Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 4, 2016 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 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 Ed Seipp Patrick Jurgensmeyer Stephen Eros Jane Dotson Matt Flynn St. Clare of Assisi, Pray for Us! Pastor Deacon Parish Secretary Administrative Assistant Business Manager Facilities Manager Music and Liturgy Director Family Faith Formation Adult Faith and Mission 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 MT. CALVARY CEMETERY 632-3562 Jim Deschesne, Sexton PARISH TRUSTEES Michael Crupe John Dempsey ST. VINCENT DEPAUL 632-4270 Emergency Assistance
The Gift of The Anointing of the Sick Jesus came to heal the whole person, body and soul. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is, first and foremost, a way of mediating an encounter with Christ who heals us and makes us whole. It can be bestowed on Catholics who suffer from possibly life threatening illnesses or conditions or from the effects of frailty and old age. Catholics who are about to undergo a serious medical operation should receive it as well. Through the anointing, we hope and pray for healing and wholeness. When we see Jesus in the Gospels, He seems to heal people all the time. The blind, deaf, and mute are often beggars. Paralytics suffer the same way. People possessed by demons were feared and avoided. Those with contagious diseases, like leprosy, had to live on their own or in colonies with others similarly afflicted. Others, like the woman with the hemorrhage, would have been considered unclean. Jesus does not just heal them, he sends people to the Temple to show they are clean, tells them to return to their families, allows them to participate in society, and removes the stigma that they or their family must somehow have sinned. Jesus doesn t just heal. He lets them be whole. When we celebrate the Anointing of the Sick during Mass, we do the same thing. We let those who are suffering from the afflictions of poor health, disorders, and diseases know that they are still a part of us because one of the things illness and age can do is to separate and isolate us from our community. We pray for health and spiritual strength, recognizing that, even if there is no physical recovery, the Holy Spirit still bestows peace, courage, and the grace to persevere. Our presence and support can also help those who receive the Anointing of the Sick continue to be made whole through God s grace. Because of this emphasis on spiritual wholeness and health even before physical healing, the prayers and anointing include a petition for God s mercy and forgiveness, something we all need to be assured of. Our Communal Anointing of the Sick will take place Saturday, September 10 at the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Even if you and your loved ones are healthy, please come to this beautiful celebration to support and pray for the members of our community who are in need of healing and strength. Recent Death: Deacon Bob Lippert, formerly served as Deacon at St. Clare in 1997 1999 before being assigned as pastoral associate at St. Anthony Parish in Beckemeyer. We extend our prayerful sympathy to his wife, Lucille, and his children, and his entire parish family. May he rest in the peace of Christ. September 3 Jaye Smith Stephanie Braswell Lori RoosEvans Bev Parker Lona Moore Ann Hug Patrick Cortez Vincent Cortez Luke Winkelmann Kody Turner Joy Abalos September 4 Marion Graminski Caitlin Fuld Jenna Druse Alex LaSalvia Sami Dunker Carter Mattingly Max Thurston September 5 Betty Deschesne Christy Wohlgemuth Lisa Harter Sophia Wilkerson Peter Fleming September 6 Dorothy Schildroth Kevin Boewe Stephanie Favela Chris Kazmierczak Brady Steinkamp Tyson Voss September 7 Mary Ann Wright Jeannie Haukapp Linda Cipfl Pat Reeser Sharon Czosnyka Mark Stevens Mike Chell Jordan Olufson September 7 Continued Genevieve Collins Zachary McDaniel Justine Robinson Stephanie Sternberg September 8 Lesley Coleman Matthew Shambro Tom Reichenbach Nicholas Fleming Mark Prozinski Olivia Harris Kadin Stewart September 9 Don Tweedel Troy Nastoff Rob Murphy Adrienne DeGonia September 10 Vicki Novack Greg Ratermann Chris Gass Chip Dollahon Ryan Voss Elizabeth Burton September 11 Stephanie Walter Gaby Protocollo Tyler Schwarz Tristen Fornes Joanis Rosario Trey Filyaw Kate Wrigley Blaise Magparangalan
MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, September 3 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5:00 p.m. For Our Parish Sunday, September 4 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 a.m. James Carroll 10:30 a.m. Fr. Robert Levis 11:30 a.m. Eucharis c Adora on Monday, September 5 11:30 a.m. Benedic on Weekday Blessed Theresa of Calcu a, Religious 12:00 p.m. Ron and Mary Lee Hillen Tuesday, September 6 Weekday 7:30 a.m. Rita Rehkemper 8:30 a.m. Mass in the School Chapel Wednesday, September 7 No Mass Weekday Thursday, September 8 The Na vity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 a.m. Mass in the School Chapel Friday, September 9 Saint Peter Claver, Priest 7:30 a.m. Bill and Gerry Munie Saturday, September 10 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5:00 p.m. For Our Parish Sunday, September 11 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 a.m. Cletus Becherer 10:30 a.m. James Mannix, Sr. Weekday Readings September 5 11 Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12; Lk 6:6-11, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass "For the Blessings of Human Labor," nos. 907-911 Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-17; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Ps 84:3-6, 12; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18; Lk 6:43-49 Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 [1-10] Oktoberfest 2016 takes place Saturday, September 24...that s just three weeks away! Stop by the Oktoberfest tables in the Gathering Space after Mass today to: Volunteer online at stclarechurch.org/ofest or after Mass to set up or tear down and clean up the Fest grounds Sign up to work shifts in a stand or to help prepare and serve our homemade German dinner Make a donation, large or small. We ve got a long wish list to choose from! Purchase raffle tickets for our fabulous Big Otto and Li l Otto raffles Learn about our great new game, the crowd-pleasing I Dood It! Support the parish and promote your business as an Oktoberfest sponsor Meet the Oktoberfest Committee and find out how to get involved If you missed it last week, look on the table in the Gathering Space for the flyers with contact information for our Committee Chairs, lots of details about the Fest and much, much more! You ll also find a starter supply of tickets for our two raffles. We ask that EVERY parish household participate by BUYING AND SELLING RAFFLE TICKETS...and this year you won t want to be left out as there will only be 250 tickets sold for our $10,000 Big Otto Raffle! Oktoberfest is St. Clare s biggest annual fundraiser, with proceeds going to help pay down the mortgage on our new church. We truly count on every parish household to be a part of this important effort! Your contributions will make our 16th Annual Oktoberfest a Sweet Success!! 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, Joe Burroughs, Shirley Carroll, Linda Cipfl, Yasuko Estabrooks, Rita Ferreri, Kathleen Flynn, 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, Clete Schwaegel, 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.
In Honor of the Canoniza on Of Mother Teresa on September 4, 2016 Eucharis c Adora on This Weekend Sunday, Sept. 4 a er the 10:30 am Mass Through the night un l Monday, Sept. 5 un l 11:40am Followed by Benedic on and Mass at Noon On the Canoniza on of this great woman of faith on Sept. 4, pray with Mother Teresa of Calcu a for peace in our world, our country, our families and our own lives. We need to find God, and He cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence We need silence to be able to touch souls. Mother Teresa Sign up sheets are on the table in the Gathering Space. Men s Renewal Weekend September 10/11 All Men of the parish are invited! This is a weekend that provides a unique opportunity for the men of our parish to grow closer to God and develop a deeper sense of faith, along with forming las ng friendships. For informa on contact Dave Zimmerer at dbzimm@charter.net, 444-2209 or Dan Kimu s at dkimu s@msn.com. Bible Study Life Eternal Seven consecutive Tuesdays Sept 27 Nov 8 from 7 8:30 pm Church Library Contact parish office to register Reg. Deadline is Sept. 13 Suggested cost is $20 King s House Retreat Are you over-due for a relaxing weekend of peace, quiet, great food and spiritual nourishment at a beautiful retreat center? Take some time away and join other women from St. Clare and other parishes for a women s retreat on September 16-18 at King s House, Belleville. Contact Matt Flynn at 632-3562 for more information. Learn more about this great woman of faith, pick up a special CD bundle at the Lighthouse Kiosk. Suggested dona on $6 Included in the bundles are: A CD of a recording of Mother Teresa, a Saint of our times A booklet titled I Thirst Two Pamphlets on Mother Teresa A Saint Teresa of Calcutta Medal and Prayer Card PLEASE LEAVE DONATION IN PAYMENT SLOT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE KIOSK. THANK YOU! 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 4 Surely He doesn t mean it! I mean hating my relatives to be a disciple! Really? In order to be a disciple today, Jesus says give up what holds you back, carry your own cross, follow Me and not someone else. To be a disciple today, Jesus says, will take a consuming dedication, relentless mercy, love and compassion. Jesus wants disciples. Jesus wants me. To what, to whom am I hanging on too tight? What is the cross I must pick up? RESPECT LIFE CORNER This Labor Day, we draw our attention to our sisters and brothers who face twin crises deep trials in both the world of work and the state of the family. Learn, Act, Connect, Pray: These challenging times can push us toward despair. Into this reality, the Church shares a word of hope, directing hearts and minds to the dignity of each human person and the sanctity of work itself, which is given by God. She seeks to replace desperation and isolation with human concern and true solidarity, reaffirming the trust in a good and gracious God who knows what we need before we ask him. In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge. (Psalm 90:1) Please join us as we begin our 2016-17 study of the Book of Exodus. This year, join us for a Pilgrimage of Faith as we listen to God s voice speaking to us in the Book of Exodus and see how it sets the foundations of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Meetings are held Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 at St. Clare of Assisi. Join us on September 14 for our visitor's day and introduction to Exodus! For more information call Kathleen (398-5122) or Kristy (402-0885) or www. thecornerstonescripturestudy.org.
Connecting Music to Mass September 4, 2016 Today s readings are found at #1160 in the hymnal. Jesus has a firm reminder for us this week discipleship comes at a cost. We hear about the cost Paul paid in the second reading - his letter to Philemon - written while in prison. a prisoner for Christ. Jesus address in the gospel is abrupt. You can picture a crowd of people following Him, when, seemingly out of nowhere, He turns around and lets them know the risk of discipleship. He uses the metaphor of an architect or builder constructing a tower, and a king commanding his army. Consider the price your goal will cost (and what may come up along the way) before making a hasty decision. As 21st century Christians we realize these risks! And yet we still choose to come back week after week to encounter Jesus in Word and Sacrament, and to be challenged in new ways as we go out into the world. Is it worth it? The hymn Take Up Your Cross (#801) begins our celebration with the bit of good news that, yes, this life is worth the risk. Throughout the hymn text, we hear echoes of recent gospels. And humbly follow after me (The one who humbles himself ) His grace shall bear your spirit up (Blessed are the poor in spirit ) And let your foolish pride be still (The rich man who took pride in his possessions) Amid all this, the good news is found in the concluding stanza For those who humbly bear the cross One day will wear the glorious crown! Of course, part of our duty as disciples is to share the good news of the resurrection. Today, we are sent forth with the message, Go Make of All Disciples (#769). Evangelization is not just going door to door, or standing on the street corner with a Bible. The end of the first stanza reminds us of a very common way to share Christ And let our daily living reveal you everywhere. As baptized members of the Body of Christ, we each have a vocation (stanza 3) to serve the Church in different ways. It s through the sharing of these gifts that we build up the Body of Christ, and share that message with others. The next part of stanza 3 offers a beautiful image We cultivate the nature God plants in every heart. Countering the image of the stereotypical shouting street corner evangelist, we have a farmer or gardener, gently cultivating God s creation. From the planting of the seed, the caretaker waters and fertilizes, watching it grow into something much larger than the seed. The end result is goodness, whether a flower to reveal God s beauty, or a fruit or vegetable to nourish our bodies. This gentle cultivation is the true work of evangelization that each of us can achieve through encounters with strangers, friends, and even our own family members. On this Sunday, as the Church celebrates the canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa of Kolkata - an extraordinary contemporary disciple - let us pray for her intercession in our life of discipleship and in our work of evangelization. Stephen Eros Director of Liturgy & Music Centering Prayer at St. Clare 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each Month 6:45 8:30 p.m. Church Library Please call the Parish Office for details. Please join us September 14 and 28 August 27/28, 2016 Tithe New Church $18,525.00 $1,725.00 One man gives freely, yet grows all the richer; Another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Proverbs 11:24 Who is God? Who Am I? the Christian Calling to Transformation With Hsin-hsin Huang, PhD Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology Wednesday Evenings 6:30 8:30 Sept. 28: Images of God: Impact of Family Origin Oct 5: Psychological Understanding of Sin Oct 19: Serving God through our Authentic Self Oct 26: Exodus & Paschal Mystery: Understanding the Dynamics of Transformation $30 per session; $100 for all 4 sessions To register 314-256-8804 or admissions@ai.edu Save the Date! St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk Stomp Out Hunger! Saturday, September 17 Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Registration/Walk 8 a.m. to Noon To register as a walker, make a pledge, or sponsor, go to svdpsouthil.org or call Pat Hogrebe or Joe Hubbard at 394-0126.
PSR Parish School of Religion Begins September 11 St. Clare School, 214 W. 3rd Street, O Fallon On September 11 Only we will have graduated start times by grade level for parents & students to meet teachers: 7th & 8th grade 10:30 a.m. 1st & 2nd grade 10:45 a.m. 3rd & 4th grade 11:00 a.m. 5th & 6th grade 11:15 a.m. Kindergarten 11:30 a.m. Parents and students stay in the classroom for the first 10 15 15 minutes and receive important PSR information. Students continue in class until 11:40. The cafeteria will be open for parents and kids who need to wait for the start of another grade level, but babysitting is not provided. Normal start time is at 10:30 for all. Youth Rally Thanks It was awesome! Thanks to St. Clare, St. Nicholas and Corpus Christi Parishes & St. Clare School for sponsoring the 5th & 6th grade Youth Rally on Sunday. Thanks to our teen leaders and the committee from all 3 parishes that put it together. We hope to do more events for this age group. Good Job, it was fun! (participant) MONDAY MOMS! It s time for Monday Moms to start up again! This group for mothers of young children typically meets in the nursery on Monday mornings every two weeks to talk about their faith and some mom topics. While they talk, their children play. The group needs two new co-leaders. Contact Matt Flynn at 632-3562 or matthewflynn5@gmail.com if you are interested in this group. First Reconciliation Parent Education Meeting Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. In the Fellowship Hall with Fr. Jim Required meeting for parents of all students who will be preparing for 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion during this school year. Sept 4 Sept 11 Sept 18 No Youth Group...Labor Day Holiday Youth Group Meeting 6 7:30 p.m. Bonfire 6-8 p.m. at St. Clare Garden area on west end of church parking lot Sept 24 Volunteer at Oktoberfest 4-10 pm Face painting, snow cones, kids games & I Dood It Sept 25 No Meeting Crazy 8 s Bonfire! For all 7th & 8th grade Youth hot dogs, s mores, soda, games SUNDAY, SEPT 18 from 6-8 pm ST CLARE CHURCH PAVILION Bring your friends from anywhere! Next event is October 30 from 5-7 pm Hey Girls! What s on your mind? Join our new Girls Group for all high school girls Tuesdays, Sept 13 & 27 from 6 7:30 p.m. in New Youth Room (lower level of St. Clare School) Pre Confirmation Parent Meeting Wednesday, September 7 at 7 p.m. Fellowship Hall Confirmation Parent Education Night Thursday, September 29 at 7 p.m. Fellowship Hall with Father Jim
ALTAR ANGELS SEPTEMBER 10: Marie Berry, Jackie Burke, Jeane e Giebels, Eleanor Henken, Judy Lemansky RETIRED DIOCESAN PRIESTS COLLECTION SEPTEMBER 17/18 Our Belleville Diocese currently has 61 diocesan priests of re rement age 38 who are currently re red and 23 who remain in ac ve ministry; in five years that number will increase to 67! With this large number of re rement-age priests and escala ng health care costs, the Collec on will help provide resources needed for their care now and in the future. All monies will be used only for long-term nursing care, Medicare supplemental insurance and prescrip on medica ons for our re red diocesan priests. Show your apprecia on to the priests who have walked with you on your life s journey with a generous gi to this special collec on. RETROUVAILLE...A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGES...A program to help couples heal and renew their marriages. Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly figh ng? Or, do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separa on or divorce? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille provides marriage help! Go to: helpourmarriage.com BULLETIN AND WEB PAGE DEADLINE Please submit any requests for bulle n and web page by Tuesday at Noon. Thank you! Kids helping kids (Niños Ayudando a Niños) The Guatemala Committee is sponsoring a Kids Helping Kids Benefit Talent Show October 16 Looking for talented parishioners of all ages!! Please submit your name and phone number to Margarita Crupe (duchessdepaz@gmail.com) or call 628-4721 no later than September 10. Attention Parents! Does your child enjoy singing? Consider joining our parish children s choirs! The Treble Choir is open to children grades 5-8. New this year is the Cherub Choir for children grades 2-4. Both choirs are open to all children of the parish regardless of what school you attend. Rehearsals are held after school in the St. Clare School choir room. Singing in a choir fosters community and promotes teamwork through singing as an ensemble. Your children will also learn about their faith and the liturgy through the music we sing. For more information, contact Stephen Eros, Director of Liturgy and Music stepheneros@stclarechurch.org 618-632-3562. ST. CLARE SCHOOL Last week, the school board hosted a Back to School Parent Night where the following new faculty members were introduced: Steffany Gundlach, Tara Sill, Clarice McKay, Heather Hayden, Sarah Feliciano, Katie Wessel and Kathleen Stone. We welcome them and look forward to a dynamic school year! The school choir also performed the song, We are the Kingdom, which relates to the school theme for the year Building God s Kingdom. The song reminded us to love, forgive and to live as a follower of Jesus. Let us continue to encourage our kids to build God s Kingdom!