Hello St. Gabriel Families,

Check out the following headlines and links to stay updated on everything happening at St. Gabriel Parish School.

The headlines that are highlighted are NEW or UPDATED for this Gazette.

As you scroll towards the bottom of the Gazette, there are various messages/events/needs from our parish and school committees like the HSA (Home and School Association), ATHLETICS, ADULT & YOUTH MINISTRY, etc. Please continue to scroll down to the end of this email to see all that is happening at our vibrant school and parish!

2025-2026 School Supply List:

Already planning for the next school year? Take a peek at the student supply list so you can start shopping and organizing.

2025-2026 Student Supply List

2025-2026 School Registration:

Our school family continues to grow. We are still accepting registrations and giving school tours. Our current enrollment for the next school year is 142 students. If you know of any families interested, please direct them to either call the school during school hours (262-628-1711) or they can email me directly at klestina@sgabriel.org.

The late registration deadline is approaching quickly. Registrations after Thursday, May 15, will be charged a late registration fee of $200 per student.  

If you have not registered yet, please use the link below to do so. The form has links to the tuition information and a link to pay the $200 registration fee. Your registration is not complete until the fee is paid. The $200 fee will be deducted from your tuition bill. Please use the link below to register your children.

2025-2026 St. Gabriel Parish School Registration Form

Also, review the tuition-reducing programs listed on the form and consider getting involved by volunteering, becoming a member of one of our amazing committees, and/or joining us for one of our energetic school or athletic events. Check out all the opportunities on iVolunteer, and/or visit our school website. We are excited that our St. Gabriel family is growing and hope that your family continues to be a part of all we have to offer. 



2025-2026 Staff Update:

I am very pleased to share with everyone that we have accepted offers for our last early childhood position and our Spanish teacher position. This means all positions have been filled, and we have a complete staff for the 2025-2026 school year.

Please stay tuned for more information regarding the newest additions to our school staff. We will be collecting more information and publishing introductions early this summer.

Miss Littel, Mrs. Piotrowski, and Mrs. Skowbo Reception Date Change:

Due to a schedule conflict, the reception for Miss Littel, Mrs. Piotrowski, and Mrs. Skowbo is on Wednesday, May 14, instead of May 7. We hope everyone can join us after daily Mass.

If your children have had these teachers, we'd love to hear from you! Below is a link to a quick 3-question questionnaire for you to fill out. Please click below to help us plan this celebration!

https://forms.gle/YCQG8dLdHzesJ59M9

2025-2026 School Calendar:

Please see the link below for the 2025-2026 school year calendar.  

2025-2026 School Calendar

After School Care:

After-school care for MAY is now available. Please remember to sign up as we need time to plan accordingly to have adequate staffing.

Playground/Lunchroom Volunteer Program:

We still need help during our lunch hour. Please consider helping us out on a day-to-day basis. All available opportunities are listed in iVolunteer. Please see the link below for more details.

Day-to-Day Lunchroom/Playground Volunteer Sign-Up

$crip Certificates: We issued $360 in $crip credits distributed between 21 families participating in our $crip Program for the month of April. Special thanks to our families for participating in this tuition-reducing program. The $crip year has come to a close. Your next $crip Tuition Credit will appear in October and will include rebates earned from May 1-September 30.

$crip certificates are the perfect gift ideas for graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, and thank yous. $crip is available for purchase after the weekend Masses, and in the school office from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., or online.

There are also additional opportunities to volunteer to assist with the selling of $crip after weekend Masses or to assist with order entry of $crip on Monday mornings in the office from 9 a.m. -11 a.m. Please visit iVolunteer to sign up or contact Linda Schuh in the school office at (262) 628-1711 to help.

$25 Shady Lane gift certificates are back for a limited time until May 31. Order yours today from the school office or after a weekend Mass. They make a perfect Mother's Day gift and are just in time for spring plantings! New this year… Shady Lane Gift Certificates have a 25% rebate. If you purchase $100 Shady Lane $crip, you receive a $crip Tuition Credit of $12.50. The more you sell, the more you earn. In fact, consider taking our $crip Order Sheet to your Easter celebrations and selling gift certificates to your family and friends.

Interested in learning more about buying online certificates using the RAISE RIGHT app? Please contact Finance Manager, Laura Rogacki, in the Parish Business Office at (262) 628-1141 or lrogacki@stgabrielhubertus.org for the program code. 

Already have an account with RaiseRight? Online orders will be filled on Mondays and available to pick up after the weekend Masses. For any questions about the $crip program, please email Laura Rogacki.

Box Tops: We have received our Box Tops for Education rebate for $83. Special thanks to our families for participating in this program. We appreciate you for turning your grocery receipts into real money for St. Gabriel School!

Box Tops are worth $.10 each, and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies, or experiences the kids love! Did you know you can now connect your Walmart account for even easier fundraising? You can earn cash for your school without scanning receipts! See the app for more details.

iVolunteer Opportunities - YOU Make a Difference:

• Help at the May 9 Fish Fry
• Assist with the Scholastic Book Fair
• Help in the library on Wednesdays (the 2025 schedule is available here)
• Help on the playground or lunchroom

https://stgabrielhubertus.ivolunteer.com/

On the Calendar...

5/2 - HSA Middle School Dance

5/5-9 - Teacher Appreciation Week

5/9 - Fish Fry - Pre-order available NOW. Dine In & To-Go is open from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. You may also use CASH & CREDIT CARDS AT THE DOOR!

5/9 - Collection Ends for the 8th Grade Service Project (See more info below)

5/14 - DATE CHANGE - Reception after Mass to celebrate Mrs. Skowbo & Mrs. Piotrowski’s retirements and to recognize Miss Littel’s 25th year of teaching at St. Gabriel Parish School.

All ARE WELCOME! Light refreshments will be served.

5/14 - Spirit Groups Day

5/15 - May Crowning at School

5/15-5/23 - HSA Readathon

5/19-5/21 - Scholastic Book Fair - Volunteers Needed!

5/21- Grandparents Mass

5/23 - Inservice Day - No School

5/26 - Memorial Day - No School

6/3 - Spirit Group - Field Day in the Afternoon

6/5 - 8th Grade Graduation at 7 p.m.

6/5 - HSA will be providing lunch for students, CLICK TO ORDER

6/6 - HSA will be providing lunch for students, CLICK TO ORDER

6/9 - HSA will be providing lunch for students, CLICK TO ORDER

6/10 - Last Day of School - 11 a.m. Dismissal

Happy Easter,

Mrs. Kimerly Lestina

Principal

St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School

We nurture academic excellence while we

Proclaim the Word, Form Disciples, Live a Sacramental Life

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A lot is happening at the School and Parish and

check out what's happening in the classrooms!!

Heavenly Father,

We thank You for the gift of our school principals, who lead with wisdom, patience, and dedication.

Bless them with strength as they guide our students, teachers, and families in the light of Your truth and love.

May they always seek Your will, and serve with compassion, courage, and faith.

Grant them joy in their mission, peace in their hearts, and the grace to continue nurturing young minds

in Your name.

Through Christ our Lord,

Amen.

DATE CHANGE - Wednesday, MAY 14, after daily Mass.

Join Us for a Special Celebration!

St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School is thrilled to invite everyone to a joyous celebration in honor of three incredible educators who have dedicated their lives to shaping young minds and hearts in faith.

✨ Miss Littel – Celebrating 25 years of unwavering dedication and service at St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School!

✨ Mrs. Piotrowski & Mrs. Skowbo – Honoring their well-earned retirement after decades of shaping generations of students with love, wisdom, and faith.

Collectively, these remarkable women have devoted over 50 years to Catholic education, leaving a lasting impact on our school community. Their commitment to faith-filled learning, kindness, and excellence has enriched the lives of so many students and families.

Let’s come together to show our gratitude and appreciation for their years of service. Join us as we celebrate their legacy and share memories. We look forward to celebrating with you!

IN THE CLASSROOMS & AROUND

ST. GABRIEL CATHOLIC PARISH SCHOOL!

Dream, Laugh, Love – Our 8th Grade Project is Underway!

Our 8th-grade students continue to collect clothing, shoes, and soccer equipment for their annual service project, which will help support the children living in the Kibagare slums in Nairobi, Kenya.

Click the image below to view a slide show created by the 8th graders that shares more information about the Kibagare Slums in Kenya.

Collection Ends May 9

Let us come together as a community to support our 8th-grade class as they help the children in the Kibagare slums.

A group of St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School teachers proudly participated in their day of service by joining the Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s Annual Clean-Up in Menomonee Falls on Saturday.

Together, they collected bags of trash, helping to keep our rivers clean and beautiful.

Thank you for living out our mission of stewardship and service and for being a shining example to our students! Way to go!

On a day filled with joy, reverence, and celebration, St. Gabriel Catholic Parish and School had the distinct honor of welcoming Archbishop Jeffrey Grob for a very special visit yesterday, Wednesday, April 30

We began on a joyful note as Archbishop Grob led the congregation in singing a birthday song to our beloved Fr. Tim, whose birthday is yesterday.

The Archbishop then celebrated Mass with our parish and school community. Our fourth-grade students proudly and reverently assisted during the liturgy. Terrific job, kids!

After Mass, Archbishop Grob was presented with a special gift crafted by all of our students, followed by a warm reception in the Parish Hall with students and parishioners.

He then toured our school to witness firsthand how we are educating and forming young hearts and minds for lives of leadership, service, and excellence.

We are deeply grateful to Archbishop Grob for his time, his warm spirit, and his encouragement. His presence today was a blessing to all of us at St. Gabriel Catholic Parish and School.

You may view more images of the morning on our Facebook Page. They will soon be available on our website as well.

Thank you to all the volunteers to helped set up, serve, and clean up!

Watch a short video of Mass & Gift Presentation.

✝️The students created birthday cards for Fr. Tim's Birthday!✝️

Prayer for First Communicants

Heavenly Father,

We thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, truly present in the Holy Eucharist.

Bless our dear First Communicants of St. Gabriel Parish as they receive Your Body and Blood for the first time.

Fill their hearts with joy, faith, and a deep love for You.

May this Holy Communion strengthen them to walk always in Your light,

living as faithful witnesses of Your love.

Guide them, protect them, and keep them close to Your Sacred Heart forever.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Last Weekend's First Communicants

Jaxen Collins *

Carter Erler *

Emma Feucht

Adalynn Iverson

Evelyn Lechusz *

Levi Lehner

Myla Peeler

Nolan Poff *

Vivianna Busch *

Alaina Doubleday

Reese Hansen *

Lucille Macpherson

Izak Stater

Tyler Zimmerman

Bo Ditscheit *

Simon Jacoby

Joni Krekling

Leo Lang *

Lauren Neureuther*

Lauren Trahar *

Norah Walsh

This Weekend's First Communicants

Aubree Breimon 

Colton Dahl *

Madelyn  Erickson

James Hartzel *

Ryan (RJ)  Kreis *

Josie Rosenberg *

Henry Theiler

Jeffrey Schueller

Gannon Bindl *

Wyatt Helm *

Nash Kalupa

Chace Pelkowski *

Maya Petrenko

Colton Rife

Addison Rose

*St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School Students

It is also May Crowning at church this Sunday at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Professional Photographer Mark Frohna will be there to take pictures. He will also be back between the Masses next Sunday, Mother's Day, May 11, to take family portraits. 😁

St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School Parent Groups

School Advisory Commission Members

• Chairperson: Matt Marcellis
• Vice Chair: Heidi Woelfel
• Secretary: Jessica Ditscheit
• Members: Meghan Berndt, Jake Lechusz

Any questions, concerns, and/or suggestions may be sent to

stgabrielSAC@sgabriel.org

THIS IS THE LAST CALL TO RSVP FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE!

🌟 Join the Fun – Be Part of the HSA Team! 🌟

Nominations are officially open for Vice President of the Home and School Association (HSA)! 🎉

Want to make a difference, meet amazing people, and be a champion for our school? This is your chance! The VP role is a one-year term with a two-year commitment, as you’ll step into the President role in your second year.

Whether you’re ready to dive in yourself or know someone who’d be perfect for the role, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Nominate yourself or a friend today by emailing us at hsa@sgabriel.org. Let's keep making St. Gabriel’s a fantastic place for our students and families. 💛

Questions? Feel free to reach out — we’re happy to chat!



The Hawks teams had a great year! Looking forward to seeing everyone next year.

ALUMNI NEWS

Congratulations to our Christian Women Scholarship recipients — Emily G., St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School alumna Cassidy K., and Ava L.!

They were honored with Fr. Tim after the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday.

We are so proud of all you have accomplished and are excited to see where your journeys will take you! We wish all of our 2025 graduation class the best in their future & will keep them in our prayers.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported our fundraisers and contributed to making these scholarships possible. Your generosity continues to bless the future of our young leaders!

Congratulations also to 2024 St. Gabriel Parish School alumna Grace Parker—big sister to 6th-grader Claire—on earning 3rd place in the prestigious Casting Dreams competition!

Casting Dreams is a national program that gives students unique educational opportunities and real-world industry connections in casting design and production. Participants compete at the local, regional, and national levels.

Way to go, Grace! Your St. Gabriel family is cheering you on.

SUMMER EVENTS AT ST. GABRIEL PARISH & SCHOOL AND AROUND MKE

PARISH NEWS

LAST CALL for your Lenten Rice Bowls. Please place in the baskets in the Gathering Space by Sunday, May 4. Online donations are being accepted until Monday, May 5 using this link.

PRE-ORDERS are now OPEN for Spring 2025 Fish Frys!

Cash and Credit Cards are Accepted at the Door!

Our Parish Hall will open at 4:30 p.m. for indoor dining. Serving hot and fresh with a smile until 7 p.m., or while supplies last! Come dine with us; we hope to see you there!

Menu - 2-piece Cod Dinners are $13.

An additional piece of fish is $2.

• Fried & Breaded Cod
• Baked Cod (pre-order only - will not be for sale at the door)
• Potato Pancakes or French Fries
• Coleslaw
• Rye Bread
• Applesauce



Children’s Meal $6 - Homemade Mac & Cheese, Applesauce, Coleslaw, and Rye Bread.

All dine-in meals include a drink (milk, water, or coffee).

Cash bar and homemade desserts will also be available for purchase.

Pre-Orders (dine in or to go)

1) Visit our website to ‘Pre-Order'

2) Make your Selection and Checkout. Make sure to select the correct date for your order.

3) You can show your email confirmation on your phone when you arrive for dine-in or drive-thru. A printed copy is also accepted.

Dine In/To Go

1) Please park in our main Church Parking Lot and enter through the church front doors.

2) Follow the signs to the Parish Hall.

3) You may choose to dine in at our Parish Center or take your order to go.

Come dine with us; we hope to see you there!

Any questions, please reach out to Connie Helm at chelm@stgabrielhubertus.org

Volunteers are also needed to make this event a success! Visit iVolunteer HERE to help out.



We are hiring!

Director of Liturgy

Position Overview: The Director of Liturgy will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all liturgical activities within the parish, including planning and implementing liturgies, training liturgical ministers, and fostering a deeper sense of worship throughout the community.

We invite interested candidates to submit their resumes, along with a cover letter detailing their experience and qualifications for this vital role. More information can be found at the link below.

Associate Director of Child Ministry

Position Overview: The Associate Director of Child Ministry at St. Gabriel will play a key role in fostering the spiritual growth and development of children in our faith community. This position is designed for a passionate, experienced, and creative individual who is deeply committed to nurturing the faith of children and ensuring they grow in the love of Christ through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd® (CSG) Level 1, & Level 2 programs. The Associate Director will work closely with the Pastor and other ministry leaders to implement dynamic, engaging, and age-appropriate programs for children ages 3–11, supporting them as they take the first steps in their lifelong journey of faith.

More information is available on the parish website at the link below. We invite interested candidates to submit their resumes, along with a cover letter detailing their experience and qualifications for this vital role.

Accounts Payable Accountant

Position Overview: Our Accountant manages our accounts payable and payroll functions, as well as aiding our Finance Manager in database management. This position enjoys part-time and flexible hours, averaging 24-28 hours per week. We offer competitive hourly compensation based on education and experience. Visit the link below for more information.

Join Our Team!

Visit this link to learn more about the positions open at St. Gabriel Parish.

Cemetery Committee Seeks Volunteer with Landscape or Architectural Design Skills:

The St. Gabriel Cemetery Committee is currently seeking a volunteer with experience in landscape and/or architectural design. This individual will assist in planning and enhancing the beauty, functionality, and reverence of our sacred grounds.

If you have a background in this area and are willing to share your talents, we would love to hear from you. Your expertise will help us ensure that the cemetery remains

a peaceful and respectful resting place for our loved ones.

For more information or to express interest, please reach out to Dick Lemminger, Sr. at cell (414) 588-7125 or home (262) 628-1805.

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