Our Holy Father has invited us all to observe a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the Ukraine on Ash Wednesday, March 2. Pope Francis stated: “I invite everyone to make March 2, Ash Wednesday, a day of fasting for peace. I encourage believers in a special way to devote themselves intensely to prayer and fasting on that day. May the Queen of Peace protect the world from the folly of war.” ... CLICK THE LINKE ABOVE TO READ 'A PRAYER FOR PEACE' by Pope Francis
CSMA 2022 - What it means to belong to a Diocese… One of my jobs as a pastor is to help keep our parish connected to the ‘bigger Church’ of the diocese and the universal Catholic Church. Our own Diocese of Belleville includes over 100 parishes throughout southern Illinois. The diocese has a variety of offices run by lay people who provide...READ MORE
Making Time for Quiet in our Life… Some of our new parishioners have complimented how our Masses at St. Clare have built in ‘quiet time’ that makes it feel more prayerful. But maybe some are wondering why we do that. Why do we have various times of silence during the Mass? ...READ MORE
Quiet...continues on Cross Street: Two years ago we began Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday nights from 6—7:00 p.m. and praise God, we still continue this beautiful quiet prayer time known as “Quiet on Cross Street”. If you are looking for a way to “disconnect” for an hour a week, in order to “connect” with God, or if you are new to our parish and have not yet attended this weekly Adoration, please consider joining ...READ MORE
ST CLARE CATHOLIC MEN'S GROUP - Please come join other St. Clare men as we attend the Archdiocese of St Louis Catholic Men for Christ Conference, Saturday, 12 February, 8:45 AM-4PM, at St Louis University High School's Si Commons. If interested, we will carpool from St Clare at 7:30AM. ...READ MORE
“How Time & Technology Impact Your Marriage” -Presented by Father Jim Deiters. Enjoy a night of wisdom, laughter and surprises with your spouse as you explore how the right balance of ‘TNT’ can be dynamite in your marriage. Saturday, Feb. 12 6:15-8:45 p.m. St. Clare Fellowship Hall ...READ MORE
Don't forget the next Altar Sodality meeting will be on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall (note the new time this month). All women of the parish are invited to join us for Meeting, Muffins and Mass. We will be discussing our upcoming Spring Basket Raffle, we'll show the progress we've made on our first Ugly Quilt and if time permits, we may start another one. We hope you can join us and stay for Mass at 12:00 noon.
Family Trivia Night - Friday, February 25 -Doors open at 6:30 pm. -Trivia begins at 7:00 pm -St. Clare Church Fellowship Hall - Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase or bring your own. Teams limited to 8 players. Questions are family friendly. Free babysitting available! Admission is $5/children (5-12) or $10/adult (13-99) Win prizes! ...READ MORE
Please join us in a friendly competition by donating cans of hearty soup to support the O’Fallon Food Pantry! St. Clare Church is hosting Souper Bowl Sunday. Local churches are invited to participate in a competition to see who can collect the most cans of soup per members on Feb. 12/13. Or donate online at ...READ MORE
Our Diocese's summer youth camp -- Camp Ondessonk -- offers plenty of fun, faith and fellowship, while exploring the outdoors. A great experience for children entering grade 3 through high school. More information on dates and types of camps at CAMP ONDESSONK. Join us at the Diocesan Youth Camp March 26-27 at Camp Ondessonk...READ MORE
Before you look at the finance report from our second quarter posted below, I want to sincerely thank each of you who contribute regularly to help us continue the great ministries we have here at St. Clare…all for God’s Glory and Honor. Our finance council and I are always transparent with our quarterly reports. The report shows where we are at six months into our annual budget that runs from July-June. Overall, we are in very good shape given the challenges we have faced within...READ MORE
REGISTRATION/ OPEN HOUSE FOR THE GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR: Preschool -PreK student Registration/Open House for new families will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.. Please contact Mrs. Sherri Hertzler (Director) for sign up information for this event and tuition information at ...READ MORE