ST. CLARE CONNECTION
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
THIS WEEKEND
WORK OF HUMANS HANDS FAIR TRADE SALE
November 17-18 after Mass in the Fellowship Hall
Fair trade supports farmers and craftspeople in developing countries who are socially and economically marginalized. These producers often face steep hurdles in finding markets and customers for their goods. Our sale features beautiful handmade baskets
of various sizes, designs and colors; clothing items, decorations, jewelry and food.
GIVING TREE
Select an ornament from the giving tree. Each name belongs to a family or family member being helped by our St. Vincent de Paul or Fontebella Maternity Home.  Purchase a gift for the individual listed on the tag. Wrap your gift and attach the tag on the outside. Leave your gift under the giving tree by December 8.
CRAZY 8'S "THINKS-GIVING" TRIVIA
Sunday, November 18
5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
For all 7th & 8th graders...bring your friends! Bring canned goods for food pantry!
HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ST. CLARE
ALTAR SODALITY MEETING
Monday, November 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
We will have a remembrance of our deceased members in addition to our regular monthly meeting. All women of the parish are invited to join us for fellowship, refreshments and bingo.
Please bring nonperishable foods to Thanksgiving Day Mass or the weekend of November 24/25 to help provide for those who are in need and go hungry. All the food will be given to the O’Fallon Township Food Pantry. Needed: Canned Meats, Canned Chicken Broth, Canned Fruit, Boxed Noodles, Cake Mixes, Sugar, Flour and Cooking Oil. Please, no glass containers!
Book Sale-November 24-25
The Daughters of St. Paul are
Religious Sisters whose mission is
to communicate the Gospel with the
 media, in the spirit of St. Paul.
Their publications of Catholic books,
music and DVDs, for both children &
adults, will be available for purchase
after the weekend Masses of November 24-25.