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October Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

October Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

Here are some fun facts about our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV!

He likes to play Wordle; he watched the movie, Conclave, before the conclave began; he has a Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics; his favorite sport is tennis; his birthday is on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which is September 14th; young Pope Leo was the smartest boy in his class; he is a White Sox fan and he was the editor-in-chief for his school yearbook.

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Feed My Starving Children MobilePack Event held at St. John Nepomucene from December 5th – 6th

Feed My Starving Children MobilePack Event held at St. John Nepomucene from December 5th – 6th

Every year millions of children die from preventable causes such as pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria and undernutrition. Today, hunger still causes nearly half of deaths in children under 5 years old. This is heartbreaking. But you can make a difference!

Through our Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) MobilePack™ event at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community on December 5th through December 6th, our community is responding to the cries of those in need by producing 145,000 nutritious meals for kids around the world.  

Since St. John Nepomucene started hosting FMSC, this year we will collectively reach over 1 million meals!  We invite you to join us! We’re looking for 700+ volunteers to pack 145,000 meals and help us raise $45,000 for this MobilePack event. Adults and children (5 years and older) will measure and scoop ingredients, seal bags and prepare boxes for shipping.

Invite your friends, family, coworkers or school group!

Registration will open on Friday, October 24th. Visit stjn.org/feedmystarvingchildren to volunteer, donate or become an event sponsor.

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Veterans Day Breakfast at St. John Nepomucene

Veterans Day Breakfast at St. John Nepomucene

All are welcome to join us for the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Tuesday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day, followed by a wonderful breakfast in Fellowship Hall.

Community members and Veterans, please join us on this special day for a beautiful Mass and breakfast!

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SJS Home & School presents their Hometown Christmas Craft Sale on November 2nd!

SJS Home & School presents their Hometown Christmas Craft Sale on November 2nd!

All are welcome to attend – FREE entry too! Come and have a great turkey luncheon in the Fellowship Hall and shop for some great finds! There will items in the school cafeteria and gymnasium! We have great raffle baskets to win, an amazing bake sale and so many vendors to shop from! Come and stop by on November 2nd!

To learn how you can donate baked goods for the Craft Sale, please click here!

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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.