Diaconate Inquirer Brunch – Sunday, March 15th at St. Bernard Catholic Parish, Appleton


St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community
Catholic church and school, serving Little Chute and surrounding communities since 1836
Diaconate Inquirer Brunch – Sunday, March 15th at St. Bernard Catholic Parish, Appleton

St. Bernard’s Booyah Dinner & Sale – February 28th – Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser

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 .

February Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation
One reason to be Catholic: The Sacrament of Reconciliation. Experiencing regular reconciliation with a priest is a beautiful opportunity to receive forgiveness and spiritual healing, removing the burden of sin. And Lent is the perfect time!

Fellowship Sunday on March 1st – St. John Nepomucene
All are welcome to join us after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses on Sunday, March 1st in Fellowship Hall for some yummy doughnuts and refreshments!

2026 Bishop’s Appeal – Be the LIGHT

What is the Bishop’s Appeal?
The Bishop’s Appeal is a stewardship opportunity for each of us to reach out to thousands of people in search of Jesus’ love. Each gift given supports the ministries of the Diocese of Green Bay which serve our parishes, Catholic schools, and communities. Your gift truly helps bring the heart and hands of Christ to our children, young adults, families and neighbors here in northeastern Wisconsin.
Why Give to the Bishop’s Appeal?
And the king will say to them in reply, “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” -Matthew 25:40
Your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal will help in countless ways. Children and families are able to attend lively, interactive education programs learning the Word of God. A young woman in an abusive relationship is able, through counseling with Catholic Charities, to stand on her own feet. Married couples struggling with infertility are able to become parents through Adoption Services. Your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal makes happy endings possible.
93% of every dollar raised goes to Diocesan ministries and services here in northeast Wisconsin.
Click here to view the Bishop’s Appeal brochure.
Click here to view how to donate to The Crozier Society and what it is about.
To make a gift today, contact the parish office, visit the Bishop’s Appeal website at www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give, or call Tammy at (920) 272-8123.

Honoring Bishop Robert Banks
St. John Nepomucene offers our condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Bishop Robert J. Banks who passed away on January 25, 2026.
Bishop Banks was 97 years old at his passing from this life and served as our diocesan Bishop from December 5, 1990 until October 10, 2003. His motto was “Blessed be God forever.” To read more on the article from the Catholic Foundation, please click here.
To read the article from OnMission and funeral information, please click here.

Fr. Jim Flaherty, SJ will be speaking at St. John Nepomucene on March 12th
All are welcome to join us on Thursday, March 12th at 6:00 p.m. in the Atrium at St. John Nepomucene! We are so excited to welcome our speaker, Fr. Jim Flaherty, SJ, who will be presenting “Catholic Social Teaching: The Church’s Best Kept Secret”.
To learn more about Fr. Jim Flaherty, SJ, click here.

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 .

January Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation
Here is one main reason people choose to be (and remain) Catholic:
Jesus founded a Church, not just a book.
Catholics believe Jesus established a visible Church, built on the apostles, with Peter as its head (Matthew 16:18). The Catholic Church traces its leadership and teaching authority directly back to them through apostolic succession.
This means the faith isn’t reinvented every generation—it’s handed on.
