Parishioner News
We welcome the following individuals and families who have recently joined our parish: David and Christine “Tina” L’Empereur.
We celebrate the children who were recently baptized: Joseph David Meyer and Luna Wren Koier.
We mourn the following individuals who have recently died: Charles Pogorelcnik, Katherine D. LeGant, and Stella Abramowski.
The Baptism of Jesus
This Sunday, January 11, we bring Christmas 2025 to its official closing. We do so with the celebration of the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River by his cousin John the Baptist. At the baptism, we hear the voice from Heaven say, “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.” This is what God says of each of us in baptism, “My children in whom I am well pleased.” May the celebration of the baptism of Jesus help us to grow in appreciation of all the gifts we receive through this powerful sacrament, to be called a child of God.
I recently heard that this past season had the largest spending and buying in the history of Christmas shopping. While we all enjoy receiving and giving gifts, may the baptism of Jesus remind us that the greatest gift of Christmas is Jesus, the Son of God Himself. Through this coming year, may we be ever mindful to invite Jesus into our hearts, into our daily lives at home, at work, and during play and rest. May we broaden our hearts to receive Christ in the fullest while we journey on earth.
Saints Celebrated This Week
This week, we celebrate two saints. First, on Tuesday, January 13, we celebrate Saint Hilary, who was both a bishop and a Doctor of the Church. He was a significant figure in early Christianity, known for his firm belief in the divinity of Christ. He is remembered for his scholarly work and defense of Christian beliefs.
On Saturday, January 17, we celebrate the feast day of Saint Anthony, Abbot. He was among the first monks in the church. He lived in Egypt and gave up everything he owned to follow Jesus. He went into the desert to live a quiet life of prayer, and many followed his example. Because of this, he is often called the “father of monks.”
When possible, please join us for our daily Mass Monday through Saturday at 8:00 a.m. After each Mass, the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet are recited for those who wish to pray these devotions.
May our new year mean that we are not only physically healthier, but may we also strive to grow in the two great commandments: to love God and to love our neighbor.
May your new year be filled with God’s choicest blessing on you and all of your loved ones.
Honey Is Here!
We are once again selling locally grown honey from our parish office. There are three flavors to select from: Clover and Basswood (both light in color) and Wild Flower (a bit darker shade of amber). Each three-pound jar is $24, preferably paid in cash. It is distributed by Rolling Meadows Sorghum Mill in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
The next prayer hour of Millions of Monicas will take place on Wednesday, January 14, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Church. All women are welcome to join other mothers in praying to grow in holiness and humility, and for their children and loved ones who have strayed from the Catholic Church.
This initiative encourages mothers, grandmothers, and spiritual mothers to unite in prayer, reflecting their belief in the power of prayer to bring their loved ones back to the faith.
Our Christmas Concert took place on Thursday, December 18, and it was truly a night to remember! The gym was filled with joyful music, bright smiles, and the Christmas spirit as our students delivered two outstanding performances. Their hard work and dedication—along with the support of our staff—shone through in every song and note. The evening began beautifully with our talented bell choir, who set the tone with a wonderful opening performance. From start to finish, the concert was a celebration of talent, teamwork, and the joy of the season.
A heartfelt thank-you and big shout-out to our incredible music teachers, Mrs. Weyer and Mrs. Kozolek, for organizing such an amazing program and helping our students shine on stage, and to our Director of Music and Liturgy, Karen Schulteis.
Enjoy a few photos, and for even more highlights from the evening, be sure to visit the St. John the Evangelist Catholic School Facebook page!
"Live a life that reflects God's love."
Do You Go to Dave & Busters?
If so, can you support Our Amazing School?
St. John the Evangelist is pumped to continue our Dave & Buster’s Power Card Fundraising Campaign into March!
When you purchase a Dave & Buster’s Power Card from our fundraising page, 50% of your order directly supports St. John the Evangelist! Whether it’s classic arcade thrills, action-packed racing, or multiplayer challenge, enjoy endless gaming fun at any Dave & Buster’s location nationwide when you purchase your Power Card at the link below.
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Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
Called & Gifted Workshop
Discover the unique gifts the Holy Spirit gave you in Baptism and Confirmation. Called & Gifted is a Catholic discernment experience offered by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s GalileeU program. It is intended to help you identify your charisms and to live out your personal mission in service to the Church. The experience includes a two-session workshop, a personal gifts interview, and guided discernment.
The next Called & Gifted workshop will be held at St. Casimir Parish (2600 N. Bremen Street in Milwaukee) on Thursday, January 15 and Thursday, January 22, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. each evening. To register or learn more, contact Samantha Vosters at samantha@kinshipmke.org or (920) 470-4167. Please note: This workshop will not be offered again until March, when it will be hosted by St. Dominic Parish in Brookfield.
New Location for the Foundations of Faith Program
This Monday, January 12, the evening offering of the Foundations of Faith program (one-time only) will meet in the basement of the Parish Office. Please enter through the side door. The afternoon offering on Tuesday, January 13, will be held in the Church Hall.
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Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Feast of the Baptism of the Lord| Matthew 3:13-17
Friends, Matthew’s account of Jesus’ baptism points to the significance of this foundational sacrament.
Listen to the great theologian Gregory of Nazianzen: “Baptism is God’s most beautiful and magnificent gift. . . . It is called ‘gift’ because it is conferred on those who bring nothing of their own; ‘grace’ since it is given even to the guilty.” Jesus said, “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you.” Baptism is the sacramental ratification of that choice.
And this is why we speak of Baptism as justifying us and washing away our sins. We are—all of us—born into a deeply dysfunctional world, a world conditioned by millennia of selfishness, cruelty, injustice, stupidity, and fear. This has created a toxic environment that conditions all of our thoughts, movements, and actions.
Do you see why the stress on grace is so important? Baptism is the moment when the Holy Spirit draws us out of this fallen world and into a new world, the very life of the Trinity. That’s why Baptism involves being born again, lifted up, enlightened, transformed, saved—and why the Church speaks of the baptized as a “new creature.”
-Bishop Robert Barron
St. John’s is fortunate to have 24-hour Perpetual Adoration. Please take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to draw closer 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.
Scrip is available at all weekend Masses or during regular business hours at the parish office.
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