Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 9, 2016 Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Bishop of Belleville 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 until 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, Pray for Us! St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church 1411 Cross Street O Fallon, IL 62269 618/ 632-3562 www.stclarechurch.org 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 SCHOOL 632-6327 214 West Third Street, O Fallon, IL Milissa Faust Principal Gloria Schmidt Secretary Eileen Yahl Accountant 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 MT. CALVARY CEMETERY 632-3562 Jim Deschesne, Sexton PARISH TRUSTEES Michael Crupe John Dempsey ST. VINCENT DEPAUL 632-4270 Emergency Assistance
From Our Pastor... Giving Our Gifts for God s Glory! This week we kick-off our Stewardship of Time and Talent process in which we pray, discern and commit to God a portion of our time to serve in the ministries of our parish. By now you should have received in the mail a booklet that describes the various ministries we offer at St. Clare that meet our own parish needs as well as serving those in need of our area. Next weekend each household will process to the Altar with their commitment card, turning over to God part of our time that He Himself has given to us as a gift for His Kingdom. Remember that in the spring we already had our sign-ups for the liturgical ministries of the parish. This booklet and commitment weekend is for the other 60+ ministries beyond serving God at Mass. For those who are new to the parish as well as those of us who have been around for many years, be sure and read through the details of what each ministry does and discern how your own time and talents match up to be of service. Or choose a ministry that stretches and challenges you! There is much to do around your parish home from assisting the poor and marginalized of our area, to mowing the grass, gardening, teaching children, babysitting in the nursery, and many more. There is something for everyone to help out and use your baptismal gifts! Thanks to all of you who already give generously of your time for your parish and God. Your selfless service strengthens or parish and truly builds up the Body of Christ. Praise God from Whom all blessings flow, Fr. Jim Deiters Recent Death: Clete Schwaegel, Husband of Dorothy, Father of Cheryl, Jackie, Joan and Deanna. May he rest in the peace of Christ. Trunk or Treat!! Friday, October 28 at 6:30 pm St. Clare Church Parking Lot Hot Chocolate, Hot Dogs, Grilled Cheese, Chili, Chips Prizes for best decorated trunk and best Chili Participation in trunk decorating & chili judging optional Participants arrive by 6 Judging begins at 7 For the safety of our kids, Please plan to stay until 7:30 when parking lot will be re-opened! Bring canned food item for our local food pantry! October 8 Quinn Graham Gene Meyer Ely Gillespie Rita Swettenham Paula Muschler Tony Signore Rich Witt Christina Gansauer Jesus Tavares Jennifer Keim Emily Takacs Evan Fleming October 9 Rick Blanchard Diane Kimble Donna Meyers Mary Jo Guinn Richard Baker Jaime Cotto Laura Baker Jakob Thomas October 10 Tim Richardson Patrick Furrow Alyssa Oitker Anne Birchem Easton Gavin Zach Thoman October 11 Carol Hendricks Sarah Garcia October 12 Betty Gregory Pat Donato Jeanette Dempsey Darlyne Newingham John Wilkerson Gene Asbury Ty Henson Theresa Moore James McDonald Heather Sherman Rachel Mauch Tom Fergus October 13 Ed Navales Nancy Karrigan Jeff Sjoquist Collette Hughes Cathi Ponciroli Troy Bedard Bruce Rakers Luke Epplin Drew Reiniger Tyler Geis Addie Smith October 14 Carol Williamson Loir Allison Suzanne Rupright Jacob Jurich Mariah Stephens Jake Tipton Penelope Phillips October 15 Leslie Strand Armando Orozco- Silva Theresa Shamblin Gerardo Saenz Brittany Schmidtke Lilly Siville Marshall Harris Kayla Kalmer Kerry Yost Thomas Moseder October 16 Jerry Stephens Joe Minor Damian Rangel Rick Jurich Haley Holton Kirstie Chapple
MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, October 8 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5:00 p.m. John and Eunice Beck Sunday, October 9 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 a.m. Clara Schachner 10:30 a.m. For Our Parish Monday, October 10 Weekday 12:00 p.m. Ed Koesterer Tuesday, October 11 Weekday, St. John XXIII, Pope 7:30 a.m. Jacqueline George 8:30 a.m. Mass in the School Chapel Wednesday, October 12 No Mass Weekday Thursday, October 13 Weekday 8:30 a.m. Mass in the School Chapel Friday, October 14 Weekday, Saint Callistus I, Pope and Martyr 7:30 a.m. Helen Murphy Saturday, October 15 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5:00 p.m. Russell and Eleanor Thoman Sunday, October 16 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 a.m. Goldie Coleman 10:30 a.m. For Our Parish Weekday Readings October 10-16 Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 -- 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1-6; Lk 11:47-54 Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Ex 17:8-13; Ps 121:1-8; 2 Tm 3:14 -- 4:2; Lk 18:1-8 Next Weekend October 15/16 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Nancy Buttimer, Dennis Holdener, Nancy Karrigan Barb Kenney, Jack Leisure, Ann Millikin, Lucy Mixen Leonard Ratajczyk, Sella Roman, Shirley Suski Brigid, Katelyn & Stephanie Sternberg Sunday 8:30 Marie Berry, Ashley Brown, Jeanette Giebels Leslie Goldberg, John Gomez, Michael Howk Suzanne Huffines, Percy Menzies, Jim & Pennie Pavlisin Caron Proffer, Kristy Turner, Tina Whitlow Sunday 10:30 Margaret Andrasko, Mark Arbogast, Lea Bautz Heather Ertel, Lindsay Goldberg, Kitty Luehrs Maggie O Loughlin, Laura Pacatte, Elizabeth Reichenbach, Paulette Roberg, Toni Stanton Samantha Vojak, Betsy Weinel Lectors Steve Hughes & John Jackson Sunday 8:30 Pamela Wiederholt & Winnie Kenney 10:30 Patty Klingelhoefer & Corinne Saplin Servers Ushers Thomas Jackson, Alyssa Thoman, Isabelle Wohlgemuth 8:30 Mason Wiederholt, Olivia Harris, Liam Kenney 10:30 Sarah Dotson, Nolan Gavin Theresa Bevers, Noah Cutter, Josh Gansauer Ken Kenney, Scott Leo, Richard Ransom Sunday 8:30 Doug Gross, Mark Huller, Pat Jurgensmeyer Walt Leninsky, George Martychenko, Sharon Ripplinger Sunday 10:30 Joe Barajas, Matt Chambers, Joe Ertel Tyler McDaniel, Zakharie Stoll, TJ Vojak Gift Bearers Bruce, Amy, Faith & Quin Rackers Sunday 8:30 Ken, Jeanne & Emily Smith 10:30 Dan & Tara Ashbaker Greeters Brad & Ashley Kloustermeyer Anthony & Dominic Federico 8:30 Suzanne, Whitney, Jacob, Joshua & Noah Huffines 10:30 Christopher, Amy, Nora, Grace & Aiden Stapenhorst Sound Board David Schmitz Sunday 8:30 Jacob Nguyen 10:30 Jim Colombo Bread Bakers Dannette Kinsella, Tanja Ramsby, Samantha Vojak Children s Word Ian Ratajczyk Sunday 8:30 Renae Pierre & Megan Blair 10:30 Megan Bovich & Hunter Barr Nursery 10:30 Amanda Mergen & Jaclyn Gross Please pray for the sick, their loved ones and caregivers; may they never lose sight of the love of God Jennifer R. Barajas, Wray Barr, Shirley Carroll, Linda Cipfl, Yasuko Estabrooks, Rita Ferreri, Mildred Gerardi, Tom Giger, Jean Green, Hannah Grubofski, Raymond Haselhorst, Rita Haukapp, Margaret Heinke, Dee Hocher, Jessica Holmes, Emil Kirchgessner, Liz Klingler, Ami Kovach, Dawn Papproth Kuhn, Abelina Leon, Mary Lugge, Matthew MacAinsh, Shawnee Magparangalan, Nona Morgan, Doris Prosser, Dale Reeser, Pat Reeser, Megan Saldana, Madelean Sanford, Craig Seipp, Mary Ann Seipp, Richard Smith, Betty Stogner, Betty Tomasovich, Jake Van Hook, Jenny Vogt, Patricia Weiler, Steve Wells, Virginia Woods If you have a family member that is homebound due to illness or hospitalized, please call the parish office. Please pray for our military men and women, especially those separated from loved ones by deployment.
The Works of Mercy can sometimes seem like heroic and remote events, like Mother Teresa s work in Calcutta. Come learn how the Works of Mercy can be daily, accessible activities. One of our parishioners, Margarita Crupe, will give a short talk on the meaning she finds in attending and participating in funeral Masses. There will be time for questions and discussion afterwards. Saturday, November 5th after 5pm Mass Sunday, November 6th between Masses In the Fellowship Hall *Other dates featuring Works of Mercy will be scheduled in the future.* Consecration to Jesus through Mary November 3 December 8 The surest, easiest, shortest and most perfect means to becoming a saint. (St. Louis de Montfort) Registration October 15/16 Cost $6 for book Optional Participant Pack with Book and Workbook available through the Lighthouse link on homepage of stclarechurch.org ($30) First Meeting November 3 at 7 8:15 p.m. Fellowship Hall Want to transform your work, your marriage, family and your life, but don t have time? Learn how to have a relationship with Jesus Christ through Our Blessed Mother, Mary. Join us on Nov. 3 as we begin a 33 day preparation for Marian Consecration. For 5 weeks, we ll individually read about and reflect on four great Marian giants: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Mother Teresa and St. Pope John Paul II. They ll teach us the secrets to drawing closer to the Heart of Jesus through the Heart of Mary. In our optional weekly meetings, Thursday evenings from Nov. 3 Dec. 10 (no meeting Thanksgiving week) from 7 8:15 p.m., we ll share our insights within small groups and watch a 30 minute video by popular author and speaker, Fr. Michael Gaitley. Please contact Lucy Ueda at LucyNJ01@hotmail.com or 726-7580 for more information and registration. The St. Louis Archdiocese is sponsoring their 40th Annual Respect Life Convention Sunday, October 16 at the St. Charles Convention Center The keynote speaker is Sr. Grace Dominic, from the Sisters of Life. Registration can be done online at STLRespectLife.org or by calling 314-792-7555. For carpooling information, please notify Mary Fleming at mbflem@sbcglobal.net or 977-1544. Mystery & intrigue! Fontebella Maternity Home is sponsoring a Murder Mystery Dinner at The Grille at the Mansion Friday, October 14 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 person and can be purchased online at www.fontebella.org. Click on Events. Centering Prayer at St. Clare 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each Month 6:45 8:30 p.m. Church Library Please call Parish Office for details. Join us October 12 & 26 VOTING WITH A CATHOLIC CONSCIENCE Join us Monday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of reflec on on the moral principles that relate to key poli cal, social and economic issues in the upcoming elec- ons. Presented by members of the Social Jus ce Team and Adult Faith Forma on Commi ee, this event focuses on the Church s teachings on moral principles that relate to key poli cal, social and economic issues in the upcoming elec ons. We will consider the Church s teaching and party pla orms on these issues and will also discuss how to approach the elec ons for president, congressional representa on, state governance and local posi ons. Helpful Strategies for Fall Weather: Fall provides a lot of opportunities for energy and monetary savings as well as home and yard care. We don t need to heat or cool our homes...we can just open our windows for fresh air. And, as winter comes, bundle up a little more inside and set the thermostat lower...it saves energy and a surprising amount of money. Cleaning gutters is a pain, but it prevents water and ice build up in the winter, saving us money and keeping roofing and insulation materials out of the landfills. Check your attic insulation levels and consider adding drapes or storm windows to help keep warm air in and cold out! Stay tuned for more tips next week!
Connecting Music to Mass October 9, 2016 Today s readings are found at #1175 in the hymnal. We continue to focus on faith this week in the Liturgy of the Word. I d like to use the responsorial psalm refrain as the central point of today s readings and music The Lord has revealed to the nations His saving power. The first revelation to focus on today is the healing of leprosy. The passage from the first reading focuses on the healing of Naaman, and the enthusiastic gratitude he shows the Lord. We miss something by taking this passage out of context. When the Prophet Elisha initially sent Naaman the message, Go and wash seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will heal, and you will be clean, Naaman was angry because of the simplicity of the ritual. Naaman was a powerful military commander, so he wanted something grander. Eventually he listens to the prophet and is healed. His actions, then, not only express gratitude, but also conversion, devotion, and a willingness to serve. We sing a paraphrase of Psalm 34 during communion. The lament-sounding refrain, The Lord hears the cry of the poor, is juxtaposed with the verses that give God praise. Connecting to today s responsorial psalm we give praise to God for what he has done for us! Naaman s actions of gratitude are echoed in the gospel when one of the ten who was healed comes back to thank the Lord. This one was a Samaritan, a foreigner looked down upon by society. Jesus tells him, your faith has saved you. Trace back to the responsorial psalm The Lord has revealed to the nations The justice, kindness, and faithfulness of the Lord are not for certain people, but for anyone who is willing to follow even an outcast. Our opening hymn - In Christ There Is No East or West (#832) - reflects the message that salvation is available to all, and that in Christ, we are one! St. Paul teaches an invaluableble lesson in his letter to Timothy. He uses his imprisonment to communicate the power of the Word of God. The Lord has revealed to the nations His saving power. Indeed, as Paul says, the Word of God is not chained! Remember the homily last week? Faith is an attitude of trust that God will provide. With that attitude, what if we used our afflictions to preach the gospel? The recessional hymn recounts the many miracles of Jesus public ministry. The third stanza echoes the responsorial psalm Let us sing with joy and gladness, seeing what our God has done and the idea that God s love is universal Praise the One who makes us one. The Word of God is not chained in faith, go and share it! Stephen Eros Director of Liturgy & Music Catholic Men for Christ - October 2016 Pilgrimage and Monthly Meeting The St. Clare CMFC October activities will include the opportunity to make a Jubilee Year of Mercy pilgrimage to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis on Saturday, October 15. We will leave the St. Clare parking lot at 7 a.m. so that we can attend the 8 a.m. Mass at the Basilica. We will also have a meeting will be held on Saturday, October 29th. Our guest speaker will be Matt Flynn who will discuss the Pope Francis encyclical, Laudato Si. We will start the meeting at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel for prayer, refreshments and fellowship from 8-8:30 in the Fellowship Hall, and Matt s talk from 8:30-10 a.m. There will be time after the talk for Q&A and discussions and all men are invited. Our Mission is to provide a venue for prayer, fellowship and spiritual nourishment for the men of St. Clare parish and to be a springboard into greater commitment and involvement of the life and ministries of our parish. We meet on the fourth Saturday morning of each month, parish event calendar permitting, and offer a program of guest speakers, informative/instructional Catholic videos or other Catholic Topic of the Month that won t involve any advanced preparation time for anyone that wants to attend. Just come and be fed, both literally and spiritually! October 1/2, 2016 Tithe New Church $16,271.00 $,896.00 One man gives freely, yet grows all the richer; Another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Proverbs 11:24 PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY RALLY Saturday, October 15 at Noon Our rally will be one of over 14,000 rallies that will take place all across the United States on that day. Please join us in offering repara on for the sins and offenses commi ed against Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to fervently pray for the conversion of the United States. America definitely needs a divine solu on to its spiritual, moral and economic problems. Come pray with us! The rally will take place at 202 Marilyn Drive (Hwy 50 near South Lincoln) in O Fallon. Contact Mary at 416-1616 for more informa on.
PSR Parish School of Religion St. Clare School, 214 W. 3rd Street, O Fallon Calendar Oct 9..No PSR Columbus Day Weekend Oct 16.Class 10:30 11:40 Oct 20.1st Communion/Reconciliation Parent Meeting in Fellowship Hall Oct 23...Class 10:30 11:40 Oct 30...Class 10:30 11:40 Oct 30..Confirmation Sponsors Meeting 1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall Registration still available Contact Jane at janeadoton@yahoo.com or 632-3562 for more information. First Reconciliation Parent Education Meeting Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. In the Fellowship Hall with Fr. Jim Girls Group Meets 6 7:30 p.m. Open to all high school girls from any parish and any faith. We meet in the youth room on the lower level of St. Clare School Oct 11..Taco Tuesday at Knights of Columbus Hall Oct 25...Let s talk about the Day of the Dead AKA All Saints Day Nov 8....Pray and Relax; Yoga Session! Nov 22..No Meeting Dec 6...Bracelets and prayers for our female friends in Guatamala Dec 20....Christmas Party For more information, please contact Alex Garza 830-708-8800 or a_garza1022@yahoo.com She is clothed in Strength & Dignity & she laughs without fear of the future...proverbs 31:25 Youth Group meets in the Youth Room lower level of St. Clare School Oct 9 No Youth Group Oct 16 Youth Group Meeting 6 7:30 p.m. Oct 23 How Safe are you in Cyber Space? Det. Carl Walker 6 7:30 p.m. Oct 30 A Night in the Mortuary Come tour Wolfersberger Funeral Home and hear Kim Sabella explain Catholic Funerals. Parents welcome, refreshments served. 6 7:30 p.m. Confirmation Service Opportunities Thursday, October 20 from 6:45 8:30 p.m. Babysi ng children in the nursery while parents a end the First Reconcilia on parent mee ng. Contact Jane at 632-3562 or janeadotson@yahoo.com to sign up to help. Confirmation Sponsors Meeting Sunday, October 30 at 1:00 p.m. St. Clare Fellowship Hall For sponsors of students who will be confirmed this spring. Crazy 8 s Fun Games For all 7th & 8th grade youth Sunday, October 30 5 7 p.m. St. Clare Fellowship Hall Soda and snacks served Bring your friends from anywhere! Parents invited to help out with food and games. Next event is Nov. 20 Thinksgiving Totally Trivia
ALTAR ANGELS OCTOBER 15: Arlene Cruz-Peel, Kathy DeVan, Linda Riedel, Sharon Ripplinger NEXT BAPTISM CLASS IS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 AT 1 PM IN THE CHURCH LIBRARY For Parents that have not a ended class. SAINT CLARE SENIORS are going to visit the Amish Country in Arthur, Illinois on Tuesday, October 18. We will leave St. Clare Church parking lot at 10:00 am so that we arrive for our 12: noon, Family Style (all you can eat) meal in the home of Doris Yoder. We will have me for sightseeing and shopping. If interested please call Pat Musser, 632-2332. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT FUNDRAISER Sunday, October 9 from 5 8 p.m. Eat at McAlister s Deli in Shiloh and 10 percent of all sales will support the project to install an irriga on system for a new garden next to the St. Clare Chapel. THANK YOU to everyone who made the Oktoberfest Raffle such a huge success. Special thanks go to the following who donated prizes: Tara Ashbaker and The Hardrock Café, Kathy and Jeff Sjoquist, Pat Jurgensmeyer, Rita Zinn, Chris e Maggi and Dierbergs, Jim and Be y Deschense and Hemingways Restaurant and Don Gravlin. The prize winners include: $10,000 - Sco Crouch of Lincoln Surgical, one of our sponsors TV - Joseph LaSalvia $100 Gas Card - the Deiters' sisters Wagon- Mark White Hardrock $100 gi card - Travis Ha an Oktoberfest basket - Clete Schwaegel $50 ACE Hardware card - Tim Steurer $50 P.F Changs gi card - Robert Cullen $50 Hardrock gi card - Kim Sabella $25 Dierbergs gi card and cookbooks - Amy West $25 Hemingways gi cer ficate - Chris Ar me Headphones - Joe Rule Jawbone UP Ac vity Tracker - Felicia DeGonia Yardgame - Peggy Snyder Luke 18 Bringing fun and faith together for an awesome weekend retreat. Jan 13 15, 2017 at St. Clare School A special invitation to eighth-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 Church Luke 18 Registration and payment due Nov 8 Cost increases to $90 after Nov 8 and registration closes Dec. 12 Register at www.stclarechurch.org/luke18 High school students: Be a leader at Luke 18. Share your faith with our eighth-graders and help host this retreat to make a difference in their lives. You must apply for one of the limited number of leader positions. Leader applications will be available on parish websites Oct. 8-Nov. 8. Leaders must apply and pay by the deadline. No late applications will be accepted. Leaders must attend 1 planning meeting (seniors must attend 2 meetings): Nov. 27 seniors-only meeting: 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Clare and meeting to follow Dec. 18 all high school leaders : 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Nicholas and meeting to follow Jan. 8 all high school leaders: Noon meeting at Corpus Christi Parish Hall High school leaders: Cost is $40 Payable to St. Clare Church (Luke 18). Application and payment due Nov. 8 Register at www.stclarechurch.org/luke18 starting Oct. 8 or contact your parish youth leader for more information. College students: Thanks to those students who have volunteered to be a leader at Luke 18. College and adult preplanning meetings are Nov. 27 (college seniors and juniors only), Dec. 18 and Jan. 8. Remember, you must attend 2 planning meetings with the high school leaders.