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 note, there will be no 6 PM Mass or class at St. Thomas on Sunday evening, February 15th. Ash Wednesday attendance is part of the week’s formation. | | Please give generously, your support is much appreciated! | | All married couples of St Thomas and St Clare are invited to celebrate World Marriage Day Saturday, February 14th. Join us at St Thomas for the 4:30 PM Mass and a special blessing, followed by a catered dinner in the gathering space. We are celebrating our 50th World Marriage Day during our parish’s 175th Jubilee year! What a lovely opportunity for us to honor our marriage sacrament along with other parish couples, an annual tradition sponsored and served by the Christian Women. There is no cost, but reservations are required. Please contact Anne-Marie Frey at 262-210-5911 by Wednesday, February 11th. | 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. | 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 | Volunteers met in December and January in frigid weather at SVDP Milwaukee Crossroads Meal Program. We served 95 adults and 12 kids a hot nutritious meal. The guests were very thankful to the St. Thomas and St. Clare volunteers. Please join us on the 3rd Sunday of every month. We meet at St. Thomas at 2:30 pm and return to St. Thomas by 7:15 pm. Consider volunteering for Sunday, February 15th, follow link to sign up. Questions? Contact Peter Joy at peterjoy55@gmail.com | |
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!
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St. Thomas Preschool Faith Formation will observe Parents' Day on February 15th with a presentation of Noah's Ark. After rehearsing last Sunday, the children placed Noah's Ark cling-ons on the windows in the Gathering Space to prepare for their upcoming program. | This is the time of year when our thoughts naturally turn to taking a getaway cruise! This cruise promises an unforgettable escape from winter's chill. Join us after the 11:15 Mass on Sunday, February 15th. Throughout this event our Preschool Faith Formation students will perform in song and drama complete with costumes and props. | | 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. | | |
SENIOR FITNESS JAM WINTER SESSION: January 6th - February 19th |
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Instructor: Carrie Nickel, R.N.
| | 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! | | Prepare for Lent with our four-part video series called How to Lent. This series explores the scriptural origins of Lent and its desert imagery. It explains the pillars of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. It challenges you to think beyond your usual Lenten sacrifices to something that will genuinely help you grow in your faith. | | Learn the Catholic faith, pray together, and grow as a family with this 8-part video series. Each episode includes educational content from top Catholic speakers, inspirational stories from real Catholic families, a meditative Rosary, and practical challenges to help you apply the faith at home. | | Instead of hand to phone, pen to paper! This snail mail club strives to help you appreciate the ordinary and slow down in a busy world. Support a local artist and join today! A fun activity for all ages; kids, teens, college students, parents and grandparents! | The 2026 conference returns to its full day schedule. 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. | Catholic Central Theater Association presents Fiddler on the Roof directed by Jenny Hoffman! Running the weekend of February 19th in Topper Hall. Friday is opening night with matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Get your tickets and enjoy the show! | 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. One Heart. | | 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. | | |
St. Clare of Assisi & St. Thomas Aquinas Churches
Wind Lake & Waterford, WI
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