19 August 2022 Volume 138
REGISTRATION WEEKEND
If you, a friend or relative would like to become a member of
St. Thomas Parish, please pick up a Parish Registration Packet
after any Mass this Saturday or Sunday.
FAITH FORMATION 2022 - 2023
Together, St. Clare and St. Thomas Aquinas offer a Family Faith Formation program open to all ages! Please review the program offerings online, choose the session(s) that best suits your needs and register.
Registration Deadline is August 31st!
This week's featured Faith Formation Program...
High School Faith Formation is offered to high school students, grades 9 through 11, to prepare them for the Sacrament of Confirmation as Juniors. We at St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Clare Parishes are excited about setting souls on fire for God this year! Registration Deadline is August 31st!
DO YOU HAVE PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN?
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Take advantage of our Student/Teacher Mentoring Program! Available through the our Preschool Faith Formation Ministry, offering teens the opportunity to experience teaching in an actual classroom with our 4K preschoolers. Gain personal development in Leadership Training and credit service hours! For more information, contact Ms. Margie at 262.534.6612 or the Rectory at 262.534.2255.
RITE OF WELCOME MASS FOR JUNIORS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
ST. CLARE 9:30 AM | ST. THOMAS 11:15 AM
Please sign up for the Mass you wish to attend. 
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
You don't have to be an opera star or even read music,
we welcome all levels of singing ability.
Choir practices are held in church Wednesdays, beginning September 7th
10 - 11 AM at St. Clare | 6:30 - 8 PM at St. Thomas
Join us whenever you are able.
Any questions, please contact Christina Kuenzi at ckuenzi.wind.water@gmail.com
SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
St. Thomas is hosting a class for anyone who needs to fulfill this requirement. Registration is required, no walk-ins.
WEDNESDAY MEALS - ST. CLARE
Please consider donating food, helping us prepare or serve.
The sign up book is in the Narthex. Questions? Contact Debbie Klamert 
at debbieklamert@yahoo.com or Pat Grams at tgrams@wi.rr.com
ANIMAL BLESSING AT ST. CLARE
In celebration of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.
Bring your furry, feathered, reptilian and fishy friends!
Be sure to have your pets safe and under control with a leash or carrier.
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS PRESCHOOL
Our Catholic-based program offers a hands-on play curriculum and environment that nurtures the spiritual, social, emotional,
and intellectual development of each child. A developmentally appropriate Catholic preschool for children ages 3 to 5.
If you have questions or are interested in our Preschool Program,
please contact Preschool Director, Erika Rondeau at erondeau@saintthomaswaterford.org
AUGUST 22ND
Senior Pickleball and walking in the Uhen Center resume
following their regular schedule. 
 
AUGUST 30TH
Senior Fitness will resume in a new format!
TAI CHI: This program runs for 6-weeks at a time.
Each session is Limited to 20 participants
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:45 - 9:30 AM
Session 1: August 30 - October 6 | Session 2: November 1 - December 8
Registration required for each session

HIKING: One to two mile hike on paved walkways at Case Eagle Park, weather permitting. Participants are welcome to use canes, walkers and wheelchairs.
Session 1 - September 7th & 21st | Session 2 - October 5th & 19th
Meet at 9AM at Case Eagle Park in Rochester
Limited to 20 participants | Registration required for each session
 
For more information or questions, please call:
Peggy Liginski at pliginski@gmail.com
Carol Ewald at (262)534-2255 or cewald@saintthomaswaterford.org
NEW! LUNCH OF THE MONTH
The Senior Fellowship Program will be sponsoring a monthly lunch with a guest speaker at St. Clare on the second Tuesday of every month.
SEPTEMBER KICK-OFF PICNIC
The speaker will present program offerings and activity leaders!
September 13 | Lunch at Noon | Speaker at 1 PM
Burgers, all the fixins and beverages will be provided.
Guests can sign up to bring a salad or dessert or just attend.
Sign Up deadline is September 8th
WIND & WATER MOVIE
"Dear God" (1996) | PG | Sept. 8th | 1 PM | St. Clare Holy Family Hall
When letters written to God start getting results, and replies, people everywhere are amazed. The post office, however, is annoyed.
"This movie leaves the viewer with feelings of great joy.
Kinnear is a charmer, in every way"
NOW HIRING GROUNDSKEEPERS
The Cemetery Committee is seeking additional groundskeepers to
mow and care for our cemetery next year (2023).
These are paid positions, not volunteer (pay to be determined). 
If interested, please call Pat Popp at (262) 895-6369.
Hear Dan Miller’s witness to God’s love and mercy to the most vulnerable brothers and sisters in Christ; the preborn baby.
ST. LEONARD GOLF OUTING
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH | 1:30 PM | GENEVA NATIONAL GOLF COURSE
Open to men and women 18 or older and all high school students
participating in their parents’ foursome.
Proceeds go to the athletic program to upgrade equipment in the concessions area and defray the cost of new basketball uniforms.
Cost: $125/ Golfer - Includes: green fees, cart, $10 drink
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Inspired by the work Nate and Volunteers from St. Thomas did cleaning headstones at the cemetery, a group is being formed to do the same
at the Rochester Cemetery in mid-September. 
Please consider helping us keep the cemetery beautiful!
To volunteer, please call Diane Kempken at 262-534-2603
or Marilyn Wagner at 262-534-6689. Thank you!
AUGUST SANCTUARY LIGHTS

ST. THOMAS
In Memory of
Tom & Marilyn Skowronski


ST. CLARE
In Memory of
John Banna
Norman Jung
We thank our loyal sponsors.
A complete list of all our sponsors can be found on our website.
Please support them whenever possible
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