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Dear Parishioners ,
As you may have heard from various news outlets, the Diocese of Camden has filed for
Chapter 11 under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in order to reorganize its finances, continue its
ministerial mission and provide equitable resolution for all claims. 
You may have some questions or concerns about this decision. Please read  Bishop Sullivan's letter which explains the reasons for and process of the filing. More information can also be found on the Frequently Asked Questions.
Thank you for your continued support. Please know that you are in our prayers daily.
St. Clare Parish
Mensaje de nuestro Obispo Dennis Sullivan acerca de la reorganizacion de la Diocesis de Camdem
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Dear Friends,
                I hope this letter finds you well.  We are entering into what, for many of us, is the busiest time of the year.  Thanksgiving and Christmas are usually times that can be hectic, and this year will be no different yet, at the same time, quite different.  The pandemic will likely be altering the way many of us celebrate these holidays with our families and friends.  I hope that amid that chaos, you find time to spend in quiet with the Lord.  In order to help with that, we are resuming our Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament beginning Friday, December 4, from 9 AM to 1 PM.  We will start out slowly, and hopefully, we will be able to extend those hours, but we need people to spend time with the Lord in order to do that.
                If you have not already, you will be receiving our Christmas Mass schedule shortly.  It is published in this week’s bulletin and is also posted on our website.   As you know, we are operating at a greatly reduced capacity in both churches.  We can fit about 150 in St. Michael’s and 100 in St. Joseph’s.  We are also able to Livestream to the parish hall in Swedesboro and can fit about 50 more in the hall.  With that being said, If you plan to join us for Mass on Christmas Eve, expect the churches to fill up quickly.  It might be prudent to plan to attend one of the later Masses or even Mass on Christmas morning.  It breaks my heart to be unable to celebrate Christmas with a packed house, but we must make sure we are keeping our parishioners safe.
                I hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving!  Be assured of my prayers for all of you, and please continue to pray for me!


God bless you all,

 Fr. Ed Kennedy