SJE honors heroes with 'Jeans for Troops Day'

ST. JOHN | The staff at St. John the Evangelist School recently observed Memorial Day and honored America’s Military Heroes by dressing down as part of “Jeans for Troops Day”. This program is organized by the GI Go Fund which is an organization that assists our returning Veterans with the tr…

St. John to host Scholastic Book Fair Family Night April 23

ST. JOHN | St. John the Evangelist will host a Family Book Fair from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23 at the St. John the Evangelist Gym, 9400 Wicker Avenue.

SJE 8th Grade Girls win CYO Finals

ST. JOHN | Congratulations to the St. John the Evangelist 8th Grade Girls Basketball team for winning the CYO Diocesans Finals in a thrilling game against St. Mary’s Griffith on March 17th.

SJE M.A.T.H. members compete in Purdue University competition

ST. JOHN | After several months of grueling practice, meeting twice a week, the M.A.T.H. members (bowlers) successfully competed in the 2013 Purdue University Math Team Competition. The competition was held at Kahler Middle School in Dyer on Thursday, February 28th. Eighteen schools were pre…

SJE 2013 Science Fair Winners

ST. JOHN | Congratulations to our St. John the Evangelist 2013 Science Fair Winners!

The Week Ahead Lake County

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SJE Students honor veterans for service

ST. JOHN | St. John the Evangelist School recently honored and thanked our Veterans for their service to our country.

SJE students celebrate Grandparents Day

ST. JOHN | St. John the Evangelist students “Counted their Blessings” recently during Grandparents Day 2012. Hundreds of grandparents enjoyed time with the children playing Saint bingo, enjoying a tasty snack, touring the school & classrooms, and visiting the Jesus Club Book Fair. Studen…

St. John the Evangelist School earns an A –

ST. JOHN | St. John the Evangelist received an A Grade from the Indiana Department of Education for the 2011-2012 school year. This grade reflects our most recent academic performance. The letter grades are calculated based on data collected throughout each school year. The grades take into …

Lady Eagles defeat OLG to take CYO Diocesan volleyball tourney

ST. JOHN | The St. John the Evangelist 8th grade girls volleyball team played tough to the end against Our Lady of Grace and won the CYO Diocesan Tournament Championship.

St. John the Evangelist presents 'We are Catholic, Welcome Home' program

ST. JOHN | Deacon Ed Bodley, on behalf of the parishioners, family and friends of St. John the Evangelist Church, are inviting their neighbors, relatives and co-workers back to participate fully with their church family.

SJE students learn the Living Rosary

ST. JOHN | St. John the Evangelist Catholic School students learn many Catholic customs and traditions. The Living Rosary is a revered tradition.

SJE Oktoberfest slated for October 6

ST. JOHN | St. John the Evangelist Parish will host its 6th Annual Oktoberfest, from noon-9:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7, rain or shine under a huge tent at the corner of US-41 and 93rd Street, St. John. It is in the approximate locale of the Day Chapel (the old Germa…

St. John the Evangelist Parish Health Ministry Hosts 7th Annual Flu Vaccination Clinic

ST. JOHN | St. John the Evangelist Parish’s Health Ministry will host its 7th Annual Flu Vaccination Clinic, on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM in the Church Narthex, located at 10701 Olcott St. John, IN 46373 Avenue. There will be a $20 fee, payable by cash or check and Medic…

St. John the Evangelist starts year with top enrollment

ST. JOHN | St. John the Evangelist School started their new school year with open arms and a near record enrollment.

Man fights ALS diagnosis with faith

In the past year, Eric Dahl's hands have gone from gripping baseballs to pressing puzzle pieces into place.

SJE 5th graders take environmental field trip

ST. JOHN | The St. John the Evangelist 5th grade classes recently took an environmental field trip to the Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education. The center is located at the west end of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Park. The students listened to a park ranger explain som…

SJE Iron Disciples calling "Courageous" fathers

ST. JOHN | At the invitation of The Iron Disciples men's ministry and Fr. Sammie Maletta, Pastor, Two hundred and thirty men of the St. John the Evangelist Church will come forward on June 17th (Father’s Day) to commit themselves to a set of ten resolutions as part of the Courageous Resoluti…

St. John the Evangelist School Reading Program shatters school records

ST. JOHN | During the 2011-2012 school year, our students have read a total of 17,518 books with 100% participation. This is an incredible average of 59 books per student! The developer of our Accelerated Reading Program, Renaissance Place, has invited Amy Moynihan, our Reading Resource Teac…

SJE first graders take field trip to Washington Park Zoo and Dunes

ST. JOHN | St. John the Evangelist First Graders have been learning about plants and animals as well as the different types of habitats in which they live. The students learned about these topics through classroom readings, engaging labs, and group projects.