. SAINT J OHN the EVANGELIST 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. CATH O LIC P A RI SH 8500 West Cold Spring Road | Greenfield, WI 53228 | 414-321-1965 | Fax: 414-321-4407 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord | April 1, 2018 SCHOOL Mary Laidlaw-Otto, Principal www.sje.k12.wi.us 414-321-8540 (office) | 414-321-4450 (fax) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Austin Rahill, Director 414-321-8922 www.stjohns-grfd.org | e-mail: [email protected]PASTOR: Very Rev. Michael F. Merkt Steven F. Pemper, Deacon Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 8:30 & 10:30am Confessions Friday & Saturday: 8:30am First Saturday: 3:30 to 4:00pm Anointing of the Sick First Saturday after the 4:30pm Mass. Devotions after Daily Mass Monday through Saturday - Rosary Tuesday - St. Anthony Saturday - Mother of Perpetual Help Baptism Third Sunday at 11:45am. Please call the parish office to schedule. PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS is required for parents with the first child. Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Use entrance along the south side of the church. Marriage Contact the parish office at least 6 months before intended date of marriage. RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Adults interested in Baptism, Communion, and/or Confirmation are asked to contact the Religious Education office. Parish Membership Families & single adults (over 18) are asked to visit the parish office to register. Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am to 12:00pm Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays Sick & Shut-Ins Call the parish office to arrange for Confession & Communion.
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SAINT JOHN the EVANGELIST
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.
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PASTOR: Very Rev. Michael F. Merkt
Steven F. Pemper, Deacon
Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 8:30 & 10:30am
Confessions Friday & Saturday: 8:30am First Saturday: 3:30 to 4:00pm
Anointing of the Sick First Saturday after the 4:30pm Mass.
Devotions after Daily Mass
Monday through Saturday - Rosary Tuesday - St. Anthony Saturday - Mother of Perpetual Help
Baptism Third Sunday at 11:45am. Please call the parish office to schedule. PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS is required for parents with the first child.
Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Use entrance along the south side of the church.
Marriage Contact the parish office at least 6 months before intended date of marriage.
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Adults interested in Baptism, Communion, and/or Confirmation are asked to contact the Religious Education office.
Parish Membership Families & single adults (over 18) are asked to visit the parish office to register.
Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am to 12:00pm Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
Sick & Shut-Ins Call the parish office to arrange for Confession & Communion.
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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
Easter Sunday of the
Resurrection of the Lord
MONDAY, APRIL 2 (MONDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER) 8:00 am For the Souls Lost through Abortion TUESDAY, APRIL 3 (TUESDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER) 7:30 am †Stanley Wierzchowski - Irena & Steve Jaksic WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 (WEDNESDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER) 8:00 am †Mariano Crivello - Pat & Maria Dillet THURSDAY, APRIL 5 (THURSDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER) 7:30 am †St. Pope John Paul II - Jaksic Family FRIDAY, APRIL 6 (FRIDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER) 8:00 am †Mariano Crivello - Dave & Peggy Zimmerman †Mary Bambic - John Bambic †Ray Freiberg - Jerry & Dorothy Kowalski Deceased Vijil & Sanchez Family Members †Arnold & Dolores Braeger - Family SATURDAY, APRIL 7 (SATURDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER) 8:00 am †Julia McKelvie - Elder Ministry 4:30 pm For the Members of St. John’s Parish SUNDAY, APRIL 8 (DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY) 8:30 am Intention of Fr. John Baumgardner - 8:30am Ushers 10:30 am †Ed Prokop - Steve Prokop Family (Adult Choir) †Terri Nass - Friends †Mariano Crivello - John Schroeder 58th Wedding Anniversary of Richard & Mary Ann
This Week’s Sanctuary Candle & Tabernacle Candles are lit for
the Past and Present Priests of St. John’s Parish
To reserve candles, visit the parish office. Cost: $3/candle.
Clear glass candle holders and 5-day
inserts for home use are available for purchase in the
parish office. The cost is $3.00/each.
Bulletin Deadline is Monday at Noon. You may email your item to [email protected]
Mass Intentions
EASTER 2018
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
They said to them, “Why do you seek the living one among the dead? He is not here, but he has been raised.” Luke 24: 5-6
In the story of the empty tomb, the Church proclaims that Jesus Christ was so filled with the power of life, that death could not hold Him. In bursting forth from the tomb, our Lord manifested His power to empty from life all the evil that sought to capture and confine it. All of the bitter-ness and regret, the alienation and isolation, the anxiety and worry, and the fear and trepidation that seeks to block our path of life and entrap us, have been rolled away with the resurrection of our Lord.
This Easter, I ask all members of our Catholic faith community to make the commitment to grow more deeply in your relationship with Jesus Christ. Participate often in the sacrament of reconciliation, go to Mass, read the Bible on a daily basis, pray – always pray – and remember that the promise made by Christ thousands of years ago is just as true today as when it was first proclaimed.
May the Spirit of the risen Christ bring great joy to your hearts this Easter, and may you abide in that joy for all your days. With every good wish and blessing this bright season, I remain,
Most Reverend Jerome E. Listecki Archbishop of Milwaukee
EASTER CELEBRATION On behalf of myself and the entire parish and school staff I wish a very Blessed Easter celebra-tion to you and your loved ones. I like to remind people that, as Catholics, we celebrate Easter for 50 days. As spring continues to unfold before our senses, may the signs of spring be reminders to us of God’s presence in our midst. May we be mindful especially of the gifts that come to us through the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. May we be committed to allow the good works that have begun in us by our Lenten practices to continue to grow and abound. It is only our loving acts that we take with us into eternity.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Next weekend, the Church will celebrate the Mercy of God with Divine Mercy Sunday. If you haven’t begun the Divine Mercy Novena, it isn’t too late. “For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have Mercy on us and on the whole world.” Fr. Michael
A Special Note of Thanks We acknowledge with our deepest gratitude the gift of this
year’s Paschal (Easter) Candle by Parish Members. May God reward your generosity.
We are pleased to welcome
Ryan Bagatta | Jon Girard | Angela LaRue Lauren Procarione | Kirsten Tanberg
who were received into the sacramental life of the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil Mass. We ask that God bless
them abundantly as they grow in His love.
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EASTER SUNDAY The first light of Easter dawn had begun to creep over the horizon. The steadfast women from Friday's gory events are returning again to the body of their Lord. "Who will roll back the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?" How quickly we return to mundane concerns and how thoroughly God wants to surprise us! Imagine the utter shock upon seeing the stone rolled away, the tomb empty, and a stranger clothed in light proclaiming the impossible. "You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; he is not here." He is risen indeed and the world will never be the same.
We know from other Gospel passages that Mary Magdalene made haste to the disciples to proclaim the Good News. We know that Peter and John rushed to the tomb to see for themselves. We know that the wonder and awe of the Res-urrection permeated the lives of the apostles until their own dying day.
Can we comprehend the utterly world-changing nature of this surprise? The historical reanimation of a dead man is of no real value to us. But we know that Easter Sunday is so much more. By the Resurrection of Jesus, life has triumphed over death for us all. The gates of heaven are opened and the treasury of graces is poured out upon the here and now. This Resurrection Day, let us draw near, amazed yet unafraid, to the risen Christ. Let us recall the words of Pope Emeri-tus Benedict XVI, "Jesus is not a character from the past. He lives, and he walks before us as one who is alive, he calls us to follow him, the living one, and in this way to discover for ourselves the path of life" (Easter Vigil, April 15, 2006).
Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd. You know each of us and you call us by name to serve in faith. Help us to respond generously to your voice. Give courage and guidance to those you call to the priesthood and diaconate, to religious life and lay ministry, so they may respond wholeheartedly and serve devotedly. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Please pray especially for: Fr. John & Nicholas Baumgardner (Sons of Dennis & Mary Baumgardner) Sr. Mary Coffelt (Daughter of †Ralph & †Mary Coffelt) Mark Frohna (Son of Craig & Helen Frohna) Sr. Maria Cabrini Gerszewski (Granddaughter of Judy Gerszewski) Sr. Jan Gregorcich (Daughter of †Martin & †Matilda Gregorcich) Br. MJ Groark OFM CAP (Son of Michael & Anna Marie Groark) Deacon Steve Pemper Samuel Schulz (Grandson of Don & Mary Ann Kanter) Sr. Mary Frances Werner (Daughter of Wellward & Gertrude Werner) Sr. Therese Wycklendt (Granddaughter of Frank & Barbara Rekowski)
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Fr. John & NicholasSr. Mary Coffelt (DaMark Frohna (Son of Sr. Maria Cabrini Ge
Parish Baby Shower April 14th & 15th
Bring unwrapped NEW Layette items to Mass and place them on the table
in the narthex. Items will be distributed to Catholic Charities, Birthright, Women’s
Care Center & Women’s Support Center. Monetary
donations will also be accepted.
Sponsored by Christian Women.
Think Festival!!! July 27th, 28th, & 29th
Become a Firecracker Backer! Bring smiles to young and old! Make a contribution to this year’s fireworks
display and make it the best ever.
Categories for Sponsorship: Platinum: $500 Gold: $250 Silver: $150
Bronze: $100 Copper: $50
Contact Diane Gaffke at 414-327-6780 with your level of sponsorship.
The deadline is June 30th.
It’s not too early to begin purchasing items for the Mystery Package Booth for this year’s festival. Items for men, women and children are to be NEW and worth at
least 50¢. Do not wrap the items, just bring them to the parish office. &&&&&
Larger items for the Raffle Booth are needed such as electronics, appliances, afghans or any larger items that you think festival-goers would be eager to buy a chance to
win. You can bring these items to the parish office.
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE, IF YOU ARE ABLE!! With praise and gratitude to God, St. Francis de Sales Seminary
joyfully announces and invites you to attend the Ordination of Deacons through the imposition of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by The Most Reverend James Schuerman, Auxillary Bishop of Milwaukee
Saturday, April 21, 2018 10:30am
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist 812 North Jackson Street
Milwaukee Wisconsin
Nicholas James Baumgardner, son of parishioners Dennis and Mary Baumgardner, is one of 5 who will be ordained this day. All are welcome to attend the Ordination Mass, though the seating will be limited. The following day at our parish, Deacon Nick will assist at the 10:30am Mass and will preach the sermon. All parishioners are welcome to attend this Mass Of Thanksgiving for Deacon
Nick’s Ordination. A pancake breakfast/breakfast treats gathering will follow in the church hall after Mass. Please plan to celebrate with everyone!!
(Nick’s Ordination to the Priesthood will be May 18, 2019)
EASTER PRAYER Make us an Easter people, Lord, rejoicing, renewed, resurrected. May the wonder of Easter morning color every dawn we see. Teach us to cherish each day as a gift from You, as You roll away the stone of yesterday’s sin and let us begin anew. Show us that, just like Jesus, our lives can be extraordinary if we trust in You. Give us this gift of eternal Easter, Lord, that Your Church may be the gospel message You intended. Amen
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is most appropriate that Child Abuse Prevention Month is held during the Easter season. There is no better time than Easter to celebrate the protection of our most valu-able gift from God—our children.
“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
St. John the Evangelist
Catholic Church
St. John the Evangelist
Catholic School, Greenfield
From the Mailbag… Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration will be held on Sunday, April 8th from 1:00-3:00pm at Mary Queen of Heaven Parish (2322 S 106th St, West Allis). Prayer Service with Presentation, veneration of the Divine Mercy Image, recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and priests to hear confessions.
The April All Night Eucharistic Vigil will be held at Christ King Parish (2604 N Swan Blvd). The vigil begins with Mass at 8:00pm on Friday, April 6th and closes with Mass at 5:00am on Saturday, April 7th Any questions, please call 414-254-2790.
Save the Following Dates to Join our Mission of Forming Priests in the Image of Jesus Christ: PALLIUM SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT GOLF OUTING AND DINNER AUCTION
Monday, July 30th at the Wisconsin Country Club, Milwaukee
ANNUAL SEMINARY DINNER Friday, September 28th at the Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee
Please join us in welcoming our newest parish member:
Thomas & Christine Rither Karla Sprung
Due to the advanced deadlines for Easter, the Parish Financial
Stewardship Summary numbers for March 24th &
25th were not available. Please see next weekend’s bulletin.
SCRIP CARDS are available
in the narthex after Masses the 1st & 3rd weekends;
in the hall Thursdays at 2:45pm;
at www.shopwithscrip.com with enrollment code: 18DE7D4F11822; or
by calling the parish office at 414-321-1965 x107.
UPCOMING DATES April 5-7 ............................................. Rummage Sale April 6 ............... Marriage & Family Matters Holy Hour April 7/8 ....... Divine Mercy Chaplet after ALL Masses April 7/8 ................................ Respect Life Bake Sale April 10 ......Marriage & Family Matters Talk w/Sr. Marie April 12 .................................................. Mom’s Group April 14/15 ................................. Parish Baby Shower April 17 ..................................... Respect Life Speaker April 18-20 ......................... School Outdoor Education April 21 ............................... First Communion Retreat April 21/22 .................. Pastoral Council Nominations April 22 .............. Baumgardner Mass of Thanksgiving April 22 .... Baumgardner Reception/Pancake Breakfast April 23 ....................... School Choice Parent Meeting April 25 ................................... Respect Life Holy Hour May 3 .............................. First Communion Rehearsal May 4 ..... Marriage & Family Matters Holy Hour/Open Gym May 5 ..................................... First Communion Mass
PASTOR ............................ Very Rev. Michael F. Merkt x 105 ..................................................... [email protected]
DEACON ........................ Steven F. Pemper - 414-737-5023 ................................................................. [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF LITURGY AND MUSIC ........... Karen Schulteis x 125 ....................................................... [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES . Denise Kasulke x 107 ......................................................... [email protected]
BOOKKEEPER........................................George Pitman, Jr. x 106 ...........................................................gpitman@stjohns-grfd.org
SECRETARY .............................................. Jodi Lee Bowers x 101 ............................................................. [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ................... Austin Rahill ........................................................ [email protected]
SCHOOL OFFICE ............................................ 414-321-8540
PRINCIPAL .................................................. Mary Laidlaw-Otto ........................................................ [email protected]
SECRETARY.................................................. Mary Jo Kaminski .................................................... [email protected]
SCHOOL FAX .................................................... 414-321-4450 WEBSITE ................................................... www.sje.k12.wi.us
PARISH HALL .......................................................414-321-5940
In your prayers, please pray for the repose of the souls of
Janet & Robert Bell
May the Risen Lord grant them eternal peace and give comfort to those who mourn.
Dr. Timothy Gray is the president of the Augustine Institute and is a well-known Scripture scholar and Catholic speaker. With fascinating detail and examples, Dr. Gray discusses the profound importance for individuals, and for modern society, of properly observing Sunday as the Lord’s Day by exploring God’s gift of the Sabbath in the Old Testa-ment. He aims to help us reclaim our Sunday from the hustle and bus-tle of our busy lives.
Pick up a copy of this CD in the narthex today. Suggested donation is $4.00.
CD OF THE WEEK: KEEP HOLY THE SABBATH - RECLAIMING SUNDAY
THE SJE MOMS’ GROUP is designed to support and affirm women in the many roles we have in life as mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, and
friends. It’s a ministry where women, bonded by their vocation and their Catholic faith, come together to share the joys and struggles of motherhood. Please join us for devotions,
Divine Mercy Chaplet and chatting from 9:00am to 11:00am in Rm B of the Rectory Basement on
Thursday, April 12th. Children are welcome!
When you walk into Mass this weekend, simply ask God in the quiet of your heart…“God, show me one way in this Mass that I can become a-better-version-of-myself this week.” Pick up a Mass Journal today for $2. Listen to the Mass in a new way. Become a better version of yourself!
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Raffle Calendar Winners
This Week
Due to the advanced deadlines for Easter, the Raffle Calendar Winners for March 19th through 25th were
not available. Please see next weekend’s bulletin.
Monday, April 2 No School 9:00am-6:00pm Rummage Sale Set-Up - Gym 6:30pm 33 Days to Merciful Love - Hall 6:30pm RCIA - Rm C
Sunday, April 8 8:30am Holy Name - Hall SCRIP/Anointing of the Sick/Divine Mercy Chaplet/Respect Life Bake Sale after Mass Reception for Consecration to Merciful Love after 10:30am Mass in Hall 6:00pm RE Grs. 9-10 & Confirmation - School
Friday, April 6 No School 8:30am Confessions - Church 9:00am-4:00pm Rummage Sale - Gym 2:00pm St. Vincent de Paul Meal Program - Hall 6:00pm Marriage & Family Matters Holy Hour - Church 7:00pm Marriage & Family Matters Social - Hall
Wednesday, April 4 No School 9:00am-6:00pm Rummage Sale Set-Up - Gym 3:00pm Soccer Practice - Gym 6:30pm KSKJ - Rm A
Saturday, April 7 6:45am Men’s Faith & Fellowship - Hall 8:30am Confessions - Church 9:00am-Noon Rummage Sale - Gym 3:30-4:00pm Confessions - Church SCRIP/Anointing of the Sick/Divine Mercy Chaplet/Respect Life Bake Sale after Mass
Tuesday, April 3 No School No RE 9:00am-6:00pm Rummage Sale Donation Drop-off & Set-Up - Gym 1:00pm 33 Days to Merciful Love - Rm A 6:30pm Stewardship Committee - Rm A
Thursday, April 5 No School Noon-4:00pm Rummage Sale - Gym 6:00pm Art Club - Rm C
33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE - Week 6: Consecration to Merciful Love - The Little Way is not about taking away the dryness of everyday life. (After all, that’s
part of our “littleness.”) Rather, it’s about finding happiness amid the dryness. It’s about discovering extraordinary joy, happiness and peace in the midst of regular, ordinary, day-to-day existence. Truly, it’s the secret to happiness in this life. St.
Therese & St. Faustina, pray for us.
All 33 Days to Merciful Love participants, past and present, are invited to make or renew their consecration to Merciful Life (Divine Mercy) next Sunday after the 10:30am Mass and chaplet. A reception will follow in
the hall and all are welcome.
RUMMAGE SALE IN THE GYM THIS WEEK
Thursday, April 5th (Noon-4pm), Friday, April 6th (9am-4pm) & Saturday, April 7th (9am-Noon ~ 1/2 Price)
Bring donations Tuesday, April 3rd from 9am to 6pm. (No Shoes, Furniture, Clothing or TVs.)
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be offered next Saturday after the 4:30pm Mass.
JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU
As the Church celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday next weekend, all are invited to join us as the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited after each Mass. The Chaplet will also be recited after the Daily Mass on Monday, April 2nd through
Saturday, April 7th, for those who wish to participate.
FAMILY HOLY HOURS ~ 1ST FRIDAYS FROM 6:00 TO 7:00PM IN CHURCH
Rosary ~ Scripture ~ Silent Prayer ~ Confessions ~ Benediction Followed by Open Gym from 7:00 to 8:00pm (except in April)
MONTHLY GATHERINGS ~ 2ND TUESDAYS FROM 6:00 TO 7:30PM IN HALL Talk/Discussion on Marriage & Family Matters with Sr. Marie Day
from Schoenstatt Retreat Center ~ Childcare Provided
Congratulations to all the men, women and children that participated in the 40 DAYS FOR LIFE. The journey was a long one but it was worth every bit of our effort. Nationally, 439 and locally 10 precious lives were saved. Each one of these little ones may not ever know that we prayed for their lives to be spared from abortion but God, who hears all our prayers, will reward our efforts. Thanks again for your part in praying with and for the 40 Days for Life.
The Respect Life Committee
The month of April is nationally designated to bring our awareness to child abuse. We may not know these abused children but, we can come together and pray for them. Join our Respect Life Holy Hour on Wednesday, April 25th at 7pm to pray for children who are suffering from any form of abuse.
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The Respect Life Committee’s BAKE SALE will be NEXT WEEKEND. If you’re able to help bake a treat for us to sell, bring it on Saturday, April 7th from Noon to 3:00pm to the church hall (Door #13-across from the soccer field.) No need to wrap the items. Our Respect Life
Elves will be glad to do that for you. Questions? Call Kathy at 414-329-0991.
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HE IS THE LIGHT
In times of trouble, sorrow and care, Be still and listen, know that He’s there, To comfort and give you, the strength that you need, Whatever the problem, your prayers, He will heed, Protecting and guiding, each soul in its plight, In the dark hours, He is the light. ~ Colette Fedor
