St. Clare of Assisi, Pray for Us!

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 5, 2014 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. St. Clare of Assisi, Pray for Us! St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church 1411 Cross Street O Fallon, IL 62269 618/ 632-3562 618/ 632-9036 (fax) www.stclarechurch.org Fr. Jim Deiters Dennis Vander Ven Marcia Fix Jamae Shubirg Shirley Seipp John Harter Sr. Carolyn McWatters Tom Docter Jane Dotson Pastor Deacon Parish Secretary Administrative Assistant Business Manager Facilities Manager Liturgy & Music Director Accompanist Family Faith Formation WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Nursery service during the 10:30 Mass. 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 SCHOOL 632-6327 214 West Third Street, O Fallon, IL Milissa Faust Principal Gloria Schmidt Secretary Eileen Yahl Accountant MT. CALVARY CEMETERY 632-7631 Jim Deschesne Sexton PARISH TRUSTEES Michael Crupe John Dempsey ST. VINCENT DEPAUL 632-4270 Emergency Assistance

The Third Extraordinary General Assembly Of the Synod of Bishops October 5 19, 2014 The Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangeliza on Please join together with the Holy Father in asking the Lord for wisdom and help, especially during the two weeks of the Synod. In Rome, in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, prayers will be recited each day in the chapel of the icon, Salus Populi Romani. The faithful, individually but above all in families, are invited to join in these prayers. The suggested prayers include the Prayer to the Holy Family for the Synod, composed by Pope Francis, and inten ons during the Prayers of the Faithful and the recita on of the Holy Rosary is also recommended for the dura on of the synodal assembly. Prayer to the Holy Family for the Synod Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendor of true love, to you we turn with trust. Holy Family of Nazareth, grant that our families, too, may be places of communion and prayer, authen c schools of the Gospel and small domes- c Churches. Holy Family of Nazareth, may families never again experience violence, rejec on and division: may all who have been hurt or scandalized find ready comfort and healing. Holy Family of Nazareth, may the Synod of Bishops make us once more mindful of the sacredness and inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God s plan. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, graciously hear our prayer. Amen. Are you ready to transform your rela onship from everyday ordinary to extraordinary, from good to great? Men are Like Waffles Women are Like Spaghe Drawing on the popular book by the same tle, speakers Sco & Karen Seaborn will offer a dynamic presenta on on how men and women are wired. Come hear how to understand, handle and even embrace our difference. Save the Date! November 15 from 6:15 8:45 p.m. St. Clare Fellowship Hall October 4 Frank Thomas Cheryl Sommer Stacey Hawkins Dannielle Hammes- Wade Collin Holton Alyssa Faigal Dylan Hall Addison Antwiler October 5 Gary Matt David Bendele Linda Britton Laura Rademacher Taylor Haerter McKenna Spilker Allyson Siville October 6 Walt Leninsky Paul Mast Kameron Vrieswyk Beck Markarian Mariah Chapple Violet Tempus October 7 Cheryl Mennerick Joseph Jorn Kim Larcom Sean Hayden Barbara Mendez Nicole Findley Cole Grapperhaus Hannah Sill October 8 Gene Meyer Ely Gillespie Rita Sweetenham Paula Muschler Tony Signore Rich Witt Christian Gansauer Renee Gorton Jennifer Keim Emily Takacs Evan Fleming October 9 Rick Blanchard Donna Meyers Suzie Durnford Mary Jo Guinn Jaime Cotto October 10 Tim Richardson Patrick Furrow Alyssa Oitker Anne Birchem Easton Gavin Zachary Thoman Ramiro Gonzalez October 11 Carol Hendricks Phil Klohr Sarah Garcia October 12 Betty Gregory Pat Donato Jeanette Dempsey Darlyne Newingham John Wilkerson Gene Asbury Shirley Matthews Ty Henson Heather Sherman Rachel Mauch Thomas Fergus Trunk or treat and chili cook-off Friday, October 24 at 6:30 pm St. clare church parking lot Hot Chocolate, Hot Dogs, Chili & Chips You are welcome to bring a crockpot of chili (cook-off is optional) Please bring a non-perishable food item for our Local Food Pantry! Prizes for best decorations and chili cook-off!! Participants: You may arrive by 6 to decorate your cars, Judging begins at 7:00 p.m. For the safety of our children, please plan to stay until 7:30 when the parking lot will be re-opened.

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, October 4 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. Bill Armstrong Sunday, October 5 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Patrick Garde 10:30 a.m. For Our Parish Monday, October 6 Weekday Saint Bruno Priest; Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin 12:00 p.m. John and Mary Furmanek Tuesday, October 7 Our Lady of the Rosary 8:30 a.m. Mass in School Chapel Wednesday, October 8 Weekday No Mass Thursday, October 9 Weekday, Saint Denis, Bishop and Companions, Martyrs, Saint John Leonardi, Priest 8:30 a.m. Mass in School Chapel Friday, October 10 Weekday 7:30 a.m. Ed Koesterer Saturday, October 11 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. For Our Parish Sunday, October 12 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Delmar and Elizabeth Young 10:30 a.m. Josephine Rehkemper Weekly Readings for October 6 12 Monday: Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1b-2, 7-9, 10c; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15; Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Gal 3:1-5; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1b-6; Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 11:27-28 Sunday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14 [1-10] Next Weekend October 11/12 Cantors Saturday 5:00 pm Barb Compton Sunday 8:30 am Karen Jalbert 10:30 am Colleen Mruzick Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Saturday 5:00 pm Brigid & Katelyn Sternberg, Lucia Barragan Tom Grimmig, Ellen Gravlin, Robin Bandy, Lucy Mixen Scott Brown, Mary Vrieswyk, Jeff & Pat Taylor* Lee & Anne Crowe* Sunday 8:30 am Tina Whitlow, Sharon Ripplinger, Mark O Connor Kevin & Linda Rademacher, Kathy DeVan, Pat Day Leslie Goldberg, Kristy Turner, Jeanette Giebels* Jim & Pennie Pavlisin* Sunday 10:30 am Stephanie Chambers, Anne Shambro, Richard Smith Dominic & Rena Sabatino, Margaret Andrasko Patty Klingelhoefer, Mary Anne Burroughs, Laura Jines* Mandi Huelsmann*, Gary Goldberg*, Jane Dotson* Lectors Saturday 5:00 pm Liz Klingler & Dennis Holdener Sunday 8:30 am Bill Matzker & Peggy Haselhorst Sunday 10:30 am Tanja Ramsby & Lindsay Goldberg Servers Saturday 5:00 pm Kelly & Peter Fleming, Liam Kennedy Sunday 8:30 am Amber Borges, Charlie & John Moore 10:30 am Jordan Clary, Tyler Stanton, Hannah Sill Ushers Saturday 5:00 pm Hal Harris, Michael & Carole Dowling Bennett Don Gravlin, Eric Sheesley, Ken Kenney Sunday 8:30 am George Martychenko, Don Proffer, Walt Leninsky Craig Sewell, Eric Bauder, Pat Jurgensmeyer Sunday 10:30 am Jason Holzum, John Fair, Roy Rogge Paulo D Amico, Tyler McDaniel, Paul Garrett Gift Bearers Saturday 5:00 pm Carl, Dawn & Cassidy Lurk Sunday 8:30 am Ryan, Alicia, Madison, Brady & Logan Luechtefeld 10:30 am Jim, Michele, Ava & Ian Taylor Greeters Saturday 5:00 pm Bo, Cyndi, Olivia & Eli Butters Sunday 8:30 am Judy Lemansky, Lee Strayhorn, Judy Wylie 10:30 am Patrick, Dannette, Joseph, William & Lydia Kinsella Sound Board Saturday 5:00 pm Jim Colombo 8:30 am Parker Crain 10:30 am John Gomez Bread Bakers Jane Holba, Stephanie Chambers, Amy Short Children s Word Saturday 5:00 pm Elsa Boysha & Sophia Cherry Sunday 8:30 am Ely Gillespie 10:30 am Michele Ryan Nursery Mary Alexander, Megan Blair, Gail Jurgensmeyer 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, John Chamberland, Luke Claxton, Lesley Coleman, George Covington, Lori Dalton, June Dean, Dennis & Delores Dumstorff, Rita Ferreri, Mildred Gerardi, Mike and Linda Gilkerson, Hannah Grubofski, Patricia Gundlach, Rita Haukapp, Jessica Holmes, Boston Johnson, Rosemarie Jones, Pauline Keller, Dan Kimutis, Dawn Papproth Kuhn, Tom Lampe, Virginia Leninsky, Abelina Leon, Vincent Lepes, Mary Lugge, Mary Molnar, Nona Morgan, Helen Murphy, Margaret Nettles, Katie Paulochk, Thomas Peters, Doris Prosser, Pauline Puttmann, Madelean Sanford, Craig Seipp, Dick Seipp, Diane Gettis-Simmons, Bill Spinninweber, Jean Stogner, Michelle Strube, Pat Thompson, Betty Tomasovich, Kristy Turner, Noah Turner, Jake Van Hook, Stephen Wells, Virginia Woods, Norman Wright Please pray for our military men and women, especially those deployed, and their families that remain at home.

Stewardship Share God s Gifts You have been given wonderful gi s from God...Will you share them? VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FOOD PANTRY AND/OR FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST: Due to an ever-increasing number of clients to be served, Catholic Urban Programs is seeking volunteers to work in the food pantry or as a recep onist at the front desk in their East St. Louis Office located at #7 Vieux Carre Drive (Loisel Village area immediately off Route 157). Office hours are 9 to Noon and 1 4 Monday through Friday. Du es Include: sor ng food, answering phones, stocking shelves, (must be able to li 30 lbs.) gree ng people, packing and distribu ng food boxes, assis ng people with applica ons, direc ng people to proper staff. No experience is required, however, you must enjoy working with the public and have great people skills. If you have a morning or a ernoon available, please call Gerry Hasenstab at 398-5616 ext. 203. HELP WANTED! Vo ve candles have been a fixture in Catholic churches throughout the centuries. Help us honor that tradi on by taking care of the candle racks in our three shrine spaces. Ideally, the racks should be checked and spent candles replaced twice weekly it only takes a half-hour or less to service all three spaces. A few commi ed volunteers can easily share this ministry and lighten the load. This is a GREAT opportunity for families to serve together! Contact Kathy kathysjo@sbcglobal.net, for more informa on. MEMBERS OF THE SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL AND LOUISE DE MARILLAC CONFERENCES will be available in the Fellowship Hall a er all Masses on the weekend of October 18/19. Please plan to join us for a very informa- ve and enlightening conversa on on how we serve impoverished families and individuals with their needs. Sunday, September 27/28 Tithe.$15,731.51 New Church...$ 2,654.01 One man gives freely, yet grows all the richer; Another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Proverbs 11:24 Luke 18 Bringing fun and faith together for an awesome weekend retreat. Jan. 16-18, 2015 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. 10. Cost increases to $80 after Nov. 10 and registration closes on Dec. 16. Register at www.stclarechurch.org or contact your parish youth leader for information. 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. Leaders must attend 2 planning meetings (seniors must attend 3 meetings): Dec. 21: Mass and meeting to follow Jan. 4: Mass and meeting to follow Seniors-only meeting at Nov. 30 begins with 10:30 a.m. Mass and then meeting at St. Clare Church High school leaders: Cost is $40 Payable to St. Clare Church (Luke 18). Registration and payment due Nov. 10 Register at www.stclarechurch.org or contact your parish youth leader for information. College students: Thanks to those students who have volunteered to be a leader at Luke 18. College and adult pre-planning meetings are Nov. 30 (college seniors and juniors only), Dec. 21 and Jan. 4. Remember, you must attend 2 planning meetings with the high school leaders. 2014 LIFE CHAIN...PLEASE JOIN US SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 FROM 2 3:00 We will join in silent prayer with millions across the na on for the sanc ty of life. Our loca on is the corner of Hwy 159 and Hwy 50 in front of the Associated Bank. For more informa on, contact Suzie at 501-425-4591 or jpdford@charter.net

Please join us this weekend for our monthly 24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration which begins at 11:45 on Sunday morning through Monday at 11:45 a.m. Followed by Mass at Noon. May no one use religion as a pretext for actions against human dignity and against the fundamental rights of every man and woman, above all the right to life and the right of everyone to religious freedom CHURCH HISTORY PART 2: Tradi on and Innova on Will be offered on four Thursday nights this fall. All are welcome to a end and learn more about out Church. We will con nue the amazing journey through Church history that we started in the spring, using the videos by Christopher Belli e, Associate Professor of Church History at Kean University. The discussion, led by Kers n and Fred Geiger, will address the interac on between a tradi on of unchanging belief and the development of inven ve ways to describe, each, share and live our faith. October 23 and 30, November 6 & 13 from 7 9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please register at ulm1377@earthlink.net. Guided Prayer Retreat fits into your lifestyle A Month of Guided Prayer: A Retreat in Every day Life In this retreat, you will pray daily on your own and meet one on one (confiden ally) with a prayer guide for one hour each week for four weeks. Morning, a ernoon and evening mee ng mes on Tuesdays, Oct. 21 Nov. 11 at St. Jerome Church in Troy. The retreat begins Sunday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. at St. Jerome Church Hall. Closing of the retreat is celebrated as a group from 9 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. If you cannot a end open and closing, you may s ll par cipate. To register by Oct. 15, call 314-258-9066 or clarenceheller@gmail.com or weekofguidedprayer.org. Love the Madonna and pray the Rosary, for her Rosary is the weapon against the evils of the world today. All graces given by God pass through the Blessed Mother. St. Padre Pio In Praying the Rosary Like Never Before, Dr. Edward Sri, na onally known Catholic speaker and founding leader of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) gives biblical insights and St. John Paul II s prac cal strategies for understanding and praying the rosary. Rooted in Sacred Scripture, the Rosary has been called the Gospel in miniature. In The Holy Rosary, you can pray along with beau ful music blended with subtle voices as the symphony of prayers of this meless treasure is presented by Ma hew Arnold. A great CD for private medita on or family devo on. If you have listened to or read any Lighthouse CDs, we d love to hear your Comments just look for the Comments sec on on the kiosk. Did you know? Forty-three St. Clare parishioners recently spent 20 days of praying a Living Rosary for the intentions of an end to the genocide and persecution going on in the world today. Have you used your weapon of prayer today? Liturgical Ministry Training is required for all who signed up to serve as new liturgical ministers. Attendance is mandatory in order to be included on our schedule beginning in November. Please note upcoming training sessions: Altar Servers Three sessions required, A, B and C A. Friday, Oct 10 from 10 11:30 a.m. or 4 5:30 or Oct 14 from 6:30 8 p.m. B. Weds, Oct 15 from 4 5:30 OR Thurs, Oct 16 from 6:30 8:30 p.m. C. Fri, Oct 17 from 4 5:30 or Thurs Oct 23 from 6:30 8:00 p.m. Banner Bearers: Sun, Oct 5 between Masses Bread Bakers: Wed, Oct 8 from 7 8:30 p.m. or Sat, Oct 11 from 2 3:30 pm or Sun, Oct 12 from 2 3:30 in Church Kitchen Gift Bearers: Oct 11 after 5:00 Mass; Oct 19 after 8:30 & 10:30 Mass for 20 minutes Lectors Three Sessions: Tue, Sept 23 from 7 9 pm AND Tues, Oct 7 from 7 9 pm AND Sun, Oct 26 from 11:45 1:30 Ministers of Holy Communion Two Sessions: Tues, Sept 30 from 7 9 pm Fellowship Hall; Tues, Oct 21 from 7 9 Church Ushers: Thurs, Oct 2 from 6:30 7:30 pm Liturgical Dancers: Sun, Oct 5 from 9:45 10:15

PSR Parish School of Religion www.stclarechurch.org CLASSES MEEET 10:30 11:40 on Sundays at St. Clare School 214 West Third Street Oct. 5 PSR Class Kindergarten & 5th grade Soup Kitchen Oct. 12 No PSR Holiday Weekend Oct. 19 Walk for the Poor Grades 7 & 8 at St. Nicholas Oct. 19 PSR Class Oct. 26 PSR Class Nov. 2 PSR Class Nov. 9 No PSR Holiday Weekend First Reconcilia on/first Communion Parents Mee ng Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall All parents of children who will be receiving these Sacraments during this school year Second graders and older children also needing these sacraments must a end. Free babysi ng provided for children in the nursery and library. Crazy 8 s Funny and Freaky Sunday, Oct. 26 from 5 7 p.m. Fellowship Hall For all students in 7th & 8th grade! All High School Youth are invited to Meet Bishop Braxton Wednesday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m. St. Nicholas Youth Center Gym All youth from St. Clare, St. Nicholas & Corpus Christi are invited to come for conversation with the leader of our diocese. Youth Group Schedule Oct 5 Eucharistic Adoration in Church at 6 then Decision Point Videos and discussion until 7:30 Oct 12 Youth Group: Decision Point videos 6-7:30 Oct 19 Youth Group: Decision Point videos 6-7:30 Pre-Confirmation and Confirmation Parents Make Up Meeting: Sunday, October 5 at 10:35 St. Clare School Cafeteria Confirma on Sponsor Mee ng: Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for sponsors of youth who will be confirmed in 2015 Class. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Life Chain Sunday, October 5 from 2 3:30 p.m. Corner of Highway 159 & 50 in front of Associated Bank. Babysi ng for Parent Mee ng October 16 at 6:45 p.m. in the Church Nursery. Contact Jane at janeadotson@yahoo.com or 632-3562 to volunteer. Confirma on and Pre-Confirma on Walk for the Poor Sunday, October 19 from Noon 2 at St. Nicholas Church. Service Opportunity for all students, parents and sponsors! $5 dona on requested. Please try to a end! Permission slips will be sent home from school and PSR. MONDAY MOMS! Faith Based Study & Prayer Activities, Support Group, Play Time St. Clare Church Nursery 2nd and 4th Mondays each Month 9:30 11 a.m. For more information, call Stephanie at 573-424-6733

ALTAR ANGELS October 11: Jeane e Giebels, Eleanor Henken, Judy Lemansky, Mary McDaniel SENIORS UPCOMING EVENTS! Monday, October 13 Mee ng at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall Meet Belleville News Democrat Food Editor Susan Boyle. Menu is chili mac and fixins! Ques- ons? Call Judy Bugger at 632-4074 or Joan Cavins at 632-3178. CORPUS CHRISTI LADIES CLUB Wed., October 10 at 7 p.m. Ornament Making for the Church and Service Blanket Project Grimm & Gorly Flower Party Wed., November 12 at 6:30 p.m. Join the Corpus Chris Ladies Club as they visit Grimm & Gorly Florist in downtown Belleville. Learn how to make a flower arrangement like the professionals and take it home! Bring a snack to share. Sign up early, space is limited. RSVP to 632-1414 or corpuschris ladiesclub@gmail.com by Friday, Nov. 7. MASS OF HOPE FOR HEALING AND RECOVERY All are invited! If your life has been touched in anyway by mental illness, please join us on Sunday, October 26 at 10:30 Mass at St. Nicholas. A brief gathering will follow for you to ask ques ons, obtain resource informa on and be supported in a Christ-centered environment. Sponsored by the faith-based ministry of the Karla Smith Founda on. CONGRATULATIONS OKTOBERFEST RAFFLE WINNERS! $10,000 Sco Leo; German Food Basket Jim & Be y Deschesne Gateway Grizzlies Helen Costello; Sunday Night Sports Plus Show Richard & Martha Smith; Hemingways Bill Johnson Cooler Doris Huller; Namely Yours Pete Catanese Hard Rock Ki y Luehrs; Play Sta on Sella Roman Daughin Island John Hardt Giving Hope to Children with Cancer Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A in Fairview Heights will be Tuesday, October 14 from 5-8 p.m. And a percentage of your sales go to Kellsie s Hope Founda on. Flyers are available in the gathering space or call the parish office for more details. Annual Pet Blessing In Honor of St. Francis of Assisi Our Earth Concerns Commi ee Invites you to... Sunday, October 5 1:00 p.m. There will be vendors featuring eco-friendly pet products, treats and toys, courtesy of Doggie Day Care of Swansea and Petco of Fairview Hts. All of God s creatures are welcome! Electronic Recycling Event Three Springs Park Saturday, October 18 9 Noon Acceptable Items: Anything that plugs into a wall or takes ba eries! Sponsored by County Board members and RNA Worldwide Computer & Electronic Recycling (registered with Missouri & Illinois EPA) UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE O FALLON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Friday Nights from 8 Midnight Oct. 10 Tim the DJ Oct. 17 Music of Mr. T & the Shakers Oct. 24 Music of Joe Metska Band Oct. 31 Music of The Gentlemen Bandits Call 632-6229 or 314-313-4854 for more information.