ST. CLARE CONNECTION
APRIL 22, 2022
Divine Mercy Sunday Holy Hour
April 24, 2022 from 2:30—4:00 p.m.
+Short Teaching on Divine Mercy +Blessing of Divine Mercy Images
+Exposition +Devotional Prayers/Intentions
+Chaplet of Divine Mercy +Eucharistic Adoration +Benediction
+Veneration of Divine Mercy Image and 1st class relic of St. Faustina Kowalska
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - APRIL 23 & 24
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR FIRST COMMUNICANTS
First Holy Communion will be celebrated at the Saturday 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:30 Mass. While it will be a regular Mass for all parishioners, at Communion time the children will receive first. May they inspire us to be more reverent in receiving Holy Communion.
ALTAR SODALITY
SPRING RAFFLE
7 FABULOUS PRIZES!
Only $1 donation per ticket, 6 tickets for $5 or 12 tickets for $10!
Prize values range from $90 to $450.
Raffle tickets are available ONLINE or in the gathering space or after Masses on April 23-24. Return tickets by noon on April 29, 2022. Drawing on May 1.
Prize values range from $90 to $450.
Raffle tickets are available ONLINE or in the gathering space or after Masses on April 23-24. Return tickets by noon on April 29, 2022. Drawing on May 1.
Infant Baptism Class
Sunday, April 24 | 1:00 p.m. | Room 3
For parents who have not attended a Baptism Class at St. Clare and wish to have their child baptized here.
Young Adult Bonfire
Sunday, April 24, 6-9pm
St. Clare Parish Pavilion & Fire Pit
Join other young adults for a bonfire to celebrate the Easter Season and enjoy the spring weather! Please bring a camp chair if you have one. Food & beverages provided.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
We are happy to be hosting the Masterworks Children's Chorus and the Philharmonic Society concerts this month at St. Clare.
"Voices of Spring"
Masterworks Children's Chorus
April 24, 2022, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Masterworks Children's Chorus
April 24, 2022, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Come hear the Masterworks Children’s Chorus for their upcoming concert Voices of Spring on Sunday, April 24 at 7 pm! The concert will feature music of many styles and in many languages: German art songs by Mozart and Schubert, selections from the French opera repertory, spirituals, Jewish folk music, and vocal jazz – even the Muppets! Purchase your tickets online at www.singmasterworks.org
"Beautiful Brahms"
The Philharmonic Society of Belleville
April 30, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
With Jessica Kinzie Hunter Platt, Violin, Philharmonic Orchestra, Chorale, and Youth Orchestra. All the Society's ensembles join in this tribute to Brahms with his Academic Festival Overture, Schicksalslied (sung in English), and D major Violin Concerto. This is a free concert. www.bellevillephilharmonic.org
April 30, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
With Jessica Kinzie Hunter Platt, Violin, Philharmonic Orchestra, Chorale, and Youth Orchestra. All the Society's ensembles join in this tribute to Brahms with his Academic Festival Overture, Schicksalslied (sung in English), and D major Violin Concerto. This is a free concert. www.bellevillephilharmonic.org
WADING INTO THE DEEP:
NINE AMAZING WAYS TO PRAY
Reflections on Prayer
written by parishioners of St. Clare Parish
Marriage, Divorce & Annulment: Realities & Myths
Monday, April 25 | 6:30-8 pm | Fellowship Hall
Learn about: The Church’s definition of marriage. The difference between divorce and annulment. What is involved in the annulment process. How an annulment can bring great healing. Contact Matt Flynn (mattflynn@stclarechurch.org, 618-632-3562) with questions or for information about babysitting for the event.
PENTECOST FOOD BOOTH
PLANNING MEETING
Sunday, May 1 at 6:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
Do you have great dishes from your home country that you would like to share with our parish?
Meet with our Hospitality Committee to discuss international food booths.
All are welcome!
Meet with our Hospitality Committee to discuss international food booths.
All are welcome!
RECYCLING EASTER EGGS
If you have plastic Easter eggs to donate, please drop your bag of empty eggs in the baskets in the credenza outside the restrooms by May 1. We will save them for next year’s Easter egg hunt. Thanks much!!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUNE 20-24
Registration is now open until May 10!
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
APRIL 25 - APRIL 29
Monday - Noon | Tuesday - 7:30 a.m. | Friday - 7:30 a.m.