All ladies of St Thomas and St Clare are invited to enrich your Lenten journey on Sunday, March 1st, from 1-3pm at St Thomas. Our dynamic guest speaker is Grace Mazza Urbanski, assistant national director of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network. The theme of her reflections will be “Holy Week Women”, incorporating silent meditation and praying the sorrowful mysteries of the rosary. This opportunity is sponsored by the STA Christian Women. There is no cost, but please make a reservation. Contact Rita Pisarski at 262-617-0555 or the parish office at 262-534-2255. | | Please give generously, your support is much appreciated! | | The Sacrament of Marriage was celebrated at St. Thomas with our 50th World Marriage Day on February 14th, Valentine's Day. 29 couples gathered to worship at Mass, receive a special blessing, and enjoy a lovely catered dinner with music and dancing. Couples were honored individually and received a carnation. Years of marriage ranged from 70 years to one week, totaling 1,356 years with 90 children, 163 grandchildren and 42 great-grands. Clearly, God's grace has blessed these couples and their families! This annual tradition is sponsored and served by St Thomas Christian Women. We meet the second Monday of the month in the gathering space at 6:30 pm, and all St Thomas women are welcome to join us. Questions? Call Laverne Lewis at 262-210-8638. | | | | PLEASE JOIN KNIGHTS COUNCIL 8172 IN CONGRATULATING MIKE AND LYNNE SLIWA AS OUR FEBRUARY PARISHIONERS OF THE MONTH | | |
Mike and Lynne were born and raised in Milwaukee where they attended highschool and college. They met at CYO at Our Lady Of Lourdes parish in Milwaukee and were married there in 1966. They lived in Burlington in the 1980s, where their two children Michael and Jennifer attended St. Charles grade school and Burlington High School. Michael and his wife Karen live in Cliff, New Mexico and Jennifer and her husband Brian live in Burlington.
Mike worked for J I Case and Oshkosh Corp as a plant manager before moving to Phoenix for 26 years, where he retired as a sales manager. Lynne worked for the recreation departments in Milwaukee and Burlington, where she taught pre-school and was an assistant coach at Burlington High School in several sports. Four years ago they returned to Wisconsin to Waterford to be closer to family.
Mike and Lynne like to run, walk, play pickle ball, play an occasional round of golf, and enjoy game night with family. They also like to travel and took a road trip to Alaska with their teardrop camper a few years back. At St. Thomas, Lynne is a Eucharistic Minister and Mike is a Lector. You can also find them volunteering at Fish Frys and the Country Fair.
St. Thomas is the most welcoming parish they have ever been members of. They told us that they felt welcome from the very first day they set foot in STA four years ago. They are honored to have been considered for this recognition. Please congratulate Mike and Lynne for their selection and their continued contributions to STA and the community.
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St Clare has been blessed with a beautiful 7.5 acre campus and it needs your help! In this year dedicated to St. Francis by Pope Leo XIV and a call to Care for Creation, we are looking for parishioners to help with the beautification and upkeep of our parish property. If you're interested in becoming a St. Clare Garden Cherub, follow link below to sign up and be a part of our garden adventures! There's also a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Our initial planning meeting is Tuesday, March 24 at 6:00 PM in Holy Family Hall to discuss preparation and plans for the upcoming season. Questions? Please contact Katherine Amann at katherine.amannstc@gmail.com | BE PART OF AN AWESOME TEAM! Our famous fish frys can’t happen without awesome volunteers! It feels good to do good, so join us, your help is much appreciated! There are various jobs and time slots, choose what's convenient for you. To sign up, follow the link below or call Joan at 262-534-5230. | Dinner Tickets $40 Each, ATV Raffle $25 Each or 5/$100. You could win a 2025 Polaris Sportsman 450 H.O.! Tickets are available in the Parish Office or follow link below. Volunteers are needed before, during and after the event. A great opportunity for students! Please consider helping out, many hands make light work! Raffle & Auction items needed: Sporting Goods/Apparel, or Game tickets, ANY other Donation item, all are appreciated! Questions? Contact Mikki (262)210-3168 or Scott (414) 581-3157. | | If you or someone you know would like to join our parish family, New Member Registration Weekends at St. Thomas are the third weekend of every month: February 21/22 | March 21/22. At St. Clare, they are the first full weekend of every month: March 7/8 | April 4/5. Stewardship Committee members will be in the Gathering Space and Narthex to welcome and register new members after all Masses. | The final meeting and distribution of documents for those traveling to Croatia is on Monday February 23rd at 6 pm in the St. Thomas Gathering Space. There will also be a final presentation and sign-up meeting at 7:15 for those traveling to Egypt. | | One simple way to enhance your Lenten experience with almsgiving is to participate in the PENNY POWER and RICE BOWL campaigns! This is St. Clare's 26th year of helping the mission of the Schoenstatt Sisters in the Dominican Republic and often among their top campaign donors! Penny Cans and Rice Bowls will be available beginning Ash Wednesday. Please return them on or before Good Friday, April 3rd. It is in this spirit that our almsgiving is an act of love for God and neighbor. | St. Clare's Human Concerns Committee will serving the Love Inc meal on Wednesday, February 25th. Please sign up in the narthex if you are able to donate food or help serve the meal. Thank you! | 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 | |
Join us for coffee and connection! Navigating life after losing a loved one can be challenging, and sometimes a warm cup of coffee and a safe space to share can
make all the difference. We meet the fourth Friday of every month, our next session is February 27th at 10 am in the lower level, enter door #3 . Feel free to bring a friend or loved one. Hope to see you there!
| | Preparing Our Hearts for Lent. In the days leading up to Ash Wednesday, families at St. Clare and St. Thomas gathered in joyful anticipation of the Lenten season. From faith-filled activities to shared conversations and moments of prayer, there was a beautiful sense of vibrancy and community in the air. It was inspiring to see families intentionally preparing their hearts for the Lenten journey with reflection, reconnection and renewed commitment to walk more closely with Christ. The energy and participation remind us how much we have to be grateful for in our parish family. As we enter this sacred season together, may we continue to support and encourage one another. Let’s help each other grow in faith, hope, and love throughout these forty days. View video above. | | Junior Retreat: Our Juniors spent January 31st and February 7th at the St. Leonard’s campus for a full-day Confirmation retreat centered on the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit and what it truly means to say “yes” to the Sacrament of Confirmation. The day included engaging small group discussions, time for personal reflection, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, A moving surprise — handwritten love letters from family, Worship and testimony led by Nashville singer-songwriter Ben Wagner. The Holy Spirit was unmistakably at work! Click above to view a short highlight video to see moments from the retreat and hear how our students experienced the day. Special thanks to our incredible team of teachers and volunteers who made this retreat possible. | | Please keep our Confirmation candidates in your prayers. | | Parent's Day/Noah's Ark was celebrated on February 15th following the 11:15 Mass. All our "Little Critters" joyfully entered the Ark before the rains began Gen. 7:13; Noah's family and all the animals were kept safe and dry. Our preschoolers enthusiastically performed and sang many verses during the narration, while staff and stagehands skillfully operated various props. After the delightful performance, parents received a book titled "My Favorite Book" and preschoolers received a unique gift. We want to acknowledge MASS & SONS for providing this outstanding book that illustrates positive character traits and basic values at its core. Additionally, we would like to extend a special Thank You to Ms. Nicole for capturing so many treasured moments during the performance! Click above to view. | | Tech-savvy teens will be available to help seniors learn technology and feel empowered to connect with loved ones, the community and the world! Cell Phone, Laptop, Tablet, Zoom/Facetime, Stream movies or music, Photos, Email, Texting, Social Media, Order groceries online & more! BYOD: Bring Your Own Device. Stop by with a question or stay for a lesson, it's an open session, come and go as you please. | Join us for a movie matinee, "Shall we Dance?" on Monday, March 2nd at 1 pm. A 2004 romantic comedy where a bored, overworked Estate Lawyer played by Richard Gere, upon first sight of a beautiful instructor, signs up for ballroom dancing lessons. It celebrates marriage, self-renewal, the benefits of acting on impulse. Rated PG-13. | | 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 | Join us for another show at the Fireside: “MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET” - Friday, June 12th 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 call either Parish Office. Questions? Contact Carol at cewald@saintthomaswaterford.org | Rickleball is Pickleball for Rookies - beginners, or those who just want a nice n' easy, low impact game. Join us Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM | St. Thomas Uhen Center. We supply the nets and balls, please bring your own paddles. No sign-up required. Sponsored by Senior Fellowship. | | Pickleball for all! Join us Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM | St. Thomas Uhen Center. We supply the nets and balls, please bring your own paddles. Beginners are welcome! No sign-up required. Sponsored by Senior Fellowship. | | | | ENJOY FULL ACCESS TO FORMED! | | As we enter into the beginning of Lent, we can make a plan for this holy and grace-filled season. Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Klein, Professor at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, to discuss the purpose of the season of Lent, how to prepare for it, and why it is such a fruitful season in our life of faith. | | Learn and pray with Brother Francis this Lenten season as a follower of Jesus! Learn about ashes, fasting, almsgiving, palm Sunday and more. Forty daily meditations for your journey. | | 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 12 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. | The 2026 conference returns to its full day schedule on March 14th. Optional morning Mass at 7:30. Conference at 8:45, speakers, lunch, as well as dozens of vendors, schools, and Catholic Orders. Concluding with a vigil Mass at 4 PM with Archbishop Grob. Click image above to register. | The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network presents Hearts on Fire, a one-day retreat for young adults sponsored by the Priests of the Sacred Heart in collaboration with Brew City Catholic. Rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the retreat features Jesuit, Lay and Priests of the Sacred Heart speakers and brings young adults together for prayer and community. A Thousand Graces. 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