03/27/2026 | Volume 325

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.

NOW RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS! Help is needed with the last Lenten Fish Fry. 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. Thank you for your service!

St. Thomas Christian Women will sell fresh Kwik Trip donuts after all Masses April 11th & 12th. We will offer boxed assortments of 6 for just $5 - A tasty sweet weekend treat! 

Thank you for your continued support!

New Member Registration Weekends at St. Thomas are the third weekend of every month (April 18th & 19th). At St. Clare, they are the first full weekend of every month, however, due to Easter, it will be April 11th & 12th. If you or someone you know is interested in joining, visit the tables in the St. Thomas Gathering Space and St. Clare’s Narthex after Masses. We are happy to have you!

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 5 PM in the St. Thomas Gathering Space. Guests will enjoy a spaghetti and meatball dinner, DJ, dancing and more!

All are invited to the KOC Annual Pancake Breakfast and fundraiser on Sunday, April 19th from 8 to 11:30 AM. This is a free will event. There is no charge for breakfast, but donations are gladly accepted and appreciated to help support Catholic Education. Breakfast will be served in St. Thomas' lower level, enjoy delicious pancakes, scrambled eggs, country sausage, coffee, milk, and juice. Bring the whole family! 

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! 

Enrollment for St. Thomas 2026-2027 Preschool Faith Formation program is now open!

Follow link to view the program calendar. For more information about our curriculum and activities, please visit our website. Our staff looks forward to another wonderful year with your preschoolers as their eager eyes and ears explore and discover the wonders of our faith through age-appropriate lessons. If you have questions or would like to register, contact Margie Schnabl at margieschnabl@gmail.com

Join us for a Derby Day Delight Tuesday, April 21st, St. Clare Holy Family Hall, 10:30 AM Bunco & Cards, 11 am BP Checks, Noon Lunch and Entertainment! Registration required by April 14th. Derby and Jockey attire welcomed! Wear your fascinators or fedoras, decorate your baseball, beach, sun or cowboy hat. Prizes awarded for Best Dapper Dan Gent and Too Hot To Trot Lady! Plus a Derby photobooth, Fascinator/Derby Hat contest, Derby scratch-offs and a Derby race! Follow link to register or call either parish office.

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

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