What's Happening
at St. John's
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Parish Picnic
This past Sunday, the Festival Committee, along with a good amount of help from parishioners, hosted our first Parish Picnic. By all accounts, it was a great success. Many parishioners commented on how they enjoyed the opportunity to relax and visit with one another over good picnic food. A hearty thank you to the planners and all who helped make it a reality. Personally, I too enjoyed visiting with many people and very much appreciated a delicious hamburger.
Labor Day and Summer Projects
This Monday is a legal holiday as we celebrate Labor Day. The parish office will be closed. Our Monday morning Mass will be at 8:00 a.m. Labor Day marks the beginning of the school year and an unofficial end of summer. Although there will be many warm days left, I do notice the sun coming up later in the morning and setting quicker in the evening.
Many of our summer projects around the parish are coming to an end. The parking lots are now 100% resealed; this should last for a few years. Also, the parking lot behind the parish garages has been completely replaced. All of the sidewalk work has been completed. This past week, as a follow-up to the sidewalk work, landscaping is being completed along the walkways. Because of the winter salting, it has been difficult to grow grass along the walkways. An attractive crushed granite is being installed as an alternative. Installation of the new gym floor is progressing well. A big thank you for all of your generous donations and patience throughout the summer months. As we look forward to next spring, there are two more projects planned: the tuckpointing of our brick buildings and the replacement of the exterior handrails. If you are accustomed to using the outside handrails on the steps, you already realize how deteriorated they have become.
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International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima Coming to Milwaukee
The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima has been traveling globally since 1947 to more than 100 countries and to all 50 United States. It will soon be coming to the Archdiocesan Marian Shrine on Monday, September 13. The statue will arrive at 3:30 p.m. Please bring your petitions as they will be placed at the statue, and a talk will be given on the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima. Mass will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. All present will consecrate themselves to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. At 6:00 p.m., all will pray the Fatima Prayers and the Rosary. The Marian Shrine is located at 141 N. 68th Street in Milwaukee. For further information, please call Deacon Steve Pemper at (414) 737-5023.
The Statue will also be visiting St. John the Evangelist Parish on Thursday, September 23. We will have further details about the visit to St. John’s soon.
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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 is one open hour
Wednesdays -
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
If interested in volunteering for this open hour, call Kay Shomperlen at 414-763-1250.
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Holy Name Society News
The Holy Name Society will celebrate Corporate Communion at the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 12. Breakfast and a meeting will follow after Mass in the Church Hall. All men 16 and older are welcome, and fathers are encouraged to bring their sons 8 years and older.
At 9:30 am, the first half of the DVD presentation of Dr. Brant Pitre’s “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Advent” will be shown. All parishioners and the public are invited to this presentation. The Holy Name Society will pray the Rosary at 7:20 a.m. in the Church on Sunday, September 12.
Questions?
Call Ron Heser at (414) 448-7117.
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The Hidden King -
The Jewish Roots of St. Joseph
(Encore Presentation)
In case you missed the recent Saturday program, an encore DVD presentation by Dr. Brant Pitre is scheduled for September and early October. Come and learn about this amazing yet silent man, the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus. Session one will be held on Monday, September 20. The topic will be “The Hidden King.” Session two will be held on Monday, September 27. The topic will be “The Most Chaste Spouse.” And session three will be held on Monday, October 4. The topic will be “The Shadow of the Father.” All three sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the Church Hall. Sign up in the narthex.
For more information,
call or text Laura Lee at (414) 840-0261.
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Fall Auction Items Needed
To help replace the revenue from the Festival Raffle Booth, we will be holding an online silent auction this fall.
We are looking for NEW items, things you would have donated for the Festival Raffle Booth.
Items like - electronics, jewelry, sports/outdoor equipment, household items, gift cards, sports memorabilia, spa items, new, unopened bottles of wine and liquor, etc., make for great single items or baskets.
You can drop off your NEW items at the Parish Office during regular office hours. Contact Diane Gaffke at 414-327-6780 if you have any questions.
Thank you for your support!
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Silent Preached Retreat for Women
Ladies of the Parish: Mark your calendars and let God speak to you and revitalize your spirit, Friday, October 1, through Sunday, October 3, at the Redemptorist Retreat Center in Oconomowoc. This year’s theme is “Healing in a Wounded World.”
How do we return to those basic gospel values that bring us a sense of healing, not only to the world but to each one of us? This retreat is a great opportunity to encounter our need for Jesus.
The weekend starts around 7:00 p.m., with check-in between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The retreat ends at noon on Sunday. Carpooling is available. For details and to sign up, please call Barb at (414) 448-7117. You may also register directly at the Redemptorist Retreat Center by calling (262) 567-6900 or on their website: www.redemptoristretreat.org. The cost is $230 per person. The center is located at 1800 N. Timber Trail Lane on the shores of Crooked Lake in Oconomowoc.
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It is that time of year again to grow deeper in our faith and closer to God. We have an amazing 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. From the Home Page, please click on Religious Education and select the Grade 1-10 or Confirmation Online Registration option. You should fill out the online form and can 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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Your donations are needed and will help us
continue to operate during these unsettling times.
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Twenty-Third Sunday
in Ordinary Time
September 4/5, 2021
From the time we are born into this world until we die, our human radar picks up signals about how to respond to life. What we picked up on when we were very young carries an even greater power. The messages we receive and process tell us what we are “supposed” to do with our feelings, how to understand and cope with disappointment, anxiety, failure, death, illness, and what to expect out of life. As life unfolds for us, these radar messages kick in and resonate in us at very deep levels. Sometimes what we have learned is helpful, and sometimes it is not. The stories we have been told, especially when we are young, about how life is best lived and how to negotiate its pain carry a heavy weight.
Life can be challenging and frightening. Sometimes, it really hurts to be a human being. It also can be quite unpredictable and, at times, unfair. We face our vulnerability and brokenness of all kinds: physical, emotional, and spiritual. It doesn’t take much for life to quickly fall apart. What we knew to be familiar and true is gone, and something we relied upon, physically, emotionally, or spiritually, can be taken away. It is hard to confront our limitations and sit with our incompleteness. Often, life hurts us so much that we find ourselves sitting in a pool of sadness, not sure what we are supposed to do. It is particularly hard when the signals we have inherited tell us that we need to be successful in what we do, and we have to avoid life’s unfairness. We can feel like a failure, wondering what precisely we did to deserve this fate or ruminate about what we did not do correctly. But it’s really not about us. We are part of a bigger picture and a much more fascinating story!
If we cease doing battle with life’s incompleteness and see ourselves, as God does, on a journey toward wholeness and completeness, we can better accept our disappointments and stand firm. The prophets told us, and Jesus reassured us: Be strong! Fear not! Sometimes we have to update our stories and replace them with newer, more accurate ones. When we make God’s story our own and tune our radar into His voice, what we hear is all about restoration, healing, and rejuvenation! This is true even when we think we have hit rock bottom and can go no further. There is always hope. Remember the words of Julian of Norwich: God made us, God loves us, and God keeps us. Now, listen to God when He says, “Be opened!” Be healed and allow your stories to change.
©LPi
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Students are back in the building. Yahoo! It was so much fun meeting the students and their families on Monday during supply drop-off day. The students' first full day of school was Tuesday and it was a great start. There was so much energy and excitement. Students learned the expectations, practiced routines, renewed old friendships, and started learning. It was wonderful watching the interaction between the teachers and students and seeing so much love and joy. It is evident St. John the Evangelist is a special place.
Our Fun Run and Tailgate Party is less than two weeks away. The event will take place on September 10. This will be a fun evening for all of our school families.
"Stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong."
1 Corinthians 16:13
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Cousins Sub Day
Friday, September 3
ALL-DAY
Looking for a quick bite to eat for lunch or dinner? Want to get started on your Labor Day weekend fun but don't what the hassle of cooking? We have the answer! Cousins Subs at 7495 W. Layton Ave. will donate a portion of all sales to SJE School on Friday, September 3. 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.
Last year the owner of this Cousins Subs
donated almost $1,500 to St. John's!
Let's show him our support.
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10th Annual Ballpark
Day of Faith
at American Family Field
Don’t delay! Order your tickets for a day of faith, fellowship, and Brewer’s baseball on Sunday, September 26. The Brewers, certain to make it to postseason play, will face the woeful New York Mets, who are out of playoff hopes and title aspirations. But this is more than just a baseball game. This is more than just a tailgate. This is a chance to share a day of fun and joy with friends and family. It’s where the sacred meets the secular.
There will be an open-air Mass at 10:15 a.m., then a tailgate lunch from 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. After a short walk to the stadium, it will be time to experience another Brewer win! Even if the Brewers lose, it will still be a win for St. John’s as we will receive a portion of “group” ticket sales purchased by parish members and school families. We need 20 participants to get the benefit. Loge Bleacher seats are $24 each, and the tailgate lunch is included. Tickets need to be ordered and paid for at the school or parish office by Friday, September 10. Make checks payable to St. John the Evangelist.
For more information,
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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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"Marriage - terrifying and beautiful, difficult and rewarding." A true vocation from God. Theologian and well-known speaker and author Dr. Edward Sri is joined by his brilliant wife, Elizabeth. They insightfully and entertainingly share the wisdom and experiences they’ve gained in tackling over 20 years of marriage and family life together. Be inspired and challenged to discover God’s plan for this vocation in your life. |
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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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