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Janssen Forum Luncheon Speaker Series – Speaker: Eden Foord on Thursday, October 16th

Janssen Forum Luncheon Speaker Series – Speaker: Eden Foord on Thursday, October 16th

Join us for the Janssen Forum Luncheon Speaker Series, held on Thursday, October 16th. Our guest speaker, Eden Foord, Executive Director and Co-Founder of SPIRITUS Ministries will share his story of how a young man from the beaches of California meets and marries an amazing woman from Muncie, IN and how they were called to Menasha.

The program begins at 11:15 a.m. with Mass held in the Mount Tabor Center Chapel, followed by a light lunch. The guest speaker begins at 12:10 p.m. and concludes by 1:00 p.m.

The program cost is $10. Register online at www.spiritusministries.org/janssenforum or by calling Annette Hovie at 920-722-8918 x0. 

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SPIRITUS Ministries is currently recruiting young adults to serve next year as missionaries!

SPIRITUS Ministries is currently recruiting young adults to serve next year as missionaries!

SPIRITUS Ministries is currently recruiting young adults to serve next year as missionaries leading retreats and igniting our Catholic faith students in grades 2–12. 

Are you in your twenties and looking for a meaningful next step? SPIRITUS is inviting young adults to serve as missionaries leading Catholic youth retreats with no fundraising obligations. Join us at our next Come and See Weekend scheduled for October 17-19. Contact Gina Holt at ginaholt@spiritusministries.org for more information.

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CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to announce: Ed Jozsa who will present “ENCOUNTERING GOD on Death’s Doorstep”on October 20th at Xavier Fine Arts

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to announce: Ed Jozsa who will present “ENCOUNTERING GOD on Death’s Doorstep”on October 20th at Xavier Fine Arts

As the Church prepares to celebrate All Saints and All Souls days on November 1st and November 2nd, our CIA-Faith Mission Operatives apostolate is excited to offer another powerful story of a Catholic whose life and faith were radically changed through a Near Death Experience (NDE). 

On Monday, October 20th at 7 p.m. in the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, Ed Jozsa will present “ENCOUNTERING GOD on Death’s Doorstep”, his fascinating account of both terror and a glimpse of Heaven that occurred during and after he was crushed and trapped in his car for hours following an accident.

Coming to Appleton from Indiana, Ed will tell his story as part of the 2025-2026 Investigate Your Faith series. No tickets needed! Free will offering encouraged. For details, please visit: https://sites.google.com/site/ciafmo/events-1.

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G.B. Council of Catholic Women is offering a “Morning of Reflection: Pilgrims of Hope” on October 25th

G.B. Council of Catholic Women is offering a “Morning of Reflection: Pilgrims of Hope” on October 25th

The G.B. Council of Catholic Women is offering a Morning of Reflection on Saturday, October 25th in the Neville Conference Room at St. Norbert Abbey from 8:00 AM – 12 Noon.

Sr. Sally Ann Brickner OSF will be presenting on the Jubilee Theme: Pilgrims of Hope. Sr. Brickner is a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross in Green Bay.

The cost is $25 which includes morning Mass in the Abbey church followed by a Continental Breakfast.  Registration is due by October 10th. For a registration form go to www.gbdccw/events or call 920-468-3455.

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Worldwide Marriage Encounter – November 8th and 9th in Neenah, WI

Worldwide Marriage Encounter – November 8th and 9th in Neenah, WI

WWME is a worldwide Catholic marriage enrichment ministry that puts on weekend experiences where couples learn to better communicate and live out their sacrament every day. It is a chance for couples to grow more intimately in faith and love together. Everything is based in our Catholic teachings and beliefs, and our faith is involved in all aspects of the experience. It’s similar to National Marriage Encounter that has been held in Green Bay in the past – both that group and Retrouvaille branched off of the original WWME experience.

The experience is happening November 8th and November 9th at St. Mary Catholic Middle School in Neenah, Wisconsin. Couples can register for the experience at wwme.org. 

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FORMED Video of the Month for September – St. John Nepomucene

FORMED Video of the Month for September – St. John Nepomucene

The FORMED Video of the Month is “Dating and Courtship” by Kimberly Hahn.

What elements are essential during dating and courtship to discern whether you are following God’s will? In this inspiring presentation, Kimberly Hahn, wife of Dr. Scott Hahn, shares rich insight gained from many years of bible study and her personal experiences as a Christian woman, wife, and mother. She provides practical advice and encourages setting high standards according to God’s ways.

We invite you to experience and learn more about “Dating and Courtship” by Kimberly Hahn. To view the video, please click here!

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Did you know that St. John Nepomucene is welcoming you to sign-up and enjoy FORMED for FREE! Please see the information below and to sign-up, please click the following link: formed.org/signup.

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Women Celebrate registration begins on November 5th!

Women Celebrate registration begins on November 5th!

WOMEN CELEBRATE REGISTRATION IS COMING!

In recent years, the 600 spots at WOMEN CELEBRATE are filled within a few days!

So please mark your calendars, WOMEN CELEBRATE online registration begins Wednesday, November 5th at 8 AM at www.womencelebrate.org!

We’re so excited about the upcoming retreat! It will take place February 6th through February 8, 2026 in Elkhart Lake. 

REGISTRATION PROCESS

STEP 1: Ticket Purchase for the Retreat
You can purchase your retreat ticket right here on our registration website beginning at 8:00 am on November 5, 2025.  This ticket includes all meals, snacks, and the cost of the retreat (speakers, equipment rental, etc.).  Each woman attending can purchase her own ticket or you can do as you have done in the past and have one person buy a ticket for everyone in the group.  You are only able to pay with one credit card in a transaction so if you register more than one person, it will have to be charged to one credit card.  You will need the following information for each person you register: Name, Email, Phone, City. Click here for a direct link to the ticket purchase.

STEP 2: Room Reservation at the Osthoff
THIS STEP IS DONE AFTER PURCHASING YOUR TICKET(S). Reserve a room for your group at the Osthoff Resort. There are two ways to do this:

Option 1: Phone Reservation:
To make your reservation over the phone, simply call the Osthoff Hotel (855)876-3399 and let them know you’re attending Women Celebrate. They will assist you in reserving your room. You will only be charged for one night stay at the time of booking, and the balance will be due upon check-in.

Option 2: Online Reservation:
To reserve your room online, visit the Osthoff Resort website. During the booking process, you’ll be prompted to enter a specific group ID.  Our group ID is #### (Will be provided the day before registration opens). This code will identify you as part of our group and ensure you receive rooms reserved for our group. The online booking system will only require you to pay for the first night at the time of booking, and the balance will be due upon check-in.

Special Weekend Rates for Women Celebrate!
1 Bedroom Suite (1 bed & 1 pull-out) $300-$346 (Total cost for 2 nights)
2 Bedroom Suite (2 beds & 1 pull-out) $386-$556 (Total cost for 2 nights)
3 Bedroom Suite (3 beds & 1 pull-out) $400-$800 (Total cost for 2 nights)

Note: These prices are the TOTAL cost for both Friday & Saturday night, NOT per person. The cost would be split by the number of women in the suite. This block of rooms at these prices will not be available until November 5 at 8:00 am.

Questions? Need more information? Feel free to reach out to our team by emailing helpwomencelebrate@gmail.com.  

We can’t wait to CELEBRATE with you at Women Celebrate 2026!