ST. CLARE CONNECTION
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
ADVENT RESOURCES
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Advent Mass Journals:
If interested, pick up this gift from your parish for a way to enrich your participation in Mass. The journals will be in the Gathering Space this weekend as we begin Advent and the new liturgical year.
Advent Wreath Prayers: CLICK HERE FOR LINK
Lighting the Advent wreath isn’t just a time-honored tradition, it’s also an amazing opportunity to create meaningful connections and discussions with your loved ones! Deepen your experience with these beautiful Advent wreath prayers that will help you reflect on the season in a profound way.
ST. CLARE - ORNAMENT 2024
ON SALE THIS WEEKEND AFTER MASS
This year's limited-edition Christmas ornament features the Holy Family from our church's Nativity scene. $10 each.
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us."
DECEMBER 24 HOUR EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Sunday, December 1 following 10:30 Mass until Monday, December 2 Benediction at 11:45 a.m. and Noon Mass
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on Monday, December 9 this year. We will have one Mass at 6:00 p.m.
St. Clare 20’s & 30’s Christmas Party
Friday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m.
St. Clare Fellowship Hall
Bring snacks or drinks to share! Ugly Christmas sweaters welcome!
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.
Scriptures, contact the parish office for subscription information.
Regular print……….$33.00 a year
Large print...……….$43.00 a year
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 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: DEC. 2-6
St. Clare Church: Monday- Noon Mass; Tuesday- 7:30 a.m.;
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.
QUICK LINKS
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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.
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.