RECENT CLASS SUMMARY — In September and October, the topic for study was Moral Theology. We referenced the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) for much of our class discussion. The CCC is the compilation of Catholic Church teachings and is the go-to resource for teaching the Catholic Faith. For centuries, Theologians guided by the …
Leadership at Your Parish ... One of the important ministries and roles in a parish is that of the “Trustee.” These two people are recommended by the pastor and appointed by the bishop. They work closely with the parish Finance Council and are co-signors with the pastor for any major financial items with the diocese. One of our trustees, John Dempsey, has been serving in this role since 2014, and I am finally letting him ‘retire.’ Please join me in thanking John for his years of generous service. Some of you...READ MORE
SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, November 3 at 7:00 pm in the St. Nicholas Activity Center Join us for "Raising Catholic Families" with speaker Mark Loyet, an evening to empower, motivate, and equip parents and caregivers to lead their children in the Faith. This dialogue will focus on providing practical tips to live out the Catholic faith as families in the midst of full lives and full schedules.
Young Adult Catholics Gathering: Bishop Michael McGovern invites Young Adult Catholics (ages 18-35) to join him for an afternoon of prayer at the Poor Clare Monastery in Belleville on Sunday, October 30. We will meet at 3:00 PM for Adoration, the Rosary, and Benediction, with fellowship to follow. Please RSVP by Oct 26 to ...READ MORE
FUNDrive: November 5 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Clean out your closets and cupboards for St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church. St. Clare Youth Group is raising funds to attend a Catholic youth conference. We are collecting: Clothes, Household Textiles, Small Household Goods...READ MORE FOR ITEMS NEEDED
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...READ MORE
The Masterworks Children’s Chorus announces its opening performance for the 2022-23 season, The Magic of Singing, on Sunday, October 30, 2022, 3:00 p.m. at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, O’Fallon, IL. The program features music for treble voices, including selections composed expressly for young people. Highlights include a choral retelling of Mozart’s timeless opera, The Magic Flute, a work which, incidentally, contains roles for children. Another special feature will be the singing...READ MORE
Oktoberfest Report 2022...All of the good things that we accomplish are signs of the Holy Spirit alive in our midst. The many hands, hearts, and minds of our parishioners who made our recent Oktoberfest so successful are something for which we give thanks. I am so pleased to announce, on behalf of our whole Ofest team, that our profits are...READ MORE
Kim & Jim Sabella of Wolfersberger Funeral Home and St. Clare Church present…Bach in the Community: Voices of Praise. The concert will feature an eclectic offering of uplifting sacred music spanning many centuries. Featuring selections from J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, Handel’s Messiah, as well as gospel and spiritual songs, and arrangements of well-known hymns. FREE Admission. Advanced registration required. Visit bachsociety.org/community to register.
Masterworks Chorale and Soloists Concert - Poetry in Music: For Better or for Verse: Sunday, October 9 3:00 PM at St. Clare Church - Poetry in Music: For Better or for Verse - What comes first, the melody or the words? A dynamic blend of music and spiritual poetry, from Bach to Whitacre. Masterworks Chorale will perform vibrant European standards, including works by...READ MORE
Setting aside TIME for prayer…I meet people daily who tell me they “wish they had more time for prayer.” I always encourage them by suggesting to start with something small. But it takes discipline and commitment. Try building prayer into your regular schedule with one of these suggestions: ... READ MORE
For children ages 6 months to 4 years. Parents, sign in children and pick up pager before Mass, as long as an adult volunteer is in the room and until we reach capacity. No food, drink, diaper bags or personal toys are allowed in nursery. Parents will be paged if child needs diaper change or to use the restroom.
You are invited to join in a public square rosary rally on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 12:00 noon – 1:30pm at 202 Marilyn Dr., O’Fallon, IL. Our Rally will be one of over 20,000 rallies that will take place all across the United States on that day to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the Fatima Miracle of the Sun. ...READ MORE
RECENT CLASS SUMMARY — After a short summer break, we are back for our 5th and final year. Earlier this month, we spent a full week at Saint Meinrad Seminary in Indiana. It was a privilege to spend time in daily prayer with the Benedictine Monks that live at Saint Meinrad. The topic for our class was sermon preparation and delivery. To prepare... READ MORE