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.

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 Catholic Church 1411 Cross Street

O’Fallon, IL 62269 618/ 632-3562

618/ 632-9036 (fax) www.stclarechurch.org

Fr. Jim Deiters Pastor Dennis Vander Ven Deacon Marcia Fix Parish Secretary Jamae Shubirg Administrative Assistant Shirley 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 Milissa Faust Principal Gloria Schmidt Secretary Eileen Yahl Accountant

MT. CALVARY CEMETERY 632-3562 Jim Deschesne, Sexton

PARISH TRUSTEES Michael Crupe John Dempsey

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL 632-4270 Emergency Assistance

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 5, 2016

Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Bishop of Belleville

St. Clare of Assisi, Pray for Us!

From Our Pastor...

June 4 Fred Favela Steve Galinski Elliot Wisnasky Courtland Rautio Joe Muschler Becca Benway Anna Mastroianni Elena Wendt Kennedy Loeffler Lucas Sill June 5 Belinda Zimmerer Michele Epplin Joe Barbieri Javier Barragan Ben Harris Isabelle Burton June 6 Barb Compton Philip Britton Cyndi Butters Danny Kimball Olin Phillips Marcus Hagen Gianna Bordenave June 7 Meghan Thoman Stephen Dean Grant Fender June 8 Carolyn Buxton Richard Orr Cheryl Petrak James Corbier Michael Daesch Brendan Martini Jason Cruz Ryan Zimmerman

June 9 Theresa Carroll Blanca Guiterrez Amanda Bedard Andy Holdener Blake Britton June 10 Carol Kniepkamp John Coveleskie Joe Barajas Walter O’Dell Jana Bechtoldt Martha Holloway Di Svec Hannah Sabella Sarah Arbogast CJ Smith Mikayla Borges Connor Smith June 11 Kathleen Young Mona Peach Kevin Williams Stephen Bovich Bill Matzker Michael Szwedo Sunny Guskey April Leo Jacqueline McDonald Hillary Spellman Amanda Kombrink Abby Huelsmann William Schaefer Gavin Gentille Ashlyn Toon June 12 Emma Bugger Angie Vassen Lori Gendron Paul Skipworth Marie Wietlisbach Cathy Birchem Yenesis Barragan Benjamin Novack Nathan Hoover Lacey Huber

Recent Deaths: Dick Turpin Brother of Jane Dotson (Gary, Matt, and Sarah) who died suddenly last weekend. Bette Feder, Mother of Tom, Jane, Nancy and Mary

May they rest in the peace of Christ. Please pray for all who have died and all who are mourning the death of a loved one.

Abundance, Love, Joy... My heart is overflowing with gratitude as I reflect on the incredi-ble love that I felt last weekend at our parish celebrations of my 25th Anniversary of Ordination. The Friday night event was just spectacular! The spirited music, incredible food, and beautiful decorations, all enhanced a large gathering of people that filled the space with abundant love and God’s Grace! And then the gather-ings after the weekend Masses added even more joy to my heart. Words cannot express my gratitude for all of you who helped make it so special: from the planning team for the Friday event, to the hospitality team hosting the Saturday-Sunday receptions, to the garden and grounds crew who had the lawns looking so won-derful, to all of you who sent beautiful cards and gifts. Donations to our Guatemala Scholarship Fund are still being tabulated as I am so grateful for all who gave to this important charity for the education of our children in our sister parish. In connection with my anniversary, please keep in your prayers our three seminarians as well as the other young men in our parish who are ‘keeping the door open’ to a possible priesthood voca-tion. What are our seminarians doing for the summer?

Joel Seipp - is taking classes, including archeological research in Israel.

Nick Fleming - is assigned to St. Kateri Parish in Ridgeway, in the southeast part of our diocese.

Brother Rinju Chenet - continues his studies for the Institute of the Incarnate Word. In August, he will be doing mis-sion work with the very poor in Guyana. I am trying to raise funds to send with him to help the poor there. If you would like to donate toward Br. Rinju’s work with the poor, drop a marked envelope in the basket or get it to me.

Thank you so much for your prayers for our seminarians and for all priests! Fr. Jim Deiters

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, Shirley Carroll, Linda Cipfl, Yasuko Estabrooks, Rita Ferreri, Kathleen Flynn, Mildred Gerardi, Hannah Grubofski, Rita Haukapp, Margaret Heinke, Jessica Holmes, Elnora Hostetler, Boston Johnson, Patty Jones, Pauline Keller, Robert Kemp, Liz Klingler, Amie Kovach, Dawn Papproth Kuhn, Thelma LaSalvia, Virginia Leninsky, Abelina Leon, Vincent Lepes, Mary Lugge, Matthew MacAinsh, Lucy Mixen, Nona Morgan, Jenifer Morris, Margaret Nettles, Katie Paulochk, Debbie Pfannebecker, Doris Prosser, Dale Reeser, Megan Saldana, Madelean Sanford, Clete Schwaegel, Craig Seipp, Mary Ann Seipp, Betty Stogner, Betty Tomasovich, Jake Van Hook, Patricia Weiler, Steve Wells, Virginia 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.

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, June 4 TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5:00 p.m. Adele Thoman Sunday, June 5 TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 a.m. For Our Parish 10:30 a.m. James Mannix 11:30 Eucharis c Adora on Monday, June 6 Weekday, Saint Norbert, Bishop 11:40 a.m. Benedic on 12:00 p.m. No Mass Tuesday, June 7 Weekday 7:30 a.m. Mary Comley Wednesday, June 8—No Mass Weekday Thursday, June 9 Weekday, Saint Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church 12:00 p.m. Steve, Charlo e and Sharon Sandheinrich Friday, June 10 Weekday 7:30 a.m. Ed and Brian Hendricks Saturday, June 11 ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5:00 p.m. Dick and Norma Seipp Dorothy Wielgus Sunday, June 12 ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 a.m. Ted and Patricia Gundlach Rose White 10:30 a.m. For Our Parish

Weekday Readings June 6-12 Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Ps 121:1bc-8; Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Ps 4:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 18:20-39; Ps 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab, 8, 11; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 1 Kgs 18:41-46; Ps 65:10-13; Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Mt 5:27-32 Saturday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7- 10; Mt 5:33-37 Sunday: 2 Sm 12:7-10, 13; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11; Gal 2:16, 19-21; Lk 7:36 -- 8:3 [7:36-50]

Next Weekend June 11/12

Cantors Saturday 5:00 Donna Kloustermeyr Sunday 8:30 Barb Compton 10:30 Rachel Sill

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Saturday 5:00 Nancy Buttimer, Jim & Barbara Calandro, Lucy Mixen Lee & Anne Crowe, Nancy Karrigan, Kevin Mulheran Brigid Sternberg, Tom Grimmig*, Jessica Kalmer* Barb Kovach*, April Leo* Sunday 8:30 Gary Borges, Kathy DeVan, Fred Favela, Frank Morski Michael Howk, Judy Lemansky, Caron Proffer Tina Whitlow, Bob & Michelle Crain*, Jeanne & Ken Smith* Sunday 10:30 Margaret Andrasko, Dan & Tara Ashbaker, Lea Bautz Steve Hellman, Laura Pacatte, Tanja Ramsby Anne Shambro, Richard Smith, Stephanie Chambers* Karen Holzum*, Mandi Huelsmann*, Paulette Roberg* Servers Saturday 5:00 Cassidy Lurk, Quin Rackers, Milton Saltmarsh 8:30 Isaac Hubbard, Madison Luechtefeld, Jordan Nguyen 10:30 Alyssa Faigal, Nolan Gavin, Mary Jines Ushers Saturday 5:00 Josh Gansauer, Don Gravlin, Scott Leo Carl Lurk, Walter O’Dell, Bruce Rackers

Sunday 8:30 John Bechtoldt, Doug Gross, Jim Hendricks Pat Jurgensmeyer, Walt Leninsky, Don Proffer

Sunday 10:30 Ruben Abalos, Su Holmes, Jason Holzum John Meise, Roy Rogge, Mark Stevens

Gift Bearers Saturday 5:00 Hal & Bridgett Harris Sunday 8:30 Lynette Gage & Susan Price 10:30 Paulo & Sherry D’Amico

Greeters Saturday 5:00 Doug, Vicki, Anna, Elyse & Nicholas Flath Sunday 8:30 Audra Driscoll, Jeff, Evan, Marin & Lauren Price 10:30 Patrick, Dannette, Joseph, William & Lydia Kinsella Sound Board Saturday 5:00 Jim Colombo Sunday 8:30 Jacob Nguyen 10:30 Franz Chenet

Bread Bakers Joe & Lona Moore, Dave Pierson, Tanja Ramsby

Children’s Word Saturday 5:00 Elsa Boysha & Faith Rackers Sunday 8:30 Alicia Luechtefeld & Megan Blair 10:30 Krissy Green & Hunter Barr

Nursery 10:30 Jaclyn Gross & Maddie Blair

Curious About Catholicism? Learn More through the Inquiry Process

Every other Tuesday, 7-8:30 pm (June 7, 21)

Ongoing Inquiry Sessions are a great opportunity to explore your interest in the Catholic Faith—no commitment necessary.

Sessions are informal and relaxed, include light refreshments and discussion, and usually occur in a parishioner’s home.

If you know anyone interested in Catholicism or searching for a spiritual home, please share this opportunity with them.

Contact Matthew Flynn (matthewflynn5@gmail.com or 632-3562) to sign up or for more information

Guatemala Corner Catholic Relief Services ran a story recently about how a fungus has been causing a blight on coffee plants in Gua-temala, making life harder for small coffee farmers who already have a very hard life, selling a day's worth of coffee bean pickings (think of a big burlap or canvas sack full) for only about $6. This fungus has been killing up to 85% of coffee plants in the affected area. Because coffee plants are perennials, this destroys a significant investment that the farmers have made, not just for the year, but for the future, since new coffee plants take about 3-4 years to start producing coffee beans. To read more and learn about how CRS is helping by providing educa on and materials, go to h p://www.crs.org/stories/climate-change-guatemala-coffee-leaf-rust.

Green Corner We know how unsustainable is the behavior of those who constantly consume and destroy, while others are not yet able to live in a way worthy of their human dignity. That is why the me has come to accept decreased growth in some parts of the world, in order to provide resources for other places to experience healthy growth.

Benedict XVI has said that “technologically ad-vanced socie es must be prepared to encourage more sober lifestyles, while reducing their energy consump on and improving its efficiency.”

(Pope Francis, Laudato Si', 193)

May 29, 2016 Tithe……………$13,439.00 New Church……..$1,550.00

“One man gives freely, yet grows all the richer; Another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.” Proverbs 11:24

Bible Study for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy

Interested in learning more about God’s mercy? Want to know what Scripture says about God’s mercy?

Do you need to give more thought to God’s mercy in prayer?

Come join the Year of Mercy Bible Study taking place this summer!

Groups will consist of approximately 5—8 members and when you sign up you will be able to specify which days and time work best for you so that we can set up groups according to people’s schedules. Groups meet weekly to discuss the readings they have prayed and re-flected on throughout the week. The materials for the study cost $12.00 per person. Don’t worry if you will miss a group session or two due to vacation or travel...just take your book and keep up with your prayer and reading.

Sign up after Mass on June 4/5 and 11/12.

Sunday, June 5 following

10:30 a.m. Mass

Through Monday, June 6

at 11:45 a.m. Benediction and Mass at Noon

We now have a keypad lock on one of the church doors, as the church will be locked

during the nighttime hours. For those who wish to come through the night, please call Mary at 501-247-7182, or Amy at 632-5882

or Marcia at the parish office 632-3562 Sign up in the Gathering Space today!

Glennon Sunday is June 5 SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital is the only free-standing Catholic pediatric hospital in the country, touching the lives of more than 200,000 children each year from the St. Louis area, across the country and world! This year they cele-brate their 60th Anniversary. The faithfilled doc-tors, nurses and caregivers serve all children in need of exceptional pediatric health care, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. If you would like to contribute go to glennon.org for more information.

Corpus Christi & St. Clare Parishes

Vacation Bible School July 18-22, 2016

For ages 4-10

9 a.m.-Noon at St. Clare School

Registration Form Please complete and return to St. Clare or Corpus Christi parish office with fee by June 1.

____________________________________________________ ______ _____ _____ Child’s First Name Last Name T-shirt Grade Age (on 7/1/16) size (Entering this fall) ____________________________________________________ ______ _____ _____ Child’s First Name Last Name T-shirt Grade Age (on 7/1/16) size (Entering this fall) ____________________________________________________ ______ _____ _____ Child’s First Name Last Name T-shirt Grade Age (on 7/1/16) size (Entering this fall)

Parent Information: _______________________________ __ ________________ ____________________________ Name Cell or Day Phone # E-Mail Address ___________________________________________________________ __________________ Address, City, Zip Home Parish Does your child have any special needs/allergies? ___________________________________________ Can you volunteer to help with VBS? __Crafts __Bible Games __ Dance Class Leader __ Skits __Decorating __ Snacks Registration _____ I can’t volunteer, but contact me to donate items. ____Yes, I give my consent for my child(ren) to attend Corpus Christi and St. Clare Parishes Vaca-tion Bible School from July 18-22, to be held at St. Clare School from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and have their photograph taken for parish publications, facebook pages and websites. Parent Signature__________________________________________ Date___________________ The fee for Vacation Bible School is $20 by JUNE 1. Make checks payable to: St. Clare Church. LATE REGISTRATION (after June 1) IS $40 PER STUDENT and is on a space-available basis. For Office Use: Amount Paid $___________ ___________Check Number ______Cash

June 5 Youth Group Youth Room & Gym 6—7:30

June 10 Mystery Day trip with Father Jim June 12 Youth Group welcomes Newcomers Outdoor Movie Night 6—8 p.m.

June 12 Crazy 8’s Graduation and Welcoming Outdoor Movie Night 6—8 p.m.

Hey Girls! What’s on your mind?

Join our new Girls Group for all high school girls

Tuesdays, June 7 and 21, July 5 & 19

from 6-7:30 p. m. in St. Clare Youth Room

(lower level of St. Clare School)

Crazy 8’s Next Meeting is June 12

Movie Night And Welcome

new 7th graders For all 7th & 8th graders, including 8th

grade graduates

VBS Youth and Adult Helpers!

Required Meeting for all helpers Saturday, June 11 from 9—10:30 a.m.

St. Clare School Cafeteria

If you are out of town or cannot attend, contact Jane at janeadotson@yahoo.com

or 632-3562 for more information.

Save the Date Mystery Day Trip

With Fr. Jim Friday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bring $15 to cover costs For all high school students

Incoming freshmen to graduated seniors

YOUTH MISSION TRIP JUNE 26—JULY 1

HOYLETON CHILDREN’S HOME HOYLETON, IL

Help with landscaping, painting, clean-up and fix-up at Hoyleton. Interact with kids in need.

Eat, share, pray and laugh with other teens from our parish. Sign up with Youth Group Leader Karen Jalbert and return registration forms to

parish office by June 1. Forms in Youth Room,

on line or in parish office. $45 person.

Contact Jane at janeadotson@yahoo.com

or 632-3562. Chaperones are needed!

You’ll see a difference in your life, too!

Second grade teacher needed for VBS

Adult or college students: we still need a second grade leader for VBS June 18—22. Please email janeadotson@yahoo.com or call the office at 632-3562 to offer to help out.

Program materials and plans provided.

Save the Date! Catholic Youth Rally

for all 5th & 6th grade students featuring Karl Zimmermann Band

Sunday, August 28 from 3:30—5:30 St. Clare School Gym

Co-hosted by St. Clare School, St. Nicholas, Corpus Christi and St. Clare Parishes

ALTAR ANGELS JUNE 11: Marie Berry, Jackie Burke, Jeane e Giebels, Eleanor Henken, Judy Lemansky NEEDED: “Meals for People in Distress” could use more volunteers. This ministry helps provide meals to individuals and families going through difficult mes (such as the death of a family member, a major illness or injury, etc.) and helps them through a diffi-cult me but also shows them the love and care of their parish family. If you are interested or able to help provide meals, please contact Felicia DeGonia at (618) 207-9285 or Felicia.degonia@yahoo.com. VBS NEEDS: Washable markers, new knee high panty hose, black card stock, co on balls, embroidery thread, rainbow loom rubber bands and medium size googly eyes. Please drop them off at parish office or in basket in credenza by restrooms by 6/25. SACRED ART Please stop by the table in the Gathering Space to pick up your order today! There is s ll me to send in your notes/le ers for Fr. Jim’s keepsake Anniversary Memory Book. Send to office, please.

Ryan Bomberger is an Emmy Award winning creative professional and citizen journalist. He is also co-founder of the Radiance Foundation, a life-affirming organization based on the belief that every human

life has beautiful possibility. Ryan’s biological mother was raped yet courageously gave him life. Ryan was one of ten adopted and loved children raised in a multi-racial family of 15. Today, as an adoptee and adoptive father, he enjoys illuminating the in-trinsic worth we all possess. He is a sought after international public speaker, having keynoted at renown locations and events including the UN, Ireland’s Trinity College and Notre Dame University. Ryan’s work, including the bold Too Many Aborted initiative, has received coverage by the New York Times, CNN, MSNBC and many other traditional and new media news outlets.

Vitae Foundation Belleville Pro-Life Event Featuring Ryan Bomberger

Dinner and Program Thursday, August 4 at 7 p.m. Fischer’s Restaurant, 2100 W. Main St., Belleville

Proceeds will help the Vitae Foundation, a national non-profit organization, make a significant difference in the lives of women who are faced with an unplanned pregnancy. Using mass media venues such as TV, radio, Internet, and mobile phones, Vitae’s re-search-based messaging informs abortion-vulnerable women about local Pregnancy Help Centers where they can find caring and practical support needed to make life-affirming decisions.

Registration fee: $25 per person (not tax deductible) Registration fee is non-refundable.

Seating is limited. Reservations are required. Register online at VitaeFoundation.org

Reservations will be secured when payment is received. Pay with credit or debit card by calling 573-634-4316

or send check or money order to: Vitae Foundation, 1731 Southridge Drive, Suite D

Jefferson City, MO 65109

SUMMER DAILY MASS SCHEDULE When school is out, our daily Mass schedule changes a bit by changing the Thursday Mass to 12:00 Noon. However, several of the re red priests who o en fill in at St. Clare when Fr. Jim is out of town are now too sick to help out and some are helping parishes with no priest at all. Therefore, there will be mes when there will be no Mass offered if we cannot find a replacement. Many parishes are now doing this. The following is the daily Mass schedule for local parishes:

St. Nicholas, O’Fallon: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday at 8:30 a.m. in St. Nicholas Day Chapel

Corpus Chris , Shiloh: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:00 a.m.

St. Teresa, Belleville: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:15 a.m.

Holy Trinity, Fairview Heights: Wednesday and Friday at 8:10 a.m. (Thursday Word Service at 8:10 a.m.)

Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville: Monday through Friday 7:30 and 11:30 a.m.

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