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CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to announce: Ed Jozsa who will present “ENCOUNTERING GOD on Death’s Doorstep”on October 20th at Xavier Fine Arts

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to announce: Ed Jozsa who will present “ENCOUNTERING GOD on Death’s Doorstep”on October 20th at Xavier Fine Arts

As the Church prepares to celebrate All Saints and All Souls days on November 1st and November 2nd, our CIA-Faith Mission Operatives apostolate is excited to offer another powerful story of a Catholic whose life and faith were radically changed through a Near Death Experience (NDE). 

On Monday, October 20th at 7 p.m. in the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, Ed Jozsa will present “ENCOUNTERING GOD on Death’s Doorstep”, his fascinating account of both terror and a glimpse of Heaven that occurred during and after he was crushed and trapped in his car for hours following an accident.

Coming to Appleton from Indiana, Ed will tell his story as part of the 2025-2026 Investigate Your Faith series. No tickets needed! Free will offering encouraged. For details, please visit: https://sites.google.com/site/ciafmo/events-1.

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FORMED Video of the Month for September – St. John Nepomucene

FORMED Video of the Month for September – St. John Nepomucene

The FORMED Video of the Month is “Dating and Courtship” by Kimberly Hahn.

What elements are essential during dating and courtship to discern whether you are following God’s will? In this inspiring presentation, Kimberly Hahn, wife of Dr. Scott Hahn, shares rich insight gained from many years of bible study and her personal experiences as a Christian woman, wife, and mother. She provides practical advice and encourages setting high standards according to God’s ways.

We invite you to experience and learn more about “Dating and Courtship” by Kimberly Hahn. To view the video, please click here!

FORMED! The best Catholic content – all in one place!

Did you know that St. John Nepomucene is welcoming you to sign-up and enjoy FORMED for FREE! Please see the information below and to sign-up, please click the following link: formed.org/signup.

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Women Celebrate registration begins on November 5th!

Women Celebrate registration begins on November 5th!

WOMEN CELEBRATE REGISTRATION IS COMING!

In recent years, the 600 spots at WOMEN CELEBRATE are filled within a few days!

So please mark your calendars, WOMEN CELEBRATE online registration begins Wednesday, November 5th at 8 AM at www.womencelebrate.org!

We’re so excited about the upcoming retreat! It will take place February 6th through February 8, 2026 in Elkhart Lake. 

REGISTRATION PROCESS

STEP 1: Ticket Purchase for the Retreat
You can purchase your retreat ticket right here on our registration website beginning at 8:00 am on November 5, 2025.  This ticket includes all meals, snacks, and the cost of the retreat (speakers, equipment rental, etc.).  Each woman attending can purchase her own ticket or you can do as you have done in the past and have one person buy a ticket for everyone in the group.  You are only able to pay with one credit card in a transaction so if you register more than one person, it will have to be charged to one credit card.  You will need the following information for each person you register: Name, Email, Phone, City. Click here for a direct link to the ticket purchase.

STEP 2: Room Reservation at the Osthoff
THIS STEP IS DONE AFTER PURCHASING YOUR TICKET(S). Reserve a room for your group at the Osthoff Resort. There are two ways to do this:

Option 1: Phone Reservation:
To make your reservation over the phone, simply call the Osthoff Hotel (855)876-3399 and let them know you’re attending Women Celebrate. They will assist you in reserving your room. You will only be charged for one night stay at the time of booking, and the balance will be due upon check-in.

Option 2: Online Reservation:
To reserve your room online, visit the Osthoff Resort website. During the booking process, you’ll be prompted to enter a specific group ID.  Our group ID is #### (Will be provided the day before registration opens). This code will identify you as part of our group and ensure you receive rooms reserved for our group. The online booking system will only require you to pay for the first night at the time of booking, and the balance will be due upon check-in.

Special Weekend Rates for Women Celebrate!
1 Bedroom Suite (1 bed & 1 pull-out) $300-$346 (Total cost for 2 nights)
2 Bedroom Suite (2 beds & 1 pull-out) $386-$556 (Total cost for 2 nights)
3 Bedroom Suite (3 beds & 1 pull-out) $400-$800 (Total cost for 2 nights)

Note: These prices are the TOTAL cost for both Friday & Saturday night, NOT per person. The cost would be split by the number of women in the suite. This block of rooms at these prices will not be available until November 5 at 8:00 am.

Questions? Need more information? Feel free to reach out to our team by emailing helpwomencelebrate@gmail.com.  

We can’t wait to CELEBRATE with you at Women Celebrate 2026!
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September Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

September Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

The Fisherman’s Ring

Did you know that each pope wears a custom ring engraved with his name? The ring, called The Fisherman’s Ring, depicts Saint Peter in a boat, a reference to his role as a fisher of men. The tradition of destroying the ring after each pope’s death was changed in 2013 when Pope Benedict XVI resigned. Instead of being destroyed, a deep cross was carved into his ring so it could no longer be used.

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Volunteers needed at St. Vincent de Paul in Kaukauna!

Volunteers needed at St. Vincent de Paul in Kaukauna!

St. Vincent de Paul that is located in Kaukauna at 212 E 2nd Street is looking for many volunteers! If you are interested or have questions, please contact Mary Vanderloop at (920) 851-7395.

If you know you would like to help out, please contact Mary at the above number to set up a time to work and you are able to pick your station to work at!

To learn more about St. Vincent de Paul, please click here!

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul —- St. Vincent de Paul is a volunteer organization “to whom no act of charity is foreign.”  St. Vincent de Paul is able to provide emergency assistance in many ways, including rent, utilities, clothing, household items and furniture, just to name a few.