Parishioner News
We welcome the following individuals and families to our parish: Donn Rehm, Katherine Titrw, and Noel & Edith Martin.
We celebrate the children who have recently been baptized: Trinity Meyer Demmers and Mia Condecon- Acker
We congratulate the following couple, who were married at the parish recently: Angel Navarro & Katie Forget.
We mourn those individuals who have recently died: Stella Abramowski, Katherine D. LeGant, and Judy Gerszewski.
St. Blaise and the Blessing of Throats
This Tuesday, February 3, is the memorial of St. Blaise. It is on this day that we traditionally bless throats as we ask God for healing from all throat ailments and other diseases. We will have the blessing of throats on Tuesday immediately after the morning Mass, and then the regular Tuesday devotions of St. Anthony, Rosary, and Divine Mercy will follow.
Lent
Lent is just 18 days away. This year, Lent begins on Wednesday, February 18. Ashes will be distributed after the homily during Mass. There will be three parish Masses at 8:00 a.m., Noon, and at 6:30 p.m. These days before Lent are a good time to start planning what you will do for Lent. Perhaps look at your most frequent sin or biggest downfall and decide what you will do to overcome it. What will be the Lenten sacrifice or penance that will be helpful towards overcoming your sins?
A Lenten booklet will be available with daily Scripture readings and writings to enhance our Lenten Prayer. There is a $2 donation per book. However, if you cannot afford the two dollars, you may make a smaller donation. This is in addition to the Word Among Us for Lent, also $2, and available in the narthex.
Palms
If you would like to discard your blessed Palms from last year, please bring them to the back of the church. It is helpful for us if possible not to have them wrapped in a rubber band.
Pancake Breakfast
I would like to extend a big thank you to all those who helped organize last Sunday’s Pancake Breakfast in celebration of Catholic Schools Week. I believe this is the 58th year of St. John the Evangelist School. Throughout the years of being here, I regularly meet adults who tell me they were part of the first graduating class or the first student in the first grade. Once again, thank you for St. John’s generous history, which has allowed our school to continue for the past 58 years.
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.
School Frozen Pizza Sales
The Parish School Pizza fundraiser, featuring Faye’s Frozen Foods, offers several handmade pizzas priced from $8 to $10 is coming to an end. Their dough is handmade daily, and all of their vegetables are hand-chopped. Only the freshest cheese is used to top all their pizzas; no preservatives or trans fats are used. Orders can be placed using the order form below or at the parish office during the week. Phone orders can also be accepted if payment is received by Friday, January 30. Please make checks out to St. John’s Parish. Delivery is expected on Tuesday, February 10. Each pizza is 12 inches in diameter. Faye’s has been voted Sheboygan’s best pizza. Featured pizzas include single-topping cheese, sausage, pepperoni, sausage and mushroom, deluxe (Italian sausage, onion, pepperoni, green peppers, black olives, green olives, and mushrooms), and sausage and pepperoni. There is also a pizza called Bacon Double Cheeseburger (beef, bacon, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese) and Faye’s Fries (like a cheese bread).
Our next meeting is Friday, February 13, 2026, 10:30 am to Noon. Bring your new creations of Prayer Pockets, Shawls, Lap Blankets, Twiddle Muffs, and Baptismal Gifts. If you enjoy knitting and crocheting, we would love for you to join us and learn more about this ministry. Thank you for your monetary and new yarn donations, dropped off at the Parish Office, to help us in this mission! The meeting location is near St. John's, with easy access and no stairs.
For location, directions, and more information, contact Diane Oakland at 414-617-0721, dianeoak@gmail.com.
Thank you for a Successful Open House!
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who helped make our recent School Open House such a wonderful success! A special thank you to the parishioners who volunteered their time and talents to prepare and serve the Pancake Breakfast, and to our Home and School Committee for sponsoring the event.
Your generosity and hospitality were greatly appreciated. We were excited to welcome 11 new families and 19 prospective students for school tours. We are grateful to the parishioners who toured the school and showed their continued support for Catholic Education. From our dedicated staff and volunteers to all who helped welcome guests, your involvement reflects the strong sense of community that makes our parish and school so special. Thank you for helping us share our mission and spirit with others!
"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.
Don’t forget to share it with friends and family to join in the fun: grouprai.se/davebusters69004m.
Pope’s Monthly Prayer Intention for February
This month, Pope Leo invites the universal Church to pray for children suffering from incurable diseases. He invites us to beseech God that these children and their families receive the medical care, love, and support they need, and that they may never lose strength or hope amid their trials. The Holy Father encourages us to grow in deeper compassion and to engage in concrete works of mercy on their behalf.
Let us entrust these children and their families to the powerful intercession of St. Raphael the Archangel, St. Blaise, St. Peregrine Laziosi, St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, St. Gerard Majella, St. Nicholas of Myra, St. Gianna Beretta Molla, St. Teresa of Calcutta, St. Jude Thaddeus, St. Rita of Cascia, and St. Philomena, and all the saints who intercede for the sick, the suffering, and those facing seemingly hopeless situations.
Let us pray: Loving God, we entrust to You children who suffer from incurable illness and the families who walk with them. Grant them comfort, compassionate care, and the strength of hope. Surround them with Your peace and with people who reflect Your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Circle of Grace Instruction
Parents and guardians of children and youth enrolled in our Religious Education program: Please note that catechists will present the annual Circle of Grace curriculum on Wednesday evening, February 4.
If you choose to opt your child or youth out of this instruction, please keep them home that evening, as no alternative programming will be available. Attendance at Religious Education on February 4 will be understood as parental consent for participation in the Circle of Grace lesson.
For additional information about the Circle of Grace program, please refer to the Flocknote previously sent or visit archmil.org/offices/safeguarding/educators.htm.
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Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time | Matthew 5:1–12a
Friends, our Gospel for today is one of the most beautiful and important in the New Testament: the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, the eight Beatitudes. Why is it so important? Because it is the Son of God telling us how to be happy. It is the one who can’t be wrong telling us how to achieve that which each of us most basically wants. What could be more compelling?
At the heart of Jesus’ program are these Beatitudes: “Blessed are the merciful” and “Blessed are the peacemakers.” These name the very heart of the spiritual program, for they name the ways that we participate most directly in the divine life.
One of the most important words to describe God in the Old Testament is chesed (tender mercy). The New Testament version of this is found in the First Letter of John: God is agape (love). Everything else we say about God should be seen as an aspect of this chesed and this agape. Chesed is compassion; agape is willing the good of the other. Therefore, if you want to be happy, desire to be like God. Do it, and you’ll be happy.
At the heart of Jesus’ program are these Beatitudes: “Blessed are the merciful” and “Blessed are the peacemakers.” These name the very heart of the spiritual program, for they name the ways that we participate most directly in the divine life.
One of the most important words to describe God in the Old Testament is chesed (tender mercy). The New Testament version of this is found in the First Letter of John: God is agape (love). Everything else we say about God should be seen as an aspect of this chesed and this agape. Chesed is compassion; agape is willing the good of the other. Therefore, if you want to be happy, desire to be like God. Do it, and you’ll be happy.
-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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