ST. CLARE CONNECTION 
October 21, 2016
Here's what's happening at St. Clare Church. 
'Connecting Music to Mass' is a weekly article that serve as a tool for formation and prayer, helping relate the music we sing at Mass to the scriptures and liturgical season. There is a link to the Sunday readings, and copies of the hymns referenced in the article.  
THIS WEEKEND AT ST. CLARE

MINISTRY SIGN-UP COMMITMENT CARD - You can still turn your card in this weekend. Extra cards are available in the Gathering Space.   Link to Ministry Booklet & Descriptions.

CONSECRATION TO JESUS THROUGH MARY - Registration after Mass.  

BABY BOTTLES FOR RESPECT LIFE  - Pick up a baby bottle after Mass, fill it with loose change or a check, return Oct. 29/30. The money collected will benefit our local Fontelbella Maternity Home.

PARENTS...SOCIAL MEDIA PARENTING: RAISING THE DIGITAL GENERATION - Led by Detective Carl Walker on Sunday in Youth Room in St. Clare School from 10:30-11:30 a.m.  Topics include: Exposure to Inappropriate Content, Parenting Dos and Don'ts, Dangerous Apps, Online Predator and more.

YOUTH...HOW SAFE ARE YOU IN CYBER SPACE? - Led by Detective Carl Walker on Sunday in Youth Room from 6:00-7:30 p.m. 
VOTING WITH A CATHOLIC CONSCIENCE: 
REFOCUSING THE CONVERSATION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24
7:00 P.M. FELLOWSHIP HALL

Not sure how to approach the election?   Tired of the negativity, controversy, and overwhelming focus on the presidential election?   Ready for a more balanced approach to voting which takes into account the other positions and items on the ballot?

Join us for an evening of reflection where we will consider the election for the open seat in the United States Senate and ballot issues for the state of Illinois. We will also discuss Church teaching, moral principles, and party platforms as they relate to select political, social, and economic issues in the upcoming elections.

*Sponsored by the St. Clare Social Justice Team and Adult Faith Formation*
YOUNG ADULTS- MEET & GREET
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27
7:00 P.M.
Join us for a a fun evening of great company and drinks at Global Brew Tap House at 455 Regency Park, O'Fallon as we welcome our new members and reconnect with current ones. Also, we will plan our agenda for the upcoming year.  RSVP to Sally at sallyayoob@gmail.com.
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TRUNK OR TREAT!
CHILI COOK-OFF!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 
6:30 P.M. 
CHURCH PARKING LOT

Hot Chocolate, Hot Dogs, Grilled Cheese, Chili, Chips 

Wear your costumes & bring your goodie bags!  Dress up your car and fill your trunk with treats or just come for a 'spooktacular' fun time!

Participants arrive by 6:00 p.m. J udging begins at 7:00 p.m.
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! Text Link
CATHOLIC MEN FOR CHRIST
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
Guest speaker will be Matt Flynn.  Prayer in Church at 7:30 a.m.; Refreshments in the Fellowship Hall at 8:00 a.m. and presentation at 8:30 a.m.  All men are welcome!
AS IS OUR TRADITION AT ST. CLARE...
we remember our deceased loved ones throughout the month of November by displaying family photos in our shrines to St. Joseph and our Blessed Mother Mary.  You may drop off framed pictures in either shrine for our Art & Environment team to arrange beginning the weekend of October 29/30.  The photos will be displayed through the Feast of Christ the King, November 19/20. Please no pictures larger than 8" x 10".  Include name & phone # on back of photo.
YOUTH CALENDAR
Oct. 23 - How Safe are you in Cyber Space? Det. Carl Walker 6-7:30 p.m. 
Oct. 29/30 - "Spooktacular" Bake Sale Donations of baked items welcome. Please drop in the kitchen marked for bake sale.
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.

7TH & 8TH GRADE YOUTH
Oct. 30 Fear Factor - Fun Games  5-7 p.m.  
Soda and snacks served Bring your friends from anywhere! Parents invited to help out with food and games. 

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GROUP
NEW DATE! Thursday, Oct. 27 - Let's Talk About the Day of the Dead...AKA All Saints Day 6-7:30 p.m.     
November:
The Month of the Communion of Saints
During the month of November the Church recognizes and celebrates our belief in the Communion of Saints. As baptized members of the Body of Christ, we are connected in an intimate spiritual bond with all other members of Christ's Body, past and present.

On  November 1 we observe the Feast of All Saints , recalling all the holy ones who have gone before us and praying that we, too, might live lives of courageous holiness. Holy Day Masses will be held at 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. in the School Gym.

The next day,  November 2, we celebrate the Feast of All Souls . We pray our hope that all our deceased loved ones may know the joy of eternal life with God. A Mass will be held at 7:00 p.m. All parishioners are invited to come to pray for the souls of all our faithful departed ones. We will include a litany of all our loved ones who have died during the past 12 months, and their family members will light candles in their honor. Please invite family members or friends who have suffered a loss through death and may appreciate an invitation to join us. A reception will follow in the Fellowship.
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