We welcome the following family and individuals who have joined our parish: Priciliano & Nicole Saavedra and their sons, Damian & Sebastian, and Judith Zielke.

We celebrate the child who has recently been baptized: Henry Peter Cannistra.

And we mourn those who have died recently: Moises Nazario, Brian Kalupa, Larry Larson, and Fern Felski.

This past Sunday, Boy Scout Troop 601 celebrated four new Eagle Scouts, two of whom are from our parish: Tyler Jambor and Greg Popowycz. They were recognized and celebrated for their years of involvement with the Scouts. To become an Eagle Scout, one requirement is to select an approved project and help organize and implement it. For his project, Tyler chose to refurbish the School Garden, rebuilding new garden boxes that had been decomposing over the past 10 years of use. Greg chose to build park benches for one of the local parks. We congratulate them both on their years of scouting and their many accomplishments.

Many parents take part in the scouts and help make it the success that it is. I do want to recognize a parishioner and parent who takes a very active role in the scouts program: Tyler’s Dad, Steve Jambor.

Each week during Lent, our parish will celebrate a different theme designed to help you journey through the 40 days of Lent with intention, reflection, and spiritual renewal. The theme of the first week was “Repentance and Renewal, Turning Back to God with a Sincere Heart.” We were encouraged to begin each day with a short prayer of surrender and end with a gratitude list. The suggested Scripture reading for Week One was Psalm 51:10, “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” Now that we are beginning our second week, the theme is “Humility and Trust, Letting go of Pride and Control.” 

In the coming week, we are asked to invite God to guide our decisions and soften our hearts. Spend five to ten minutes each day in silent prayer, simply listening with our hearts. The Scripture suggested for Week Two is Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” 

 

Invite your family and friends to join us in our Lenten Mission with Fr. Jim Kubicki, SJ, “Our Baptismal Call to Be Priests, Prophets, and Kings” on Monday, March 16, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a reception in the Hall afterwards. The Mission continues on Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 18, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

There's still time to sign up for the book study on Let Beauty Speak: The Art of Being Human in a Culture of Noise by Jimmy Mitchell. Let Beauty Speak is full of personal stories and rich theology that will inspire us to become saints as we grow in a deeper appreciation for the beauty of our faith and strive to incorporate it into our daily lives. 

This book study will take place every other Saturday morning, starting March 14, here at St. John's after the 8:00 am Mass in the Rectory Room A. If you can't attend all the sessions, you can still sign up and join us for the ones you can make it to. The dates are March 14, March 28, April 11, and April 25. Refreshments will be provided, and the book costs $17. A sign-up sheet is available via Google Forms. If you've already signed up on the physical sheet, there's no need to sign up again online. 

On the electronic sign-up sheet, you'll see an option to either purchase the book yourself or pay me in advance to order it. The deadline to sign up is March 7. Hope to see you there!

Parishioners are asked to support our school chapter of the National Junior Honor Society by donating various items during Lent. 

Only NEW products can be accepted, and they are collecting for both children and adults. You may bring your donations to the Church and leave them in the marked boxes in the Narthex or bring them to the parish office during the work week. The products collected will change each week. Please see the flyer below.

Thank you for your generosity. Items will be given to Robyn’s Nest, Kathy’s House, and the Milwaukee Diaper Mission. 

The St. John’s Chapter of the Holy Name Society will gather for Corporate Communion at the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 8. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 a.m. The Scouts and their families will be their guests. A breakfast will follow in the Church Hall. All men of the Parish (and their sons) are invited to join the Holy Name Society.

The Christian Women Society will be gathering on Thursday, March 12 in the Church Hall at 4:00 p.m. for a baked potato bar meal. Ladies are asked to bring their almsgivings items to donate to the Benedict Center, the provider of our guest speaker for the evening.

St. John the Evangelist is pumped to continue our Dave & Buster’s Power Card Fundraising Campaign until March 9, 2026! 

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.

To stay updated, join our SJE Adult Formation Flocknote or follow us on Facebook. 

We are currently seeking Adorers for several different hours during the week, with many options to fit your weekly schedule! Please consider an hour during the day, the evening, or overnight. 

If you are looking for some quiet time to be with Our Lord, please call or text Mary-Eileen Swart at (414) 687-3512 if you are interested.

If you miss the Livestream, you can watch the upload of each Mass on our YouTube channel.