18. In order to make this year's formal amazing, we are looking for 5 individuals to serve on the Planning Committee. 

Sign up here!

Questions? Email Emily Kaiser

Saint Clement Soccer Coach - Boys & Girls Coed (grades 1-4)

Saint Clement School's soccer program is looking for coaches for the spring season. Coaches will help conduct and supervise practices and manage games. The season begins in mid March and ends in early June. Practices are held at Wrightwood Park on Thursday's from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Games are played at UIC's Athletic Turf Fields on Saturday mornings. 

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