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Women Celebrate Retreat Weekend

Women Celebrate Retreat Weekend

Join us at our 20th Annual Women Celebrate Retreat Weekend
February 4th through February 6, 2022 at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

REGISTRATION BEGINS ON NOVEMBER 1st!!

Women Celebrate is a Catholic-based weekend women’s retreat, yet embraces Christ and His people from all Christian walks of life. Women 18-years and older of all denominations are welcome. Celebrate your relationship with God, encourage and support one another as women, and experience teachings and fun in your Christian life. We want to continue the work of Jesus Christ by bringing His love into the world! We are excited to spend our 20th Annual Women Celebrate weekend with you at the beautiful four-star Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, WI.

The weekend includes inspirational speakers, worship, music, skits, plenty of food and plenty of fun!

The organizers are excited to welcome Nicole Phillips, Julianne Stanz, Jan Struck and Fr. Kevin Schneider among others to share God’s spirit and love with participants.

Women Celebrate always includes Mass and an opportunity to experience Reconciliation.

For more information, please visit: womencelebrate.org.



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Meeting the Wind – St. Joseph Parish, Appleton

Meeting the Wind – St. Joseph Parish, Appleton

The Divine Wind is always blowing.

You are invited to open your sail and REST. A meditation IN the Good Spirit by Br. Jerome Schroeder, Capuchin.

Saturday, October 16th from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm
Holly Hall – St. Joseph Parish in Appleton

Sponsored by the Secular Franciscans of St. Joseph Fraternity

RSVP to Connie Polley at (920) 205-3808 or conniepolley@yahoo.com

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Xavier High School Hosting Parent Education Night

Xavier High School Hosting Parent Education Night

Parent Education Night

Parents are invited to a special evening session with Dr. Justin Patchin, national speaker and expert on teens, cyberbullying and social media.

Xavier High School is hosting the parent presentation on Wednesday, October 27th at 6:30 p.m. in the theatre.

All parents of middle and high school students are invited. There is no charge for the event. 

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Thank you from the St. John Mission Club

Thank you from the St. John Mission Club

A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE ST. JOHN SCHOOL STUDENTS from 6th through 8th grade for helping the St. John Mission Club on Wednesday, September 22nd!!

Another big thank you to the gentlemen, especially Jim Van Grinsven, who volunteered to help get the shipment organized and on its way to Green Bay.

Again, thank you to everyone for helping our non-profit group to help those in need!!

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2021 Rosary Rally

2021 Rosary Rally

Please join the 2021 Public Square Rosary Crusade.

Our nation needs public prayer, repentance and conversion. We ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother. Each year all over America, people like us gather on the Saturday closest to October 13th, when Mary appeared to the children of Fatima to publicly pray the rosary together.

Please join us in praying for our nation at noon on Saturday, October 16th.

The local Public Square Rosary Rally will take place on the SKD-St. Francis Church grounds. In case of rain, we will pray inside the church.

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St. John Mission Club – Quilt Clearance Sale!

St. John Mission Club – Quilt Clearance Sale!

The St. John Nepomucene Mission Club is having a quilt clearance sale as they need to make room for new creations!!!!

Various sizes are available! Please come and visit them on Wednesdays from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. Please go to Door #7 by the Prayer Garden (across from the parish office).

They are in need of volunteers as well! If you can tie a knot then they need your help for only half an hour!

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EXPLANATION STATION by St John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

EXPLANATION STATION by St John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

September 29th is the Feast of the Archangels: Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. These three occupy the highest domains of the angelic hierarchy.

Should we, as Catholics, believe that angels exist? Absolutely! The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches us that, “The existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that Sacred Scripture usually calls “angels” is a truth of faith. Angels are pure, created spirits. The name angel means servant or messenger of God. Angels are celestial or heavenly beings, on a higher order than human beings. Angels have no bodies and do not depend on matter for their existence or activity. They are distinct from saints, which men can become. Angels have intellect and will, and are immortal.”

To learn more about angels and archangels, check out https://youtu.be/olXmxXQyaGQ for an inspiring video!

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Reverent Prayer Time – Eucharistic Adoration at St. John Nepomucene

Reverent Prayer Time – Eucharistic Adoration at St. John Nepomucene

What is Adoration?  Adoration is a quiet time spent in prayer before Jesus present in the Eucharist. It is a sign of devotion and worship of Jesus Christ, who is believed by Catholics to be present in body, soul, and divinity, under the appearance of the consecrated host. 

If you are interested in spending silent prayer time in front of the Blessed Sacrament at St. John Nepomucene, the church will be available the third Thursday of each month (as long as we have interest) for Eucharistic Adoration.

This will begin on Thursday, October 21st from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

To sign up for a one-hour time slot, or request more information, please contact Tammy Spidle at 920-202-1631 or tammyspidle@gmail.com.