03/31/2023 | Volume 171

The following services will be live streamed at St. Thomas:

4/6 Holy Thursday 7PM | 4/7 Good Friday 7PM | 4/8 Easter Vigil 8PM

View Recorded Chaplet of Divine Mercy

View Recorded Stations of the Cross

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2023

Registration for Vacation Bible School is now OPEN!

St. Clare | June 26th - 30th | 1 - 3 pm each day | FREE

All those entering 3K-5th grade can attend.

Those entering 6th-12th grade and adults are needed to volunteer.

REGISTER/VOLUNTEER ONLINE

SUPPLIES DONATION SIGN UP

AMAZON WISH LIST

ST. CLARE CHRISTIAN WOMEN

Click below to read our latest news! All parish women are welcome to join us.

Our next meeting is Thursday, April 13th, at 6:30 pm in Holy Family Hall.  

MARCH NEWS

SENIOR FELLOWSHIP: MARCH LUNCH AND LEARN

We celebrated St. Patrick's Day, served a delicious home-cooked lunch to 70 guests, and celebrated three birthdays! Our thanks to Kimberly Meitner from the Racine County Resource Center for Aging and Disability for her outstanding presentation on "How to Keep Your Brain Healthy."

Join us for April's Lunch & Bingo on the 18th!

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

St. Thomas Christian Women will award $500 scholarships to two of our 2023 high school graduates! The students must be parishioners who are planning to pursue further education/training. Applications are available at the parish office or click the image above to access the fillable form on the parish website. Completed applications must be received by April 15th. Winners will be notified at their school’s award night. Questions? Contact Laverne Lewis at 262-210-8638.

NOW HIRING! ST. THOMAS PRESCHOOL

Seeking a part time Lead/Assistant Teacher. Join our team! We provide a nurturing, playful, safe, and creative space children to learn and grow each day. Please send your questions and/or resume to Erika at erondeau@saintthomaswaterford.org

PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT

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

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ONLINE ENROLLMENT FORM

LAST FISH FRY OF THE SEASON!

There are a few slots to fill, last chance to volunteer!

The new Sign Up Genius includes more specific jobs and time slots.

Please be a hero, click below to sign up!

CLICK HERE > YES I'M AWESOME, SIGN ME UP! < CLICK HERE

or call Joan Blatnik at 262-534-5230

TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Last Lenten Fish Fry, last chance to volunteer!

Take orders, bus tables, provide drinks and help out where needed!

Click below to sign up, many thanks!

FISH FRY TEEN SIGN UP

PROMOTIONAL VIDEO FOR ST. THOMAS

We're seeking parish members to participate in a short video to showcase our parish and encourage new and potential members. If you're interested,

please contact Ashley Kwasinski at ashleywessing@hotmail.com

APRIL BLOOD DRIVE

Appointments are encouraged, and walk-ins are also welcome (as space allows). Want to double your impact? Consider dual red donation, or invite a friend and save lives together! 

Eligibility Questions? Call (877) 232-4376!

To reserve your spot, click above or call

Pat (262)895-6369 or Adrienne (262)456-7342.

Pedal to save lives! Donate for a chance to win an electric bike! Enter by Blood Donation or Online.

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.

VIEW SUPPORT RESOURCES

PENNY POWER CANS & RICE BOWLS

Please return them with your donations this Sunday (Palm Sunday). Thank you!

STORIES OF HOPE

DONATE ONLINE

MEATLESS RECIPES

HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY

Thank you for your donations! Monetary donations are also much appreciated. Checks payable to “Norway Lutheran Church”

with the notation of “Food Pantry” on the memo line. 

Items needed: spaghetti, sauce, Spaghetti-O’s, canned or boxed potatoes, Hamburger Helper, paper towels, plastic/paper bags.

ST. THOMAS FOOD PANTRY

Please help fill our pantry shelves. Thank you for your support and generosity!

Much needed items

Sugar | Flour | Tuna | Canned fruit | Ketchup | Mustard 

Spaghetti Sauce 

Various Chef Boyardee items


WE'RE SO CLOSE TO GETTING THIS BUS ROLLING ON MAY 12th!

We only need FIVE more people to sign up!

Reservations must be made TODAY, March 31st! A wonderful Mother's Day gift for Mom or Grandma! The trip is open to the community - not just seniors.

Tickets: $125 per person includes Motor Coach Transportation, Lunch, Theater Ticket, Taxes and all gratuities. Depart from St. Thomas’ Parking Lot at 9 AM, return at 6 PM. Questions? Email: cewald@saintthomaswaterford.org or call Peggy Liginski at (262)534-5233. The bus trip is sponsored by the Wind & Water Senior Fellowship Program and is open to the community.

LEARN MORE

RESERVATIONS

Risen

WIND & WATER MOVIES AT ST. CLARE

Risen (2016) | PG-13 | Wednesday | April 12th | 1 PM

St. Clare's Holy Family Hall

Roman military tribune Clavius remains set in his ways after serving 25 years in the army. He arrives at a crossroad when he's tasked to investigate the mystery of what happened to Jesus following the Crucifixion. As his journey takes him to places he never dreamed of, Clavius discovers the truth that he's been seeking.

APRIL LUNCH & BINGO

Enjoy a delicious lunch followed by an afternoon of Bingo with prizes!

Registration required by April 15th. Click below to register online, call either parish office (St. Clare 262-895-2729 | St. Thomas 262-534-2255) or Peggy at 262-534-5233. Bring a friend! Goodwill donations accepted.

REGISTER ONLINE

The Uhen Center will be closed to all activities from April 5 through April 8.

Fr. Ed will be setting up an Altar of Repose.

Senior hiking scheduled for April 5 and pickleball scheduled for

April 6th & 7th have been cancelled. 

SENIOR FITNESS: VIRTUAL HIKING

Our next "hike" is April 19th, 10 - 10:45 AM

Virtual hikes from the Rocky Mountain Trails and Labyrinth.  Measured "Hiking Trails" of a half, one and two mile(s). Scenic trails will be shown on the big screen as hikers are led through their paces. 

Instructor: Peter Joy | peterjoy55@gmail.com for more information or questions

No sign up or registration required. Join us!

SENIOR FITNESS: TAI CHI

Session 5: April 18th - May 4th

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 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ST. THOMAS FISH FRY | FRIDAY, MARCH 31ST

4 - 7 PM | Dine-In or Drive-Thru | Adults $13, Children $11

Baked or Beer Battered | French Fries | Homemade Coleslaw

SYRENA POLISH FOLK DANCE ENSEMBLE

Święcone Polish Easter Buffet | April 2nd | 2 PM

Blessed Sacrament Church Hall | S. 41st St. & Oklahoma Ave. | Milwaukee

Adults: $25 | 12 & Under: $10

Guests will enjoy a variety of Polish Easter foods and desserts, entertainment, roaming accordionist, raffle and Polish folk items for sale.

LEARN MORE - BUY TICKETS

CATHOLIC CENTRAL BASKETBALL OPEN GYM

April 1st, 15th, 22nd & 29th | 5 - 7 PM

No Cost | Open to current 5th - 8th Grade Boys

Questions? Contact Coach Steve Smith at SteveSmith@cchsnet.org

ELIZABETH MINISTRY RETREAT

Saturday, April 15 | 9 AM - 1 PM

International Elizabeth Ministry Headquarters - Mukwonago

Continental Breakfast & Lunch will be Served

Calling all Elizabeth Ministers and women looking to grow or re-ignite the ministry in supporting women through the childbearing years and beyond. Connect with other Chapters | Receive Chapter Support and Resources.

FEATURING GUEST SPEAKER, SHEILA LUCK!

LEARN MORE & REGISTER

CELEBRATION OF CATHOLIC SCOUTING

Saturday, April 22nd | Doors open at 3:30 pm

Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center | 3501 South Lake Dr., Milwaukee

Mass at 4:00 pm. (Please allow time to check in prior to Mass)

Mass will be followed by the presentation of adult awards for service to Catholic Scouting, recognition of Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and American Heritage Girls who earned religious emblems/medals in the past year, and a simple supper. 

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