April 3, 2016 - St. Clare Catholic Church

Saint Clare
CATHOLIC CHURCH
“Love God, serve God, everything is in that”
April 3rd — 2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy)
PARISH INFORMATION
Fr. Eric Kunz,
Parochial Administrator
Deacon Harvey Dubbs
Mass Times
Saturday
Sunday
4:30 PM
8:00 AM
10:30 AM
Monday — Friday 8:00 AM
Confessions
Saturday
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Eucharistic Exposition
Thursday 8:30 AM - 6:45 PM
Benediction
Thursday 6:45 PM
Prayer Chain Contacts
Joyce Willis 629-2573 or
Sherry Reed 629-7535
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.
1st Holy Communion Mass
Sunday, 1:00 pm
If we can be of service, please let us know. For
your convenience, we have blue “Let Us Know”
Cards in back of church. We hope you will
come again soon.
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636-629-0315 † Fax: 636-629-2327 † www.stclarecatholic.org † [email protected]
From the Pastor’s Desk
This Sunday we celebrate First Holy Communion
Sunday with the Children of the parish. At a
special Mass this afternoon, 16 children of the
parish will receive Our Dear Lord for the first time
in Holy Communion, what a beautiful thing to
celebrate! I clearly remember my first Holy
Communion at Immaculate Conception Church
in Union, in 1989. We were all nervous and
dressed up in our special outfits. I don’t think we
truly appreciated what we doing (or Who we
were receiving) but like so many important firsts in
life, we don’t truly appreciate it until we grow into
what we are doing and take the time to reflect
upon it.
I know our children have been prepared well to
know who and what the Eucharist is and what an
awesome thing it is that they do this Sunday and
hopefully many, many more times throughout
their lives. Hopefully their relationship with Our
Eucharist Lord will continue to grow and blossom
throughout their lives and they will come to see in
the Eucharist their God, their promise of eternal
life, and their dearest and most intimate friend.
St. Therese the Little Flower was very devoted to
the Eucharist and she used to say that the Lord
does not come down to us in the Eucharist to
dwell in a golden ciborium, He comes in the
Eucharist to dwell in our hearts…may He
dwell forever in these children’s hearts.
Today is also Divine Mercy Sunday. Pope Francis
has declared this year as the year of Mercy.
Knowing that we are all sinners, all in great need
of God’s mercy and knowing that there is
absolutely nothing we could ever do to earn His
forgiveness, we rejoice today in the forgiveness
our Heavenly Father offers to us through His Son.
In the gospel this weekend we hear about how
Our Dear Lord breathes on His Apostles and gives
them the ability to forgive sins. What a gift! Our
Lord’s mercy is free for the taking, all we have to
do is ask for it…ask and you shall receive…how
good God is to us!
In this Easter Season there are so many gifts from
God that we reflect on and give thanks for. Let
all of us this week think of the blessings God has
given us. Let’s give thanks to God for the grace,
the mercy, the salvation that He lavishes upon us,
let it fill your hearts and let us continue to unite
our prayer with the prayer of the whole Church…
He is risen, He is truly risen…Alleluia!
Have a blessed week,
Fr. Kunz
Excerpts From The
Compendium — Catechism of the Catholic Church
What are the signs that bear witness to the Resurrection of Jesus?
Along with the essential sign of the empty tomb, the Resurrection of Jesus is witnessed to by the
women who first encountered Christ and proclaimed him to the Apostles. Jesus then “appeared to
Cephas (Peter), and then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brethren at
one time” (1 Corinthians 14:5-6) and to others as well. The Apostles could not have invented the
story of the resurrection since it seemed impossible to them. As a matter of fact, Jesus himself
upbraided them for their unbelief.
Our parish children who will
be celebrating their First
Communion today at a
special !:00 pm Mass:
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Aubree Angell
Addyson Buckthorpe
Jameson Bursey
Cecelia DeMaris
Carter Ellert
Kennedy Fox
Morgan Godat
Gretchen Lawhorn
Gabrielle Martin
Ben Myers
Hunter Pruitt
Cordelia Schreck
Jase Shofner
Lilly Verrett
Rebecca Wild
Jeremiah Young
Welcome to St. Clare Catholic Church
Easter Flower Donations
In Memory, Honor Of, Or In Thanksgiving
Tony & Betty Piekarski
Edgar Hagedorn
Boots & Ann Hanneken
Norma Hoffman
Brenda Williams
Fay & Charles Papin
Rev. Joseph Schejbal
William & Marie Schejbal
Oscar F. Gebken
Toby & Catherine Schomaker
Janet Barringhaus
Ted Feldman
Hayes Feldman
Devan Bruns
Thomas Bruns
Mary Pat Rachal
Agnes Bryan
James E. Haynes
Karen Cordia
Ronald Myers
James Lee Johnson
Earl & Elsie Unnerstall
Laura Jean McCarty
Charles McCarty
Charles & Margaret Schwarz
Jim Ellert Sr.
Lucas Chandler
Betty Rolley
Melvin Glastetter
Deborah A. Caulfield
Don Willis
Dutch & Dolly Hollenberg
Patricia Steinbach
Stephanie Tauchert
Leonard Blanda
Thomas & Thelma Boyer
Donald Lenau
Robert & Antoinette Alsop
David R. Heck
Evelyn & Tobe Oliver
Joe & Olivia Osterkamp
Clara & Lloyd Robart
Virgil Hagedorn
Wayne Myers
Grace C. Dunn
Marge Preis
Paul Sigman
Ervin Lindemann
Francis & Hortense Ottomeier
Delia Speirer
Lester, Bernice & Earl Holderle
Henrietta Nauman & Joyce Burgan
Antoinette & Norman Berra Family
Sue & Leo Mac Donald, Sr. Family
Larry Just Family
The Auten Family
Donald Grus Family
Russell & Nhan Wallen Family
”The Fallen”
The Windler Family
Rolley Family
Daughters of Isabella
Savina Major Family
Ladies Sodality
Unnerstall & Kindel Family
Thank You For All Your Easter Flower Donations
St. Clair, MO
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SCHOOL NEWS
The 7th & 8th grade have been invited to attend Borgia
High School’s Spring Musical on April 7th. The students are
always excited to attend Borgia’s plays. We are looking
forward to seeing “Big Fish” on the 7th. We have our all
school panoramic picture scheduled for Wednesday, April
6th. All students need to be in uniform.
April 7 — Home & School Meeting at 5:30 pm
April 8 — Birthday Mass at 8:00 am
Virtual Pilgrimage of Lourdes, France
Sunday, May 1st at 7:00 pm
North American Lourdes Volunteers will present a 90minute VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE to Lourdes, France here at
St. Clare. During this guided Lourdes experience, you will
immerse yourself in the Gospel Message of Lourdes as
given by Our Lady to St. Bernadette. You will have the
opportunity to touch the Grotto Rock and to
experience the healing grace of Lourdes Water. As part
of this spiritual opportunity to draw nearer to God with
Our Lady and St. Bernadette, you will receive a
Eucharistic blessing and pray the Rosary. A Plenary
Indulgence is granted to all the faithful, under the usual
conditions, who attend a Virtual Pilgrimage with North
American Lourdes Volunteers. Come and experience
the healing grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ through His
Immaculate Mother. Invite your family, children and
friends! Our Lady extends her invitation to all! The next
best thing to visiting Lourdes itself is a Pilgrimage journey
without the travel! Call the parish office at 629-0315 for
more information.
The K of C and D of I would like to
thank all that worked and
patronized the Lenten Fish Frys.
We served over 500 people each
week. The D of I ladies would also
like to thank the person that made
our day each week with the
beautiful flowers.
The raffle winners are:
Quilt — Mrs. Thomas Fink of Beaufort
Entertainment Package — Connie Richardson
Child’s Easter Basket — Mitchell Meyer
Good Samaritan Supper
Tuesday, April 5th
KC Hall, 5:00 pm
Menu will be Beef & Noodles, Slaw, Veggie, Rolls, Drinks
& Desserts. We invite any senior citizen,
anyone
needing some extra assistance providing a good meal
for their family, or just anyone who wants company at a
meal. Please plan to join us. Pass the word and don’t
forget to offer a ride to those who may need one.
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Meanderings of a Deacon:
I must write an article for the bulletin and have it in by
Wednesday Morning. I have many things to do this
day and I am running out of time. So you can see that
I am between a rock and a hard spot. What am I to
do? Why don’t I find a quiet spot where I can read,
reflect, and pray? I could record my thoughts and
experiences, sort of like a prayer journal. If I wish, I
could share these reflections with other people.
Sometimes I find it very difficult to do such a thing as
beautiful as that. You see, there is the parish, the fire
Department, home projects, and of course there’s
that new job that I have. With all that going on in my
life, you would think that I would need to take time to
find a quiet spot just to pray and be with our Lord.
You see, that is the problem in this day and time. We
place other priorities before our time with God. Do you
feel this way? I do. So what are we to do? It comes
down to this; it would be most beneficial for us to find
that quiet time to be with our Father. Our Father
doesn’t need our attention as much as we need his.
God has an open door policy; you can come in any
time. He will even forgive you for your sins through
confession, if you ask. He will listen to your problems, if
you talk to Him. The best part is He will even answer
you.
God bless,
Deacon Harv
Other Area Events . . . .
Pro-Life Rummage & Bake Sale — Saturday, April 9th.
St. Francis Borgia Grade School Cafeteria,
Washington, MO. 7:30 am until 12:00 pm. Drop offs
between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday will be
taken. No computers , TV's or large appliances.
Dueling Pianos — Saturday, April 9th. Our Lady of
Lourdes, Washington, MO. This audience Sing-Along
event starts at 7:00 pm. $20/pp. To make
reservations, call Annette Friend at 636-239-1942.
Youth Trivia Night — Friday, April 15th. St. Francis Borgia
High School, Washington, MO. Open to all students
grades 6th thru 8th. $10/pp or to reserve a full or
partial table call Sue Holdmeier 636- 390-2611.
Proceeds support Project Graduation.
Tailgate Sale — Saturday, April 23rd. Our Lady Queen of
Peace, House Springs. MO. 8:00 am until 2:00 pm.
Spaces available. Call 314-809-2676 or 636-617-9093.
Adult Faith Study Group
REDISCOVER THE SAINT WITHIN
Starts April 17th
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Welcome to St. Clare Catholic Church
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
DATE
TIME
Mon
04/04
8:00 am
Mass
Tues
04/05
8:00 am
5:00 pm
Mass
Good Samaritan Supper at KC Hall
Wed
04/06
8:00 am
Mass
04/07
8:00 am
8:30 am
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:45 pm
Mass
Adoration
Home & School Meeting
Paint & Sip at KC Hall
Benediction
Thurs
EVENT
April 2nd — April 10th
Fri
04/08
8:00 am
Mass (School Birthday Mass)
Sat
04/09
3:30 pm
4:30 pm
Confession
Mass
Sun
04/10
8:00 am
10:30 am
Mass
Mass
WEEKEND, APRIL 2ND & APRIL 3RD
SAT.
4:30
SUN. 8:00
SUN. 10:30
PM
AM
AM
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EDITH HAYES
PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
ADOLPH BRUEGGEMANN
MONDAY, APRIL
8:00
†
AM
FR. JAMES J. PAVLIK
TUESDAY, APRIL
8:00 AM
†
4TH
5TH
MARJORIE ANNE MELTON
WEDNESDAY, APRIL
8:00
†
AM
ROSEMARY FREEMAN
THURSDAY, APRIL
8:00
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-11/Heb 10:4-10/Lk
1:26-38
Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93:1-2, 5/Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34:2-9/Jn 3:16-21
Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20/Jn 3:31-36
Friday: Acts 5:34-42/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14/Jn 6:1-15
Saturday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19/Jn 6:16-21
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AM
7TH
ANTHONY AUBUCHON
FRIDAY, APRIL
8:00
†
AM
6TH
8TH
NORBERT BRUEGGEN
WEEKEND, APRIL 9TH & APRIL 10TH
SAT.
8:00
SUN. 8:00
SUN. 10:30
PM
AM
AM
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PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
CRAIG
& AMY KINDLE FAMILY
VIRGIL HAGEDORN
LITURGICAL MINISTERS - APRIL 9TH & 10TH
DATE/
SERVERS
04/09
4:30 pm
Volunteer
04/10
8:00 am
04/10
10:30 am
GIFT BEARERS
LECTORS
EUCHARISTIC
Volunteer
Charlotte
Hagedorn
Joan Wells, Jerry Miller,
Mary Jane Miller
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Tammy Alsop
Tammy Alsop
Sherry Reed
Ashley Wallen
Volunteer
Volunteer
Dan McLaughlin
Sue McLaughlin, Karen Jones,
Barb Dubbs
04/10 Collection Counters: Rise Shofner, Joyce Willis, Nicole Hinson
St. Clair, MO
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WE PRAY FOR OUR LOVED ONES
PLEASE PRAY FOR
OUR MILITARY MEMBERS
May God Provide Health and
Comfort to:
March
Bonnie McBride, Braeton Hirschmugl, Sheryl Russo,
Stan Schilling, and Larry Hoffman.
February
Mark Ottomeier, Jo Ann Haynes, Jan Green,
Ron Kurtzman, John Evans, Joshua Dickinson,
and Carolyn Williams.
Please remember in your prayers
the following military personnel:
SPC Drew Alsop — US Army, Erin Arent — U.S. Navy,
Jeff Arent — U.S. Marines, Jason Burton — US Navy,
Samantha Butler — Coast Guard, Justin Campbell — US Navy,
Scott Daugherty, Coty DeClue — USAF,
LT COL Daniel Dubbs — US Marines,
SGT Cameron Earley — US Army,
SGT Tyler Earley — US Army,
PFC Cory Matthew Ershen — US Army,
Clay Fisher — U.S. Marines, Cory Gargus — US Marines,
SPC Tyler Grogan — US Army, Matthew Martin — US Navy,
Monty Perkins, Ray Schoonveld — US Marine,
Andrew Snodgrass — US Navy,
and SPC Gordon Yancey.
“Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As
the Father has sent me, so I send you.’”
- John 20:21
Peace — the first gift of the risen Lord. Just as Jesus
sent the apostles out into the world to share His
peace and Good News, so too, He sends us. As
disciples of Jesus, we are called to be grateful and
generous. We should look for opportunities to share
His peace with our brothers and sisters not only within
our local parish boundaries, but outside of them as
well. In giving, you will receive the peace of Christ.
Summary of our actual income received and our
budgeted parish income needed to pay our bills. The
Envelopes/Tuition line represents the Sunday offerings
that are “unrestricted” and tuition that is invoiced to our
school parents which is our income. The Budgeted
Amount Needed is the amount that we anticipate to pay
out for our expenses.
This Week Fiscal To Date
Envelopes/Tuition
Budgeted Amount Needed
Over/Under
$ 4,197.00 $ 279,864.59
9,514.95 371,921.82
- 5,317.95 - 92,057.23
Week of March 27th
Easter Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Holy Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 3,521.00
$ 130.00
360.00
186.00
Total Money For Operating Capital
$ 4,197.00
Restricted Funds
Good Friday — Holy Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regina Cleri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rice Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Building Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parish Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Partners In Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good Samaritan Supper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
462.00
875.00
42.95
42.00
65.00
780.00
25.00
$ 2,291.95
2016
Partners In Education
Pledged Amount is
$5,500 and collected
amount is $4,454
Thank You For
Your Support!
Dynamic Catholic, Alive!
Reconciliation. In today’s Gospel, we find Christ instituting the Sacrament of Reconciliation: “Receive the Holy
Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained” (Jn 20:22-23). Along with
Anointing of the Sick, Reconciliation is one of the two sacraments of healing. Catholics are required to confess
their sins at least once a year. Fortunately, Reconciliation times can be found on the Archdiocesan website.
During this Year of Mercy, are you open to receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation more frequently?
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Welcome to St. Clare Catholic Church
Sharing the Gospel
FUN & GAMES
After Jesus died on the cross, the disciples were
afraid people would want to hurt them, too. They
stayed together in a room and locked the door.
Then Jesus came to his friends, to show them he
was really alive again. Jesus changed their fear
into gladness. Have you ever been so afraid that
you just wanted to hide? Remember that Jesus is
with you when you are afraid, too.
Prayer
Dear God, thank you for being with me when I
am afraid.
Mission for the Week
I will talk to God whenever I am afraid.
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Mary Had A Little Lamb
Johnny asked his Sunday School
Teacher, “if Mary had Jesus, and Jesus is
the Lamb of God, does that mean Mary
had a little lamb?”
St. Clair, MO
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