St. Clare Connection: January 15, 2021

JANUARY 15, 2021 | ST. CLARE CONNECTION

"ADOPT A SEMINARIAN"

Our Belleville Diocese is currently blessed with six seminarians. In order to show our support, we have in the gathering space "Adopt" cards that include information on each of the seminarians.

How can you "Adopt a Seminarian"? There are lots of ways!

+ Prayer! Send him an occasional note to assure him of your prayers for him.

+Remember his birthday. Send him a card or gift on his birthday.

+Send a Care Package. Seminarians are college students and always appreciate a care package.

+Send notes of encouragement and support at any time.

For more info see Fr. Jim's bulletin article this weekend.

If you are unable to pick up a card this weekend and would like to "Adopt a Seminarian" please contact Jamae at jamaeshubirg@stclarechurch.org or call the parish office at 632-3562.

HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20

2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

For anyone that has experienced the loss of a loved one, recent or not. We meet for conversation, suggested reading, encouragement and prayer.

For more info, contact Ken & Barb at 618-726-7587 or kj_kenney@sbcglobal.net

YOUTH GROUP ICE SKATING PARTY

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24

5:30-8:30 p.m. at Steinberg Skating Rink

in Forest Park, St. Louis

Cost is $10 admission and $8 for skates (cash only). Masks are required. Meet at the rink; we cannot offer carpool this year. We will provide hotdogs or snacks & hot chocolate for youth group at the rink.

RSVP via text 618-610-9149

MARRIAGE, DIVORCE & ANNULMENT:

REALITIES & MYTHS

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28

6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Learn about the Church’s definition of marriage, the difference between divorce and annulment, what is involved in the annulment process in the Church, and how an annulment can bring great healing. Attendance is limited to 9, seating will be socially distanced, and all attendees must wear a mask and RSVP to Matt Flynn (mattflynn@stclarechurch.org, 618-632-3562) by January 25. If you are unable to attend or need to stay isolated, contact Matt Flynn for more information and a one-on-one meeting (virtual or in-person with social distancing and masks).

BLESSED IS SHE

Feeling disconnected? Wondering what you might do to observe Lent this year? Blessed is She promotes a sisterhood of women who desire two things: PRAYER and COMMUNITY. We would love to have you join us!

WHO: Women of St. Clare Parish ages 18-98.

WHAT: 'The Beatitudes' from the Blessed is She series Rooted: Blessed Conversations

WHERE: St. Clare Parish

WHEN: Tuesdays, February 9 - March 30 from 7-8 pm. (All 8 sessions are encouraged but not mandatory).

HOW: We will form small groups in order to maintain safety protocols. (Space may be limited - register early!)

Check them out on Facebook or their website at www.blessedisshe.net

Questions? Contact Ellen Gravlin at ellen.gravlin@charter.net or call the parish office at 632-3562.

The Rooted: Blessed Conversation book can be bought at their website or on Amazon. Purchase of the book is not necessary to participate. Deadline to register is February 1.