JUNE 5, 2020
ST. CLARE CONNECTION
Welcome Home Weekend!
Two Options for Mass Participation:
  1.   Attending with parishioners at church. Saturday at 5, Sunday 8:30 and 10:30
  2.   Watching Live Stream at 10:30 and receiving Eucharist afterwards in church Gathering Space.

For those attending Mass with parishioners:
Before and after Mass – socializing can only happen outside of building and no congregating in Gathering Space; sanitizer provided in Gathering Space.

For Mass
  • After sanitizing your hands, you will be handed a worship aid for Mass. You can take it home since it will have the Mass times and Mass intentions for the next week listed on the back side.
  • Wear mask during Mass – bring your own or one will be provided.
  • Enter pews that are not roped off and practice social distance unless with other family members. Please use pews closest to the front first.
  • When receiving Communion in your hand (no receiving in mouth), lower mask, consume the Eucharist, and return to pew with mask back on.

For those participating via Live Stream
  • Mass will be live at 10:30 am on Sunday
  • Holy Communion will be offered in the church Gathering Space from 11:45-12:00 Noon

Ways to Live Stream 10:30 Mass
Worship aids available at stclarechurch.org/live
Weekday Mass Schedule
Starting June 8
Monday at noon; Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.; Thursday at noon; Friday at 7:30 a.m.
Please follow the same guidelines for Sunday Masses.
June Devotions: The Eucharist
This month we highlight the Eucharist. Click HERE to visit our June Devotions website page for prayers and suggested videos.
High School Youth
High school youth invited to outdoor activity!
Seek and Ye Shall Find: 
Sunday, June 7 from 6:-7:30 p.m. at the St. Clare Garden Pavilion
Youth will search for items with a GPS device. Clues will help each small group solve the puzzle. Bring a phone with GPS capabilities. If you do not have a phone, you will be partnered with someone who does. We will social distance, and prepackaged snacks and drinks will be provided. For all high school youth, incoming through just graduated.
Nursing Home Collection
Planting Hope: Brightening the day for nursing home residents in quarantine!
We are collecting the following items to be distributed to nursing home residents:
  • Books (large print, if possible)
  • Bibles, prayer books (large print, if possible)
  • Magazines
  • Playing Cards (large print)
  • Small potted plants (so they can watch them grow--a sign of hope)
  • Seeds, small pots & potting soil would be welcome as well
  • Individually wrapped pieces of chocolate or sugar-free candy
  • Handwritten cards to residents expressing your care and concern and assuring them of your prayers and support as well as that of our parish
  • Feel free to include pictures, drawings, paintings, "sticker art," or other such items from children
Please put items in bags labeled "Nursing Homes" and place them on the credenza in the hallway across from the bathrooms by Sunday, June 14th, so that we can distribute them in a timely manner.
Conversations Around Race
"Conversations around Race for Concerned Parishioners"
In the coming weeks, St. Clare will be holding conversation sessions with our parishioners to discuss the ongoing crisis of racial injustice in our country. At this time, we particularly invite any parishioners of color who would like to discuss their experiences or concerns to join Deacon John Gomez on Wednesday, June 10 or 17, at 6:30 p.m. for a virtual conversation session via Zoom. Please email him at [email protected] to receive the Zoom link.
Building Update
The parish office walls are starting to go up!
Check our website weekly for building updates!
Parking Lot Rosary
Tuesdays in June at 6:30 p.m.
We will gather in the church parking lot and pray the rosary. Participants will be directed to park one space apart for everyone's safety. Since we will be spread out, we will be able to roll down car windows and enjoy the weather. For those who are unable to attend, we will also be live streaming on our website - www.stclarechurch.org/live
Donations
Food, toilet paper and jeans drive continues in June from 10-noon and 6-7:00 p.m.on Tuesdays and 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Drop off at St. Clare Church parking lot. New item request: Gently used children's clothing needed (Infants through teens). We continue to collect food and special items for the Catholic Urban Programs food pantry and St. Vincent de Paul drop-in shelter in East St. Louis. Share and care: Click here for more details.
Thank You for Your Continued Support
Our parish continues to have expenses that need to be met, even without public Masses. There are several ways that you can continue donating to St. Clare Parish.

You can make your weekly offering online. Please consider setting up an online giving account to make your weekly offertory contribution.  Online giving is an easy, safe and convenient way to keep your offertory giving in support of our parish during this time of staying at home. Go to stclarechurch.weshareonline.org to get started.

You may also continue using your contributions envelopes by mailing to the parish office at 1411 Cross St., O’Fallon, IL 62269 or you can drop the donations off at the parish office. There is a black drop box on the parish office porch.
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