01/20/2023 | Volume 161

JANUARY CLASSES

ST. CLARE

Sunday, January 22nd | 10:30 AM

ST. THOMAS

Sunday, January 22nd | 11 AM Preschool | 6 PM Mass | 7 PM Class

Wednesday, January 25th | 6 PM

ST. THOMAS CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S

ANNUAL MARRIAGE DAY CELEBRATION

All married couples of St. Thomas and St. Clare are invited to celebrate World Marriage Day on Saturday, February 11th! Join us at St. Thomas' 4:30 Mass for a special blessing followed by a catered dinner in the Gathering Space. Couples with a special anniversary (5, 10, 25, 50 years, etc.) will be honored. There is no cost, but reservations are required. Please contact Anne-Marie Frey at (262)210-5911.

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THANK YOU LYNN!

After 35 years of extraordinary service, Lynn Tamblyn is retiring from the St. Thomas Food Pantry. Lynn’s leadership, time and passion to the pantry clients he served over the years was something special. He not only made sure that people were fed, but was always willingly to lend an ear. He would visit clients in the hospital, attend their funerals, helped with car repairs and assisted in other innumerable ways. Lynn treated each client with kindness, compassion and respect. Many pantry clients became quite emotional when they learned of his retirement. Lynn is irreplaceable and a true faithful servant. May God bless him always.

ST. THOMAS PRESCHOOL

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

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.

THANK YOU FROM PAT POPP

A HUGE THANK YOU to our donors and all those involved in making our January blood drive a success! 51 units collected | 47 whole blood | 4 double reds

Considering drives have been slow lately, this was awesome and says something for the people of Waterford! Out of 60 time slots, 57 were filled! For the year 2022: We collected a total of 278 whole blood and 50 double reds! 

May God bless the HEROES!

FEBRUARY BLOOD DRIVE AT ST. THOMAS

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

CLICK BELOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

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

ST. CLARE HUMAN CONCERNS COMMITTEE

The Human Concerns Committee's Baby Shower for Life’s Choices is in full swing. Please bring your donations of baby items to Church by January 29th, help us to fill the cradle located in the narthex. Thank you for your support and your generosity!

ST. THOMAS ELIZABETH MINISTRY

St. Thomas is hosting a Baby Shower for Life’s Connection to help and support local families who choose life for their unborn baby. This shower also supports local families in our community. New baby items are needed to help stock Life’s Connection’s two onsite Baby Boutiques. Envelopes are also available for monetary donations. Please leave your donations in the pack-n-play located in the gathering space at St. Thomas now through January 29th. Please give generously, thank you!

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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

SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY AT ST. CLARE & ST. THOMAS

Please bring a can or case of soup for the annual "Souper" Bowl Sunday, February 11th & 12th! There are needy families in our area who would like a nice warm bowl of soup. Donations collected at St. Clare will go to the Norway Helping Hands Food Pantry. St. Thomas' will go to the St. Thomas Food Pantry. Please contribute what you can for this soup kickoff before the game. There will be a container for donations in St. Clare's narthex and St. Thomas' gathering space. Thank you!

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 

MEN ON FIRE MEN'S CONFERENCE

February 17th, 6:30 - 9 PM | February 18th, 10 AM - 3 PM (Includes lunch)

Adults $25 | Students $15 | St. Alphonsus in Greendale

Join us for this powerful two-day event, where speaker Bart Schuchts shares his story from his NFL dream to living the Father's dream for his life. Bart shares his journey from fallen-away Catholic to encountering God in an NFL locker room, and the fire that the Father has lit in his heart to be an instrument for His love and the power of the Holy Spirit. Bring your dad, sons, neighbors, brothers and friends - all men 16+ are welcome!

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Sunday, January 29th | St. Thomas School Cafeteria | 8 AM - 11:30 AM

Enjoy pancakes, scrambled eggs, country sausage, coffee, milk and juice.

Breakfast is free, but donations are appreciated to help support Catholic Education. There will be a number of bucket raffles featuring framed wildlife prints and military emblems. Bring the whole family!

SENIOR FELLOWSHIP FEBRUARY LUNCH & LEARN

Join us at St. Clare's for our February Happy Hearts Lunch & Learn!

Tuesday, February 21st at Noon in Holy Family Hall. 

Lunch will be followed with a presentation, games and prizes.

Serving a delicious Italian pasta dish, fresh salad, and Italian bread. 

Mealy Funeral Home will be providing a presentation on Pre-Planning 101. 

Let’s celebrate Happy Hearts Day by wearing red!

RSVP by February 18th. Click below or call the parish office (St. Clare 262-895-2729 | St. Thomas 262-534-2255) or Peggy Liginski 262-534-5233.

Goodwill donations accepted. Bring a friend!

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SENIOR FITNESS: VIRTUAL HIKING (Indoor)

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

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 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

WIND & WATER MOVIES AT ST. CLARE

The Lost Valentine | 2011 | Drama | NR

February 8th | 1 PM | Holy Family Hall

Based on the novel, The Last Valentine, by James Michael Pratt. A young and cynical female journalist learns love may transcend trials and time as she discovers a story that will change her life forever. 

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