Thursday, April 3, 2025

Safe Environment Week March 30th - April 6th

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 -

Fish Fry 4 - 8 pm

Friday, April 18th - April 27th

Easter Break

Monday, April 28th -

Classes Resume

Wednesday, April 30th-

May 2nd

Outdoor Ed - Camp Edwards

Gr. 6 and 7

Saturday, May 3rd-1st Communion 10:30 am

Check out our online calendar here.

Family Prayer 

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Reading I : Isaiah 43:16-21

God makes a new way for us.

• After exile in Babylon, the Jews were allowed to return to Jerusalem.
• The Jewish people were aware that the trip back to Jerusalem would be arduous and lead them to a devastated county in need of rebuilding.
• In today’s first reading, the prophet encourages the people to accept deliverance in this new exodus.

Reading II : Philippians 3:8-14

Freedom is knowing Christ Jesus.

• In his letter to the Philippians, Paul speaks of a different kind of liberation.
• Jewish Christians in Philippi insisted that Christians, including Gentiles, could be saved only by keeping all the prescriptions of Jewish law.
• Paul insists that salvation comes not through scrupulous observance of the law but through faith in Christ and his resurrection.

Gospel : John 8:1-11

Who is without sin and can throw the first stone.

• In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees, intent on trapping Jesus, present a woman accused of adultery to him.
• Jesus did not contradict the law nor declare the woman guiltless.
• Instead, he forgave the repentant sinner and confronted her accusers with their own sinfulness.

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

2 Timothy 1:6

SJE Facebook Link

A Message from Mr. Oberdorf

Safe Environment Week March 30th - April 6th

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee recognizes March 30th–April 6th as Safe Environment Awareness Week. Each year in the month of April, which is recognized around the country as child abuse prevention month, we dedicate a week to elevating the general awareness of the Church’s efforts to keep our children safe. We want people to know that we are committed to maintaining safe environments in our parishes and schools through adult child abuse prevention training; criminal background checks for all clergy, volunteers working with minors, and employees; safety training for children in each grade level; and adhering to all mandatory reporting requirement laws. 

Proclamation for Safe Environment

https://www.archmil.org/ArchMil/Resources/SAFE/ENGLISHProclamationforSafeEnvironmentWeek2025.pdf

USCCB Flyer on 10 Tips for Protecting Children from Abuse and Offering Assistance to Victims/Survivors

https://www.usccb.org/resources/10-tips-bulletin-insert.pdf

USCCB Flyer on Abuse Warning Signs

https://www.usccb.org/about/communications/bishops-resources/upload/warning-signs-bulletin-insert.pdf

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:

4/4 - Gr. 5

4/11 - Gr. 4

Concession stand help is needed for our futsal season.

We host games this weekend and still need help. Please click on the link below to see how you can help this weekend or in the future. If your child is playing futsal, concession stand help is mandatory. Thanks in advance for your help. 

Please use the link below to sign up today

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094AAAA922AAFD0-55986462-2025#/

Thursday Folder

Summer Garden Help Needed

We are looking for people/families to volunteer some time and talent this summer in our SJE Garden. We are looking for volunteers to work in the vegetable garden (between the church and parish office).

Please sign up as a family to help.

Return the form by May 9th.

Family Registration Forms

If you have not filled in your final registration forms for the 2025-26 school year, they will be in your folder today.

Family Envelopes for Tuition or Afterschool Care

If you have an outstanding balance on either tuition or ASC you will receive an envelope from the parish office.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Denise Kasulke at 414-321-1965

Reminders

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.

Don't Forget!!

Pop’s Popcorn Fundraiser Due April 4

Popcorn! Popcorn! Popcorn! Please continue to send in your orders for the popcorn fundraiser. The order form was in last week’s Thursday folder. If you need a replacement order form please contact the school office. 

If you have any questions please contact Lauren Koier at koierle@gmail.com. 



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. 

Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive for People with Special Needs

Students are needed to help with The Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive for People with Special Needs before and after Masses on April 5th and 6th. Students will sell tootsie rolls to parishioners under the guidance of the knights. Consider signing up for both before and after the Mass you attend. Please use the link below to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094AA8AA22A0FE3-45054289-knights



SJE National Junior Honor Society Lent Collection

Please see the list of items that are being collected each week. 

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 April 1 - April 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

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