Palm Sunday April 9, 2017 Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton Bishop of Belleville 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 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! 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 Catholic Church 1411 Cross Street O Fallon, IL 62269 618/ 632-3562 www.stclarechurch.org 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... Make Holy Week Special! I want to offer this special invitation to everyone to make this year s Holy Week a very special one for you and your family. Be sure to mark off on your calendar the extra liturgies for the Triduum: Thursday night, Friday night, and the Saturday Easter Vigil. This is an important time for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles to teach our children about these ancient traditions! In the midst of our very busy lives with sometimes hectic schedules, I ask you to think about what activities you might do without in order to slow down a bit and really celebrate, reflect, and pray over these significant days of remembering the final days of Jesus life and his Resurrection. This could be done in a variety of ways but here are just a few suggestions: Read the Passion story of Jesus trial and death on your own, reflecting on what will be proclaimed at Mass. You can choose between Matthew s version for this year s Palm Sunday or John s version which is always proclaimed on Good Friday (Jn 18:1-19:42) or do both as a comparison of very unique descriptions of the Passion. Choose to FAST from all electronic/game devices(tv, computer, cell phones), for the Triduum (Holy Thursday until Easter morning) at least in the evenings to have more time for reading, praying, or just visiting with family members or a friend. Get all grocery shopping and other errands done by Monday or Tuesday to have more time at home and less running around in order to come Thursday night rested and prepared to really focus on these high holy days. If weather permits, plan some quiet outdoor time for silent walk. And any other creative ideas to make Holy Week a truly holy experience!! God s Peace, Fr. Jim Deiters Tradition of Veiling the Cross and Statues The custom of veiling the Cross and statues from 9th Century Germany is meant to simplify the worship space to concentrate (internally) on the great essentials of Christ's work of Redemption. It originally represented the veil between God and humanity before Christ s Redemptive work. The intent of this tradition is to create a spiritual hunger to see the face of our Savior, Jesus Christ, once again at Easter. The covering of the cross and other spiritual images makes the celebration of Easter much more significant. For Easter morning, the spiritual images and crucifixes are uncovered as symbols of Christ's presence and close proximity after His Resurrection. April 8 Marjorie Hines Matt Heins Camerina Fernandez Jessica Thomas Addison Gomez Kristen Buechler Chad Duckworth Gavin Benedick Luke Terrell April 9 Brian Heisserer Grant Gruenloh Gretchen Ertel April 10 Esther Cortez Cathy Fenton Guy Hemmerle George Randolph Michele Taylor Colin Schmitz Paul McManus Braden Busch April 11 Mison Serrano Steven Newcomb Paul Gorom Carl Walker Lynette McAnulty Barb Smith Caleb Kaiser Mac Truran April 12 Margaret Heinke Beth Badgley Dwayne Turner Michael Hagen Chantelle Friedman Ksana Bialick Kaitlin O Neil John Moore Heather Kenney Anya Kenney Mia Hardimon Michael Hardimon April 13 Angie Minor Sue Kombrink Victoria Parrish Joanna Motowski Andrew Griffing Justin Doyle Jilliam Takacs Alyssa Schneider April 14 Dennis Sandheinrich Tom Pawlow JoAnn Hertzler Craig Sewell Tammy Earley Brandy Range Emily Sill Emily Smith Carter Terrell Lilliam Kalmer Harper Blazier Charlotte Blazier April 15 Laura Spilker John Gremminger Nicole Shelpman Anthony Osburn Logan Spengler Tori Garcia Lyndi Kaufman Julio Antonio Santana Ana Carolina Melendez April 16 Joanne Trias Darren Guttmann Erin Cotto Kyrstle Hatter Zac Crippen Dylan Lyons Mallory Compton Jacob Gass
MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, April 8 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 5:00 p.m. Irmine Jurgensmeyer Paul Louis Sunday, April 9 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 8:30 a.m. Robert, Sally and Raymond Haselhorst Nancy Wright 10:30 a.m. James Mannix, Sr. Monday, April 10 Monday of Holy Week 6:00 p.m. Ron and Mary Lee Hillen Tuesday, April 11 Tuesday of Holy Week 7:30 a.m. No Mass 8:30 a.m. Mass in School Chapel 11:30 a.m. Chrism Mass at the Cathedral Wednesday, April 12 No Mass Wednesday of Holy Week Holy Thursday, April 13 Mass of the Lord s Supper 7:00 p.m. Clete Schwaegel and Albert Babilon Good Friday, April 14 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 3:00 p.m. Sta ons of the Cross 7:00 p.m. The Passion of the Lord Holy Saturday, April 15 Holy Saturday 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Easter Sunday, April 16 The Resurrec on of the Lord 8:30 a.m. Robert and Clara Schachner Elizabeth Ripplinger 10:30 a.m. Esther Range Terry Crupe and Francisco Leon Guerrero Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3ab, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord's Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 -- 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 -- 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 -- 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 -- 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 -- 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Mt 28:1-10 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mt 28:1-10 or (at an a ernoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35 Next Weekend: April 15/16 Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Marie Berry, Jane Dotson, Mary Fleming Leslie Goldberg, Percy Menzies, Frank Morski Mark & Amie O Connor, Laura Polillo, Sella Roman Paulette Roberg, Alex Schillinger, Kathy Sjoquist Sunday 8:30 Fred Favela, Jeanette Giebels, Ely Gillespie Jessica Kalmer, Jim, Pennie, Hanna & Sarah Pavlisin Tom & Mary Lou Pawlow, Chris, Tara & Hannah Sill Sunday 10:30 Stacey Cutter, Jay Davila, Krystle Hatter Dennis Holdener, Karen Holzum, Kitty Luehrs Ann Millikin, Dominic & Rena Sabatino, Shirley Suski Anne Shambro, Richard Smith, Toni Stanton Readers Sunday 8:30 10:30 Servers Ushers Sarah Dotson, Peter Fleming 8:30 Javier Favela, Josie Nieroda, Charlie & John Moore 10:30 Connor Chapple, Aiden Cutter Joseph Kinsella, Tyler Stanton Gary Borges, Don Gravlin, Pat Jurgensmeyer Ken Kenney, Ryan Luechtefeld, John Winkelmann Sunday 8:30 Gary Haselhorst, Pat Jurgensmeyer, Don Proffer Sharon Ripplinger, Craig Sewell, John Winkelmann Sunday 10:30 Joe Barajas, Glen Christensen, Gustavo Cotto Paulo D Amico, Joe Ertel, Blaine Phillips Gift Bearers Sunday 8:30 Jeff, Susan, Evan, Marin & Lauren Price 10:30 Ray, Jennifer & Noelle Matherne Greeters 8:30 Muriel Barber, Judy Lemansky, Babe Papproth Lee Strayhorn, Jim & Corrine Wright 10:30 Suzanne Huffines Family/Jay Smith Family Sound Board Gary Goldberg Sunday 8:30 Gary Borges 10:30 Jim Colombo Bread Bakers Merlie Kirchgessner, Shelley Mank, Laura Polillo Sherry D Amico, Kathy DeVan Banner Bearers 8:30 a.m. Marie Berry, Mary Huller 10:30 a.m. Jim & Kim Sabella Servers for Stations of the Cross Friday, April 14 Ryan Voss, Faith & Quin Rackers Please pray for the sick, their loved ones and caregivers; Jennifer R. Barajas, Wray Barr, Rita Ferreri, Sharon Gage, Tom Giger, Jean Green, Hannah Grubofski, Allison Hartmire, Rita Haukapp, Margaret Heinke, John Kelley, Jessica Holmes, Liz Klingler, Dawn Papproth Kuhn, Abelina Leon, Mary Lugge, Matthew MacAinsh, Nona Morgan, Doris Prosser, Pauline Puttmann, Dale Reeser, Megan Saldanha, Madelean Sanford, Rosa Garcia, Craig Seipp, Mary Ann Seipp, Donna Sparks, Michelle Strube, Betty Tomasovich, Jake Van Hook, Jenny Vogt, Patricia Weiler, Steve Wells, Walter 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.
Voca on Corner We re so glad you are here at Mass. But, who is missing? Preparing the Way As part of our parish s ini a ve to pray for inac ve Catholics, we are sending brief videos from CatholicsComeHome.org to you every Monday this Lent. If you missed the previous emails the videos, you can find them at: www.stclarechurch.org/lent2017 This week s video is about responding to difficult situa ons that some mes keep people away from the Church. To Sign Up for our Weekly e-newsle ers go to stclarechurch.org/enewsle er For more videos, visit: www.catholicscomehome.org/educa onal Guatemala Corner Throughout La n America (Guatemala is no excep on), crucifixes are much more realis c than in the United States. They o en have hair and depict Christ s agony with tortured expressions, postures that convey His pain, and blood flowing from His wounds. For people who live in poverty, depriva on and some- mes oppression, Christ s suffering is a deep part of how they iden fy with Him and His mission to conquer sin and death and bring us new life through His redemp ve suffering. From them, we can learn to turn to Christ not only to help us with our suffering, but also as someone who suffers with us and redeems our suffering, so that, if we bind ourselves to Christ, in the end He will bring good out of the evil we suffer, just as He brought life and salva on out of torture and death. Meet the Sisters in Alton Illinois! Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George Veni Si Amas Retreat April 21-23 For single Catholic Women ages 17-30. Visit www.altonfranciscans.org/events I was born to a Catholic family that valued family prayer and the rosary. It was through an informational brochure that I first heard God s call. I took my final vows in 1997. My parents were supportive because they knew my vocation had truly come from God. I believe the words of Christ: Everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands for the sake of my name will receive a hundred times more. (Mt. 19:29) Sister Jossy Jacob, Sister of Mercy Immaculate, Leechburg, PA, Columbia Dec. 2015, pg. 34. Join us in praying the Divine Mercy Novena St. Clare Church Good Friday at 2:30 p.m. Stations at 3:00 p.m. For the following 8 days (through Sat. Apr. 22) The Diocese of Belleville is sponsoring Divine Mercy Sunday events at St. Clare on Sunday, April 23 from 1:30 3:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet pamphlets are available on the Table in the Gathering Space this weekend. Please feel free to take one home if you prefer to pray the Novena at home. DIOCESAN CATHOLIC SERVICE & MINISTRY APPEAL Thank you to those that already pledged to support the mission of the Church to teach, preach, minister and serve in the name of Jesus through their financial support of Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal. So far $21,917 has been pledged. Our financial target is $37,850. If you have not yet responded, please make every effort to do so. Easter Giving At St. Clare, as at most parishes, we rely on the collections at Christmas and Easter to help offset deficits from the weekly collections. While at the present time, we are holding our own financially, the extra income we receive at Easter is a great help to our budget. For this reason, please be extra generous to your parish in your Easter envelope.
THE TRIDUUM Our parish has a tradi on of praying the Liturgy of the Hours during the Triduum. This year, to help you keep Holy Week Holy from Palm Sunday to Holy Thursday, we are offering addi onal mes for communal prayer. If your days are busy, that s an even be er reason to come recenter through prayer! Monday Day me Prayer at 12:15 p.m. (short service, convenient for people on their lunch hour) Tuesday Evening Prayer at 6 p.m. Wednesday Day me Prayer at 12:15 p.m. (short service, convenient for people on their lunch hour) Wednesday Evening Prayer at 6 p.m. Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord s Supper Eucharis c Adora on Night Prayer Good Friday Morning Prayer Sta ons of the Cross The Lord s Passion Holy Saturday Morning Prayer Easter Vigil 7:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Easter Breakfast following in Fellowship Hall Easter Sunday Masses 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES A New Order of CDs, Books and Pamphlets Coming! Be sure to check out the kiosk in the Gathering Space the next few weekends for some great new talks and books. A great way to grow in your knowledge and faith! Suggested donations: CDs $4 or 3 for $10 Books $5 and Booklets $3; Pamphlets are free. Your feedback on our Lighthouse ministry is greatly appreciated and if there are any topics that are of interest to you, please fill out a comment form on the kiosk and drop it in the payment slot at the bottom. Thank you! Healing Prayer Service for Divorced and Separated April 11 at 7 p.m. at Cardinal Rigali Center 20 Archbishop May Drive, St. Louis 63119 Reflection by Fr. Aaron Nord, Marriage Tribunal Opportunity for private prayer with the Healing Prayer Team On Tuesday of Holy Week, April 11, Bishop Braxton will celebrate the Mass of Chrism at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Belleville. The Mass will begin at 11:30. The Chrism Mass is one of the principal expressions of the life of our Local Church. On this day, the Priests and the Chris an Faithful of the Diocese gather as the Bishop consecrates the Sacred Chrism and blesses the Oil of the Catechumens and the Oil of the Sick. All are Welcome! Rice Bowl Collection Is Holy Thursday Bring your rice bowl to Holy Thursday Mass and place it in the basket in the gathering space. Thank you for supporting the important work of Catholic Relief Services in combating poverty and responding to humanitarian crises throughout the world!
PSR Calendar Parish School of Religion St. Clare School, 214 W. 3rd Street, O Fallon April 2 PSR Class April 9 PSR Class (1st grade Soup Kitchen) April 16 Easter Sunday NO PSR Class April 22 First Communion Practice April 23 NO PSR First Holy Communion April 29 Confirmation students dinner w/fr. Jim April 30 Last PSR Class April 9 Meeting in Youth Room 6-7:30 pm April 16 Easter Sunday No Meeting April 22-23 Retreat at Hoyleton 8 am Sat 4 pm Sun. April 30 Crazy 8 s Minute to Win It Games 5-7 pm VBS Teachers & Adult Leaders Meeting April 10 at 7 p.m. Church Library New Volunteers Welcome!! Youth volunteers Grades 6 & Up needed. Sign up forms coming in April. Training June 10 at St. Clare School 9 10:30 Confirmation Calendar April 13-15 Easter Triduum Required! 7 p.m. Holy Thursday and Good Friday 8 p.m. Saturday Easter Vigil April 29 Dinner with Father Jim (youth only) Sit together at 5:00 Mass, then pizza and discussion in the Fellowship Hall May 13 Rehearsal 10:00 a.m. in Church with sponsors. Turn in your service logs and Mass Journal by rehearsal. May 15 Confirmation Mass 7:00 p.m. Students arrive by 5:50; Sponsors 6 Confirma on Service Opportuni es Fill Easter eggs for parish Easter egg hunt: 11 a.m. Thursday, April 13 in the Fellowship Hall. Easter Egg Set Up: 9 & 11 a.m. Easter Sunday Email janeadotson@yahoo.com to sign up to help. College Care Packages...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 to janeadotson@yahoo.com by April 20. Dona ons for postage accepted! Easter Egg Hunt! Easter Sunday, April 16 After 8:30 & 10:30 Mass on the front lawn of church...bring your own basket! 1st Communion Rehearsal Saturday, April 22 at 9:30 a.m. at Church For students receiving First Communion On Sunday, April 23 Only If You Mean It High School Youth Retreat From 8 am April 22 to 4 pm April 23 Hoyleton Children s Home Find out how to make your faith the center of your life Faith Sharing, service, food and fun with no outside distractions. Register with youth leader, Karen at Youth Group or email janeadotosn@yahoo.com by April 11. cost is $15.
ALTAR ANGELS APRIL 15: Arlene Cruz Peel, Kathy DeVan Linda Riedel, Sharon Ripplinger HELP PREPARE OUR CHURCH FOR PALM SUNDAY! The Art and Environment ministry welcomes extra hands this coming Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to Noon. Ques ons? Contact Kathy Sjoquist at kathysjo@sbcglobal.net or 618-974-1380. PREGANANCY CARE CENTER ANNUAL DINNER AUCTION Saturday, April 22 at 5:30 p.m. at McCormick Center in Belleville. Dinner at 6:15 p.m. Tickets: Ages 13 and older $18; Children ages 5 12 $7.50; Four and under free. For ckets, please write to: Connie Reitano, PCC 309 Roanoke Drive, Belleville, IL 62221 or call Connie at 277-8571 or email to PCCDinnerAuc on@gmail.com Reserva ons due by Friday, April 15. For ques ons/ dona ons, call Kathy at 830-1147 or Gloria at 235-6797. GARDEN HELP NEEDED! If you would be interested in helping to plant, water, weed and harvest our Flower and Vegetable Gardens this spring and summer, please call Bill at 741-6012. Fundraiser! Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your food purchase to St. Clare Youth Group When you give the flyer to your server on Sunday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flyers available after Mass in Gathering Space! Mark your calendars for the 8th annual Saint Clare Easter Eggstraordinaire 3 Mile Run with Kids Fun Run and Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 15. The race begins at 9 a.m. at Rohr Field. Calling all Cooks! Come share your heritage by cooking food & sharing samples at the Parish Pentecost Festival Sunday, June 4 St. Clare Church Vacation Bible School July 17 21 St. Clare School From 9 Noon for ages 4-10 Registration coming soon! East Lawn 11:30 2:30 Food booths needed to represent your ethnicity or unique region of US. Get a group of family or friends together and plan to prepare food samples! Call the parish office for more information!