Parish Staff Change Blessings - Our wonderful parish Facility Manager, Eric Schmitt, is retiring from his position here at St. Clare. Eric has been such a faithful, humble servant, who has done so many great things for us. You will still see him in the pew and volunteering but having more time for the outdoors and his hobbies. Thank you, Eric! I am pleased to introduce Steve Michelfelder, who will take over Eric’s position. Steve and his wife, Laura, have been very involved in several ministries...READ MORE
Eucharistic Revival Sunday July 7th Shrine of Our Lady of the Snow 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM 3:00 PM: Opening Activities: ~ Come early to enjoy the beauty of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. ~ Enjoy activities at the Visitors Center including music by Steve Angrisano. ~ Tour Devotional Sites and Shrine Museum. ~ Visit the Children’s Art Display at Millennium Spire at the amphitheater - READ MORE
Thank you to our parish choirs!...It is one of the most rewarding parts of my job to work with the nearly 100 singers who comprise our parish choirs each week of our choir season, which extends from September through the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Parishioners often stop me after Mass and offer compliments on how our choirs enrich our liturgies. I would like to publicly acknowledge these singers' talent and significant commitment to our parish...READ MORE
INFANT BAPTISM CLASS Saturday, July 28 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.
St. Clare School Updates...First, I want to thank our parishioners who serve so generously as parish representatives on our School Board. Special thanks to our two board members who are transitioning off the board, Tim Claxton and Jen Tebbe. Tim and Jen have done such a great job. This past year Tim has served as chairperson. Thanks Tim and Jen! Our two new members who have stepped up and said “yes” to serving are Emily Joost and Lauren Walford. Thank you Emily and Lauren! Other St. Clare ... READ MORE
Ordinary Time...After Pentecost, we begin the Liturgical Season called “Ordinary Time,” which lasts until Advent. During this season, the Gospel focuses on ‘basic’ ways that we are to follow Jesus, which are anything but ‘ordinary’ as we live in an overly secular world. During these summer months, our amazing choirs take some time off and the music is a bit simpler. I/we are SO grateful for the many volunteer parishioners who lift our spirits and prayer life through their music ministry in our...READ MORE
An Abundance of Grace…It was 33 years ago, on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, that I was ordained to the Priesthood. Thus it was extra special for me last Sunday to have so many of you join in the Eucharistic Procession, celebrating the Gift of the Eucharist that sustains and enriches our lives in our varied vocations and stages of life. Last Sunday, someone counted over 200 people who were at the School Chapel for the Benediction and Consecration to the Eucharist prayer after the procession...READ MORE