Easter Sunday of The Resurrection of the Lord April 1, 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! 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 Marcia Fix Jamae Shubirg Ed Seipp Patrick Jurgensmeyer Stephen Eros Jane Dotson Matt Flynn Pastor Deacon Parish Secretary Administrative Assistant Business Manager Facilities Manager Music and Liturgy Director Family Faith Formation Adult Faith and Mission 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. 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... A Happy and Blessed Easter to You! Praise God for the many signs of Christ s Resurrection here at St. Clare! During these next seven weeks of Easter may each of us seek out ways that we can be people of the Resurrection in what we say and do that gives life to others. I call your attention to extra things in the bulletin this weekend to help you either get reconnected to God and your parish or strengthen these relationships. Our parish offers a special welcome to all those among us this weekend who are coming back to the Church for Easter. I pray that if you have been away for a while, the Holy Spirit will touch your heart with a renewed commitment to return here every Sunday to Keep Holy the Sabbath day and show your gratitude to God for the blessings in your life. If you have been away from the Church and have questions or want to get reconnected please call me at the parish office (632-3562) or email me (via our website) to set up a time to visit. For those who are new to the area or looking for a new Church community, please stop by the welcome table today to register and become a full member. Two important things about next Sunday are: 1. First Holy Communion is at the 10:30 Mass. While it will be a regular Mass for all parishioners, do take note that at Communion time the children will come to Communion first which will take just a few extra minutes. May they inspire all of us to be more reverent in receiving Holy Communion. 2. It is also Divine Mercy Sunday a feast to celebrate the bounteous ways that God s Mercy helps us on a daily basis! A large devotional image of Jesus as Divine Mercy can be prayed at in our St. Joseph shrine. Please see the schedule of prayers for this day on the next page as we are hosting for this devotion for the whole Belleville area. May our parish continue to be a witness to Christ s Resurrection! Fr. Jim Deiters PS: I want to extend an extra THANK YOU for all your prayers and support for my family and me during this time of grief in losing my sister, Rita Duncan. My mother, siblings and Rita s husband and sons also send their words of sincere gratitude for all your prayers as they have truly helped and consoled us. We extend our prayerful sympathy to the families of Rita Ferreri and Michael McFadden. May they rest in the peace of Christ. We pray for all who have died and all who are mourning the death of a loved one. March 31 Barbara Calandro Greg Bak Elizabeth Clay Nick Stanton Sean Spain Olivia Ponciroli Madeline Snyder April 1 Robert Glazebrook Joscelyn Russell Melvin Heisserer Jeanne Smith Whitney Wisnasky Katie Rybak Elliot Mauch Paula Goldberg Aubrie Hohm Clare Naegele April 2 Matty Ueda James Boeving Jamie Raber Matt Chambers Chris Kramer Alexavier Jansen Clare Williams Claire Feger April 3 Michael Earley James Cavins Stacey Cutter Jill Jones Jodie Rodriguez Amie King Christina Zabbo Chaz Stephens Maria Burke Lexie Newcomb Emerson Nieroda Claire Eberhart April 4 Dennis Vander Ven Anna Schoendienst Steven Kuca Keith Evans Leanne Morrison Natalie Heitzman Jack Massie April 5 Earl Wilcox Kenneth Troy Cheryl Matzker Diane Vernier Timothy Lewis Kim Pierson Cyndi Witt Amanda Todd Richard Ransom Robert Clancy Gus Smith April 6 Natalie Born Barbara Warren Craig Reno Lynette Gage Brett Wright Christopher Driscoll Jocelyn Pavelschak Trevor Dollahon Nathan Rodriguez April 7 Ed Epplin Victoria Gainor Matthew Blomberg Katelyn Knaust Paxton Werle Jude Rotz Phoebe Lindsay April 8 Marjorie Hines Camerina Fernandez Matt Heins Lindsay Wilson Jessica Thomas Addison Gomez Gavin Benedick Luke Terrell
MASS INTENTIONS Holy Saturday, March 31 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Easter Sunday, April 1 The Resurrection of the Lord 8:30 a.m. George and Norma Axmacher 10:30 a.m. Joe Burroughs Christopher and Austin Zuber Monday, April 2 Monday within the Octave of Easter 12:00 p.m. No Mass Tuesday, April 3 Tuesday within the Octave of Easter 7:30 a.m. Paul Louis 8:30 a.m. Mass in the School Chapel Wednesday, April 4 No Mass Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Thursday, April 5 Thursday within the Octave of Easter 8:30 a.m. Mass in the School Chapel First Friday, April 6 Friday within the Octave of Easter 7:30 a.m. Rita Rehkemper Saturday, April 7 Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday 1:00 p.m. Wedding of Jill Seiffert and Christopher Clements 5:00 p.m. Ted, Stephanie and James Bohnak Sunday, April 8 Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday 8:30 a.m. Irmine Jurgensmeyer 10:30 a.m. First Communion Altar Angels for April 7: Rose Brennan, Celerina Collins, Ely Gillespie, Jeannie Haukapp, Babe Papproth Readings of the Week April 2 8 Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31 Next Weekend: April 7/8 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Saturday 5:00 Nancy Karrigan, Lucy Mixen, Jeff & Pat Taylor Barbara Calandro, Ricardo Cumba Dennis Holdener, Bethany Kazmierczak, Mark O Connor Walter O Dell, Karen Sheesley, Shirley Suski Sunday 8:30 Sharon Ripplinger, Peter Timpson, Simone Wheeler Sara Wise, Bob & Michelle Crain, Ann Hug Walt Leninsky, Percy Menzies, Jim & Pennie Pavlisin Lonny Roberts, Kristy Turner Sunday 10:30 Mark Arbogast, Dan & Tara Ashbaker, Laura Polillo Ksana Bialick, Steve Bovich, Lindsay Goldberg Krystle Hatter, Karen Holzum, Toni Stanton Christopher, Tara & Hannah Sill Readers Saturday 5:00 Isabella Ponciroli & Tom Kovach Sunday 8:30 Jeanne & Ken Smith 10:30 Patty Klingelhoefer & Kristine Blair Servers Saturday 5:00 Ushers Saturday 5:00 Sunday Sunday Gift Bearers Saturday 5:00 Sunday Matthew & Lucas Ueda, Elizabeth Henken, Natalie Spain 8:30 Owen Hubbard, Anya, Heather & Liam Kenney 10:30 Jonathan Sill, Ryan Clancy, Drew Ferguson, Curt Stutsman Mike Crupe, Noah Cutter, Josh Gansauer Richie Meile, Eric Sheesley, John Winkelmann 8:30 Gary Borges, Mark Huller, Frank Morski Ryan & Madison Luechtefeld, Don Proffer 10:30 Jason Holzum, Brian Huelsman, Tyler McDaniel Christopher Stapenhorst, Mark Stevens, Zakharie Stoll Doug, Renae, Laura, John, Anne Marie & Elizabeth Pierre 8:30 Nathan, Jen & Colton Smith 10:30 First Communicants Greeters Saturday 5:00 Rose Brennan, Yvonne Earley, Bridgett Harris Vivianne Herich, Carol Parker Kit, Deb, Josh, Kyle, Ryan & Katie Zimmerman 8:30 Muriel Barber, Dennis Collins, Audra Driscoll Judy Lemansky, Mona Peach, Andrea Piccietti 10:30 Su Holmes, Aiden, Amy, Grace & Nora Stapenhorst Donna Swanson Sound Board Saturday 5:00 Dan Astor Sunday 8:30 Gary Borges 10:30 Gary Goldberg Bread Bakers Kathy DeVan, Amy Short Children s Word Saturday 5:00 Lucy Ueda & Sophia Cherry Sunday 8:30 Kelly Monroe & Isaac Hubbard 10:30 Mandi & Abby Huelsmann Nursery 8:30 Carolyn Howk & Tina Thoman 10:30 Megan & Maddie Blair Please pray for the sick, their loved ones and caregivers: Jennifer R. Barajas, Wray Barr, Bill Bettorf, Sister Barbara Ann Bosch, Joyce Correale, David Dempsey, Rose Garcia, Jean Green, Allison Hartmire, Rita Haukapp, Margaret Heinke, Tom and Mary Herbert, Jessica Holmes, Liz Klingler, Dawn Papproth Kuhn, Abelina Leon, Nona Morgan, Mona Peach, Pauline Puttmann, Grace Regutti, Paul Riley, Megan Saldanha, Mary Ann Seipp, Betty Tomasovich, Jake Van Hook, 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.
A new order of CDs, Books and Pamphlets is here! Stop by our kiosk in the Gathering Space to find some engaging new CD talks and books. A great way to grow in our knowledge of the Catholic faith! Suggested Donations; CD $4 or 3 for $10 Books $5, Free Pamphlets Feast of Divine Mercy April 8 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Blessing of Divine Mercy Images (bring your picture) Sacrament of Reconciliation Devotional Prayers Adoration Chaplet of Divine Mercy Benediction Veneration of a 1st Class Relic of St. Faustina Kowalska Join us in praying the Divine Mercy Novena at St. Clare starting on Good Friday, March 30 at 2:30 and continuing the next 8 days at 3 p.m. HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY 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, prayer, encouragement and to walk this journey with you. Wednesdays April 18 at 7:00 p.m. April 25 at 2:00 p.m. St. Clare Church Library For more information, please contact Ken & Barb Kenney at 618-726-7587 Kj_kenney@sbcglobal.net Easter Blessings! We pray that God may bless you and your loved ones with the peace, the hope and the love that the Lord gave to us all through the Resurrection of Jesus! The Ministries and Agencies funded by The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal of the Catholic Diocese of Belleville Making Christ Visible in Southern Illinois The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal (CSMA) is an annual, diocesan -wide collection that helps fund 14 ministries and offices that provide social, parish and education services in the Catholic Diocese of Belleville. Thank you to the households that have contributed. So far $20,075 of our $37,850 parish goal has been pledged. Extra envelopes are available in the gathering space or you can give directly online at: www.diobelle.org/catholic-service-ministry-appeal. Your Giving March 17/18 Weekly Envelope $16,072.50 WeShare Online $ 3,066.00 Total Tithe $19,138.50 Church Mortgage $ 8,803.00 Hallelujah!! He is Risen! All our souls have been redeemed. What a wonderful legacy! We need to share this Redemption story with others our Calling as Catholics. This is what we commemorate through each celebration of the Eucharist which allows us to receive our Lord in Holy Communion. We need to witness to this fact through our daily lives talking with our classmates, taking care of our spouses and children, engaging with our friends and family, with our co-workers in all we do! This is our vocation - a Call to Holiness.
You Are Invited! To an Intimate Relationship with Jesus All you who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money, come, receive grain and eat! Come to Me heedfully; listen, that you may have life. (Isaiah 55: 1ab, 3a) I came so that they might have life... Faith Formation Opportunities Tuesday Evening Bible Study: The Book of Jeremiah April 24 - July 3, 7-8:30 or 9:00 pm in the Church Library Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about and pray with the writings of the prophet Jeremiah. Register at the parish office (632-3562) by April 10. Cost is $20. Special Events Divine Mercy Sunday Sunday, April 8, 1:30-3:30 pm in the Church Come soak in the healing rays of God s Divine Mercy as we celebrate Jesus victory over death in Easter and are freed for new life. Event features praying the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet, Adoration, Confession, and a relic of St. Faustina. Trust in Jesus! RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Initiations and Receptions this Easter! March 31, 8-11pm, Easter Vigil Mass Welcome to Melinda Meek, Victoria Parrish and Anna, Gabriel and Michael Strohm! We are so excited to initiate Gabriel and Anna through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist and receive Michael, Victoria and Melinda into Full Communion through Confirmation and Eucharist. We regret not having a biographical profile of Melinda Meek in our March 2018 edition of the parish newsletter. Melinda is married to Gary Meek, and they have two children, Lochlan and Lillienne Meek, both 6. Her sponsor is lifelong friend Megan Bertelsman. Melinda found her way to the Catholic Church through selecting St. Clare School for her children. She has received a wealth of knowledge and inspiration and a new spiritual family through the RCIA process. She chose St. Gianna Beretta Molla as her Confirmation saint since she was a career woman, happy wife and mother of 4 who spread the love of Christ through her everyday work and the beauty of a Christian family, harmonizing all aspects of her busy life. Informational Gatherings on Becoming Catholic April 21-22, after every Mass Interested in joining the Catholic Church? Have a friend or family member who wants to learn more? Just curious about how the RCIA process works? Join us after Mass in the Fellowship Hall for a short presentation. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and time to talk one-onone at the end. Contact Matt Flynn (632-3562, matthewflynn5@gmail.com) with questions....and have it more abundantly. (John 10:10) Retreats Men s Welcome Experience Saturday-Sunday, April 28-29, St. Clare School Discover what s missing in life and what to do about it while meeting other men, enjoying a weekend off and eating great food. Contact Dan Kimutis (dkimutis@msn.com, 314-4176) or Dave Zimmerer (dbzimm@charter.net, 444-2209) for more information or to register by April 16. Faith Formation Groups Second Saturday Men s Group Saturday, April 14, 5 pm Mass and following Celebrate Easter by attending Mass and then watching Risen with other men from the parish in the church library. Please bring beer to share and money for pizza. Saturday, May 12, 5 pm Mass and following Cook up some Easter joy with Mass and a barbecue in the St. Clare Garden Pavilion. RSVP to Mike Howk (974-4289, mike.howk@gmail.com) by May 7. Bring beer to share. Young Adults Saturday, April 21 Join the Young Adults for A Day of Service in St. Louis. For more information, visit the Young Adults Group of Saint Clare of Assisi - O'Fallon, IL Facebook page or email Jay Davila (jaydavila08@gmail.com). St. Clare Catholic Men for Christ Saturday, April 21, 8 am, Fellowship Hall (7:30 am Rosary) Enjoy breakfast in the Fellowship Hall, followed by helping with a landscaping and clean-up project at the Poor Clares monastery in Belleville. Saturday, May 26, 8 am, Fellowship Hall (7:30 am Rosary) Be nourished with breakfast and Dr. Kai Ngo s story of his faith journey and literal journey from Vietnam to the United States. Guatemala Corner In Guatemala, processions take place throughout Holy Week, as the people prepare for Easter. Gigantic, elaborate floats are carried by hand, the Stations of the Cross are processed throughout cities and people dress in costumes, all to prepare to celebrate the Resurrection breaking the power of suffering, sin and death. Easter celebrations are joyous, with delicious foods, singing, dancing, and fireworks displays across the country.
St. Clare Parish School of Religion Sundays at St. Clare School 10:30 11:40 April 1 April 8 April 15 April 22 April 29 No PSR Easter Sunday No PSR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PSR Class PSR Class Soup Kitchen 2nd Grade Last PSR Class April 1 No Youth Group Easter Sunday April 8 Youth Group 6 7:30 April 15 Youth Group 6 7:30 April 22 Youth Group 6 7:30 April 29 Youth Group 6 7:30 Youth Group Gym Time: Staring April 8, Youth Group will split our time between the Youth Room and St. Clare School gym! Come out and play!! For all 7th and 8th grade youth Food, fun and games! Sunday, April 29 from 5 7 p.m. St. Clare Church Fellowship Hall Parents asked to send desserts or warm snacks. Bring your friends from anywhere! Next event: June 3...Outdoor volleyball Crazy 8 s CLASS OF 2018 CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE April 7 May 6 May 7 Dinner with Fr. Jim (youth only) Sit together at Mass, pizza after Rehearsal 11:40 in church Confirmation at 7:00 p.m. Save the Date! Vacation Bible School July 16 20 For ages 4 10 Please pray for our First Communion Class of 2018 As they prepare to receive their First Holy Communion Next weekend at the 10:30 Mass Zachary Alblinger Avery Baker Luka Bow Diego Cortes Ana Cotto Sofia Cotto Aiden Cruz Hannah Cullen Trevor Dollahon Addyson Fender Trey Filyaw Sophia Fox Alexander Greene Robbie Gremminger Arlo Herbert Kinsley Holzum Avery Hoover Teagan Huber Indy Johaningmeyer Ryleigh Ladowitz Clarence LeChien Andrew Leonelli Logan Luechtefeld Megan Massie Sofia Melendez Isaac Mellenthin William Morgan Clare Naegele Eric Pierce Lauren Price Emma Roberts Joanis Rosario Garrison Schneider Hadley Schulte Gus Smith Madeline Snyder Evan Spellman Will Thoman Gabriella Timpson Ashlyn Toon Ava Triplett Ava Vojak Caleb White Norah Williams
Nick Giebels Adolph and Mary Miller Jan and Truus Giebels Sylvia Kra Larry Christensen Earl and Florence Gildig Carl and Roberta Cope Mr. and Mrs. Carl Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reeb Mrs. Jaunita Zelenka Mr. and Mrs. Howard King James F. Carroll Tom Giger Ryan Gross Gilbert Maier Family John Byrne Family Joe and Martha Repp Holzum Family Jansen Family George Henken Jim Ertel Bill and Marie Hanna Ed Rodowsky Beverly Rodowsky Clete Schwaegel Jean Marie Schwaegel Chris ne Stephans Kayla McNamara Mary E. King John L. Kuharik Sheryl Rupright Geneva Young Ralph Konze Marge Rhodes Frankie Beeche Rose Mary Earley The Beautiful Flowers adorning our Church for the Fifty Days of Easter have been donated in Loving Memory of: Nora Money Elmer and Juanita Johnson Frank Gripp Devin Hockman Alex and Helen Benoit Joe and Carlo a Gonzalez Thomas L. Kovach Jeanne R. Kenney Bernard and Dorothy Henry Nancy Wright Robert and Marilyn Kemp Robert F. Braswell Gregory T. Braswell Pat Nooney Paul Goldberg Lester King Peggy Berens James and Gloria Collins Gary Collins Janice Laquet Tina Kernen Virginia Leninsky Calvin T. Waits Margaret Leninsky Christopher Waits Peter Picchietti Mary Ruth Stewart Nellie Candreia Alice Carroll Wilma Stewart Mae Millikin Joyce Ambs Margaret M. Nigra Joseph J. Nigra Dana J. Nigra Joseph F. Nigra James Riedel Rozalie Hallerman Leo Wells Jean Wells Choi Man Sue Shim Tak Boing Ray and Barb Boos Cass and Lorene Suski R.J. Boos John Suski Ray and Kay Melesky Dylan R. Schottel Edwin R. Wiegers Dorothy Peterson Angie Pocsask Mopsey Pocsask Eric Jines James Mannix, Sr. Jim and Betty Gregory Joan Cavins Clara and William Niermann Evelyn Niermann Howard Missey James Schoen Virginia Kuken Mr. and Mrs. McNeilly Mr. and Mrs. Sabota Fran Engels Bill and Gerry Munie Bill Munie, Jr. Sherral Hicks Ginny Merritt Bud and Audrey Stuewe Walter Woods Family William Butler Family Russell and Eleanor Thoman Victor and Marie Thoman Bernard and Johanna Wille Adele Thoman Joan Kampwerth Roy and Francine Wilson Ted and Pat Gundlach Gundlach and Bann Families Jim and Annie Compton Compton and McFarland Families Frank and Louise Buttimer Clarence and Eva Borkowski Steve Borkowski Rob Buttimer Sarah Buttimer Cecil and Lorene Johnson Charles W. Johnson Al and Bernice Lanter Darrell and Aaron Lanter Mr. and Mrs. Empancho James Collins, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John Collins Mr. and Mrs. Joyal Mr. and Mrs. Agustin Abalos Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kirchgessner Jamie Abalos Danilo Abalos Paul and Florence Arbogast Carl Regutti Lee Strayhorn Family Joe Lemansky Family Frank Strayhorn Family Elizabeth Schlattweiler Carl and Loretta Gregorich Chris Gregorich Robert and Mary Haselhorst Raymond Haselhorst Drs. Michael and Peggy Pavlisin Marcel and Viola Huller John, Dorothy, Liz and Patrick Costello