ST CLARE CATHOLIC MEN'S GROUP...Please join other St. Clare men to grow in prayer, fellowship and spiritual nourishment on Saturday, 9 April from 8:00-9:30AM, in the large meeting room. We will say the Rosary at 730 in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel if interested. This month's topic is...READ MORE

On Friday, March 25th, Fr. Jim, joined in unity with our Holy Father Pope Francis in the Consecration of Humanity to the Immaculate Heart of Mary...Click to watch the video and to view the prayer pamphlet

The following is a letter we received from the Diocesan Office of the Bishop that I want to share with you: “Bishop Reintroduces Obligation to Participate at Mass…On Palm Sunday, April 10, Bishop Michael McGovern will lift the dispensation of the obligation to attend Sunday Mass for all the faithful in the Diocese of Belleville. This means that the faithful, unless ill or having a good reason for omitting participating at Mass, will attend Mass in person. The faithful who are sick, homebound or gravely concerned for their health retain the dispensation...READ MORE

Althoff Catholic High School is hosting its 7th Annual Gala “Always True to the Gold and Blue” on Friday, April 8, 2022 at the Four Points by Sheraton – Fairview Heights. Revenue from the Gala will help support the school’s mission of educating young people, in the Catholic tradition, to lead successful, faith-filled lives...READ MORE

Short List of Gratitude - When I was on vacation last week being rejuvenated by the Spirit, I took extra time each day to simply reflect on the blessings God has placed in my life. The first of those is God calling me to be a priest and to be your pastor here at St. Clare. I try each day to be grateful, but somehow vacation time makes extra ‘room’ to dwell in gratitude...READ MORE

A good subtitle for this article might be “a little too late!” But perhaps reading these comments after experiencing what they describe is just as effective. You have no doubt noticed several differences in the liturgical environment during the season of Lent. ... READ MORE

St. Vincent de Paul needs your help! Cosgrove's Kitchen in East St. Louis serves meals to many needy and homeless people every day. Below is a list of needs our St. Vincent de Paul will be collecting the weekend of March 26/27. All donations are appreciated! Shopping list includes...READ MORE

St. Clare School Auction & Dinner - March 19, 2022- Tickets are on sale! The night includes dinner and drinks, a live auction and entertainment. We will also be hosting an silent online auction starting March 14...READ MORE

Meaning and Use of “Rice Bowls” - Each Lent, we put out cardboard “rice bowls” for our parishioners to take home as one way to practice “almsgiving” for the poor. This tradition is part of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) Rice Bowl program and allow Catholics across the country to unite and make the world a better place for all by putting our faith into action through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving...READ MORE

BAPTISM CLASS: Sunday, March 20 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 3. For any parents that plan to have a child baptized and have not attended a baptism class here at St. Clare. Please call the parish office if you plan to attend 618-632-3562.

MARCH CLASS — For this month, we attended class at Saint Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana. We explored the theology of the Eucharist. As Catholics, we believe the Eucharist is the real presence of Jesus, his body, blood, soul and divinity. Jesus gave us the Eucharist through bread and wine at the Last Supper. When we celebrate …