As part of our Lenten Project 2026, prayer packets are available at both St. Clare and St. Thomas. Write down your intentions on the paper provided, fold it, and place it in the container at the foot of the large wooden cross. All intentions will remain private and will be offered at the Easter Vigil. | |
Pray. Reconcile. Rejoice. On Wednesday, March 25th, several priests will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Thomas and accross 11 parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Follow link below to view all locations and times. | Six members of both St. Clare and St. Thomas are invited to participate in the washing of feet on Holy Thursday. If you’d like to participate, there is a sign-up sheet located in the gathering space of each church along with reminder cards with pertinent information that you can take with you. Thank you! | | St Thomas Christian Women are selling ham and rolls after all Masses THIS WEEKEND. Just $9 for 1-lb of delicious, sliced hot ham with 6 rolls. A tasty Lenten treat! Thank you for your continued support. | St. Thomas Christian Women are proud to award four $500 scholarships to our 2026 high school graduates! The students must be parishioners who are planning to pursue college, technical school or other further education. Applications are available at WUHS, the parish office or follow link for the fillable PDF. Completed applications must be received in the parish office by April 15th. | SAVE THE DATE for our annual Mission Trip Fundraiser coming soon! Friday, April 17th at 4 PM in the St. Thomas Gathering Space. Guests will enjoy a spaghetti and meatball dinner, DJ, dancing and more! | | |
You’re invited to a six-week grief support program, “Healing with Faith & Friends.”
Every Wednesday for six weeks, beginning April 8th, 6 PM, St. Thomas Lower Level,
Enter Second St. Door #3. Join us and learn how to validate your grief and discover coping skills for processing feelings in a healthy way. While the grief process can be difficult, better days are ahead. Come and receive hope, support and understanding in a safe environment. Feel free to bring a friend or loved one!
| Please return your rice bowls and penny cans by Palm Sunday and thank you for your generosity! It is in this spirit that our almsgiving is an act of love for God and neighbor. | PRAY. FAST. HELP OTHERS. We regularly serve 75 adults and 12 kids meals. Please consider volunteering this Sunday, March 15th, follow link to sign up. We serve every third Sunday of the Month. Meet at St. Thomas at 2:30 pm, carpool and return by 7:15. Questions? Contact Peter at peterjoy55@gmail.com | Our goal of 33 donations was exceeded in February! We collected 42 which will help over 120 local patients at our hospitals! Thank you, let's keep it up! Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome too. Eligibility Questions? Call (877) 232-4376! To reserve your spot, follow link below or call Pat (262)210-6879 or Kim (262)758-0163 | | | | |
BREAKING NEWS: ST. THOMAS FISH FRY
Our teens showed up in full force—serving fish, washing dishes, and generally being heroic humans! Then, in true Friday-fish-fry drama, someone fainted after fasting. The Waterford Rescue Squad arrived and soon equipment was everywhere! Did this stop the fish fry? Absolutely not! Our teens, now officially known as The "Cod Squad" leapt into action! They hurdled emergency equipment, moved orange cones, redirected drive-through traffic, and even jogged down the block when the fire truck blocked our normal pickup lane.
Result:
✔ Person fully recovered
✔ Fish fry continued
✔ Not a single customer lost
We are incredibly proud of these teens and their calm, quick action. Cod Squad: saving dinner, one fish fry at a time.
| | FIRST COMMUNCION RETREAT: Our parishes’ First Communion candidates attended a retreat on Saturday, March 7, celebrating their year of preparation for the sacrament. Together with their families, the students participated in a church scavenger hunt, decorated a small loaf of unleavened bread to break and share in prayer with their family, put the finishing touches on their candles, and—most importantly—demonstrated their learning during a one-on-one interview with a catechist. Thank you to the volunteers who helped the event run smoothly: Alecia Christiansen, Julieane Cook, Lizzie Cook, Carole Duve, Travis Edwards, Caitlin Garnier, Greta Gorenc, Abby Gottfried, Landon O’Dwyer, Jane Smith, Kaci Smith. Landon Snifka and Ben Wieczorek. The First Communion Mass will take place at St. Clare on Sunday, April 26th, during the 9:30 AM Mass and at St. Thomas on Sunday, May 3rd, during the 11:15 AM Mass. Click above to view highlight reel. | | PRESCHOOL FAITH FORMATION: In alignment with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s commitment to protecting our youth, we have enhanced the “Safeguarding All of God’s Children” program. Students in grades K4 through 12 in our schools and Faith Formation Programs recently received information on self-protection and situational awareness. To celebrate the gift of life and our miraculous bodies, we also held a special birthday celebration for the children in the Sun-Rays, Moon-Beams, and Star-Lites classes. We discussed God's blessings and the gift of life. We discussed how our bodies; our hands, feet, eyes, and ears are gifts from God! Students celebrated with cupcakes, pin the halo on the angel and received a special birthday book! During this Lenten Season preschoolers continue in their scripture lessons reflecting on the life of Christ. | | Join us for a St. Patrick's Day Shamrock-n-Roll Gala! Featuring Irish Beef Stew with Guinness beer, Irish soda bread, Irish coffee and more! Follow link below to sign up by March 10th. Be sure to wear green! Questions? Contact Carol at cewald@saintthomaswaterford.org | On December 4, 1956, an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. “MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET” brings that night to life! Join us Friday, June 12th, tickets are $135 each and includes motorcoach transportation, lunch, theater ticket, all gratuities and taxes. Reservations and payment due by May 6th. Follow link below to learn more and reserve your seat or call either Parish Office. Questions? Contact Carol at cewald@saintthomaswaterford.org | | | | ENJOY FULL ACCESS TO FORMED! | | |
The Trials of Saint Patrick is the epic story of one man's spiritual odyssey through hardship and loss, mercy, and forgiveness. Dramatized with a fresh boldness by the Augustine Institute Radio Theatre, the characters will come alive through the talents of dozens of accomplished, award-winning actors, combined with cinematic sound and music. Your imagination will be quickened. Your heart will be inspired.
Due to the intense nature of St. Patrick's story, parental guidance is suggested.
| | There is so much to discover about God through the amazing things found in nature and revealed in God's word! In this delightful series, a wise old owl mentors five young students as they travel on adventures learning about nature, faith, God, and the Bible. | | All young adults in their 20's & 30's are welcome! March 26th, 7 - 9 PM at St. Francis De Sales Parish, 130 W. Main St. in Lake Geneva. For more information, contact James Waller or Chrissy Cuchara at jlw.sfds@gmail.com | The ADRC of Racine County has a new fall prevention initiative! Tai Chi for fall prevention (TCFP) has been proven to reduce falls by nearly 30%! Classes are Thursdays, March 12th through April 30th from 10 -11 AM at the Waterford Public Library. For individuals age 60 or better. To register, Contact Taylor Scherer at the ADRC via email taylor.scherer@racinecounty.gov or call 262-833-8762. | | Click below to submit content for the Newsletter or Bulletin | | Follow St. Thomas on Social Media | | Follow St. Clare on Social Media | | If you didn't receive this newsletter directly and would like to, click below. | | |
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