ST. CLARE CONNECTION
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Monday, November 25 - After Noon Mass
FIRST RECONCILIATION RETREAT
for students preparing for First Reconciliation this year and their parents
2-4 PM Sunday, November 24 at St. Clare Church Fellowship Hall
THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS
This week, the parish staff offers prayers of thanksgiving for you, our faithful parishioners. Our office will be closed on Thursday and Friday as we celebrate the holiday with grateful hearts.
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.
COMING SOON FOR ADVENT: MASS JOURNALS
Pick up this gift from your parish for a way to enrich your participation in Mass. The journals will be in the Gathering Space starting November 30 as we begin Advent and the new liturgical year.
2024 ORNAMENT DEBUTS
This year's limited-edition Christmas ornament features the Holy Family from our church's Nativity scene.
The ornaments will be ready for sale after weekend Masses, starting November 30, for $10 each.
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us."
GIVE US THIS DAY
Subscription Renewal
If you are interested in subscribing to this simple daily prayer guide for Mass that includes morning and evening prayers, daily inspiration from the lives of saintly witnesses and reflection on
Scriptures, contact the parish office for subscription information. Free samples of the November issue are available in the parish office.
Scriptures, contact the parish office for subscription information. Free samples of the November issue are available in the parish office.
Regular print……….$33.00 a year
Large print...……….$43.00 a year
HELP SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS!
Support our high school/college students studying for finals by donating packaged snack items, helping pack boxes or bags of goodies for them or writing notes of support.
+ Drop donations in Fellowship Hall kitchen by Sunday, Nov. 24
+ Help assemble boxes Monday, Nov. 25 at 5:30 p.m.
+ Help with high school bags on Thursday, Dec. 5 in Fellowship Hall kitchen from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
+ Contact Jane at 618-632-3562 or janedotson@stclarechurch.org
Support our high school/college students studying for finals by donating packaged snack items, helping pack boxes or bags of goodies for them or writing notes of support.
+ Drop donations in Fellowship Hall kitchen by Sunday, Nov. 24
+ Help assemble boxes Monday, Nov. 25 at 5:30 p.m.
+ Help with high school bags on Thursday, Dec. 5 in Fellowship Hall kitchen from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
+ Contact Jane at 618-632-3562 or janedotson@stclarechurch.org
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)
Dec. 1 Luke 18 meeting for high school seniors 11:45 a.m. St. Clare Fellowship Hall
Dec. 1 No Youth Group (Thanksgiving weekend)
Dec. 7-8 Pick up your study bags after Mass. Plus, bake sale for Steubenville fundraising
Dec. 8 Youth Group 6-8 p.m. Blair Hoffman is speaker on "Who we Worship"
Dec. 8 Youth Group 6-8 p.m. Blair Hoffman is speaker on "Who we Worship"
Dec. 15 Luke 18 meeting for all high school students 11:45 a.m. St. Nicholas Activity Center
Dec. 15 Youth Group Christmas Party 6-8 p.m. at the home of the King family. Text 618-236-3638 for directions.
Dec. 15 Youth Group Christmas Party 6-8 p.m. at the home of the King family. Text 618-236-3638 for directions.
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. 25-29
St. Clare Church: Monday- Noon Mass; Tuesday- 7:30 a.m.;
Thursday: Thanksgiving Day Mass- 9:00 a.m.; Friday- NO Mass
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All School Mass in Gym: Tuesday- 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.