TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 26, 2018 Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton Bishop of Belleville 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. Saint Clare of Assisi, Pray for Us! WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE 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. St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church 1411 Cross Street O Fallon, IL 62269 618/ 632-3562 www.stclarechurch.org Fr. Jim Deiters Dennis Vander Ven John Gomez Marcia Fix Jamae Shubirg Ed Seipp Patrick Jurgensmeyer Stephen Eros Jane Dotson Matt Flynn Pastor Deacon Deacon Parish Secretary Administrative Assistant Business Manager Facilities Manager Music and Liturgy Director Family Faith Formation 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

From Our Pastor, Fr. Jim... The Energy of Children Last Wednesday we had a beautiful celebration of the Feast of Mary s Assumption into Heaven with a special addition of making it our first back to school Mass as well. It was a great success since so many parents made the effort to bring the children and youth for the feast day, as our St. Clare School children merged with our PSR students from other schools along with many of our high school students as well. For those who were not there, when I had the students gather up front for their blessing, I had them look up at the Crucifix and make a quiet prayer to Jesus asking for his help in the new school year. Then I had everyone turn to our statue of St. Mary and pray for her motherly help in the new year as well. We all need the help and prayers of Jesus and Mary, but especially our parents and grandparents who are trying their best to raise their children as Disciples of Jesus. I want to truly thank our parents who make it a priority to have their children at Mass each weekend. And I always ask the parents who are here each Sunday to go out of their way to invite and encourage the inactive parents to come join us and share with them how much the Eucharist helps their family life. I also want to ask our other parishioners to go out of your way to help, encourage and support the young families around us in the pews. Introduce yourself to one another before or after Mass, ask if they need help with an upset child, and/or encourage them with a story of your own raising of children in the faith. And let us all be especially patient with parents who have a child with a disability who is extra challenging for them at Mass. May God bless our children and our parents and grandparents who are making it a priority to teach their children how to be disciples of Jesus. Fr. Jim Deiters P.S. I will be on vacation August 27 Sept 7. I know I was just off for six weeks of sick leave, but I had this vacation planned a year ago, (and the time off for my back was no vacation!) so, thanks for your support and prayers! August 25 Doug Gross Linda Thompson Debbie Newbold Hai Walker Amy Rackers Michael Strohm Kelli Allison Matt Schulte Rachel Sill Maddy Rice Andrew Hayden Gideon Gentille August 26 Steve Stewart Nick Snyder Sam McAnulty Curt Stutsman Addyson Fender Xavier Chambers August 27 Roland Wunder Gina Beal Karen Truran Luca Duenas Matthew Kinzer Leilonnie Pascua Luke Howk Cora Deppe Andria Sanchez Landon Pankey August 28 Megan Pool Averie Stolle Adelaide Jordan August 29 Wanda Garner Lawrence Seipp Jesse Flores Craig Bedard Angel Juen Lindsay Pierson Andrew Fitzgerald Anthony Federico Emily Kunsemiller Franki Boente Weston Stigler August 30 Kyle Kniepkamp Tim Claxton Mike Barrett Sarah Cooley Oliver Persing Kevin Santiago Wesley Weinel August 31 Tricia Blazier Jason Taylor Alicia Ferguson Hannah Kaiser September 1 Joe RoosEvans Jeremy Herbert Camilla Schwartz September 2 Jim Luehrs Jeff Taylor Christine Lampe Dominic Sanchez Madelyn Herling Logan Findley Benjamin Crain Charlotte Flynn Welcome, Brandon and Lindsay! This Sunday, at the 8:30 a.m. Mass, we are receiving Brandon Gebke and Lindsay Wilson into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church. Already baptized as Christians, Brandon and Lindsay will complete their Christian Initiation through the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Brandon is married to Sarah Gebke, who is also his sponsor, and he is studying for a Masters in Nursing and Anesthesia. Lindsay is married to Josh Wilson. Their children are Owen, Riley, and Emma. Lindsay works in Financial Services and Admissions at Washington University. Her sponsor is Tina Bereda. If you, a family member, or friend are interested in becoming Catholic, contact Matt Flynn at 632-3562 or matthewflynn5@gmail.com.

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, August 25 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. Melvin Seipp Gonzalo Roman Sunday, August 26 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Arnold and Lucille Waeltz Joseph Rademacher 10:30 a.m. Martin and Stella Gannon Brennen and Finley Bereda Monday, August 27 Saint Monica 12:00 p.m. Special Intention Tuesday, August 28 Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 7:30 a.m. No Mass 8:30 a.m. Mass in the School Chapel Wednesday, August 29 No Mass The Passion of Saint John the Baptist Thursday, August 30 Weekday 8:30 a.m. Mass in the School Chapel Friday, August 31 Weekday 7:30 a.m. Patricia Cates Saturday, September 1 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. Craig Seipp Mass of Thanksgiving Sunday, September 2 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Cletus Becherer 10:30 a.m. For Our Parish Readings of the Week August 27 September 2 Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-5; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Ps 128:1-2, 4-5; Mk 6:17-29 Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-5; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 August 25/26 New ministry schedule was not available at time of bulletin printing Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Sunday 8:30 Ellen Gravlin, Julie Hicks, Mark & Amie O Connor Tom Grimmig, Dennis Holdener, Jessica Kalmer Nancy Karrigan, Barb Kenney, Jack & Patti Leisure Sella Roman, Karen Sheesley Marie Berry, James Cavins, Ann Hug, Alex Schillinger Ashley Brown, Betty Deschesne, Jeanette Giebels Diane Dodd, Walt Leninsky, Sharon Ripplinger Ken & Jeanne Smith 10:30 Lea Bautz, Lindsay Goldberg, Karen Holzum, Kitty Luehrs Mark Arbogast, Ksana Bialick, Steve Bovich, Jane Dotson Mary Anne Burroughs, Krystle Hatter, Patty Klingelhoefer Laura Polillo, Toni Stanton Readers Ann Millikin & Gabrielle Millikin Sunday 8:30 Kathy DeVan & Leslie Goldberg 10:30 Ed Lorden & Ron Polillo Servers Ushers Sunday Sunday Gift Bearers Sunday Nicholas Flath, Jon Marble, Christopher Millikin 8:30 Gregory Timpson, Anya & Liam Kenney 10:30 Isabella Ponciroli, Luke & Will Bautz Theresa Bevers, Josh Gansauer, Don Gravlin Richie Meile, Jamie Raber, Eric Sheesley 8:30 Gary Haselhorst, Jim Hendricks, Mark Huller George Martychenko, Richard Ransom, Craig Sewell 10:30 Chris Bautz, Carlos Mariles, John Meise Blaine Phillips, Stephen Smith, Mark Stevens Doug, Renae, Laura, John, Anne Marie & Elizabeth Pierre 8:30 Ryan, Alicia, Madison, Brady & Logan Luechtefeld 10:30 Drew Ferguson, Brian, Mandi & Abby Huelsmann Greeters Matt, Stephanie, Isaac, Adelaide, Xavier, Genevieve and Eleanor Chambers, Dave, Stacey & Dillon Cutter Rosemarie Jones 8:30 Matt, Tracy & Alex Eichholz, Catherine & Jaclyn Gross Mona Peach 10:30 Sharon, Garrett & Braden Busch, Anne Shambro, Connor, Holden, Kirstie & Mariah Chapple Sound Board David Schmitz Sunday 8:30 Peter Timpson 10:30 Gary Goldberg Bread Bakers Dave Pierson, Amy Short, Beth Tempus Children s Word Kelly Monroe & Faith Rackers Sunday 8:30 Peggy Snyder & Meredith Blair 10:30 Barb Smith & Ian Taylor Nursery 8:30 Jacqueline Teeling & Sean Brown 10:30 Carolyn Howk & Jeremy Walker Please pray for the sick, their loved ones and caregivers: Bill Bettorf, Mary Anne Burroughs, Dianne Clark, Joyce Correale, David Dempsey, Tom Dernbach, Jean Green, Lisa Harter, Rita Haukapp, Margaret Heinke, Tom and Mary Herbert, Lorene Hollenkamp, Liz Klingler, Dawn Papproth Kuhn, Abelina Leon, Bill Musser, Grace Regutti, Linda Riedel, Paul Riley, Megan Saldanha, Mary Ann Seipp, Patricia Weiler Please call the parish office or email marciafix@yahoo.com if you have a family member that is homebound or in the hospital and would like their name included in the bulletin. Please pray for our military families, especially those deployed and separated from loved ones.

24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration Sunday, September 2 After 10:30 Mass Until Monday, September 3 11:45 Benediction/Mass at Noon Sign up sheets are on the round table in the Gathering Space, or you may come to pray at any time. HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY Wednesday, August 29 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. St. Clare Church Library Hope for the Journey is a ministry reaching out to anyone that has experienced the loss of a loved one, recent or not. We meet for conversation, suggested reading, encouragement, prayer and to walk this journey with you. For information, please call the parish or Ken and Barb Kenney at 726-7587 or kj_kenney@sbcglobal.net. PARISH CHOIRS FOR ALL AGES! Our Parish Choirs will begin their season of singing in the next few weeks. If you have a love for singing and music, consider enriching our parish liturgies with your gifts! Choirs and basic time commitments are listed below. If you have a schedule conflict, I m happy to discuss how we can still include you in our music ministry! Cherub Choir (Grades 1-4) Treble Choir (Grades 5-8) Stephen Eros, Director of Liturgy & Music stephene@stclarechurch.org 618-632-3562 practices Wednesday afternoons sings once per month practices Wednesday afternoons sings twice per month Parish Choir (Grade 9 adults) practices Wednesday evenings sings weekly Be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and playing to the Lord in your hearts. Ephesians 5:19 Congratulations to parishioner Simone Wheeler who has been awarded The Faith in the Marketplace Award by The Messenger for how she lives out her Faith at work. She will receive the award at a dinner Saturday, September 15 The cost of the dinner is $40. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by calling 233-8670 by August 31. Encounters with Hope *Struggling with finding hope in our world? *Had an encounter with poverty, injustice, suffering or social sin? *Questioning how to make sense of it all? Come to Encounters with Hope, a new discussion group for people with questions about and experiences with poverty, injustice and social sin. Conversations will be guided by Deacon John Gomez and Matt Flynn. First meeting is Thursday, September 20 6:30 8 p.m. in the Library.

Oktoberfest is Saturday, September 29 Whether you ve been a member of our parish for days or decades, know that you ve got a part to play in St. Clare s 18th Annual Oktoberfest! Because this is a major fundraiser that helps pay down our building debt, Oktoberfest benefits us all! We re counting on EVERY parish household to get involved by working a shift, donating prizes, buying and selling raffle tickets, and spreading the word about our fun event to neighbors, friends and co-workers. Learn what you can do to help after Masses this weekend, August 25-26, when we kick off our countdown to the best of the Fests St. Clare s Oktoberfest!! Start now to help in a small way: Our popular I Dood It Game needs lots of $5 and $10 gift cards to any store or restaurant. Donate them by placing them in an envelope marked "Oktoberfest I Dood It." Just put the envelope in the collection basket anytime before September 17. Do you have a small business or civic-minded employer? By being a sponsor or donor, you ll promote our parish AND promote your business, and it s tax-deductible, too! To become a sponsor or to make a donation of cash, merchandise or gift cards/certificates, please contact Sponsorship Chairs Nick and Peggy Snyder at 618-910-8096, Basket Raffle/Silent Auction chair Rita Zinn at rzinn@charter.net, or the parish office at 632-3562. RESPECT LIFE CORNER Child and Youth Protection: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (usccb.org) offers many educational resources that address creating safe environments for children, as well as tips for identifying cases of potential child abuse. With children returning to school, they will be introduced to new relationships with adults and caregivers. Educate your children on what an appropriate relationship looks like, encourage them to trust their gut, and, as parents, be accepting and open to hearing and believing them if they ever tell you of a situation that made them feel uncomfortable. Learn, Act, Connect, Pray:. Together, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Protector of Children, our prayers can help to create awareness and opportunities for healing for those who have been abused. Each month, the Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection offers a rosary for the healing of those who have been sexually abused and for the protection of minors. The next rosary will be prayed on Monday, August 27 th at 3pm EST. Consider taking the time out of your day to pray and join in spirit with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Today the prophet Joshua calls for the tribes of Israel to make a decision follow the god of your fathers or the god of the Amorites. Joshua gives us a well-known, often-quoted phrase: As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. Can we say that about our household? Do we foster the faith at our dinner tables? Do we encourage our children to pray fervently? Do we call ourselves to serve the God of our fathers? The vocation of every Catholic is a call to holiness. Encourage vocations to the priesthood and religious life so our next generation will have leaders to call them to serve the Lord.. The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal using your gifts to serve one another Griffin Center, an agency that receives funding from The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal, provides after-school and summer programs free of charge to 550+ children who live in public housing. With an emphasis on learning, homework assistance, computer labs and tutoring, Griffin Center gives these youngsters a chance for a brighter tomorrow. Be a part of their dreams and make your gift to this year s Appeal today! 2nd Saturday Of the Month SEPTEMBER 8 Following 5:00 Mass BBQ and Social We will meet at the pavilion by the garden (Fellowship Hall if rain) RSVP to Mike Howk mike.howk@gmail.com Your Giving August 18/19 BYOB beer or soda Weekly Envelope $12,724.00 WeShare $ 3,036.00 Total Tithe $15,760.00 Feast of the Assumption $1,876.00 Church Mortgage $ 4,947.00

St. Clare Parish School of Religion Registration is Open for 2018/19 School Year www.stclarechurch.org/parish-school-of-religion-psr Or pick up a form in church or the parish office Register online or use form found in Gathering Space or at parish office. Classes Start on Sunday, September 9 Graduated Start Times (This Day Only!!): 7th & 8th - 10:30 a.m. 1st & 2nd - 10:45 a.m. 3rd & 4th - 11:00 a.m. 5th & 6th - 11:15 a.m. Kindergarten 11:30 a.m. Parents stay for 10 15 minutes for important PSR information. Grades 1-8 classes continue without parents until 11:40 a.m. that day. Cafeteria will be open for parents of children in other grades, but babysitting is not provided. Normal start time is 10:30 for all, and that begins on September 16! Contact Jane, director of Family Faith Formation at janeadotson@yahoo.com or 632-3562. Sacramental Preparation: Children wishing to receive 1st Communion and 1st Reconciliation or Confirmation during the upcoming school year must be attending weekend Masses in our parish and be students in St. Clare School, the Parish School of Religion or an approved home school program. Students typically receive First Communion in 2nd grade after having faith formation in 1st & 2nd grade. Confirmation is a two year program for students, typically beginning in 7th grade with Confirmation near the end of 8th grade. For any of these sacraments, they also will need to participate in the parish s sacramental preparation program, and parents or guardians must attend a parent meeting for that sacrament and register their children for that sacrament (in addition to PSR or school registration). If your child is a little behind on preparing for a sacrament, contact Jane Dotson, Director of Family Faith Formation at janeadotson@yahoo.com or the parish office at 632-3562. Aug 26 Meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Youth Room/Gym Sept 2 No Meeting (Labor Day weekend) Sept 9 Meeting 6 7:30 p.m. Youth Room/Gym Sept 16 Bonfire 6 8 p.m. Garden Pavilion southwest corner of church parking lot Sept 23 Meeting 6 7:30 p.m. Youth Room Sept 29 Youth help with snow cones & face painting at Octoberfest from 3 11 Sign up on line! High School Youth from any parish or any faith are welcome! It s a great time to meet on Sunday nights in the Youth Room in the lower level (enter through the middle doors) of St. Clare School, 214 E. 3rd Street. PSR teachers meeting Saturday, Aug. 25 at 9 a.m. Youth Room at St. Clare Pre-Confirmation Parent Meeting Thursday, September 13 at 7 p.m. Fellowship Hall This evening is for parents or guardians of 7th grade students and any students in higher grades who are starting their first year of our two-year Confirmation program. Students should be attending St. Clare School or PSR to be in our Confirmation Program. Confirmation Parent Education Night and Meeting Monday, September 24 at 7 p.m. Fellowship Hall with Fr. Jim. This evening is for parents or guardians of 8th grade or 9th grade students in the second year of our two-year program.

ALTAR ANGELS SEPT 1 Rose Brennan, Celerina Collins, Ely Gillespie, Jeannie Haukapp, Babe Papproth CORPUS CHRISTI LADIES CLUB ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE Will be held Saturday, September 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 with an early bird sale Friday Sept 14 from 6 8 p.m. Admission to the early bird sale is $3/person. Donations will be accepted Tuesday Sept 11 Thursday, Sept 13 from 9 to 4 each day. No drop offs will be accepted on Friday unless prior arrangements have been made. Mattresses, bed frames, TVs or computers will not be accepted. MANAGING CONFLICT IN OUR RELATIONSHIP presented by Sco & Karen Seaborn Married couples are invited to join other couples for a night out at The Pasta House Co. 8213 Delmar Blvd, University City on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 6:00 p.m. Come for dinner and a dynamic talk by Sco & Karen who have been married 34 years, and have par cipated in an interna onal conference in Rome hosted by the Va can on "Pastoral Challenges for the Family in the Context of Evangeliza on." RSVP required by Sept. 14 marriageontapstl@gmail.com, Facebook page: Marriage On Tap STL. Sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter SUICIDE PREVENTION ST. CLAIR COUNTY Join us to Be a Part of the Solution. For meeting dates & times: www.bw-institute.com/upcoming-events. 800-273-8255 Help relieve poverty, one step at a time Join Us For The Annual St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk Saturday, September 15 The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Walk Sponsors, Walkers of All Ages and Pledges are Urgently Needed Now Hit the pavement for the poor 100% of funds raised go directly to serve the poor. Your participation/pledge will provide food, clothing emergency housing, medical care, transportation, utilities relief, job searches and emergency help of all kinds. Register/Walk anytime between 8 - Noon (advance reg. not required) Register at the Amphitheatre and then choose your route...walk as little or as much as you would like! Pledges can be designated to the parish SVDP Conference of your choice or to the Belleville SVDP. Following your walk, join us at noon for a prayer service and free hot dog lunch For information or to register by phone, call 394-0126 pat.hogrebe@gmail.com or joseph.hubbard123@gmail.com One Dough, Three Ways Saturday, Sept. 8 1:00 p.m. St. John Neumann 142 Wilma Dr., Maryville benefiting St. Jerome and St. John the Baptist Cemeteries in Troy, IL Don t miss the opportunity to learn the art of bread making and have a great time doing it! Fr. Dominic imparts his passion for bread baking with a generous dose of humor, urging us to connect with family & friends. A fun afternoon with attendance prizes and fellowship. Fr. Dom was previously seen on the PBS Nine Network show, Breaking Bread with Fr. Dominic and continues his support of public television with periodic feature shows. Tickets are $15. Advanced payment and RSVP must be received by August 31 to: The Bread Monk Event, St. Jerome Church 511 South Main Street, Troy IL 62294 For more information, please call Chris at 667-2818 You re Invited to Join The Cornerstone Catholic Scripture Study a Catholic Bible study group that will lead you on a faith journey that can transform your heart and mind. Join us as we journey through the exciting Book of Revelation where we will see spectacular visions of Heaven and colorful signs and symbols. Set aside your fears and you will find compelling reasons to embrace hope through courage and patient endurance and be led to God's promise to "make all things new." Meetings are held in St. Clare Church Fellowship Hall beginning on September 19 at 9:30 a.m. All new members must attend the visitor s session on September 19 For more details, please call Kristy at 618-402-0885 www.thecornerstonescripturestudy.org.