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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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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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St. Thomas is sponsoring the evening meal at Love, Inc. in Burlington on Monday, March 9th. Volunteers are needed to donate, prepare and serve. We're serving an Italian meal with sides and dessert. Follow link to sign up. Questions? Contact Maureen Joy at mjoy61@gmail.com. Thank you for your generosity! VOLUNTEER 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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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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St. Thomas Christian Women are proud to award four $500 scholarships to our 2026 high school graduates! The students must be parishioners who are planning to pursue college, technical school or other further education. Applications are available from the parish office or follow the link for the fillable PDF. Completed applications must be received in the parish office by April 15th. Winners will be notified at their school’s awards night. ONLINE APPLICATION

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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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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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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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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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You’re invited to a six-week grief support program, “Healing with Faith & Friends.” We meet every Wednesday for six weeks, beginning April 8th at 10 AM in the St. Thomas lower level, enter Door #3, on Second Street, go downstairs (or use the lift). Learn coping skills for processing feelings in a healthy way. While the grief process can be difficult, better days are ahead. Come and receive hope, support and understanding in a safe environment. Feel free to bring a friend or loved one and join us! 

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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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On December 4, 1956, an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. “Million Dollar Quartet” brings that night to life! Join us Friday, June 12th. Tickets are $135 each and includes motorcoach transportation, lunch, theater ticket, all gratuities and taxes. Reservations and payment due by May 6th. Follow the link below to learn more and reserve your seat 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. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

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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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