Wind & Water Newsletter

12/02/2022 | Volume 153

ADVENT STUDY - BURLINGTON TRI-PARISH COMMUNITY

Are you ready to welcome Jesus into your hearts this Christmas? We often forget Jesus in the midst of Christmas celebrations. This is an opportunity to prepare our hearts to welcome Him. Join us for an online Advent study via Zoom on the first three Wednesdays in December, beginning December 7th, from 7 - 8 PM. If interested, please contact Soly at (262) 581-0055 or email solycjohns@gmail.com

MASS DEDICATION AND SANCTUARY LIGHTS

The Mass book and Sanctuary Lights for 2023 has opened for both parishes. Can’t think of what to get that special someone who has everything they could ever want? Why not have a Mass said in their name?

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

LEARN MORE - DONATE - ST. CLARE

LEARN MORE - DONATE - ST. THOMAS

THANK YOU!

A big thanks to all those who donated to the Ziarek Family's

GoFundMe campaign. The Suycott family (pictured left) won the Raffle Basket! The Ziarek's have raised $72,198 of their $75,000 goal. To make a donation or follow their progress, click below.

ZIAREK GoFundMe

ST. THOMAS WINTER PLANTER

The Christian Women continue efforts with our adopted Waterford planter located on 1st Street across from the old church. It has now been decorated for the Christmas season! Be sure to take a look and enjoy as you drive by.

WIND & WATER CAROLERS

The Wind & Water combined choirs led by Christina, went caroling throughout Waterford on Saturday. They were at the park, down Main Street, and rode the wagon and ended up at the assisted living center.

A special thank you to the St Clare Christian Women for helping the teens learn the art of baking Christmas cut-outs!

FAITH FORMATION REACH OUT SESSIONS

Every year both parishes participate in a reach out activity. Stations are set up for everyone young and old to help the homeless disadvantaged.

Our teens and parents take the prepared food, blankets, blessings bags etc. to the Repairers of the Breach Homeless Shelter.

The "Box of Joy" items are distributed through Catholic Charities to underprivileged youth in other countries.

FEATURING DAMON AND MELANIE OWENS OF JOYFUL EVER AFTER

Saturday, December 10th | 9 AM – 3 PM | Holy Family Parish, Fond du Lac

Every marriage needs moments of enrichment, renewal, and a deeper understanding of having Christ at the center. This retreat is designed to help married couples of all ages encounter Christ through the great gift of sacramental marriage. Whether you’re just married, in the thick of it with kids, empty nesters or newly retired, this retreat is designed with you in mind. Registration ends December 5, 2022 and spots are filling fast!

LEARN MORE & REGISTER

FAITH FORMATION SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY!

TREE LIGHTING - NORWAY TOWN HALL

December 12 | 2: 45 - 3:45 PM | Arrive promptly at 2:45 PM

We've been invited to light the Town of Norway's Christmas tree!

FAITH FORMATION SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY!

ST. CLARE PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS

Clean: December 12th at 6PM | Decorate: December 19th at 6PM

Earn Service Hours and stay as long - or as little - as you are able.

ST. CLARE CHRISTIAN WOMEN BASKET RAFFLE

Returning after a 2 year delay! Our raffle baskets will again be in the Narthex this weekend, December 3 & 4, before and after Masses. Basket winners will be announced after Sunday Mass on December 4th.

Questions? Call Joan: 414-425-3086 or Chris: 414-550-7542

ST. CLARE CHRISTIAN WOMEN

Our famous Christmas cookie, bakery and peanut brittle sale returns! Offering packages of Christmas cookies and an assortment of other baked goods. Our wonderful Peanut Brittle will be in 1lb. packages. A delicious event you do not want to miss! Thank you for your support!

Cookies/Baked Goods Drop Off

Cookies: Friday, December 2nd | St Clare Holy Family Hall |9 AM

All other bakery by Noon the same day. No drop-offs on Saturday or Sunday.

ST. THOMAS CHRISTIAN WOMEN

BAKERS NEEDED!

Our annual Cookie and Bread Sale returns this year after all Masses on December 10th & 11th. Please help by baking a batch of your favorite Christmas cookies, bars or breads! Thank you for your help and support!

Baked Goods Drop Off

Saturday, December 10th | St. Thomas Gathering Space | 8 - 9 AM

We will package them for sale.

Questions? Call Rita Pisarski at (262)617-0555

MONDAY MEALS - DECEMBER

Monday, December 12th | Love Inc. Burlington

We will prepare and serve a Spaghetti and Meatballs Dinner!

HOST A HOSPITALITY WEEKEND AT ST. THOMAS

Looking for St. Thomas groups, committees or parish families/friends to organize hospitality after weekend Masses. "St. Thomas Hospitality Weekend" is the third weekend of the month (except December). Click below to sign up, choose one Mass or all three, bring and serve what you wish, the possibilities are endless! All parish members and organizations are encouraged to get involved and join the fun! Questions?

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

If you or someone you know is suffering from a loss, support is available.

The Bereavement Ministry of St. Thomas has printed materials on the wall, outside the kitchen in the church gathering space. It contains numbers, websites and locations for online, group, or one-on-one support.

Available Seminars

Focused on dealing with the loss of a loved one during the holiday season.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 7-9 PM

Sponsor: Parkway Church| 10940 South Nicholson Road | Oak Creek, WI

Contact: Dana and Elizabeth Moore | 414-232-5174

Sunday, December 11, 2022 2-4 PM

Sponsor: Holy Spirit Community Church

Piasecki Funeral Home | 372039th Ave. | Kenosha, WI

Contact: Anne Wasilevich | 262-818-7770

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 1-3 PM

Sponsor: United Methodist Church of Antioch

848 Main Street | Antioch, IL

Contact: Kenneth Graesser | 847-420-0241

THE GIVING TREE 2022

The trees will be up beginning November 19th at both churches.

ST. CLARE

In partnership with Norway Helping Hands, we ask that only $25 Gift Cards be purchased from Walmart.

Each Candy Cane ornament on the tree will represent either a man, woman or child in need from our local area. Keep the candy cane, return the card along with your Gift Card and place it in the designated box next to the tree.

Drop off Gift Cards by Sunday, December 11th after 9:30 AM Mass.

Questions? Please call Sandy Stokely (262)895-7256

or Pat Grams (262)352-3343

Thank You for your support!

ST. THOMAS

St. Thomas Food Pantry takes care of many families in the Waterford area. The Pantry gives gift cards to each family, so the parents can shop for their own children. Please purchase $25 Walmart Gift Cards for donation. This makes it easy for the families to shop nearby. Place your Gift Cards in the designated box next to the tree.

Drop off Gift Cards by Sunday, December 4th before 11:15 Mass.

The second tree will have paper ornaments labeled boy or girl by age group, ranging from infant to 18 yrs. Please choose one and and attach it to your wrapped gift. These gifts will go to underprivileged children from churches in the downtown Milwaukee area.

Drop off your gifts before 11:15 Mass on Sunday, December 4th.

Questions? Call Kathy Weinkauf at (262)534-6729

WIND AND WATER SENIOR FELLOWSHIP CHRISTMAS LUNCH & LEARN

Tuesday, December 20th | Noon | St. Clare's Holy Family Hall

Peter Joy will do a presentation on Fall Prevention. Delicious Baked Ham with sides and dessert will be served and a game of Christmas Trivia will follow. Be festive...Come in full Santa suit or just a Santa/Elf hat, dig out that ugly Christmas sweater, or wear your favorite Winter Scarf.

Click below to RSVP Sign Up by December 16th or call either parish office

St. Clare 262-895-2729 | St. Thomas 262-534-2255

or Peggy Liginski at (262)534-5233

SENIOR FITNESS: TAI CHI

New 6-week programs begin January 2nd, 2023!

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.

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

or Carol at cewald@saintthomaswaterford.org

PROGRAM INFORMATION

WIND & WATER MOVIES AT ST. CLARE

The Christmas Card (2006) PG-13

Wednesday | December 14th | 1 PM | St. Clare's Holy Family Hall

A soldier serving in Afghanistan is deeply touched by an anonymous Christmas card sent by a woman in California. Upon completion of his tour of duty, he returns to the United States on a romantic mission to find the woman who wrote the card.

PLACEMENT TESTING

Attention all parents of 8th grade students! Catholic Central will offer a placement assessment for incoming freshmen on December 3rd. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of our CC family and set up your child for academic excellence. Spots are filling up quickly! Questions?Email admissions@cchsnet.org or register your child online.

TESTING REGISTRATION

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 can win multiple prizes! They make great gifts! Purchase yours at CCHS, St. Mary's Parish office, in the back of church after certain Masses or email Karen at kschwenn@cchsnet.org.

CCHS HOLIDAY POINSETTIA, WREATH AND WINTER BASKET SALE

Catholic Central High School offers the highest quality Milaeger’s poinsettias, wreaths, and beautiful winter hanging baskets. These long-lasting poinsettias will bloom for months. The wreaths and evergreen baskets are treated to minimize drying out, and should last two months. Proceeds go to help the Junior Class Prom event. All Orders due by November 22nd!

Order Pick Up: Saturday, December 3rd | 8:30 - 11AM | CCHS Gym Auxiliary

Questions? Email Jennifer at jrobson@cchsnet.org

ORDER ONLINE

YOUTH FAST-PITCH SOFTBALL CLINICS

CCHS Marian Activity Center | 148 McHenry St. | Burlington

Open to all private and public school 5th - 8th grade female athletes

Coach Kirst and the CC softball coaching staff and team members will host 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!