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Culver’s Gift Cards Needed! 23 awesome teens and leaders will embark on our Mission Trip to Kentucky, and we need help with meals on the road. We're asking for 46 Culver’s gift cards ($10 each), for a meal on the way there and back. If you can donate a card or two, please drop them off at the parish office. Thank you for keeping our crew fed, happy, and not hangry. 

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We’re gearing up for the Mission Trip (June 21st) and we're in need of four 5-gallon water jugs with a spigot, to borrow OR maybe someone’s feeling generous and wants to donate one! If so, please drop it off at the parish office and/or email Maureen at legrosmaureen@gmail.com - Thank you, hydration heroes!

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Please join the Knights Council 8172 in congratulating Ed & Linda Reesman as our June parishioners of the month! St. Thomas has played a major role in the Reesman family's life for many generations and speaks to the love and commitment that Ed and Linda have for the parish community. Ed’s great-grandfather led the people who designed and built our old church. Ed’s great-uncle Joseph built the beautiful chapel in the STA cemetery. Henry Reesman, Ed’s father, promoted the building of the 1941 school and Charles Reesman led the convent building project in 1944. Ed was born and baptized into the parish in 1943 and attended St Thomas school. Linda joined the parish in 1967 when she and Ed were married and Linda converted to Catholicism. They have two sons and four grandchildren who are the center of their universe. They were active since the beginning in various parish activities, including fund-raisers and faith formation. They had to leave the area in 1975 for a new employment opportunity. However, they found their way back to St Thomas in 1997. Ed then became a member of the pastoral council and was a trustee for many years, Linda was a proud member of the Holy Dusters. Ed retired in 2023 after 60 years as a senior executive with the Walbec Group and he and Linda are adjusting to retirement. To quote them both, “we are proud to be members and thankful that the St Thomas parish community is made up of so many good and holy people.” Ed and Linda have certainly been a blessing to the parish. The Knights ask you to thank them for all they do to make St Thomas a wonderful parish community and to congratulate them for their selection. 

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The Undie 500 Campaign is underway! Rev up your carts! Please donate new underwear and socks for men, women and children. These are among the most requested clothing items. The House of Peace distributes these items through their Capuchin Clothes Closet and the St. Ben’s Community Meal shower program. There will be receptacles at both St. Clare and St. Thomas for donation collection through June 22nd. Thank you! 

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Join us for lunch and a show on Friday, September 26th! Lunch choices include Chicken Florentine, Baked Almond Crusted Cod, Beef Short Rib, and Vegetarian Manicotti with Red Sauce. All meals are available gluten-free and must be ordered in advance. The cost of $135 per ticket includes motor coach transportation, lunch, theater ticket, taxes, and all gratuities. Registration and payment due by August 19th. To reserve your seat, click the link or call either Parish Office, St. Clare 262.895.2729 | St. Thomas 262.534.2255. Questions? Email: cewald@saintthomaswaterford.org. Minimum 30 Guests. This trip is sponsored by the Senior Fellowship Program and is open to the community. Be sure to specify your entrée choice(s). LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

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The fourth Friday of every month at 10 AM in the St. Thomas Gathering Space. Join Us for Coffee and Connection! 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. St. Thomas Bereavement Ministry invites you to Coffee with Friends, where we come together to support one another, share stories, and find comfort. Feel free to bring a friend or loved one. We hope to see you there! 

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The St. Thomas School Endowment Fund will again provide tuition grants to St. Thomas parish students attending Catholic Elementary or Catholic High Schools (K-12) for the 2025 – 2026 school year. The grant will be $500 for elementary students and $1000 for high school students. Grants will be paid upon verification of attendance directly to the schools. Parishioners need to be parish members for at least one year to be eligible for the grants. Contact Brandon Applebee at braabapplebee@gmail.com or Lloyd Sippel at lsippel@tds.net for more information.

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Now enrolling! St. Thomas Preschool enrollment has begun for the 2025-2026 school year! Our Catholic-based program offers a hands-on play curriculum and environment that nurtures the spiritual, social, emotional, and intellectual development of each child. Questions? Contact Erika Rondeau, Director at 262-534-2255 or email erondeau@saintthomaswaterford.org. LEARN MORE & REGISTER

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Mark your calendars and start gathering your donations! SALE DAYS: JULY 31, AUGUST 1 & 2 in the St. Thomas Uhen Center. Drop off donations Monday thru Friday, July 21-25, 9AM - 3PM. We DO NOT accept adult clothing, undergarments, electronics, large/upholstered furniture or construction materials. Questions? Call Laverne Lewis at 262-534-6208.

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UPDATE! Thank you for your generous contributions towards our much-needed HVAC system. We have scheduled the replacement! The final estimate is $127,000, and we have raised $83,211 so far. Thank you for your prayerful consideration in helping achieve our goal. Please continue to pray for the parish as we work to preserve the property for future generations. MAKE A DONATION

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