Fr. Mike on Detachment
LIFENIGHT MARCH 24TH!!!
All High School Students!
Join us for LifeNight on March 24th! This LifeNight is called " No Strings Attached!"
This LifeNight guides us to understand the pitfalls of materialism and the beauty of a life rooted in God, not possessions. We aim to inspire a sense of detachment, cultivating an appreciation for what truly matters — our relationship with God, spiritual growth, and service to others. The video to the left of this message is Fr. Mike Schmitz explaining the importance of detachment!
LifeNight immediately follows the 5:30 PM Mass and ends promptly at 8:00 PM!
Please contact me at [email protected] for more info!
- Joe
High School Survey Form!
Meet your Youth Minister!
Joe is SO excited for this next journey as Youth Minister for St John's! Joe is an Experienced Ministry leader with over 10 years of dedicated service in leading and guiding young individuals. Skilled in effectively communicating and building relationships with diverse groups of people! Joe started as a Core member with Stoughton Lifeteen at age 18. In his time there he formed a great platform to hone his skills for public speaking and giving talks, testimonies, and much more. Soon thereafter, Joe Spent 2 years on the road conducting over 250 retreats with NET Ministries. NET consisted of ministry teams of 8-12 young adults. These young adults traveled around the country conducting retreats that aimed to show the love of the Father. Joe gave countless talks and led over 15,000 youth in small group altogether during his time with NET Ministries.
Shortly after finishing his time with NET as a missionary, Joe was hired by them and worked as a regional office local outreach specialist at their regional office in Cincinnati, OH. Joe developed strong leadership and team management skills as he served as the main liaison between diocesan office and NET. Moreover, as a worship leader for the past 10 years as well; Joe has fostered the atmosphere of worship at over 500+ events. Some of them weddings, retreats, and workshops to name a few. Joe also was honored to take the role of training potential worship leaders at NET Ministries "Worship Leader Training" as it was called. In this role he encouraged the NET Missionaries to not only become a better musician, but a better steward of the knowledge that they are cultivating a true heart of worship in those they serve.
Joe is one who passionately leads others closer to Christ through a heart of worship. All in all St. John's is extremely excited about Joe's experience and confidence to effectively lead the teens at St John's closer to Christ.
Joe is an avid bowler, sports fanatic, and loves to play NHL 24, NBA 2k24, and Madden 24!!!
(So if any youth want to test their skills please contact Joe @ at the Parish Center!)
Youth Ministry Calendar!
Prayer Minute!
Prayer Minute: Each week Joe our Youth Minister will provide something the youth of the parish can reflect on and engage in prayer with.
This week: As we start this school week, let's join in prayer for the courage to lift others up instead of tearing them down, ensuring that our actions and words contribute to a positive environment, and dedicating special prayers for those who may need uplifting this week.