Thursday, March 20, 2025

Friday, March 21st -

Stations of the Cross 2 pm

Friday, March 28th -

Stations of the Cross 2 pm

Panera Bread Restaurant Night

4 - 8 pm

Fish Fry

4 - 7 pm

Friday, April 4th -

Stations of the Cross 2 pm

Friday, April 11th -

Stations of the Cross 2 pm

Sunday, April 13th -

Cousins Sub Day 11am - 2 pm

Tuesday, April 15th -

April Birthdays - Out of Uniform

Thursday, April 17th -

Early Dismissal 11:00 am

Friday, April 18th - April 27th

Easter Break

Fish Fry

4 - 8 pm

Monday, April 28th -

Classes Resume

Wednesday, April 30th-

May 2nd

Outdoor Ed - Camp Edwards

Gr. 6,7,8

Sunday, May 3rd-1st Communion

Check out our online calendar here.

Family Prayer 

Third Sunday of Lent

Reading I : Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15

God's name is: "I AM WHO AM".

• In the first reading from Exodus, Moses questions God’s call.
• God’s answer, “I AM who Am” has lead believers to contemplate the meaning of God’s reply to Moses.
• Today’s passage shows that even in the moment of personal revelation, God remains a mystery.

Reading II : 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12

What is written about Moses is to help us.

• The reading from 1 Corinthians is Paul’s meditation on the fate of the people who were delivered in the Exodus.
• Not all of the people who were freed remained faithful to God.
• Paul stresses that being delivered from sin through Baptism is not enough. We must continue to turn back to God when we have turned away.

Gospel : Luke 13:1-9

Jesus tells us to repent.

• Today’s Gospel story was Jesus’ answer to those who judged others through the theory of retribution.
• Humans cannot see enough to judge God’s purpose in events.
• The parable illustrates God’s patience concerning human sin.

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

2 Timothy 1:6

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A Message from Mr. Oberdorf

May Crowning May 6, 2025 1:00

May Crowning will take place Tuesday, May 6 at 1:00. The time has been changed to during the school day so all of our students will be able to share in honoring Mary. Deacon Steve will be on hand to share his love of Mary. Please mark your calendars and join us. 

Please join us for Stations of the Cross

During Lent, our students lead us in the Stations of the Cross each Friday at 2:00. Please join us for the Stations of the Cross. If you do attend, please use the Adoration door on the southside of the building to enter.  

Schedule for leading Stations of the Cross:

3/21 - Gr. 7

3/28 - Gr. 6

4/4 - Gr. 5

4/11 - Gr. 4

Monday Morning Prayer Service

Each Monday morning we start our week with a prayer service in our gym. Students sit with their buddies. The prayer service is prepared by our teachers and different classes lead it each week. The prayer service starts shortly after 7:45 as students need time to transition from their classrooms to the gym. It is a great way to start our week. 

I would like to extend an invitation to you to join us for our Monday morning prayer services. Please feel free to join us each Monday for prayer. If interested in praying with us, please drop your student off in the car line before 7:45 so they are on time for school. Then circle around the building to the south lot, park and enter through door #6. Please sign in at the office and head to the gym. Chairs will be set up for you. Feel free to join us any Monday for the rest of the year. 

Catholic Youth Rally

Our 6th -8th grade students attended the Catholic Youth Rally hosted by Arise MKE at Carroll College on March 14th. It was an engaging opportunity to encounter Christ, not only with their classmates, but over 1100 other Catholic students from Wisconsin.It was a powerful and prayerful worship experience for our middle school students. The worship band, The Scally Brothers, performed throughout the morning and their positive message of faith was shared with all in attendance. The keynote speaker and hip hop artist, Connor Flanagan, shared his encounters with Christ through his stories and his music. The message for the day was for all in attendance to grow closer with God. There was a great opportunity for all us to grow closer to Jesus when all in attendance participated in Adoration. It was great to see our students celebrate their faith throughout the day. 

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest

The Knights of Columbus Council 524 Free Throw Contest was held on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The winners at the council level will advance to the district level.

A list of the Council 524 winners from St. John the Evangelist is below. 

Boys Age 14 - Jaden H. 

Boys Age 13 - Noah S.

Boys Age 12 - Dirk Wichgers 

Boys Age 11 Mace T.

Boys Age 10 - Jaxson M.

Boys Age 9 - Benjamin Z. 

Thursday Folder

April Lunch Menu

Please return with your children's choices circled

No later than March 24th



Pops Popcorn Fundraiser

Please complete the order form and return to school with payment. The order form is in today's folder

Due April 4th

Reminders

Lunch Change March 31

On Monday, March 31 there is a lunch change. The lunch on March 31 will be glazed chicken legs with cornbread. The original menu for March 31 was turkey dog on bun. 

SJE National Junior Honor Society Lent Collection

As part of our Lenten experience, the NJHS has invited the SJE community to participate in our service-learning project, Be Merciful Compassion in Action, to benefit Catholic Charities and other local food pantries and shelters. 

Please see the flyer for items that are being collected each week. Hopefully your child can earn some money to help with the cost of donating requested items at least one week during our Lenten collection.

Fish Fry Help Needed Friday, March 28, 2025 4:00-7:00

Volunteers are needed for our first fish fry of Lent. Help is needed on March 27th for setup.  We also need help during the fish fry and for cleanup on March 28th. It is a great opportunity for students in grades 5-8 to earn service hours.  Please sign up using the link below. 

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094AA8AA22A0FE3-51927068-fish

Tuition Grant Forms

We have several options to help those families struggling to pay tuition if you do not qualify for the Choice program.

You are welcome to apply for all that you might qualify for. Click on this link

Angel Fund is currently on the website, and the application is due May 9, 2025.

St. Gerard Fund is currently on the website, and the application is due no later than April 7, 2025.

St. John the Evangelist/Fr. Grom Scholarship Fund is currently on the website, and the application is due May 9, 2025.



If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 414-321-8540.

Register for the 2025-26 School Year

Registration for the 2025-26 school year is happening now. Registration paperwork has been sent home in prior Thursday folders. If you have any questions, please contact the school office. Thank you for choosing SJE for your family.

MPCP and WPCP CHOICE Registration Opened

Parents may apply for the Wisconsin Choice (WPCP) between February 3 and April 17th.

Open period for the Milwaukee Choice (MPCP) will run from March 1 - March 20th.

Families must reapply to the program each year. Please log into the Choice website and complete this process as soon as possible.

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has posted a number of resources for Choice schools and parents for the upcoming 2025-26 student application process.

Resources For Parents: https://dpi.wi.gov/choice

• Link to Online Parent Application
• Application Process Presentation
• Overview of Private School Choice Programs in Wisconsin Handout (available in English and Spanish)
• Application Guidelines for Parents Handout (available in English and Spanish)
• Frequently Asked Questions for Parents (available in English and Spanish)
• Online Parent Application Print Screens
• School Lists and Contact Information
• Residency Documentation Guidance for Parents
• Alternative Residency Documentation Form
• 2025-26 Income Limits

Spirit Wear Sale for Track and Futsal

Our final spirit wear sale for the 2024-25 school year is happening now! There is new merchandise for futsal and track season. The forms are shown below. If you click on either one, they are linked to the order form.

One is to check out and order futsal spirit wear and the other is focused on track. The last day to order is March 20th.

To register online here:https://chestertonacademymke.org/camp-chesterton by May 15. Cost of $50.00 includes T-shirt and lunch.

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.

View a listing of upcoming safe environment education sessions.

You must complete this class in order to volunteer in 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