OCTOBER 16, 2020
ST. CLARE CONNECTION
Crazy 8's Bonfire
Crazy 8s is for 7th & 8th graders
October 18 at the St. Clare Garden Pavilion

Grade 7 only: 5-6:30 -7TH GRADE ONLINE SIGN UP LINK

Grade 8 only: 6:30-8 -8TH GRADE ONLINE SIGN UP LINK

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. 
Youth Group
Youth Group is for grades 9-12
Youth Group on Oct. 18 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Outdoors event at the home of Jamie and Stephen Eros, 2001 West F St., Belleville
(note location change)
Faith, fun, snacks and free throw tourney

Bonfire on Oct. 25 from 6-7:30 p.m.
St. Clare Garden
S'mores and more!
Respect Life Month
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
Hope for the Journey
Wednesday, October 21
2:00 & 7:00 pm
St. Clare Church Choir Room
Hope for the Journey is a ministry reaching out to anyone that has experienced the loss of a loved one, recent or not. We meet for conversation, suggested reading, prayer, encouragement, and to walk this journey with you. Ken and Barb Kenney at 726-7587 or Kj_kenney@sbcglobal.net
Building Update
Our “Open House-Walk-Thru” will be after each Mass on the weekend of November 7-8.
Be sure to read Fr. Jim's bulletin article for more updates and information!
Parish Kitchen
Staff Break Room
Office Workroom
Theology Thursdays
"Theology Thursday" video series continues! 
Fr. Jim moves from the architecture and art of our church building to other aspects of our parish life. Watch for these each Thursday in your email that help you prepare for the weekend Mass as well as learn something about our faith.
This week, Fr. Jim interviews parishioners Peg Harter and Peggy Melone who have handcrafted the banners used at St. Clare for decoration and processions.
All videos can be found on our YouTube page and on our website at
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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