What's Happening
at St. John's
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Cold and Flu Season
As the cold and flu season is upon us, a reminder to please stay home if you have a runny nose, cough, sneezing, and/or fever. With the Live Stream, we can stay connected to the parish when we are “under the weather.” Also, please be sure to continue to use the hand sanitizer provided as you come into the church.
Introducing: Flocknote
In the next few months, we will be changing email providers from Constant Contact to Flocknote, which will allow us more creativity in our communications. We can not only send email newsletters and text messages to our parish members, our 'flock,’ but also get feedback from members. Whether it’s a lengthy newsletter, or a short, quick announcement, our parish members can reply to notes we send out, RSVP to events, and even take polls. We will have more details as we get closer to the changeover date.
November Anointing of the Sick
The Anointing of the sick for the month of November will take place on Saturday, October 30, after the 4:30 p.m. Mass. If you have a chronic illness or will be having surgery in November, this is the best time to receive the sacrament of the sick.
Evangelization Committee
The Evangelization Committee will hold its first meeting on Saturday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. in the basement of the parish office in Room A. Evangelization is proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ in the community of the Church, through the power of the Holy Spirit. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops explains evangelization as follows:
“The fruits of evangelization are changed lives and a changed world—holiness and justice, spirituality and peace. The validity of our having accepted the Gospel does not only come from what we feel or what we know; it comes also from the way we serve others, especially the poorest, the most marginal, the most hurting, the most defenseless, and the least loved.
An evangelization that stays inside ourselves is not an evangelization into the Good News of Jesus Christ.
We know that the word ‘evangelization’ sometimes raises uncomfortable images for Catholics—especially in the culture of the United States, where evangelism has sometimes meant only an individual response to enthusiastic preaching, a style of mass religion, a contrived way to recruit new members, or, at its worst, a way to play on people’s needs. Still, we use the word ‘evangelization’ because its root meaning is ‘Gospel’ (Good News) and because it calls us, even if it is uncomfortable, to live the faith of our baptism more openly and to share it more freely.”
November Eucharistic All-Night Vigil
of Reparation & Prayer
Mark your calendars! The November Eucharistic All-Night Vigil of Reparation and Prayer will begin on Friday night, November 5, 2021, at our parish. Confessions will be heard from 7 to 8 p.m. and after each Priest speaker. The Vigil Opening Mass begins at 8:00 p.m., followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament all evening, talks on the vigil theme, Rosaries, and various other devotions. The Vigil is open to the public. Come spend one hour or stay all night if you can. These All-Night Vigils began in September of 1965 to answer our Lady’s call at Fatima to pray and do Penance for World Peace and for the Conversion of Sinners. The Vigil concludes with Mass at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2021.
Any questions, please call 414-254-2790.
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24-Hour Perpetual Adoration
St. John’s is fortunate to have 24-hour Perpetual Adoration. Please take advantage of this beautiful opportunity to stay close to God in these difficult times. Hand sanitizer is available in the Adoration entrance (south side of Church), and we ask that you practice social distancing and stay at least six feet from others while in Church.
There are three open hours
Tuesdays-
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tuesdays-
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Thursdays-
9:00 to 10:00 p.m.
If interested in volunteering for these open hours, call Kay Shomperlen at 414-763-1250.
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33 Days to Greater Glory
Would you like to come to know God the Father in a deeper way? St. John’s is pleased to offer Fr. Michael Gaitley’s 33 Days to Greater Glory—A Total Consecration to the Father through Jesus Based on the Gospel of John. Beginning on Monday, October 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hall as well as again on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in Room A (space is limited to 15 to 20). We will meet each week through November 22/23. There will be a short talk followed by a time for sharing and discussing the weekly readings.
Sign up by October 16 in the Narthex. Those attending will receive a complimentary copy of the book.
For more information,
call or text Laura Lee at 414-840-0261
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St. John's Harvest Craft
and Vendor Fair
Crafters are needed for the St. John's Harvest Craft and Vendor Fair, held on Saturday, November 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
If you are interested in renting a booth,
please contact Diane at (414) 327-6780.
The rental fee is $50.
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Christian Women Meeting
On Thursday, October 14, we will begin with Mass at 6:00 p.m. We will be having a reception for new members. A business meeting will follow. Please bring your rosary and non-perishable food items for the Craft Fair Raffle Basket (no outdated items please).
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Some of the fantastic items we will have to bid on are:
- Signed and Framed Giannis Antetokounmpo Jersey
- 65 inch Smart TV
- Pfaltzgraff Winterberry Dinnerware (setting for 12)
- Cookware and Bakeware baskets
- Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee County Zoo gift cards
- Gift certificates
- And so much more!
New items are being added daily!
Bidding will open at noon on Sunday, October 17, and close at 4:00 p.m. sharp on Sunday, October 24.
If you have any questions, please email Denise Kasulke at
Thank you for your support!
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Even though classes have started, it's not too late to register for Religious Education. We have a fantastic core of Catechists who are passionate about teaching the Catholic Faith. If you want your child or children in the parish's Religious Education program this year, you can enroll them on our website, www.stjohns-grfd.org. Please click on Religious Education from the Home Page and select the Grade 1-10 or Confirmation Online Registration option. You should fill out the online form and register up to four children.
Classes for grade school (1-8) start on Sunday, October 3, from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. (new time). Classes will let out in time for families to attend the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Classes for high school (grades 9, 10, and Confirmation) start on Sunday, October 3, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Public Square Fatima Rosary Rally
A Public Square Fatima Rosary Rally, in conjunction with over 20,000 other Public Rosary Rallies across America sponsored by America Needs Fatima, will be held on Saturday, October 16, from Noon to 1:00pm at St. John’s. Please mark your calendar to join us to pray our annual Public Rosary on the sidewalk on 84th Street by the St. John the Evangelist driveway alongside the Soccer Field. Bring a lawn chair if you prefer to sit during the Rosary. Bring your family and friends! Your continuing prayers for our country are desperately needed. Social distancing and masks are welcomed, but not required.
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Your donations are needed and will help us
continue to operate during these unsettling times.
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Twenty-Ninth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
October 16/17, 2021
“What do you wish me to do for you?” Whether we realize it, this is a question God is always asking. It’s an important question because the answer we provide will reveal a great deal about where our hearts lie. Our requests of God can often appear very noble and altruistic. They consist of requests for healing for someone in need of prayers, successful resolution of a personal conflict, assistance in overcoming disease, and myriad other desires for both ourselves and others. We are especially concerned about those we love and can easily find ourselves bringing their struggles to God for a hearing in our prayer.
Is that really all that prayer is about? The woman in today’s Gospel, having been put in her place by Jesus, was only looking out for the wellbeing of her sons. She was doing what mothers do, protecting and securing the livelihood of her children. But she was sadly mistaken; her request was not granted. We all make this same misguided mistake from time to time. The goal of prayer is not to convince God of the worthiness of our agenda or to gain a hearing. Sometimes we believe that the more we multiply our prayers or discover the right combination of supplications, the more we receive God’s attention. That’s not how it works. Even though God desires to hear, know, and be an intimate part of what is on our minds, it goes much deeper.
What we need from God is a relationship. It’s a relationship that guides and immerses us in the very stuff of life and in the direction of the Gospel. This relationship sees God’s kingdom and agenda, not our own, as what is most important. It builds the strength of character necessary to bring God’s Gospel into a world that may not receive it with open arms. It may cause us discomfort and suffering. We are asked to heroically journey with God through suffering, hardship, ridicule, and even death! Ultimately, our desire from God must become our desire for God. Only when this happens will the powerful words “thy will be done” be found with sincerity and humility on our lips. Whatever God wishes becomes what we wish as we see this glorious union of wills. Our humble lives will then become powerful witnesses, and what happens to us in God’s eternal kingdom is the result of his mercy. We become true servants and find ourselves discovering God’s definition of success. That definition has nothing at all to do with status, income, or privilege.
©LPi
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On October 8, the teaching staff of SJE attended the Catholic Educators’ Convention. It is always a fun day of learning and socializing for the Catholic educators community. I was asked to do the reading for the prayer service and felt honored to participate in the role. I knew there were a lot of Catholic school educators, but sitting on the stage waiting to read provided a new perspective of the vast amount of people teaching in our schools each day. Although seeing all the people in attendance from that perspective made me a little nervous as I prepared to read, I found it exhilarating seeing the many people dedicated to guiding our children on their faith journey. It was an outstanding day.
“Stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.”
1 Corinthians 16:13
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Our 7th/8th-grade soccer team participated in the playoffs this past weekend and took third place in the league. Below is a picture of the team.
Our 5th/6th-grade team, which is combined with St. Mathias, has made the playoffs and will play this weekend. GO EAGLES!
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Cousins Sub Day
Thursday, October 14
ALL-DAY
Are you looking for a quick bite to eat for lunch or dinner? We have the answer! Cousins Subs at 7495 W. Layton Ave. will donate a portion of all sales to SJE School on Thursday, October 14. Just by stopping in and having lunch or dinner, you can help our excellent school.
Scrip cards are available in the Parish Office during regular business hours or after all weekend Masses.
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Live-streaming: Mass and Adoration
We are live-streaming daily and Sunday Masses as well as Adoration for those who are unable to attend:
Daily Masses are:
Monday thru Saturday 8:00 a.m.
Weekend Masses are:
Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Sunday at 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Our YouTube channel is SJE-Greenfield.
If you miss the livestream, you can watch the upload of each Mass on our YouTube channel.
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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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To win any war, there are three things that you must know: that you are at war, who your enemy is, and what weapons or strategies can defeat him. Acknowledging that our culture is clearly in crisis, Dr. Peter Kreeft shows us that saints are the only weapon strong enough to defeat the demons of this age. Above all, Dr. Kreeft tells us that victory is assured for those who hope in Christ because good always triumphs over evil. |
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Holy Name and Home & School will now sell SCRIP before and after all weekend Masses. As always, SCRIP is available at the parish office during regular business hours. We have materials available below if you would like to set up an online account.
You can also click here to view a how-to video from Scrip on how to open an account.
To protect the program from fraud, please get in touch with the Parish or School offices for the enrollment code. Once you have an online account, you can pay by direct debit from your checking account (Presto Pay), credit card, or check here in the parish office. If we do not have the item in stock, we will order on Monday and have the cards by Thursday. Once you have the physical card, you can enroll it in your "wallet" and reload it as needed.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the parish office at 414-321-1965.
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This program allows .5% of your 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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The newsletter is published on Thursdays. 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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