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Prayer Partner for our First Communicants at St. John Nepomucene

Prayer Partner for our First Communicants at St. John Nepomucene

Prayer can be a beautiful gift. Are you looking for an opportunity to support someone on their spiritual journey through prayer? If so, being a prayer partner for a child preparing for the Sacrament of First Communion at St. John Nepomucene this spring might be just what you are looking for!

There are 64 students who are anxiously preparing to receive the Body and Blood of Christ, and a prayer partner to help them spiritually on their journey is so very important.

If you are interested, please provide your name, address, phone number and email address to Kelly in our Faith Development Office at kufi@stjn.org. She will then match you up with a child. This is a great opportunity to share with your older children as you pray together for a First Communicant.

Thank you so much for your consideration. May God bless you!

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Pillars Giving Tree – Appleton

Pillars Giving Tree – Appleton

Each year, nearly 2,000 people benefit from Pillars crisis shelter and supportive/affordable housing programs, including street outreach, crisis housing, case management and diversion from homelessness. Together, we are rebuilding lives and strengthening our community.

Last year we changed the way in which we were doing Giving Tree, due to staff shortages and found that implementing a system where we had drop-off times helped us a lot. As this allowed us to focus our main attention on the clients who need our support. We want to thank you in advance for being flexible and for continuing to support those in our community who need it most!

If you would like to support Pillars by doing a donation drive during the holiday season, we are so grateful! Below are a few ways to create your own Giving Tree!

Items can be brought to the Pillars Community Room, 609 E Hancock Street, at the following times/dates:

DateDrop-off Time Drop-off Time
Monday, December 191:00 – 3:00 pm           OR5:00 – 7:00 pm
Tuesday, December 20           9:30 – 11:30 am         OR1:00 – 3:00 pm
Wednesday, December 21    1:00 – 3:00 pm            OR5:00 – 7:00 pm
Thursday, December 22         9:30 am – 1:30 pm  
  • Refer to our Online Registries. Below is the link to the Pillars Wish Lists page that has links to our Amazon & Target registries. Items are shipped directly to the correct Pillars location, saving you the trip! Please feel free to share!
  • Financial support.
    • Financial gifts are always a great way to support Pillars’ clients!
    • Here is the link to our DONATION page.
    • YOU CAN DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT THANKS TO SECURA’s $35,000 Matching Challenge!!

All financial donations given in the month of December will be matched by SECURA Insurance Companies up to $35,000!

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“BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD” Advent Concerts

“BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD” Advent Concerts

As we prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ on Christmas, the season of Advent sometimes flies by without us appreciating it. There is a wonderful opportunity to experience Advent – the “Behold the Lamb of God” Advent Concert. Music written and originally performed by Andrew Peterson, features many area musicians and vocalists, especially from St. Katharine Drexel and Holy Cross of Kaukauna and Hollandtown, and St. John Nepomucene in Little Chute. It features Deacon Dave Van Eperen, Lance Lamers, Mike Van Hoof and Tim Van Eperen of St. John Nepomucene parish.

Under the leadership of Nathan Vande Hey, they are now in their 12th year of performing these in the Fox Valley and surrounding areas! It is the story of salvation history in less than an hour. No tickets required, but a free will offering will be taken, with proceeds donated to charity. This year, the program will be presented 4 times and they are listed below:

Wednesday, November 30th – Kaukauna High School at 7:00 p.m.
(sponsored by the Kaukauna Catholic Parishes)

Wednesday, December 7th – St. Nick’s in Freedom – 7:00 p.m.

Monday, December 12th – Xavier High School in Appleton – 7:00 p.m. (CIA-FMO event)

Wednesday, December 21st – St. Mary Help of Christians in Hilbert (108 S. 6th Street) – 7:00 p.m. (sponsored by the Tri-Parish Catholic Faith Communities – which includes St. John-Sacred Heart Parish in Sherwood and St. Mary of the Seven Dolors in Stockbridge.)

Check it out! Spread the word and invite your students and families. This is open to anyone. Any questions, please contact Deacon Steve Vande Hey at dcnsvandehey@kaucp.org.

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Thanksgiving Day Mass at St. John Nepomucene

Thanksgiving Day Mass at St. John Nepomucene

St. John Nepomucene will be having a Thanksgiving Mass on November 24th at 8:00 a.m. We are asking for food and financial donations to help the St. John Nepomucene Food Pantry. If you are not able to attend Mass on Thanksgiving, please feel free to bring your donation to the parish office or place your food items in the wicker baskets at the entry of the church. May God bless you!

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Blood Pressure Screening – Resuming in 2023 at St. John Nepomucene

Blood Pressure Screening – Resuming in 2023 at St. John Nepomucene

The Parish Nurses / Wellness Committee at St. John Nepomucene will be resuming Blood Pressure Screening on February 5, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Msgr. Jim Room!

However, they are looking for volunteer healthcare workers to help them take blood pressures once a month (first Sunday of the month).

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Joan at: jjvg@sbcglobal.net.

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Concretes for a Cause – November 14th – 18th (Culver’s in Little Chute)

Concretes for a Cause – November 14th – 18th (Culver’s in Little Chute)

Culver’s of Little Chute is going to be running an event called “Concretes for a Cause”.

This event will run from from November 14th – 18th. During that time frame, Culver’s will donate $1.00 for each concrete sold (all sizes included) to the St. John Nepomucene Food Pantry!

Please mark your calendar to stop-in and support a great cause!