5 March . Litany, High Mass of the Lenten Feria & Veneration of the Relic of the True Cross, 7.00 pm.

18 March . Eucharistic Quiet Day, conducted by Fr Reid and Fr Wall. Topic: People met by Our Lord on the Way to the Cross. The Day will begin with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 10.15 am; the First Address at 10.30 am, then High Mass in the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament Exposed at 11 am, followed by a Silent Lunch in the Parish Hall. The Second and Third Addresses will be at 2 and 3 pm. The Day will conclude with Solemn Vespers & Benediction at 4 pm.

19 March . Low Mass, 12.10 p.m., High Mass, 6.30 p.m

26 March (Transferred) . Low Mass, 12.10 p.m. Procession & High Mass, 7.00 p.m.

30 March . Low Mass, 7.00 a.m.; High Mass, 6.30 p.m. [replaces Stations of the Cross & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament].

S. Clement’s Vestry and Communications Committee host the first Silent Auction Gala on Saturday, November 10, 2007, with proceeds to be divided between the Church Renovation Fund for restoration work on the church’s and parish house’s north wall, and the Helping Others Fund to support the church’s performance of corporal works of mercy.

More information about the Auction Gala is coming soon, but the Communications Committee is seeking donations NOW of items to be auctioned. Works of art; antiques; quality handcrafted items; meals in restaurants; theatre, concert or sporting event tickets; stays at unique travel destinations; gift certificates or offers to perform services are all welcomed. Please e-mail us at
auction@s-clements.org or call the Church at 215-563-1876 if you would like to make a donation.

The Practical Services Group, S. Clement’s volunteers working to help others, is seeking your assistance for 4 projects:

1. JOIN our group in volunteering for MANNA, helping to prepare meals once a month for the organization’s direct nutritional support & education to persons living with HIV/AIDS.

2. GIVE non-perishable food items or gently-used clothing for S Clement’s ongoing contributions to S Mary’s, Bainbridge St, outreach programs for the poor & homeless in South Philadelphia.

3. LEARN more about our possible outreach & ministry to those incarcerated in Philadelphia prisons, through Episcopal Community Services (ECS).

4. HELP us plan for S Clement’s own projects to Help Others, to be launched in honour of the parish’s 150th Anniversary, which we will celebrate in 2009.