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Parish News

St. Clare and St. Thomas communicate all parish news through the shared bulletins and email newsletters that are circulated each week. Announcements are also said at all Masses at both churches.

We are a vibrant faith community, involved in many activities and ministries in and around our community. There's always a lot of news to share, scroll down to view.


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Announcements

  • Welcome Fr. Steve!
    Welcome Fr. Steve
    Please join us after all Masses on July 27th and 28th after all Masses at St Clare. Take the opportunity to meet Fr. Ste [ ... ]

    Please join us after all Masses on July 27th and 28th after all Masses at St Clare. Take the opportunity to meet Fr. Steve and enjoy hospitality together. 

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  • Faith Formation Registration
    Faith Formation
    Faith Formation Registration for the 2024-2025 school year has begun! It's time to embark on a wonderful journey of spir [ ... ]

    Faith Formation Registration for the 2024-2025 school year has begun! It's time to embark on a wonderful journey of spiritual growth and learning. Whether you're a student or an adult seeking to deepen your faith, we welcome you to be a part of our vibrant community. Click form below to register, complete one form per student or adult. Deadline is August 31st.
    ONLINE REGISTRATION
    The Consents and Details form is only for families who have new students in 3K-11th grade, fill it out ONCE per family.
    CONSENTS AND DETAILS FORM 

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  • Preschool Faith Formation
    Preschool Faith Formation
    St. Clare's 3K-5K program runs during the Family Faith Formation sessions on Sundays from 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Each session [ ... ]

    St. Clare's 3K-5K program runs during the Family Faith Formation sessions on Sundays from 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Each session of the program includes Mass. An adult will accompany each student to Mass. After Mass, students will go directly to their Faith Formation class. There will be a session for parents to attend during this time as well. Questions? Contact Trista tristaminezes@gmail.com 
    LEARN MORE & REGISTER

    St. Thomas Preschool Faith Formation classes are conveniently scheduled during the 11:15 AM Mass on Sundays. While the family attends Mass, your preschooler will be cared for and educated by a well-seasoned and experienced staff. Sunday mornings can provide you with the opportunity to make Sunday an extraordinary faith experience for the entire family! Questions? Contact Margie at margieschnabl@gmail.com
    LEARN MORE & REGISTER

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  • St. Thomas Preschool
    Now enrolling! St. Thomas Preschool enrollment has begun for the 2024-25 school year! Our Catholic-based program offers [ ... ]

    Now enrolling! St. Thomas Preschool enrollment has begun for the 2024-25 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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  • Sing with us!
    Choir Practice
    We are always looking for more voices. Come sing with us! Practice is every Wednesday from 6 - 8 PM. When Faith Formatio [ ... ]

    We are always looking for more voices. Come sing with us! Practice is every Wednesday from 6 - 8 PM. When Faith Formation classes begin, it will change to 6:30 - 8 PM. Questions? Contact Katie: katrinaellenberg@gmail.com

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  • Bus Trip to the Fireside!
    The Fireside Theatre
    “ROCKY THE MUSICAL” | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH! The cost of $125 per person includes motor coach transportation, lunch, theat [ ... ]

    “ROCKY THE MUSICAL” | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH! The cost of $125 per person includes motor coach transportation, lunch, theater ticket, taxes, and all gratuities. We'll meet in the St. Thomas gathering space at 9 AM and return at 5:30 PM. Minimum 30 Guests. To reserve your seat, click link below or call either Parish Office, St. Clare 262.895.2729 | St. Thomas 262.534.2255. Registration and payment due date by August 30th. Questions? Email: Carol at 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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  • Rummage Sale
    Parish Rummage Sale
    SALE DAYS: AUGUST 1, 2 & 3 in the St. Thomas Uhen Center. DONATION DROP-OFF is M-F July 22-26, 9am-3pm. Use the [ ... ]

    SALE DAYS: AUGUST 1, 2 & 3 in the St. Thomas Uhen Center. 
    DONATION DROP-OFF is M-F July 22-26, 9am-3pm. Use the 2nd Street entrance of the Uhen Center, and bring your items into the gym. A reminder that we do NOT accept adult clothing, undergarments, electronics, large/upholstered furniture or construction materials.
    VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help organize on July 24, 6-8pm and July 29/30, 9am-3pm. Please come when you can.
    SALE HOURS are Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-3pm and Saturday 8am-noon. Questions? Call Laverne Lewis at 262-534-6208.

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  • Feast Days
    Patron Saints
    We will celebrate the Feast of St. Clare and of St. Thomas at all Masses the weekend of August 3-4. We did not celebrate [ ... ]

    We will celebrate the Feast of St. Clare and of St. Thomas at all Masses the weekend of August 3-4. We did not celebrate St. Thomas in January due to the cold weather. We will celebrate both saints on the same weekend, with prayer cards and hospitality after all Masses.

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  • Parishioners of the Month
    The Nolters
    Please join Knights Council 8172 in congratulating Dori and Bob Noltner as our St. Thomas Parishioners of the Month for [ ... ]

    Please join Knights Council 8172 in congratulating Dori and Bob Noltner as our St. Thomas Parishioners of the Month for July. Dori and Bob have been active members of St Thomas for 61 years! They have four children, all of whom attended St Thomas school. Both are/have been very active in the parish on many levels. On the work front, Dori was a teacher at Waterford High School and Bob had a career as a computer analyst. Bob was a basketball coach during the years that their sons were at STA, and Dori was a religious education teacher. Both of them worked at the parish fish fries and still help with “prep” for the events. Dori was a Eucharistic Minister and Bob was an usher, and both still act as greeters.  In fact, Bob started the “greeter program” when the new church opened. He was also a trustee when Father Van Beek was pastor. Both Dori and Bob were “money counters” for 25 years. They are still active in support of the Country Fair, funeral ministry and various parish functions. We are blessed to have them in our parish community.  Please congratulate and thank them for their continued commitment and dedication to the St Thomas Aquinas Parish Community. 
     

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  • Anointing of the Sick
    Anointing of the sick

    Anointing of the Sick is offered the first Friday of each month following the 8 AM Mass at St. Clare.

  • Summer Adventure
    Summer Adventure
     St. Clare and St. Thomas are hosting a Summer Adventure Program after the 9:30 AM Mass at St. Clare on the 2nd and [ ... ]

     St. Clare and St. Thomas are hosting a Summer Adventure Program after the 9:30 AM Mass at St. Clare on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month in June, July and August. We are looking for families or groups to donate breakfast so the kids start their day off right! Breakfast donations can be store bought pastries to something homemade. Summer Adventure is for students going into 3K- 5th grade. Students in 6th - 12th grade are needed to be helpers. Adult volunteers are also needed. Questions? Please contact Trista Minezes at tminezes@gmail.com. REGISTER ONLINE 

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