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| Organization | Contact | |
| Adult Confirmation | A process designed for adults wishing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. | Lorena DeFilippis
718 527-6513 |
| Adult Choir | Through weekly practices, it enhances the music at parish - particularly the 10:30am Mass | Ernest Buckley
718 341-1018x24 |
| Adult Faith Formation | Offers various classes and opportunities for growth in our Catholic Faith | Lorena DeFilippis
718 527-6153 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | Meets Sundays in the Annex at 4pm | Rectory
718 341-1018x10 |
| Altar Servers | Composed of parish children from fourth grade and higher who assist at Mass. | Fr. McBrien
718 341-1018x16 |
| Athletic Association | Sports program for youngsters and adults. | JoAnn Arbitello
718 640-3128 |
| Band-St. Clare's Golden Emeralds & Gems Drum Corps | With weekly practices, the band is open to school aged youngsters. They play at Parish and civic events | Irene Bedell 516 437-7038 |
| Baptisms | Usually held the third Sunday of the month at 2PM. Prior registration and preparation class required. | Deacon Chris
718 341-1018x22 |
| Baptismal Preparation Team | Assists in the preparations and celebrations of Baptisms. | Alida Pagan 646 296-0848 |
| Bible Study | Meets on Wednesday mornings during the parish year and allows adults to explore the riches of the Bible | Lorena DeFilippis
718 527-6153 |
| Consolation Ministry | Assists families with the liturgies of Christian Burial. | Gillian Murray
718 723-3581 |
| Early Childhood Liturgy | Helps to share the Sunday Scriptures at 10:30 am Mass with children ages four to seven in a simple and creative way. | Rectory Office
718 341-1018x10 |
| Evangelization | Helps to bring our Catholic Christian Message to the larger local community. | Fr. Anthony
718 341-1018x18 |
| Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion | Assist in the distribution of the Eucharist at Mass and to homebound parishioners. | Deacon Chris
718 341-1018x22 |
| Family Life Committee | Plan activities throughout the year to foster family life. | Fr. McBrien
718 341-1018x16 |
| Finance Committee | Assists the pastor with the financial assets and well being/stability of the parish. | Fr. McBrien
718 341-1018x16 |
| Fundraising | Works to improve the various ministries of the parish by broadening its financial base through increased revenue. | Fr. McBrien
718 341-1018x16 |
Girl Scouts | Meet Friday evenings in the Annex to help foster growth in our parish and neighborhood girls. | Gillian Murray
718 723-3581 |
| Holy Name Society | Parish men's group that meets at the 8AM Mass the second Sunday of each month. | Ifeanyi Ezissi
718 739-5543 |
Homebound Ministry | Helps to reach out to and include members of St. Clare's who are unable to participate at Church functions. | Fr. Anthony
718 341-1018x18 |
Hospitality Committee | Prepares a welcoming and festive atmosphere for parish celebrations throughout the year. | Loretta Ariola
718 528-9428 |
Knights of Columbus | The St. Clare's Council of the Knights meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8PM in the school's Old Cafeteria. | Alban Brown
718 723-7351 |
| Lectors | Parishioners proclaim God's word at Weekday and Sunday Mass. | Deacon Chris
516 341-1018x22 |
| Liturgy Committee | Meets regularly to plan, develop and enhance parish liturgies, prayer services and worship space. | Deacon Chris
718 341-1018x22 |
| Marriage Preparation | This program is for engaged couples to meet regularly with the priest and to participate in the Pre-Cana Program. | Rectory
718 341-1018x10 |
| Mission Group | A group of women who through their sewing reach out to the newly baptized and welcomed members of our parish community. | Vivian Gorta 516 593-3960 |
| Narcotics Anonymous (NA) | Meets Saturdays in the Annex at 7PM. | Rectory
718 341-1018x10 |
| Nocturnal Adoration Society | Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament on First Fridays concluding with a Holy Hour at 8PM. | John Lalor
718 723-6085 |
| Parish Youth | Teenagers ages 13 to 17 meet on Friday nights for faith formation & social activities. | Fr. McBrien
718 341- 1018 x16 |
| Pastoral Planning Committee | Meets periodically to discuss parish issues and advise the pastor and parish staff. | Fr. McBrien
718 341- 1018 x16 |
| Prayer Group | Meets Wednesday evenings at 8PM in the Rectory Basement for prayer and song in an informal setting. | Ysanne Roach
718 276-2299 |
| Pre-Cana Program | For engaged couples preparing for marriage who meet in the homes of married people for six sessions. | Fr. McBrien
718 341-1018x16 |
| Pubilicity Coordination | Brings the various events of the parish to a greater awareness to the broader community. | Fr. O'Connor
718 341-1018x22 |
| RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults | Process of welcoming those who would like Baptism or be received into the Catholic Church | Lorena DeFilippis
718 527-6153 |
| Religious Education | For children attending public school. Classes for grades K-8 held Sundays at 8:45AM. | Lorena DeFilippis
718 527-6153 |
| Rosary Society | Parish women's organization meets the first Sunday of every month at the 10:30 Mass. | Vivian Gorta
516 593-3960 |
| Social Justice | Committee meets last Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm to discuss social concerns and help the lives of others. | Lorena DeFilippis
718 527-6153 |
| Spiritual Adoption Program | Through prayer, parishioners adopt an unborn child and may bring gifts for struggling young mothers. | Loretta Ariola
718 528-9428 |
| St. Clare's School | Parish elementary, Catholic education from pre-K to 8TH grades | Mary Basile
718 528-7174 |
| St. Clare's School Alumni Association |
Renews the bonds of past students of St. Clare's school and helps foster the quality of education for students in the present and future. | School
718 528-7174 |
| St. Clare's School Home School |
Allows parents a greater participation in their children's education. | School
718 528-7174 |
St. Vincent de Paul Society | Meets periodically to help the needy of the parish. | John Lalor
718 723-6085 |
| Ushers | Parishioners who welcome, help seat and receive offerings from worshipers at Sunday Mass. | Fr. McBrien
718 341-1018x16 |
| Vocation Committee | Meets to foster church vocations with various events during the year. | Ernso Stiven
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| Welcome Committee | Plans activities to welcome new parishioners such as Sunday Welcome Brunch. | Deacon Chris
718 341-1018x22 |
| Youth Choir | Composed of parish children from fourth grade & higher who sing at 12:30pm Mass. | Ernest Buckley
718 341-1018x24 |
