JULY 17, 2020
ST. CLARE CONNECTION
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.
Ordination & Installation of Bishop-elect
On Wednesday, July 22 at 2 p.m.,
Bishop-elect McGovern will be
ordained and installed as the ninth bishop of Belleville at Cathedral of St. Peter.

Due to limited seating because of the pandemic,
the Mass of Ordination and Installation will be broadcast live on EWTN.

To watch live stream or for more information: https://www.diobelle.org/main-rotator/1396
Young Adults with Fr. Jim this Sunday
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.
Virtual VBS Starts Monday
Parents who registered their children for VBS should check their email for important instructions this weekend and pick up their VBS to-go bags after Mass.
Tuesday Night Bible Study
  • Books of the Bible: Ruth, Samuel I, Samuel II
  • Cost: $7, plus shipping
  • Dates: Tuesdays in August through November, 7-9pm
  • Registration: Contact the Parish Office (618-632-3562) by July 21
  • Location: Through Zoom - participants must provide their email address during registration
Discussions on Race & Social Upheaval
Deacon John Gomez has been facilitating discussions on our ongoing crises related to race and social upheaval and is preparing to start another set of discussions with a new group. Please reach out to him at DeaconGomez@aol.com to express interest or to sign up. Also, please check our web page on the Racial Divide at  www.stclarechurch.org/the-racial-divide .
PSR Survey
PSR parents: Please complete a brief survey today to help us plan for the coming school year.
PSR Registration
Registration and details for the 2020-2021 school year of Parish School of Religion (PSR) classes ares now available online at stclarechurch.org/PSR .
What Are We Building?
Fr. Jim shows us a close-up view of the parish office and fellowship hall floor plans.
To watch previous videos & view photos, visit stclarechurch.org/build .
Youth Group Outdoor Adventures!
Sundays, July 19 and 26 from 6—7:30 p.m. No meeting on August 2 or 9.
Music, Games & Snacks...socially distanced outdoors at the St. Clare Garden pavilion. For high school students, incoming freshmen through outgoing seniors, from any parish or any faith are welcome to St. Clare Youth Group any time. Summer is a great time to see what it’s about as we are very casual and outdoors!
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