ST. CLARE CONNECTION
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
THIS WEEKEND AT ST. CLARE
After Masses on October 1-2
Come pick your pumpkins from the trailer in the parking lot and donate to the St. Clare Youth Group. All proceeds fund our next youth conference in 2023.
OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH
October 1 and 2:
+ Enjoy Donut Sunday and visit our Respect Life display in the Fellowship Hall.
+ Pick up a baby bottle in support of Mosaic Health Center.
+ Visit Mosaic’s mobile ultrasound unit in the parking lot after Mass on Sunday.
+ Sign up for our parish Adopt-a-day, October 21, for 40 Days for Life.
+ Enjoy Donut Sunday and visit our Respect Life display in the Fellowship Hall.
+ Pick up a baby bottle in support of Mosaic Health Center.
+ Visit Mosaic’s mobile ultrasound unit in the parking lot after Mass on Sunday.
+ Sign up for our parish Adopt-a-day, October 21, for 40 Days for Life.
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24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration
Sunday, October 2 after 10:30 Mass
until Monday, October 3
Benediction at 11:45 a.m.
As October is Respect Life Month and this Sunday is designated Respect Life Sunday, our prayer intentions are dedicated to the Unborn and the sanctity of all life from conception to natural death.
Come spend some quiet time in Adoration! If you can commit to an hour, sign-up sheets are on the table in the Gathering Space or online at
If you plan on coming during 7pm-7am, please call the parish office by Sept. 30 as you will need to use a keypad code on the door in the Mary Shrine.
HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ST. CLARE
Openings are still available for the Men's Retreat!
If you would like to be added to the Women's Retreat
waiting list, please contact Ellen Gravlin 618-531-9151 or ellen.gravlin@charter.net
waiting list, please contact Ellen Gravlin 618-531-9151 or ellen.gravlin@charter.net
Eucharistic Adoration
& Confession
is available
from 6-7 pm
on Tuesday evenings at
St. Clare Church.
Children's Books Needed for Parish Library
Have your children outgrown their books?
The soon-to-be-launched St. Clare Parish Library is looking for the following types of gently-used books:
• Youth and Children's Bibles
• Youth and Children's Bibles
• Lives of the Saints for Children or Teens
• Prayer Books for Kids or Teens
• Faith-based Story Books for All Ages
Please put your donation in the basket on the credenza outside the nursery. Thank you!
ST CLARE CATHOLIC MEN'S GROUP
Please join other St. Clare men in prayer, fellowship and spiritual nourishment on Saturday, 8 October, from 8:00-9:30AM, in the large conference room. We will say the Rosary at 7:30 in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel if interested. This month Matt Flynn, Director of Adult Faith Formation and Mission, will present "Saints: Companions on the Way." If you have any questions, please contact Ken Smith, at 618-960-3863 or ksmith_1964@yahoo.com.
Masterworks Chorale and Soloists Concert
Poetry in Music: For Better or for Verse
Sunday, October 9
3:00 PM - St. Clare Church
Poetry in Music: For Better or for Verse -
Poetry in Music: For Better or for Verse
Sunday, October 9
3:00 PM - St. Clare Church
Poetry in Music: For Better or for Verse -
What comes first, the melody or the words?
A dynamic blend of music and spiritual poetry, from Bach to Whitacre.
Masterworks Chorale will perform vibrant European standards, including works by Bach, Monteverdi, and Mendelssohn; selections from the African American tradition; and recent works by contemporary American composers, including Eric Whitacre and the esteemed Alice Parker.
Go to www.singmasterworks.org for tickets.
Go to www.singmasterworks.org for tickets.
Holy Land Arts Sale
October 8-9 after each Mass
Holy Arts will be visiting our parish on behalf of the Catholic families in Bethlehem, Palestine. Their mission is to support those families in the Holy Land. Items include hand-carved nativity sets, statues, crosses, and many other pieces of beautiful olive wood art. They accept cash, checks, and credit cards.
St. Clare Seniors Meeting
Monday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Join us for a Pulled Pork Meal &
Entertainment by Fr. Bill McGhee on his Accordion!
All high school students are invited any time. The Youth Room is in the lower level of St. Clare School, downtown O’Fallon.
Oct 1 & 2 Pumpkin Sales after Masses
Church Parking Lot
Oct 2 Youth group 6—8 p.m. Youth Room
“The Spirit and the Eucharist”
Oct 9 No Meeting
Oct 16 Youth Group 6—8 p.m. Youth Room
“The Spirit and the Sacraments”
Oct 23 Youth Group 6—8 p.m. Youth Room
“The Fruits of the Holy Spirit”
Oct 30 Youth Group 6—8 p.m. Youth Room
“The Spirit and the Desert”
Church Parking Lot
Oct 2 Youth group 6—8 p.m. Youth Room
“The Spirit and the Eucharist”
Oct 9 No Meeting
Oct 16 Youth Group 6—8 p.m. Youth Room
“The Spirit and the Sacraments”
Oct 23 Youth Group 6—8 p.m. Youth Room
“The Fruits of the Holy Spirit”
Oct 30 Youth Group 6—8 p.m. Youth Room
“The Spirit and the Desert”
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 3-7
Monday-Thursday - No Mass at St. Clare Church due to Priest Convocation
Thursday - School Mass at 8:30 a.m. (see note below)
Friday - 7:30 a.m.
St. Clare School Masses: St. Clare School is pleased to invite parishioners and parents to celebrate Mass with us. We do ask that when coming to school to celebrate Mass, that you check-in at the school office. Mass time is 8:30 a.m. and will be held in the school gym until further notice: October 6, 13, 18 & 27.
October - Respect Life Month
October 9 - Masterworks Concert
October 10 - St. Clare's Senior Meeting
October 15 - Rosary Rally
October 15/16 - Women's Retreat
October 17 - Altar Sodality
October 19 - Hope for the Journey
October 22 - Fair Trade & Bridge Sales
October 22/23 - Men's Retreat
October 28 - Trunk or Treat