MARCH 19, 2021 | ST. CLARE CONNECTION
HOLY WEEK: TRIDUUM & EASTER SUNDAY

SIGN UP GENIUS REQUIRED FOR:
7:00pm - Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper (Apr. 1)
7:00pm - Celebration of the Passion of the Lord (Apr. 2)
8:00pm - The Great Easter Vigil in the Holy Night (Apr. 3)
8:30am & 10:30am - Easter Sunday (Apr. 4)

Read this week's BULLETIN ARTICLE for details

FOR FULL SCHEDULE DETAILS AND TO SIGN UP CLICK HERE
THIS WEEKEND
Baby Item Collection
The Respect Life Committee and Moms’ Group are hosting a baby shower to support Mosaic Pregnancy 
Center. New, unwrapped items can be dropped off at the credenza in the hallway across from the restrooms this weekend. Thank you for your support! 
Items Needed: Sleepers, Crib sheets, Bottles, Diapers, Blanket Buddies, Onesies, Pacifiers, Swaddle blankets, Bath towels, Formula, Bibs 
St. Clare School Virtual Auction
Bidding is now open and closes March 20th at 10:00 P.M.!

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Parish Penance Service
You’re Invited to Come and Receive Reconciling Love and Healing Grace!
Our Parish Reconciliation Service is
THURSDAY, MARCH 25 AT 7:00 P.M.

Our Communal Reconciliation Service will provide a simple worship aid with the "Act of Contrition" prayer for the service so you do not need to worry about the 'how to.' There will be nine priests available for individual confessions.

Everyone is encouraged to make a thorough examination of conscience before coming to the penance service. Set some time aside between now and Thursday to go through the examination below. Making a list of the areas you need to improve may be helpful to bring along for your individual confession.
Monday Lenten Series
Stations of the Cross Meditations:
Side-by-Side with Jesus

Mass - 6:00-6:30 p.m. 
Short Presentation and Opportunity for
Reflection on the Stations of the Cross
6:35-7:15 p.m.

+ March 22 - Stations 13 and 14

The reflections will be livestreamed.
St. Clare School Principal
St. Clare Catholic School is seeking an elementary school Principal. The position is available July 1st, 2021. Please click the link for more information!
Bible Study starts April 20
-RSVP by April 6-
The 2021 Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal
Whoever believes in me will do the works that I do…  -John 14:12

A most heartfelt thanks to all those who have already responded with a gift to The 2021 Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal. If you have not done so as yet, there’s still plenty of time. One-time donations or pledges – in any amount – are needed and can be made through your parish or at www.diobelle.org (click on “Giving to the Diocese”). Your generosity supports 16 agencies and programs that daily serve thousands of people. Please consider making your gift today or at any time you are able in the coming months. We also ask for your prayers for the success of this year’s appeal and all those we serve.  Thank you and may God bless you always.
Living Stations - Friday, March 26
TAKE ACTION!
The Catholic Bishops of Illinois issued a letter to Catholics across the state urging them to contact their state lawmakers to oppose a current effort to repeal the Illinois parental notification of abortion law. You may read the letter at the website of the Catholic Conference of Illinois: www.ilcatholic.org. 
Take action by contacting your elected representatives and senators. Thank you for your help in protecting the dignity of human life and the relationship between parents and their children.
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 the Church.
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