MAY 8, 2020
ST. CLARE CONNECTION
We Wish Heartfelt Gratitude...
Kathy has served on the building committees for both our new church and the present additions; she also was chairperson for the past two capital campaigns. You have seen Kathy's work each weekend through her leadership of our beautiful Art & Environment (church decorations). Kathy has also served as sacristan, a member of the Stewardship Committee and was a feature writer for our parish newsletter. Jeff has been a star in our school by teaching the students about the life of a pilot. Many of you recognize Jeff and Kathy from their years serving at the Oktoberfest. More recently you have seen Kathy as the reader for our online Masses, while Jeff ran the camera behind the scenes. 

Thank you for all of your years of service at St. Clare and God bless you as you relocate to Florida.
Suspicious Texts
In addition to spam emails, there have also been some  spam texts being sent from hacked phones of area priests and staff members. Please be aware of any suspicious spam emails or texts asking you for help, money or gift cards. THIS IS SPAM. Fr. Jim or any staff member will NEVER, EVER ask for money, gift cards, or donations through an email or text. Disregard them and/or report to your phone/email company.
Mother's Day Virtual Flowers
Every year, the Respect Life Committee sells roses to our parishioners for them to buy for the mothers in their life. This year, we are offering virtual flowers instead. Simply fill out the form on our website at stclarechurch.org/mothers-day for each mother or grandmother you would like to send flowers to. 

All benefits go to the Mosaic Pregnancy Center, which supports women in crisis pregnancies in choosing life. Please make your submissions ahead of time so that we have sufficient notice to send your virtual flowers.
Parking Lot Rosary & May Devotions
Parking Lot Rosary – Tuesdays in May at 6:30 p.m.
We will gather every Tuesday during the month of May in the church parking lot and pray the rosary. Participants will be directed to park one space apart for everyone's safety. Since we will be spread out, we will be able to roll down car windows and enjoy the weather. For those who are unable to attend, we will also be live streaming on our website - www.stclarechurch.org/live
May: The Month of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Go to our May Devotions website page for Rosary Resources and Suggested Videos to watch this month.
Building Update
Check our website weekly for building updates!
Donations Needed
Food & Hygiene Supplies Collection for Catholic Charities

Hours in May:
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-noon and Thursday: 4-7 p.m.
Drop at the Boy Scout trailer at St. Clare Church parking lot, 1411 Cross St. O'Fallon


Live Stream Mass
Support
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT ST. CLARE CHURCH!

HOW TO DONATE WHILE THERE ARE NO MASSES
Our parish continues to have expenses that need to be met, even without public Masses. There are several ways that you can continue donating to St. Clare Parish.

You can make your weekly offering online. Please consider setting up an online giving account to make your weekly offertory contribution.  Online giving is an easy, safe and convenient way to keep your offertory giving in support of our parish during this time of staying at home. Go to stclarechurch.weshareonline.org to get started.

You may also continue using your contributions envelopes by mailing to the parish office at 1411 Cross St., O’Fallon, IL 62269 or you can drop the donations off at the parish office. There is a black drop box on the parish office porch.
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