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“Love God, serve God, everything is in that”
165 E . SP R INGF I E LD R OAD ● S T. C LA I R , MO 63077 636-629-0315 † Fax: 636-629-2327 † www.stclarecatholic.org † [email protected]
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Saint Clare
November 17, 2019 — 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Confessions Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Eucharistic Exposition Thursday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Prayer Chain Contacts Joyce Willis 629-2573 or
Sherry Reed 629-7535
MASS TIMES
Saturday 4:30 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM
10:30 AM
Monday — Friday 8:00 AM
LATIN MASS First Friday of each month at 8:00 AM
PARISH
INFORMATION
Fr. Eric Kunz, Pastor
Deacon TJ Wild
Deacon Harvey Dubbs — Retired
WELCOME
A warm welcome to all who have come to worship with us. If you are visiting, we are honored by your presence.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please call the rectory. Our Parish serves the needs of this
community in many ways. We offer preparation for Sacraments, education for children and adults, social
activities, assistance to those in difficulty, comfort to the sick and those who mourn a loss.
If we can be of service, please let us know. We hope you will come again soon.
For your convenience, we have blue “Let Us Know” cards in back of church.
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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
Our re-constituted Legion of Mary started
off last week with a great start. We
had seven people attend the first weekly
meeting, which is fantastic! We will be
looking for auxiliary members to be the
prayerful “backbone” of our Legion.
Auxiliary members do not attend weekly
meetings, but support the work of the
Legion by their daily prayers. They commit
to pray the Legion prayer leaflet (Tessera)
every day, which includes a Rosary. Please
consider becoming an auxiliary member.
Members of the Legion of Mary will soon
begin looking for additional people to
come and adore the Blessed Sacrament
exposed in our Church every Thursday. Our
Lord is exposed from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
and we need at least two people for every
hour but more would be wonderful.
Substitute adorers are needed as well in
case someone gets sick or can’t make it to
their normal hour.
Eucharistic Adoration is not only an
incredible way of growing closer in
friendship with Our Lord but it is also a way
of making reparation to Our Lord’s Heart
so wounded by sin. It is a sure way of
causing the Lord to raise up vocations to
the priesthood and religious life, which are
so badly needed and it is a powerful way of
helping to defeat the influence of evil in the
world. Our Lord comes down from heaven
to be with us and to commune with us in
the Blessed Sacrament that is why He is
called Emmanuel (God-with-us.)
God is so good to us, have a blessed week!
Fr. Kunz
GOSPEL MEDITATION — ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE
Where would you go if the world was ending? What
would you do? The last decade has seen a rise
in doomsday prepping, the marketing of survival
techniques, and a sea of products designed for you
to weather the apocalypse. “The days will come
when there will not be left a stone upon another that
will not be thrown down,” Jesus warns in today’s
Gospel. On the one hand, he is referring to the
literal downfall of the city of Jerusalem. Indeed,
many of his prophecies here have come true over
the last few millennium. Nations have indeed
“rise[n] against nation[s],” kingdoms against
kingdoms. Surf any world news website today
alone, and you will see stories of “powerful
earthquakes, famines, and plagues.” Jesus’ advice
to his disciples, however, isn’t to build a bunker.
It’s to persevere in faith … which won’t be easy.
“They will seize and persecute you … you will be
handed over … you will be hated because of my
name.” This warning, too, has come to pass in
the Church throughout history in state-sponsored
persecutions and martyrdoms. Jesus is the Messiah,
but his first coming was not a coming of earthly
victory. Any disciple of his can expect a challenge.
The coming of Christ didn’t disrupt our free will.
Evil still exists and sometimes even appears to
triumph. This does not mean God has abandoned
His people!
Jesus reminds the disciples — and us — of his
constant presence. “I myself shall give you a
wisdom in speaking.” In other Gospel passages,
Jesus promises and sends the Holy Spirit upon
his followers. The presence of God is real in our
lives, no matter what trials come our way. It’s
tempting to be distracted or dismayed by natural
destruction and moral evil in the world. But
the Church has weathered greater storms. The
sacredness of the human person endures. We
can have hope! This day and every day, we can
persevere in hope and trust in God.
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Messengers 3rd Tuesday Of Month
Free Dinner
November 19th at 5:00 pm
KC Hall
Legion of Mary Meetings are held
every Wednesday after the
8:00 am Mass in the Assisi Hall
in the church basement.
Memorial Mass
For Deceased
Daughters of Isabella and
Knights of Columbus Members
On Thursday, November 21st at 6:30 pm, the
Daughters of Isabella and the Knights of
Columbus will have a Mass said for their
deceased members. They will light a candle
in remembrance for all D of I members and
read the names of all deceased Knights.
This moving Mass is open to everyone in the
parish to attend.
Have you started your Christmas
Shopping Yet? We can help!
Scrip Cards (Store Gift Cards) are
a popular gift item or stocking
stuffer. Order your Scrip Cards
through St. Clare Parish and we
receive a percentage and you
get the full value of your card
purchased.
A win-win for everyone!
Did you know that we carry some Scrip Cards on
hand and they are available “same day”?
Check out our most popular on the last page in
the bulletin or see the complete list on the
“take-home” form in back of church.
Through November there are some smaller
denominations available as listed on the order
form. Place your order on Sunday or Monday
and you can pick them up by the weekend.
To place an order or for any questions, contact
the parish office.
Christmas Poinsettia’s Envelopes
Each Christmas we take donations towards
the Poinsettia’s that decorate the church for
Christmas. If you have envelopes, there is
one marked in your mailings. More
envelopes are available in back of church
for those that don’t use envelopes but
would like to donate.
KC Blood Drive
Monday, November 25th
2:00 pm until 6:00 pm
KC Hall
Please call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767)
or visit redcrossblood.org and enter
KofCStClair to schedule an appointment.
Honor your hero. Be a hero. Donate blood
Co-sponsored by Farmers & Merchants Bank and
Knights of Columbus St. Clair
PARISH NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Other Parish Activities . . . . . . . . . . .
Chil& vegetable soup supper—Saturday,
November 16th, St. Anthony Catholic Church,
Sullivan, MO. All you can eat. Includes
homemade corn bread, desserts and drinks.
Serving from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Tickets $5;
6 and under are free.
Turkey Bingo—Sunday, November 24th, St.
Joachim School Cafeteria. Sponsored by St.
Anne Sodality. Doors open at 12 noon, bingo
starts at 1:00 pm. Card prices for 20 regular
games and 4 special games 6 pack: $20; 12
pack: $30; 18 pack: $40;
30 pack: $45; 36 pack: $50. Four special
games: $1 each, four $25 winners. Last game
cover all: $1 a sheet, cash winner.
Refreshments served. For more information
call Jean-438-2068, or Rita 438-3831.
Thanksgiving Day Turkey Dinner—Thursday,
November 28th, St. Ignatius Parish, Concord
Hill, MO. Homemade breads & desserts. Carry
outs available. Raffle, bake sale, games, craft
booth. Adults-$15; Seniors (62+)-$12; children
6 to 12-$5; 5 and under-Free.
Holiday Breakfast & Bazaar—Sunday, December
1st, St. Francis Borgia grade school cafeteria,
Washington, MO. Menu includes cinnamon
and dinner rolls, pork sausage, bone-in ham,
scrambled eggs and drinks. Adults are $8,
children (6-12) are $4 and under 6 are free.
Baked goods, fancy work and quilt stand.
Dynamic Catholic, Alive! — The Last Things
Scientific discoveries about the vastness of
the universe may dovetail perfectly with the
Christian understanding of the “last things.”
How? Once all is consummated at the end
of the world, we Catholics believe that the
universe itself will be “renewed” and the
new heavens and earth will be the ultimate
realization of God’s plan for creation. Buckle
up! It may be impossible for us to explore
every galaxy this side of heaven, but in
eternity? Our universe just might be in reach. archstl.org/dynamic
The monthly Deanery Pro-Life Hour will
be held on Monday, November 25, 2019
at 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Adoration
Chapel, Washington, MO with prayers
and Benediction for the Respect for Life,
offering reparation for 60 million babies
killed by abortion, and that America will
once again protect the lives of the
unborn. Come join us as we pray for
God’s forgiveness for the evil that lurks
throughout our society.
Where Is God?
A couple had two little boys, ages eight and ten, who
were very mischievous. The two were always getting
into trouble, and their parents could be assured that if
any mischief occurred in their town that their two
young sons were in some way involved.
The parents were at their wits’ end as to what to do
about their sons’ behavior. The mother had heard that
a priest in town had been successful in disciplining
children in the past, so she asked her husband if he
thought they should send the boys to speak with him.
The husband said, “We might as well. We need to do
something before I really lose my temper!”
The clergyman agreed to speak with the boys but
asked to see them individually. The eight-year-old
went first. The clergyman sat the boy down and
asked him sternly, “Where is God?”
The boy made no response, so the clergyman
repeated the question in an even sterner tone, “Where
is God?” Again the boy made no attempt to answer. So the clergyman raised his voice even more and
shook his finger in the boy’s face, “Where is
God?”At that the boy bolted from the room and ran
directly home, slamming himself in the closet. His
older brother followed him into the closet and asked
what had happened. The younger brother replied,
“We are in big trouble this time. God is missing and
they think we did it!
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THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
DATE EVENT TIME
Mon 11/18 Mass 8:00 am
Tues 11/19 Mass Messengers Meal (KC Hall)
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Wed 11/20 Mass Legion of Mary
8:00 am 8:30 am
Thurs 11/21 Mass Mass for deceased Dof I and KC members
8:00 am 6:30 pm
Fri 11/22 Mass 8:00 am
Sat 11/23 Confessions Mass
3:30 pm 4:30 pm
Sun
11/24 Mass Mass
8:00 am 10:30 am
LITURGICAL MINISTERS - NOVEMBER 23RD & 24TH
DATE SERVERS LECTORS EUCHARISTIC GIFT BEARERS
11/23
4:30 pm
Gary Papin
CeCe Demaris Sheria Yancey
Pat Gebken
Sheria Yancey Volunteers
11/24
8:00 am
Messenger Brothers
Cole Horton
Wyatt Horton Ruth Cordia
Ruth Cordia
Art Cordia Volunteers
11/24
10:30 am Schreck Family
Children Caleb Wild
Jeanine Lewis
Erin Wild
Corey Myers
Family
11/24 Collection Counters: Kathy Maupin, Debbie Marshaus, Rita Davis
November 16th — November 24th
WEEKEND, NOVEMBER 16TH & 17TH
SAT. 4:30 PM † MARCELA V GALINDO-SPEC. INT.
SUN. 8:00 AM † LADIES SODAILITY/DECEASED MEMBERS
10:30 AM † PEOPLE OF PARISH
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH
8:00 AM † REV. DONALD J. KOCH
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH
8:00 AM † EARL HOLDERLE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH
8:00 AM † JOHNSON & LENAU FAMILES
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST
8:00 AM † LARRY HOFFMAN
6:30 PM † DECEASED D OF I AND KC MEMBERS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND
8:00 AM † LEGION OF MARY PRAYER LIST
WEEKEND, NOVEMBER 23RD& 24TH
SAT. 4:30 PM † MARK OTTOMEIER
SUN. 8:00 AM † PEOPLE OF PARISH
10:30 AM † BERNICE GRUS
Readings For The Week Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/Ps 119:53,
61, 134, 155, 158 [cf. 88]/Lk 18:35-43
Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31/Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [6b]/Lk 19:1-
10
Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31/Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b and
15 [15b]/Lk 19:11-28
Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29/Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15 [23b]/
Lk 19:41-44
Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/1 Chrn 29:10bcd, 11abc,
11d-12a, 12bcd [13b]/Lk 19:45-48
Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13/Ps 9:2-3, 4 and 6, 16 and 19
PLEASE PRAY FOR
OUR MILITARY MEMBERS Please remember in your prayers
the following military personnel:
SGT Ian Ives — US Army SGT Drew Alsop — US Army, Erin Arent — US Navy, Jeff Arent — U.S. Marines, SGT Jamie Bucher—USAF,
Jason Burton — US Navy, Scott Daugherty, Coty DeClue — USAF,
SGT Cameron Earley — US Army, SGT Tyler Earley — US Army,
Clay Fisher — US Marines, James Taylor Gragg — USAF, SPC Tyler Grogan — US Army,
Matthew Martin — US Navy, Logan Moore — USAF, Monty Perkins, And Andrew Snodgrass — US Navy.
WE PRAY FOR OUR LOVED ONES May God Provide Health and
Comfort to:
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October Terry Shadrick, Sgt. Ian Ives, Jennifer McClure (Jones),
Howard Hoffman, Mark Hoffmeister, Tim Davis,
John Vogelgesang, Lori Mayer,
and Sandy Stecher.
Week of November 10th
Offertory Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,906.00 Loose Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143.02 Total Money For Operating Capital $ 3,049.02 Restricted Funds
All Saints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 Parish Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Retirement Fund For Religious . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Total $ 110 .00
Monthly Offertory Total To Date: $ 6,700.02
November Collection Goal: $ 14,500.00
Thanks be to God for the generosity of our Parishioners!
September John Evans, Dalton Via, Paul Freeman,
Roberta Charboneau, Richard Ottomeier,
Jim Charboneau, Marvin Nevills,
Helen Frick, and Erlene Ellert.
E v e r y d a y S t e w a r d s h i p
We Are Called to Be Saints
Catholics often are drawn to saints due to their
profession, hobbies, or ethnic background. One’s
patron saint serves as an example of how to live a life
of holiness and service to God. We hold up the saints of
the Church in high regard. However, we can sometimes
make the mistake of seeing them as the subject of
stories in print and not real living people. We can
assume that their level of devotion and holiness is
unattainable. In fact, we are all called to be saints.
Our world needs more living saints living out their
stewardship in a radical manner. Stories are valuable,
but when others get to see disciples of Jesus Christ
answering their call in person, consider the impact.
There is a reason why lay witnessing is so important
in cultivating a stewardship culture in a parish
community. The people we can see and hear are alive
right in front of us. Some will say that to truly be
humble means to act anonymously, but we are not
speaking here of actions that call out, “Look at me!”
We are talking about acting in a way that people see not
you and me, but Jesus instead.
We are to be models and examples to one another. We
are to build up one another and make the Body of Christ
strong. Don’t sit back wishing you had the strength to
be a saint. You have already been given the gifts needed
to be the saint you are called to be. Maybe people will
read about you later, but the Church needs you now!
— Tracy Earl Welliver
“…Rather, we wanted to present ourselves as a model for you, so that you might imitate us.”
—2 Thessalonians 3:9
Most people who live a grateful and generous lifestyle don’t go around bragging about it. But through their actions and words, others do take notice. They notice because of the joy and peace that results and other people desire this in their own life. Know that the way you live your life may be the only interaction others have with our Catholic faith.
November Sandy Belew, Joan Wells, Art Cordia, Russell Wallen,
Bob Stecher, Angie Hagedorn, Maggie Hopkins,
Joann Haynes, Alberta Kindel, Gordon Monk,
and Claude Friend.
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