Parish Elections
Thank you to those candidates who recently ran for the Parish Council: Joel Diges, Judith Phillips, Bennett Rausch, and Christine Smith. We congratulate the winners, Bennett Rausch and Christine Smith. We also thank all those who took the time to vote in this competitive race.
Congratulations to Gregory Hart and Diane Grabner, who were united in the Sacrament of Marriage this weekend.
This past Saturday morning, three men were ordained to the priesthood. One of those ordained was Fr. Timothy Sanchez. Fr. Timothy spent three years at St. John’s parish during his seminary formation. Next Sunday, Fr. Timothy will be the main celebrant at the 10:30 a.m. Mass in Thanksgiving for all the graces that have led him to the priesthood. Please join us in supporting him with prayers and congratulations.
Eagle Scout Project
Back in 2015, the Parish grade school received a grant to build a “School Teaching Garden.” The garden, under the direction of one of our teachers, Jane Ehrmann, was assembled by Johnny Smith as his Eagle Scout Project. Over the past 10 years, the garden has taken a beating with use and the extreme weather conditions we face in Wisconsin, especially during the cold months with freezes and thaws. This past weekend, Tyler Jambor, along with his scout troop and lots of “dad” power, gave the school garden a much-needed facelift. The improvements are just in time for the school’s annual planting day on May 23. Over the past 10 years, I have heard many positive comments about the landscaping and planting on our parish grounds, and parishioners and visitors are inquisitive and very complimentary about the school garden. St. Isidore the farmer, we ask for your intercession for another great year of abundant produce.
Firecracker Backer
As a Firecracker Backer, you may choose to donate at any of the following levels:
Diamond $1,000
Platinum $500
Gold $250
Silver $150
Bronze $100
Copper $50
Please make checks payable to St. John the Evangelist and drop them off or mail them to the Parish Office. Thank you so much for your many donations for our Parish Festival Fireworks.
Booth Sponsor
St. John the Evangelist invites you to support our beloved festival by becoming an official sponsor of a festival booth or game for your business or organization, or you can even honor a loved one with a sponsorship this year. St. John’s is an extremely popular festival with thousands of attendees, providing strong traffic for your sponsorship. The cost is $175, which includes a professionally-produced custom sign as well as inclusion in daily announcements on the PA system throughout the three-day festival weekend. Please contact Dave Radke at (414) 529-2356 to become a sponsor, or if you are interested in learning more about the opportunity to not only promote your business, but help St. John’s thrive for years to come.
The Wisconsin Wax Museum Exhibit came to St. John’s Parish School. Our fourth-grade students transformed themselves into wax figures, complete with a "button" on their hands for visitors to press to see the figures come to life and recite a speech about their accomplishments. Fourth-grade students selected a notable person with ties to Wisconsin and researched the life and accomplishments of the person they chose. They also created display boards and brought in items to display that were related to the person. Students from all other grades, as well as parents of fourth-grade students, toured the exhibit. Fourth graders did a fantastic job with this research project and presentation!
"Go Out and Set Your Soul on Fire for God!"
Parish Game Night—Join the Fun!
Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your Saturday evening? Come join us after the 4:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass for a Parish Board Game Night filled with laughter, fellowship, and a little friendly competition!
Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just enjoy rolling the dice, there's something for everyone—from classics like Scrabble and Monopoly to quick party games and newer favorites. Bring your family, a friend, or just yourself—all ages are welcome!
We'll provide the games and a joyful atmosphere. You bring the smiles! (Feel free to bring your favorite board games, as well.)
Where: St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall
When: After the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, May 24
Why: To build community and have a great time together!
Come for the Mass, stay for the fun!
We can’t wait to see you there!
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St. John’s Christian Women toured the historic St. Joseph Chapel at the School Sisters of St. Francis campus on Layton Boulevard earlier this month.
Join us on Thursday, May 15, and every third Thursday for our council meeting in the parish hall. We will start by praying the Rosary (all are welcome) at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.
If you want to discover what the Knights are all about, join us for the Rosary or the meeting; contact Len, Peter, or Jason.
Len Felske, Membership Director, at 414-339-5779
Peter Kurz, Worthy Grand Knight, at 414-659-2656
Jason Zidek, Deputy Grand Knight, at 414-793-0450
We have many programs you may be interested in participating in or leading.
https://www.kofc.org/en/what-we-do/faith-in-action-programs/index.html
Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus says that the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in Christ’s name, will teach his disciples everything. The Holy Spirit is the love shared by the Father and the Son. We have access to this holy heart of God only because the Father sent the Son into the world, into our dysfunction, even to the limits of godforsakenness—and thereby gathered all of the world into the dynamism of the divine life.
Those who live in Christ are not outside of God as petitioners or supplicants; rather, they are in God as friends, sharers in the Spirit. And this spiritual life is what gives us knowledge of God—a knowledge, if you will, from within.
When the great masters of the Christian way speak of knowing God, they do not use the term in its distanced, analytical sense; they use it in the biblical sense, implying knowledge by way of personal intimacy. This is why St. Bernard of Clairvaux, for one, insists that initiates in the spiritual life know God not simply through books and lectures but through experience, the way one friend knows another. That knowledge is what the Holy Spirit facilitates.
-Bishop Robert Barron
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St. John’s is fortunate to have 24-hour Perpetual Adoration. Please take advantage of this beautiful opportunity to stay close to God.
Please read carefully, as many of our open hours have changed. We are currently in need of one (or ideally two) people for the following:
Sundays, Midnight to 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Mondays, 3:00 to 4:00 a.m.
Thursdays, Midnight to 1:00 a.m.
Saturdays, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Call Mary-Eileen Swart at 414-687-3512 if you are interested.
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.
Scrip is available at all weekend Masses or during regular business hours at the parish office.
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