04/21/2023 | Volume 174

ANNUAL MASS OF ATONEMENT

April 24th at 6 PM | Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church

818 Huron Avenue | Sheboygan, WI

This Mass is one of the ways that the current leadership of the Archdiocese publicly atones for the clergy abuse crisis and scandal. We invite you to join us in support of the survivors, family members, and communities that have spoken or unspoken stories of survival and pain. If you are unable to attend, please remember all those that suffer from the wounds of abuse in your prayers for peace, healing, and justice. Please visit www.archmil.org for more information.

MASS OF BLESSING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

Archbishop Listecki and the Milwaukee Police Department invite you to this special Mass of blessing. Current law enforcement members, retirees, their families and friends are invited to attend. All are welcome! 

SAFE ENVIRONMENT WEEK | APRIL 23RD - 29TH

Annually in April, which is recognized nationwide as child abuse prevention month, we dedicate a week to elevating the general awareness of the Church’s efforts to keep our children safe. We want people to know we are committed to maintaining safe environments in our parishes and schools through adult child abuse prevention training; criminal background checks for all clergy, volunteers working with minors, and employees; safety training for children in each grade level; and adhering to all mandatory reporting requirement laws.

KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE

NEW MEMBER WELCOME RECEPTION

Hosted by The St. Thomas Stewardship Committee

Saturday, April 22nd in the Gathering Space | Following the 4:30 Mass

Please join us as we welcome the new members of the St Thomas Parish Community! Refreshments will be served. No RSVP necessary.

ST. THOMAS PRESCHOOL FAITH FORMATION

We celebrated Earth Day by talking about all God's wonderful creations in nature and how He continues to provide for us through the seasons. We also discussed what we can do in our small way to take care of the planet. You can see how much our little ones enjoyed playing in the dirt as they planted sunflower seeds. On one side of their pot is our "Happy Earth," the other side reads: If you give me sunshine and water; I will give you sunflowers!

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

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

ADOPT A FLOWER BED

The cemetery committee is seeking volunteers to weed and dead-head the various garden beds throughout the cemetery and columbarium.

Your name and the name(s) of those for whom you are honoring will be posted on the shed in gratitude for your time and effort.

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MAY BLOOD DRIVE

Give blood, save lives! Appointments are encouraged, and walk-ins are also welcome (as space allows). Donate and splash away! All attempting donors will receive a coupon for up to 4 FREE outdoor water park passes to Mt. Olympus, while supplies last, AND be entered for a chance to win $1000 in gift cards to a water park resort! To reserve your spot, click link above, call 877-BE-A-HERO (877-232-4376), or email jkonrath@windlakefiredepartment.org

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

Spaghetti/Sauce | Cereal/Oatmeal

Rice|Pancake mix |Choc cake mix

Mac & cheese | Toilet Paper

Paper Towel | Kleenex

Dish Soap | Laundry Soap

Called & Chosen

WIND & WATER MOVIES AT ST. CLARE

Called and Chosen (2017) | Wednesday, May 10th

1 PM | St. Clare Holy Family Hall

Vincent Capodanno, the son of Italian immigrants, serves as a Maryknoll missionary in Asia following the communist takeover, then joins the US Navy during the height of the Vietnam buildup. In one of the fiercest battles of the war, Operation Swift, he is fatally wounded while tending fallen marines.

MAY LUNCH & BUNCO!

Join us for a Bunco Tournament, a delicious home cooked lunch followed by live entertainment by talented singer pianist, Jay Isaacson! Registration required by May 13th. Click below or call either parish office

(St. Clare 262-895-2729 | St. Thomas 262-534-2255) or

Peggy Liginiski 262-534-5233. Bring a friend! Goodwill donations accepted.

REGISTRATION

Legends in Concert at the Fireside

FIRESIDE BUS TRIP "LEGENDS IN CONCERT"

Thursday, June 22nd | Matinee

Join us for a trip to the Fireside Theatre and enjoy a Chicken Cordon Bleu lunch and an entertaining theater show! $125 includes motor coach transportation, lunch, theater ticket, taxes and all gratuities. 

Registration and payment are due May 12TH! Click below to register or email Carol at cewald@saintthomaswaterford.org 

REGISTER ONLINE

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

Senior Citizen Prom

FAITH FORMATION - MISSION TRIP PRESENTS

A Young at Heart Prom for parish seniors, their friends and family! Guests will enjoy a spaghetti dinner, music, entertainment and the coronation of Prom King and Queen! Tickets will be sold after Masses at St. Thomas and St. Clare. They are also available in either parish office. All proceeds go towards this this year’s Mission Trip to Minnesota for our teens. 

SUMMER STARTS HERE!

The annual St. Thomas Country Fair is coming soon and will surely be an enjoyable event for the entire family! Evenings filled with fun, food and live music that you won't want to miss! The fair is also our largest Parish fundraising event. Once again, we have spectacular Grand Raffle Prizes! Volunteers are needed, Sign-Ups will be updated soon on the website.

VISIT THE FAIR'S WEBSITE

Your efforts to buy or sell tickets is greatly appreciated!

  • There are 15 tickets per packet, Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20
  • If you need more tickets, call the Parish Office at 534-2255
  • Ticket stubs and money should be returned in an envelope with your name written on the front. 
  • Return them to the Grand Raffle booth during the Country Fair or to the Parish Office. 
  • All stubs and money must be in by 2:45 PM on Sunday, June 4th.

Click below to learn more!

2023 GRAND RAFFLE

Thursday, June 1st

A Free Dinner and Drink for

ALL St. Thomas Volunteers!

If you volunteered at any time in the last year for any event, we'd like to show our appreciation. Enjoy food and beverage from The Cotton Exchange "Taste of Country" or good eats from our food tent! Meal and drink tickets will be distributed at St. Thomas after each Mass during the Mini-Ministry Fair the weekend of May 20th-21st or stop by the parish office and pick up your tickets during normal business hours in May. Thank you for all you do!


FREE EVENT: Learn about local disability services: financial, respite, recreation, job training, living, education opportunities, and more.

The Racine County Special Needs Resource Fair connects attendees with a wide range of agencies servicing children and young adults (birth to 21 and beyond). Around 50 vendors will be onsite to talk to families. Free food and giveaways (while supplies last). Also, attendees can see a fire truck and K9 unit. Presented by several school districts and the ADRC of Racine County

POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS (PTC)

"Powerful Tools" focuses on your well-being. The class meets once a week for six weeks and has been studied and shown to help family caregivers. Reduce stress, guilt and depression, manage time, set goals, communicate effectively and more! Call the number above to register or email Ruth.Stauersbol@racinecounty.com

PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY

Join us for an 8-day holy adventure with Auxiliary Bishop Jeffrey R. Haines and Fr. Jerry Herda. We’ll visit Assisi, Orvieto, Rome, and of course, Vatican City, where we will tour the city’s major Papal Basilicas, visit the Vatican Museums, celebrate Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, and attend a Papal Audience with our Holy Father. Celebrate our faith, form deeper bonds of friendship, and enjoy food and customs of another culture!

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ATTENTION PARENTS OF 8TH GRADERS

We know that choosing a high school is a big decision and we hope you decide to choose Catholic Central. We have support available to help your family pay for school and will work with you to meet your individual needs. The return on your investment will be great! Last year, our graduating class was awarded close to one million dollars in college scholarships! Questions? Contact admissions@cchsnet.org or call (262) 763-1510. 

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

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