ST. CLARE CONNECTION
DECEMBER 2, 2022
DECEMBER DATES TO REMEMBER
December 8 - Immaculate Conception
Holy Day of Obligation
Mass at 7:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
December 12 - Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass & Celebration
December 12 - Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass & Celebration
7:00 p.m.
December 15 - St. Clare Parish Advent Penance Service
December 15 - St. Clare Parish Advent Penance Service
7:00 p.m.
Prelude Music begins 30 minutes before each Christmas Mass
December 24 - Christmas Eve
Prelude Music begins 30 minutes before each Christmas Mass
December 24 - Christmas Eve
4:30 p.m. & 11:00 p.m.
December 25 - Christmas Day
December 25 - Christmas Day
10:00 a.m.
St. Vincent de Paul Annual Collection
NEXT WEEKEND, DECEMBER 10/11
Serving God by Serving Others…One Person at a Time
Video: Parishioner Corrine Wright, with her husband Jim, shares about the good work St. Vincent de Paul is doing in our area, thanking us for our support.
Included in this weekend's bulletin is a letter from St. Vincent de Paul and a collection envelope to return next weekend, December 11.
Donations can be made online at www.stclarechurch.org/SVDP
SCHOOL CHAPEL OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY, DEC. 3 | 6:00-7:00 PM
SUNDAY, DEC. 4 | 9:30-NOON
Over the past 15 years, we have been gradually making improvements and restoration work on our previous church building, now called the School Chapel, located across the street from our school in O’Fallon. After a new roof, steeple, tuckpointing, and window repairs, we were finally able to do the interior work of painting and new artwork.
24-HOUR EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Sunday, December 4 after 10:30 Mass until Monday, December 5
Benediction at 11:45 a.m. | Mass at noon
Don’t miss this beautiful prayer opportunity to begin Advent in quiet peace
with Jesus. As we anticipate with joyful and hopeful hearts and prepare for
the coming of Jesus at Christmas, come spend time in praise and adoration!
If you can commit to an hour, sign-up sheets are on the table in the Gathering Space or sign up at stclarechurch.org/24.
2022 Christmas Ornament!
Available after each Mass December 3-18
The price is $10 and the proceeds benefit our parish’s capital development fund. A limited number of ornaments from previous years are also available. Ornaments will also be available at the parish office.
This year’s ornament features our outdoor sculpture of the Last Supper.
The bronze sculpture, which was donated to our parish anonymously, is located on the East end of our grounds. All are welcome to stop by any time, alone or with family or friends, to pray, read, share a meal or simply sit quietly in the loving presence of Jesus. Come, spend time at The Table.
RETURN GIFTS BY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
With over 450 gifts for over 55 families, each name belongs to a family member being helped by our St. Vincent de Paul ministry.
Children 18 and younger will receive 3 gifts of their choice.
Adults will receive one gift card of their choice for a minimum of $25 (you may choose to give more). Because of the economy, please be GENEROUS this year in gift card amounts.
Thank you for your generosity in supporting our Giving Tree Ministry!
Children 18 and younger will receive 3 gifts of their choice.
Adults will receive one gift card of their choice for a minimum of $25 (you may choose to give more). Because of the economy, please be GENEROUS this year in gift card amounts.
Thank you for your generosity in supporting our Giving Tree Ministry!
It's not too late to turn
in your pledge card!
Pledge cards may be returned to Mass this weekend or to the parish office.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF ST. CLARE CHURCH!
stclarechurch.org/grace
Eucharistic Adoration
& Confession
is available
from 6-7 pm
on Tuesday evenings at
St. Clare Church.
Alternative Giving for Christmas
Christmas is about the gift of God's Son to the world. For almost two thousand years, Christians have celebrated Christmas and have developed many traditions, including the giving (or exchanging) of gifts. But, in our materialistic and consumeristic culture, the true meaning of Christmas is often lost. In order to help preserve and promote the real meaning of Christmas, we are providing the following ways to give to those who are most in need, just as God has given His love, presence, and salvation to all of us who so desperately need it.
Please consider donating in someone's honor instead of buying them a gift or buying fewer presents and giving some or all of the remainder to those in need.
Advent & Christmas Opportunities and Resources
Please use the links on this webpage to find videos from Bishop Barron and Fr. Mike Schmitz, individual and family resources, activities, prayers, and more that you, your family, and/or your friends can use this Advent and Christmas. A link is also included to the digital version of our parish Advent Booklet.
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
DECEMBER 5-9
St. Clare Church: Monday - Noon | Tuesday - 7:30 a.m. | Friday - 7:30 a.m.
School Chapel: Tuesday & Thursday - 8:30 a.m.