ST. CLARE CONNECTION
APRIL 29, 2022
"Beautiful Brahms"
The Philharmonic Society of Belleville
Saturday, 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
Saturday, 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
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!
CONFIRMATION
MONDAY, MAY 2 AT 7:00 PM
Please join us for Monday night Mass to pray for our young people receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
We welcome Bishop McGovern on this special night. All parishioners are encouraged to come and witness the outpouring of the Spirit upon our youth.
THE 2022 CATHOLIC SERVICE & MINISTRY APPEAL
Thank you to the 148 households who have pledged $44,648! We are only $6,403 away from our parish goal of $51,051.
Your generosity supports 17 agencies and programs that daily serve thousands of people.
If you have not yet done so, there’s still plenty of time. One-time donations or pledges – in any amount – are needed and can be made through your parish or ONLINE HERE.
Envelopes are available in the gathering space.
If you have not yet done so, there’s still plenty of time. One-time donations or pledges – in any amount – are needed and can be made through your parish or ONLINE HERE.
Envelopes are available in the gathering space.
It's Time for a New Parish Photo Directory!
PHOTO DATES:
JUNE 6-9 & JULY 6-9
Every family photographed for the directory will receive a COMPLIMENTARY DIRECTORY
AND AN 8X10 PORTRAIT.
It won't be complete without you!
AND AN 8X10 PORTRAIT.
It won't be complete without you!
So please, schedule your appointment online today!
ONLINE SCHEDULING INSTRUCTIONS
1) Go to the login page: Login (ucdir.com)
2) Enter church code: il212
3) Enter church password: photos
4) Pick a date & reserve time & enter your info
5) Then click “Schedule Appointment”
SIGN UPS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER ALL MASSES ON MAY 7/8 & MAY 14/15
1) Go to the login page: Login (ucdir.com)
2) Enter church code: il212
3) Enter church password: photos
4) Pick a date & reserve time & enter your info
5) Then click “Schedule Appointment”
SIGN UPS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER ALL MASSES ON MAY 7/8 & MAY 14/15
Go to our website, stclarechurch.org/photo-directory for more information.
24-HOUR EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Sunday, May 8 after 10:30 Mass until Monday, May 9
Benediction at 11:45 a.m. | Mass at Noon
Benediction at 11:45 a.m. | Mass at Noon
On this Mother’s Day weekend, add an extra special gift for the Mom in your life...the gift of quiet time on her special day in the love and peace of Jesus Resurrected in the Blessed Sacrament. Or, come as a family to give Praise and Thanks to God for His gift of salvation in this Easter Season. There are many pamphlets, books and rosaries to help you, or you can simply sit with Jesus and adore Him. Guaranteed you’ll leave with greater peace!
ALL ARE WELCOME AT ANY TIME DURING THE 24 HOURS!!
Sign up online at stclarechurch.org/24
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!!
WeShare, our online giving provider, will be upgraded on May 3. When you login, using your current email address and password, you will see the new landing page. Improvements to the platform include:
Ability to donate to multiple collections at once, Improved process of updating your payment source information, Ability for more detailed receipts, Ability to upload documents, Easier Account Creation. Read the ‘Updated Giver Guide’ on our website at stclarechurch.org/donate for more info.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUNE 20-23
Registration is now open until May 10!
On April 24th, the parish concluded the Octave of Easter by celebrating the feast of Divine Mercy.
Attendees were blessed by an inspiring liturgy, which included Eucharistic Adoration and the presentation of relics of Pope Saint John Paul II and Saint Faustina.
Divine Mercy prayers cards touched to the relics were distributed. If you were not able to attend but would like a prayer card, feel free to contact Rosemarie. Abigailrose1776@aol.com
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
MAY 2-MAY 6
Monday - Confirmation Mass - 7:00 p.m. (No noon Mass)
Tuesday - 7:30 a.m. | Friday - 7:30 a.m.