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How to Recognize God in
Your Ordinary Moments
As the last of our February snow melts away, many of you may be thinking about planning a spring or summer vacation. Doesn’t a sunny and warm day at the beach sound wonderful right now? Vacations can be great times for refueling the body and soul, as well as renewing bonds within a family and between friends. But no matter how good your vacation is, it is almost always even better to get back home again. Sleeping in your own bed and resting on your own couch are some of the aspects of home that can be missed while away.
That’s why meeting truly caring and welcoming people while we are away is such a blessing. They are not family, but they can remind us of home. Whether they are the waiters at a restaurant, a desk clerk at a hotel, or even an Uber driver, they can enrich our lives, if for only a moment, yet that moment can make all the difference.
As Catholic author and speaker Tracy Earl Welliver put it: “When disciples of Jesus Christ act in a gracious manner to all those they meet, they too provide a glimpse of home. This home is not in a house in a particular location, but it is a home prepared for all of us for eternity. No matter how comfortable we may be in our earthly homes, it truly pales in comparison to eternity with God. In that heavenly home, there is no darkness, only light. There are no tears, only joy. There is no hate, only love.”
As witnesses for Christ and heaven, we are called to offer ourselves to others. By our caring and loving hospitality, we allow others to see a glimpse of what God promises us. Unless we truly step up and act in a loving and caring manner, those we meet may never know the Truth - that God loves them.
During this season of Lent, we should be especially caring of those we know and love and even more so of those we are meeting for the first time. We may be the first to show them a glimpse of what they can look forward to in the next life, our eternal life with God in our heavenly home. As St. Ignatius of Loyola said, “He who carries God in his heart bears heaven with him wherever he goes.”
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10 Hours of Reconciliation
Come to St. Rita's, 2318 S. 61st Street, West Allis, for 10 hours of Reconciliation on Wednesday, March 24. Starting at 9:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at Noon.
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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.
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Adult Education Program:
The Jewish Roots of Holy Week
If you knew that you only had one week left to live, how would you spend it? What would you do?
Most people know that Jesus celebrated the Last Supper on Holy Thursday, died on Good Friday, and lay dead in the tomb on Holy Saturday. But what about the other days of Holy Week? What did Jesus choose to say and do in the last seven days of his life?
This DVD presentation of the Jewish Roots of Holy Week will be held on Saturday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Hall. In these riveting presentations, Dr. Brant Pitre takes his knowledge of the Jewish Roots of Christianity and uses it to unveil the mysteries of the most sacred and solemn week of the entire year: “Holy Week.” You will discover:
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Palm Sunday: Why did Jesus ride into Jerusalem on a donkey?
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Holy Monday-Tuesday: Why did Jesus curse the fig tree on Holy Monday?
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Spy Wednesday: What is the hidden meaning of Judas’ betrayal of Jesus? Why is this day called “Spy Wednesday?”
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Holy Thursday: How exactly did the disciples prepare the Passover for Jesus?
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Good Friday: What is the meaning of the blood and water that flowed from Jesus’ side?
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Holy Saturday: Why did Jesus rest in the tomb? Where did Jesus’ soul go to on Holy Saturday?
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Easter Sunday: Why did Jesus rise on the “first day of the week?”
The sign-up sheet will remain in the Narthex this week.
If you have any questions, please call
Laura Lee at (414) 840-0261 or
Chris (414) 507-7660 or
Austin at (414) 530-5770.
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Christian Women Meeting
Men’s and Boy’s Underwear Collection
All Christian Women are welcome to attend a meeting tonight, March 11, at 6:00 p.m. in the Church Hall. Social distancing and wearing of masks are required at all times. Please bring any canceled stamps you have collected.
Also, for Almsgiving for Lent, please bring new men’s or boy’s underwear or socks for the “St. Joseph Project” to cover the needs of those at the Capuchin Community - House of Peace. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Checks should be made payable to St. John’s.
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Save the following dates for
"The Best Catholic Fish Fry in Greenfield"
Friday, March 12
Friday, April 2
Friday, April 23
Friday, May 7
All will be "drive-thru" only.
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Come to our Drive-Thru Fish Fry
(4:00-7:00 p.m.)
You can order any number of menu items: A, B, C, or D, but please, no substitutions. All dinners will be prepared as ordered and are served “drive-thru” only. We are adhering to safe and strict food-handling procedures and social distancing practices.
- (A) Fried Fish (3 pieces) with French Fries
- (B) Fried Fish (3 pieces) with Parsley Potatoes
- (C) Baked Fish (3 pieces) with French Fries
- (D) Baked Fish (3 pieces) with Parsley Potatoes
Dinners include coleslaw, applesauce, tartar sauce,
bread, butter, and dessert.
All this for $11.00 per meal.
Extra pieces of fish $2.00 each (limit 2 per dinner)
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Daylight Savings Time
Make sure to move your clocks ahead one (1) hour before you go to bed on Saturday, March 13.
That way, you won't be
late for Mass.
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Holy Name Society News
The Holy Name Society will celebrate Corporate Communion at 8:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 14, 2021. They will also pray the Rosary at 7:20 a.m. in the Church before Mass.
NO Meeting or Breakfast will follow. All men 16 and older are welcome, and fathers are encouraged to bring their sons 8 years and older.
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Your donations are needed and will help us
continue to operate during these unsettling times.
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Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 13/14, 2021
Our readings today identify the most unlikely individuals for the most extraordinary tasks. These individuals are examples to us in our lives.
In our First Reading, the Lord appoints Samuel to declare the next king of Israel. The Lord’s words to Samuel about who should become king cut right to the heart of what matters in God’s eyes, “Man sees the appearance, but the Lord looks into the heart.” We often embrace the misconception that things like status and appearance are what carry importance in life. Yet, God clearly states that it is what is in our hearts that matters most. So how do we cultivate hearts worthy of God? It starts in prayer — giving God undivided attention each day. Through this time set aside for our Lord, He will work on our hearts so that they will become more like His.
Our Gospel resounds what was proclaimed in our First Reading, “Not as man sees does God see.” Jesus heals a blind man whom people assumed was born blind as a punishment from sin. Yet, Jesus says, “Neither he nor his parents sinned; it is so that the works of God might be made visible through him.”
Jesus often worked through the most vulnerable people to show His greatest works. Like the blind man, we must recognize our need for healing and give God the authority to work through us.
During these final weeks of Lent, let us ponder God’s words, “Not as man sees does God see.” May we become dependent on our Lord so that He might work through us and transform us.
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“We are at that time of the year when it is winter one day and spring the next. Our students tend to feel restless. We try to take advantage of the warmer days whenever we can, getting outside on the pavement when the fields are far too muddy and wet for our students to enjoy. We pray that the spring days outweigh the wintry ones!
As we celebrate the fourth Sunday of Lent, we stop and evaluate where we are in our Lenten strivings. Our students have had plenty of opportunity for prayer, daily reminders, and small sacrifices such as skipping the morning snack or enduring a silent lunch period. I am extremely impressed by their ability to step up and make these sacrifices.
Everyone, from our young K4 students all the way through our eighth graders, receives extensive guidance in the classroom, helping them to grow in their understanding of our Catholic faith and the importance of the Lenten season. These sacrifices teach our students to keep God first in their hearts.
...Together in God’s Name
Mary Laidlaw-Otto, Principal
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School Fundraiser -
First Aid Kits
You can support St. John’s School and keep your environment safe by purchasing a first aid kit after all Masses this weekend. There are nine kits to choose from, including Auto, Outdoor, Sport, and Pet Kits for $15, a Scout kit for $18, Home Kit and First Aid for Life Kit, both $30, a Workplace Kit for $50, and a First Aid Survival Kit for $120. Payment must be made at the time of order.
Orders will be taken at the welcome desk in the Narthex.
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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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A well-known speaker and author, Kimberly Hahn is the wife of Dr. Scott Hahn and mother of six children. With simplicity, grace, and wit, she shares her personal experiences and practical insights on applying the truths of our Faith to everyday life. In this stimulating talk, she offers rich food for thought and concrete ways to let the Lord be the top priority in our family's daily life. |
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Start earning the easy way with the new mobile app: RaiseRight by ShopWithScrip
RaiseRight is simply the right way to fundraise for our organization. Shop gift cards from more than 750 top brands to earn on your daily purchases—right from your phone.
Turn your shopping list into fundraising
- Discover new earning opportunities every day
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- Manage your gift cards in one place: your Wallet
Pick up right where you left off. Sign in with your same ShopWithScrip username and password. Access your gift cards right away. And check out with payment information already saved to your account.
SCRIP will now be sold 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 contact 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), by credit card, or by 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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