01/06/2023 | Volume 159

POPE EMERITUS BENEDICT XVI MEMORIAL MASS

Archbishop Listecki will celebrate a Memorial Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee at 5:15 PM. You are invited to attend to pray for the repose of his soul and in thanksgiving for his service to the Church. All are welcome.

SERRA CLUB OF WISCONSIN SOUTHERN LAKES

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

“God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts.” Do you feel the Spirit of Jesus prompting you to love and serve Him as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Call the Archdiocesan Vocations Office (414)747-6437 or email ocationoffice@sfs.edu

ARCHDIOCESE OF MILWAUKEE GALILEE U

Wednesday | January 18th | 7 - 8:30 PM | Optional Mass 6 PM

James Parish Center | Rooms 7 & 8 | 830 E Veterans Way | Mukwonago

Two Impact Sessions

Evangelizing Friends, Coworkers and Neighbors | Explaining the Eucharist

GalileeU is adult formation for mission and life. It's a place to encounter Jesus and learn from Him how to know, live and share our Catholic faith. REGISTER ONLINE

MASS DEDICATION AND SANCTUARY LIGHTS

The Mass book and Sanctuary Lights for 2023 is open for both parishes.

Call St. Clare (262)895-2729 or St. Thomas (262)534.2255 to schedule.

LEARN MORE - DONATE - ST. CLARE

LEARN MORE - DONATE - ST. THOMAS

FAITH FORMATION

January Faith Formation Classes:

Sunday, January 8th & Wednesday, January 11th

ST. THOMAS PRESCHOOL 2023-2024

Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year has begun! Offering 3K and 4K programs, half or full-day options and extended care.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ENROLLMENT FORM

ST. THOMAS PRESCHOOL SHARES THE WARMTH

The preschool held a hat and mitten drive during the month of December. They collected 15 hats and 27 pairs of mittens!

All will be donated to the St. Thomas Food Pantry. 

ST. THOMAS CHRISTIAN WOMEN

We thank all who baked, donated and/or purchased in support of our Christmas Bake Sale last month. We sold out! Our $1,142 in proceeds will enable us to provide funds for various needs of the parish. We will sponsor the World Marriage Day Dinner in February and a Women's Day of Reflection in March. This spring we will provide four-$500 scholarships to parish high school seniors to further their education. We invite all women of St. Thomas to join us in our efforts. We meet the second Monday of the month at 6:30 PM in the gathering space.

LITTLE ANGEL CHOIR

Our St. Thomas School and Faith Formation preschoolers performed in the "Li'l Angel Choir" cheerfully singing songs at the 4:00 Christmas Eve Mass!

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD

On December 18th, our Preschoolers performed “Christmas Around the World," then had a surprise guest, St. Nicholas, who presented gifts to all the performers!

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CHRISTMAS CLEAN UP AT ST. CLARE

Monday | January 19th | 6 - 9 PM

A Faith Formation service hours opportunity! Help us disassemble and pack up Christmas decorations. Click below to sign up, thank you!

VOLUNTEER

HOST A HOSPITALITY WEEKEND AT ST. THOMAS

St. Thomas groups, committees or parish families/friends are encouraged to organize hospitality after weekend Masses. Hospitality Weekend is the third weekend of the month. Click below to sign up, choose one Mass or all three, bring and serve what you wish, the possibilities are endless! Questions?

Call Pat Popp (262)895-6369 or Kristy Pavlovich (262)492-6721

SIGN UP TO HOST

ST. THOMAS PRAYER CHAIN

Deacon Carl and Marge Mahnke will be stepping down from their leadership of the Prayer Chain. Please consider taking over this important ministry at St. Thomas. If interested, contact the Parish Office at (262)534-2255.

JANUARY BLOOD DRIVE

Appointments are encouraged, and walk-ins are also welcome (as space allows). Want to double your impact? Consider a dual red donation,

or invite a friend and save lives together!

CLICK LINK BELOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

or call Pat 262-895-6369 or Adrienne at 262-456-7342

ST. CLARE HUMAN CONCERNS COMMITTEE

St. Clare is hosting a Baby Shower throughout January for Life Choices in Burlington to support local families who choose life for their unborn babies. Please help to fill the cradle located in the Narthex with new baby items such as blankets, clothing, diapers and wipes. Donations accepted through January 29th. Thank you for your support and your generosity!

ST. THOMAS ELIZABETH MINISTRY

St. Thomas is hosting a baby shower throughout January for Life’s Connection to support local families who choose life for their unborn baby. There is a pack-and-play in the Gathering Space with a list of

needed items. Please give generously, thank you!

HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY

In 2023, we will continue our weekly food collections. Thank you to all who have generously donated all year round! Monetary donations are also much appreciated. Checks can be made out to “Norway Lutheran Church” with the notation of “Food Pantry” on the memo line.  The following staples are always needed: spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, Spaghetti-O’s, canned or boxed potatoes, Hamburger Helper, paper towels, plastic and paper bags.

The highlighted food and non-food items for

January: Mac & Cheese | Cleaning Products

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SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY AT ST. CLARE

Please bring a can or case of soup for our annual "Souper" Bowl Sunday, February 11th & 12th! There are more needy families in our area who would like a nice warm bowl of soup. Please contribute what you can for this soup kickoff before the game. There will be a container for donations in the narthex. Thank you!

ST. CLARE MEN'S SOCIETY SHEEPSHEAD TOURNAMENTS

Mark you calendars!

$10.25 Entry Fee - 100% Payout | Call an Ace format | Three Rounds

Payout dependent on number of players | Limited to 5 player games only

5:30 PM - Doors Open | 6 PM - First Round | 7 PM - Second Round

8 PM - Final Round of Sheepshead Tournament

Questions? Contact Mike Czysz at (414)550-7564 or email StClareMens@gmail.com

ST. THOMAS 50TH ANNUAL WILD GAME DINNER

Saturday, March 11th | Doors open at 6 pm

MEAT...it's what's for dinner, and we need a lot!

Could you spare just 10 - 20 lbs? Ground, steaks or roasts will do! We will arrange pick up and take care of processing and storing.

AUCTION ITEMS: Sporting goods/apparel, or game tickets.

ANY donation is appreciated!

VOLUNTEERS: Help is needed before, during and after the event.

Service hours opportunity for students! Please be awesome and help out!

TICKETS...Dinner: $40 ea  | ATV Raffle: $25 ea or 5/$100

Win a 2023 Polaris Sportsman 450 H.O.

To donate, volunteer or buy tickets, please contact:

Mikki (262)210-3168 | Scott (414) 581-3157

St. Thomas Parish Office (262)534-2255 or click below 

SENIOR FELLOWSHIP DECEMBER LUNCH & LEARN

We had a wonderful turnout for our December Lunch and served over 60 guests! Peter Joy gave a presentation on How to Prevent Falls. There were many guests in Christmas garb - Ugly Christmas Sweaters, Santa Hats, and even Santa himself! January Lunch info coming soon!

SENIOR FITNESS: VIRTUAL HIKING (Indoor)

New! Sessions begin January 4th!

Measured "Hiking Trails" of .5, one and two miles. Scenic trails will be

shown on the big screen as hikers are led through their paces.

Session 1: January 4th & 18th | Session 2: March 1st & 15th

Session 3: April 5th & 19th

St. Thomas Uhen Center | 10 - 10:45 AM | Registration not required

Instructor: Peter Joy | peterjoy55@gmail.com for more info/questions

SENIOR FITNESS: TAI CHI

New 6-week programs begin January 2nd!

Session 3: January 2 - February 9th | Session 4: February 14th - March 23rd

Session 5: April 18th - May 25th

Limit 20 participants | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 8:45 - 9:30 AM

Instructor: Peter Joy | peterjoy55@gmail.com for more info/questions

Registration required for each session.

REGISTER FOR TAI CHI

If you have any questions about the Senior Fellowship Program, Contact Peggy at pliginski@gmail.com 

or Carol at cewald@saintthomaswaterford.org 

DECEMBER CALENDAR

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ON SALE: CCHS ATHLETIC BENEFIT CALENDARS

 2023 Athletic Benefit Calendars are now available for $20 each.  

 365 prizes valued from $20 to $125, with drawings held monthly throughout the year. You could win multiple prizes!

Purchase at CCHS, St. Mary Parish office, in the back of church after certain Masses or by phone (262)763-1519, email Karen at kschwenn@cchsnet.org 

Hurry, before they sell out!

CCHS SOFTBALL CLINICS

Coach Kirst along with the Catholic Central softball coaching staff and team members will once again be hosting softball clinics at Catholic Central High School in preparation of the spring season.  More information for each camp will be emailed out to all participants as the programs approach their camp dates. The coaches at CC look forward to working with your daughter(s) and helping them improve in the sport they love to play!

SESSION INFORMATION

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