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May Explanation Station from St. John Adult Faith Formation

May Explanation Station from St. John Adult Faith Formation

Preparing hearts for the Ascension of the Lord

Ascension is a time to teach our children that by living the faith, the day will come when “we all shall be taken up in clouds to meet Christ and to be with our Lord forever.” As joint heirs of heaven, we must keep before their eyes and ours the fact that this was the reason for our creation. We must also stress the words of Christ, our Brother, words of consolation for us at His Ascension: “I go to prepare a place for YOU.”

Our prayers for Ascension Sunday (May 29th) must indicate triumph, because Jesus has accomplished the world’s redemption. They must also express the joy with which the angelic choirs are preparing to lead Him to His throne and to adore Him. “Lift up your gates, oh ye princes, and the King of glory shall enter in.”

Source: www.catholicculture.org

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Relics of St. Bernadette from Lourdes, France are coming to the Diocese of Green Bay, WI and local parishes!

Relics of St. Bernadette from Lourdes, France are coming to the Diocese of Green Bay, WI and local parishes!

The relics of St. Bernadette from Lourdes, France are coming to the Diocese of Green Bay, WI and will be at St. Bernadette Parish, Appleton (June 12th & 13th); Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, De Pere (June 14th); and Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help (June 15th & 16th). 

This is a special honor for all of us as we were contacted by the Shrine in Lourdes, France and are the only two sites within the surrounding states.

Click here to see the flyer and more information!

Please check out the following links for more information: https://saint-bernadette.org/relics and https://championshrine.org/relic-tour/.

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Regarding removal of the Ash trees in the St. John Nepomucene Cemetery

Regarding removal of the Ash trees in the St. John Nepomucene Cemetery

At a meeting this past winter, the Cemetery Committee decided to remove our Ash trees because of EAB (Emerald Ash Bore Disease) as nearly all of them were infected. Removing all of the Ash trees at the same time saves the cemetery money verses removing a few every year. Our decision also reflected safety and damage issues, if these weakened trees would topple in a storm.

There are plans to plant different varieties of trees that are more suitable for our cemetery. As we fully realize that this process will take time, we ask for your patience and understanding. Thank you.

If you have any questions, please click here on how to contact the St. John Cemetery Association.

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Little Chute Post Office – Food Drive for St. John Food Pantry on Saturday, May 14th

Little Chute Post Office – Food Drive for St. John Food Pantry on Saturday, May 14th

The Little Chute Post Office will be holding a “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive on Saturday, May 14th. All donations collected will be provided to the St. John Nepomucene Food Pantry!

The Post Office asks that you place a bag either by your front door or your mailbox on the morning of May 14th. The Post Office will then come around and pick up any donations.

Thank you for your support!