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Altar servers are needed for all Masses, including Sunday evenings (faith formation). Get involved and share faith experiences with other young parishioners! You’re eligible to be a server if you’ve received your First Communion. We also encourage middle and high school students to learn and mentor the younger students, while earning service hours. Training is provided. Sacristan and Acolytes are also needed! For more information or if you have questions, please Email Kim at Kim.KendallSTA@gmail.com

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St. Clare's participation in The Love Inc. meals starts back up on Wednesday, January 22nd. Volunteers are needed for this meal. Please see the sign-up sheet in the Narthex. We serve at Love Inc every fourth Wednesday of the month. 

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This January, help Mom's choose life! The St. Clare Human Concerns Committee will host a baby shower to support the work of Life Choices. A cradle will be set-up in the narthex this weekend (Jan 11 & 12) to collect baby items such as clothing, blankets, diapers, wipes etc. Envelopes will also be available for monetary donations. Collection through Sunday, January 26th. Renee Meinholz, the Executive Director of Life Choices will be attending the 9:30 Mass on January 12th. Please stop by to talk with her!

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Please join Knights Council 8172 in congratulating Lloyd and Joan Sippel as St. Thomas Parishioners of the Month for January! Lloyd and Joan joined St Thomas in 1972 after originally coming from the Fond du Lac area. Most of their seven children attended St Thomas School. Lloyd spent 15 years on the Parish Council as Religious Education Chairman and 15 years on the CCHS School Board. He was a lector for 50 years, founded the Aquinas Fund, was the Feasibility Chairman for building the new church, and a member of the St Thomas School Endowment Fund Committee. He was the Manager of Engineering Services at Briggs and Stratton Corp. Joan taught at St Thomas School for 12 yrs, was principal at St Charles School, and interim principal at St Thomas (twice). Lloyd and Joan both taught CCD for a short time, helped at the Country Fairs, chaired the CCHS Dinner Auction for 20 yrs, were members of the CCHS Roundtable, and members of the Juniper Serra Club. They have 29 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren, which include grandson Fr. Robert Froeschl (the assistant pastor of St Patrick’s parish in McCook, NE). They also enjoyed making lots of raspberry jam through the years, which was popular at the Country Fair Auctions. Thank you, Lloyd and Joan!

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All married couples of St Thomas and St Clare are invited to celebrate World Marriage Day on Saturday, February 8th. Beginning with a special blessing at the 4:30 PM Mass at St Thomas, followed by a catered dinner in the Gathering Space. A lovely opportunity to honor our marriage sacrament along with other parish couples. This annual tradition is sponsored and served by St Thomas Christian Women. There is no cost, but reservations are required. Please contact Anne-Marie Frey at 262-210-5911 by Wednesday, February 5th.

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Join us in the St. Thomas Gathering space for the movie, Hidden Figures (2016), Rated PG. Based on actual events, three brilliant African-American women at NASA serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. Monday, February 3rd at 1 PM. All are welcome!  VIEW TRAILER

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Thursday, February 6th, 1:30 - 6:30 pm in the Gathering Space. Appointments are recommended, walk-ins are also welcome (as space allows). During this season of giving, give the gift of blood and save lives! Eligibility Questions? Call (877) 232-4376.  RESERVE MY SPOT

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Join us at St. Clare's for our February Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, February 18th! 10:30 - 11:45 Bunco & Games, Blood Pressure Checks, Noon Lunch and Door Prizes, 1PM Presentation by Carrie Nickel: "Boosting Your Metabolism After 65." Enjoy Italian pastas, sides, salad bar, desserts & beverages! Gluten and nut-Free options will be available. Registration required. Wear red or pink! Bring a friend! Goodwill Donations Accepted. Sign up by calling either parish office: St. Clare 262-895-2729 | St. Thomas 262-534-2255, or click link> LEARN MORE AND RSVP

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To date, we've received $40,000 towards the approximate $150,000 needed for our new HVAC System. Thank you for your generosity and prayers. We're still in the early stages of fundraising, but the HVAC replacement is becoming a priority. We recently had to make a $2,000 motor repair to prevent failure. If you're of the age to take the required minimum distribution from your retirement, consider a qualified charitable distribution before the end of the year. MAKE A DONATION ONLINE

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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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Join us for this landmark musical and epic tale of love eternal on Friday, March 14th! Lunch choices include Sliced Pork Tenderloin, Coconut Chicken, Seared Halibut, Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers. 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 are due February 10th. 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. We'll meet in the St. Thomas gathering space at 8:45 AM and return at 5:30 PM. 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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Senior Fitness Jam is a fun fitness class designed for senior men and women of all fitness levels, we’ll move to some catchy tunes while increasing flexibility, balance and strength! Modifications will be offered. Instructor: Carrie Nickel, R.N. Session Runs January 7 - February 13th. Tuesdays and Thursdays | 10:30 - 11:30 AM in the St. Thomas Gym. Sign Up Required. Limit 15 Participants. Open to all community seniors, parish membership not required. SIGN UP

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Join us for Women's Wellness classes in the St. Thomas Uhen Center. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45 - 9:45 AM, January 14th thru May 22nd. This class is a fun combination of Tai Chi, exploration of movement and breathwork. It focuses on improving balance, breathing, relaxation, and increasing freedom of movement. Wear gym shoes and something that you'll be comfortable in, and which doesn't restrict your movement. The class will be led by Gail Willert. Limit 15 participants. Registration is required.  LEARN MORE & REGISTER
 

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A big thanks for all the meat donations! We are now seeking donations for the silent auction and bucket raffles, including sporting memorabilia/goods and sporting tickets. Thank you for your support and generosity! The Wild Game Dinner is on Saturday, March 8th; Tickets are on sale now! We look forward to a fun-filled event. Doors open at 6pm, Free Cocktail hour 6-7pm, BYOB set-ups, Raffles and Silent Auction 6 - 9:30 pm, Dinner served 7 - 9pm, Entertainment until 11pm. Volunteers are needed! Click link to sign up. Questions? Contact Mikki (262)210-3168 or Scott (414) 581-3157.  BUY TICKETS | VOLUNTEER

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