Parish Staff Update...

I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Jim Edwards, who has been faithfully serving as our parish part-time Business Manager and is transitioning to a full retirement with his wife Laurie. They remain active members of the parish and we are so grateful for all the extra time and faith-filled service that Jim has given us in this role.

Welcome Toni Stanton as our new part-time business manager. I asked Toni to write a few words about herself:

I am thrilled to join the parish staff and serve as the Business Manager. I have 37 years of experience as an Accountant and Budget Analyst working at Air Mobility Command and The Surface Deployment Distribution Command at Scott Air Force Base.

I have been a member of St. Clare parish most of my life. My father was Military, we moved to O’Fallon when I was 7 years old and I attended St. Clare school. I have 3 sons, Kyle 31, Nick 29, and Tyler 22. While raising my sons I served as altar server coordinator/trainer for 13 years, all three sons served for many years. I have been involved with many ministries and currently serve as an Extra Ordinary Minister of Holy Communion, banner bearer, prepare food for funerals, soup kitchen, and participate in monthly Eucharistic Adoration. I have also been active in the Women’s retreat program for many years and I encourage all women of the parish to attend a retreat.

I will be retiring from the government and look forward to using my experience to serve the church.

Join me in expressing gratitude for both Jim and Toni.
God’s Peace,
Fr. Jim Deiters