St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community
Catholic church and school, serving Little Chute and surrounding communities since 1836
SPIRITUS Radiate Gala – November 8, 2025
Join SPIRITUS Ministries for the Radiate Gala on Friday, November 8th. The evening begins with Mass at 4:00 pm at St. Mary, Menasha, followed by the gala at 5:15 pm at the Bridgewood Resort featuring dinner, auctions, games, and $5,000 in cash prizes. Proceeds support SPIRITUS in inspiring youth and forming leaders for the Church. Learn more at Radiate.givesmart.com.
Holy Spirit Parish Sunday Supper – September 14th
All are welcome for a dine-in meal at the Darboy School located at W2796 County Rd KK in Appleton (Darboy).
We would like to extend a warm welcome to anyone who could use a delicious meal and good company! This meal is FREE of charge!
Christmas Stars ticket sales are open online and at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre box office!
Box office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from noon until 3pm. Come and be delighted by a spectacular Broadway-style revue featuring religious and secular holiday music performed by a cast of singers, dancers and actors ages five to senior citizen.
Experience the dazzling Christmas parade, a visit from Santa and the breathtaking “Living Nativity” finale. All performances will be held at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 Prospect Avenue, Appleton from December 4th through 7th and from December 11th through 14th.
An American Sign Language interpreter will be provided at the 1:00 pm performance on December 6th. The fully accessible theatre is equipped with a hearing loop.
For performance times, ticket purchases or questions, please call 920-733-8840 or visit www.christmasstars.org.
To visit the Xavier Theatre box office, please use the main theatre entrance, Door #1, located under the arched canopy. 10 minute courtesy parking along the curb is available during box office hours.
2nd Annual Beer, Brats & Brotherhood on October 21st in Fellowship Hall at St. John Nepomucene
Please join us for our 2nd Annual Beer, Brats & Brotherhood on October 21st in Fellowship Hall at St. John Nepomucene. It is an intergenerational FREE event so all grandfathers, fathers, uncles, friends and boys (age 5 and older) are invited to come and share in the fun!
Come and hear speaker, Jim Vande Hey, as he share stories and a message about how we can incorporate faith into sports, hunting and everyday life and step it up in our faith as role models.
There will be fun activities and prizes as well! Please register by October 9th by contacting the parish office at (920) 788-9061, filling out a Google Form (click here) or by sending an email to Sarah at szteske@stjn.org.
This event is being sponsored by St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation Committee and the Knights of Columbus.
St. John Nepomucene “Love Thy Neighbor” FREE Meal – September 20th
Please join us after the 4:30 p.m. Mass as we hold our “Love Thy Neighbor” Meal!
When you leave the 4:30 p.m. Mass on September 20th, please help yourself to a FREE meal which includes a brat, hamburger, hot dog, bag of chips and condiments.
This will be held under the canopy (front entrance of church) and please take along another meal with you to provide to a family member, friend, neighbor or a stranger!
St. John Nepomucene Prayer Shawl Ministry – September 20th and September 21st
Our lovely prayer shawls will be available the weekend of September 20th and September 21st after all Masses. Please feel free to take one for yourself, a loved one or for someone you may know that would enjoy having one.
Also, feel free to stop any time at the parish office or you may take one from the basket in the Gathering Space .
Calling all High School Students! Join us for Homecoming Mass on October 4th!
Start off your Homecoming with the beautiful tradition at St. John Nepomucene where you attend the 4:30 p.m. Mass and receive a special blessing!
We are looking for high school students to participate in the readings and Prayers of the Faithful during Mass. Please contact Sarah or Dani in the Faith Development Office at (920) 788-9033 or at ssimon@stjn.org or danihietpas@stjn.org if you are interested or have any questions.
CIA-FMO September Event – September 22nd
Saints, popes and miracles! That’s what’s coming to Appleton as part of the 2025-2026 Investigate Your Faith series sponsored by CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry.
Our kickoff event celebrates our first “Millennial Saint”, Carlo Acutis, who will be canonized in early September. Please join us–FREE of charge–for a showing of the recently released and acclaimed movie, Carlo Acutis – ROADMAP TO REALITY on Monday, September 22nd at 7 p.m. at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre.
SUMMIT to the Heights
Local teens should be seen, heard and known in a fun, welcoming environment with committed Catholic leaders who are willing to meet, listen and lead students into a deeper relationship with Christ and in service to His Church.
SUMMIT is directed toward High School students across the Fox Valley area. They will experience fun, friends, and a place where they can be themselves.
Senior Living Expo–Celebrating Life after 50
Older adults, their families and caregivers and all interested are invited to attend
INTERACTIVE TRADESHOW with 70+ Exhibit Booths!
FREE Admission, NO advance registration
FREE Coffee and Rolls while supplies last
PRIZE winners selected throughout the morning
FREE Health Screenings: Blood Pressure and Pulse, Skin, Hearing, Flu Shot (if available)
FREE Ask the Pharmacist: Call Network Health (920-720-1287) for appointment /bring meds
FREE Seminars: 9:00 –Fox Valley Medical Equipment Loan Locker
10:00 –Social Security
Date–Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025
Time–8:00 am — 12:00 noon
Place–Xtreme Air (formerly Players Choice) County Rd JJ, Appleton
Sponsored by Appleton Noon Lions Club. All proceeds go to charitable organizations.
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