Thursday, April 15, 2021
Friday, April 16th - Out-of-Uniform, Wear Bright Spring Colors

Saturday, April 17th - First Communion Retreat

Monday, April 19th - Open Gym, Grade 6

Tuesday, April 20th -Open Gym, Grades 4 & 5

Tuesday, April 20th - Chipotle Night

Thursday, April 22nd - Open Gym, Grades 7 & 8

Friday, April 23rd - Parish Fish Fry
Family Prayer 

Third Sunday of Easter

Reading I : Acts 3:13-15, 17-19
God raised Christ from the dead.
  • In the reading from the Acts of the Apostles, Peter explains that Jesus is the fulfillment of the ancient messianic promises.
  • Jesus, the Messiah, who died and was raised to new life, brought a new life of peace and right relationship with God.
  • Through Jesus, God’s merciful love is available to all those who seek it.

Reading II : 1 John 2:1-5
Whoever keeps God's word has love made perfect.
  • The first part of the second reading reminds believers that sin still exists in the world.
  • Believers must walk in light because God is light.
  • Christ, who lives in a totally loving relationship with the Father, is also the Advocate who pleads our cause with the Father.

Gospel : Luke 24:35-48
He stood in their midst.
  • The author of today's Gospel attempts to tell us that Jesus' resurrection involves the whole person, body and spirit.
  • After his resurrection, when Jesus eats with the disciples, they recognize him in the breaking of bread.
  • Life in Christ is a life of forgiveness and peace.
A Message from Mrs. Laidlaw Otto
 
Dear SJE Families, 

Next Sunday marks the beginning of Safe Environment Week. As you know, parishes and schools in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee take the safety of our children very seriously. In anticipation of Safe Environment Week, I have included some facts and figures about our Archdiocesan Safe Environment Program. The electronic Thursday folder includes a link to Archbishop Listecki’s proclamation regarding Safe Environment Week.

Our students will gather together next week to offer up a rosary for the Safety of all Children. In addition, each May our students participate in Safeguarding Training. For the first time this year, we will be using the Circle of Grace resources with our students. Teachers will provide parent resources when they are ready to implement this programming.  

Today’s electronic folder also includes a link to Safeguarding Training. Next year, we anticipate welcoming volunteers back into our building, and want to remind parents that everyone who volunteers in any way must complete Safeguarding Training and submit to a criminal background check. Training is currently being offered in an online format. We encourage those parents who have not been trained already to take advantage of these training opportunities. 


Together in God’s Name,

Mary Laidlaw Otto 
Safe Environment Program Did You Know…

Did You Know… Criminal Background Checks are conducted on every priest, deacon, parish director, employee, and volunteer working with minors in active ministry in parishes and schools in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. 

Did You Know… In 2020 in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, over 70 Safe Environment Education Sessions were conducted with over 1,800 adults trained in identifying signs of abuse and neglect, over 3,800 criminal background checks were conducted on clergy, employees, and volunteers, and over 50,000 children were trained in Safe Environment topics. 

Did You Know… All clergy, employees and volunteers are instructed to contact local law enforcement or Child Protective Services immediately if they are made aware of a child being sexually abused. All bishops, priests, deacons lay parish/school staffs, and volunteers are required to follow the mandatory reporting laws of the State of Wisconsin. 

Did You Know… All seminarians in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee undergo criminal background checks, Safe Environment Education training in child abuse prevention, psychological evaluation, classes and workshops on human sexuality, and mandatory reporter training. 

Did You Know… The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has a Victim Assistance Coordinator that has assists survivors of sexual abuse to navigate through the process of reporting abuse and receiving counselling services. The Victim Assistance Coordinator can be reached at (414) 758-2232.

Did You Know… No priest or deacon with a substantiated allegation of sexual abuse of a minor can or will ever serve as a priest or deacon in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. 

Did You Know… In the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, a Diocesan Review Board reviews allegations against clergy involving abuse of a minor and helps hold our diocese accountable. 


Safe Environment Links for Parents
Spring Gallery Night

Our annual spring gallery night will be held on Thursday, May 13. Today’s electronic mailer includes an invitation for families to exercise their own creativity by making a project to be displayed.  

The event will be held in-person, by appointment. Mark your calendar now. You won’t want to miss this return to in-school family events.
Financial Aid Reminder 

Tuition paying families are reminded that all financial aid documents are available on our school web page. We are able to accept application for the St. Gerard Fund until next Wednesday, April 21st. We will provide copies of your child's report card, so you do not have to include that with the application. This generous scholarship fund is available to students going into third grade and above.

Our own Tuition Angels fund and the Fr. Grom Scholarship applications are due into the school office no later than May 1st.  
St. John the Evangelist School
414-321-8540
Fax: 414-321-4450
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