CIA-Faith Mission Operatives – Live Event at Xavier Theater

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives – Live Event at Xavier Theater

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives is very pleased to announce that they will be hosting Catholic talk show host and apologist, Patrick Madrid, to speak at the Xavier Fine Arts Theater on Monday, September 27th at 7:00 pm. See the flyer below for more information!

 

Love Thy Neighbor Free Community Meal a success!

Love Thy Neighbor Free Community Meal a success!

On Saturday, August 28th, St. John Nepomucene Parish provided a combination of 975 grilled brats, burgers and hotdogs and handed them out following the 4:30 p.m. Mass. Parishioners were asked to take a meal and give one to a friend or stranger. Almost everyone did and we have had many positive comments!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the “Love Thy Neighbor Free Community Meal” a great success!

Christmas Stars – LIVE ON STAGE!

Christmas Stars – LIVE ON STAGE!

Christmas Stars ticket sales open September 7th at 9:00 am online and at the box office from noon until 3:00 pm.

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 Theater located at 1600 Prospect Avenue in Appleton from December 2nd through December 12th.

An American Sign Language interpreter will be provided at the 1:00 pm performance on December 4th.  The fully accessible theatre is equipped with a hearing loop as well.

For performance times, ticket purchases or questions, please call 920-733-8840 or visit www.christmasstars.orgTo visit the Xavier Theatre Box Office, please use the main theatre entrance, located under the arched canopy, on the west end of the school building.

Knights of Columbus – Membership Drive in September

Knights of Columbus – Membership Drive in September

As I ponder, to write this note, greetings to the fine people of St. John Nepomucene parish.  Our worthy Knights of Columbus will be conducting a membership drive in the month of September.  You may see Knights sporting their shirts around church.  If you see one, say “hello” or “thank you” for being a Knight.  I asked some of our members what they liked about being a Knight and their responses humbled me as I felt tears form in my eyes.  

The first worthy Knight Pat  said “It’s fun” as he quoted one of his college professors as saying “Do well by doing good”.  Many of the Knights common responses were, “ they liked the comradery of like minded men.” Our worthy Financial Secretary Marty,  commented, “It’s a great way to live out your Catholic faith by performing works of Charity.  Our humble Advocate, James commented, “forgive me if my response is not in line with the others, but …. It makes me a better person”.  Our Field Agent Dan,  who sells Knights financial investments for the protection of its members, said, “While I do make a living working as a Knights Agent, it gives me great satisfaction to offer consolation to grieving members, when they have lost a loved one.”  This man is not just an agent, he is a man of great integrity and faith.

For me personally, it was an amazing consolation, to have the 4th degree honor guard posted by my dad’s coffin, when He passed away.  I remember in later years of his life, his best friends were fellow Knights.

As this message must be brief-we are looking for new members to join the Knights of Columbus.  It’s an amazing opportunity to serve our parish, for a practicing Catholic man, 18-years or older.  God Bless! Vivat Jesus!!

Rod Runde, Grand Knight

Please click here for more information and contact information.

A Marriage Encounter Weekend in November

A Marriage Encounter Weekend in November – Green Bay

This November, after the fall colors have faded away, married couples will once again have the chance to experience a special weekend together focusing on feelings and communication skills.  New, vibrant colors of your marriage relationship await as you discover together “how your good marriage can be even better” or discover “new pathways to get your marriage back on track”.

Join Green Bay Marriage Encounter on November 6th and 7th in Green Bay at the
Quad-Parish Faith Formation Center
for an enriching experience you will both treasure for a lifetime!

Please call (920) 809-3496 or visit www.gbme.org for more information or to register.  

Men’s & Women’s Cursillo Weekends

Men’s & Women’s Cursillo Weekends

Would you like to attend Cursillo or find out more about this event?

Men’s Cursillo Weekend #255
September 30th – October 3, 2021
St. Joseph (II) in Green Bay

Women’s Cursillo Weekend #256
October 28th – October 31, 2021
Kaukauna Catholic Parishes in Kaukauna

For more information or any questions you may have in regards to Cursillo, please contact Deacon Bruce at 788-9061 or send an email to Mike Giffin at applications@gbcursillo.com.

St. John Nepomucene – Tech Needed

St. John Nepomucene – Tech Needed

Are you a techie?

We need your talents!  We are in need of people who want to help us enhance our Mass presentations through the ministry of AV Tech. 

This individual controls the screen with worship lyrics and Mass responses, as well as, switches cameras and assists with the audio mixing console.

If interested or have further questions, please reach out to Jim DeGroot at jdegroot@stjn.org.

St. John Nepomucene Mission Club – Reopen Dates!

St. John Nepomucene Mission Club – Reopen Dates!

The St. John Nepomucene Mission Club would like to give a large heartfelt THANK YOU to RITA BERKEN as she volunteered for over 28-years with the Mission Club!

The St. John Nepomucene Mission Club donation box will be open again on Wednesday, September 1st. Please donate any clean and gently used clothing and linens. We also accept SMALL household goods.

Our store, sewing and sorting hours will begin on Wednesday, September 8th. Please come to shop and you may also volunteer with us at anytime from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm.