We, the people of St. Clare Catholic Parish, In the Diocese of Belleville, are called by God in baptism to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Centered in the Eucharist, and strengthened by the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we strive to live the Gospel and further the reign of God. We do this by creating a vibrant faith community, by actively promoting justice and evangelization, and by using our gifts in the service of God’s people, to give God glory and reverence all of Creation. St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church 1411 Cross Street O’Fallon, IL 62269 618/ 632-3562 www.stclarechurch.org Fr. Jim Deiters Pastor Dennis Vander Ven Deacon Marcia Fix Parish Secretary Jamae Shubirg Administrative Assistant Ed Seipp Business Manager Patrick Jurgensmeyer Facilities Manager Stephen Eros Music and Liturgy Director Jane Dotson Family Faith Formation Matt Flynn Adult Faith and Mission ST. CLARE SCHOOL 632-6327 214 West Third Street, O’Fallon, IL Clarice McKay Principal MT. CALVARY CEMETERY 632-3562 Paulo D’Amico PARISH TRUSTEES Michael Crupe John Dempsey ST. VINCENT DEPAUL 632-4270 Emergency Assistance ThirƟeth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 29, 2017 Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton Bishop of Belleville WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. BAPTISM—Preparation classes for parents are offered every other month for infant baptism. Call the Parish Office to sign up. Adults wishing to be baptized should also call the Office. RECONCILIATION—Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Community celebrations are also offered every Advent and Lent. MATRIMONY—Contact Pastor a year prior. ANOINTING OF THE SICK—Communal celebrations twice a year, or by appointment. Saint Clare of Assisi, Pray for Us!
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We, the people of St. Clare Catholic Parish, In the Diocese of Belleville, are called by God
in baptism to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Centered in the Eucharist, and strengthened
by the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we strive to live the Gospel and further the reign of God.
We do this by creating a vibrant faith community, by actively promoting justice and evangelization, and by using our gifts in the service of God’s people, to give God
glory and reverence all of Creation.
St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church 1411 Cross Street
O’Fallon, IL 62269 618/ 632-3562
www.stclarechurch.org
Fr. Jim Deiters Pastor Dennis Vander Ven Deacon Marcia Fix Parish Secretary Jamae Shubirg Administrative Assistant Ed Seipp Business Manager Patrick Jurgensmeyer Facilities Manager Stephen Eros Music and Liturgy Director Jane Dotson Family Faith Formation Matt Flynn Adult Faith and Mission
ST. CLARE SCHOOL 632-6327
214 West Third Street, O’Fallon, IL Clarice McKay Principal
MT. CALVARY CEMETERY 632-3562
Paulo D’Amico
PARISH TRUSTEES
Michael Crupe
John Dempsey
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL 632-4270
Emergency Assistance
Thir eth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 29, 2017
Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton Bishop of Belleville
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
BAPTISM—Preparation classes for parents are offered every other month for infant baptism. Call the Parish Office to sign up. Adults wishing to be baptized should also call the Office.
RECONCILIATION—Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Community celebrations are also offered every Advent and Lent.
MATRIMONY—Contact Pastor a year prior.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK—Communal celebrations twice a year, or by appointment.
Saint Clare of Assisi, Pray for Us!
From Our Pastor...
November 2 Terry Dickinson James Pavlisin Robert Kennedy Bill Millikin Ami Kovach Jeff Filyaw Chris Wrigley Hannah Harry Donovan McKnight Gregory Timpson Olivia Findley Ysa Duenas Belle Holas Alexis Moore November 3 Paul Brenner Angie Meddows Jeremy Nolan Gustavo Cotto Jackie Wehrell Liz Rotz Braden Guinn November 4 Elsa Boysha Karen Kuhl Colleen Frohling Casey Lobring Cayden Reichenbach Noah Sloan James Howk November 5 Pat Rice Mary Ann Schmittling Jeff Price Sara Wise Kylie Meddows Molly Distler Jake Portera
October 28 Linda Shaffer Marcia Fix James Borgren Javier Barragan Kevin McReynolds Tara Ashbaker Art Stutsman Eric Ferro Jessie Tavares October 29 Patty Thoman Bob Crain Tracy Eichholz Justin Lamar Yudelkis Russell Taylor Dowling Alex DeBourge Jacob Jordan October 30 Dinah Parker Muriel Barber Frank Morski Ayumi Cullen Cosette Dwyer Chandler Reiniger Hailey Spencer October 31 David DeBourge Jim Fuld Rick Andell Derek Averick Dawn Lurk Benjamin Toon Katerina Vrieswyk Madeleine Alberico November 1 Corrine Wright Jane Hemmerle Brenn Hagarty Sydney Stogner Nick Flath Eli Butters Zayden Brisley Marin Price Gavin Baker Tom Reichenbach
No Mass Monday and Tuesday, October 30 & 31
Mass Schedule for All Saints Day Wednesday, November 1 at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
(All School Mass in Gymnasium at 8:30 a.m.)
All Souls Day Thursday, November 2 Mass at 7:30 a.m.
Vespers at 7:00 p.m.
The Communion of Saints On Wednesday this week we celebrate the great Solemnity of All Saints (see Mass schedule). It is the feast that honors all the faithful ‘heroes’ and ‘heroines’ of our Christian family album who have gone before us and showed us how to really ‘follow’ Jesus Christ. We have many saints we call by name but there are millions more, like some of our own deceased parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, who did their best to live their Christian faith, whom we pray are rewarded now by God in heaven. Our doctrine of the “Communion of Saints” teaches that we, too, are part of the ‘sainthood crowd,’ even though we sometimes do not live up to the standards of holiness for which we strive. How wonderful that Mother Church still includes us in her role call of sainthood Communion, which is so encouraging for us! Like parents who encourage their children to be-have better than they do, our Church and the “cloud of faithful witnesses” who have gone before us urge us on to never give up on our call to holi-ness. Each new day is a gift from God to get up and start again on the path to sainthood. This past Tuesday, about 150 volunteers and ministry leaders gathered in our church to pray together and reflect on how each of us are here to help one another grow in holiness in the way we serve God and one another. Thanks to each of you who are making daily efforts to grow in your own holiness and helping your children and grandchildren to follow the exam-ple of Jesus: Keeping God at the center of all we do and say; and loving our neighbor as our self. Thanks for helping me grow in holiness too! Fr. Jim Deiters PS: Be sure and join us for the feast of All Souls as well on Thursday night, 7:00 PM Vespers, where we specifically pray for our deceased family members and friends.
Please pray for the sick, their loved ones and caregivers: Jennifer R. Barajas, Wray Barr, Sister Barbara Ann Bosch, Joyce Correale, Rita Ferreri, Randy Fultz, Sharon Gage, Rose Garcia, Tom Giger, Jean Green, Allison Hartmire, Rita Haukapp, Margaret Heinke, Jessica Holmes, Patricia Jones, Liz Klingler, Dawn Papproth Kuhn, Abelina Leon, Mary Lugge Nona Morgan, Pauline Puttmann, Grace Regutti, Paul Riley, Megan Saldanha, Madelean Sanford, Rosa Garcia, Craig Seipp, Mary Ann Seipp, Donna Sparks, Betty Tomasovich, Jake Van Hook, Jenny Vogt, Pat Vollmer, Patricia Weiler , Steve Wells Please call the parish office if you have a family member that is homebound or in the hospital. Please pray for our military families, especially those deployed and separated from loved ones.
MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, October 28 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2:00 p.m. Wedding of Lindsey Jessop & Anthony Swann 5:00 p.m. Jeanne Kenney Charlotte, Sharon and Steve Sandheinrich Sunday, October 29 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Ana Abalos Theresa Reilly 10:30 a.m. Jackie DeVito Monday, October 30 Weekday 12:00 p.m. No Mass Tuesday, October 31 Weekday 7:30 a.m. No Mass 8:30 a.m. Mass in School Chapel Wednesday, November 1 All Saints Day 7:00 a.m. For Our Parish 8:30 a.m. All School Mass in Gym 7:00 p.m. Walter and Virginia Woods Thursday, November 2 All Souls Day 7:30 a.m. Vincent Andrasko First Friday, November 3 Weekday, Saint Mar n de Porres, Religious 7:30 a.m. Alvin Newburg Saturday, November 4 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. Clete Schwaegel Maria Paule Sunday, November 5 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Lucille Waeltz Jerome & Dorothy Warchol 10:30 a.m. Mass of Thanksgiving 50th Wedding Anniversary John and Jeanette Dempsey
Readings of the Week October 30—November 5 Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Thursday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Mal 1:14b -- 2:2b, 8-10; Ps 131:1-3; 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12
Next Weekend: November 4/5 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Saturday 5:00 Lee & Anne Crowe, Jeff & Pat Taylor, Jett Cates Jessica Kalmer, Nancy Karrigan, Bethany Kazmierczak Ryan & Betsy McCarty, Walter O’Dell, Len Ratajczyk Karen Sheesley
Sunday 8:30 Mark & Amie O’Connor, Peter Timpson, Kristy Turner James Cavins, Peter Fleming, Ann Millikin, Caron Proffer Lonny & Denise Roberts, Alex Schillinger, Tina Whitlow Susan Wilkerson
Sunday 10:30 Ksana Bialick, Steve Bovich, Krystle Hatter, Ann Hug Mary Anne Burroughs, Mandi Huelsmann, Ed Lorden Kitty Luehrs, Christopher, Tara & Hannah Sill, Toni Stanton Betsy Weinel
Readers Saturday 5:00 Jamie Eros & Ellen Gravlin Sunday 8:30 Sandy Gross & Diane Dodd 10:30 Margaret Andrasko & Barbara Calandro
Servers Saturday 5:00 Matthew Ueda, Ian Ratajczyk, Natalie Spain 8:30 Ryan Schillinger, Charlie & John Moore 10:30 Zeke Huber, Connor Chapple, Drew Ferguson Ushers Saturday 5:00 Theresa Bevers, John Boysha, Ricardo Cumba John Gansauer, Ken Kenney, Eric Sheesley Sunday 8:30 Doug Gross, Su Holmes, Mark Huller Pat Jurgensmeyer, Sharon Ripplinger, Craig Sewell Sunday 10:30 Gustavo Cotto, Brian Huelsmann, Carlos Mariles Jason Pavelschak, Blaine Phillips, Stephen Smith
Gift Bearers Saturday 5:00 Carl, Dawn & Cassidy Lurk Sunday 8:30 Clarence, Michelle, Sophie & Cara Reilly 10:30 Ray, Jennifer & Noelle Matherne
Greeters Saturday 5:00 Rose Brennan, Dave, Stacey, Dillon, Noah & Aidan Cutter Jenny Vogt 8:30 Jeremy, Kelly, Luke & Abi Monroe, Aileen Motowski Babe Papproth 10:30 Christopher, Amy, Nora, Grace & Aiden Stapenhorst Wade, Betsy, Clair & Wes Weinel Sound Board Saturday 5:00 Sunday 8:30 Gary Borges 10:30 Gary Goldberg
Nursery 8:30 Maddie Blair & Kim Huber 10:30 Alexis Cotto
This Sunday is Priesthood Sunday. We celebrate the great vocation of Priesthood and offer prayers for an increase to this calling. We thank Fr. Jim for responding to God’s call! “Wherever God has put you, that is your vocation. It is not what we do but how much love we put into it.” St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta “God inscribed in the humanity of man and woman the voca-tion of love and communion. Love is therefore the fundamental and innate vocation of every human being.” St. John Paul II
October 21/22 Tithe: $18,139.00 New Church: $ 1,990.00
“One man gives freely, yet grows all the richer;
Another withholds what he should give, And only suffers want.” Proverbs 11:24
Bible Study “Women of the Old Testament” Tuesdays, December 5—February 15
7—8:30 pm in the Church Library To register, contact the parish office by Nov. 21
Suggested cost for materials $20
Luke 18 Bringing fun and faith together for an awesome weekend retreat! January 12-14, 2018 St. Clare School A Special Invitation to 8th graders: The annual Luke 18 retreat provides a powerful experience for eighth graders. Luke 18 opens their eyes to the presence and love of our God, who embraces them just as they are. Led by high school and college students from St. Clare, St. Nicholas and Corpus Christi parishes, the retreat features high energy games, songs, skits, personal sharing and a series of faith and life talks by the high school students. They’ll be talking about Luke 18 for years! Eighth graders: Cost is $50 (payable to St. Clare Luke 18)
Registration and payment due by Nov. 8. Cost increases to $90 after Nov. 8 & registration closes Dec. 11. Register at www.stclarechurch.org High School and College Students! Be a leader at Luke 18. Visit stclarechurch.org/luke18 for more info.
The time of:
Halloween
All Saints Day
All Souls Day
All cause us to reflect on the topic of death
and “What Happens When I Die?”
In this exceptional presentation, Fr. Mike Schmitz tackles four very difficult topics: Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell and
will answer the question above that we ask ourselves. Included is a bonus talk from Dr.
Scott Hahn on “Purgatory: Holy Fire”.
Look for this and other great titles on our kiosk in the Gathering Space or go to
Stclarechurch.org and click on Lighthouse Catholic Media under FORMATION TAB.
Eucharistic Adoration
Sunday, Nov. 5 After 10:30 Mass
Until Monday, Nov. 6
Noon Mass
We all have a longing in our heart that only God can fill. Come spend some quiet time with Him in adoration, let Him ease your tiredness, worry and busyness. You will leave with a calmer, more peaceful outlook.
Sign up sheets are in the Gathering Space.
There’s More
to Life!!
You’re Invited to the Men’s Renewal Experience
November 4/5
DISCOVER: What’s missing in your life
What matters most, What matters least What to do about it
Photos of Deceased Loved Ones During the month of November, we remember our deceased loved ones by displaying family photos in our shrines to St. Joseph and our Blessed Mother Mary.
You may drop off framed pictures in either shrine for our Art & Environment team to arrange by Monday, October 30. The photos will be displayed through the Feast of Christ the King, November 25/26. Please include your name and number on back of photos. In order to allow us to accommo-date as many photos as possible, please no pictures larger than 8” x 10”. All Saints Day The Mass schedule for All Saints Day is Wednesday, November 1 at 7 a.m. & 7 p.m. (Please note the daily Mass schedule change for that week.)
November 2—All Souls Day Mass at 7:30 a.m. Evening of Remembrance 7 p.m. Evening Prayer We remember our loved ones on the Feast of All Souls. At this service, we remember especially our parishioners and deceased loved ones of parishioners who have died in the past year.
A litany of these names will be read, and their family members will light candles in their honor.
If you have lost a loved one in the last year and did not notify the parish office, please email or call the parish office at 618-632-3562 or email Stephen at [email protected]. (If your loved one’s name was in the bulletin or read in the petitions at Mass, we were notified). Anyone who has lost a loved one—regardless of their faith tradition—is most welcome at this service.
November 4 All Souls Day Mass for Deceased Priests, Deacons and Bishops The Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. by Bishop Ed-ward Braxton in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Belleville.
Family, Reflections and Experiences At the End of Life
Spirituality of Caring for the Sick and Dying
Join us for an Evening of Reflection On the Gift of Life, Love and
Transformative Suffering
Come listen to Fr. Jim and others share about their experiences accompanying loved ones through sickness and death. Go deeper with questions, prayer and conversation.
Monday, November 6 from 6:30—8 pm
Oct 29 Bowling and Pizza at St. Clair Bowl 6—8 p.m. $8 per person Nov 5 XLT in church at 5:00 NCYC Meeting 5:50 in Fellowship Hall; Youth Group 6:35—7:30 in Fellowship Hall
Nov 12 No Youth Group Veterans Day
Nov 16-19 National Catholic Youth Conf.
Nov 19 No Youth Group
Nov 26 Luke 18 Meeting, St Nicholas 11:45
St. Clare Parish School of Religion Sundays at St. Clare School 10:30—11:40
Oct 29 PSR Class Oct 29 Confirmation Sponsor Meeting 1 pm
Nov 5 PSR Class (8th Grade Soup Kitchen)
Nov 12 1st Reconciliation Luncheon 12—3 Nov 12 No PSR Veterans Day Weekend
Nov 19 PSR Class
Nov 26 No PSR Thanksgiving Weekend
Confirmation Sponsor Meeting Sunday, October 29 from 1—2:15 in the Fellowship Hall. For sponsors of students who will be confirmed this spring.
For All 7th & 8th Graders Sunday, October 29 from 5—7 p.m.
St. Clare Church Fellowship Hall
Bring your friends from any parish or any faith!!
Babysitting in the Church Nursery during parent meeting: Sunday, Nov. 12 from 11:45—2:30 pm (in the school gym)
Work of Human Hands Sale in Fellowship Hall Saturday, Nov. 11 from 1—2 pm and 6—7 pm Sunday, Nov. 12 from 9:40—10:10 and 11:40—1:30 pm
Confirmation Service Opportunities Attention 7th & 8th Grade Students
If you would like your college student to receive a college care package from
our parish for finals this semester, please send name, address and dates of finals to [email protected].
by November 10.
Dona ons for postage accepted!
First Reconciliation Schedule: Luncheon for Students and Parents at St. Clare School Cafeteria on Sunday, November 12 from Noon to 2:30 p.m. Free babysitting for siblings available; call 632-3562 or sign up at [email protected].
FIRST RECONCILIATION IS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 AT 10 OR ATTEND PARISH RECONCILIATION SERVICE DEC 14.
XLT Sunday Nov 5 Live, contemporary Catholic-Christian
music, guided prayer and quiet prayer to help praise and worship Jesus Christ! XLT stands for Exalt, is from 5—5:45
during Eucharistic Adoration
National Catholic Youth Conference Meeting for Students, Parents and
Chaperones...Sunday, Nov 5 at 5:50 in the Fellowship Hall after XLT.
Youth Group meets 6:35—7:30 in Fellowship Hall this week. Important info, schedule and Q & A.
NCYC is November 16—19 in Indianapolis.
ALTAR ANGELS NOVEMBER 4: Rose Brennan, Celerina Collins, Ely Gillespie, Jeanne Haukapp, Babe Papproth SAINT CLARE SENIORS NOVEMBER 13 MEETING will feature turkey and dressing!! Our guest speaker will be Richard Erdman, a lawyer discussing wills versus trusts. Ques on and Answers. Bring a friend! ANNUAL BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN to benefit Fontebella Maternity Home. Pick up an empty bo le and fill it with loose change or dollar bills. Return bo le next weekend, November 4/5. 5K RUN FOR FONTEBELLA Saturday, November 4. Registra on starts at 8 a.m., Event begins at 9 a.m. at Rock Springs Park in O’Fallon. Come dressed in your best “onesie” for a chance at best dressed contest! 5K for all ages and Fun Run for 10 and under. Rain or Shine! More details at [email protected]. THE NEWMAN CENTER AUXILIARY ANNUAL FALL GALA is Saturday, November 4. The event will include a catered prime rib dinner by the Knights of Columbus, music, and silent auc on to help raise money for the Newman Catholic Student Center at SIU-Carbondale. The Gala will be held at the Newman Center and will begin with hors d’oeuvres at 6 PM. Dinner will be served at 7 PM and the silent auc on will run from 6 – 8 PM. Tickets are $40 per person. For more informa on, contact Susan at the Newman Cen-ter at 618-529-3311 by Oct 27th. MATER DEI OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES November 5 Prospec ve students (grades 5 – 8) and their families are invited to explore the unique opportuni es we offer our students at our Open House on Sunday, November 5 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy a guided tour of our campus and receive informa on regard-ing our spiritual, academic, and extracurricular programs; scholar-ships and tui on assistance; and free transporta on. Families who are unable to a end may contact Mrs. Maria Zurliene to request an informa onal folder at [email protected]. MATER DEI FALL PLAY NOVEMBER 3, 4 AND 5 Enjoy a performance of Radio Suspense Theater, a comedic mystery by Steve Cleberg, at 7:00 pm November 3 and 4, and at 2:00 pm November 5. Tickets ($5) for the general public may be purchased in advance (in the office the week of the performances) or at the door. Knight Club members may contact the office for will call ckets. BAPTISM CLASS NOVEMBER 19 AT 1:00 Please call the parish office to register or for more details. ST. AUGUSTINE, BREESE CHICKEN LUNCHEON AND QUILT/CASH BINGO Sunday, November 19 Lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bingo starts at 2. Adults $8, Children $4, under 6 free. Carry outs available at 6526-4341.
Work of Human Hands Fair Trade Sale November 11/12
Mark your calendars!!
As a global movement, fair trade brings a en on to people around the world who work under ex-ploita ve condi ons and highlights the true costs of goods in global supply chains. Organiza ons and ac vists, businesses and brands, farmers, workers and ar sans have diligently worked for more than 50 years to bring greater balance to the terms of trade. Fair trade supports farmers and cra speople in developing countries who are socially and eco-nomically marginalized. These producers o en face steep hurdles in finding markets and custom-ers for their goods. Again this year, Blessing baskets will be back with us selling beau ful hand made baskets of various sizes, designs and colors. Plow-sharing gi s will be here with various gi and clothing items for sale. These items make ide-al Christmas gi s, they are unique and well made. In addi on, we will have hand made items from India cra ed by women seeking to earn a living and create a new improved life under the direc-
on of the Catholic sisters. A new addi on will be Rowena's jewelry made from African beads. The profits from sales support the Twigs For Kids program that provides summer meals and weekends snacks to poverty level school aged children in Granite City. Colorful Afri-can beads make reasonably priced bracelets and necklaces. St Clare's Fair Trade Coffee and Chocolate will be available for purchase as well.
