St. Clement’s beloved 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Melissa Wiest, has recently accepted a 3rd grade teaching position at Fennimore Community Schools. As difficult as it was for her to make this decision, and as it is for us to see her leave our wonderful school, we are very happy for her and her family. We always pray for the best for all of our teachers, students, and families, and this is definitely a great opportunity for Mrs. Wiest to teach in the community she lives in, with increased benefits to support her family. That being said, we have posted our second-grade teacher opening on the WECAN website, and encourage all of you to help spread the word as we look for our new teacher. Interested parties can be directed to our school Facebook page or given the following link to apply for the position: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/243141

Thank you to Kelly Runde for the generous donation to SS Andrew-Thomas School. We greatly appreciate it!

The Knights of Columbus Council # 2820 thank everyone from St. Clement Parish for supporting the tootsie roll sale. The funds will be used for Southwest Opportunities Center and Badger Camp.

St. Mary's 3K Program is enrolling children for the 2025-26 school year.

Everyone from our pastorate is invited to join us for a fabulous SUNSET CRUISE on Friday, August 1. The cruise will be from 8-10 p.m. and will depart from the Cassville Ferry Landing with loading to begin at 7:45 p.m. The cost is $12/person. Pay and Sign Up for the Cruise at the St. Clement Parish office. Please make checks out to Knights of Columbus and sign up ASAP! Bring your own chairs, drinks and snacks. Please Note: No Glass of any kind is allowed on the Ferry! We’ll be having live music too, for an enjoyable evening on the Mighty Mississippi! Invite your friends (and sign them up) and meet new friends from our pastorate! While everyone is invited, space is limited, so sign up soon. For more information, contact Bill & Judy Seyer at 608-988-6543.

On January 23, 2014, I retired from my job at FSA in Dodgeville. The next day I was asked to help with counting money for the church. This quickly led to being the bookkeeper for the parish. Then in 2023, I was asked to become the Administrator for the Parish. Now after 11 years of serving the parish, I have decided that it is time for me to allow someone else to have the privilege of helping. Therefore, on June 27, 2025, I will be stepping down as bookkeeper and Administrator of St. Andrew-Thomas Parish. It has been a great privilege for me to be able to help for the past 11 years, and my enjoyment came with helping all of you in the parish in any way that you required. Thank you to our priests, Leigh, Julie, Katherine, Cheryl and the congregation for making it memorable. You are ever in my prayers. - Aleise Oyen

Congratulations to Stan & Rosie Miles, who were married at St. Mary’s Church in Bloomington and parishioners of St. Clement Parish , on their 75th Wedding Anniversary on June 10!

Ss. Andrew-Thomas Parish sincerely THANKS Pat Reuter for her many years of service to the Tennyson and Potosi Churches. She has kept our facilities in an immaculate condition and has always been there to support all activities, including weddings, funerals, and other pastoral events. Pat has decided to retire from her cleaning position, and we are in search of a new volunteer to walk in her shoes. The position requires approximately 20-30 hours a month and pay is negotiable. If interested, please get in touch with Aleise Oyen 608-331-7305 or Shirley Straka 608-770-9504 for additional consideration.

St. Clement Parish would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Brad & Sara Bahl Family for their continued efforts for winter snow removal at St. Clement Cemetery.

FAMILY PROMISE at St. Clement Thank you to everyone who helped out in any way during our Family Promise Host Week that is concluding this morning, May 25. Thank you all for your generosity of time and talent, care and compassion. This program could literally not exist without the support of so many. Sharing some good news- one of our previous families recently moved into an apartment, and one of the current families is planning to move into their own housing soon too! None of this could have taken place without your support and help. Thank you!

Fr. Herbert is celebrating his 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood of Jesus Christ this coming Saturday, May 17. What a marvelous milestone for such a wonderful priest who has celebrated Mass at St. Clement on so many occasions. We thank and congratulate him, and wish him much joy and many blessings. "Well done my good and faithful servant!" Cards and well-wishes can be sent to: 669 S. Washington St., Apt. C2, Lancaster, WI 53813.

St. Mary in Glen Haven’s Drive Thru Pork Chop Dinner on June 22 is approaching fast! Anyone with a raffle prize, please contact Joe or Cindi Breuer.

St. Clement Parish First Communion May 4, 2025 Congratulations to all our First Communicants! Asher Thomas Son of Josh & Jennifer Bailie Maverick Joseph Son of Jason & Brittney Cliff Asher Burton Son of Elias & Taylor Cox Adalle Jean Daughter of Mitch & Brandi Dreher Margot Kay Daughter of Eric Dunbar & Bethany Hammel Harper Verlie Daughter of David & Katie Gerhards Annie Ethel Daughter of Daniel & Katie Glass Luella Clare Daughter of Andy & Heidi Haas Bronson John Son of Jesse & Jeanna Hampton Lincoln Remigius Son of Chris & Sue Hoerth Lidia Marie Daughter of Trevor & Heidi Junk Kyler Daniel Son of Dan & Katie Kirschbaum Ivy Sue Daughter of Brandon & Samantha Klein Emersyn Ann Daughter of Josh & Danielle McLimans Adrian Ashan Son of Chanaka & Roshini Mendis Brock Andrew Son of Andrew & Jody Miles Ezra Abe Son of Ryan & Patience Miles Veda Jean Daughter of Matthew & Abby Rasmussen Harper Lynne Daughter of Kyle & Katie Reuter Sara Mae Daughter of Andrew Schluenz & Emilie Bray Charley Elenor Daughter of Scott & Molly Snyder Herman Paul Son of John & Bridget Spraggon Madeleine Anne Daughter of Jacob & Katelyn Stoeffler Evelyn Grace Daughter of Brad & Jody Sturmer Vale Helene Daughter of Brian & Andrea Timmerman

We joyfully welcome to God's Holy Family: Henry Wayne Junk, son of Cody & Phoebe Junk at St. Charles Church, Cassville.

We joyfully welcome to God's Holy Family: Elijah David Allen, son of Colton and Sarah (Breuer) Allen at St. Philomena Church, Belmont

Ss. Andrew-Thomas School is looking for volunteers to mow for this summer. Even if they just want to sign up for a couple days.

We are grateful for your continued support of Steubenville Youth Conference fundraiser of Car Wash Cards from Kwik Trip to offset a portion of the cost to attend ($435). Our teens and chaperones from our pastorate, St. Joseph the Worker, will cooperate with Divine Mercy Pastorate (St. Maria Goretti & St. Christopher Parishes) along with Richland Center parishes in La Crosse Diocese again this year. Pre-orders will be April 7 - 21 of 5-count (5 washes) Ultimate Car Wash cards for $35 each. You can pre-order from Katherine at the Parish Office, Katie Crosby or Joe/Kelly Ihm family. (If you need Car Wash cards before April 26th, Saint Clement School has them in stock to support St. Clement School Scrip Program.) Thank you for your generous support!

We are overjoyed that 43 Confirmadi from our pastorate were able to enjoy a retreat at Camp Gray on March 28-20 as they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation this fall.

As we journey through Lent, it’s that time of year again where we anticipate the opportunity to remember our deceased loved ones through Easter memorial donations. The money collected will go toward Easter Flowers and decorating the churches for the Easter Season. Please turn in your donations by Saturday, April 12.

Thank you to those who helped out in any way during our recent host week for Family Promise at St. Clement. Whether you brought in food, helped with dinner serving, fellowship, overnights, etc., all of this means so much. The family could not be more thankful for the care and compassion shown to them. Thank you to the people from other churches in our pastorate for your support too. Together, we are living out the mission of caring for the needy in our midst.