Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
This past Sunday, we concluded our celebration of the Body and Blood of Christ with a Eucharistic Procession around the property. About 100 parishioners were able to participate. We prayed for the Spiritual and Physical well-being of all of our parishioners as well as blessings on all our ministries and property. We look forward to having another Eucharistic procession next year.
This past Friday, the church celebrated the beautiful feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It was a reminder of Jesus’ great love for each of us with His Sacrificial love through his Passion, Death, and Resurrection, all so that our sins may be forgiven and we may be one with God forever in the Kingdom of Heaven. Below is a Prayer of Consecration to the Sacred Heart:
Most sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon us, humbly prostrate before You. We are Yours and Yours we wish to be; but to be more surely united with You, behold each one of us who freely consecrates himself today to Your Most Sacred Heart. Many, indeed, have never known You; many, too, despising Your precepts, have rejected You. Have mercy on them all, most merciful Jesus, and draw them to Your Sacred Heart. Be King, O Lord, not only of the faithful who have never forsaken You but also of the prodigal children who have abandoned You; grant that they may quickly return to their Father’s house, lest they die of wretchedness and hunger. Be King of those who are deceived by erroneous opinions or whom discord keeps aloof and call them back to the harbor of truth and unity of faith so that soon there may be but one flock and one Shepherd. Grant, O Lord, to Your Church assurance of freedom and immunity from harm; give tranquility of order to all nations; make the earth resound from pole to pole with one cry: Praise to the Divine Heart that wrought our salvation; to it be glory and honor forever. Amen.
Summer Projects
Throughout the last part of spring and early days of summer, a good number of maintenance projects are being completed. These are the projects that we spoke about as we were preparing for the Archdiocesan “LOVE ONE ANOTHER” campaign.
The new hand railings to many of our outdoor steps have been installed. Tuckpointing work is being done on all of the brick buildings. A new fire alarm system is being put in from one end of the building to the other. Also, carpeting is being replaced in the school/parish music room. A new sidewalk from the parking lot to the new playground area has been completed.
The flower gardens are blooming beautifully, thanks to the many parish volunteers.
Thank you for your generous gifts, particularly to the “LOVE ONE ANOTHER” Campaign that has allowed us to complete so many necessary projects.
Xaverian Missionaries’ Festival
It’s coming back! After a two-year absence, the Xaverian Fathers are holding a Mission Festival on June 25 & 26. There is an outdoor Mass at 10:30 am on Sunday morning, June 26. The St. Alphonsus Bell Choir will provide the music for this special Mass. Don’t forget the HUGE rummage sale, which opens at 8:00 am on Saturday. Come early for the best bargains. There will also be food: a Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Saturday, and Split-Roasted Chicken from Noon until 6:00 pm on Sunday. It’s a family-friendly weekend of games, live music, dancing, and fun. Please come out and support our Xaverian Fathers!
Word On Fire: Engage
Below is Bishop Barron's video, "Introduction to Eucharist," part one of his six-part mini-course "Eucharist."
You can view Bishop Barron's videos anytime you want to. It is our gift to you for being part of our flock.
St. John’s is fortunate to have 24-hour Perpetual Adoration. Please take advantage of this beautiful opportunity to stay close to God.
Live-streaming: Mass and Adoration
We are live-streaming daily and Sunday Masses as well as Adoration for those who are unable to attend:
Daily Masses:
Monday thru Saturday 8:00 am
Weekend Masses:
Saturday at 4:30 pm
Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 am
If you miss the Livestream, you can watch the upload of each Mass on our YouTube channel.
Festival Volunteers Needed
The Parish Festival is fast approaching, and volunteer captains are needed in the following areas:
- Friday, July 29, 5-Pin Bowl, Amaze-O, Sausage Race, Sponge Bob, and Turkey Shoot.
- Saturday, July 30, 5-Pin Bowl, Coke Toss, Show-Down, Spot Challenge, Treasure Hunt, and the Workers’ Rest Area (food).
- Sunday, July 31, 5-Pin Bowl, Coke Toss, Gentlemen’s Chest, Sausage Race, Show-Down, Sponge Bob, Treasure Hunt, and the Workers’ Rest Area (food).
If you are new to the parish, this is a great way for you and your family to meet your fellow parishioners. And long-time parishioners, we also need you to get involved to make the festival a success.
Items Needed for the Festival!
Our 2022 festival is in dire need of items for four of our most popular booths, the Raffle, Mystery Package, Gentlemen’s Chest, and Grocery. Please remember that donated items need to be new and never used. And please, NO outdated grocery items. Your donations may be dropped at the parish office during regular business hours.
Festival Set-up
The Festival set-up will start on Friday, July 15, at 6:00 pm and will continue for two weeks until the festival begins. Please reserve some time to help out. Please reserve some time to help out. Many hands make the work lighter.
If you have an interest in volunteering,
please call Marie Stemo at (414) 427-7467.
Council News
If you are interested in joining the Knights of Columbus Council 524, check out the Knight’s website for a list of some programs; click here.
If you are interested in becoming a member, contact:
Patrick Reiff, Membership Director at 414-403-7540
Peter Kurz, Worthy Grand Knight at 414-659-2656
“Stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.”
— 1 Corinthians 16:13
Scrip is now available at all weekend Masses or during regular business hours at the parish office.
Download the RaiseRight app to reload cards, purchase ecards, or purchase physical cards. Contact the Parish Office or School Office for the enrollment code.
This program allows .5% of your shopping on Amazon to be donated to St. John the Evangelist.
If you purchase Scrip, St. John's receives an additional 1.70%. That's 2.20% of your purchases to St. John's if you are already shopping on Amazon.
If you purchase Scrip, St. John's receives an additional 1.70%. That's 2.20% of your purchases to St. John's if you are already shopping on Amazon.
June 26, 2022
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
And to another, he said, “Follow me.” God is calling us in every moment of every day, in every circumstance and experience. We can easily get distracted and not hear it or simply ignore it, pretending it wasn’t even heard. Some conditions must be met when we hear it and favorably respond. Jesus makes it clear that once we say yes to his invitation, we must stay focused and forge ahead. We cannot keep looking behind or worry about unfinished business. There are some tasks, and discipleship is one, that requires our full devotion.
There are many “masters” vying for our attention. We need something or someone to give us direction. Human nature requires it. Our motives and actions reveal what has our allegiance. It is tempting to give ourselves to masters that lure us with intriguing promises. When given a choice between a “master” that promises worldly success, abundant wealth, status, privilege, and security versus a “master” that asks for self-sacrifice, hardship, suffering, ridicule, and death, to whom do we go? While the promise of immediate pleasure is enticing, there is always a catch. For all that secular masters can promise, they always keep us looking behind, checking on ourselves, second-guessing choices, calculating options, and being slaves to excessive worry. Our guard can never come down. Only one master promises life: Jesus Christ. Hearing his call, we either trust him, or we don’t.
Saying yes to following Christ does come with a risk. But it also comes with the brightness of future hopes and dreams. There is no need to keep looking behind. Sins are forgiven, and regrets serve no practical purpose. God is not there. He’s moved beyond all that stuff. God is in the today and the tomorrow, and what he can continually do with our daily affirmation to follow Him. All we need to do is be obedient. St. Gianna Molla is credited with saying, “The stillness of prayer is the most essential condition for fruitful action. Before all else, the disciple kneels down.” Begin with prayer. We will not only hear God’s call but find the courage to trust that He will guide us where we need to be. God uses us in the most ordinary of ways through the simple daily expression of our lives.
©LPi
CDs from Augustine Institute
Did you know we have CDs (and other items) located in the narthex? Each week we will highlight one of the available CDs.
The cost is $4 each.
Speaking from his perspective as a historian, Christopher Check reminds us that the crisis of our age is cultural and, in the end, spiritual. He explains that a flourishing society is not achieved through legislation or at the ballot box, but instead radiates from the family out. Using examples from the ages, he connects us with our rich patrimony as Catholics and provides practical advice on what we must do to transform our culture for Christ.
