St. Clare Connection-October 2, 2020

OCTOBER 2, 2020

ST. CLARE CONNECTION

OCTOBER 4 BULLETIN

FR. JIM'S BULLETIN ARTICLE

THIS WEEKEND

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

LIFE CHAIN

Please join our prayerful witness Sunday, October 4 from 2-3 p.m.

We will join in silent prayer with millions across the nation for the sanctity of Life.

Our location is on Highway 159 in front of the Associated Bank near the mall.

Suggested slogans for signs:

ADOPTION IS A LOVING OPTION; PRAY TO END ABORTION; JESUS HEARS, HEALS, AND FORGIVES

Prayer Service for Creation & Pet Blessing

Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m.

St. Clare Pavilion and Garden

Bring your furry, fuzzy, feathered pets that bring so much love and blessings to your life!

SEASON OF CREATION PRAYERS:

Christian Prayer in Union with Creation by Pope Francis

Season of Creation 2020 Prayer

OCTOBER: RESPECT LIFE MONTH

In Pope John Paul II's 1995 encyclical "The Gospel of Life," he emphasized the importance of protecting human life in all its forms: children in the womb, elderly, persons with disabilities, those in prison, and the marginalized. Please join us for these "Gospel of Life" events:

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 FROM 2-3:00 PM

Life Chain at HWY 159 in front of the Associated Bank near the mall.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 AT 3:00 PM

Bishop McGovern will pray the Rosary in the the Cathedral of St. Peter. It will be live-streamed. Please join and pray at: www.cathedralbelle.org

OCTOBER 10/11

Details to follow each Mass about our parish Adopt-a-Day to help the 40 Days for Life Campaign.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 FROM 10:00-1:00 AM

Diaper Drive hosted by Coalition for Life

Support moms who choose life by donating: Unopened diapers, wipes, new baby clothes (0-6 months) and new receiving blankets. Drop off by Planned Parenthood in Fairview Heights.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

5:00 p.m. Mass with Bishop McGovern at Holy Trinity in Fairview Heights

Mass for all who have lost a child, born and unborn. Register to attend at: www.holytrinityil.org

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

St. Clare Parish Adopt-a-Day for 40 Days for Life Campaign

Visit our October Pro-Life webpage

ST. CLARE CHURCH NEWS

Youth Group Outdoor Adventures

Sunday nights 6—7:30 St. Clare Garden Pavilion

Games, snacks, faith and fun! October 4. All high school youth are welcome.

(Southwest corner of the church parking lot)

Dine & Donate for St. Clare

Wednesday, October 7 from 11am-9pm

Dine and Donate at Peel Wood Fired Pizza in O'Fallon on Wednesday, October 7 to benefit St. Clare Oktoberfest!

Be sure to show this flyer from your phone or mention when ordering for St. Clare to receive 20% of your proceeds.

Stations of the Cross Garden

Come visit and pray at our outdoor Stations of the Cross Garden across the street from our school. Thanks to a parish family who volunteered much of their time, the garden has new areas for prayer and reflection.

And if you missed last week's Youtube video of Fr. Jim explaining the history and meaning of the icon Stations in our church, click HERE for a 30-minute reflection.