Hello friends!
We hope everyone has had a great week. We have a few things going on and we would love for you to join us.
Mass Sign-ups for 1/16 - 1/17
Please click the button below to sign up. If you can't find a time that works you can always view Mass online. We live-stream at Saturday at 5 PM and Sunday at 10 AM on our YouTube Channel: StClareSTL
THE ELEPHANT IN THE PEW SERIES
Make sure to attend our new series where we will tackle tough topics over the next couple of months. If you can't view in person remember you can always view online on our YouTube channel. The link to the talk will be posted on the night of. Make sure to subscribe and get notifications from our channel, St. Clare STL.
Developmental Disabilities Drive 'DDD' (also known as the 'tootsie roll' drive) successfully raised funds for a local business, Lafayette Industries, that employs hundreds of adults with disabilities. St. Clare Knights Bob Burger and Roland Schriever provided Lafayette Industries a check for $985 to support their mission to maximize their employees' abilities to be successful in a productive and professional work environment. Accepting the check are St. Clare parishioners and Lafayette employees Clare Gardiner, Steven Smith and Andy Villaire.
DDD also provided financial support to Cardinal Glennon Developmental Center and Special Olympics. Bob Burger, DDD Chair, would like to thank St. Clare parishioners for supporting this annual Knights of Columbus fundraiser.
DDD also provided financial support to Cardinal Glennon Developmental Center and Special Olympics. Bob Burger, DDD Chair, would like to thank St. Clare parishioners for supporting this annual Knights of Columbus fundraiser.
Dear Parishioners,
We have been busy bees over at school: setting goals for 3rd quarter, reorganizing and cleaning out the clutter from first semester, and doing a bit of tidying up as we packed away the Christmas decorations. The dreary weather we’ve had isn’t putting a damper on our spirits…there is too much to look forward to! Fun activities and surprises await us during Catholic Schools Week, a week where we celebrate what makes Catholic Schools so special.
Our annual Catholic Schools Week Open House will not be possible this year, but we are working on refreshing marketing materials and developing virtual tour videos. Because of YOU, we continue to receive at least four to six calls a week inquiring about enrollment for next year. By spreading the word about our exceptional curriculum, faith formation, teachers, and students, we have the potential to grow our enrollment even more. Keep sharing your love of SCA!
In addition to the parish Flocknote, you can keep up to date on school activities by following us on Facebook at St. Clare of Assisi School-Ellisville.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support of St. Clare of Assisi School. We hope to see you around the campus!
Angie Lind
Principal
A SIDE NOTE FROM FR. MARTIN & MRS. LIND
Please be mindful when entering the parking lot during school hours. If you arrive for Mass before 8 am, please enter by the Assisi House and follow the line of cars; moving forward, the west entrance will be blocked until 8 am. In the afternoon, the lot is closed from 2:55 to 3:15 pm as the students leave for the day. There have been several near misses in the morning and after school, and we continue to be concerned for everyone’s safety. Thank you for your cooperation and patience on the SCA parking lot.
SCA Sports Fans:
Tom McBride has moved on after leading the SCA CYC Track program for the last 11 years. A big thank you goes out to Tom for his service to the SCA Parish. Currently, we do not have anyone to lead SCA Track, which puts the season in jeopardy. We are seeking a Director of the SCA CYC Track Program. The SCA CYC Track program is open to K-8th grade boys and girls and usually has between 50-80 participants. Responsibilities include:
- Scheduling, planning and running an efficient practice
- Ordering uniforms, coordinating volunteers/assistant coaches
- Entering team into 2-3 St. Louis CYC meets
- Attend or have a representative at CYC Track meetings
- Attend SCA board meetings (about 5 in a normal year)
- You must be compliant with all Protecting God’s Children and Prevent and Protect STL
- You must have a valid CYC Coaching ID
For your effort, you will receive the following benefits:
- Exemption from Fish Fry Volunteer Duty
- Free SCA CYC sports participation for your family
- Joy Service to the SCA Parish
- Gratitude from the many families you impact
Please prayerfully consider this over the weekend. If interested or have questions, please respond to Kevin Leighton (athletics@saintclareofassisi.org).
We hope everyone has a great weekend! Don't forget to check out our newest episode of the podcast, Encountering the Purpose of Life. Guest, Jeff Bush, shares with us his story of unfulfillment, desire, encountering Jesus, and continual conversion. Click the image below to listen!
