St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church 1411 Cross Street

O’Fallon, IL 62269 618/ 632-3562

www.stclarechurch.org

Fr. Jim Deiters Pastor Dennis Vander Ven Deacon John Gomez Deacon Marcia Fix Parish Secretary Jamae Shubirg Administrative Assistant Ed Seipp Business Manager Patrick Jurgensmeyer Facilities Manager Stephen Eros Music and Liturgy Director Jane Dotson Family Faith Formation Matt Flynn Adult Faith and Mission

ST. CLARE SCHOOL 632-6327

214 West Third Street, O’Fallon, IL Clarice McKay Principal

MT. CALVARY CEMETERY 632-3562

Paulo D’Amico

PARISH TRUSTEES

Michael Crupe

John Dempsey

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL 632-4270

Emergency Assistance

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 - 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.

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.

Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton Bishop of Belleville

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 29, 2018

Director: Jamie Eros Music Director: Stephen Eros

Our cast of all ages is joined by a chorus of kids (grades 4-8) from a week-long musical camp to

present this beloved telling of St. Matthew's gospel.

About the Show: A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell

different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic

timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of

Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion,

Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life!

St. Clare Church

August 3 & 4 7:00 P.M.

$5 General Admission

no admission for ages 5 & under

From Our Pastor, Fr. Jim...

July 28 Roy Rogge Jennifer Wilson Audrey Kunsemiller Olivia Huerta Gabriel Jimenez Daniel Prosser July 29 Shirley Seipp Caron Proffer James Mackey Kenda Wunder Jerry Schoendienst Chad O’Neil Cole Arnold Nikki Mastroianni Isabella Roman Keythan Santiago July 30 Reece Jackson Anne Crowe Jill Pendegrass Jnana Coffey Krissy Greene David Link Jack Eberhart Baylor Herbert Jonah Brown July 31 Paul Garrett Walter Parker Beth Albrecht Joseph Repp Warren Berry Jennifer Rivera Erin Cerbie Blaine Stolle Angela Timpson August 1 Sharon Rambo Stan Kombrink Linda Bovich Michael Yost Jeffrey Lauber Nora Aguilar Shelley Mank Carlos Fernandez

August 1 (cont) Rick Girard Dennis Crain Chris Walling Domingo Ramirez Amy Muschler Daphne Murphy Mary Gutridge August 2 Bill Musser Dorrette Arbogast Johnathon Roman Tayleur Stephens Clarissa Pavao Tyler Schottel Katy Thoman Tina Thoman Sammi Siville Gabriela Cotto Maya Bialick August 3 JoAnn Melesky Katherine Mountford Lynn Shambro Allen Raber Joshua Walker Gina Gallagher Madeline Homrig Sophia Kinsch August 4 Percy Menzies Sharon Andell Michael Bennett Dave Cutter Lawrence Mank Alexis Clary Sophia Chappell Kaylee Burgess Nathan Massie August 5 Kimberly Naegele Jim Williamson Jeffrey Banker Greg Distler Michael Fulton Ian Taylor Elliot Stolle

Recent Death: Patricia Mueth, Mother of Renee Mueth (Jeremy, Baylor and Arlo Herbert) May she rest in the peace and love of Christ. Please pray for all who have died and all who are mourning the death of loved ones. Update: As we announced several weeks ago, par ishioners

Jon and Lisa Harter were in a terrible car accident in North Carolina, leav-ing Lisa in a wheelchair (she is expected to eventually make a full recovery) and causing the miscarriage of their daughter, Alice (Lisa was 5 months pregnant). Their son, Elliott, was not with them and is okay. They have returned to O’Fallon, reunited with Elliott, and are deeply grateful for all the prayers and support they have received, saying they have been so blessed by the outpouring of help and continued support from so many.

They ask that we continue to pray for them, their three friends who were also hurt in the crash and the mother and child in the car that hit them. They have family staying with them as long as they need and are happy to be home and hope to be back to St. Clare soon.

So Good To Be Home!

This is my first weekend ‘back to work’ and what a joy it is to celebrate Mass with you once again! I truly missed not being with you at the Eucharist during these past 6 weeks...as I was reminded more than ever how much the Holy Eucharist is the center of my life and priesthood. Thank you for sharing in this love!

I continue to thank you for all of your prayers during my time of back surgeries and ongoing recover. For those who have been out of town or are new to the parish, basically after three surgeries I was on strict rest for the past three weeks and began physical therapy this week. Praise God that I have no pain, but you will still see a little limp in my walk due to weak muscles in my right leg. It could be 3 to 6 months before all of that is restored. I promise no more talking about my problems!

During these summer months we say good-bye and thank you to some very faithful parishioners who are moving away for new jobs, school or family. We are so grateful for all of them! One person I want to especially thank as she moves closer to her family is Ms. Alex Garcia. Alex has been especially active in our youth ministry and other faith formation activities. She has been a great example of a young adult who chooses to stay active in their faith and parish life.

We also welcome all new people moving to the area or looking for a new parish! Please introduce yourself to me and/or stop by our parish office (the little red brick house at the parking lot entrance) to meet other staff members.

God’s Peace, Fr. Jim Deiters

Please pray for the sick, their loved ones and caregivers: Bill Bettorf, Dianne Clark, Joyce Correale, David Dempsey, Tom Dernbach, Jean Green, Lisa Harter, Rita Haukapp, Margaret Heinke,

Tom and Mary Herbert, Liz Klingler, Dawn Papproth Kuhn, Abelina Leon, Nona Morgan, Bill Musser, Grace Regutti, Paul Riley, Megan Saldanha, Mary Ann Seipp, Debbie Vander Ven, Patricia Weiler

Please call the parish office or email marciafix@yahoo.com if you have a family member that is homebound or in the hospital and would like their name included in the bulletin.

Please pray for our military families, especially those deployed and separated from loved ones.

Readings of the Week July 30-August 5 Monday: Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18; Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-25, 54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35

Next Weekend: August 4/5 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Saturday 5:00 Lee & Anne Crowe, Mark & Amie O’Connor, Barb Kenney Bethany Kazmierczak, Jack & Patti Leisure, Kevin Mulheran Len Ratajczyk, Jeff & Pat Taylor

Sunday 8:30 Bob & Michelle Crain, Ann Millikin, Sophie Wilkerson James Cavins, Fred Favela, Mary & Peter Fleming Ely Gillespie, Jason Homrig, Ann Hug, Simone Wheeler

10:30 Ksanan Bialick, Mandi Huelsmann, Kitty Luehrs, Toni Stanton Mark Arbogast, Lea Bautz, Steve Bovich, Jane Dotson Lindsay Goldberg, Krystle Hatter, Kathy Sjoquist Susan Wilkerson Readers Saturday 5:00 Richard Ransom & Ellen Gravlin Sunday 8:30 David Leisure & Katie Szwedo 10:30 Jim & Theresa Kossler Servers Saturday 5:00 Luke Monroe, Lyllian Smith, Natalie Spain 8:30 Madison Luechtefeld, Ethan & Ryan Schillinger 10:30 Drew Ferguson, Isabella Ponciroli, Tyler Stanton Ushers Saturday 5:00 Theresa Bevers, Josh Gansauer, Don Gravlin Ken Kenney, Carl Lurk, Bruce Rackers Sunday 8:30 Jett Cates, Gary Haselhorst, Mark Huller George Martychenko, Frank Morski, Bob Picchietti Sunday 10:30 Chris Bautz, Gustavo Cotto, Joe Ertel Brian Huelsmann, John Meise, Stephen Smith

Gift Bearers Saturday 5:00 Vivianne Heirch, Carol Parker Sunday 8:30 Jake, Aimee, Delaney, Emerson & Josie Nieroda 10:30 Joe, Roberta & Allison LaSalvia Greeters Saturday 5:00 Dave, Stacey & Dillon Cutter Jamie Eros, Jon & George Marble 8:30 Muriel Barber, Audra Driscoll, Aileen Motowski Babe Papproth, Barry, Kim, Blaine, Avery & Elliott Stolle Gib Vollmer 10:30 Sharon, Braden & Garret Busch Patrick, Danette, William, Joseph & Lydia Kinsella Sound Board Saturday 5:00 David Schmitz Sunday 8:30 Don Astor 10:30 Gary Goldberg

Bread Bakers Kathy DeVan, Theresa Kossler

Children’s Word Saturday 5:00 Kelly Monroe & Sophia Cherry Sunday 8:30 Judy Lemansky & Isaac Hubbard 10:30 Barb Smith & Ava Taylor

Nursery 8:30 Carolyn Howk & Tina Thoman 10:30 Kim Huber & Alexis Cotto

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, July 28 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. William Jurgensmeyer Mary Mennerick

Sunday, July 29 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Jerome and Dorothy Warchol Robert and Clara Schachner 10:30 a.m. Donald Schmitz Damiana and Pedro Bulual Monday, July 30 Weekday, St Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 12:00 p.m. Special Intention Tuesday, July 31 Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest 7:30 a.m. Leo and Ruth Shoopman Wednesday, August 1 —No Mass St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Thursday, August 2 Weekday, Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop, Saint Peter Julian Eymard, Priest 12:00 p.m. Russell and Eleanor Thoman First Friday, August 3 Weekday 7:30 a.m. Lucille Kombrink Saturday, August 4 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. Jim McKinney and Stephanie Riley Bill and Gerry Munie

Sunday, August 5 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Bill Waeltz and Jim Schoen 10:30 a.m. For Our Parish

Your Giving

July 21/22

Weekly Envelope $12,554.00 WeShare $ 2,747.00 Direct Deposit $ 5,085.00

Total Tithe $20,386.00 Church Mortgage $ 2,720.00

Today’s miracle of the fishes and loaves is a powerful message for all of us. The Lord challenges our faith to know that, through Him, all things are possible. Jesus takes a “little” and makes it “a lot”. He calls us, through this example, to “feed his people”.

We may think we are too “little” to handle these things but He can make it “a lot” if we respond. Encourage those around you to consider being one of those who will “feed the people” and the Lord will work His miracle in us.

Eucharistic Adoration Sunday, August 5 After 10:30 Mass

Until Monday, August 6 11:45 Benediction/Mass at Noon

Sign up sheets are on the round table in the Gathering Space, or

you may come to pray at any time.

Sacred Sounds & Sights

A Concert Celebrating Beauty St. Clare of Assisi Church

Sunday, August 12, 2018 • 2:00 pm

Choirs of St. Clare Church and School

Comments on Art & Architecture - presented by Fr. Jim Deiters

YMCA SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Drop off at YMCA or church by August 5

GATEWAY REGION YMCA Suggested School Supply List:

Backpacks Spiral Notebooks Pencils #2 Erasers (pink) Crayons (24 box) Ink Pens Scissors (safety tip) Calculators Rulers Pocket Folders Markers (8count) Glue Sticks Colored Pencils Notebook Paper Highlighters Pencil Sharpener Elmer's Glue Index Cards Mechanical Pencils Binders/Dividers Tissues Hand Sanitizer Alarm Clocks Art Boxes

Last September, we dedicated 24 hours of prayer during Eucharistic Adoration for the US Supreme Court to hear and rule in favor of free speech rights of Pro-Life Preg-nancy Centers in California. In 2015 the Reproductive FACT Act was passed in California, which mandated that Pro Life pregnancy Centers disperse information about how to obtain state-funded abortions. Illinois and Hawaii also passed similar legislation. The US Supreme Court heard this case and this month ruled that the law was unconstitutional. This ruling will almost certainly over-turn the Illinois and Hawaii laws as well. We will have information and intentions available at Adoration as well as a communal prayer at 11 a.m. Monday. Please join us!

The Poor Clare Nuns invite you to join them for the

Solemn Novena in honor of St. Clare

To be celebrated in the monastery chapel August 2 - 10

The Evening Service Includes: 7:00 p.m. Solemn Exposition

of the Blessed Sacrament Night Prayer and Compline

7:30 p.m. The Novena Service concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

The theme of this year’s Novena will be:

The Lamp of the Sanctuary: The Eucharistic Witness of St. Clare of Assisi

You are welcome to bring your prayer petitions with you or mail to:

The Poor Clare Monastery 300 North 60th Street

Belleville, IL 62223-3927

Holy Mass on the Solemnity of St. Clare Saturday, August 11 at 8:00 am

Topics for this year’s Novena:

Save the Date! Annual Dinner Guest Speaker, John Foppe

August 9, 2018 Four Points by Sheraton, Fairview Hts.

Deepening your spirituality and living

compassionately

JustFaith Catholic is a small group program of deep prayer and exploration of today’s issues through the lens of our Catholic faith. Through reflection, discussion, encounter and engagement with Catholic social teaching, you will be helped to discern how God is calling you to make a difference in the world. Catholic Relief Services in the Diocese of Belleville is preparing to offer a JustFaith group in the Metro-East starting in September.

Informational sessions about JustFaith will be held:

Wednesday, August 8, 7pm St. Nicholas Good Shepherd Spirituality Center 625 St. Nicholas Drive, O'Fallon

Thursday, August 16, 7pm Notre-Dame Academy-St. Augustine Campus 1900 Belle Street, Belleville

For more information email crsdiobelle@gmail.com or call 618-234-1166 or visit www.justfaith.org.

Born without arms, John Foppe provides

dramatic evidence that every life matters.

He travels the globe motivating audiences as the founder of Visionary

Velocity Worldwide. Author of the inspirational classic,

What’s Your Excuse, and host of the docu-reality TV series, The World at My Feet,

Foppe’s dynamic and entertaining witness will set hearts on fire for LIFE!

Dinner and Program 7:00 p.m. $25 per person

Call or visit 573-634-4316 or VitaeFoundation.org

Sign up today!

Thursday, August 2 SILENCE

Friday, August 3 CONVERSION

Saturday, August 4 OFFERING

Sunday, August 5 HUMILITY

Monday, August 6 TRANSFORMATION

Tuesday, August 7 JOY

Wednesday, August 8 PATIENCE

Thursday, August 9 MARY

Friday, August 10 JESUS and THE LAMP STILL BURNING

July 29 Meeting 6—7:30 p.m. Youth Room/Gym Aug 5 Meeting 6—7:30 p.m. Youth Room/Gym Aug 7 Mystery Day Trip with Fr. Jim 9-3 Aug 12 Meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Youth Room/Gym Aug 19 Meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Youth Room/Gym Aug 26 Meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Youth Room/Gym

High School Youth from any parish or any faith are welcome! Summer is a great time to meet on Sunday nights in the Youth Room in the lower level of St. Clare School.

St. Clare Parish School of Religion

Registration is Open for 2018/19 School Year

www.stclarechurch.org/parish-school-of-religion-psr Or pick up a form in church or the parish office

Fill out a paper form after Mass on August 4/5 or August 11/12.

Registration is due by August 12 to avoid a late fee!

Contact Jane, director of family faith formation at janeadotson@yahoo.com or 632-3562.

Save the Date! August 7

High School Youth Mystery Day Trip

With Fr. Jim

Where will you go? What will you do? Who: High School Youth When: Tuesday, August 7 from 9—3 Meet at Fellowship Hall Why? Have a fun day out!

Wear comfortable clothes & shoes. Bring $20 to cover costs. Sign up by July 26 janeadotson@yahoo.com.

The Good Shepherd Preschool affiliated with St. Clare Catholic School has openings currently for preschool and pre-K (ages 3-5) for the 2018-19 school year. The Good Shepherd Preschool is located on the campus of St. Nicholas Church, 627 St. Nicholas Drive in O’Fallon. Half day (8:30-11:30 a.m.) and full-day (8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) options are available with extended care offered until 3:30 pm. The school also has a playgroup for caregivers and children 9 months-age 3. For more information about Good Shepherd Preschool please contact Director Sherri Hertzler at (618)726-6532 or sherhertz5@gmail.com.

Crazy 8’s

Super Summer Splash Party!

Sunday, August 5 from 6—8 Fellowship Hall & East Lawn

Warning! You will get wet!!

For all incoming 7th & 8th grade students Bring a friend from any parish or any faith!

Soda and snacks provided!

Luke 18 Retreat

Adult and College Leaders Planning meeting for core team 11:40 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5 in St. Nicholas Youth Room College and adult volunteers are invited

Questions? Contact Jennifer Wilson at 618-910-3607 or j.wilson347@yahoo.com or Cary Sheerin at 618-344-1499 or yippee123@charter.net

St. Clare and Corpus Christi VBS thanks St. Francis Church of Aviston for giving us the amazing, hand painted backdrop for Splash Canyon VBS.

Please thank them when you attend their church picnic on August 4!! The picnic starts at 3:30 at 2nd and Clinton Streets in Aviston. Fried chicken dinner til 7:30. Quilt bingo starting at 6:30, games and rides for kids, raffles, country store and more! For more information, call 618-228-7219.

ALTAR ANGELS AUGUST 4 Rose Brennan, Celerina Collins, Ely Gillespie, Jeannie Haukapp, Babe Papproth

ST. CLARE SCHOOL PACKET PICK-UP DAY Thursday, August 2 from 8 a.m. to Noon and 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria for all families with students registered in school and new student registration. Reminder: All students who will participate in a St. Clare School athletic program during the 2018-19 school year must have a yearly physical exam before beginning practices or games. The Physical Exam required by the State of Illinois for grades kindergarten and six and for new students moving from outside Illinois will suffice for the sports physical provided the physician has checked the appropriate boxes on the form. If you have any questions, please call the school office at 618-632-6327. BRIDGE BREAD AND COFFEE SALES THIS WEEKEND after each Mass.

RECYCLING BINS The paper and aluminum recycling bins have been moved from the school (3rd & Cherry St) to Rohr Field!! The bins do not accept cardboard or glass products.

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS Sunday, August 12 from 12:30—1:30 If you are planning a Baptism at St. Clare and have not attended a Baptism Class here, please call the parish office to register or for information on the Sacrament of Baptism.

75th Anniversary of the Novena to Our Lady of the Snows

July 28—August 5 7:30 p.m.

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Confessions before Novena

Masses Saturdays & Sundays 6—7:15 pm

Weeknights 6:30—7:15 pm

We seek the intercession of Mary, the Mother of God, as we make

our own journey of faith.

Saturday, July 28 The Annunciation Presider: Rev. Andrew Knop, OMI Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

Sunday, July 29 The Visitation Presider: Bishop Edward K. Braxton

Monday, July 30 The Magnificat Presider: Rev. Juan Gaspar, OMI

Tuesday, July 31 The Birth of Jesus Presider: Rev. James Allen, OMI

Wednesday, August 1 The Presentation Presider: Rev. John Staak, OMI

Thursday, August 2 Finding Jesus in the Temple Presider: Rev. Dan Nassanney, OMI

Friday, August 3 The Crucifixion Presider: Rev. Juan Ayala, OMI

Saturday, August 4 Pentecost Presider: The Very Reverend Louis Studer, OMI

Sunday, August 5 Feast of Our Lady of the Snows Presider: Bishop Anthony Krotki, OMI

For Novena Daytime Presentations and Devotions go to Snows.org/novena 618-397-6700

The word liturgy, derived from ancient Greek, means public service, or work of the people. At St. Clare we take this meaning to heart by engaging over 100 liturgical ministers every week! Serving as a liturgical minister deepens one’s faith and understanding of the liturgy, helps add meaning to participation at Mass, and sets a good example of humble service for the next generation. We currently have over 400 ministers on our liturgical ministry roster; many serving in multiple ministries. It would be great to have at least 100 new signups this year and in a parish our size, I think we can do it! Please prayerfully consider taking part in our parish liturgical ministry program. Each ministry is unique in the amount of preparation required, visibility of the role, and skill set needed. Below is a list of our liturgical ministries; bolded ministries are short-staffed, in need of volunteers:

Altar Server (Grades 5 - 12) Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (Age 16 & up) Reader (Grade 8 - Adults); Greeter; Usher (Grade 8 - Adults) Gift Bearer; Bread Baker; Banner Bearer (Grade 8 - Adults) Parish Choir (Grade 9 - Adults); Treble Choir (Grades 5-8) Cherub Choir (Grades 2-4); Instrumentalist Sound Board Operator (Grade 9 - Adults) Children’s Liturgy of the Word Leader (Age 17 & up) Children’s Liturgy of the Word Helper (Age 12-16) Nursery Leader (Age 17 & up); Nursery Helper (Age 12-16) Eucharistic Adoration Committee/Adorer Art & Environment Holy Communion to the Sick and Homebound Rosary Leader

All ages are eligible for many of these ministries. Encourage your children to sign up for liturgical ministries! A detailed schedule for trainings will be distributed with the commit-ment cards, so you will be able to save those dates on your calendar. Refresher courses for all current liturgical minis-ters will also take place in late August/early September.

Booklets and commitment cards are available on the table in the Gathering Space or www.stclarechurch.org/ministry. Stephen Eros, Director of Liturgy and Music