Thursday, October 31, 2024

Friday, November 1st -

All Saints Day

VIP/Grandparents Day

Friday, November 8th -

No School

Sunday November 10th -

Cousins Sub Day 11-2pm

Thursday, November 14th -

DSHA Theatre Trip Gr. 6-8

Friday November 15th -

Family Rosary Night 6-7 pm

Check out our online calendar here.

Family Prayer 



Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I : Deuteronomy 6:2-6

Be blessed by keeping the Commandments.

• Today Jews and Christians will speak with one voice, as we are graced with the same reading in our assemblies.
• Israel considers the relationship with God to be as powerful as the bond between spouses or between parent and child.
• The importance of the command is illustrated by the instructions of keeping it in one’s heart and mind.
• Love is the obvious demand of the relationship.

Reading II : Hebrews 7:23-28

Jesus makes intercessions for us.

• In the first covenant there were many priests offering many sacrifices, and they passed away.
• The sacrifice of Jesus is the only sacrifice necessary in the new covenant.
• The Father appoints Jesus as permanent high priest, who will never pass away.
• What is true for us today will also be true for those who follow us.

Gospel : Mark 12:28b-34

Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind and strength; and love your neighbor as yourself.

• This is a reaffirmation of the First Commandment.
• In the synagogues the words are chanted with special tone, so that no one can miss them.
• This is a proclamation, not a lesson.
• Love is proclaimed again with Jesus’ New Commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves.

SJE Facebook Link

A Message from Mr. Obersdorf

Miraculous Medals

During the Monday morning prayer service, the students of Saint John’s learned about the Miraculous Medal.  They were told that in the year 1830, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Catherine Labouré and revealed the Miraculous Medal, also known as the Medal of the Immaculate Conception.  Mary appeared in the Motherhouse of the Daughters of Charity in Paris, France, and stood on a globe with rays of light coming from her hands. The inscription "O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee" surrounded her. Mary told Catherine to have a medal struck based on the vision. The reverse side of the medal features the letter "M" with a cross above it, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary below. Mary promised that those who wore the medal with faith would receive her protection and graces, especially if they wore it around their neck. She also said that those who prayed with devotion would be under her special protection. After having heard this story, the students of Saint John’s were overjoyed at being given Miraculous Medals, blessed by Father Michael.  They know that their Mother, Mary, loves them and is watching over them.  They lovingly display their medals daily, from the youngest to the oldest.  We thank God for the gift of His Mother and her intercession through the Miraculous Medal.  O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Craft Fair Help Needed

Our 2024 Craft Fair takes place on 11/9 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Our school is transformed into a holiday marketplace with over 70 vendors. Christian Women and Home and School organize the event, but we still need your help! Students in grades 5-8 in need of service hours may assist with setup on 11/7/24, 11/8/24, and cleanup on 11/9/24.

Please use the link below to browse through all of the opportunities to volunteer.

Please email Cassandra Wagner (cassandra.hirsch@yahoo.com) with any questions. 

Please click on the link below to see how you can help

2024 Craft Fair

Grandparents/ VIP Day Reminder 11/1/24 Mass 10:00

Grandparents/VIP Day is Friday, November 1. The day starts with Mass at 10:00. The church doors will open at 9:30. 

Trunk or Treat

We had our annual Trunk or Treat event sponsored by our outstanding Home and School Committee. Over 30 families decorated their trunks and handed out candy. We had a photo booth thanks to our 5th grade teacher Mr. Payant and caramel apples and hot chocolate courtesy of our Home and School Committee. The smiles, laughter, costumes, trunk decorations, treats, and fun made it a great community event. To see pictures of the fun, please check out our Facebook page. 

Facebook link

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063321523652

Trunk or Treat Trunk Decoration Winners

We had some outstanding trunk decorations at our Trunk or Treat event. Thank you to all of you who decorated your trunks and handed out candy. A member of the Home and School Committee chose winners for the trunk decoration contest. The winning families will receive an out of uniform pass for their children. 

The winners of the trunk or treat trunk decorating contest are:

1st Place, *Mario Castle* The Ognenoff Family

2nd Place, *Beetlejuice* The Tervoort Family

3rd Place, *Jurassic World* The Condecon- Acker family

Thursday Folder

Nothing Bundt Cakes Fundraiser

Orders are due on November 14th with payment

All checks are payable to: St. John the Evangelist School

Reminders

Grandparent/VIP Day

Friday, November 1st

DSHA - The Lightning Thief Play-Grades 6-8

Thursday, November 14th

Art to Remember Fundraiser

School Fundraiser Information: This semester, our school is participating in a unique fundraising program with Art to Remember that gives you the opportunity to purchase keepsake items with your child's artwork on them. The best part is that every keepsake order supports our school.



Just head to ArtToRemember.com and search for your child’s name, enter their online order code, or upload artwork from home and start shopping!

Don’t Miss Out! Now is the time to place your order for custom keepsake products featuring your child’s artwork. These items make great gifts for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and any other important person in your child’s life.

The deadline to order is November 1 Go to ArtToRemember.com to place your order.

Don't Forget Calendar raffle

The Calendar Raffle is one of our most profitable fundraisers sponsored by the Home and School Association, and is the only annual fundraiser in which we strive for 100% participation. Each SJE school family is asked to sell seven calendars.The cost per calendar is $20. The purchaser gets 365 chances to win! 

Early bird raffle for SJE families! Turn in all 7 calendar stubs and payment by November 7, 2024 and be entered into a drawing to win $100!



• All stubs and payments (cash or checks payable to St. John the Evangelist School) must be returned to the school office by November 15, 2024. Put them in an envelope labeled “Calendar Raffle” along with your family name.

Soccer/ Volleyball Thank you

Thank you to Denelle Bartoshevich for being our athletic director. Thank you for the countless hours you have put in to provide great opportunities for our student/ athletes. Thank you for leading the athletic committee in putting our teams together, finding coaches, and being our league representative. 

Thank you to our soccer coaches Doug Stone, Lauren Koier, Sarah Martinez, Lauren Zidek, Mikayla Januchowski, and our volleyball coaches Crystal Januchowski, Retha and Tony Hess for volunteering to work with our student athletes. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

A huge thank you to Steve Jambor for maintaining our fields, preparing them for play, and helping with cleanup after the season. 

Thank you to Lauren Zidek, parent coordinator, for collecting physicals. 

A big shout out to our concession stand supervisors Betty Schmidt, Cassandra Wagner, Judith Phillips, Denelle Bartoshevich, Ashley Pitcher, and James Pitcher for all of their hard work and dedication throughout the season. There was always at least one concession stand supervisor on the grounds for each game played. The supervisors were also there before and after games each day for setup and cleanup. You are awesome!

Thank you to anyone who helped our soccer season be a success. It takes many volunteers to make our soccer and volleyball seasons happen. There were many hours to cover in the concession stand and many of you stepped up to help out. I am sure I am probably missing some big thank yous but please know whatever you did, no matter how big or small, your efforts are greatly appreciated.

 Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Your Fall Sports Pictures are Now Available to Order

Fall sports pictures are now available!

Online ordering available at:

https://AccessMyEvent.com/GV6FG7

Each team has a unique password. Online ordering available until November 15.

K5-1st Soccer:  SoccerK51

2nd Grade Soccer: Soccer2

St. John - 3rd & 4th Grade Soccer: Soccer34

St. Greg - 3rd & 4th Grade Soccer: Greg34

5th & 6th Grade Soccer: Soccer56

7th & 8th Grade Soccer: Soccer78

5th Grade Volleyball: Volleyball5

6th Grade Volleyball: Volleyball6

8th Grade Volleyball: Volleyball8

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