ST. CLARE CONNECTION
OCTOBER 25, 2024
COMMITMENT WEEKEND
RETURN YOUR YELLOW STEWARDSHIP CARD
TO MASS THIS WEEKEND
Extra cards will be available in the gathering space.
Take some time to look through the booklet and see where you can get connected and involved in your parish family! Bring your card to church October 26/27 and join the celebration at Masses as we all come together to offer God our gifts of time and talent in gratitude for all He does for us. Ministries can be viewed HERE online.
PHOTOS OF
DECEASED LOVED ONES
During the month of November, we remember our deceased loved ones by displaying photos in our shrines to St. Joseph and our Blessed Mother Mary. You may drop off framed pictures in either shrine this weekend.
The photos will be displayed through the Feast of Christ the King, November 24. Please include your name and number on back of photos.
ALL SAINTS' DAY MASSES
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
7:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
A Holy Day of Obligation
FEAST OF ALL SOULS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Reception at 6:00 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
Evening Prayer at 7:00 pm | Church
At this liturgy, we remember especially our deceased parishioners and loved ones of our parishioners who have died in the past year. A litany of these names will be read as their family members light candles in their honor.
All are invited to come pray!
TIME TRAVEL TRIVIA
Friday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Hosted by the St. Clare Music Ministry
BYO food & drink. Snacks, sweets, and sodas available for cash purchase. Free babysitting. $100 per table of 8. Sign up below or email stepheneros@stclarechurch.org
Also...Time Travel Contest! Ancient Rome? Wild West? 1970s Disco? Colonial America? Pick a destination for your team. Prizes for the best table decor & costumes!
Music Ministry Trivia Night
Table of 8 Participants
Babysitting
THEOLOGY DAY
The Eucharist, Divinization, and the Regeneration of the World
Presenter: Shawn Colberg, Ph.D.
Presenter: Shawn Colberg, Ph.D.
Saturday, November 2
9:00 a.m. - Noon | St. Clare Church
Registration is required: www.theologyday.com or call 320-363-3560
Over the past two years the U.S Catholic Church has celebrated a Eucharistic Revival culminating in the July 2024 National Eucharistic Congress. The Congress used the language of “renewal” to describe the power of the Eucharist for the Church. This same language was hallmark for...LEARN MORE
Did you know HSHS St. Elizabeth’s not only provides care to people in our community, but also supports efforts to improve care around the world?
Join us at
Join us at
St. Clare Church
Thursday, November 7
Thursday, November 7
from 6-7:30 p.m.
“From Southern Illinois to Ukraine: A Faith Response by HSHS.”
RSVP to:
by October 28
OPERATION TOP SHELF
St. Clare Parish is partnering with other local churches to ensure area children are not hungry on the weekend. Each week, eligible children at area schools are provided a bag of take-home food items to guarantee they have something to eat over the weekend.
How can you help? Use your FOR THOSE WHO NEED OUR HELP monthly envelope or donate ONLINE HERE.
Oct. 27 Youth Group/ 6-8 pm / Youth Room - Guest Speaker: Fr. Thomas Lugge
Nov. 3 Youth Group/ 6-8 pm / Youth Room - Guest Speaker: Deacon Dan Kimutis
“Jesus’ Gift - the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
“Jesus’ Gift - the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
Nov. 10 Adoration & Pizza/ 6-8pm / St. Clare Church
Nov. 17 Friendsgiving
Nov. 24 Youth Group/ 6-8 pm / Youth Room
Youth Group is for all high school students.
We meet in the Youth Room on the bottom floor of St. Clare School, 214 W. Third St. in downtown O'Fallon.
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE: OCT. 28 - NOV. 1
St. Clare Church: Monday-Noon Mass | Tuesday-7:30 a.m. Mass
Friday, November 1, All Saints Day Masses: 7:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
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All School Mass in Gym: All Saints Day Friday-8:15 a.m.
When Mass is in the school gym, guests will need to enter through the main office and check in.
QUICK LINKS
Please help us keep our records up-to-date!
If you are a registered member of St. Clare and need to update your phone number, address or email, please go to stclarechurch.org/update.
If you are a registered member of St. Clare and need to update your phone number, address or email, please go to stclarechurch.org/update.