Celebrating Catholic Schools - Each year at the end of January Catholic parishes around the country celebrate ‘Catholic Schools Week.’ We do this for several reasons: +To thank all of our parishioners for their prayerful and financial support of this important ministry in our parish. +To promote the value of Catholic schools to those who may not be familiar with this parish ministry that helps parents pass on the faith to their children...READ MORE

"The Messenger" Newspaper Renewal - Our diocesan newspaper The Messenger brings you stories of real people living their faith through compassion and good works. To subscribe to The Messenger use the envelope in your February packet or online www.bellevillemessenger.org or call 618-233-8670.

CHRISTMAS SEASON: During the Christmas Season (Dec. 25 until Jan 6th.) St Clare Church is beautifully decorated with several Christmas trees and red Poinsettias. Further joy is added to the atmosphere from the many people that attended the Christmas Services. All this created a beautiful environment to celebrate the birth of our Savior. For New Years Eve, I led a midnight prayer service for about 50 people. It was a unique way to celebrate ...READ MORE

Celebrating Our Youth Ministry!!! Here at St. Clare, we are blessed to have so many of our youth on fire with their Catholic faith. Their devotion and energy are inspiring. Here are some highlights:  Our high school youth group continues to draw a full house each Sunday night, thanks to wonderful leaders Joey Lusk, Mary Beth and Louie Khouri and Julie Loyet, the youth’s supportive parents and the youth themselves. The weekly sessions offer faith formation, spiritual growth, prayer, peer support, fun and pizza. ...READ MORE

Read the January 2024 issue of the Diocesan newsletter, "The Belleville Deacon"

Giving Our Best for God…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.  I am especially grateful to those of you who ...READ MORE

The Diocese of Belleville is hosting an informational meeting for men (and their spouses) who are interested in the Permanent Diaconate. This meeting will take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 10:00 AM in the Undercroft of the Cathedral of St. Peter, 200 W. Harrison Street, Belleville, IL 62220. The Office of Permanent Deacon is considering another new class of aspirants starting in the fall of 2025. Eligibility is extended to men who have reached the ages thirty-three (33) to fifty-six (56) by September 2025. Men older than fifty-six may still apply but require special approval from the Deacon Formation Office and the Bishop. The formation process is a ...READ MORE

Happy Epiphany and New Year! How beautiful that this Feast of the Epiphany comes at the same time we begin a New Year of God’s graces. The Star and Light that drew the Magi to Jesus shines into our own lives at every Mass as we encounter Jesus face to face in the Word, in each other, and primarily in the Eucharist. As you reflect on God’s graces of the year past, this Epiphany Mass weekend invites us to become more aware of God’s...READ MORE

INFANT BAPTISM CLASS - Sunday, January 14 at 1:00 p.m. - Room 3. For parents that have not attended a Baptism Class at St. Clare and wish to have their child baptized here. Please call the parish office if you plan to attend! (618) 632-3562.