Our next week to host families with children experiencing homelessness begins the week of December 28. The volunteer sign-up forms will be in the back of St. Clement Church next weekend. In this season of giving, consider giving just 2 hours of your time in this important outreach to the needy.

"Everyone wants eternal youth. God created us with this desire because he wants to fulfill it. How? Through the Sacrament of Confession." Everyone is encouraged to take home a The Fountain of Youth book, and one for family and friends. We received the books as a gift from an anonymous person. There was no cost to our pastorate. The book was written by Dave Durand (a cofounder of Lighthouse Catholic Media) and endorsed by Bishop Hying and Fr. Mike Schmitz.

If you work or volunteer in any of our parish churches and serve in ministries involving children, please ensure your Diocesan Safe Environment Training is current.

St. Clement also offers an opportunity to remember your deceased loved ones through Christmas memorial donations.

St. Clement is once again taking part in the Grant County Holiday Project to assist families in need have a better Christmas.

Fr. Herbert Schmidt would like help cleaning his apartment once a month. He lives at Sunrise Valley Apartments in Lancaster. If interested, please call him at 608-331-7148.

The men’s group will be meeting at St. Clement Dining Hall at 7 :00 p.m. on Sunday nights during Advent and then in January after Christmas and New Year.

A number of the churches in our pastorate are in need of people to assist in distributing Holy Communion at Mass. If you would be willing to help, please contact Deacon Roger Scholbrock at [email protected] or 723-6946, with your name, contact info, and parish so that we can plan training events. Training will also cover bringing Holy Communion to the sick & homebound.

Saint Clement Family Faith Formation is looking for a few parishioners to help with the meal on Wednesday nights and/or to bake items for the students and families. Our next Family Faith night is November 19. Please contact Leigh for more information.

"We invite ladies to host a table and bring your friends along for a beautiful night of fellowship and inspiration. Each table seats up to 8 guests. A hostess would provide elegant decor, table settings, a selection of appetizers, desserts and drinks for your guests to enjoy. The evening will be filled with meaningful conversation, festive cheer, and an inspiring speaker to help prepare our hearts for the Christmas Season. Come be part of a night to remember!" Please contact Leigh Boorn if you would like to attend, but are unable to host a table. [email protected].

Have you ever felt like what you are doing or where you are at just isn’t really your destination in life? Could it be that you are not just called to a new job or a different apartment, but to a whole new life? Might religious life be the life for you? I am Sister Kathleen Murphy and that whole new life came to me when I became a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity! It wasn’t a long journey from my farm home in the Diocese of Madison to our beautiful motherhouse in Manitowoc, and yet it was a chance to experience a God-given adventure. If you are up to enter on such a journey, visit my Community at https://fscc-calledtobe.org or even think about an in person stay with us here in Manitowoc, WI. As the Gospel urges, “Come and see!”

TEC Retreat What is TEC? TEC (Together Encountering Christ) is an experience in Catholic Christian living, especially designed for adults and young people ages 15 and up

Hello! My name is Deacon Roger Scholbrock, and I’m a Permanent Deacon serving in the Diocese of Madison, currently assigned to the St. Joseph the Worker Pastorate. My wife, Wendy, and I have lived in the Potosi/Tennyson area for over 30 years, where we raised two daughters (now both married) and are blessed with one amazing grandson. After retiring from my previous career, I recently stepped into a new chapter as Pastoral Minister at St. Clement’s, following Bill Manthe’s retirement. It’s a big transition for me, and I sincerely appreciate your patience and support as I settle into this new role. For the past 40 years, I worked as a graphic designer, illustrator, museum and exhibit designer, and senior art director. Shifting into full-time ministry is certainly a major change—but one I’ve prayerfully hoped for over the years. I’ve often asked God to show me how I might use the gifts He’s given me in service to His people, and in His time, He answered. That’s what led me to retire from design and accept this new calling. I already have the pleasure of working alongside Leigh Boorn, our Director of Evangelization, across our pastorate communities. Together, we’re focused on offering prayer and outreach that helps individuals grow in their personal relationship with Christ Jesus. I’m truly excited to see how this ministry unfolds and how I can walk with you in your faith journey. I believe God is doing something beautiful in our parish, and together, we’re just beginning what promises to be a vibrant and faith-filled future. Pax, Deacon Roger

St. Clement’s Church Office will be closed at noon on Mondays.

All pastorate member are invited to take a journey through the Acts of the Apostles. You don't have to be an expert in scripture to attend. Bibles will be provided. Adoration will be held on Tuesdays after Mass.

Ms. Riley Kieler will be the new Second Grade Teacher at St. Clement School. She will be taking over for Mrs. Melissa Wiest, who will be teaching Third Grade in Fennimore this school year. Riley is a recent graduate of Viterbo University in La Crosse, where she earned her degree in Elementary Education. She lives in Fennimore where she also graduated from high school.

Musicians and singers are needed for a praise and worship team for Saint Joseph the Worker Pastorate. A workshop will be held on August 23. Time to be determined. If you are interested or want more info, please contact Leigh at: [email protected].

We are excited to participate in Clarity’s Baby Bottle for Life Campaign! Thank you to Belinda Lyght, Advancement Director Clarity Clinic of SW Wisconsin, for sharing information about Clarity Clinic and how we can help to change and save lives. Filling a bottle with change will truly change lives. Filling a baby bottle helps fund Clarity Clinic so that they can continue saving the lives of the unborn and supporting the pregnancy and parenting needs of women and men. There are extra baby bottles at each church if you were not Mass when Belinda gave her presentation. Please return your baby bottle to a parish office by August 31.

I have announced my retirement as pastoral minister, effective August 31. God placed this on my heart 7-8 months ago, and His promptings have continued to this day. I spoke numerous times with my spiritual director about this, wanting to discern that this was truly coming from God. One of the concerns I had about retiring was the void if I left. But God took care of that as well. Fr. Steve and Dcn. Roger had been in discussions about the possibility of him coming on staff. It was God’s providence that brought this about for myself and Dcn. Roger. How good God is! Know that I am not moving and will still be involved at the parish. You’ll see me at Mass, lectoring and volunteering at the parish. I plan to continue coordinating our Family Promise Host week along with Peg Jonas, assisting at the Food Pantry and being the pastorate Mental Health Advocate. Please pray for me in the coming weeks, as change and adjustment can be challenging. May God watch over us all, and bless us in abundance. ~Bill Manthe

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