Thursday, September 1, 2022

Thursday, September 1ST - Parent Meeting in Church Hall 6:30 PM

Friday, September 2ND - 11:00 Dismissal

Monday, September 5th - Labor Day, No School

Friday, September 9th -

Out-of-Uniform Day

Friday, September 9th - Fun Run & Tailgate Party

Tuesday, September 13th - Summer Birthdays Out-of-Uniform

Tuesday, September 20th - September Birthdays Out-of-Uniform

Tuesday, September 20th - Cafe Zupas Night, 4-9 PM

Check out our online calendar here.

Family Prayer 

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I : Wisdom 9:13-18b

How can we know God, unless God's gives us wisdom?

• The first reading from the Book of Wisdom is a set of reflections from Solomon's prayer.
• The questions do not look for answers; they serve as an act of praise.
• In today's passage, God's wisdom offers understanding on how to live.

Reading II : Philemon 1:9-10, 12-17

Receive another, not as a slave, but as a very dear brother or sister.

• Paul's letter to Philemon provides a good example of how Paul could encourage a member of one of his communities to act in a responsible, Christian way.
• Treating a slave as a brother was unthinkable in the social context of the era.
• Paul's short letter to Philemon illustrates living by God's wisdom rather than human wisdom.

Gospel : Luke 14:25-33

Whoever does not renounce possessions cannot be my disciple.

• In the New Testament, Jesus is the incarnation of God's wisdom, the teacher who taught humans how to live.
• Jesus uses examples from human experience to illustrate messages with deeper meanings.
• In today's Gospel Jesus uses the example of a wise builder to stress that discipleship is an all-consuming vocation.

A Message from Mr. Oberdorf

Hello,

Welcome back.  What a great first week of school. It was exciting to welcome students back. The students' first full day of school was Monday and it was a great start. There was so much energy and excitement. Students learned the expectations, practiced routines, and started learning. It was wonderful watching the interaction between the teachers and students and seeing so much love and joy being shared. It is evident St. John the Evangelist is a special place. The SJE staff is looking forward to serving 161 students and their families this year. 

Reminder: Our parent night is tonight, Thursday, September 1 at 6:30 in the church hall. Parents will have an opportunity to meet new and returning staff members. The evening will consist of a short general information session and two 20 minute sessions to meet with your child’s teacher.  

Fun Run and Tailgate Party Friday, September 9 5:00

An exciting day on the calendar is our Back to School Fun Run and Tailgate Party sponsored by the Home and School Committee, September 9 starting at 5:00. This will be a fun-filled evening complete with food, fun, and togetherness. Please RSVP by September 7 for the tailgate party. A waiver was sent home today in the Thursday folder and must be signed for all students who wish to participate  in the fun run. 

Volunteers are needed for this event. Please sign up to help out. It is a great way to serve our community and socialize with other members of our community. Please use the sign up genius link below to sign up. 

Snack Cart

Looking for a healthy snack for your student? We are happy to announce that our Snack Cart returns for the 2022-23 school year. We will have it open Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30-7:45. We offer yogurt, cheese sticks, applesauce, Belvita Breakfast bars, carrots and dip and crunchy cereal. All items are 50 cents! You can pay as you go, or purchase a Snack Card, good for 11 snacks (1 free!) for $5.00. Send payment to the office in an envelope marked "Snack Cart Card" with your child's name. We will keep the card at our cart so students can purchase as they would like to! We will honor snack cards left from the 2021-22 school year.

Help support this wonderful resource at our school with snack purchases!

COUSINS SUBS DAY

Our first Cousins Subs day of the school year will be, Sunday, September 11th. Last school year, this Cousins location has donated $1,500 to our Home & School Association. We are very grateful for their generosity.

When: Sunday, September 11th

 11am - 2pm

Where: Cousins Subs, 7495 W. Layton Ave.