ST. CLARE CONNECTION
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
ALL SAINTS' DAY MASS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
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!
Don't forget to change your clocks this weekend!
November Eucharistic Adoration
Sunday, Nov 3 after 10:30 Mass until 8:00 a.m. Monday, Nov 4
Funeral at 10:00; No Noon Mass
A Day of Eucharistic Adoration and Quiet Prayer
For Peace and Unity Within Our Country
Join us on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
If you can commit to one of these hours, please sign up on the center table in the Gathering Space. We will pray the Rosary during Quiet on Cross Street from 6:00 - 6:20 p.m. with Benediction at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome anytime during this special Adoration Day.
Sunday, Nov 3 after 10:30 Mass until 8:00 a.m. Monday, Nov 4
Funeral at 10:00; No Noon Mass
A Day of Eucharistic Adoration and Quiet Prayer
For Peace and Unity Within Our Country
Join us on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
If you can commit to one of these hours, please sign up on the center table in the Gathering Space. We will pray the Rosary during Quiet on Cross Street from 6:00 - 6:20 p.m. with Benediction at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome anytime during this special Adoration Day.
It's not too late to return your
STEWARDSHIP CARD
Return your card in the collection basket this weekend or sign up online.
Extra cards will be available in the gathering space.
Hospitality Meeting
Wednesday, November 6 from 5:30 - 6:30
Snack & drinks provided. All are welcome!
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 soda 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
On Thursday, November 7 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. our parish is hosting an event with HSHS St. Elizabeth Hospital about the amazing medical help our Catholic Church is providing to impoverished areas of Ukraine and parts of Africa.
There will be great catered food and drinks provided as well. Therefore, an RSVP is needed. Please email your RSVP to Teri.Mustain@hshs.org
HSHS is a national leader in collecting ‘extra’ medical supplies from sources throughout the USA and then shipping them to people living in desperate need.
Come be filled with HOPE for our world as you hear a brief presentation on this work of Mission Outreach Ministries of HSHS.
There will be great catered food and drinks provided as well. Therefore, an RSVP is needed. Please email your RSVP to Teri.Mustain@hshs.org
HSHS is a national leader in collecting ‘extra’ medical supplies from sources throughout the USA and then shipping them to people living in desperate need.
Come be filled with HOPE for our world as you hear a brief presentation on this work of Mission Outreach Ministries of HSHS.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
8:00-10:00 AM
Please join other St. Clare men in prayer, fellowship and spiritual nourishment on Saturday, November 9, from 8-10 AM, in the Fellowship Hall. If interested, we pray the Rosary at 730 AM in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
This month Deacon Dan Kimutis will provide a presentation on “Jesus Teaches Us to Pray” which explores some key instances in the Gospels where Jesus prays and what lessons are presented in those recorded prayer events.
If you have any questions, please contact Ken Smith at 618-960-3863 or ksmith_1964@yahoo.com.
NEXT WEEKEND - JOIN US AFTER EACH MASS
FOR HOSPITALITY WEEKEND AND
BOOK & RELIGIOUS ITEMS GIVEAWAY
Due to the very generous donations of books to the St Clare Library, we have many copies of popular books to give away. There will be books and other religious items available for free in the gathering space after Masses next weekend.
Please stop by and take a few things home for your family and friends. Books make great gifts!
Please stop by and take a few things home for your family and friends. Books make great gifts!
Nov. 3 Youth Group 6-8 pm Youth Room-Guest Speaker: Deacon Dan
“Jesus’ Gift - the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
Nov. 10 Adoration & Pizza 6-8pm at St. Clare Church
Nov. 17 Friendsgiving 6-8 pm Youth Room & School Cafeteria; bring a side dish or a dessert
Nov. 24 Youth Group 6-8 p.m. Mark Loyet is speaker on "Sola Scriptura"
Dec. 1 Luke 18 meeting for high school seniors 11:45 a.m. St. Clare Fellowship Hall
Dec. 1 No Youth Group (Thanksgiving weekend)
“Jesus’ Gift - the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
Nov. 10 Adoration & Pizza 6-8pm at St. Clare Church
Nov. 17 Friendsgiving 6-8 pm Youth Room & School Cafeteria; bring a side dish or a dessert
Nov. 24 Youth Group 6-8 p.m. Mark Loyet is speaker on "Sola Scriptura"
Dec. 1 Luke 18 meeting for high school seniors 11:45 a.m. St. Clare Fellowship Hall
Dec. 1 No Youth Group (Thanksgiving weekend)
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: NOV. 4-8
St. Clare Church: Monday-NO Noon Mass;
Funeral Mass for Larry Martin-10:00 a.m.
Tuesday- NO Mass | Friday- 7:30 a.m. Mass
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School Mass in Chapel: Tuesday & Thursday-8:15 a.m.
When Mass is in the school gym, guests will need to enter through the main office and check in.
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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.