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St. John the Evangelist Catholic School – Pre-K through 8th grade

At SJE, Admissions are going strong and we still have time for applicants to apply for the 2021-2022 school year. I know many families within the local Parishes may be looking for another alternative for schooling next year. We would love to share with them the amazing things happening here at SJE.
God Bless,
Ashley Ward
Director of Enrollment & Advancement
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School

For more Information please visit: https://www.sjecs.org/

Lenten Liturgies

Sent by Carrie Clemens on Sunday, February 14 at 2:00PM

Livestream of Vigil Mass for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – February 13, 2021

“Brothers and sisters, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.”
                                                                                                                                                                            – 1 Corinthians 10:31

Do a quick check of your priorities.  Where does God rank in that list?  If He’s not first, you have some work to do.  Putting God first in everything helps us from putting other “gods” (like our pride, ego, money and possessions) before God.  Before making a decision, ask yourself, “I’m I going this for the glory of God or for the glory of me?”  

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Please support: Catholic Relief Services – Rice Bowl 2021

Lent beings on Feb. 17 – 40 days of preparation. 

It’s a journey of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, which culminates in the great celebration of Easter. 

Every year on Ash Wednesday, @CatholicReliefServices launches #CRSRiceBowl, their program to help guide you and your family through Lent. 


Stories of Hope:

Meatless recipes that you and your family can prepare on Fridays during Lent:

In the past years, the money was collected in the cardboard boxes.  This year, Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church will be doing something a little different; we are asking for donations electronically.  

Please donate to Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Team, so together we can make a difference. Click the box below or follow this link: 

Your donation is greatly appreciated.  Thank you!

2021 CRS Rice Bowls

Lent beings on Feb. 17 – 40 days of preparation. It’s a journey of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, which culminates in the great celebration of Easter. Every year on Ash Wednesday, Catholic Relief Services launches CRS Rice Bowl, their program to help guide you and your family through Lent.

 

This year, CRS takes you on weekly virtual trips to Madagascar 🇲🇬 , El Salvador 🇸🇻 and Timor-Leste 🇹🇱. These stories are examples of the communities where your Lenten alms are changing lives.

Lastly, stories are accompanied by a simple, meatless recipe that you and your family can prepare on Fridays during Lent.

To donate as a part of Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Team,
please go to:
https://crs.donordrive.com/team/5681

Visit crsricebowl.org  for more information.

Livestream of Vigil Mass for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – February 6, 2021

“Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed…He told them, ‘Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also.  For this purpose have I come.’”
                                                               – Mark 1:35, 38

In today’s Gospel reading we see a perfect example of stewardship.  Jesus gives His time to do all that God wishes – healing the sick and preaching.  But before He begins, Jesus makes time to be alone with God in prayer.  It is through prayer, spending time with God, that we find the strength to do what He wishes us to do.  Be sure to find time every day to be with God.

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