ANNOUNCEMENTS

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In keeping with social distancing,
no bulletins are available in Church,
​nor therefore on the website.
However, we have online announcements!
Please see below,
and kindly share news with those without internet access.

We also welcome announcements for the parish website.
Please submit these by email to:
stclements@rogers.com
and they will be forwarded to our webmaster.
Summary of Online Announcements:​​
  • NEW: St. Vincent de Paul News
  • NEW: Conscience Rights in Ontario
  • ​​One Heart, One Soul!
  • On-Line Parish "Registration" Form -- A great way to update your contact information!
  • 2021 Liturgical Dates & Times -- First Sacraments & Confirmation​
  • ​​UPDATED: Pro-Life Prayer Vigils at Freeport Hospital​
  • ​UPDATED: 50-50 K of C Charity Draw​
  • NEW: Camp Shalom -- Registration now open
  • NEW: Camp Shalom -- Summer Staff Applications
  • ​​​​​Pre-Authorized Giving​​

St. Vincent de Paul News

​Parishioners! 
THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT STORE HAS REOPENED!
Our address is 75 Dundas St. North in Cambridge (Galt), near the Canadian Tire.
We have seen an increase in requests from the needy for:
  • Comforters for beds
  • Sheet sets for beds
  • Blankets for beds
If you have any of these gently-used items at home and would like to donate them, we would appreciate it!  Please drop them off at our Thrift Store between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.  Thank you for your support!

Conscience Rights
in Ontario

We are at a crucial moment in history
when it comes to conscience rights and MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying).
OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS, doctors and healthcare professionals have been fighting to have their individual conscience rights recognized by both the Federal and Provincial governments.

An Angus Reid poll last year found that 80% of Ontarians favour conscience rights legislation to protect healthcare providers from having to violate their conscience when caring for a patient.
FEDERALLY, the passing of Bill C-7 will mean expanding access to euthanasia and assisted suicide to the disabled, those with mental illness and those who have an advanced directive.  Many Canadians alarmed at the implications of Bill C-7, have contacted their Member of Parliament to express their concerns.
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PROVINCIALLY, many MPP's want to be supportive of conscience rights for health care providers and will do so if they understand that this is the will of Ontarians.
IF PEOPLE TAKE THE TIME
to call, write or e-mail
their local Member of Provincial Parliament,
it is possible
​that conscience legislation will be passed.
THERE IS MUCH TO LEARN
AND WE MUST ACT.
Please visit
​www.canadiansforconscience.ca/ontario 
where you can send an email directly to the Ontario government and learn more about this critically important issue.  The program will automatically send your response to the correct government officials.
CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK
to see a powerful video
with testimonies from healthcare providers
describing how they feel
about the possibility
of having to take part in MAID
when it goes directly against
their moral principles.
Make a Call for Conscience - YouTube
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW
to read Bishop Crosby's letter to the Diocese
on Conscience Rights:
hamiltondiocese.com/uploads/docs/2021%20CONSCIENCE%20RIGHTS%20IN%20ONTARIO%2C%20Letter%20to%20all%20Priests%20and%20Parishes%2C%20March%205.pdf
PLEASE PROTECT ONTARIO PATIENTS
BY ENSURING HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WITH MORAL CONVICTIONS
AREN'T PUSHED OUT OF OUR PROVINCE OR THEIR PROFESSION.
Contact the Ontario government
at www.canadiansforconscience.ca/ontario
to ask them to support legislation that protects conscience rights.

One Heart, One Soul!

Now the whole group of those who believed
were of one heart and soul ...
Acts 4:32
Our One Heart, One Soul campaign launched on the weekend of February 28th.  If you have not received an information package, please contact the Parish Office (519-653-6123).  You are also welcome to learn more by:
Together, we can build a vibrant post-pandemic community
and bless the parishes and ministries of our diocese.

On-LINE
PARISH "Registration" Forms

As of February 26th, we have the option for people to register as parishioners electronically.  Please click here to see ... PARISH REGISTRATION FORM
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In addition to registering new parishioners,
this option allows current parishioners to:
  • Update their mailing address.​
  • Update their phone number(s).
  • Provide or update Email addresses.
  • Update family information (for example, marriages and births).
  • Request offertory envelopes.
​​​We invite you to check this out and to tell your Catholic family members and friends.​​​

UPDATED:
​2021 Liturgical Dates​

​​FIRST SACRAMENTS PARENTS MEETING
​For safety's sake, the First Sacraments Parents Meeting took place virtually on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021.
FIRST RECONCILIATION
​First Reconciliation for all parish children took place in the Church on Wednesday, March 10th, 2021.

​​FIRST HOLY COMMUNION​
  • For St. Joseph students - Sunday, April 18th, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. in the Church.
  • For St. Michael students -- Sunday, April 25th, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. in the Church.
​​​CONFIRMATION
  • ​For St. Joseph students - Tuesday, May 4th, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. (without Mass).
  • For St. Michael students -- NEW DATE: Thursday, May 6th, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. (without Mass).​​

CONFIRMATION PARENTS & CANDIDATES MEETING - For the sake of safety, the Confirmation Parents & Candidates Meeting took virtually on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021.  For details of what was discussed, please click here:  CONFIRMATION 2021, or here:  ​* Confirmation 2021 Package

Pro-Life Prayer Vigils

in front of
FREEPORT HOSPITAL, KITCHENER
​Thursday, May 6th ... Thursday, June 3rd
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Note: Two meters distancing will be observed.
Thank you to those who attended the April 1st vigil and to all those praying at home on behalf of the unborn. The next monthly vigil will be held on Thursday, May 6th, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in front of Freeport Hospital, 3570 King St. East, Kitchener. All are welcome to pray quietly for those who have no voice but ours. Parking is available across the road, at Schneider Park. Those with queries are welcome to contact Cathy at kwc.prayervigil@rogers.com​

K. of C. Charity Draw

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL #4916
"In service to One, in service to all."

NEW CHARITY DRAW for 2021!
The Ontario State Council has replaced the Car Raffle with the NEW 50-50 K OF C CHARITY DRAW. Anyone wishing to purchase tickets, simply visit the Ontario Knights of Columbus site (ontariokofc.ca) and follow the instructions.
  • At this time, credit card is the only option for payment. The tickets sell:  100 for $40.00 ... 40 for $20.00 ... and 15 for $10.00.  Confirmation of sale and ticket numbers will follow in an email.
  • In the billing info section (Step 2) select "Cambridge 4916" from the drop down menu; this credits our Council for the sale.
  • The lottery starts on January 21st, with a draw date of April 1st, 2021; the prize is a 50-50 split.  ​The draws will be quarterly.
NEW -- There are three draw periods:
  • April 2nd, 2021, with a draw date of June 30th, 2021.
  • July 1st, 2021, with a draw date of September 30th, 2021.
  • October 1st, 2021, with a draw date of December 31st, 2021.
  • There will also be a number of Early Bird Draws for each period.
​If anyone would like more information, please contact Dan Schmalz (519-650-5523).

Daniel Schmalz,
​Grand Knight, Council 4916

Camp Shalom 2021

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Register today for the best summer ever!
Covid-19 is dragging on,
but keeping our campers and staff safe this summer
remains our priority.
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We are planning to have the BEST SUMMER EVER
and also the SAFEST summer ever.
We are continuing to work with our local health department
to meet or exceed their requirements
prior to opening camp.
We are committed to ensuring that your camper will have
a fun, meaningful and safe week.
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Camp Shalom is accepting applications for all summer staff positions!  Are you, or someone you know, looking for a meaningful summer job?  Camp Shalom is hiring.  If you love Jesus and like working with kids or individuals with special needs, then this might be for you.  Work outdoors, with great people, while making a meaningful impact on campers' lives.

Positions include:  Camp Counsellors, Day Camp Staff, Kitchen Staff, Maintenance Staff, Media Staff, Healthcare Staff, Lifeguards, and Discipleship Coordinators.
Info:  Applicants must be 17 years old
before December 31, 2021.
All positions are paid.
Click https://ontariochristiancamp.ca/get-involved/apply-for-staff/​
and see Frequently Asked Questions
for more information.
Covid:  All interviews will be done virtually.
Not sure what to expect this summer?
See what we are doing
to keep Camp Shalom safe
for our campers here:
https://ontariochristiancamp.ca/covid-19-statement-summer-camp/

Pre-Authorized Giving

GENTLE REMINDERS
re:  PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING
At the request of parishioners, the option of Pre-Authorized Giving was made available on December 1st, 2019.  This option has been a great blessing, especially throughout the pandemic, and is available to anyone who wishes to support the parish.  ​​The Authorization Form is available by request; please phone or email the parish office.  It is also available accessing the file below.​​
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Completed forms can be submitted electronically (scanned and emailed), or mailed, or placed in the collection basket.  Changes in offerings are also made using the Authorization Form.

Offerings may be made on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis.  Monthly offerings are processed on the 20th day of the month or very shortly thereafter.  Weekly and biweekly Sunday offerings are normally processed on the following Tuesday.​​

Several times this year, likely due to pandemic issues, weekly donations were locked on the bank's website and processed late (that is, together with the following week's donation).  We apologize for any confusion caused.
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Again, your continued support of the parish has been a tremendous blessing.  Our thanks to those enrolled in Pre-Authorized Giving and to all who have remembered St. Clement Parish.  We deeply appreciate your generosity.  God bless you!