NOVEMBER 22, 2019
ST. CLARE CONNECTION
THIS WEEKEND
STEWARDSHIP WEEKEND CONTINUES...
Show your faithfulness and gratitude to God -- and your commitment to your parish. Know that every donation truly makes a difference.
Commitment cards will be available before each Mass. CLICK HERE for more info or to fill out a card online.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS TURNED IN THEIR COMMITMENT CARD!  
DAILY REFLECTIONS
FOR THE ADVENT
AND CHRISTMAS SEASONS
Advent booklets with daily reflections, written by our own parishioners, will once again be available this Advent.
BE STILL. REFLECT. PRAY. DISCOVER. UNPLUG.
Please pick one up in the Gathering Space this weekend. 
HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ST. CLARE!
ADVENT BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays, Dec 3, 10 & 17 from 7-9 p.m. in Church Library
To register, contact Parish Office at 632-3562 by November 25.
Due to the generosity of a parishioner there is no fee for this bible study. 
THANKSGIVING COLLECTION
Thanksgiving Day, November 28 AND November 30/December 1
Please bring canned or non-perishable food for the O’Fallon Food Pantry and coats,
blankets, hats, gloves, scarves and warm socks of all sizes for St. Vincent de Paul’s outreach to the poor. Items will be collected in the Gathering Space and the credenza across from the bathrooms. Thank you for your generosity and concern for those who are in need, especially as winter arrives. 
24 HOUR EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
 Sunday, December 1 after 10:30 Mass until Monday, December 2
Benediction at 11:45 followed by Noon Mass
Sign up sheets are in the Gathering Space or sign up online at stclarechurch.org/24
BOOK SALE NEXT WEEKEND
The Daughters of St. Paul from Pauline Books & Media in St. Louis will be visiting St Clare of Assisi once again on Nov. 30/Dec. 1.
Their publications of Catholic books, music, and DVDs --both for children and adults--will be available for perusal and purchase after each Mass. Books for Advent and Christmas will be available. For more information or special requests call Sr. Laura at 314-965-3512.
CRAZY 8s COOKIES & CRAFTS CHRISTMAS PARTY
For all 7th & 8th Grade Youth
Sunday, December 1 from 5-7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
We will decorate cookies and make door décor for the elderly. Please bring a $5 gift for the gift exchange game and some warm snacks or a dessert to share.
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