Third Sunday of Easter
May 4/5, 2019
In today’s Gospel, we find the Apostles dejected and discouraged following the death of our Lord. Poor Peter decides to throw in the towel on the whole disciple thing and go back to his old way of life, declaring, “I’m going fishing.” Upon hearing this, the other disciples follow him.
How easy it is for all of us to backslide on changes we have made in our lives, especially when it comes to our spiritual lives. However, look at how Jesus treats the disciples during their “backslide.” He is right there with them in the midst of it, already waiting for them on the shore when they come back from their unsuccessful return to the fishing business (after abandoning their mission as disciples). Our Lord greets them tenderly, gives them some fishing pointers, and then prepares their breakfast. How gracious He is to them!
He is just as gracious today. When we find ourselves “out at sea,” discouraged by our failures or for squandering the gifts God has given us, or simply by a lack of progress in our faith life, Jesus is with us! He is calling to us from the shore to come back to Him without shame or embarrassment, but with hope-filled trust in His steadfast love. He never tires of offering “do-overs” if we just keep returning to Him.
This constant process of turning back to the Lord, of reevaluating our goals and priorities as we aim for Heaven, is the essence of a stewardship way of life. Let us take heart as we continue our journey today, secure in the knowledge that Jesus is beside us every step of the way.
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Marriage & Family Matters
Friday, May 3, 2019
Please join us for an Hour of Prayer as we strengthen our families and community. Adoration is simply to show our love for Jesus and to adore Him in the Eucharist and allow Him to love us.
The purpose of a family adoration hour is to welcome families and to help children learn to adore Christ present in the Eucharist. Children, as well as all present, are lead through the adoration by a priest, deacon, or lay person.
6:00 P.M. in Church followed by open gym at 7:00 P.M.
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First Saturday Confession
Just a reminder that Saturday, May 4, is the First Saturday of the month. In addition to Reconciliation on Saturday morning after the 8:00 A.M. Mass, Confession will be available at 3:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. in the church. Reconciliation is a great way to keep ourselves firmly united with God, as well as an opportunity to receive grace, to turn from sin, and believe ever more deeply in God's generous Mercy.
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CDs from Augustine Institute
Did you know we have CDs (and other items) located in the narthex? Each week we will highlight one of the available CDs.
Cost is $4 each.
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When you hear the word “addiction”, what typically comes to mind? Needles? Alcohol? Pills? As
Jim Owens, MA, LPC
explains, addiction is much simpler, including everything from substances to technology, screen time, work, shopping, and even sugar. Addictions and distractions are used to manage pain—but in the process, end up damaging our brains, our relationships, and our ability to find lasting happiness. Jim gives scientific evidence and practical advice for overcoming wounds, to help hurt people become healed people.
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Help Mom refresh her closet for spring and summer. Does she have a favorite store where she shops ? Does she have a favorite type of shoe? Whatever it is, we’ve got scrip for that. Click
here to view and print our order form. We order on Mondays and have them ready to be picked up no later than Thursday each week.
May 4/5 and May 18/19 will be the upcoming SCRIP weekends. As always, SCRIP is available in the Parish Office during regular business hours.
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This program allows .5% of your regular shopping on Amazon to be donated to St. John the Evangelist.
If you purchase Scrip, St. John's receives an additional 2.25%. That's 2.75% of your purchases to St. John's if you are already shopping Amazon.
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Become a Firecracker Backer!
Make a contribution to this year's fireworks display.
Categories for Sponsorship:
- Platinum: $500
- Gold: $250
- Silver: $150
- Bronze: $100
- Copper: $50
The deadline for Sponsorship is June 30, 2019.
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What's Happening in Our School
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Restaurant Fundraiser
Click
here or on the image below to download the flyer.
We hope to see you there!
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Respect Life Rose Sale
Mother's Day is a time to remember who we can thank for giving us life, our mothers. She is the heartbeat of the family and our source of God's creation. She is a solid reminder modeled after our Blessed Mother when she said yes to life.
Our annual Rose Sale will take place on May 11 & 12 after all the Masses to honor these women! This will be St. John's 35th Annual Rose Sale which started in 1984. We want you to use these beautiful long stem red roses, the symbol of life, to express that everlasting thank you to your mothers for saying "Yes" to God's creation plans!
The Respect Life Committee
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The newsletter is published on Wednesdays. Articles for each week's publication are due on Mondays at noon.
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"Remember God's Will in Yours!"
Please keep the needs of St. John the Evangelist in mind as you do your estate planning. For information on how to include the parish as a beneficiary, contact the Parish Office at 414-321-1965.
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