Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2017 Trunk or treat!! Friday, October 27 at 6:30 pm St. Clare Church Parking Lot Hot Chocolate, Hot Dogs, Chili & Chips Prizes for best decorated trunk and best chili Please bring a canned food item for our local food pantry! If you are making chili, please bring it to the kitchen by 6 Chili Cook Off And Decorating your Trunk is optional!! 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 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
Music and Liturgy... October 25 Mary Anne Orr Jumping right in from last week, one of the headliners of the Second Vatican Council was the assembly s active role in the liturgy. Through this change, the pipe organ transitioned from accompanying soft Gregorian Chant and playing incidental music, to a strong, supportive presence to lead the assembly in song. While there is unsurpassable value in the Church s treasury of music before Vatican II, the statement below is the essence of what the council calls us to One cannot find anything more religious and more joyful in sacred celebrations than a whole congregation expressing its faith and devotion in song. Musicam Sacram (1967) In recent years, our philosophy of music at St. Clare has shifted to reflect statements such as the above. Though we are one Body of Christ, there are plenty of opinions and preferences to be shared! I know many people who love to listen to contemporary Christian music; others who prefer a more subdued, reflective style of music; and others that prefer the folk style music that debuted after Vatican II. There are more, but I m running out of column space! These and similar styles are certainly spiritually valid, and are effective for personal prayer and intimate group settings. But we have to remember that the nature of the Mass is communal, public, and extroverted. Some parts of the Mass certainly are reflective, but they still call for each person s participation. Even in these moments, all 300 or so people in the pews should be making substantial noise together! I ended last week by mentioning that the organ s function in the Catholic liturgy has always been relative to singing, and how the air-driven nature of the organ reflects that of the human voice. The organ s effortless ability to sustain sound makes it practically and acoustically ideal for leading the assembly. While it may be the leader, a leader is nothing without its followers. No one in the assembly should stay silent your voice is needed! Let everything that has breath give praise to the Lord! Stephen Eros Director of Liturgy & Music Recent Deaths: Kevin Banker, Son of Jeff & Eileen, Brother of Eric Banker Doris Zink, Mother of Caron (Don) Proffer 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. October 21 Dan DeVan Barbara Roark Mary Johnson Jacqueline Muckensturm Ashley Brown Carolyn Joseph Laura Pierre Sean Sheehan October 22 Bob Niermann Denny Walter Eric Marshall Jennifer Camfield Sean Roberts Maddie Signore Kylie Voss Mia Maalouf Mika Bow Eleanor Chambers October 23 Dennis Dumstorff George Martychenko Liliana Fergus Jami Girard Erin Eberhart Chris Stapenhorst Nicole Kimutis Brendan Gallagher October 24 Phil Wise Jim Rubush Janet Seiffert Shawn Donahue Nick Bagby Alexi Cavins Kevin Peifer Julia Millikin Kellen Barackman Margaret Martin Marie Kurkey Chris Gourdine Ryan Coates Hannah Averick Olivia Butters Noelle Matherne Natalie Kunsemiller Sophia Moseder Linus Flint October 26 Margarita Crupe Anne Shambro Mary Gomez Paul Swanson Christopher Clay Christina Chapple Yahaira Salinas Brendan Heins October 27 Elena Russell Viola Sizemore Ralph Moran Franklin Bieri Carl Lurk Terri Leisure Kramer Terrell Ana Cotto 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
MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, October 21 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2:00 Wedding of Taylor Klingelhoefer & Ben Werner 5:00 p.m. Russell and Eleanor Thoman Sunday, October 22 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Alex Emmons 10:30 a.m. James Mannix, Sr. John and Dorothy Wielgus Monday, October 23 Weekday, Saint John of Capistrano, Priest 12:00 p.m. Raleigh Stell Tuesday, October 24 Weekday, Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop 7:30 a.m. Bill and Gerry Munie 8:30 a.m. Mass in School Chapel Wednesday, October 25 (No Mass) Weekday Thursday, October 26 Weekday 8:30 a.m. Mass in School Chapel Friday, October 27 Weekday 7:30 a.m. Brian Hendricks and Goldie Coleman 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 Readings of the Week October 23-29 Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40 Next Weekend: October 28/29 Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Saturday 5:00 Barb Kenney, Jack & Patti Leisure, Len Ratajczyk Nancy Buttimer, Stacey Cutter, April Leo, Kevin Mulheran Ryan & Betsy McCarty, Andrea Picchietti, Richard Ransom, Shirley Suski Sunday 8:30 Ashley Brown, Betty Deschesne, Ely Gillespie, Gary Borges Bob & Michelle Crain, Kathy DeVan, Jaclyn Gross Walt Leninsky, Maggie O Laughlin, Susan Price Linda Rademacher, Susan Wilkerson Sunday 10:30 Steve Bovich, Karen Holzum, Ann Hug, Margaret Andrasko Elizabeth Reichenbach, Ksana Bialick, Mary Anne Burroughs Jay Davila, Heather Ertel, Lindsay Goldberg Mandi Huelsmann, Dominic & Rena Sabatino Readers Saturday 5:00 Faith Rackers & Sella Roman Sunday 8:30 Joe Motowski & Kristine Blair 10:30 Suzanne Huffines & Kathy Sjoquist Servers Saturday 5:00 Will Theismann, Jack Eberhart, Quin Rackers 8:30 Gregory Timpson, Jacob & Jordan Nguyen 10:30 Olivia Meduga, Ryan Clancy, Hannah Sill Ushers Saturday 5:00 Mike Crupe, Ricardo Cumba, Bruce Rackers Paulette Roberg, Scott Voss, John Winkelmann Sunday 8:30 Mark Huller, George Martychenko, Frank Morski Don Proffer, Sharon Ripplinger Sunday 10:30 Gustavo Cotto, Joe Ertel, Jason Holzum Brian Huelsmann, Blaine Phillips, Christopher Stapenhorst Gift Bearers Saturday 5:00 Sunday Hal & Bridgette Harris 8:30 Ryan, Alicia, Madison, Brady & Logan Luechtefeld 10:30 Joe, Roberta, Alex & Allison LaSalvia Greeters Saturday 5:00 Brad & Ashley Kloustermeyer, Anthony & Dominic Federico Vivianne Heirich, Carol Parker 8:30 Muriel Barber, Jaclyn & Catherine Gross, Babe Papproth Jim & Corrine Wright 10:30 Sharon, Garrett & Braden Busch, Margie Carthy, Tom Knaust Ed Lorden, Amanda, Nick, Logan & Gabe Smoot Donna Swanson Sound Board Saturday 5:00 Jett Cates Sunday 8:30 David Schmitz 10:30 Gary Goldberg Bread Bakers Merlie Kirchgessner, Sarah Mattingly, Tanja Ramsby Children s Word Saturday 5:00 Kelly Monroe & Ashley Walker Sunday 8:30 Peggy Snyder & Maddie Blair 10:30 Tanja Ramsby & Hunter Barr Nursery 8:30 Sarah & Oscar Speakes 10:30 Kim Huber & Alexis Cotto 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, 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, Dale Reeser, Grace Regutti, 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.
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. 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 It is in the Church, in communion with all the baptized, that the Christian fulfills his vocation. From the Church he receives the Word of God containing the teachings of the law of Christ. From the Church he receives the grace of the sacraments that sustains him on the way. From the Church he learns the example of holiness and recognizes its model and source in the all-holy Virgin Mary; he discerns it in the authentic witness of those who live it; he discovers it in the spiritual tradition and long history of the saints who have gone before him and whom the liturgy celebrates in the rhythms of the sanctoral cycle. Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2030 Serving with Spirit! Go to stclarechurch.org to RSVP An Evening of Fellowship for St. Clare Parish Volunteers Tuesday, October 24 7 8 p.m. All who volunteer in a parish ministry are invited to this event! Fr. Jim, Matt Flynn and the Stewardship Committee will give an uplifting and informative, one-hour presentation. Afterward, join us for refreshments in the Fellowship Hall. This will be a great opportunity to witness God s grace at work through St. Clare Parish. Please email Jane for childcare at janeadotson@yahoo.com or call the parish office 632-3562. TODAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY a day that leads us to the heart of our Christian faith - leads us to mission! Your generosity on World Mission Sunday supports the work of priests, religious, and lay leaders in the Missions who share our faith with those most in need. This year we can even "chat" with our chief missionary, Pope Francis, and learn more about his missions and missionaries. Learn more at ChatWithThePope.org. Chat - Pray - Give this World Mission Sunday. October 14/15 Tithe: $15,019.00 New Church: $ 4,947.00 One man gives freely, yet grows all the richer; Another withholds what he should give, And only suffers want. Proverbs 11:24
November, The Month of Remembrance 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 accommodate as many photos as possible, please no pictures larger than 8 x 10. November 2 Evening of Remembrance 7 p.m. Evening Prayer at 7 p.m. 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 Stephen at stephene@stclarechurch.org or 618-632- 3562. (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. 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 4 All Souls Day Mass for Deceased Priests, Deacons and Bishops The Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. by Bishop Edward Braxton in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Belleville. There s More to Life!! 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 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 DEVELOP Lasting and Meaningful Friendships ENJOY Fellowship, Food and Fun Contact Dave Zimmer at 618-444-2209 or dbzimm@charter.net Dan Kimutis at 618-314-4176 or dkimutis@msn.com
St. Clare Parish School of Religion Sundays at St. Clare School 10:30 11:40 Oct 22 PSR Class (Soup Kitchen Grade 1) Oct 29 Oct 29 Nov 5 PSR Class Confirmation Sponsor Meeting 1 pm PSR Class (8th Grade Soup Kitchen) Nov 12 1st Reconciliation Luncheon 12 3 Nov 12 No PSR Veterans Day Weekend Nov 19 Nov 26 PSR Class No PSR Thanksgiving Weekend Oct 22 No Youth Group Oct 29 Bowling and Pizza at St. Clair Bowl 6 8 p.m. $8 per person Nov 5 XLT in church at 5:00 Youth Group 6 7:30 p.m. Nov 12 Nov 16-19 Nov 19 Nov 26 No Youth Group Veterans Day National Catholic Youth Conf. No Youth Group Luke 18 Meeting, St Nicholas 11:45 1st Reconciliation Parent Education Meeting Monday, October 23 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall with Fr. Jim. Required meeting for parents of all students who will be preparing for the First Reconciliation and First Communion this year. Babysitting available. Contact Jane at janeadotson@yahoo.com or the parish office at 632-3562. Confirmation Sponsor Meeting Sunday, October 29 from 1 2:15 in the Fellowship Hall. For sponsors of students who will be confirmed this spring. Confirmation Service Opportunities Attention 7th & 8th Grade Students Babysitting in the Church Nursery during parent meetings: Monday, Oct. 23 from 6:45 8:30 pm Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 6:45 8:30 pm 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 Contact Jane at janeadotson@yahoo.com or 632-3562 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 janeadotson@yahoo.com. FIRST RECONCILIATION IS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 AT 10 OR ATTEND PARISH RECONCILIATION SERVICE DEC 14. 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!! 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 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 by November 10 to janeadotson@yahoo.com. Dona ons for postage accepted!
ALTAR ANGELS OCTOBER 28: Yvonne Earley, Connie Garre Bobbi Schaefer, Cathy Sweeney, Carol Williamson VESPERS EVENING PRAYER SERVICE Sunday, October 22 at 6 p.m. in the church. October is Respect Life Month and our Social Jus ce Vespers service this month is for us and our world that we may respect, promote and par cipate in God s gi of life in all of its stages and circumstances from concep on to natural death. John Gomez will offer a reflec on. ANNUAL BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN to benefit Fontebella Maternity Home. Pick up an empty bo le and fill it with loose change or dollar bills. Bo les will be collected in two weeks, November 4/5. ALTHOFF CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Students grades 4 8 are invited to a end with their families on Sunday, October 22 from Noon -2 p.m. Register Online at www.althoffcatholic.org O FALLON HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SPOOKTACULAR 5K RUN/WALK AND KIDS FUN RUN October 28 at 8:30 a.m. at Carriel Jr. High School. Egg & I pancakes served at finish line! Contact Maria Worthing at 975-6138 or www.ofallonhabitat.org for informa on. WHY THE SEACH FOR THE HISTORICAL JESUS MAKES NO SENSE FOR CATHOLICS (and other Chris ans) A Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary Theology Day: Some mes it seems that every month there is a new book on Jesus in Barnes and Noble. In fact the search for the historical Jesus amongst scholars has been going on for over 150 years with li le agreement to show for the effort. This theology day presenta on will explore the history of the search for the elusive Jesus of history followed by a provoca ve sugges on: the search for the historical Jesus makes no sense for Catholics. Instead we should focus on the Jesus presented to us in the Gospels, that is, the real Jesus. October 28, check-in and refreshments from 8:30-9 a.m. and presenta on from 9 to Noon at Saint Teresa of the Child Jesus School and Parish Center, 1108 Lebanon Avenue, Belleville, IL. Free event. Registra on is required: www.collegevillemn.com/theologyday, 320-363-3560 or theologyday@csbsju.edu. 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 erogers@fontebella.org. 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 Center at 618-529-3311 by Oct 27 th. BAPTISM CLASS NOVEMBER 19 AT 1:00 Please call the parish office to register or for more details. HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY Wednesday, October 25 at 2 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 more information, please contact: Ken & Barb Kenney 726-7587 or kj_kenney@sbcglobal.net Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible! Two Great CDs All About Angels!! For young adults and adults, Dr. Mark Miravalle, Professor of Theology and Mariology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, answers the questions, Why did God create angels? How are they different from humans? Are guardian angels found in Scripture? and more, as he explains the nine choirs of angels, their differing roles and hierarchical order, and how much angels can help us if we only ask. Cat Chat!! Cat Chat is a Catholic Audio Show for kids ages 3-11 to help them learn and love their Faith like never before! Using prayer, great conversations, faithfilled stories, and catchy songs, each CD discusses the Catholic Faith while teaching kids powerful lessons for living out their Faith every day. Join Moses the Talking Cat, Papa, Josh, Hanna, and friends for an unforgettable experience!