Thursday, October 12,2023

Tuesday, October 17th -

October Birthdays

Out of Uniform Day



Thursday, October 19th -

Early Dismissal 11:00 am

Parent/Teacher/Student

Conference 12:00 noon - 8:00 pm.

Friday, October 20th -

No School

Trunk or Treat

6:30 - 8:30 pm.

Thursday, October 26th -

Bradley Symphony,

Grades 3-8

Monday, October 30th -

Wellness Warrior Event

2:45-3:45 pm

Wednesday, November 1st -Grandparent's VIP Day

Check out our online calendar here.

Family Prayer 

Twenty- ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I : Isaiah 45:1, 4-6

I have called you by name.

• When Israel was exiled in Babylon, the people found it difficult to understand how God could allow them to be captives in a strange land.
• Isaiah comforts the people with the message that God would use another nation and another leader to restore the people to their own land.
• God called Cyrus, the Persian leader, to defeat the Babylonians and to give the Jews permission to return and rebuild Jerusalem and its surroundings.

Reading II : 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b

We thank God for your faith!

• Paul’s greeting to the Thessalonians marks the beginning of his thanksgiving to God for their fervent response to his preaching.
• Thessalonica was a crucial place for spreading the Gospel throughout Macedonia.
• Paul is thankful that the Church is flourishing.

Gospel : Matthew 22:15-21

Keep your priorities clear.

• Today’s passage from Matthew’s Gospel is the first of four stories about Jesus’ conflict with the Jewish authorities.
• The Pharisees try to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes.
• Jesus refuses to answer the question on the level that it is presented to him, instead he raises the discussion to a higher level; teaching that in all cases, our responsibility to God is primary.

A Message from

Mr. Oberdorf, Principal

Knights of Columbus: Lifesavers for Life Campaign

The Knights of Columbus SJE Council has supported our school and parish for many years now. Please step up and help the Knights raise money for the Respect Life Committee here at SJE. Students in grades 4-8 are needed to sell lifesavers before and after each Mass on October 28th and 29th. The Knights are asking for a half an hour before and after each Mass. If your child are able to help before and after Mass feel free to sign up in both time slots. If your child is only able to provide 15 minutes of service after a Mass please sign up and note that in the sign up genius. Please use the link below to sign up to help our Knights of Columbus SJE Council with this important work.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094AA8AA22A0FE3-45054289-knights

Fish Fry Friday October 27, 2023 4:00-7:30

SJE is holding a fish fry to support the Right to Life Committee. Volunteers are needed on Thursday, October 26th for setup and on October 27th throughout the day to make the fish fry a success. Adult and student help is needed. It is a great opportunity for our middle school students to earn service hours. Please use the link below to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094AA8AA22A0FE3-fish2



Milwaukee Pretzel School Fundraiser

Sales of Bavarian Soft Pretzels are back! This fundraiser for the Home & School Association last year was very popular. You have your choice of a five-pack of large five-ounce soft pretzel twists for $15, a 10-pack for $30, a one-pound Bavarian Beast for $10, or a 50-pack of Soft Pretzel Bites for $16. All orders come fresh, not frozen, and once frozen, are good for up to six months in the freezer. Order forms are in today’s folder. Pick-up will be the week of November 13. Please make all checks out to St. John the Evangelist.

Trunk or Treat Friday, October 20 6:30-8:00 

This is another fun event hosted by our Home and School Committee. Trunk or Treat is a Halloween event which includes costumes, candy and a lot of fun. You can decide to decorate your trunk and hand out candy or simply attend and enjoy the festivities. If you decide to decorate your trunk and handout candy the setup time is between 5:45 and 6:20. For safety’s sake no vehicles will be allowed to enter or leave the safe zone between 6:20 and 8:00. Remember no open flames of any kind should be part of your display. A flyer went home last week to RSVP for the fun filled Trunk or Treat event. Responses need to be returned by October 13. 

We do need a few items for our Trunk or Treat evening. The items listed are for the complimentary caramel apples that will be available at the event. 

Please click on the Trunk or Treat link below to help with these items.

Trunk or Treat Sign Up

Calendar Raffles

Calendar Raffle information and calendars are in this week’s Thursday folder. The calendar raffle is one of the most profitable fundraisers sponsored by the Home and School Committee. Each SJE school family is asked to sell seven calendars. The cost per calendar is $20 which gives the owner of a calendar 365 chances to win! Each day, a new winner is picked and then their name is put back into the barrel for more chances to win. The daily prize amounts are listed on the back of the calendar, and they range anywhere from $25-$250. Please look for a bright BLUE envelope containing information and the calendars today.

Thank you for your participation in this outstanding fundraiser.



Turn in all 7 Calendar stubs and payment by November 9 and be interred into a drawing to win $100. Thank you for your participation in this outstanding fundraiser.

Thursday Folder Highlights

Wellness Warrior Fright Night

Spooky Scavenger Hunt & Tower of Terror Gym Activity

October 30th 2:45 - 3:45 pm.

Permission slips are due on October 24th.

Milwaukee Pretzel Company Sale

Money and orders are due October 23rd.

Pick-up will be the week of November 13th.

Red Robin Fundraiser

Thursday, October 19th

20% of sales goes to St. John the Evangelist.

Mention the fundraiser to your server.

Cub Scouts Pack 534

Friday, October 13th 6:30 pm.

Grades K5-5

Calendar Raffles

Please see the Bright Blue Envelope for your family raffles.

We ask that every family does their best to sell 7 raffle calendars

Only Grade 1 and any new 2023 students

Parent/Guardian letter to create Power School Parent Portal Account

Reminders

Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

Grades 1-8

Thursday, October 19th - 12:00 noon till 8:00 pm.

You will receive an email from your child's homeroom teacher by October 13th with your scheduled time.

Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 20th

6:30 - 8:30 pm.

Please see the Sign Up sheet for information.

Return your families RSVP by October 13th.

SAVE THE DATE

Grandparents and VIP Day

Wednesday, November 1st

Please see the Sign Up sheet for information.

Return your families RSVP by Monday, October 23rd.

Calling All Saints

What Saint will you portray?

Please see the Sign Up sheet for information

Fill out one sheet per student.

Return to homeroom teacher by Monday, October 23rd.

Are you interested in being a volunteer at SJE?

Register for Safe Environment

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has a partnership with Catholic Mutual Group to provide Safe Environment Education. All participants must register online. If interested, please register on the archdiocesan website https://www.archmil.org/home.

View a listing of upcoming safe environment education sessions.

You must complete this class in order to volunteer in the school or accompany students on any field trips.

2023-2024 SJE Parent Handbook 

The 2023-2024 SJE Parent Handbook is posted on the school website. Please take a look at the handbook. There is plenty of good information provided. Here is the link to the 2023-2024 handbook:

Handbook Link

Scrip is available at all weekend Masses or during regular business hours at the parish office.

Scrip Order Form

Download the RaiseRight app to reload cards, purchase e-cards, or purchase physical cards. Contact the Parish Office or School Office for the enrollment code.