ST. CLARE CONNECTION
MARCH 31, 2023
Upcoming Opportunities for Young Adults-Fridays in Lent
March 31 at 6:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross then meet in the gathering space before heading over to the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry (or meet us there around 6:45 p.m.) Text "YAS" to 84576 to get text message updates on upcoming opportunities for young adults.
March 31 at 6:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross then meet in the gathering space before heading over to the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry (or meet us there around 6:45 p.m.) Text "YAS" to 84576 to get text message updates on upcoming opportunities for young adults.
O’Fallon Knights of Columbus Fish Fry - 402 E. Highway 50, O'Fallon
Hours During Lent: Serving Fridays 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 and 4:00—8:00 p.m.
Hours During Lent: Serving Fridays 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 and 4:00—8:00 p.m.
Orders can be placed by calling 618-632-6229
THIS WEEKEND - PALM SUNDAY
24 HOUR EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Sunday, APRIL 2 from 11:40am until 11:40am Monday, APRIL 3, followed with Benediction at 11:45am. (Mass at 6:00PM). Begin your Holy Week by spending time with Jesus! If you can commit to an hour, sign-up sheets are on the table in the Gathering Space or CLICK HERE to sign up online.
APRIL 3-9
Visit stclarechurch.org/holyweek for full schedule.
Holy Thursday-Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7:00 pm
Eucharistic Adoration follows • Night Prayer - 9:00 pm
Good Friday Morning Prayer - 8:00 am • Stations of the Cross - 3:00 pm
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion - 7:00 pm
Saturday Morning Prayer - 8:00 am
Easter Vigil - 8:00 pm
(fulfills Easter Sunday obligation)
Reception following in the Fellowship Hall
Easter Sunday Masses-8:30 & 10:30 am
ST. CLARE SENIOR GROUP
MONDAY, APRIL 10 AT 6:30 PM
FELLOWSHIP HALL
All seniors are invited for Italian food & entertainment!
Divine Mercy Sunday Holy Hour
April 16
April 16
2:30-4:00 pm
Short Teaching on Divine Mercy - Veneration of Divine Mercy Image and Blessing of Divine Mercy Images - Exposition - Devotional Prayers/Intentions - Chaplet of Divine Mercy - Eucharistic Adoration - Benediction - 1st class relic of St. Faustina Kowalska
CLICK HERE ON WAYS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
CLICK HERE ON WAYS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Send your special prayer intentions to abigailrose1776@aol.com to be placed on the Altar during Divine Mercy Sunday.
GUATEMALA TRIP
PRESENTATION
TUESDAY, APRIL 18
FELLOWSHIP HALL
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Come hear stories and updates about our Sister Parish. Photos, Videos and Q&A presented by Fr. Jim and the other trip participants.
Eucharistic Adoration
& Confession
are available
from 6-7 pm
on Tuesdays at
St. Clare Church.
ESTATE SALE TO BENEFIT ST. CLARE SCHOOL
St. Clare parishioner, Ely Gillespie, who passed away on January 8 has stipulated in her will that the contents of her home be donated to St. Clare School. The sale will be from 8am -2pm on Friday, April 14 & Saturday, April 15 at her residence, 202 Marilyn Drive in O'Fallon.
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
APRIL 3 -7
St. Clare Church: Monday- 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday- No morning Mass
All School Mass in Gym: Tuesday - 8:30 a.m.
PRAYER OFFERED MONDAY-WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK
Monday, April 3
7:30 a.m. - Office of Readings & Morning Prayer
12:15 p.m. - Midday Prayer
5:30 p.m. - Evening Prayer
6:00 p.m. - Mass
Tuesday, April 4
No morning Mass
7:30 a.m. Office of Readings & Morning Prayer
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Wednesday, April 5
7:30 a.m. - Office of Readings & Morning Prayer
12:15 p.m. - Midday Prayer
5:30 p.m. - Evening Prayer