Outreach & Social Justice

ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL (ACA):

The Archdiocesan Annual Catholic Appeal is a yearly drive to raise fund in support of Archdiocesan programs with special  emphasis on helping the poor and needy. 
      Chairperson:  Dawn Burger
 

BLOOD DONOR PROGRAM:

Twice annually parishioners donate blood.  The drive is held on parish grounds.
     Contact: Julie Concagh
 

FELICE CUORES PARTY TIME

A party for adults, 18 and older, with mental handicaps or developmental disabilities.  The parties are from 7pm to 10pm in the dining hall ususally on the second Saturday of each month from September thru May.  A $5 entry fee includes DJ, soda, snacks and door prizes.  The parties are chaperoned by the Knights of Columbus and the Ladies' Auxiliaries.  There is no charge for parents or caregivers who choose to stay.
      Contact:  Bill Lukas
 

FOOD PANTRY, St. Vincent de Paul:

The collection of food in conjunction with the St. Vincent De Paul Society for the needy in our parish.  The food and other household necessities are collected and placed in the food pantry room in the Bride's/Usher's Room in Church and distributed.
     Contact: Ann Burtelow
 

FUNERAL OUTREACH:

An organization of volunteers who provide a lunch after the funeral service for the bereaved families of our parish.
     Contact: Jean Karins or Yvonne Morrison
 

JOB SEARCH:

The loss of a job and the search proces is a time filled with with many emotions.  It is a lonely process, unless we invite God into the process, allow Him to take on our burdens, and ultimately not only find a new job opportunity, but more importantly, achieve a closer relationship with God.  This is what "Job Search" ministry is all about, reaching out to the unemployed to provide job search techniques, spiritual support and growth in faith.
     Contact: Pat Wells or Gail Wolff
 

SCA Social Justice Collaborative:

SCA Social Justice Collaborative is a team of St. Clare parishioners focused on assisting those in need in our local area and across the St. Louis region.  We work with a collaboration of neighboring churches to offer presentations on the Christian and Catholic Social Teachings that call us to love and serve our neighbors.  We conduct acts of charity by donating our time and resources to support a back to school drive in collaboration with St. Matthew the Apostle Parish in The Ville Neighborhood; and, we are key contributors for a Christmas gift drive and party also held in The Ville Neighborhood in collaboration with St. Matthew’s and Bridge of Hope Church.  In addition, we are working to drive systemic change by working to provide tiny houses to support the homeless by working in collaboration with North Grand Neighborhood Services. We actively partner with agency providers to improve the lives of those with need.  Examples include collaboration with Criminal Justice Ministry (housing and employment for the previously incarcerated) and De La Salle, Inc., to support educational needs for at-risk students at La Salle Middle School. 
     Contact: Bernie Sammons 314-853-6391
 

SPECIAL NEEDS

The Special Needs Committee welcomes families of special needs individuals by introducing them to current families with special needs members and also assists in providing religious education that is developmentally appropriate to their family members's need.
     Contact: Sheila Trani, [email protected]
 

ST. PATRICK CENTER OUTREACH

Casseroles and salads are taken on the fourth Monday of each month to St. Patrick's Shelter to feed the homeless.
     Contact: Kim Taiclet
 

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

Aids families, living in our parish boundaries, in need of emergency financial help or counseling.  Distributes food to the poor that is donated to our Food Pantry.  This committee meets on the third Monday of each month at 7pm in the Assisi House.
     Contact:  Jack Burtelow 636-230-7092