Fi h Sunday of Lent
April 2, 2017
Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton
Bishop of Belleville
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
BAPTISM—Preparation classes for parents are
offered every other month for infant baptism. Call
the Parish Office to sign up. Adults wishing to be
baptized should also call the Office.
RECONCILIATION—Saturdays 3:30 until 4:30
p.m. or by appointment. Community celebrations are
also offered every Advent and Lent.
MATRIMONY—Contact Pastor a year prior.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK—Communal
celebrations twice a year, or by appointment.
St. Clare of Assisi, Pray for Us!
St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church
1411 Cross Street
O’Fallon, IL 62269
618/ 632-3562
www.stclarechurch.org
Fr. Jim Deiters
Dennis Vander Ven
Marcia Fix
Jamae Shubirg
Ed Seipp
Patrick Jurgensmeyer
Stephen Eros
Jane Dotson
Matt Flynn
Pastor
Deacon
Parish Secretary
Administrative Assistant
Business Manager
Facilities Manager
Music and Liturgy Director
Family Faith Formation
Adult Faith and Mission
We, the people of St. Clare Catholic Parish,
In the Diocese of Belleville, are called by God
in baptism to be disciples of Jesus Christ.
Centered in the Eucharist, and strengthened
by the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we strive to live
the Gospel and further the reign of God.
We do this by creating a vibrant faith
community, by actively promoting justice
and evangelization, and by using our gifts
in the service of God’s people, to give God
glory and reverence all of Creation.
ST. CLARE SCHOOL
632-6327
214 West Third Street, O’Fallon, IL
Milissa Faust
Gloria Schmidt
Eileen Yahl
MT. CALVARY CEMETERY
Jim Deschesne, Sexton
Principal
Secretary
Accountant
632-3562
PARISH TRUSTEES
Michael Crupe
John Dempsey
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL
Emergency Assistance
632-4270
From Our Pastor...
Making a Good Confession…
This Thursday is our Communal Reconciliation Service and eight
additional priests will be here for individual confessions. I want to
strongly encourage you to join us for this great sacrament that many
of us shy away from for various reasons. Perhaps it has been too
many years and you don’t know ‘where to start’ with a confession. We provide a simple worship aid for the service in which you
do not need to worry about the ‘how to.’
The most important preparation is to take the time to make a
good examination of conscience. There are many forms of an examination and can easily be found through a search on the Internet.
Basically an examination can be one of the following:
1. Compare my daily living with the 10 Commandments.
2. Compare my choices with Jesus’ Teaching: Love God above
all things, love self and love neighbor.
3. The US Bishops website www.usccb.org has an examination
based on Catholic Social Teaching.
Making a good confession can be the best thing we can do not only
for our relationship with God but it is just as helpful for our relationships with family and friends. We may have past hurts, resentments,
built up anger, feelings of distance, or a sense of failure in our relationships. A good examination before confession requires us to ask
our self, “What do I need to change in myself to be a better parent,
spouse, friend, son or daughter, and Christian in the world?”
Set aside Thursday, April 6, 7:00 PM, for this great experience of
God’s Grace. If married, please bring your children and spouse with
you! If you cannot make Thursday night, there are other nights
available as listed later in the bulletin. Come celebrate God’s unconditional love and mercy!
In Christ,
Fr. Jim Deiters
Recent Deaths:
Maria Paule, Sister of Mar gar ita (Mike) Cr upe
Donna Bender, Gr andmother of J amie (Stephen) Er os
Kayla McNamara, Gr anddaughter of Dor othy Schwaegel
We extend our loving and prayerful sympathy to
Margarita, Jamie and Dorothy and their families at
this time of loss. May our prayers give them comfort
and peace and may their loved ones rest in the peace
and love of Christ.
April 1
Robert Glazebrook
Joscelyn Russell
Melvin Heisserer
Jeanne Smith
Whitney Wisnasky
Kristie Randolph
Tyler McDaniel
AJ Vassen
Elliot Mauch
Paula Goldberg
Aubrie Hohm
Clare Naegele
April 2
Matty Ueda
James Boeving
Jamie Raber
Matt Chambers
Chris Kramer
Alexavier Jansen
Claire Feger
April 3
Michael Earley
Jim Cavins
Stacey Cutter
Jill Jones
Jodie Rodriguez
Amie King
Christina Zabbo
Maria Burke
Chaz Stephens
Lexie Newcomb
Ermerson Nieroda
Claire Eberhart
April 4
Deacon Dennis
Vander Ven
Anna Schoendienst
Steven Kuca
Keith Evans
Leanne Morrison
Greg Saplin
Natalie Heitzman
April 5
Earl Wilcox
Kenneth Troy
Cheryl Matzker
Diane Vernier
Kim Pierson
Timothy Lewis
Cyndi Witt
Richard Ransom
Robert Clancy
Gus Smith
Peter Skipworth
April 6
Natalie Born
Barbara Warren
Craig Reno
Brett Wright
Lynette Gage
Jocelyn Pavelschak
Trevor Dollahon
Abigail Killian
Nathan Rodriguez
April 7
Jim Colombo
Ed Epplin
Victoria Gainor
Matthew Blomberg
Katelyn Knaust
Jude Rotz
Paxton Werle
April 8
Marjorie Hines
Matt Heins
Camerina Fernandez
Jessica Thomas
Addison Gomez
Kristen Buechler
Chad Duckworth
Gavin Benedick
Luke Terrell
April 9
Brian Heisserer
Alyssa Trelow
Grant Gruenloh
Gretchen Ertel
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, April 1
Next Weekend: April 8/9
Fi h Sunday of Lent
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Saturday 5:00
Jorge Avila, Nancy Buttimer, Jim Calandro
Ellen Gravlin, Jessica Kalmer, Nancy Karrigan
Barb Kenney, Jack & Patti Leisure, Lucy Mixen
Kevin Mulheran, Walter O’Dell, Shirley Suski
5:00 p.m. Clete Schwaegel
Sunday, April 2
Fi h Sunday of Lent
8:30 a.m. Robert and Clara Schachner
George and Norma Axmacher
10:30 a.m. Joe Burroughs
*Eucharis c Adora on following Mass
Sunday 8:30
Betty Deschesne, Jacklyn Gross, Michael Howk
Frank Morski, Mark & Amie O’Connor
Caron Proffer, Kevin & Linda Rademacher
Ken & Jeanne Smith, Kristy Turner
Lenten Weekday
11:45 a.m. Benedic on
Sunday 10:30
Tuesday, April 4
Margaret Andrasko, Ksana Bialick, Steve Bovich
Krystle Hatter, Kitty Luehrs, Dominic & Rena Sabatino
Christopher, Tara & Hannah Sill, Richard Smith
Toni Stanton, Betsy Weinel
Readers
Saturday 5:00
Sunday 8:30
10:30
Monday, April 3
6:00 p.m. Gene and Delores Ellio
Lenten Weekday, Saint Isidore, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
7:30 a.m. Rita Rehkemper
8:30 a.m. Mass in School Chapel
Wednesday, April 5—No Mass
Lenten Weekday, Saint Vincent Ferrer, Priest
Thursday, April 6
Lenten Weekday
8:30 a.m. Mass in School Chapel
Servers
Saturday 5:00
8:30
10:30
Ushers
Saturday 5:00
First Friday, April 7
Lenten Weekday, Saint John BapƟst de la Salle, Priest
7:30 a.m. Father Jack Joyce
6:00 p.m. Sta ons of the Cross
Saturday, April 8
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
5:00 p.m. Irmine Jurgensmeyer
Paul Louis
Sunday, April 9
John Jackson & Barbara Calandro
Simone Wheeler & Jamie Eros
Patty Klingelhoefer & Kathy Sjoquist
Cassidy Lurk, Elizabeth & Madeleine Henken
Jordan Nguyen, Anya & Heather Kenney
Ryan Clancy, Allison LaSalvia, Tyler Stanton
Don Gravlin, Ken Kenney, Carl Lurk
Richie Meile, Eric Sheesley, John Winkelmann
Sunday
8:30
Dennis Collins, Jim Hendricks, Su Holmes
Pat Jurgensmeyer, Don Proffer, Craig Sewell
Sunday
10:30
Jason Holzum, Tyler McDaniel, John Meise
Stephen Smith, Mark Stevens, Zakharie Stoll
Gift Bearers
Saturday 5:00
Sunday 8:30
10:30
Scott, Theresa, Ryan, Kylie, Tyson & Skylar Voss
Clarence, Michelle, Sophie & Cara Reilly
Joe, Heather, Gretchen & Hanna Ertel
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Greeters
Readings of the Week April 3-9
Sound Board
Saturday 5:00
Sunday 8:30
10:30
Jim Colombo
Jacob Nguyen
Colby Mank
Bread Bakers
Stephanie Chambers, Shelley Mank, Sarah Mattingly
8:30 a.m. Robert, Sally and Raymond Haselhorst Saturday 5:00
8:30
Nancy Wright
10:30 a.m. James Mannix, Sr.
10:30
Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62];
Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11
Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56;
Jn 8:31-42
Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59
Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42
Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56
Sunday: Mt 21:1-11 (procession);
Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24;
Phil 2:6-11; Mt 26:14 -- 27:66 [27:11-54]
Kit, Deb, Josh, Kyle, Ryan & Katie Zimmermann
Mona Peach, Gib & Pat Vollmer
Christopher, Amy, Aiden, Grace & Nora Stapenhorst
Children’s Word
Saturday 5:00
Lucy Ueda & Sophia Cherry
Sunday
8:30
Judy Lemansky & Matthew Turner
10:30
Barb Smith & Hunter Barr
Nursery
Meaghan Bovich & Kim Huber
Servers for Stations of the Cross
Friday, April 14
Ryan Voss, Faith & Quin Rackers
Please pray for the sick, their loved ones and caregivers; may they never lose sight of the love of God…
Jennifer R. Barajas, Wray Barr, Bill Bettorf, Shirley Carroll, Linda Cipfl, Yasuko Estabrooks, Rita Ferreri, Sharon Gage, Tom Giger,
Jean Green, Hannah Grubofski, Rita Haukapp, Margaret Heinke, Jessica Holmes, Liz Klingler, Ami Kovach, Dawn Papproth Kuhn,
Abelina Leon, Mary Lugge, Matthew MacAinsh, Carol Martz, Nona Morgan, Doris Prosser, Pauline Puttmann, Dale Reeser,
Megan Saldana, Madelean Sanford, Rosa Garcia, Craig Seipp, Mary Ann Seipp, Richard Smith, Donna Sparks, Michelle Strube,
Betty Tomasovich, Jake Van Hook, Jenny Vogt, Patricia Weiler, Steve Wells, Walter Woods
If you have a family member that is homebound due to illness or hospitalized, please call the parish office.
Please pray for our military men and women, especially those separated from loved ones by deployment.
We’re so glad you are here at Mass.
But, who is missing?
“Preparing the Way”
As part of our parish’s ini a ve to pray for inac ve Catholics,
we are sending brief videos from CatholicsComeHome.org
to you every Monday this Lent. If you missed the previous emails
the videos, you can find them at: www.stclarechurch.org/Lent2017
This week’s video is about responding to difficult situa ons that
some mes keep people away from the Church.
To Sign Up for our Weekly e-newsle ers go to
stclarechurch.org/enewsle er
For more videos, visit: www.catholicscomehome.org/educa onal
At our Monday night Soup and Speaker Series, we will offer
addi onal encouragement for evangelizing. And, of course,
we want to con nue our St. Clare Parish hospitality by always
welcoming everyone—some of whom may be visi ng for
the first me or returning a er some me away.
“You are the light of the world.
A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14
Come and See Weekend at the Seminary
for High School Students April 7—9
Come and See Weekends provide an opportunity for high school
age men discerning the priesthood to visit Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis. Join us for a few days where you will meet the
students and staff, experience Kenrick-Glennon Seminary and
learn more about the Cardinal Glennon College Program. The
weekend begins on Friday with check in at 4:30 and ends Sunday
with a celebration of the Eucharist at 9:00 a.m. followed by
brunch, families are invited to attend Mass and brunch.
Meet the Sisters in Alton Illinois!
Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George Veni Si
Amas Retreat April 21-23. For single Catholic Women
ages 17-30. Visit www.altonfranciscans.org/events
Voca on Corner
“Leaving high school, I didn’t know whether
or not I was called to be a priest. But prayer
and spiritual direction led me to a deeper discernment, and I entered seminary. I looked to
stories of the saints and examples of my parents as reasons that
led me to trust that God had a plan. I experienced falling in love
with Christ and above all peace in my vocation. The most important lesson I’ve learned is to trust. The peace and direction I
have in my life are a testament to that. Others trusted in me,
which in turn allowed me to trust in Christ.” Josh Bathon, CSC,
Congregation of Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Ind. Columbia March 2016
Join us in praying the
Divine Mercy Novena
St. Clare Church
Good Friday at 2:30 p.m.
Stations at 3:00 p.m.
For the following 8 days
(through Sat. Apr. 22)
The Diocese of Belleville is sponsoring
Divine Mercy Sunday events at
St. Clare on Sunday, April 23
from 1:30—3:30 p.m.
Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet pamphlets are
available on the Table in the Gathering Space this
weekend. Please feel free to take one home
if you prefer to pray the Novena at home.
DIOCESAN
CATHOLIC SERVICE & MINISTRY
APPEAL
Thank you to those that already pledged to support
the mission of the Church to teach, preach, minister
and serve in the name of Jesus through their financial
support of Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal. So
far $18,942 has been pledged. Our financial target is
$37,850. If you have not yet responded, please make
every effort to do so.
March 25/26
Tithe
$20,445.45
New Church
$ 3,420.00
“One man gives freely, yet grows all the richer;
Another withholds what he should give,
and only suffers want.” Proverbs 11:24
Journey to Calvary
Medita ons on
the Sta ons of the Cross
Friday, April 7 at 6 p.m.
Enter Holy Week with
this evening of prayer.
Living Stations performed by
the St. Clare Youth Group with
musical reflections by our parish choir.
Lenten Soup Series
The Mystery and Reality of the Church
6:00 p.m. Mass
6:30 p.m. Soup Supper and Speaker
April 3 Are you ready for Easter yet? Is Lent starting to
drag? Come get some good (and bad) news! Matt Flynn
addresses what it means to be a part of a Church that
considers itself a “Pilgrim People”.
Childcare is available by contacting Matt at 632-3562.
PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES
ST. PEREGRINE DEVOTION
Patron Saint of Cancer Patients
FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Belleville
Mass at 8:00 a.m. —-Devotion following
For more information, or to carpool,
please call our parish office at 632-3562.
Eucharistic Adoration
Sunday, April 2
after 10:30 Mass
until Monday, April 3
Reposition at 11:45 a.m.
XLT FROM 5—5:45 P.M. SUNDAY
“Here is the living fountain of Your mercy; here souls
receive consolation and refreshment” St. Faustina of Kowalska
St. Clare Penance Service
Thursday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m.
(Holy Trinity) St. Stephen, Caseyville
Sunday, April 2
Corpus Chris , Shiloh
Monday, April 3 at 7 p.m.
St. Nicholas, O’Fallon
Wednesday, April 5 at 7 p.m.
THE TRIDUUM
Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Eucharis c Adora on
Night Prayer
7:00 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
Good Friday
Morning Prayer
Sta ons of the Cross
The Lord’s Passion
8:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday
Morning Prayer
Easter Vigil
8:00 a.m.
8:00 p.m.
Easter “Breakfast” following in Fellowship Hall
Easter Sunday
Masses
8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
A New Order of CDs, Books and Pamphlets Coming!
Be sure to check out the kiosk in the Gathering Space the
next few weekends for some great new talks and books.
A great way to grow in your knowledge and faith!
Suggested donations: CDs $4 or 3 for $10
Books $5 and Booklets $3; Pamphlets are free.
Your feedback on our Lighthouse ministry is greatly
appreciated and if there are any topics that are of interest
to you, please fill out a comment form on the kiosk and
drop it in the payment slot at the bottom. Thank you!
Healing Prayer Service for Divorced and Separated
April 11 at 7 p.m. at Cardinal Rigali Center
20 Archbishop May Drive, St. Louis 63119
Reflection by Fr. Aaron Nord, Marriage Tribunal
Opportunity for private prayer with the Healing Prayer Team
On Tuesday of Holy Week, April 11, Bishop Braxton
will celebrate the Mass of Chrism at
the Cathedral of St. Peter in Belleville.
The Mass will begin at 11:30. The Chrism
Mass is one of the principal expressions of
the life of our Local Church. On this day,
the Priests and the Chris an Faithful of the
Diocese gather as the Bishop consecrates
the Sacred Chrism and blesses the Oil of
the Catechumens and the Oil of the Sick.
All are Welcome!
PSR
Calendar
Parish School of Religion
St. Clare School, 214 W. 3rd Street, O’Fallon
April 2 PSR Class
April 9 PSR Class (1st grade Soup Kitchen)
April 16 Easter Sunday NO PSR Class
April 22 First Communion Practice
April 22 Confirmation students dinner w/Fr. Jim
April 23 NO PSR First Holy Communion
April 30 Last PSR Class
April 1
Youth Rally at St. Mary, Mt. Vernon
carpool 7:45 a.m. from St. Clare/return 6:10
April 2
XLT in Church 5—5:45 pm
Meeting with Food in Youth Room 6-7:30 pm
April 7
Living Stations and Choir in Church 6-7 pm
April 9
Meeting in Youth Room 6-7:30 pm
April 16
Easter Sunday—No Meeting
April 22-23 Retreat at Hoyleton 8 am Sat—4 pm Sun.
April 30
Crazy 8’s Minute to Win It Games 5-7 pm
Teachers & Adult Leaders
Confirmation
Calendar
April 13-15 Easter Triduum—
Required!
7 p.m. Holy Thursday
and Good Friday
8 p.m. Saturday Easter Vigil
April 29 Dinner with Father Jim (youth only)
Sit together at 5:00 Mass, then pizza and
discussion in the Fellowship Hall
May 13 Rehearsal 10:00 a.m. in Church with
sponsors. Turn in your service logs and
Mass Journal by rehearsal.
Meeting
April 10 at 7 p.m.
Church Library
New Volunteers Welcome!!
Youth volunteers in Grades 6 & Up needed. Sign up
forms coming in April. Training June 10 from
9—10:30 a.m. at St. Clare School
1st Communion Rehearsal
Saturday, April 22 at 9:30 a.m. at Church
For students receiving First Communion
On Sunday, April 23
May 15 Confirmation Mass 7:00 p.m.
Students arrive by 5:50; Sponsors 6
Only If You Mean It
High School Youth Retreat Fundraiser!
Texas Roadhouse will donate
10% or your food purchase to
St. Clare Youth Group
When you give the flyer to your server on
Sunday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Flyers available after Mass
in Gathering Space!
From 8 am April 22 to 4 pm April 23 Hoyleton Children’s Home Find out how to make your faith the center of your life Faith Sharing, service, food and fun with no outside distractions. Register with youth leader, Karen at Youth Group or email [email protected] by April 11. cost is $15. ALTAR ANGELS APRIL 8: Marie Berry, Jackie Burke
Jeane e Giebels, Eleanor Henken, Judy Lemansky
HELP PREPARE OUR CHURCH FOR PALM SUNDAY! The
Art and Environment ministry welcomes extra hands this
coming Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to Noon. Ques ons?
Contact Kathy Sjoquist at [email protected] or 618974-1380.
BAPTISM CLASS SUNDAY, APRIL 2 AT 1:00 IN THE
CHURCH LIBRARY. If you would like to schedule your
child’s bap sm at St. Clare and have not a ended a recent
bap sm class, please plan to a end.
CHILDREN’S BOOK DRIVE New or gently used children’s
books will be collected at St. Clare April 1/2 for OTHS Interact Club’s book drive for a new library for underprivileged children in grades Pre-K through 12 in Lamao, Philippines. Just drop your books in the marked basket in the
hallway across from the restrooms at church.
ST. PAUL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CHICKEN DINNER
April 2 from 11—3. All you can eat! 123 E. Dee Street in
Lebanon, IL. 618-537-4991.
ST. AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO CHURCH ANNUAL REVIVAL
Monday to Wednesday, April 3-5 at 7:00 p.m.
“Renewed, Restored and Ready to Witness”
Revivalist, Rev. Maurice J. Nu , C.SsR., D.Min, Director of
Ins tute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University in
Louisiana.
Monday “You Don’t Know Me Like That” 1Samuel:1:9-20
Tuesday “Lessons From the Storm” Ma hew 14:22-33
Wednesday “I’m Covered” 2Samuel 9:1-13
For more informa on or direc ons to 400 Rev. Joseph
Brown Boulevard, East St. Louis, IL, call 274-0655.
PREGANANCY CARE CENTER ANNUAL DINNER AUCTION
Saturday, April 22 at 5:30 p.m. at McCormick Center in
Belleville. Dinner at 6:15 p.m. Tickets: Ages 13 and older $18; Children ages 5—12 $7.50; Four and under free.
For ckets, please write to: Connie Reitano, PCC
309 Roanoke Drive, Belleville, IL 62221 or call Connie at
277-8571 or email to PCCDinnerAuc [email protected]
Reserva ons due by Friday, April 15. For ques ons/
dona ons, call Kathy at 830-1147 or Gloria at 235-6797.
Join us for the St. Clare School Art Fair on
April 4 at 6:30—7:30 p.m. As students of all
grades showcase thier ar s c talents. This
exhibi on only event will feature student
pain ng, sketching, clay, photography and
LEGO crea ons!
Mark your calendars for the 8th annual
Saint Clare Easter Eggstraordinaire 3 Mile Run with Kids’
Fun Run and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15. The
race begins at 9 a.m. at Rohr Field.
GARDEN HELP NEEDED!
If you would be interested
in helping to plant, water,
weed and harvest our Flower
and Vegetable Gardens this
spring and summer, please
call Bill at 741-6012.
Calling all Cooks!
Come share your heritage by
cooking food & sharing samples
at the Parish Pentecost Festival
Sunday, June 4
St. Clare Church
East Lawn
11:30—2:30
Food booths needed
to represent your ethnicity
or unique region of US.
Get a group of family or
friends together and
plan to prepare food samples!
Call the parish office
for more information!