MINISTRY GROUPS

& ORGANIZATIONS

Jesus calls each of us to serve in accordance with the gifts we have been given. He calls us to serve with joy, and St. Clement Parish provides many opportunities to do so. Doing so, we are the face of the Church to all whose lives we touch.
Please prayerfully consider the following ministries and be in touch with the Parish Office for more information if you would like to take part.  You will be warmly welcomed!
SUPPORTING LIVES of FAITH ...​​
​Prepare/Enrich Programme
  • Taking part in Prepare/Enrich is a new requirement for couples planning to marry. Engaged couples complete a questionnaire to assess their strengths and challenges. Married couples, trained by the Diocese, then meet with each couple privately. They review the results and develop strategies to nurture the engaged couple’s relationship.​
​​​​​​Becoming Fully Catholic
  • The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is a process through which adults become full members of the Roman Catholic Church.  It is based on life-long faith formation.  Several stages are involved, beginning with a period of inquiry to learn more about Catholicism.
  • Our programme runs from early autumn until Easter.  Weekly sessions take place in the Parish Hall.  The R.C.I.A. is open to persons 16 years of age and older – Those who received infant Baptism in the Church but never learned about or practised Catholicism; those baptized in another Christian faith, now interested in Catholicism; and those who are not baptized.
  • ​​As candidates are ready, they are received into the Church.  This most often takes place on Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil.
  • Persons wishing to learn more, or to take part, are invited to contact the Parish Office.​
Ministry of Presence
  • In support of the bereaved, we have a group of faithful people who lead the Vigil Prayers at funeral homes.
  • We also have a devoted team of Adult Altar Servers who assist at funeral and memorial Masses.​
SUPPORTING LIVES of PRAYER ...​​
Prayer Network
  • Our Prayer Network consists of parishioners who pray confidentially for anyone who asks. Prayer requests (intentions) are received by telephone/email and passed, member by member, to the next person on the list.  Their purpose is to provide prayerful support. Anyone with a heart for prayer is welcome to pray, in any way they can, for those in need.
 
Cenacle of Prayer
  • Our Cenacle of Prayer meets in church for about an hour every Friday following the 8:00 a.m. Mass. They recite the Rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Peace Rosary. They conclude with the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a Marian hymn and a hymn to Jesus. Anyone who feels drawn to this devotional time is welcome to take part.
 
Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament
  • Each first Friday of the month, the 8:00 a.m. Mass concludes with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.  All are welcome to spend quiet time in prayer until 9:30 a.m., when Benediction is celebrated.
 
Sacristans
  • Our sacristans are volunteers who take care of the sacristy and other areas of the church. They clean the sacred vessels, fill the holy water fonts, launder church linens and dust the sacristy. Some of our parishioners beautify the church with flowers throughout the year.
 
Rosary Makers
  • Our Rosary Makers are men and women who gently promote the Rosary. Together with members of other parishes, they visit Catholic schools and teach children how to make their own rosary. They also visit the seniors at Marian Residence to make rosaries for the Missions.
PARISH  ORGANIZATIONS
SERVING ST. CLEMENT'S and BEYOND ...​
The Catholic Women’s League

​The Catholic Women’s League is a women’s organization rooted in Gospel values.  It calls its members to holiness through service to the people of God.  It promotes understanding and growth, social justice, peace and harmony.

*Please click the link to learn more:  http://cwl.ca/

St. Clement’s Catholic Women’s League celebrated its 90th Anniversary in April 2014.  Its members are well known for their giving.  Most notably, the ladies prepare and serve funeral lunches for the bereaved.  They also hold an annual Penny Sale, an important fundraiser which supports parish initiatives and raises money for charity.

Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month from September to June, usually in the Parish Hall at 7:00 p.m.  A warm welcome awaits you.  Come and see what the C.W.L. is all about!
 
The Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus is an organization dedicated to charity, fraternalism, unity and patriotism.  Open to Catholic men 18 years of age and over, it assists church and community through a variety of fund-raising projects.  Members are committed to supporting their parish church and making their community a better place.

Msgr. Paul J. Meyer Council #4916 was founded in 1960 through the efforts of several members of St. Clement Parish.  It is named after Monsignor Paul J. Meyer, our Pastor from 1925 until his death in 1959.  Council #4916 – the Preston-Hespeler Knights – works closely with St. Clement, St. Mary of the Visitation and St. Gregory parishes to provide funds for various projects.
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*Please click the link to learn more:  ​http://kofc4916.ca

The St. Vincent de Paul Society

The St. Vincent de Paul Society lives the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor.  Each parish group (Conference) is comprised of men, women and young adults who assist the needy who live within parish boundaries.

*Please click the link to learn more:  http://www.ssvp.ca/English

Some members of St. Vincent de Paul – St. Clement Conference volunteer a few hours each month; others choose to volunteer only at Christmas.  All volunteer help is much appreciated.

The persons and families served are in emergency situations:  Folks in need of food, clothing or other basic necessities.  St. Clement Conference also assists the needy at Christmas, providing food and toys through the generosity of parishioners.
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Parishioners are invited to make a donation on the last Sunday of each month, when special collection boxes are placed at the church doors.  During Advent, a “Giving Tree” is set up in the church sanctuary, inviting parishioners to donate gifts for the less fortunate.
ORGANIZATIONS
OUTSIDE the PARISH​ ...
ANCOP Canada -
Answering the Cry of the Poor

ANCOP Canada is a registered charity recognized by the Canadian government.  Its mission is to answer the cry of the poor through child education, community development and humanitarian relief.  Its volunteers and partners work to transform the lives of our brothers and sisters in the Philippines, Ghana, India, Kenya and Nigeria.  They focus on restoring hope and dignity ... One child at a time, one family at a time, one community at a time.

*Please click the link to learn more:  ​http://ancopcanada.org/

​Cambridge Right to Life

Cambridge Right to Life is a registered charity recognized by the Canadian government.  It is committed to helping develop a society in which all human life is recognized as a gift from God.  Its members believe human life must be protected from conception to natural death.

Parishioners are warmly invited to participate in their activities.

*Please click the link to learn more:
http://cambridgerighttolife.ca/
 
Canadian Food for Children

Canadian Food for Children is a registered charity recognized by the Canadian government.  It was founded by Dr. Andrew Simone and his wife, Jean, in 1985 and sends food to developing countries to feed the poorest of the poor.

Please click the link to learn more:
http://www.canadianfoodforchildren.net/

​Parishioners are invited to bring  non-perishables to church on the third Sunday of each month:  Salt, sugar, powdered milk; rice, dry pasta, canned meats; wrapped hard candies, soap.  Our parishioners also help by sorting items and delivering items to the CFFC Kitchener depot.