Click above to view highlights of the Easter Vigil at St. Clare. | Click above to view Easter highlights from St. Thomas & St. Clare | Please join the members of the Order of Franciscans Secular (OFS) in celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday. We'll pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and celebrate Eucharistic Adoration at St Thomas Aquinas at 1 PM, Sunday, April 12th. A social will follow in the Gathering Space. Questions? Contact Katherine at katherine.amannstc@gmail.com | The St. Clare's Dynamic Men's Group invites everyone to join the in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet on April 12th, following the 9:30 am Mass. Whether you are seeking peace, healing, or simply a moment of quiet connection with God, this prayer is a gentle yet powerful way to open your heart to His grace. All you need is a standard Rosary, or simply your hands and heart. Intentions: For mercy upon us, our loved ones, and the whole world. | | | | A big thank you to Ruth Ann Schneider and Laurie Tamblyn for working quietly yet diligently behind the scenes to make our respective parishes beautiful during the Holy Week Masses. | | | |
Please join us in welcoming new members to the St. Thomas Parish family on
Saturday, April 18th following the 4:30 pm Mass. A reception will be held for current and new members in the Gathering Space. Enjoy refreshments, including Beer and Wine. Hosted by the St. Thomas Stewardship Committee.
| New Member Registration Weekends at St. Clare 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 Narthex after Masses. | 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. | Tickets on sale now! Mission Trip 2026 presents Young at Heart Senior Prom Fundraiser! Friday, April 17th at 5 PM in the St. Thomas Gathering Space. Get ready for a fun-filled evening! Enjoy a delicious Spaghetti Dinner, music, community, and purpose! All while supporting our Mission Trip 2026! Tickets are $35. To purchase, call either parish office, they'll also be on sale after all Masses. Thank you! | | 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! | | St. Thomas is sponsoring a meal at Love, Inc. in Burlington on Monday, April 13th. We're serving Ham & Cheese sliders. Volunteers are needed to help prep, serve or donate food, please follow link below to sign up. | Jesus mentioned helping the poor up to 35 times in the Gospels. May the joy of Our Lord and Savior be with you during the Easter Season and always. We serve third Sunday of every month. Meet at St. Thomas at 2:30 pm and return to St. Thomas by 7:15 pm. Please consider volunteering Sunday, April 19th, folllow link to sign up! | | |
Our Mission Trip team is officially underway! We’ve been gathering regularly—planning upcoming fundraisers, building community, and yes, having a lot of fun along the way.
There’s a real sense of excitement growing as we prepare for what lies ahead. We know this isn’t just about going somewhere new—it’s about making a difference. We’re not going as tourists, but as people ready to serve, connect, and be transformed ourselves. Thank you for your continued support and prayers as we take these next steps. We can’t wait to share more of the journey with you! Click above to view video.
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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
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Join us for a fun card making class with instructor, Sara Lynch on Saturday, May 2nd. Class begins at 12:30 pm, St. Clare's Holy Family Hall. RSVP & $15 payment due by April 24th. Adults only, class limit 10. All materials provided. Bring your own snacks and beverages.
Make checks payable to St. Thomas Parish. Drop off or mail to: St. Thomas Parish, 305 S. First Street, Waterford, WI 53185. Follow link to learn more and sign up. Questions? Contact Carol at cewald@saintthomaswaterford.org
| Join us for a fun class with artist and instructer Ashley Annacchino! Tuesday, June 16th, dinner at 4:30 pm, class begins at 5:30 pm, St. Clare's Holy Family Hall. Adults only, class limit 25. Learn blending, mixing and different brush strokes and take home an original acrylic painting of a summer sunset created by you! Materials, dinner, beverages and snacks included. RSVP & $45 payment due by June 2nd. Make checks payable to St. Thomas Parish. Drop off or mail to: St. Thomas Parish, 305 S. First Street, Waterford, WI 53185. Follow link to learn more and register. Sponsored by Wind & Water Senior Fellowship, all are welcome! Questions? Contact Carol at cewald@saintthomaswaterford.org | 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 | | | | ENJOY FULL ACCESS TO FORMED! | | This visually stunning film takes viewers on a global journey to uncover the transformative power of the Eucharist. Engaging in profound dialogue with prominent Catholic leaders, the film explores the biblical origins of the Eucharist and shares powerful personal stories of lives transformed by the Blessed Sacrament. | | Join renowned biblical scholar Dr. Brant Pitre as he delves into the riches of Scripture and Tradition to shed light on this all too often misunderstood sacrament. Gain a deeper understanding of the gifts the Holy Spirit gives us in Confirmation and how we might live them out more fully as we take up our crosses and follow Christ. | | 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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