Thursday, April 22, 2021
Friday, April 23rd - Parish Fish Fry

Monday, April 26th- Open Gym, Grade 6

Tuesday, April 27th-Open Gym, Grades 4 & 5

Thursday, April 29th - Open Gym, Grades 7 & 8

Friday, April 30th - Dollar Jean Day
Family Prayer 

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Reading I : Acts 4:8-12

Jesus has become our cornerstone!
  • The reading from the Acts of the Apostles follows the story of the arrest of Peter and John and includes Peter's speech to the authorities who are interrogating them.
  • Peter restates the basic truth of the resurrection: Death is conquered and life won through the death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth.
  • The authorities release Peter and John, who immediately return to preaching the good news.

Reading II : 1 John 3:1-2
We shall be like him: light!
  • The reading from the First Letter of John is another description of the relationship between God and people.
  • God has made us children through and with Christ.
  • Because we are God's children, then, we must be like God.

Gospel : John 10:11-18
Jesus is our good shepherd.
  • In the gospel passage, Jesus describes three traits of an ideal shepherd.
  • These traits also characterize Jesus’ relationship to his followers.
  • Jesus calls his sheep by name, and they follow wherever he leads.
A Message from Fr. Michael
Greetings SJE Families,

I am pleased to inform you that we have hired a Principal for next year. His name is Ben Oberdorf. Ben comes to us from St. Gregory the Great, where he has been teaching. Before St. Greg's, he was Dean of Students at Northwest Catholic School and St. Margaret Mary. I feel he will be a great fit here at St. John's. 

Ben is excited to join our SJE family. He will be visiting us a couple of times this spring, so that our children have the opportunity to meet him. Stay tuned to next week's newsletter as Ben will tell you more about himself.

Blessings, 

Fr. Michael Merkt, Pastor
Safe Environment Resources

As a follow up to last week's newsletter, we are including some more safe environment resources for parents. Here are a couple:
After School Care Helper Needed

We are in immediate need of a temporary after school care helper to fill a position through the end of the current school year.  Hours are from 2:30 until 6:00 PM  (or until the last student goes home) each school day.  Please call the school office at 414-321-8540 for more information.
Spring Gallery Night

Our annual spring gallery night will be held on Thursday, May 13. Don't forget to start some art of your own, so that we can include it in the gallery. See the invitation for more information.  

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.
GROWING GARDENERS

Happy Spring! Thanks to Target, Steins, and Milaegers, we have seeds to share with our families.

Today's Thursday envelope contains several seed packets. Follow the instructions on the package to add color to your yard. What a great way to get your kids into gardening! We also have a limited amount of other seeds available. Email jehrmann@sje.k12.wi.us if you are interested.
It's a Girl!

Congratulations to the Stone Family. Mr. & Mrs. Doug and Sara Stone welcomed their new baby girl, Maristela Elise, on Saturday, April 17th. She is the little sister of Teresa (K4) and Faustina. Welcome!
St. John the Evangelist School
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Fax: 414-321-4450
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