Seeking to Belong
There is a desire right now in the world to seek community and a sense of belonging. Whether it is because of a change in life (graduating college, becoming a parent, or leaving a career) or to recover from the isolation of the pandemic, we see so many people coming to our doors seeking friendship and family.
If you are in a stage in your life where you long for community, a community where you are seen and heard, a community where you can find friendships through life discussions, then we invite you to participate in our SEEKING TO BELONG experiences throughout the year. You will be able to spot them in our communications by the green stamp, so be sure to bookmark this page or follow along on our app or on social media platforms to see where you can come into community.
Feast Day of St. Clement celebration!
November 17, 2024
You’re invited to join us for the annual Feast of St. Clement on November 17! This celebration honors our beloved patron saint, whose legacy of faith and service continues to inspire us. Learn more here!
Congratulations to Jan Hann!
Recipient of 2024 Christifidelis Award | Join us for reception NOVEMBER 17 following 11:15 Mass
We are delighted to share that Jan Hann, an exceptional leader and longtime member of our community, has been awarded the Christifideles award by Cardinal Blase Cupich. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who embody the ministry, dedication, and commitment to the Good News of Jesus Christ with their own parishes. Jan's leadership in the area of parish planning, Strength for the Journey program and service to those in need has had an incredible and measurable impact. We join other distinguished previous recipients in a moment of prayer, thanking God for Jan’s gift to our community and asking for God’s continued blessings upon her and our Saint Clement family.
We will come together after the 11:15 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 17th to celebrate Jan and congratulate her on this special recognition from the Chicago Church. Please save the date!
Growing in Grace
We are blessed to have a thriving group of parishioners, age 50+, who meet monthly to discuss life topics, purpose, and faith. We would love to have you join them.
Don’t miss our upcoming event:
Nov. 16 | Our Spiritual Journeys – Adventures of a Lifetime | 9:30 a.m.: light refreshments | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Program. Register here
For further details on these events, visit Growing in Grace webpage.
Handel’s Messiah
Join us for a beloved tradition – Handel’s Messiah at Saint Clement. Usher in the Christmas Season with an evening of magnificent music in the storied sanctuary of Saint Clement Church. We will offer two performances this year, be sure to mark your calendars!
Saturday, December 7 at 11:00 a.m. - Family-Friendly Messiah
Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Consider signing up to join the chorus! Learn more at clement.org/concert.
Don't miss our Advent community event - St. Nick's Bazaar!
Sunday, December 8
Mark your calendars for December 8th and join us for our annual Advent community event—St. Nick’s Bazaar! All ages are warmly invited to this festive celebration. Enjoy a parish-wide brunch with four reservation times available, complete with mimosas for the adults to toast the season! The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children aged 16 and younger.
Our youngest parishioners can sign up for a photo with Santa, enjoy some festive face painting and balloon fun, and play some reindeer games until Noon. Plus, don’t forget to stop by and check out our Saint Clement Parish spirit wear available for purchase at the Bazaar! You won’t want to miss this jolly celebration of the season and our community!
Register for St. Nick's Bazaar brunch and/or photos with Santa!
Volunteers Needed for St. Nick's Bazzar: Help make this festive event a success by giving a little of your time in service to our community! Whether you want to help with the brunch buffet or assist with games, activities, and photos with Santa, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. Can't help the day of the event? Consider helping with set-up the day before! See registration form for details. Your time and spirit will make all the difference -- thank you! Register here to volunteer.
Lydia Institute
The Lydia Institute offers professional women opportunities to develop and deepen a rhythm of intentional spiritual growth. Our welcoming community of passionate women gathers to nourish one another - sharing faith experiences and prayer in a sacred, inviting space.
Our Fall series is currently underway. Save the Date for our Advent by Candlelight event on December 17.
Alpha
Alpha is a series of conversations that explore life, spirituality, and faith in a fun, non-judgmental environment. It’s perfect for skeptics, the curious, anyone with doubts or those who want to talk about life’s real issues with new friends. Everyone is welcome to come and #TryAlpha.
Our Fall offerings are currently underway! Stay tuned for our next offerings.
“Alpha is truly an eye opening experience from a spiritual and emotional perspective.”
Affirmed Group
The Affirmed Group welcomes members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. Our hope with this group is that we will welcome the LGBTQ+ community by name, build community within our parish, and affirm that, all are seen, known and loved by God and this community. Questions? Contact Marta Stepniak.
We typically meet monthly on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
To join Affirmed Community: Register here!
Young Adult Community
We are blessed to have the largest and fastest growing young adult population in the Archdiocese of Chicago. You can find out all the ways to be in community with peers age 20-39 through our many young adult encounters & experiences.