We have things going on...
Hello friends!
We finally have some great things going on that you can add to your calendars. Yay! But first we do have some phase II updates for attending Mass. Please see the updates below.
- All parishes should adhere to the capacity restrictions mandated by the city or county officials where they reside, but also be mindful of the six-feet social distancing requirements recommended by health officials. So, while some areas will be loosening to a 50-percent capacity restriction, please be sure that your parishioners can still maintain six feet between themselves.
- Masks will still be required to enter a parish within the Archdiocese of St. Louis. While the archdiocese still strongly recommends the use of masks throughout Mass with the exception of receiving Holy Communion, the requirement of wearing masks in the pews will continue be a decision made by the parish pastor.
- Holy Communion can now be offered in the hand or on the tongue. Holy Communion distributed by extraordinary ministers will be administered in the hand only. We strongly recommend that parishioners receive Holy Communion in the hand, however, as this is a celebration of God’s love for us and the most important part of our Mass, parishioners who still wish to receive Holy Communion on the tongue should receive from the Mass celebrant only.
- Continue the suspension of the distribution of Holy Communion via the chalice.
- Parishes will now only be required to clean pews once a day unless otherwise stated by city or county health officials.
SAVE THE DATE
Here are some things you don't want to miss!
Who doesn't love the Mass?!
Make sure to join us for our series on the Mass. Bring your questions our priests are ready to answer them! We will be meeting in the church but if you can't make it then view it online!
Mary is retiring!
If you have ever come into the parish office you have been met with a smile and a "How can I help you?". The person behind that smile and kind greeting was our very own Mary Thien. Well Mary has put in her time after 25 years and is retiring! I know I can't believe it. We will all miss our Dairy Queen loving, Blues fan parish secretary. Please join us in celebrating the time she has spent with us!
St. Vincent DePaul Diaper Drive
Doesn't everyone deserve a dry one? Donate diapers and change the world one dry diaper at a time! Grab some diapers while you are shopping and put them in the diaper bin in the gathering space of the church.
Diapers go to the following centers:
ST. PATRICK’S CENTER
MARTHA’S HALL
QUEEN OF PEACE CENTER
GOOD SHEPHERD FAMILY SERVICES
OUR LADY’S INN
BIRTHRIGHT-ST LOUIS
DEFENDERS OF THE UNBORN
COALITION FOR LIFE
ST. PATRICK’S CENTER
MARTHA’S HALL
QUEEN OF PEACE CENTER
GOOD SHEPHERD FAMILY SERVICES
OUR LADY’S INN
BIRTHRIGHT-ST LOUIS
DEFENDERS OF THE UNBORN
COALITION FOR LIFE
Thank you in advance for your help and generosity!
MEN'S CLUB MEETING
Our next Men's Club meeting will be Monday July 6th, outdoors in the St Clare Parking Lot. Please bring your own chair for seating. Note the earlier time due to the outdoor meeting - meeting start time will be 7 PM. Beer and food will be provided.
Please click on the button below if you plan to attend, so we can get an approximate headcount, thank you!
Please click on the button below if you plan to attend, so we can get an approximate headcount, thank you!
GIRLS ON THE RUN IS SO MUCH FUN!
We are getting ready for another exciting Fall season of Girls on the Run at St. Clare Parish! We are in need of coaches at this time. Please contact Sarah Mensinger at sjmensinger@gmail.com if you are interested or have any questions about the program. If your daughter is interested in participating (season starts August 2020), click the button to register.
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Don't forget to donate to the ACA! To make donations you can go to aca.archstl.org. Here is a short video on what the ACA is all about!
AT-HOME STUDY ON PRAYER
Here is our second video on prayer by Bishop Barron. This week's video helps us to learn more about Thomas Merton and how he impacted contemplative prayer. All it took was one book to change his life. Have you ever had a moment that lead to a re-conversion in your life? Maybe a book or a meeting with someone. Think about how God is reaching out to you in your life and asking you to join him in prayer. This week let's challenge each other to praying for at least 5 minutes a day. Are you up for the challenge? Give us an "Amen" in the comments if you will join us. You will be surprised what Jesus reveals to you in prayer if you quiet your heart and mind enough to listen. So as I tell my daughter's open up those listening ears!
A FEW LAST THINGS
After a little break we got back into the recording studio to make another podcast! This week Fr. Martin led us in a discussion on Racism, Riots, and the Gospel. We also ask you to join in prayer
In this episode, Fr. Martin also suggested that we pray the Mary Undoer of Knots Novena. This prayer will help us in "undoing the knots" in our life but even our world. Let's offer this novena up for the injustice that is happening right now.
Mary Undoer of Knots Novena - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dearest Holy Mother, Most Holy Mary, you undo the knots that suffocate your children. Extend your merciful hands to me. I entrust to You today this knot [mention your request here] and all the negative consequences that it provokes in my life. Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me. Virgin Mary, Mother of fair love, Mother who never refuses to come to the aid of a child in need, Mother whose hands never cease to serve your beloved children because they are moved by the divine love and immense mercy that exist in your heart, cast your compassionate eyes upon me and see the snarl of knots that exists in my life. You know very well how desperate I am, my pain, and how I am bound by these knots. Mary, Mother to whom God entrusted the undoing of the knots in the lives of his children, I entrust into your hands the ribbon of my life. No one, not even the evil one himself, can take it away from your precious care. In your hands there is no knot that cannot be undone. Powerful Mother, by your grace and intercessory power with Your Son and My Liberator, Jesus, take into your hands today this knot. [Mention your request here] I beg you to undo it for the glory of God, once for all. You are my hope. O my Lady, you are the only consolation God gives me, the fortification of my feeble strength, the enrichment of my destitution, and, with Christ, the freedom from my chains. Hear my plea. Keep me, guide me, protect me, o safe refuge! Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Read more at: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/mary-undoer-knots-novena
Read more at: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/mary-undoer-knots-novena
Lastly, we want to wish you a happy Fourth of July! We hope everyone has a great weekend. If you every need anything you know how to find us!
A PRAYER FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
