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Season of Creation & Pet Blessing
Prayer Service for Creation
& Pet Blessing
Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m.
St. Clare Pavilion and Garden
Bring your furry, fuzzy, feathered pets
that bring so much love and blessings
to your life!
SEASON OF CREATION PRAYERS:
Christian Prayer in Union with Creation by Pope Francis
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We Are Here For You!!!
With the uncertainty related to COVID-19 in general and the start of school in particular (whatever that ends up looking like), we want you to know: We Are Here for You!
If you find that you need help in any way due to being quarantined, at risk, or other circumstances, please contact the parish office (618-632-3562) or email Matt Flynn (matthewflynn5@gmail.com). We have volunteers who are willing and able to help with running errands and various tasks or to call you if you are lonely. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please also contact our area St. Vincent de Paul helpline (618-632-4270). -
Parish News & More
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Building Update September 2020 One Month to Finish Line…!! It is hard to believe that we are just one month out from the finished product of our two new building additions. On the exterior you can see the sidewalks laid and asphalt circle drive finished. We also installed a new stone Cross in the plaza outside the front doors to match the ones in the floor of the church. What else is finished thus far:....READ MORERead More
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Welcome Bishop Michael McGovern! Our new bishop was ordained and installed on July 22. In just two short months, Bishop McGovern has already made a significant, positive impact on many lives throughout our diocese. His pastoral presence, love of people, and genuine humble attitude has truly inspired me and given me great hope for our Church and diocese. He is so caring for both us priests and all the lay persons he comes in contact with....READ MORERead More -
Oktoberfest “modified” Countdown Our faithful, amazing “German Cooks” are preparing a great take-out dinner for you to keep our Oktoberfest tradition going in some new version this year. Be sure to reserve your meal count and time for pick up either online or after Mass this weekend. Sunday is the last day to reserve a dinner ...READ MORERead More
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Building Update with Gratitude Two weeks ago, we sent you an invitation to help us furnish the new building additions. I want to thank all of you who have sent in a donation for this great cause. When we designed the brochure, it was too complicated to go into the detailed costs of each item. However, because some people have asked about the actual costs of these needed items, our project manager has provided these estimates, which are pretty accurate at this stage...READ MORERead More
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St. Clare Parish Proud! If you have not seen them yet, be sure to check out our new YouTube video series called “Art and Architecture” that I have been working on. These 10-15 minute video clips (creatively designed by our Music Director Stephen Eros) give a brief overview of the highlights of ... READ MORERead More
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Season of Creation Each year, the Christian Community unites in the Season of Creation from Sept. 1 (the Day of Prayer for Creation) to Oct. 4 (the Feast of St. Francis). This ecumenical endeavor is a worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. As Christ's disciples, we are caretakers and stewards of...READ MORERead More
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Homebound Visitation Ministry Our parish is in need of more volunteers to visit homebound parishioners. These visits bring the parish to the sick/aged and shut ins and feed them spiritually and emotionally. Parishioners are uplifted knowing that they are still connected with and cared for by our faith community. Home visits are in demand and ...READ MORERead More
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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 and receiving Eucharist afterwards in church Gathering Space.
CLICK HER FOR EXTENDED DETAILS ON ATTENDING MASS. -
Confession Times
- Saturday: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Will be held in the St. Clare Chapel (left of baptismal font) -
Adoration Times
- Tuesday: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Ways to Connect
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 DN 7:9-10, 13-14Responsorial Psalm PS 138:1-2AB, 2CDE-3, 4-5Gospel JN 1:47-51
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