St. Clements Roman Catholic Church, Saratoga Springs, NY

Here at St. Clement’s, we strive to worship together, love one another and offer ourselves in genuine Christian Service. We pray that our love and desire to serve will flow into the wider community.

You will notice that St. Clement’s has been staffed by the Redemptorist Community since its founding in 1917. The Redemptorists are a religious congregation founded by St. Alphonsus Liguori in Naples, Italy on November 9, 1732 to evangelize both the marginalized people in the city of Naples and also the goat herders in the countryside. In 1832, 100 years after their Congregation was founded, six members sailed from Europe to the United States at the request of the American bishops. They initially worked with American Indians. The Redemptorists soon expanded their ministry to include other marginalized people, namely, Irish, German, and Slavik immigrants. They ministered to the needs of these people and opened parishes and schools for them frequently emphasizing the teaching of English which was often completely or only poorly known by these immigrant populations. We priests, who serve you here, strive to live in the fellowship of religious vows and hope that spirit contributes to St. Clement’s special character.

Finally, if myself or anyone on the parish staff can be of any help to you, please feel free to call or email any of us. We are always available to assist you in every way possible.

I pray that God will bless you and your loved ones. Once again, welcome to our faith community and may the peace of the Lord be with you always!

Fr. Paul Borowski, C.Ss.R., Pastor

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Haiti Earthquake Relief

Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the official international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, is responding to victims of the massive earthquake in Haiti. To donate, please send a check to Catholic Charities, 40 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203. In the memo portion of your check, please write: Haiti Earthquake. 100% of donations go to CRS. You may also contact Catholic Charities at 518-453-6650

For our Brothers and Sisters in Haiti affected by the Earthquake

· Lord, hear our prayer. For the Haitian people, that help comes to them quickly and comfort comes to those who hurt.

· Lord, hear our prayer. For the lost or buried, that they are found and reunited with their loved ones.

· Lord, hear our prayer. For the relief workers, that they have the tools they need, the courage and the strength to respond fully.

· Lord, hear our prayer. For the families in Haiti and the United States who are waiting to hear from loved ones, that good news come to them.

· Lord, hear our prayer. For those who have perished, may their souls rest with you , O Lord, where they will find eternal love.

Amen.

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