OCTOBER 25, 2019 ST. CLARE CONNECTION

TONIGHT!

COSTUME PARADE!

TRUNK OR TREAT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 6:30 P.M. Church Parking Lot Hot Chocolate, Hot Dogs, Grilled Cheese, Chili & Chips Chili cook off participants bring chili to the kitchen by 6:00 p.m. Those decorating cars arrive by 6:00 p.m. For the safety of our kids, please plan to stay until 7:30 p.m. when the parking lot is re-opened. Trunk decorating & Chili Cook Off are optional. Please bring a canned good for food pantry!

THIS WEEKEND!

SILENT AUCTION (For Saturday's Trivia Night) We have 25 items for the silent auction! Anyone can come by and bid on them after 5 p.m. Mass. We will notify you if you win! Proceeds benefit St. Clare Youth traveling to National Catholic Youth Conference.

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS Sunday, October 27 at 1:30 p.m. in Church Library For parents that would like to schedule a Baptism and have not previously attended a Baptism class at St. Clare.

NIGHT AT THE MORTUARY Crazy 8’s - For all 7th & 8th graders!! Sunday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 PM Join us at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W Washington Pizza & soda will be served. Bring your friends from anywhere! Parents are invited, too!

HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ST. CLARE!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 CHORAL CONCERT The Murray State University Concert Choir will perform a free concert at St. Clare on Monday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. Joining them will be several local high school choirs. Hear a sample of the choirs work here:

Don't miss your ONE-TIME, ONE NIGHT ONLY opportunity to see "Love and Mercy: Faustina" in theaters on October 28. The docudrama follows the incredible call of St. Faustina to religious life and the healing effects of this message on countless people around the world. It will be showing at Marcus Theatre in O'Fallon in two theaters at 4:00 pm and again two theaters at 7:00 pm. WATCH "LOVE AND MERCY: FAUSTINA" TRAILER HERE!

NOVEMBER, THE MONTH OF REMEMBRANCE

PHOTOS OF DECEASED LOVED ONES During the month of November, we remember our deceased loved ones by displaying photos in our St. Joseph and Blessed Mother Mary Shrines. You may drop off framed pictures in either shrine this week. Please include your name and number on the back of photos. In order to allow us to accommodate as many photos as possible, please no pictures larger than 8x10.

NOVEMBER 1 HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION All Saints Day Mass Schedule Friday, November 1 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. All School Mass in Gym 8:30 a.m.

24 HOUR EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Sunday, November 3 after 10:30 Mass until Monday, November 4 Benediction at 11:45 followed by Noon Mass **A special Holy Hour for Vocations will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday during our Adoration** We all have a longing in our heart that only God can fill. Come spend some quality quiet time with Him in adoration, letting Him ease your tiredness, worry and busyness!! You will leave with a calmer and more peaceful outlook! Sign up sheets are on the table in the Gathering Space or SIGN UP ONLINE for 30 minutes or an hour of Adoration.

COMMEMORATION OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED EVENING PRAYER SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10– 6:30 PM We welcome people of all faiths who are seeking hope after the death of a loved one. If you know someone dealing with grief, invite them and attend this service with them. ABOUT THE FEAST OF ALL SOULS... On the Feast of All Souls (November 2) and throughout the month of November, Catholics honor departed loved ones through various traditions. Ultimately, we celebrate our belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which gave us the gift of eternal life. The service on November 10 will contain scriptures, prayers, and music filled with hope that will speak to people of all faiths.

LUKE 18 - JANUARY 17-19, 2020 This popular retreat for 8th graders is hosted by high school and college leaders on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend in January. Sign up today! Registration is now open for 8th graders. High school students may now apply for the limited openings for leaders and guardians for the retreat. DEADLINE NOVEMBER 8

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