Thursday, December 18, 2025

Thursday, December 18th -

1:00 pm Christmas Program

6:30 pm Christmas Program

Monday, December 22nd

to

Sunday, January 4th

Christmas Break

Monday, January 5th -

Back to School

Sunday, January 11th -

Cousins Sub Day

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Monday, January 12th -

8th Grade Formal Pictures

Monday, January 19th -

No School

Tuesday, January 20th -

January Birthdays

Out of Uniform Day

Sunday, January 25th-

Saturday, January 31st

Catholic Schools Week

Sunday, January 25th -

SJE Open House

10:00 am - 12:00 noon

SJE Online Calendar

Family Sunday Readings 



Fourth Sunday of Advent

Reading I : Isaiah 7:10-14

She shall name him Immanuel.

• Isaiah’s message to Ahaz is to watch for signs of God’s work.
• The sign Isaiah describes, that a virgin shall be with child is used in the Gospel of Matthew to show Mary’s virginal conception of Jesus as a fulfillment of this text.
• The name of the child, Emmanuel means “God with us.”

Reading II : Romans 1:1-7

In him we have been given the gift of being apostles.

• In the introduction to the Letter to the Romans, Paul reflects on the identity of Jesus.
• Jesus is a son of David “according to the flesh”—thus he is the Christ, the Messiah.
• Jesus is also the Son of God. Through his Resurrection, he has acquired the title Lord.

Gospel : Matthew 1:18-24

God is with us.

• Matthew gives a genealogy for Jesus that assures us that Jesus is a son of David, because his legal father, Joseph, is of the house of David.
• In today’s Gospel, Joseph is also instructed to trust.
• The name Jesus is related to the Hebrew word “savior.”

"Live a life that reflects God's love."

Romans 12:10

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A Message from Mr. Oberdorf 

Merry Christmas!

On behalf of myself and the school staff, we would like to wish each of you a most blessed Christmas season. We hope each of you and your families are blessed with peace and joy during this holiday season and the new year. Merry Christmas!

Christmas Concert 12/18/25 6:30

Our Christmas concert will be December 18. The evening performance starts at 6:30. Doors will open at 6:00. Students and guests will enter at this time. Parents please take your child’s coat to your seat with you to help keep the bleacher area safe as students move to and from the stage. Your children should sit in the bleachers with their class upon entering the gym. Merry Christmas and enjoy the show!

Christmas Concert Dress

December 18 is a school uniform day. Students should come to school in uniform. Uniforms will be worn for the afternoon Christmas concert performance. For the evening performance students should wear their Sunday best. No jeans or t-shirts please. 

The Christmas Concert Premier Seat Raffle Winners

The results are in for the Christmas Concert Premier Seat Raffle. The following families have secured 8 seats in the first 3 rows for the greatest Christmas concert held at SJE this year. 

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who participated in the raffle.

First Mass of Christmas Eve

Earlier this fall, we received a message from Archbishop Grob stating that, if needed for pastoral reasons, he would grant parishes a dispensation to celebrate the First Mass of Christmas Eve at an earlier time. Father Michael requested this dispensation, given the needs, particularly those of the ministries involved in all of our Christmas Masses. He granted our request, so our First Mass on Christmas Eve, December 24, will be at 3:00 p.m. instead of the usual 4:00 p.m. For those who attend this Mass, please mark your calendars

Mrs. Kazik was Nominated

Catholic Financial Life's “Give Back” Contest honors teachers for their remarkable dedication to transforming their students' lives. One of our very own St. John’s Parish School teachers, Mrs. Kazik, was nominated. You may vote for her once per day per device through Friday, December 19. 

Also, if your child has been in Mrs. Kazik's second-grade class, please share your thoughts when voting, as these stories and comments are taken into consideration by the judges, as well as the vote tally. 

Three outstanding teachers will each receive a $500 cash prize, and their schools will receive a $4,000 donation to support their mission. Let's get Mrs. Kazik into the top three. 

Vote online Monday, December 15th through Friday December 19th! https://www.catholicfinanciallife.org/givebackcontest

SHARE this link with your friends and family!

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Support Our Amazing School?

St. John the Evangelist is pumped to launch our Dave & Buster’s Power Card Fundraising Campaign! 

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.

Basketball Season- Concession Stand Help

Volunteers are needed to help in our concession stand and collect admissions. If your child is playing basketball you are required to work a concession stand shift. Please sign up for your shift today.  

There are opportunities available for students in grades 5-8 to complete service hours. If you and/ or your middle school child are interested in helping out please use the link below to sign up today. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E48ABA82AA7F85-60606944-basketball

THURSDAY FOLDER

There will be no folder this week.

REMINDERS



Christmas Concert

Thursday, December 18th

Afternoon performance at 1:00 pm

Evening performance at 6:30 pm

Are you interested in being a volunteer at SJE?

Register for Safe Environment

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has a partnership with Catholic Mutual Group to provide Safe Environment Education.

All participants must register online. If interested, please register on the archdiocesan website https://www.archmil.org/home.

To view a listing of upcoming safe environment education sessions.

Scroll down to the Blue Safe Environment bar. You will want to register for an upcoming safe environment education session. Click on View list of upcoming safe environment education sessions to pick your session.

Click on CMG Connect to register for training, and follow the instructions under "I am a New Volunteer," "Chaperone," "Parent Volunteer," or "Catechist."

You must complete this class to volunteer at the school or accompany students on any field trips.

Scrip is available at all weekend Masses or during regular business hours at the parish office. You may also use the RaiseRight App (below).

Scrip Order Form

Download the RaiseRight app to reload cards, purchase e-cards, or purchase physical cards. Contact the Parish Office or School Office for the enrollment code.

St. John the Evangelist School

 "Go Out and Set Your Soul on Fire for God!"

414-321-8540

www.sje.k12.wi.us