Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 15, 2017 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! 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... Our Lord of Esquipulas Feast Day January 15 This weekend we honor the feast day of our Sister Parish in Guatemala. Our sister parish takes its name and the January 15 feast day to the Black Christ from the Church of the Black Christ in Esquipulas, Guatemala. For Central Americans, this basilica is second in importance, in pilgrimages and pleas for healing, only to the shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe outside Mexico City. It is also the place where the Central American Presidents met in 1986 to begin the Peace Accords. In 1595, a statue of Christ on the Cross, carved from dark balsam wood was installed in the church. There are different legends as to why the statue is dark. The carving was the influence of surrounding cultures and the artist wanted Christ to resemble the people of the area. In the week culminating on January 15, and during Easter week about 100,000 people flock to the basilica and stand in long lines just to have a few seconds in front of this image to adore the Black Christ. It is traditional that one never turns one s back to the Christ. That is why people leave the area of the Cross walking backwards. Yes, walking backwards with eyes fixed on Christ! How blessed we are to have the privilege of both knowing and helping our brothers and sisters in Guatemala. They enrich our lives as well with their examples of deep faith, devotion, and active parish life. Stop by the fellowship hall after Mass to see pictures of our recent trip there and enjoy refreshments as well. Peace, Fr. Jim Deiters Recent Deaths: Robert Braswell, Sr. Husband of Edna Delores Hocher, Mother of Phil (Deb) & Deanne May they rest in the peace of Christ. Please pray for all who have died and all who are mourning the death of a loved one. January 14 Jackie Brown Sharon Ripplinger Donna Kloustermeyer Barbara Bieri Trey Miller John Caamal January 15 Richard Suski Susan Erb Becky Lopez Jose Cortes Amanda Huber Claudia Barragan Jay Adams Daniel McManus Danny Protocollo Cara Reilly January 16 Gary Lickenbrock Sue Yost Kim Pavao Julie Wieman R. Jesse Kennedy III January 17 Tim Guskey Deanna Grimmig Ray Matherne Bailey Spengler Walter Dollahon January 18 Charles Salazar Evelyn Thomas Peggy Melone Barbara Warchol Carol Parker Kim Gibson Stefanie Schmith Kelsey Cady Charles Salazar Caitlin Conrad January 19 Lorene Hollenkamp Anne Marie Furrow Melissa Garcia Juliann Korb Beth Deppe Daniel Takacs Elaine Gorom Matt Barragan Carter Powers Emily Biggs Lydia Kinsella Rhett Dintelman January 20 Father Jim Deiters Ryan Arbogast Ashley Boyles Isabel Saenz Brian Wendt January 21 Lyle Johnson Julie Mongeon Maria Naegele Bill Boente Scott Voss Josh Zimmerman January 22 Judy Bugger Gary Adams Robert Jordan Bob Cullen Machalla Holas Philip Raumberger Gabriel Vojak
MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, January 14 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. Clara Schachner Ann Langhauser Sunday, January 15 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Ted and Patricia Gundlach Peggy Berens 10:30 a.m. For Our Parish Wedding of Laura Pacatte and Ron Polillo Monday, January 16 Weekday 12:00 p.m. Louis and Pat Gerardi Tuesday, January 17 Saint Anthony, Abbot 7:30 a.m. Eleanor Thoman 8:30 a.m. Mass in School Chapel Wednesday, January 18 No Mass Weekday Thursday, January 19 Weekday 8:30 a.m. Mass in School Chapel Friday, January 20 Weekday, Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr, Saint Sebas an, Martyr 7:30 a.m. John and Be y Klingelhoefer Saturday, January 21 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. Patricia Sholl Ted, Stephanie and James Bohnak Sunday, January 22 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Marcellus Huller Jerome and Dorothy Warchol 10:30 a.m. For Our Parish Readings of the Week February 16 22 Monday: Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 -- 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Is 8:23 -- 9:3; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23 [12-17] Next Weekend: January 21/22 Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Steve Bovich, Nancy Buttimer, Ellen Gravlin Jim & Barbara Calandro, Jessica Kalmer Nancy Karrigan, Barb Kenney, Walter O Dell Leonard Ratajczyk, Shirley Suski, Jeff & Pat Taylor Sunday 8:30 Bob & Michelle Crain, Kathy DeVan, Diane Dodd Fred Favela, Mary & Peter Fleming, John Gomez, Leslie Goldberg, Jeanette Giebels, Jaclyn Gross Kristy Turner, Tina Whitlow Sunday 10:30 Margaret Andrasko, Dan & Tara Ashbaker Lea Bautz, Stephanie Chambers, Mandi Huelsmann Laura Pacatte, Anne Shambro, Richard Smith Christopher, Tara & Hannah Sill, Betsy Weinel Lectors Lucy Mixen & April Leo Sunday 8:30 Pennie Pavlisin & Katie Szwedo 10:30 Paulette Roberg & Kathy Sjoquist Servers Ushers Alyssa Thoman, Ryan Voss & Isabelle Wohlgemuth 8:30 Javier Favela, Isaac Hubbard & Sophie Wilkerson 10:30 Ryan Clancy, Drew Ferguson & Isabella Ponciroli Glen Christensen, Don Gravlin, Su Holmes Scott Leo, Bruce Rackers, Scott Voss Sunday 8:30 Gary Borges, Dennis Collins, Walt Leninsky Ryan Luechtefeld, Don Proffer, Craig Sewell Sunday 10:30 Joe Barajas, Glen Christensen, Jason Holzum Christopher Stapenhorst, Mark Stevens, Zac Stoll Gift Bearers Pete, Tracy & Ava Pace Sunday 8:30 Nick, Peggy, Madeline & Lucas Snyder 10:30 Joe, Heather, Gretchen & Hanna Ertel Greeters Jamie Eros, George & Jon Marble 8:30 Muriel Barber, Judy Lemansky, Mona Peach Lee Strayhorn 10:30 Patrick, Dannette, William, Joseph & Lydia Kinsella Sound Board David Schmitz Sunday 8:30 Jacob Nguyen 10:30 Colby Mank Bread Bakers Shelly Mank, Tanja Ramsby, Samantha Vojak Children s Word Lucy Ueda & Sophie Ratajczyk Sunday 8:30 Megan & Maddie Blair 10:30 Barb Smith & Sarah Dotson Nursery 10:30 Amanda Mergen 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, Bill Bettorf, Shirley Carroll, Linda Cipfl, Yasuko Estabrooks, Rita Ferreri, Sharon Gage, Tom Giger, Jean Green, Hannah Grubofski, Raymond Haselhorst, Rita Haukapp, Margaret Heinke, Jessica Holmes, Emil Kirchgessner, Liz Klingler, Ami Kovach, Dawn Papproth Kuhn, Abelina Leon, Mary Lugge, Matthew MacAinsh, Carol Martz, Nona Morgan, Jennifer Pierre, Doris Prosser, Dale 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.
Are you ready to transform your relationship from everyday ordinary to extraordinary...from good to great? You & Me & the Trinity! Presented by Father Jim Enjoy a night of wisdom, laughter and surprises with your spouse as you learn how bringing the Holy Trinity into your marriage can keep it holy and healthy. Saturday, Jan. 21 from 6:15 8:45 p.m. St. Clare Fellowship Hall Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. On-site babysitting is available with RSVP. Please join us at this Marriage Enrichment program. It is a great date night for all couples! RSVP janeadotson@yahoo.com or 632-3562 by Jan. 16 and please note if you need free babysitting. Catholic Men For Christ January 2017 Meeting January meeting will be a CMFC sponsored movie night on Friday, January 27. Come and enjoy a powerful, moving and heartwarming movie Little Boy about a boy who is willing to do whatever it takes to bring his father home from World War II. Little Boy will capture your heart and lift your spirits. Popcorn will be provided but bring snacks and drinks to share. All are welcome, RSVP to jburkeil@sbcglobal.net. January 7/8 Tithe New Church $20,474.00 $2,872.00 One man gives freely, yet grows all the richer; Another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Proverbs 11:24 2017 St. Louis Catholic Men For Christ Conference February 18 Touhill Performing Arts Center (UMSL) Please note this is a new location for the conference. For information and tickets go to: https://www.catholicmenforchrist.org/. Guest speakers for the event will be Marcus Grodi, Rev. Arthur Cavitt, Jon Leonetti and Damon Owens. For information or to carpool from the church at 6:30 a.m., contact Steve at scardfan@aol.com. Vocation Corner Saint John Vianney once said that the priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus, and this is expressed primarily through mercy. As a priest, I want to be God s instrument of mercy. Father Kenneth Lao, CC, Associate Pastor, T. Timothy Church, New York, Ontario, Columbia, Nov. 2015, pg. 34
You Are Invited! To an Intimate Relationship with Jesus I came so that they might have life...and have it more abundantly. (John 10:10) Faith Formation Opportunities Tuesday Evening Bible Study: Romans and Galatians Feb. 7 - May 9, 7-8:30 pm, in the Church Library Explore St. Paul s theology of grace, salvation, and more. Register at 632-3562 by Jan. 25. Cost is $20. JustFaith: Migration, Theology, and the Human Journey Thursdays, Feb. 9 - March 30, 6:30-9 pm Learn about our ancestors journeys to America and present-day journeys in the context of Church teaching and public policy. Contact Margaret Andrasko by Jan. 22 at v.andrasko9010@att.net for information and registration. Cost is approximately $50 for reading materials. Lenten Soup Series: The Mystery & Reality of the Church Mondays, March 6 - April 3, Mass at 6:00 pm, Meal and Presentation at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall Enjoy food, fellowship, prayer, and faith formation. Each session focuses on a different aspect of the mystery and reality of the Church, in which we participate as members. Faith Formation Groups Young Adults Meets monthly Are you looking for fellowship, faith formation, and growth? Contact Sally Ayoob at sallyayoob@gmail.com or check us out on Facebook: Young Adults Group of Saint Clare of Assisi - O'Fallon, IL. St. Clare Catholic Men for Christ Sat., Feb. 25, 8-10 am, Fellowship Hall (7:30 am Rosary) Get fed bodily and spiritually with St. Clare men. John Gomez will discuss devotion to St. Joseph. Group meets monthly. Special Events Natural Family Planning Day Sunday, Feb. 12, starts with 10:30 am Mass, at St. Clare Event coordinated by the Diocese of Belleville Charting gotten dry? Rejuvenate with food, fellowship, and inspiration at this event for couples who use natural family planning. Contact Matt and Emily Joost at mejoost@diobelle.org or 979-8902 for information or to register. Childcare provided. Retreats and Conferences Women s Renewal Weekend Saturday, Feb. 18, 8 am to Sunday, Feb. 19, about 3 pm Join other women of the parish for a weekend of fun, food, and spiritual renewal. Contact Leah Wilson with questions or to register at 979-8514. Register by Feb. 12. Catholic Men for Christ Conference Saturday, Feb. 18, Touhill Performing Arts Center (UMSL) Looking for spiritual rejuvenation? Join the men from St. Clare! Participants meet in the church parking lot and carpool; contact John Burke at jburkeil@sbcglobal.net. Details and registration can be found at catholicmenforchrist.org. Catholic Women for Christ Conference Saturday, March 25, Touhill Performing Arts Center (UMSL)Experience Christ, Community, and Catholicism with women from St. Clare. Details at catholicwomenforchrist.org. Contact Kristy Turner at 402-0885 or krisnturner@hotmail.com for carpool and group registration. Your Prayers Matter 9 Days for Life Saturday, Jan 21 Sunday, Jan 29 will mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision which legalized abortion throughout pregnancy. The 9 Days for Life novena encourages nationwide solidarity in prayer for daily intentions, including couples experiencing infertility, those mourning the loss of a child through abortion, children in need of adoptive homes and for an end to abortion and use of the death penalty. Learn, Act, Connect, Pray: Ways for you and your family to participate include the 9 days for Life app. Go to: www.usccb.org for more information. Sacred Conversations on Race Action to be held in O Fallon Churches Sunday, January 29 from 3 5:30 p.m. First United Presbyterian Church 2160 Delmar, Granite City Guest Speakers include: Fr. Jim Brobst, OMI Dr. John Curry, Pastor of Conquerors Christian Center Dr. Deborah Krause, Professor of New Testament at Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis Dr. Norm White, Assoc. Dean for Community and Engagement at St. Louis University O Fallon Churches will host follow up sessions in Feb. Contact 624-5964 or parodx@charter.net. St. Clare of Assisi Parish Women s Renewal Weekend February 18/19 Now that the holidays are over, consider giving yourself a gift...the gift of a renewal weekend. The 2017 women s Renewal Weekend will offer you the opportunity to Learn more about your faith Feel called to more personal growth and perhaps parish involvement Experience time away with God Relax with and feel more connected with other women of our parish Please accept this invitation as a special gift to yourself. For more information and to RSVP, contact Gina Beal at gina_beal2@yahoo.com or Leah Wilson at wilsonleah0918@gmail.com or 618-979-8514
PSR Parish School of Religion St. Clare School, 214 W. 3rd Street, O Fallon Calendar Jan 15 NO PSR Martin Luther King Day Jan 22 PSR Class Jan 29 Soup Kitchen Activity Kindergarten & 5th Confirmation Schedule: January 30.Confirmation Saint Report Due First Communion Parents Education Meeting: Thursday, February 2 from 6:30 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Required for all parents of students preparing for 1st Communion in 2017. Free babysitting with RSVP (by January 18) to janeadotson@yahoo.com. Youth Room lower level of St. Clare School Jan 15 NO Youth Group, recover from Luke 18 Jan 22 Jan 29 Feb 5 Feb 12 NCYC meeting 6 p.m. in Youth Room for students, Parents & Chaperones Youth Group 6-7:30 p.m. Youth Room No Meeting Dodgeball Tourney Grades 7 12. All are welcome! Noon to 2:30 p.m. St. Clare School Gym. Bring a snack to share and your friends from anywhere. The Event of a lifetime... National Catholic Youth Conference For youth in grades 9-12 next fall November 16-18, 2017 in Indianapolis Come find out about this amazing event for Medals To 3 top teams Attention Youth Grades 7 12 Dodgeball Tourney & Other games 8th Annual St. Clare Youth Dodgeball Tournament Plus Apples to Apples and other Games Feb. 12 at 12:30 Registration at 12 St. Clare School Gym Bring a team of 5 (plus 1 sub) or join one there Please pre-register at 632-3562 or janeadotson@yahoo.com Drinks provided; bring a snack to share! Help Youth Group Clean out your closet for our Clothing Drive coming in early 2017! This fundraiser will help our youth travel to the National Catholic Youth Conference. Our parish youth and 23,000 others! NCYC information meeting for youth & parents SUNDAY, JAN 22 AT 6 PM St. Clare Youth Room (lower level of St. Clare School) For more information, contact Karen Jalbert at 610-9149 or Jane Dotson at 632-3562 or janeadotson@yahoo.com High School Students Experience your Catholic faith in an amazing, spiritual, fun weekend with other teens. TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) is for juniors & seniors Quest is for freshmen and sophomores Upcoming Dates: Jan 28-29 Quest #141 St. Kateri, Ridgeway Feb 18-20 TEC #262 Gibault High School, Waterloo March 25-26 Quest #142 St. Dominic, Breese Visit bellevilletec.org for more details, to see the great video and get an application on TEC and Quest. Paper applications are also available in the parish office.
ALTAR ANGELS JANUARY 21: Arlene Cruz-Peel, Kathy DeVan Linda Riedel, Sharon Ripplinger, Paula Sanders We Need Your Help! The St. Nicholas Confirma on class is collec ng pairs of new and/or gently used shoes for the Shoeman Water Project. Items can be dropped off in marked boxes before or a er all Masses on January 21/22. Thank you for helping us with our Corporal Works of Mercy Service Project to Give Drink to the Thirsty. DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE Save the Date! February 10 from 6:30 8:30 in Fellowship Hall. St. Clare School Open House Sunday, January 29 from 1:30 3 p.m. Registration available for Kindergarten 8th Children entering K must be 5 years old before September 1, 2017. Please bring a copy of your child s certified birth and baptismal certificates. $50 registration fee per family Join the March for Life in Washington, DC on January 27 Youth and Adult Chaperones: The Diocese of Belleville will send a bus load to the Youth Rally, Mass and March for Life. Leave on January 26 and return on January 28. The cost is $125 per person (does not include cost of meals). Only 50 tickets are available. Register today or get more information at dps.diobelle.org/respectlife. Couples who make Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends will rediscover the joy, intimacy and romance in their Relationships I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven and remain upon him. Encourage the Holy Spirit to enrich your marriage by taking part in a World Wide Marriage Encounter weekend February 3 5. To register or for more information call 314-649-7317 or go online to www.stl-wwme.org. Hope For The Journey Meeting January 18 at 2:00 p.m. Church Library Hope for the journey is a new ministry at St. Clare Church reaching out to anyone that has experienced the loss of a loved one, recent or not. We meet for conversation, suggested reading, encouragement and prayer and to walk this journey with you. If you have questions or would like more information about our ministry, please call the parish office at 632-3562. Family Game Night Friday Night, February 3 Games start at 6 Door open at 5:30 Fellowship Hall Don t Miss it!! Parishioners to receive Heart & Soul Award Jim and Barbara Calandro, ac- ve parishioners at St. Clare, are being recognized by Caritas Family Solu ons for their reless and selfless dedica on to the social service agency s mission. Barbara served on the Board of Directors for seven years (chairperson for three years) and Jim is an ac ve volunteer at St. John Bosco Children s Center. The couple will be presented with an award at the Annual Heart & Soul Gala on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Four Points Sheraton in Fairview Heights. Discounted ckets are available for any St. Clare parishioner to a end this year s gala in honor of the Calandros. Please contact the parish office if you are interested. For more informa on about Caritas Family Solu ons, please visit caritasfamilysolu ons.org. For ckets call 213-8714.