12/16/2022 | Volume 156

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

As a reminder, St. Clare's regular office hours are

Tuesday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

St. Thomas' are Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM

CHRISTMAS GREETERS NEEDED

St. Thomas is looking for Greeters during our Christmas Masses. There is a sign-up sheet in the Gathering Space. Thank you!

A big THANK YOU to our teens for reading at the Sunday Evening Mass.

We encourage more to participate and get involved!

It counts towards service hours, several dates available. Click below to

SIGN UP

FAITH FORMATION TEENS ON A MISSION!

December 3rd marked another successful one-day mission trip to the

Repairers of the Breach Homeless Shelter on Vliet Street in Milwaukee's inner city. This daytime center provides shelter to homeless and at-risk men and women to get the resources they need to get back on track. St. Thomas and St. Clare Faith Formation teens proudly served the less fortunate. 

Thank you for supporting this worthy endeavor!

NORWAY COMMUNITY FUND'S MERRY MEMORIES TREE LIGHTING

The Norway Town Hall presented us with the honor of lighting their tree on December 3rd. Thank you to the teens who came to represent our faith community and light the tree!

ZOOM RETREAT

Young Adult Catholic Women are invited to join Franciscan Sisters for a brief Zoom Retreat on December 30th: Sabbath Rest and Gratitude for 2022. Questions? Please call or text (920)323-9632.

REGISTER ONLINE

FAITH FORMATION SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY!

ST. CLARE PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS

Decorate: December 19th at 6PM

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

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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

SIGN UP TO HOST

JANUARY BLOOD DRIVE

Appointments are encouraged, and walk-ins are also welcome (as space allows). Want to double your impact? Consider a dual red donation,

or invite a friend and save lives together!

CLICK LINK BELOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

or call Pat 262-895-6369 or Adrienne at 262-456-7342

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

SIGN UP

SENIOR FITNESS: VIRTUAL HIKING (Indoor)

New! Sessions begin January 4th, 2023!

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

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.

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 

DECEMBER CALENDAR

PROGRAM INFORMATION

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. 

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!

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