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Christmas Stars – Open Auditions on May 13th

Christmas Stars – Open Auditions on May 13th

Christmas Stars, an annual holiday-themed musical revue, will hold an open audition on Tuesday evening, May 13th at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre located at 1600 W. Prospect Avenue in Appleton.

Students entering Kindergarten through 12th grade in the 2025-2026 school year and adults of all ages who enjoy singing and dancing are invited to audition.

An online application and audition scheduling instructions are available at the “Join Our Cast” link on the production’s website:  www.christmasstars.org.  Auditions are by appointment.  Music and accompaniment are provided by the producers.

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St. John Nepomucene Prayer Shawl Ministry – May 17th and May 18th

St. John Nepomucene Prayer Shawl Ministry – May 17th and May 18th

Our lovely prayer shawls will be available the weekend of May 17th and May 18th after all Masses. Please feel free to take one for yourself, a loved one or for someone you may know that would enjoy having one.

Also, feel free to stop any time at the parish office or you may take one from the basket in the Gathering Space .

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Diocesan Retreat for Grieving Parents – October 25th at St. Thomas More in Appleton

Diocesan Retreat for Grieving Parents – October 25th at St. Thomas More in Appleton

This retreat is open to all grieving parents who have lost a child of any age, by any cause, no matter how long ago. This will be held on October 25th from 9 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Community (1810B N. McDonald St in Appleton).

The cost will be $30 per couple or $20 per individual (includes lunch, dinner and materials). To register, please scan the QR code or visit dioc.io/griefretreat.

For more information, please contact the Office of Marriage & Family Life at (920) 272-8283 or at marriageministries@gbdioc.org.

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2025 Jubilarian Wedding Anniversary Mass – September 6th at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay

2025 Jubilarian Wedding Anniversary Mass – September 6th at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay

If you are celebrating your 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, 60th, 65th, 70th, and 75+, then please join us on September 6th at 11:00 a.m. for the 2025 Jubilarian Wedding Anniversary Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay.

To register, please visit: dioc.io/anniversarymass. For more information, please contact the Office of Marriage & Family Life at (920) 272-8283 or marriageministries@gbdioc.org.

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Invitation to Memorial Mass for Pope Francis – April 26th

Invitation to Memorial Mass for Pope Francis – April 26th

Please join us to spread the word about this special Memorial Mass honoring Pope Francis.

This special Memorial Mass will be a time of remembrance, reflection and gratitude for Pope Francis’ profound impact on the Church and the world. The shrine has been chosen because of Pope Francis’ strong devotion to our Blessed Mother. Please see the invitation below from Bishop Ricken.

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Faith-Inspired Mother’s Day Themed Concert on May 17th at 1 pm at Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna

Faith-Inspired Mother’s Day Themed Concert on May 17th at 1 pm at Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna

Everyone is welcome to join us on May 17th for a Mother’s Day Recital at 1:00 pm at Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna. Join us for a musical celebration of faith and motherhood featuring inspiring performances by local professional women musicians and moms.

FREE ADMISSION, (FREEWILL OFFERINGS ACCEPTED) A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Vida, a local non-profit providing support for moms and babies in the Fox Valley.

The concert is free, but we ask that you register by scanning the QR code found on the flyer. Thank you! 

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St. John Nepomucene – Church Cleaning Volunteers Needed

St. John Nepomucene – Church Cleaning Volunteers Needed

St. John Nepomucene Church Cleaning occurs on the first Monday of the month (unless it falls on a holiday, then it is held on the following Monday). We are looking for more volunteers who would like to donate their time and help us clean!

You may attend the 6:45 a.m. Communion Service and then help with the cleaning afterwards or simply come at 7:30 a.m. and meet in the Gathering Space. Light cleaning is performed which consists of dusting, vacuuming, sweeping and other miscellaneous items.

Depending on how many volunteers come, cleaning usually takes about 1.5 hours or less! Help when you are able and stay as long as you are able! You will be doing a great service to your parish all while enjoying fellowship and then indulge on some great dessert bars and refreshments afterwards!

If you have any questions, please contact Amy or Betsy (contact information listed below) or you may call the parish office at (920) 788-9061 .