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S AINT J OHN the E VANGELIST
C A T H O L I C P A R I S H
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Pastor: Very Rev. Michael F. Merkt - Deacon: Steven F. Pemper
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S T . J O H N T H E E V A N G E L I S T · G R E E N F I E L D
O PENING OF S CHOOL
This coming week, we begin our school year here at St. John’s. The students return on Monday to have their pictures taken along with the photos of parish and school staff. On Tuesday, the students return to the classroom. We begin the school year with a new principal, Ben Oberdorf, along with a new 2nd Grade teacher as well as a substitute teacher in Grade 7 until mid October. We are very excited about the new school year with an increased enrollment for 2021-2022.
The students will notice many improvements to the school this year including new flooring in the hallways on the second floor which matches the new flooring previously installed on the first floor. Projections are the new gym floor will be ready for sports by the end of September.
Please join me in prayer that this will be another year of growth in mind, body, and spirit.
F ESTIVAL B EGGING L ETTER
To date, we have received $66,482 towards the Festival fund. We are very close to our goal of $70,000. If you are able, please prayerfully consider making a donation.
P ARISH P ICNIC I NVITE F ROM F ATHER M ICHAEL
I hope to see all parishioners at this weekend’s Parish Picnic on Sunday, August 29 from Noon to 3:00pm. You will enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chips, ice cream, soda, and water which will be served in the Hall and you can picnic anywhere you like on the parish grounds. The event is free but a free-will offering will be accepted. Come and socialize with your fellow parishioners!
J UBILEE M ASS FOR C OUPLES C ELEBRATING M ILESTONE W EDDING A NNIVERSARIES
All couples who are celebrating their 25th (silver) anniversary or 50th (golden) anniversary and also all couples who have been married over 50 years are invited to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s Jubilee Mass on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 10:00am. Mass will be said at St. Mary’s Parish in Hales Corners, 9520 W. Forest Home Avenue. After Mass, there will be a photo opportunity with Bishop Haines. This event is free to all jubilee couples and their families (up to six guests).
A special invitation has also been extended to those who celebrated their milestone anniversaries in 2020 when the Archdiocese was unable to host the event. If you have any questions, please call Emily at (414) 758-2213.
Please register by October 4 at https://archmil.regfox.com/2021-jubilee-mass.
24-H OUR E UCHARISTIC A DORATION
“Our times are critical and the Sacred Heart is among us. He is granting special power. He is coming with the same overt grace that the Virgin has displayed at places such as Fatima. It is the time of the Eucharist. When we spend time in front of the Blessed Sacrament, we feel a power similar to that during the Elevation of the Host. We encounter a holiness second only to Mass. While nothing is more powerful than the liturgy, Adoration comes in second. During Adoration, which keeps the Blessed Sacrament right there before us, prayers are heard and answered.”
—Michael H. Brown, Secrets of the Eucharist , Queenship Publishing Company, 1996
St. John’s is fortunate to have 24-hour Perpetual Adoration. Please take advantage of this beautiful opportunity to stay close to God. There are currently two open hours for Adoration: one on Mondays from 2:00 until 3:00pm and another on Wednesdays from 9:00 until 10:00am. Please call Kay Shomperlen at (414) 763-1250 if you would like to volunteer.
From the Pastor’s Desk
Would you pray for a priest each day? “Be close to your priests with your affection and with your prayers that they may always be shepherds according to God’s heart.” ~ Pope Francis
August 29 Rev.
Ronald Gramza
August 30 Rev.
Sean Granger
August 31 Rev.
Gregory Greiten
September 1 Archbishop
Jerome Listecki
September 2 Rev.
Ralph Gross
September 3 Rev.
Javier Guativa- Rozo
September 4 Rev.
Guy
Gurath
Fr. Michael
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A U G U S T 2 9 , 2 0 2 1 · 2 2 N D S U N D A Y I N O R D I N A R Y T I M E
This past week, teachers participated in four days of Inservice to get ready for the school year. The week included many activities and learning opportunities. A few of the topics discussed were standards-based assessment, plans for the school year, new things to implement, and old things to continue.
We also created individual mission statements, sharing why each of us chose teaching. These statements will be posted in each classroom. This is just the beginning and there is still plenty of work to do.
Throughout the week, we set a strong foundation for our school year as we continue to build the Christ-centered, loving, engaging environment needed to best serve our students and families. Without a doubt, the staff is excited and prepared for the first day of school on August 31 and is ready to begin creating the leaders of tomorrow. A big shout out to the staff for an outstanding week of preparation and their dedication to St. John the Evangelist Parish school.
C OUSIN ’ S S CHOOL F UNDRAISER
Be sure to stop in at Cousin’s on Friday, September 3 to help raise money for St. John’s Parish School. Last year, our Cousin’s fundraisers collected $1,500 for the school. Thanks to Cousin’s for their generosity, and thank you for participating! The fundraiser lasts all day, the location is 7495 W. Layton Avenue in Greenfield.
Ben Oberdorf
Listen as Sister Mary Gabriel, Novice Director for the Sisters of Life, speaks to college students about the transforming power of prayer at the Seek 2013 conference presented by FOCUS. Drawing on personal experience and her lively faith, Sister Mary Gabriel encourages all of us to rededicate ourselves to growing in relationship with Christ through a life of joyful prayer.
Pick up a copy of this CD in the Narthex.
Suggested donation is $4.
S AVE T HE D ATE - X AVERIAN M ISSIONAIRES A NNUAL R UMMAGE S ALE
For the second year in a row, the Xaverian Mission Festival has been cancelled due to COVID-19. However, on the bright side, because they have not held the Festival in two years, they have two years’ worth of rummage. On September 25 and 26, beginning at 8:00am each day, you can explore a large tent full of incredible bargains. They have everything from toys and games to small appliances and kitchen items. Please help them empty their garage of rummage so that the Fathers can park their cars inside before the cold, harsh Wisconsin winter arrives!
A NNUAL S EMINARY D INNER - F RIDAY , S EPTEMBER 24
The Annual Seminary Dinner will once again return to the Wisconsin Center this Autumn. Please join in meeting the 70 seminarians who are offering their lives to Jesus Christ, so that they can serve you as His priests. Join fellow parishioners from St. John’s for a special dinner and evening as we show our support for our diocesan seminary and seminarians. Please call Mary or Dennis Baumgardner at (414) 427-0832 for further information and/or to RSVP. Your reservation is needed by August 31. Transportation can be arranged. Regardless of what happens in the world, St. Francis de Sales Seminary will always be rooted in Fidelity to the Lord.
CD of the Week: Power in Prayer
M EMORIAL S ERVICE FOR
A BORTED C HILDREN September 18 is the 9th Annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. A solemn vigil will be held in Milwaukee at Holy Cross Cemetery, 7301 W. Nash Street, (Block 17, Section F). The Vigil begins at 11:00am.
For more information, call (262) 796-1111.
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Parish Financial Stewardship Summary
Parishioner News
S T . J OHN THE E VANGELIST P ARISH M ISSION S TATEMENT
St. John the Evangelist is a Roman Catholic Eucharistic community faithful to the values and traditions of the Church. We strive to live our faith every day, to embrace stewardship, and to be nurtured by continuous Christian Formation.
Period Ending August 20, 2021 Stewardship Offering
Offertory $ 746 Building Fund $ 2,351 Thank you for your generous support.
When making decisions in your estate planning, please give prayerful consideration to St. John’s Parish.
Fiscal Year-to-date Information July 1, 2021 to August 20, 2021
Goal for Fiscal YTD $128,967
Amount Collected* $114,479 Difference:
(Deficit)/Surplus $ (14,488)
*Includes weekly/monthly/electronic offerings, offertory & holy day offerings
Bulletin Deadline is Noon on Monday. Please send your
announcements to:
[email protected].
R ELIGIOUS E DUCATION S IGN -U P
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 parishes’ 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 at one time. Classes for grade school (1-8) start on Sunday, October 3 from 9:30 - 10:45am (new time). Classes will let out in time for families to attend the 11:00am Mass together. Classes for high school (grades 9, 10 and Confirmation) start on Sunday, October 3 from 6:00 - 7:30pm.
RCIA (R ITE OF C HRISTIAN I NITIATION )
If you are interested in joining the Catholic Faith, or know someone who is, please call our parish office or Austin Rahill at (414) 530-5770. This program is also open to anyone who wants to find out more about the Catholic Faith or has questions about any aspect of the Catholic Faith. All are welcome. We plan to start the new RCIA session with a “Welcome” meeting on Sunday, September 26 at Noon in Rectory Room A.
B LOOD D RIVE C ANCELLED
The Christian Women Blood Drive scheduled for September 13 has been cancelled. Versiti of Wisconsin has cancelled all mobile blood drives due to a lack of staffing. Those who had planned to donate blood are encouraged to donate at a permanent blood center location instead and please be sure to let them know that you are donating on behalf of St. John the Evangelist - Greenfield.
S ILENT A UCTION I TEMS N EEDED
To help replace the revenue from the Festival Raffle Booth, the parish is holding an online silent auction this fall. Organizers are looking for NEW items, things you would have donated for the Festival Raffle Booth. Items needed include electronics, jewelry, sports/outdoor equipment, household items, gift cards, sports memorabilia, spa items, and new, unopened bottles of wine and liquor. You can drop off your items at the parish office during regular business hours.
Please welcome new members who have recently joined St. John’s Parish:
Kingsley & Adaobi Innocent, sons Kamsiyochkwu & Chizitelum & daughter Ifechiadigo Mike and Kathy Glisch-Bruss
Jessica Quinn and daughter Ava
Luis and Elba Contreras and daughter Elianna
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In Prayer: 22nd Week in Ordinary Time M ONDAY , A UGUST 30
8:00am †John Fretschel - Tom & Sandy T UESDAY , A UGUST 31
8:00am Deceased Moreth Family Members - Jan Kosanke W EDNESDAY , S EPTEMBER 1 (World Day of Prayer for the
Care of Creation)
8:00am †Ed Prokop on the eve of his birthday - Family T HURSDAY , S EPTEMBER 2
8:00am For the Living & Deceased Members of the Berner & Wierzbinski Families - Bill &
Laura Lee Wierzbinski 6:00pm Heal Our Land Holy Hour
F RIDAY , S EPTEMBER 3 (St. Gregory the Great, Pope) 8:00am †Martin Gregorcich - Family
†Anthony Oszewski - Lisa Oszewski
†Antonina Fila - Wierzchowski Family
†David Mortier - Family
†Dorothy Bowers - Bowers Family S ATURDAY , S EPTEMBER 4 (Blessed Virgin Mary)
8:00am †Tony Magenheim - Anna Magenheim 4:30pm For the Members of St. John’s Parish
S UNDAY , S EPTEMBER 5 (23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time) 8:00am †Msgr. Tom Olszyk - Carol Slottke
Int. of the Schneider Family - Family
Deceased Members of the Nettesheim Family - Therese Nettesheim
Anthony Catalano - Jerry & Margherita Int. of Ezekiel - A Friend
9:30am †John Michalski - Family 11:00am †Mary M. Emanuele - Family
This week’s Sanctuary & Tabernacle Candles are lit for the Intention of †Charles & Ruth Cunningham. To reserve
candles, please call or visit the parish office.
The cost is $3 each.
Parish and School Staff Directory
St. John the Evangelist Parish
Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
Weekend Masses: Saturday, 4:30pm; Sunday, 8:00am, 9:30am and 11:00am
Weekday Masses: Monday through Saturday at 8:00am Confessions: Friday and Saturday: 8:30am
Anointing of the Sick: First Saturday of the Month after the 4:30pm Mass
Baptism: Third Sunday at 11:45am. Please call the parish office to schedule.
Pre-Baptismal Class is required for parents with their first child.
Marriage: Contact the parish office at least six months before intended date of marriage.
Rite of Christian Adults interested in Communion, Initiation of Adults: Baptism, and/or Confirmation are asked (RCIA) to contact the Religious Education office . Parish Membership: Families and single adults (over 18) are
asked to register in the parish office.
Perpetual Adoration of Use the entrance along the south side the Blessed Sacrament of the church.
Sick & Shut-Ins: Call the parish office to arrange for Confession and Communion.
Parish Office: 414-321-1965 Parish Hall: 414-321-5940 Parish Gym: 414-321-0079
Website: www.stjohns-grfd.org
Live Stream: www.youtube.com/c/SJEGreenfield Pastor: Very Rev. Michael F. Merkt
[email protected] Deacon: Steven F. Pemper 414-737-5023 [email protected] Director of Administrative Services: Denise Kasulke
[email protected] Director of Liturgy and Music: Karen Schulteis
[email protected] Director of Religious Education: Austin Rahill 414-530-5770 [email protected] Bookkeeper and Building & Grounds: George Pitman, Jr.
[email protected] Parish Secretary: Jan Sadlon [email protected] School Office: 414-321-8540 School Website: sje.k12.wi.us Principal: Ben Oberdorf [email protected] Secretary: Mary Jo Kaminski [email protected]
M ONDAY , A UGUST 30
8:00am Mass followed by Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet 8:00am School Book & Supply Drop Off
School Picture Day T UESDAY , A UGUST 31
8:00am Mass followed by St. Anthony Devotion, Rosary
& Divine Mercy Chaplet First Day of School W EDNESDAY , S EPTEMBER 1
8:00am Mass followed by Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet T HURSDAY , S EPTEMBER 2
8:00am Mass followed by Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:00pm Heal Our Land Holy Hour - Church
6:30pm School Welcome Back Night - Hall & School F RIDAY , S EPTEMBER 3
8:00am Mass followed by Confessions during Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet
11:00am School Early Dismissal
Cousin’s Subs Fundraiser - All day S ATURDAY , S EPTEMBER 4
8:00am Mass followed by Confessions during Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion, Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet
Anointing after 4:30pm Mass No SCRIP after Mass
S UNDAY , S EPTEMBER 5
No SCRIP after Masses
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