JULY 3, 2020 ST. CLARE CONNECTION

JULY 5 BULLETIN

Thank You

A special thanks to those who are sending in extra donations this week in response to the "End-of-the Year Financial Statement" published last weekend (see link below). If you have fallen behind in your tithing due to being away from church during the past months, or can make an extra donation before we close out the fiscal year, please do so before July 5 through the options below. TWO WAYS TO GIVE AT END OF FISCAL YEAR  1. ONLINE GIVING THROUGH WESHARE 2. SPECIAL ENVELOPE: Please provide your own envelope marked “End of fiscal year giving” and place it in the collection basket at church, mail to or drop off at the parish office or drop box by July 5.   CLICK HERE FOR A RECAP OF LAST WEEK'S END-OF THE-FISCAL YEAR REPORT

Ordination to the Priesthood

Two of our parishioners, Deacon Nick Fleming and Deacon Joel Seipp, as well as Deacon Carl Schrage, will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, July 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the Cathedral of St. Peter. Due to the number of people that can participate, the Mass will be livestreamed at: www.cathedralbelle.org.

Congratulations Gifts for Joel & Nick Please join in donating toward a parish-wide gift for Nick and Joel to say Thank You for saying 'yes' to God's calling. You can donate online at the link below or use the envelope attached to this weekend bulletin.  CLICK HERE for Fr. Jim's congratulations message about their ordination. ONLINE DONATION LINK

JOEL AND NICK WILL EACH CELEBRATE THEIR FIRST MASS AT ST. CLARE! Joel Seipp - Saturday, July 11 at 5:00 p.m. With limited seating, in addition to his family and friends, there will be about 100 places open in the pews for parishioners to attend. Nick Fleming - Sunday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. With his family expecting a large attendance, it will only be available via livestream .

Quiet on Cross Street: Returns Tuesday, July 7!

"Virtual" Vacation Bible School

St. Clare Staycation Bible School - July 20-24 (or days you select) At your home for ages 4-11 or older. Just $10 per child (craft supplies provided) Online registration and payments have been extended to Monday, July 6 .  Visit our website to register

Ordination and Installation of Bishop-elect

The Liturgy of Ordination and Installation of Bishop-elect Michael McGovern as the ninth Bishop of Belleville Wednesday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m. Cathedral of St. Peter Everyone is invited to view the Mass which will be televised live on EWTN. The Mass will also be available on the EWTN website at www.ewtn.com.

Young Adults Tour

Tour of the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis for Young Adults Fr. Jim is hosting a free tour of the St. Louis Basilica for young adults on Sunday, July 19, at 1:30 pm. The tour should last about 90 minutes. Please bring a mask to wear or let us know if you need one provided. For those interested, there will be an optional trip for ice cream afterwards. No registration required, but, if you know you will attend, please let Matt Flynn (matthewflynn5@gmail.com) know for a rough estimate.

Two Options for Mass Participation

1.   Attending with parishioners at church. Saturday at 5:00, Sunday 8:30 and 10:30.   2.   Watching Livestream at 10:30 and receiving Eucharist afterwards in church Gathering Space.

QUICK LINKS

Parish Website - stclarechurch.org Read and Listen to Fr. Jim's Homilies Give Online - WeShare Formed.org Legislative Action Alerts Connect with the St. Clare Young Adults Building Updates The Racial Divide

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