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The First Day of School has come and gone. Let the fun begin!
Please bring the children to school on or before classes begin and pick them up from the rear door at the parking lot.
Please keep them safe by reminding them to keep their masks on at all times.
Please put some light snacks in their backpacks.
Please reach out to the classroom teachers directly when the child(ren) will be absent.
School Schedule
Sunday 12:15pm – 05:00pm
12:15pm-12:30pm Time to enter school
12:30pm-01:25pm Vietnamese Language
01:25pm-01:30pm Transition
01:30pm-02:25pm Chương Trình Giáo Lý/Faith Formation
02:25pm-02:30pm Transition
02:30pm-03:45pm Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement
03:45pm-04:00pm Quiet Hour Prepare for Mass
04:00pm-05:00pm Mass
Elizabeth Nguyễn Sách
Faith Formation/Vietnamese Language Programs
==> COVID Faith Formation Guidelines through November 1
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December 7th, 2021
Dear Fr. Pham,
Allow me this moment to express my appreciation for your kind welcome as I came to Blessed Andrew Phu Yen Parish to St. Clement Church last month, to celebrate the Mass of Christ the King and commemorate the Vietnamese Martyrs. Thank you for your gift provided following the Mass, your kindness will be very helpful for the work of the Church in the Archdiocese.Please know that I was greatly encouraged to witness the faith and enthusiasm of the many parishioners and families gathered for the Mass and the priests who were able to join us that day. Their collective presence was testimony to the importance of the Vietnamese Catholic community and Blessed Andrew Phu Yen Parish hold for the work of the Church, particularly the hope for the future present among the youth and young families. |
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Thank you, Fr. Phong, for all you do to lead and guide the Blessed Andrew Phu Yen Parish and your leadership for the Vietnamese Catholic Community. Your dedication to ministry and service is a blessing for the Archdiocese and the people entrusted to your pastoral care
Asking God’s blessings upon you and all your loved ones, I remain,
Devotedly yours in Christ,
+Seán, OFM Cap
Archdiocese of Boston
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It is through your generosity to the Catholic Appeal that we continue to provide support for our Catholic schools, operational support for our parishes, faith and formation programs at our parishes, and many services for those in our community who turn to our Church for assistance. Many of you may have received a letter from Cardinal Seán requesting your early support by making a gift to the 2022 Catholic Appeal. 
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Supporting the Catholic Appeal is the most effective way to carry out the work of the Church, both within and beyond parish boundaries. Our parish directly benefits from the ministries supported by the Appeal. We hope that you will respond generously.
Please prayerfully consider making an early gift by mailing back your pledge card, scanning the QR code or visiting www.bostoncatholicappeal.org/donate-now to make an online donation. Your gift will help put faith into action in countless and far-reaching ways and every gift makes a difference. Thank you!
Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Here are a some pictures of a special holy hour in our parish praying for World Peace, especially for Ukraine with other communities in local on Sunday, March 6, 2022.
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On behalf of Father Andrew Phong Q. Pham,
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Sunday School Announcement |
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The three seminarians of the Diocese of Thanh Hoa - Joseph Ha, Matthew Tuan and Joseph Hien, who had spent the last summer here with us are being ordained to the Diaconate. The Mass will take place here at St. Clement Church on next Sunday (May 22) at the eleven o’clock Mass. Most Reverend Vincent Nguyen of the Archdiocese of Toronto and our own Most Reverend Mark O’Connell will be presiding over the ordination. The ordination is not only historic for our church of St. Clement but also for our parish of Blessed Andrew Phu Yen.
So, on behalf of my bishop of Thanh Hoa, Most Reverend Joseph Cuong Nguyen, I cordially invite all of you to come to this Ordination Mass. A huge reception will take place in the gymnasium immediately following the Mass. Really, do plan to come, for it will be quite a beautiful and sacred experience.
From THE FAITH FORMATION AND LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Dearest Catechists/Teachers, Eucharistic Youth Leaders, and Parents/Guardians,
After a long hiatus due to the menacing Omicron, the School will be re-opened on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at 12:30 pm. Please remind the children to always keep face masks on to keep them safe and healthy.
Also, please remind the children to bring their catechism and Vietnamese books, and pencils
May the Lord grant us his grace on this new lunar year. May the new lunar year bring us health, joy, and happiness.
In Jesus Christ,
Elizabeth Nguyễn Sách
Faith Formation/Vietnamese Language Programs
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Dear People of St. Clement’s Church:
Weather reports indicate a severe snow storm is directly heading our way. Snow accumulation is anywhere from 12 to 24 inches, beginning around midnight and continues through Saturday until the early hours of Sunday. It will make travelling on Saturday very dangerous.
THE VIGIL MASS IS CANCELLED Please stay home!
If weather condition is improved by then, you could join us at the Sunday afternoon Bilingual Mass at 4 p.m.
Father Phong
Please carefully read the guidelines provided below for downloading: both the brief guidelines and the recently updated full instructions, which explains our safety measures and reopened services in greater detail.
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Letters from Cardinal Sean O'Malley Regarding the Killing of George Floyd and Racism
We ask that you use the following links to read the letters from the Cardinal to the people of the Archdiocese of Boston in response to the persisting evil of racism in this country.
Statement from the Roman Catholic Bishops of MA: July 23, 2020 - regarding police reform legislation
Homily from the Cardinal's Mass for Racial Justice: June 14, 2020
A Letter to the People of the Archdiocese of Boston on Racism: June 5, 2020 - see also the Vimeo link to watch the Cardinal's message
Statement on the killing of George Floyd: May 30, 2020
Statement from the Roman Catholic Bishops of MA: July 23, 2020 - regarding police reform legislation
Homily from the Cardinal's Mass for Racial Justice: June 14, 2020
A Letter to the People of the Archdiocese of Boston on Racism: June 5, 2020 - see also the Vimeo link to watch the Cardinal's message
Statement on the killing of George Floyd: May 30, 2020
The USCCB has provided numerous resources on their website for the Catholic faithful community to reflect on our collective and individual roles in the prevailing sin of racism in the United States. Information about the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, videos from the Committee and Pope Francis, formal statements and guides from the USCCB are all available here in this link.
Emergency Support for Catholic Schools
Please click here to go to the Archdiocese's of Boston website and read Cardinal Sean’s message about Catholic Schools and the petition asking Governor Baker to help support our schools with emergency financial aid through the federal CARES Act . You can sign this petition to help show your support for the Catholic schools, teachers, students, family and staff who are working hard to continue providing education and community under the constraints of the pandemic.
Collection and Offertory
Though this global crisis has created physical, spiritual and economic strain beyond compare, we ask those of you who are able to remember St. Clement through your weekly envelopes and OSV Online Giving. Collection baskets will not be passed around during Mass but will be stationed at the front of the church. We are encouraging everyone who can to utilize Online Giving in order to reduce cross-contacted objects, like the envelopes and cash.
We are inexpressibly thankful to you, our parishioners, for your generous commitment and dedication to the parish. We are proud of the courage, compassion and perseverance you have shown as brothers and sisters in Christ. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you and God Bless you!
We are inexpressibly thankful to you, our parishioners, for your generous commitment and dedication to the parish. We are proud of the courage, compassion and perseverance you have shown as brothers and sisters in Christ. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you and God Bless you!
PARISH COUNCIL
Our next monthly meeting: TBA
The Archdiocese Code of Ministerial Behavior
Please review the Archdiocese of Boston Code of Ministerial Behavior, which can be downloaded in a PDF format. Once you have read it, please email secretary@stclement@outlook.com to let us know so we may mark it in our records. All staff and volunteers are required to read this document, but parishioners are welcome to review it for their own information, as well.
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Here you can find our parish financial report for the year of 2020.
As Saint Clement parish community, we are committed to transparency and the sharing of our efforts to follow Christ in the life of the Church, in both its spiritual and practical aspects. You can also download a PDF of the 2020 budget letter from the parish administrator. |
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Enroll at Saint Clement
To become a member of the parish download the enrollment form, email or mail it to the parish office. |
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We Need Volunteers!
We are looking for more volunteers for the Sunday and Vigil masses for the foreseeable future, since this situation is not going away any time soon. We need:
Ushers: to receive and accommodate our fellow parishioners. There should be ideally three ushers at each mass.
Given the fact that they will be directly interacting with the congregation, they should be 60 y.o. or younger and without any critical health condition. All of our masses are currently understaffed for ushers and we are happy to have your help for any mass time you are able to come!
Cleaners: anyone can help, as recommended by the authorities, with the after-mass cleaning of all the surfaces that come in contact with the people attending mass: pews, door handles, and all other surfaces and areas that are reasonably prone to be touched.
As per the recent mandate from the Archdiocese, Lectors, musicians and volunteers will have to have their temperature taken before every Mass they serve.
Volunteer Coordinator: Allison Fillo
allison.ahern@gmail.com
(860) 227-6429
Please contact Allison ASAP if you are willing to volunteer. Be sure to tell her which role you want to volunteer for and which mass or masses you are available to help.
Ushers: to receive and accommodate our fellow parishioners. There should be ideally three ushers at each mass.
Given the fact that they will be directly interacting with the congregation, they should be 60 y.o. or younger and without any critical health condition. All of our masses are currently understaffed for ushers and we are happy to have your help for any mass time you are able to come!
Cleaners: anyone can help, as recommended by the authorities, with the after-mass cleaning of all the surfaces that come in contact with the people attending mass: pews, door handles, and all other surfaces and areas that are reasonably prone to be touched.
As per the recent mandate from the Archdiocese, Lectors, musicians and volunteers will have to have their temperature taken before every Mass they serve.
Volunteer Coordinator: Allison Fillo
allison.ahern@gmail.com
(860) 227-6429
Please contact Allison ASAP if you are willing to volunteer. Be sure to tell her which role you want to volunteer for and which mass or masses you are available to help.
Let's pray for our departed loved ones!
Tables are set up inside the entrance of the Church.
Please bring in pictures of your deceased loved ones and place them on the tables.
We will remember and pray for them during the month of November.
Cardinal Seán O’Malley: Welcome Home Message
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Serving God's People in Medford and Somerville since 1912
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