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We Have Many Opportunities To Pray During This Lenten Season.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:37:35 GMT

A season to return to God through prayer, charity, and community—join us this Lent as we walk together in faith, service, and spiritual renewal.

Dear Parishioners:

I hope you are all having a great Lenten season. We have many opportunities to pray during this Lent.

Visit the outdoor and indoor stations of the Cross.
Fridays of Lent, Confession at 4PM - 5 PM, the Spanish (6 PM) and English (7 PM) Stations of the Cross, and a Holy Hour (8 PM-9 PM) for silence and contemplation.
We partnered with the Hallow App for our parishioners to use for spiritual enrichment digitally, for your friends and family to avail
The tri-parish 24 Hour Confession is on Friday, March 13th, starting at 9 AM at OLPH. Please note that there will be no confession here at our Parish on that day. Our Parish Lenten Prayer Service is on Monday, March 23rd at 6 PM, St. Kateri is on Tuesday, March 24th at 7 PM, and OLPH is on Wednesday, March 25th at 7 PM as well.
Thursday, March 19th at 7PM, Mass for the Feast of St. Joseph and Meet and Greet for St. Clare's Men's Group.

I invite everyone - young families with their children, teens, young adults, and all our parishioners for this Lenten prayerful experience in our Parish. You can stop by the church before or after you go to the Fish Fry, or on your way home from work. Lent is a season for rebuilding and refocusing in our spiritual life through fasting and almsgiving. Fish Fry is one of many ways to give alms: this year, as a Parish will support and help:

Friars of the Poor of Jesus who minister on Skid Row
St. Agnes Catholic Church who runs a food pantry
Carousel Ranch who provides equestrian therapy for special needs children

All beneficiaries work closely with the underprivileged of our society. If you are practicing fasting on Fridays of Lent, you may support our parish financially by using our parish's online giving QR code (on the front page) and clicking the ‘ Charity ' tab. Proceeds go to charitable institutions and other groups in the Santa Clarita area, and we support them year-round. Thank you for your help and generosity.

I had a conversation with one of our long-time parishioners one early Sunday morning - he mentioned the "Together in Mission" campaign and our Friday Fish Fry, which are great opportunities to help the poor. He added, "We have an obligation to remember the poor." I was moved by his comments and gave me more time to reflect and pray more deeply for our less privileged brothers and sisters. Oftentimes, the poor get ignored, but during this season, we can help. So, for those of you who contribute to Together in Mission and support our Lenten Fish Fridays, thank you.

I remember the Gospel of Matthew 26:11: "The poor you will always have with you," not as an excuse to ignore poverty, but an invitation for ongoing solidarity and love for the marginalized.

We are all on many levels, and we have different needs - some are obvious, and some are hidden. Remember the words of Jesus always - "Love God and your neighbor", during this Lenten season, make sacrifices for others, and offer to God all the discomfort of life; we have brothers and sisters who do not even know where the next meal is coming from.

Lent is about fasting. We fast so we detach ourselves from material things, which hinders our good relationship with God. We abstain from bad thoughts and bad intentions, so we become holy in mind, body, and spirit. We abstain from gossip and spreading rumors, so we may become more advocates of peace.

Lent is only once a year; we have a chance to better ourselves, in the eyes of God, others, and ourselves. Lent is an invitation to look more deeply into our own spiritual growth and to get closer to God. Holy Week is fast approaching. We still have time to focus on our spiritual life - "Come and you will see." John 1:39.

Fr. Marlon

Queridos Feligreses:

Espero que todos estén teniendo un gran tiempo durante esta Cuaresma. Tenemos muchas oportunidades para orar

durante este tiempo.

Visiten el Vía Crucis al aire libre y el que está dentro de la iglesia.
Los viernes de Cuaresma habrá confesiones de 4 PM a 5 PM, el Vía Crucis en español a las 6 PM y en inglés a las 7 PM, y una Hora Santa de 8 PM a 9 PM para silencio y contemplación.
Nos hemos asociado con la aplicación Hallow para que nuestros feligreses puedan usarla para su enriquecimiento espiritual digitalmente, y para que sus familiares y amigos también puedan aprovecharla.
La confesión de 24 horas de las tres parroquias será el viernes 13 de marzo, comenzando a las 9 AM en OLPH. Tengan en cuenta que ese día no habrá confesiones en nuestra parroquia. Nuestro Servicio de Oración Cuaresmal será el lunes 23 de marzo a las 6 PM; St. Kateri tendrá el suyo el martes 24 de marzo a las 7 PM, y OLPH el miércoles 25 de marzo también a las 7 PM.
El jueves 19 de marzo a las 7 PM tendremos la Misa por la Fiesta de San José y un encuentro social para el Grupo de Hombres de St. Clare.

Invito a todos-familias jóvenes con sus hijos, adolescentes, jóvenes adultos y todos nuestros feligreses-a vivir esta

experiencia de oración cuaresmal en nuestra parroquia. Pueden pasar por la iglesia antes o después de ir al Fish Fry, o de

camino a casa después del trabajo. La Cuaresma es un tiempo para reconstruir y reenfocar nuestra vida espiritual a

través del ayuno y la limosna. El Fish Fry es una de las muchas maneras de dar limosna: este año, como parroquia

apoyaremos y ayudaremos a:

Los Frailes Pobres de Jesús , quienes sirven en Skid Row
La Iglesia Católica de St. Agnes , que administra una despensa de alimentos
Carousel Ranch quienes brindan terapia ecuestre para niños con necesidades especiales.

Todos los beneficiarios trabajan de cerca con los más necesitados de nuestra sociedad. Si estás practicando el ayuno los viernes de Cuaresma, puedes apoyar económicamente a nuestra parroquia usando el código QR de donaciones en línea de la parroquia (en la portada) y haciendo clic en la pestaña " Charity ". Los fondos se destinan a instituciones caritativas y otros grupos en el área de Santa Clarita, y los apoyamos durante todo el año. Gracias por tu ayuda y generosidad.

Tuve una conversación con uno de nuestros feligreses de muchos años, temprano un domingo por la mañana. Él mencionó la campaña “Together in Mission" y nuestro Friday Fish Fry, que son grandes oportunidades para ayudar a los pobres. Añadió: “Tenemos la obligación de recordar a los pobres". Sus palabras me conmovieron y me llevaron a reflexionar y orar más profundamente por nuestros hermanos y hermanas menos privilegiados. Muchas veces, los pobres son ignorados, pero durante esta temporada podemos ayudar. Así que, para quienes contribuyen a Together in Mission y apoyan nuestros Lenten Fish Fridays, gracias.

Recuerdo el Evangelio de Mateo 26:11: "A los pobres siempre los tendrán con ustedes", no como excusa para ignorar la pobreza, sino como una invitación a la solidaridad continua y al amor hacia los marginados.

Todos estamos en muchos niveles, y tenemos necesidades distintas: algunas son evidentes y otras están ocultas. Recuerda siempre las palabras de Jesús: "Ama a Dios y a tu prójimo". Durante este tiempo de Cuaresma, haz sacrificios por los demás y ofrece a Dios todas las incomodidades de la vida; tenemos hermanos y hermanas que ni siquiera saben de dónde vendrá su próxima comida.

La Cuaresma trata sobre el ayuno. Ayunamos para desprendernos de las cosas materiales que obstaculizan nuestra buena relación con Dios. Nos abstenemos de los malos pensamientos y de las malas intenciones para llegar a ser santos de mente, cuerpo y espíritu. Nos abstenemos del chisme y de difundir rumores para convertirnos en verdaderos promotores de la paz.

La Cuaresma es solo una vez al año; tenemos la oportunidad de mejorar ante los ojos de Dios, de los demás y de nosotros mismos. La Cuaresma es una invitación a mirar más profundamente nuestro propio crecimiento espiritual y acercarnos más a Dios. La Semana Santa se acerca rápidamente. Todavía tenemos tiempo para enfocarnos en nuestra vida espiritual - "Vengan y verán.” Juan 1, 39.

P. Marlon

We Look Forward To the New Year With Renewed Energy

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:52:37 GMT

We look forward to the new year with renewed hope, fresh energy, and a deep sense of anticipation for all that lies ahead.

Dear St Clare Families and Friend:

I hope you all had a great Christmas week and New Year's.

Our parish had been very busy with all the festivities and well-attended liturgies in December. I hope and trust that you were spiritually nourished by the events and prayers we shared across different cultures this past month. I am grateful for the involvement of all parishioners, guests, volunteers, the parish staff, and clergy in various events and activities. I appreciate your continued ministerial, financial, and spiritual support. As you look around our campus, you will see many upgrades and beautification projects for all of us to enjoy now and in the years to come.

As we begin in 2026, the parish will shift its focus to one of our most significant events of the year - the 48th Fish Fry - you will see the letter of statement from Bishop Albert Bahhuth as we comply to the health department requirements. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we move forward in this new direction.

Our parish is alive and vibrant; we are grateful to God for all the blessing we receive each day. I appreciate your patience as we accommodate the needs and requests of different ministries and liturgies.

We look forward to the new year by praying for each other's well-being.

Sincerely,

Fr, Marlon

Estimadas familias y amigos de Santa Clara:

Espero que todos hayan tenido uno excelente semana de Navidad y Ano Nuevo.

Nuestra parroquia ha estado muy occupada con todas las fastivedades y liturgias muy concurridas en diciembre. Espero y confio en que se hayan nutrido espititualmente con los eventos y oraciones que compartimos entre diferentes culturas durante el mes pasado. Agradezco la participacion de todos los feligresses, invitados, voluntarios, el personal de la parroquia y el clero en los diversos eventos y actividades. Agradezco su continuo apoyo ministerial, financiero y espiritual. Al mirar alrededor de nuestro campus, veran muchas mejoras y proyectos de embellecimiento para que todos disfrutemos ahora y en los anos venideros.

Al comenzar el 2026, la parroquia centrara su atencion en uno de nuestra eventos mas importantes del ano, el 48 Fish Fry. Veran la carta del obispo Albert Bahhuth en la que se cumplen los requisitos del departamento de salud. Gracias por su compronsion y cooperacion mientras avanzamos en esta nueva direccion.

Nuestra parroquia esta viva y llena de energia; estamos agradecidos a dios por todas las bendiciones que recibimos cada dia. Agradezco su paciencia mientras atendemos las necesidades y solicitudes de los diferentes ministerios y liturgias.

Esperamos con ilucion el nuevo ano rezando el bienestar de todos.

Atentamente,

P. Marlon

Events Highlight and Upgrades Around Our Church Property

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:12:09 GMT

Our Saint Clare Parish family is growing steadily and we are making improvements around the church!

The Parish conducted the annual Mass count in October, as asked by the Archdiocese of LA, every year:

Year 2023 - 11,860
Year 2024 - 14,158
Year 2025 - 15,983

We saw an increase in attendance again this year of just under 13%. It is noticeable that our Masses are filling up, and

some are standing-room-only. Our Religious Education students and Confirmation candidates total 574 for this school

year.

I want to highlight some upgrades around our church property:

More parking spaces along Calla Way and additional accessible parking spaces, handrails, and wider walkways around the Church.
Installation of indoor and outdoor cameras, and new fencing along the wash and the front of the church property (new wall and fencing). We also hired evening security personnel to ensure everyone's safety.
The tapestry has been framed individually, as the material has deteriorated over the years due to dust. Framing the tapestry will preserve the material and ensure it lasts for a long time.
The Parish Hall has been newly painted, and new windows have been installed for the Music room (Frassati Room) and the Pope's room (Pope Francis Room).
We are fixing the front of the Parish Hall (Fr. Bank's Community Center) to be part of the Religious Education Garden, so our young ones have more space and it can also serve as a parents' waiting area.
A playground will be installed next to the children's room and the library, so our young families can attend Mass and care for their children at the same time.
Our Parish has partnered with the Hallow App to reach out to many individuals and families. Please watch out for the launch of this digital parish-wide project.
Ministry representatives have gone through a Food Handling Safety Class.
We have improved our Parish website to be more user-friendly.

Congratulations to Rev. Mr. Jerick Alenton, who has been ordained as a transitional deacon on November 22nd, in the

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. His Thanksgiving Mass is on Sunday, November 23rd, at the 11 AM Mass.

Our parish continues to grow, and the demand for facility use has increased as well. I ask all the ministries to be creative

in how they share the space with others and to be mindful of scheduling requests. I also ask our drivers to slow down

our parish parking lot for everyone's safety, especially on Sundays and weeknights when our young ones are on campus.

You can use the drop-off and designated walkways.

I strongly encourage those new to our Parish ministry to attend Virtus training and fingerprinting sessions throughout the

San Fernando Region. This is a mandatory requirement from the archdiocese.

I am asking for everyone's patience, as we have very limited space to accommodate ministry requests and must make

necessary adjustments for the well-being of Parish members, guests, clergy, and staff. We are grateful to all of you for

making St. Clare your spiritual and ministerial home. We are here to serve you, and we keep praying for each other that

we may be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.

St. Clare and St. Francis, pray for us.

Sincerely,

Fr. Marlon Mateo

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King Of The Universe

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:50:19 GMT

From the cross He reigns eternal, revealing that true kingship is found not in power, but in mercy and love.

Not long ago, I was called to a hospital to anoint a woman in her early 80s. She was dying, and visibly in pain. But what struck me most wasn't her suffering - it was the atmosphere in the room. She had eight children and 30 foster kids, and many of them were gathered around her. You'd expect sorrow, fear, maybe even despair. But the room was filled with something else entirely - a quiet strength, a kind of sweetness. It was as if she was suffering not just with them, but for them. And they, in love, were suffering for her. The pain was real. But so was the peace. I didn't want to run. I felt as if I was in a little paradise, beeping machines and all. I think of that moment when I hear today's Gospel. Jesus, hanging on the cross, doesn't look like a king. But one of the crucified, dying men beside him sees through the suffering and says, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom" (Luke 23:42). That word - remember - literally means to make someone a member again. He's asking to be joined to Christ, to become part of his Body. And Jesus says, " Today you will be with me in paradise ."

He doesn't say, "I'll take your suffering away." He says, " You will be with me. "

That's the strange power of Christ the King. He doesn't rule by avoiding suffering. He reigns by entering into it, and transforming it with love. What are you suffering right now in your life? Likely you want it to stop. But if we are willing to suffer with him - paradise begins even today.

- Father John Muir

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The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 20:24:07 GMT

On All Souls' Day, as we remember our faithful departed, these words kindle a hope beyond hope in our hearts.

I lost my wallet this year. It was such an annoyance to replace everything in it. A friend, moved by sympathy, gave me a beautiful new one. One month later I lost that one, too, with all my newly replaced cards. No matter what I did, I couldn't find what I had lost. I resigned myself to never seeing either of my wallets again.

Fortunately, the Lord Jesus is not like me in this regard. In today's Gospel (John 6:37-40), he says, "This is the will of the one who sent me, that I should not lose anything of what he gave me." Jesus, unlike me, is ever vigilant with what the Father has given him. He searches for every lost soul - as the shepherd leaves the ninety-nine to pursue the one lost sheep, or the woman rejoices upon recovering a lost coin - and even descends to the depths of loss on the cross and into the realm of the dead to recover that which seems forever lost.

On All Souls' Day, as we remember our faithful departed, these words kindle a hope beyond hope in our hearts. Even the dead are not lost to Jesus, though they may seem so to us. Nothing entrusted to him by the Father is ever truly lost. So, we may hope that every soul, no matter how wandering or forgotten in life, is secure in his loving care and destined to be raised on the last day. Of what the Father gives him, he loses nothing.

- Father John Muir

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