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Trunk or Treat: Friday, October 29
NO CHILI OR HOT DOGS WILL BE SERVED
AT TRUNK OR TREAT THIS YEAR
Parking lot opens at 5:30-6:30 pm
to start decorating cars
Trunk or Treat
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
All candy must be individually wrapped and no homemade food items.
We are asking for donations this year of diapers, wipes, baby bottles and infant clothes.
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Men's Retreat: November 13-14
Most people you see every day feel like something is missing in their lives. Welcome will help you discover what that something is—and what to do about it.Come to the next Welcome Weekend!
It’s an incredible experience that will help you discover what’s missing in your life and what to do about it. This is a weekend to enjoy the fellowship of other St. Clare parishioners, great food and fun, all while developing lasting and meaningful relationships and refocusing on what is most important in life.
Contact: Ken Smith at 618-960-3863; Ksmith_1964@yahoo.com or
Steve Burroughs at 618-632-3736; sgburroughs@hotmail.com
For more info and/or to register by Nov. 3:www.stclarechurch.org/mens-retreat
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November: The Month of Remembrance
All Saints Day Mass, November 1 at 7:00 p.m.
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All Souls Day Mass, November 2 at 7:00 p.m.
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We have a beautiful tradition at St. Clare in which we invite all parishioners to bring a framed photograph of deceased loved ones to be displayed in Church throughout November. Please bring your photos to the St. Joseph and Blessed Mother Mary Shrines by November 1.
Please include your name and number on the back of the photo. In order to allow us to accommodate as many photos as possible, please no pictures larger than 8 x 10. -
Luke 18: January 22-23, 2022
AN EIGHTH-GRADE RETREAT
LUKE 18: JANUARY 22-23, 2002
Bringing fun and faith together for an awesome weekend retreat.
Eighth grade registration and High School Leader applications are now being accepted. Deadline is November 16.
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Parish News & More
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Most people you see every day feel like something is missing in their lives. Welcome will help you discover what that something is—and what to do about it. Come to the next Welcome Weekend! It’s an incredible experience that will help you discover what’s missing in your life and what to do about it. This is a weekend to enjoy the fellowship of other St. Clare parishioners, great food and fun...READ MORERead More -
Grief Support Group - Wednesday, November 17 - 2:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall and 7:00 p.m. Meeting Room 3. Hope for the Journey is for anyone that has experienced the loss of a loved one, recent or not. We meet for prayer, suggested reading, encouragement and to walk this journey with you... READ MORERead More -
The Sacredness of Human Life - I am so grateful for our parishioners who are active in our “Respect Life Ministry,” led by Mary Fleming. Of course, we are all part of promoting the value of each human life, so thanks for the way you ‘choose life’ in your own ways –having children, caring for a family member with a disability, caring for an aging person, loving a teenager who tests your limits. It was great to be a part...READ MORERead More -
Please join other St. Clare Catholic men for our initial meeting to grow in prayer, fellowship and spiritual nourishment on Saturday, 30 October from 8:00-9:30AM, in Room #3. If interested, we will say the Rosary prior to the meeting at 730 in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel...READ MORERead More -
Experience Pietra Fitness®... A fitness class that stretches, strengthens and tones the body while refreshing the soul with prayer. In only one hour you will feel calmer, stronger, refreshed and renewed! Pietra (meaning “rock” in Italian) is a word that reminds us of the importance of a solid foundation when building anything that is to have strength, stability, and ...READ MORERead More -
How to Add Prayer Time… You hear me often in my homilies preach about the need to “make time” for prayer on a daily basis. It takes a couple weeks of ‘practice’ to make it daily habit but once you do, one can sort of get ‘addicted’ to the peace that God wants to give us when we spend time with him. If finding time and a quiet place at home is difficult, consider these options:...READ MORERead More -
DISCOVER HOW TO DRAW OUR YOUNG ADULTS BACK TO THE CHURCH Join us for a St. Clare Young Adult Initiative “How To” Series to help parents, family members, ministry leaders and parishioners better engage with, accompany and bring young adults home. It’s time! Session dates and times are..READ MORERead More -
Your Generosity Makes a Difference! I enjoy listening to a good number of visitors who join us for Mass each weekend, who are either passing through or looking for a new parish. A couple of things they compliment us about usually center around our prayerful liturgies, the number of young people present, and how vibrant the parish appears. I always respond with “Praise God!” and “yes, we have such generous parishioners!”...READ MORERead More -
Celebrating Parishioners Generosity… The wonderful success of Oktoberfest last weekend demonstrates the great generosity of our parishioners and the bountiful graces from God. Our Poor Clare Nuns pray daily for us but especially for our Oktoberfest success and favorable weather…and once again we witnessed the power of their prayers! Their spiritual ‘boost’ and the hard work ...READ MORERead More
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Confession Times
- Saturday: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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Adoration Times
- Sunday: 11:30 AM 24-Hour Adoration: Nov 7/8
- Tuesday: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Mass Participation
Parishes in the Diocese of Belleville are now able to celebrate Mass with a congregation!
Two Options for Mass Participation:
1. Attending with parishioners at church. Saturday at 5:00 PM, Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 AM.
2. Watching Live Stream at 10:30. To receive Eucharist through our homebound ministry, please call the parish office.
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