OCTOBER 9, 2020
ST. CLARE CONNECTION
No PSR or Youth Group this weekend due to the holiday.
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:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 FROM 10:00-1:00 PM
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
Art & Architecture
Have you been a part of our Theology Thursdays video series?
Fr. Jim Deiters leads us on an at-home faith formation series on the Art & Architecture of St. Clare of Assisi Church. 
[VIDEO #10]
[VIDEO #11]
[VIDEO #12]
All videos can be found on our YouTube Channel or at stclarechurch.org/theology-thursdays.
Crazy 8's Bonfire
October 18 at the St. Clare Garden Pavilion
Grade 7 only: 5—6:30
Grade 8 only: 6:30—8
Parents: Can you help pre-package s’mores kits or donate individually packaged snacks?
Email Jane at janeadotson@yahoo.com
College Care Packages
If you would like your college student to receive a college care package from our parish
while they are away this semester (well before finals), please send name, address and dates of finals by October 19 to janeadotson@yahoo.com. Donations for postage accepted. 
LUKE 18: A Retreat for Eighth Graders
JANUARY 15-16, 2021 - Mini Version
This popular retreat for 8th graders is hosted by high school and college leaders on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend in January. Sign up today! Registration is now open for 8th graders. High school juniors and seniors are invited to a meeting to discuss and apply for the limited openings for leaders for the retreat.
8th Grader registration and payment due Nov. 13.
Options for Weekend Masses
  1.   Attend with parishioners at church. Saturday at 5:00, Sunday 8:30 and 10:30.

  2.   Watch Livestream at 10:30 and receive Eucharist afterwards in church Gathering Space.
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