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December 8 Mass at 7:00am & 6:00pm
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Advent Resources
Advent Daily Reflection Booklets are available to pick up in the Gathering Space
The ADVENT DAILY REFLECTIONS are written by parishioners and based on the daily Mass readings. Plus, find suggestions for unplugging from technology, practicing a work of mercy each week, and prayer.
Our ADVENT RESOURCES webpage includes individual and family activities, devotional emails, art and craft ideas and templates, and online Advent Calendars and Reflections as well as some short videos, prayer links, giving suggestions and resources for navigating the holidays.
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Gift Giving Tree
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Return Gifts by December 10
With over 450 gifts for over 55 families, each name belongs to a family member being helped by our St. Vincent de Paul ministry.
Children 18 and younger will receive 3 gifts of their choice.
Adults will receive one gift card of their choice for a minimum of $25 (you may choose to give more). Because of the economy, please be GENEROUS this year in gift card amounts.
Unwrapped gifts are also being offered for St. Anne Cradle of Hope.
Thank you for your generosity in supporting our Giving Tree Ministry!
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This Weekend
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After 8:30 & 10:30 Mass
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Young Adults Social: Dec. 10
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Return Commitment Form
HELPING US CREATE HOLY MOMENTS!
Thank you to those who have returned your commitment form. If you have not turned yours in yet, you may do so this weekend or fill out the form online below.
2023 Stewardship Brochure
Stewardship Letter & Commitment Form
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St. Clare Church Ornament
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Upcoming Social Events
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Senior Pot Luck Meeting: Dec. 11
Senior Pot Luck Meeting!
Monday, December 11 at 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Fried Chicken will be provided, bring a side dish and a $10 gift to play PASS THE TRASH!
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St. Clare Altar Sodality: Dec. 18
St. Clare Altar Sodality Christmas Party
Monday, December 18 at 6 p.m. Fellowship Hall
All women of the parish are invited! Please bring an appetizer/hors d’oeuvres/finger food or sweet treat to share along with a $10 wrapped gift for the gift exchange if you would like to participate. Entertainment is a surprise! Bring unwrapped donations for the SVDP Welcome Baskets, and we’ll complete our Reverse Advent Calendar Food Basket.
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This December
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Parish Penance Service: Dec. 14
St. Clare Parish Advent Penance Service
Thursday, December 14
7:00 p.m.Our Communal Reconciliation Service will provide a simple worship aid with the "Act of Contrition" prayer for the service. So, you do not need to worry about the 'how to.' There will be 10 priests available for individual confessions. To help prepare for your confession CLICK HERE an Examination of Conscience.
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Advent Concert: Dec. 16
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December 12 Mass at 6:00pm
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Christmas: Dec. 24 & 25
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Adult Faith & Young Adult Opportuniities
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St. Clare Men's Group-Dec. 9
Do Advent and Christmas traditions like evergreen trees, holly, candles, Christmas lights, St. Nicholas, and presents confuse you? Come to the Men's Group gathering on Saturday, December 9, 8:00-10:00 AM, in Conference Room 3 (optional Rosary at 7:30am in Blessed Sacrament Chapel) for a step back that examines the Advent and Christmas seasons from the perspective of Scripture and Tradition, presented by Matthew Flynn, M.Div. Refreshments provided.
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Young Adults -Seek24: Jan 1-5
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Tuesday Evening Bible Study
Join us in reading and discussing My Life with the Saints by Fr. James Martin, SJ, in a two-part series. Please read the assigned chapters before each session.
Dec. 12, 7pm, Meeting Room #2 - please read chapters 1-9.
Jan. 9, 7pm, Meeting Room #2 - please read chapters 10-18.
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Gender Identity: Jan. 11-Feb. 15
Gender Identity:
Accompanying Questioning People in Truth and Love
Thursdays, Jan. 11 - Feb. 15, 6:30-8pm
Fellowship Hall
+ Are you confused by gender ideology or trying to navigate a relationship with someone who identifies as trans?
+Have you been looking for a resource to help you learn more and a place to discuss your questions and situation?
Join us for a 6-part series as we read and discuss Jason Evert’s book, Male, Female, Other? A Catholic Guide to Understanding Gender. Participants will be encouraged to develop empathy and compassion for the experience of gender dysphoria while learning to see gender through the lens of Catholic teaching and hold firmly to the truth.
The first evening includes dinner and some social time to get to know one another. Contact Matt Flynn (mattflynn@stclarechurch.org, 632-3562) with questions or to register by Dec. 27. Cost of $20 due at the parish office by Jan. 5.
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Youth News
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Youth Conference
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Youth Group Schedule
YOUTH GROUP, 6-8 P.M., YOUTH ROOM
Dec. 10 Meeting 6-8 p.m. in Youth Room: “Jesus IS love...and that’s the Truth”
Dec. 17 Christmas Party
Youth Group is for all high school students. Youth Room is in lower level of St. Clare School. All youth are welcome anytime! Coming to youth group every week? Please register at stclarechurch.org/youth-group.
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Parish News & Events
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Abundance ...One of God’s many attributes is “abundance,” along with love, mercy, beauty, creativity, etc. When we do acts of abundance, we are participating in God’s Life; what a privilege when we find opportunities to give and live abundantly. I want to express gratitude for those of you who live out this virtue of abundance in the way you give your time and financial support for our parish and the bigger Church. Some ongoing acts of generosity and abundance here in our midst are:...READ MORERead More -
Happy Thanksgiving! In my daily morning prayer, after various psalms, scriptures, and prayers, I always take silent time simply to sit in quiet gratitude. While I can count endless things/persons for which to be grateful, I simply let gratitude flow out of my heart to God for the blessings too numerous to name. Just to name a few things in my heart that keep me extra grateful this year: ...READ MORERead More -
Part of our sound system upgrades is a new listening assistance system. The best way to connect to it is with your smartphone. First, connect to our St. Clare Church Guest Wi-Fi network, then download the Listen Everywhere App. When you open the app, it will detect our listening assistance system. Select that and the sound will play to your hearing aid via Bluetooth connection. ...READ MORERead More -
Gratitude… In my daily morning prayers, in expressing to God my gratitude for all of His blessings, I always take time to reflect on how this parish of St. Clare is such a blessing to me (and our diocese). This past week, a beautiful brochure was mailed to our parishioners with a central theme of gratitude. Our staff created this brief photographic snapshot of our parish’s spiritual and social life as well as our budget for the year (July 2022-June 2023)...READ MORERead More -
24 HOUR EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Sunday, DECEMBER 3 from 11:40am until 11:40am to Monday, DECEMBER 4, followed with Benediction. If you plan on coming during 6pm-7am, please call the parish office by to use a keypad code on the door in the Mary Shrine. Come spend some quiet time in Adoration! If you can commit to an hour, sign-up sheets are on the table in the Gathering Space or sign up online.Read More -
Gratitude – A Way of Life...Last Saturday, our parish hosted a prayer-retreat day for women centered around the practice of gratitude. I was so pleased to greet almost 50 women that morning over breakfast and thank them for making time for such a prayerful day. I especially want to thank Kristy Hettenhausen and her lead team members –Lena Hunt, Ellen Gravlin, Joanie Burke, Patricia Sims, Angie Leonelli, Denise Moffett, Laura Michelfelder, Judy Menzies and Toni Stanton… who created this unique experience for women to reflect on and share their experiences of God’s blessings in their life – powerful..READ MORERead More -
SUMMER 2023: With Deacon Formation over, I have begun providing services in the following ministries. Preaching, it is really enjoyable writing and delivering a homily or sermon for weekend Mass. I have also been performing Communion Services for parishioners in assisted living communities. I have really enjoyed getting to know them better and learn more about their rock-solid faith...READ MORERead More -
PENTECOST CELEBRATION: The Sunday before Ordination was the Pentecost Celebration at our home parish, St Clare of Assisi in O’Fallon, Illinois. The parish community provided a wonderful pre-Ordination celebration, and my family was so very grateful for the support, hospitality and generosity we received. The memories created will be cherished and remain with us for quite some time.Read More -
APRIL/MAY CLASS: The last two months of formation were focused on the study of Catholic Sexual Morality teaching. We learned how to better understand, dialogue and respond to the many cultural challenges to the Christian view of sexuality. The course discussed how many sexual images appear in our society, but it is rare to find a coherent discussion on the meaning and purpose of human sexuality. The course examined God’s design for married love according to the teachings of the Catholic Church...READ MORERead More -
Celebrating Deacon Ordinations June 3, 2023 - St. Clare Parish is so honored to have two candidates for Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate: Dan Kimutis (wife Kris) and Len Ratajczyk (wife Tami). Please mark your calendars for two important dates: + 3 June ~ their Ordination at St. Peter Cathedral in Belleville + 28 May ~ our parish’s (pre) celebration taking place at our Pentecost Festival Dan and Len have been very involved in various ministries at St. Clare and we are quite excited that our Bishop has appointed them to remain at our parish for their assignment as Deacons. Len’s “First Mass” as deacon will be Sunday, June 4, at the 8:30 Mass and Dan’s “First Mass” as deacon will be Sunday, June 4, at the 10:30 Mass... READ MORERead More -
CLASS SUMMARY: We visited Saint Meinrad Monastery in Indiana and finished study on the Holy Trinity. We learned about how the early Church struggled with defining the identity of Jesus Christ. For example, there was significant debate on whether Jesus was created by God and perhaps divine but still less than God. Ultimately, the debate and divine guidance led to ...READ MORERead More
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Eucharistic Adoration
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Quiet on Cross Street: Tuesdays
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24-Hour Adoration: December 3-4
Eucharistic Adoration
11:40am Sunday, Dec. 3 until 11:45am
Monday, Dec. 4 BenedictionSign-Up sheets are on the table in the Gathering Space, or sign up for 30 minute increments online at stclarechurch.org/24
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Adoration Times
- Sun Mon 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM 24-Hour Adoration: Oct. 1-2, 2023
- Tuesday: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Quiet on Cross Street Eucharistic Adoration & Confession; NO CONFESSION OCTOBER 3
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Emailer Signup
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