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Little Flower Girls’ Club – Leader Needed!

Little Flower Girls’ Club – Leader Needed!

Little Flowers Girls’ Club® teaches virtues through scripture, saints’ biographies and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Our program has delighted and instilled in our girls a love of our Catholic Faith. However, to keep this amazing program going, we are looking for a program leader to lead and organize it. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact the parish office at 788-9061. You may also click here for more information too! Thank you! 

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St. Therese Grade School Alumni Day – All are welcome!

St. Therese Grade School Alumni Day

Saturday, August 7, 2021
Open House / School Tours 10am – 3pm

Food booth open 11am – 2pm

Mass at 4:00pm

The St. Therese school building will be torn down later this year once the church expansion is completed. We are inviting ALL to come for one last chance to walk the halls and stroll through “the tunnel”. Please join us for this event! Sign up on our website, Facebook, by phone or email. The day will include socializing, memorabilia display, Spanish Hamburger, 50/50 raffle, basket raffle, all alumni Mass and more.

Website:   https://st-therese-school.com

E-mail:   stthereseschoolalumni@gmail.com

Church office:  (920) 733-8568

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/StThereseSchoolAlumniAppleton

You can also submit photos and stories about your years at the school. Volunteers are still needed to assist with the event.

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EXPLANATION STATION by St John Adult Faith Formation

EXPLANATION STATION by St John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

You might want to check out an excellent podcast by Fr. Mike Schmitz; “The Bible in a Year”.

Listen at your own pace. Begin on day one or just begin on today’s episode! A great way to know God’s heart and his plan for us.

More than 33 million people have downloaded these 20-25 minute podcasts.

Please click the link below:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/day-1-in-the-beginning/id1539568321?i=1000504043701

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Volunteers needed for various committees!

Volunteers needed for various committees at St. John Nepomucene! Please prayerfully consider!


St. John Nepomucene is a vibrant parish and we have many great committees that make-up the dedicated teams that are the hands and feet of Jesus, using their time, talents and treasures to respectfully and lovingly serve others at our parish. As such, we are currently looking for MANY new individuals to join the following committees:

* Finance Council (1 position open, 2-year term)
* Adult Faith Formation Committee
* Connection Team
* Ambassadors
* Information Desk
* Technology Committee
* Care Ministry (30-35 individuals needed to be divided amongst hospitals, homebound and three retirement homes)

If you are interested, please contact the parish office at 788-9061.

For more information about our various committees, please click here!

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St. John Nepomucene – Secretary Trustee Position Open

St. John Nepomucene – Secretary Trustee Position Open

It is time, once again, for St. John Nepomucene to hold our trustee election in accordance with diocesan guidelines. This year our parish will be electing the SECRETARY TRUSTEE to a two-year term.

At this time, we are accepting nominations for individuals who are interested in this position. You may submit your own name or the name of another person, with their permission. In order to be placed on the final ballot, an individual must be nominated in writing by 10 different members of the parish.

Nominations can be emailed to Deacon Dave at dvaneperen@stjn.org.

Nominations are being accepted from now until July 4th. The final ballot will be announced the weekend of July 10th and 11th with the election to take place the weekend of July 17th and 18th. Please prayerfully consider if this is a ministry that you or someone you know would be interested in. 

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Volunteers needed for Bike to the Beat – Aug 6 & 7, 2021

Volunteers needed for Bike to the Beat – Aug 6 & 7, 2021

Volunteer Registration is open for Bike to the Beat: Track 5! Registration is now open for volunteers for the 2021 Bike to the Beat event, with opportunities on August 5-7. This event, through the Fox Cares Foundation, has donated over $180,000 to our community and we could not do it without your support. Plus, it’s a lot of fun! 
Questions? Email Volunteer Coordinator Linda Maxwell at maxwelldct@gmail.com
Click here to sign-up to volunteer today!

Packet/Goodie Bag Assembly – Assemble packets and goodie bags for participants. 

Aug 5, 2021, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (26 remaining) 

Fox Valley Technical College 
 

Packet/Shirt Hand Out – Assist in the hand out of packets and shirts to riders
Several opportunities on Friday, Aug 6, 2021 

8:00 AM – Noon  

Noon to 3:00 PM 

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Several opportunities on Saturday, Aug 7, 2021 

6:00 AM – 10:00 AM 
8:00 AM – Noon

Merchandising Assistant – Assist with sale of logoed merchandise items (no retail experience necessary) 

Several opportunities on Friday, Aug 6, 2021 

8:00 AM – Noon 
Noon – 3:00 PM 
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 
Several opportunities on Saturday, Aug 7, 2021 

6:00 AM – 10:00 AM 
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM  

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

Food Prep – Friday, Aug 6, 2021 – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

Help assemble / organize food items (sandwiches, etc.) for the riders Food & Beverage Tent 

Food & Beverage Tent – Assist with putting out food and beverages for the riders.

Several opportunities on Saturday, Aug 7, 2021 

6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM  
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM 
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM  
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

Traffic Flagger – Safely direct riders into and out of parking lots and across busy streets.
Several opportunities on Saturday, Aug 7, 2021 

6:00 AM – 10:00 AM   

7:00 AM – Noon 

7:00 AM – 11:00 AM 
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM  

10:30 AM – 2:00 PM 
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM