12/09/2022 | Volume 154

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!

THANK YOU!

St. Thomas made an additional donation to the Ziarek Family's

GoFundMe campaign.

Alexandra (pictured left with Mrs. Rondeau and Tanner's brother) was very appreciative!

To make a donation or follow their progress, click below.



ZIAREK GoFundMe

FAITH FORMATION SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY!

TREE LIGHTING - NORWAY TOWN HALL

December 12 | 2: 45 - 3:45 PM | Arrive promptly at 2:45 PM

We've been invited to light the Town of Norway's Christmas tree!

Sign up and earn service hours by representing our faith community.  

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FAITH FORMATION SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY!

ST. CLARE PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS

Clean: December 12th at 6PM | Decorate: December 19th at 6PM

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

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ST. THOMAS CHRISTIAN WOMEN

BAKERS NEEDED!

Our annual Cookie and Bread Sale returns this year after all Masses on December 10th & 11th. Please help by baking a batch of your favorite Christmas cookies, bars or breads! Thank you for your help and support!

Baked Goods Drop Off

Saturday, December 10th | St. Thomas Gathering Space | 8 - 9 AM

We will package them for sale.

Questions? Call Rita Pisarski at (262)617-0555 

MONDAY MEALS - DECEMBER

Monday, December 12th | Love Inc. Burlington

We will prepare and serve a Spaghetti and Meatballs Dinner!

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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

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.

Available Seminars

Sunday, December 11, 2022 2-4 PM

Sponsor: Holy Spirit Community Church

Piasecki Funeral Home | 372039th Ave. | Kenosha, WI

Contact: Anne Wasilevich | 262-818-7770

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 1-3 PM

Sponsor: United Methodist Church of Antioch

848 Main Street | Antioch, IL

Contact: Kenneth Graesser | 847-420-0241

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: 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

WIND & WATER MOVIES AT ST. CLARE

The Christmas Card (2006) PG-13

Wednesday | December 14th | 1 PM | St. Clare's Holy Family Hall

A soldier serving in Afghanistan is deeply touched by an anonymous Christmas card sent by a woman in California. Upon completion of his tour of duty, he returns to the United States on a romantic mission to find the woman who wrote the card.

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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