APRIL 5, 2019
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
FRIDAY NIGHTS OF LENT AT 6:00 P.M.

TONIGHT, APRIL 5
The Living Stations led by the Youth
This is a family-friendly presentation of the living stations of the cross. 
THIS WEEKEND
DIOCESE OF BELLEVILLE
CATHOLIC SERVICE AND MINISTRY APPEAL
Take an active role in the mission of our Diocese!
Thank you to the 74 St. Clare households that have 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 the CSMA. So far, $20,873.00 has been pledged. Our target goal is $37,850.00. CSMA Giving Envelopes are available in the Gathering Space or you can LEARN MORE ABOUT CSMA AND DONATE ONLINE HERE.

24 HOUR EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Sunday, April 7 following 10:30 Mass until Monday, April 8 Benediction at Noon.
Sign up sheets are on the table in Gathering Space or go to stclarechurch.org/24
10th Annual St. Clare Youth Dodgeball Tournament!!
Attention Youth Grades 7-12 this Sunday, April 7 - 12:30 PM!
Register at noon at St. Clare Gym. Bring a team of 5 plus 1 sub...or join one there.
Please pre-register at janeadotson@yahoo.com
SOUP & SPEAKER SERIES
LAST PRESENTATION THIS LENT!
MASS-6:00 P.M., SOUP & SPEAKER -6:30 P.M.
MONDAY, APRIL 8
“WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT RELIGION?”
and other questions about Catholicism, Sacraments and Spirituality
Led by Matt Flynn & Deacon Dennis
PARISH RECONCILIATION SERVICE
You’re Invited to Come and Receive Reconciling Love and Healing Grace!
Our Parish Reconciliation Service is
THURSDAY, APRIL 11 AT 7:00 P.M.
There will be 8 priests available for Confession.
Other Communal Reconciliations Services in our area are:
Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. Corpus Christi, Shiloh
Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. Holy Childhood, Mascoutah
Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. St. Nicholas, O’Fallon 
HOLY WEEK & TRIDUUM LITURGIES
Our parish has a tradition 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 additional times for communal prayer. If your days are busy, that’s an even better reason to come recenter through prayer!

APRIL 15-17
Monday of Holy Week
Office of Readings & Morning Prayer – 7:30 am
Several Psalms, scripture readings, writings by the Saints, and petitions—40 minutes
Midday Prayer – 12:15 pm
Psalms, meditation, a short scripture reading—15 minutes
Mass – 6:00 pm

Tuesday of Holy Week
Office of Readings & Morning Prayer – 7:30 am
Chrism Mass (Cathedral of St. Peter) – 11:30 am
Midday Prayer – 12:15 pm
Evening Prayer – 6:00 pm

Wednesday of Holy Week
Office of Readings & Morning Prayer – 7:30 am
Midday Prayer – 12:15 pm
Evening Prayer – 6:00 pm
THE SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM
The Triduum—Three Holy Days—is the most solemn and holy time of the
liturgical year. Many parishioners give of their time and talent to create beautiful
liturgies that celebrate the source of our salvation. Plan now to join your parish
family as we honor the passion, death and resurrection of Christ!

HOLY THURSDAY
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 7:00 pm
Night Prayer – 9:30 pm

GOOD FRIDAY
Morning Prayer – 8:00 am
Stations of the Cross – 3:00 pm
Celebration of the Passion of the Lord – 7:00 pm

HOLY SATURDAY
Morning Prayer – 8:00 am
The Great Easter Vigil in the Holy Night – 8:00 pm

EASTER SUNDAY
Masses at 8:30 am & 10:30 am
LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERTS
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