Hello Friends!
This Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday! I hope you had a chance to pray the novena with us over the last 8 days. For we Catholics, Easter is not a one-day event but a 50-day season of celebration! Death has been defeated by the God who went down into the muck of sin and despair and arose victoriously!
The Church asks us to celebrate "Divine Mercy Sunday" on this 2nd weekend of the Easter Season. Mercy comes from the Latin misericordia, "to suffer with another." A polish saint of the 20th century, St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, received visions of Christ and was encouraged to write about the divine mercy of God, who desires that all souls return to him.
Check out the video message below:
Click on the image below to learn more about why Divine Mercy is needed!
Please take time to sign up for Mass this weekend. All Mass sign ups for April are up and on our parish website (www.saintclareofassisi.org) under Mass resources. Also if you are a fan of the myParish app they are released on Monday.
Mass Sign-ups for 4/10 - 4/11
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 Saturday at 5 PM and Sunday at 10 AM on our YouTube Channel: StClareSTL
A Funeral Mass will be held for Robert Busch, son of Pat & Teresa, on Saturday, April 10, at 10 AM at St. Louis Abbey - St. Anselm.
A Funeral Mass will be held for John Lewis Lee on Friday, April 16, at 11 AM. Visitation will be at Schrader Funeral Home on Thursday, April 15 from 4 - 8 PM.
Please keep these families in your prayers.
Please keep these families in your prayers.
We are so very proud of our St. Clare RCIA Class who completed their studies and received full entry into the Church during the Easter Vigil.
Apoorva Arora, Heather Neri and Tyler Rutherford received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and received their First Eucharist.
Emily Berger, Carlene Atwood, Mellissa Campbell, Justin Campbell and Mark Verseman made a Profession of Faith and received the Sacraments of Confirmation and received their First Eucharist.
Apoorva Arora, Heather Neri and Tyler Rutherford received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and received their First Eucharist.
Emily Berger, Carlene Atwood, Mellissa Campbell, Justin Campbell and Mark Verseman made a Profession of Faith and received the Sacraments of Confirmation and received their First Eucharist.
Sofia Lugo Escobedo and Nathan Howe completed their Sacraments of Initiation by receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
This amazing group remained steadfast and faithful to their studies despite doing so in the midst of a pandemic. We are all truly blessed for having shared this journey with them.
Also special thanks to our Priests, Deacons, Sponsors, Catechists and RCIA team who journeyed and ministered to our group during their studies over this past year. You are a gift to our Parish Family!
Should you know someone who might be interested or have questions
about the Catholic faith please contact Fr. Martin, Fr. Auer, or Sheila Trani in the Religious Education Office 636.394.4368.
This amazing group remained steadfast and faithful to their studies despite doing so in the midst of a pandemic. We are all truly blessed for having shared this journey with them.
Also special thanks to our Priests, Deacons, Sponsors, Catechists and RCIA team who journeyed and ministered to our group during their studies over this past year. You are a gift to our Parish Family!
Should you know someone who might be interested or have questions
about the Catholic faith please contact Fr. Martin, Fr. Auer, or Sheila Trani in the Religious Education Office 636.394.4368.
FREE LIVE CONCERT AT ST. CLARE!
Thursday April 22 | 7 PM | Church & YouTube
Are you looking for something fun to do on a beautiful spring night? Join us for a concert! Violinist, Celeste Golden Boyer, Second Associate Concertmaster of the St. Louis Symphony, will perform the Mendelssohn violin concerto live at St. Clare on Thursday, April 22nd at 7pm. This concert is free and open to the public. This will be fun; come and tell your friends!
BRIDGES RETREAT OPPORTUNITY
Are you looking for a deeper prayer life and a closer relationship with God? If so, please consider the “Bridges Retreat in Everyday Life,” based on the 450+ year-old Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. This nine-month retreat is designed and adapted for persons in all walks of life. The retreat consists of daily prayer and journaling (experiencing discernment, contemplation, meditation), in addition to weekly or monthly small group meetings and weekly time with a prayer companion who listens to your experiences and provides oral and written guidance through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The retreat runs September into May and coincides with the Church’s liturgical calendar.
The retreat begins in September 2021, and information sessions (like the retreat) will be offered at five Greater St. Louis-area sites on various days and times this summer, as well as a virtual “Zoom” session. For more details about the retreat and information session schedules, visit: www.bridgesfoundation.org. For questions, contact Steve Givens, executive director, at: executive.director@bridgesfoundation.org or 314-401-2072.
Rosary Rally to Support our Police | April 17 | Noon
Join us on Saturday, April 17th for a Rosary Rally to support our police officers. This rally will take place at noon in front of Ellisville City Hall on Manchester just west of Clarkson.
We hope to see you there and let's take a moment in prayer to thank all of the frontline workers!
There is still time to sign up for our St. Clare of Assisi Golf tournament. Men and women are welcome! Grab some friends and hit the course with your St. Clare community. Don't have a foursome? Contact Russ Klingel, 314-306-6541, Jacksdad8597@yahoo.com and he will be sure to help you out.
So what are you waiting for? Click on the attachment below and join us for some fun! Registration due by APRIL 30th.
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FOR THE EASTER EGG HUNT
The Easter Egg hunt was a big success with over 100 kids enthusiastically picking up 3,000 plastic eggs. The kids ranged from less than 5, 6-7, 7-8, 9 years and older. Thanks to all the parents for bringing your kids to the hunt. We hope everyone had a good time and we look forward to next year. Also a big thank you to the Passionist Nuns for the use of their grounds for the Easter Egg hunt.
Kettle Corn Prices
Small Bag - $3
Large Bag - $7
KETTLE CORN IS BACK THIS WEEKEND!!
Many parishioners have asked when will Kettle corn be available. We will be selling Kettle corn THIS WEEKEND after each Mass. A great way to enjoy the great spring weather is to eat your kettle corn on the patio or deck. All proceeds will help support several parish and community initiatives.Thank you for your generous support and enjoy your kettle corn.
Babies on the Border
As of April 8, 2021, there are over 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children. Not all children are given basic necessities for survival. The infant refugees of the Rio Grande Valley, on the Texas Mexican border are in desperate need of our help.
The Humanitarian Crisis Relief was an effort which began last summer due to the influx of immigrants crossing the border who didn’t have an adequate place to rest. Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley with the help Sister Norma Pimentel and Sacred Heart Church opened the doors to The Respite Center. The Center provides a place for the countless children and infant refugees to rest, have a warm meal, a bath, and change into clean clothing as well as receive medicine and other supplies.
Currently, they are overwhelmed and need our help. Thank you and May God bless each and every one of these children along with their heart broken parents.
As of April 8, 2021, there are over 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children. Not all children are given basic necessities for survival. The infant refugees of the Rio Grande Valley, on the Texas Mexican border are in desperate need of our help.
The Humanitarian Crisis Relief was an effort which began last summer due to the influx of immigrants crossing the border who didn’t have an adequate place to rest. Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley with the help Sister Norma Pimentel and Sacred Heart Church opened the doors to The Respite Center. The Center provides a place for the countless children and infant refugees to rest, have a warm meal, a bath, and change into clean clothing as well as receive medicine and other supplies.
Currently, they are overwhelmed and need our help. Thank you and May God bless each and every one of these children along with their heart broken parents.
Luke 18:15 “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.”
For more information on Sister Pimentel:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/transcript-sister-norma-pimentel-on-face-the-nation-april-4-2021/
To donate: go to the Amazon wish list at this link:
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For more information on Sister Pimentel:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/transcript-sister-norma-pimentel-on-face-the-nation-april-4-2021/
To donate: go to the Amazon wish list at this link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/JJVAJFS3VIIQ/