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One simple way to enhance your Lenten experience with almsgiving is to participate in the PENNY POWER and RICE BOWL campaigns! Penny Cans for the Schoenstatt Sisters and CRS Rice Bowls will be available beginning Ash Wednesday. Please return them on or before Good Friday, April 3rd. It is in this spirit that our almsgiving is an act of love for God and neighbor.

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On Saturday, February 28th, 9 - 11 AM tech-savvy teens will be available in the St. Thomas Gathering Space to help seniors learn technology and feel empowered to connect with loved ones, the community and the world! Cell Phone, Laptop, Tablet, Zoom/Facetime, Stream movies or music, Photos, Email, Texting, Social Media, Order groceries online & more! BYOD: Bring Your Own Device. Stop by with a question or stay for a lesson. It's an open session, come and go as you please. 
TEEN VOLUNTEER SIGN UP 

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March 6th, March 20th, and March 26th at St. Thomas, 4 - 7 PM, Dine-In or Drive Thru, baked or beer battered, baked potato or fries & coleslaw. Adults $17, Children $16. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated! Follow link to sign up!  FISH FRY SIGN UP

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Our annual Women's Afternoon of Reflection is Sunday, March 1st, 1 - 3 PM at St. Thomas. All ladies of St Thomas and St Clare are invited to enrich your Lenten journey! Our dynamic guest speaker is Grace Mazza Urbanski, assistant national director of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network. The theme of her reflections will be “Holy Week Women”, incorporating silent meditation and praying the sorrowful mysteries of the rosary. This opportunity is sponsored by the STA Christian Women. There is no cost, but please make a reservation. Contact Rita Pisarski at 262-617-0555 or the parish office at 262-534-2255.

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St Clare has been blessed with a beautiful 7.5 acre campus and it needs your help! In this year dedicated to St. Francis by Pope Leo XIV and a call to Care for Creation, we are looking for parishioners to help with the beautification and upkeep of our parish property. If you're interested in becoming a St. Clare Garden Cherub, follow link below to sign up and be a part of our garden adventures! There's also a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Our initial planning meeting is Tuesday, March 24th at 6 PM in Holy Family Hall to discuss preparation and plans for the upcoming season. Questions? Please contact Katherine Amann at katherine.amannstc@gmail.com   GARDEN CHERUB SIGN UP

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Join us for a Senior Fellowship Shamrock-n-Roll Gala on Tuesday, March 17th! Featuring Irish Beef Stew with Guinness beer, Irish soda bread, Irish coffee and more! We begin with Bunco & card games at 10:30 AM, BP Checks at 11 AM, an Irish Feast at noon followed by live Irish music by Todd Pridgeon. Follow link below to sign up or call either parish office (St. Clare 262-895-2729 | St. Thomas 262-534-2255) by March 10th. Be sure to wear green! Bring a friend! Free will donations accepted. Questions? Contact Carol Ewald at cewald@saintthomaswaterford.org | LEARN MORE AND RSVP

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Mike and Lynne Sliwa were born and raised in Milwaukee, where they attended highschool and college. They met at CYO at Our Lady Of Lourdes parish in Milwaukee and were married there in 1966. They lived in Burlington in the 1980s, where their two children, Michael and Jennifer attended St. Charles grade school and Burlington High School. Michael and his wife Karen live in Cliff, New Mexico and Jennifer and her husband Brian live in Burlington.

Mike worked for J I Case and Oshkosh Corp as a plant manager before moving to Phoenix for 26 years, where he retired as a sales manager. Lynne worked for the recreation departments in Milwaukee and Burlington, where she taught pre-school and was an assistant coach at Burlington High School in several sports. Four years ago they returned to Wisconsin to Waterford to be closer to family.

Mike and Lynne like to run, walk, play pickle ball, play an occasional round of golf, and enjoy game night with family. They also like to travel and took a road trip to Alaska with their teardrop camper a few years back. At St. Thomas, Lynne is a Eucharistic Minister and Mike is a Lector. You can also find them volunteering at Fish Frys and the Country Fair.

St. Thomas is the most welcoming parish they have ever been members of. They told us that they felt welcome from the very first day they set foot in STA four years ago. They are honored to have been considered for this recognition. Please congratulate Mike and Lynne for their selection and their continued contributions to STA and the community.

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Wild Game Dinner is March 14th at 6 PM. Dinner Tickets $40 Each, ATV Raffle $25 Each or 5/$100. You could win a 2025 Polaris Sportsman 450 H.O.! Tickets are available in the Parish Office or follow link below. Volunteers are needed before, during and after the event. A great opportunity for students! Please consider helping out, many hands make light work! Raffle & Auction items needed: Sporting Goods/Apparel, or Game tickets, ANY other Donation item, all are appreciated! Questions? Contact Mikki (262)210-3168 or Scott (414) 581-3157. BUY TICKETS | VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP

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Rickleball is Pickleball for Rookies - beginners, or those who just want a nice n' easy, low-impact game. Join us Tuesdays & Thursdays | 12 PM - 3 PM | St. Thomas Uhen Center. We supply the nets and balls, please bring your own paddles. No sign-up required. Sponsored by Senior Fellowship. Pickleball sessions may be canceled as needed for parish events or maintenance, which will be noted on the Parish Calendar.

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Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM | St. Thomas Uhen Center. We will supply the nets and balls, participants will need to supply their own paddle. Beginners are welcome! No sign-up required. Sponsored by Senior Fellowship and is open to the community.

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Wednesday, March 25th, 1:30 - 6:30 pm in the St. Thomas Gathering Space. Appointments are recommended; walk-ins are also welcome as space allows. Give blood and save lives! Eligibility Questions? Call (877) 232-4376. RESERVE MY SPOT

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The fourth Friday of every month at 10 AM in St. Thomas, lower level, enter door #3 off of Second St., use stairs or lift. Join Us for Coffee with Friends! St. Thomas Bereavement Ministry invites you to come together to support one another, share stories, and find comfort. Feel free to bring a friend or loved one. We understand that navigating life after losing a loved one can be challenging, and sometimes a warm cup of coffee and a safe space to share can make all the difference. We hope to see you there! 

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If you or someone you know would like to join our parish family, New Member Registration Weekends at St. Thomas are the third weekend of every month: February 21/22 | March 21/22. At St. Clare, they are the first full weekend of every month: March 7/8 | April 4/5. Stewardship Committee members will be in the Gathering Space and Narthex to welcome and register new members after all Masses.

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Join us for a movie matinee, "Shall we Dance?" on Monday, March 2nd at 1 pm. A 2004 romantic comedy where a bored, overworked Estate Lawyer played by Richard Gere, upon first sight of a beautiful instructor, signs up for ballroom dancing lessons. It celebrates marriage, self-renewal, the benefits of acting on impulse. Rated PG-13. All are welcome!  VIEW TRAILER

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Hospitality after Mass - You can be a host! Hospitality weekends are the third weekend of each month. Parishioners gather to enjoy conversation and community with one another. This is especially important for new and prospective members to feel welcome and strengthen relationships within our parish community. Parish families, groups or ministries are invited to host! Offer snacks and beverages after Mass in the gathering space for parishioners to enjoy as they exit. Sign up for one Mass or more! The total time commitment is only 45 minutes. Just a little bit of time and effort goes a long way! Organized by the St. Thomas Stewardship Committee. SIGN UP TO HOST

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Catholic Stewardship Appeal 2026 is here! Our theme is Planting Seeds, Harvesting Hope. Please give generously, your support is much appreciated! Your gift of any size will impact countless lives. To donate, follow the link, give at Mass or mail your check to the Catholic Stewardship Appeal, 3501 S. Lake Drive, St. Francis, WI 53235. Thank you! LEARN MORE AND DONATE

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