Who was St. Clare? An Italian noblewoman and a follower of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Clare
created the Order of Poor Ladies (later called the Order of St. Clare).
She is also the patron saint of television — apparently, despite being
ill and unable to attend Mass, she was reportedly able to see and hear
the service on the convent wall.
What does the St. Clare Society do?
We do what St. Clare was able to do, except with a Flipcam, YouTube and
WordPress. The St. Clare Society records and posts Sunday sermons online and maintains the parish blog, Open Mike.
Why do this?
For those who can't attend a Sunday service, who are out of town, or
who are trying to remember an insightful point that's right on the tip of
the tongue, it's all online. If you're new to St. Michael's or
considering attending, it's all online. This is one more way to share
what we do at St. Michael's.
What do you need?
The St. Clare Society is seeking additional members who will help ensure
that every Sunday sermon is recorded and who can provide insights and
commentary on our parish blog. No cinematic or blogging experience is
required — training and equipment will be provided.
How can I help?
If you're interested in contributing to Open Mike by recording sermons
or by writing, in helping with the next steps in social media, or in
providing other ideas for our communications efforts, please email us at blog@stmichaelsarlington.org.
Detail depicting Saint Clare from a fresco (1312–20) by Simone Martini in the Lower Basilica of San Francesco, Assisi.
