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2025 Raising Vocations Collection

2025 Raising Vocations Collection

Why is the Diocese starting the Raising Vocations Collection?

The collection will support young people as they encounter Jesus. This collection will help us further reach our Diocesan goal of calling forth and forming 35 or more men in seminary formation by 2028.

How does your gift to the Raising Vocations Collection support Vocations?

This important collection supports ministries that help young men and women discover Christ and accompany them on their vocation journey. The collection is supporting ministries and is sending youth to events like Steubenville Conferences, Blessed St. Carlo Acutis Youth Day, SEEK conferences, and even more.

Vocations Events and other information may be found at the Diocesan website by clicking here!

Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions about the Raising Vocations Collections.

Click here to view the Raising Vocations Collection 2025 brochure.

To make a gift today, contact the parish office, visit the Raising Vocations Collection website at www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give, or call Tammy toll-free at 877-500-3580, ext. 8123.

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Pillars Summer Donation Drive – July 9th through July 23rd

Pillars Summer Donation Drive – July 9th through July 23rd

Pillars’ Summer Donation Drive will run July 9th through July 23rd and is completely digital, making it easier than ever to get involved and support basic needs for our Fox Cities neighbors!

The Summer Donation Drive is accessible through Pillars’ Amazon wish list. All items will be shipped directly to Pillars’ main office at 605 E Hancock St in Appleton.

Access the Wish List here!: https://tinyurl.com/PillarsSDD2025.

Our website has a blog post with more information on the purpose of the drive here: https://pillarsinc.org/news/pillars-summer-donation-drive-is-completely-online/

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St. John Athletic Association hosting the Cheddar Chase 2025 Fun Run/Walk on June 7th

St. John Athletic Association hosting the Cheddar Chase 2025 Fun Run/Walk on June 7th

The 19th Annual Cheddar Chase is a family oriented non-competitive 1 mile walk/run. This will be held on Saturday, June 7th at 10:25 a.m. The Cheese Festival parade will follow starting at 10:30 a.m. Come join the fun!

Starting line is located at the corner of Sanatorium Road and Main Street in Little Chute. Finish line is located in the heart of downtown Little Chute. Water is served halfway as participants cross Buchanan Street and at the finish near Pine Street.

REGISTRATION
Cash/check registration fee of $10.00. T-shirts are handed out at registration on a first come first serve basis. Click here for a registration form.

Drop off registration forms at Vanderloop Shoes at 400 Moasis Drive Little Chute, 54140 -OR- Register the day of the race from 8:30 a.m. right up to race time, near the starting line.

All proceeds will go to support the St. John Nepomucene Catholic School.

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Biking for Babies – Renewing the Culture of Life – July 12th through July 20th

Biking for Babies – Renewing the Culture of Life – July 12th through July 20th

Biking for Babies is an organization that seeks to renew the culture of life by 1) forming young adults into missionaries of the Gospel of life, 2) increasing awareness for pregnancy resource centers (PRCs), and 3) raising financial and spiritual support for pregnant mothers in need.

Since 2009, B4B has formed 250+ young adults in the Gospel of life, raised awareness for 150+ PRCs, and given over $2M to support families nationwide. Our missionaries go through formation from March to August, but in July, we have our National Ride, during which 9 different teams bike 600+ miles on 9 different routes across the nation to raise money and awareness for PRCs.

Each missionary, whether they are a rider or a support crew member (those who serve the riders) has a fundraising goal and is raising money themselves. Money can be donated to B4B year round, but for it to go to a specific missionary’s goal, the donations are accepted from March to August.

My name is Gretchen Ortner. I live in Appleton, but I grew up in Kaukauna and my mom is a teacher at St John’s, Lisa Ortner. I am also a Biking for Babies missionary.

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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 .

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Catholic Heart Workcamp (CHWC) Brat Fry!

Catholic Heart Workcamp (CHWC) Brat Fry!

Mark your calendars!

Here are a few dates with the opportunity to support our Youth going to Catholic Heart Workcamp this year! Stop by in front of the Holy Spirit School (located at Cty Rd KK) on the following Saturdays:

April 26th

May 3rd, May 10th and May 17th

To learn more about Catholic Heart Workcamp, please click here!

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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 .

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Meet Austin & Cheyenne – Catholic Foundation – Green Bay, WI

Meet Austin & Cheyenne – Catholic Foundation – Green Bay, WI

This year for the Bishop’s Appeal, there are some additional stories about people impacted by diocesan ministries supported by the Appeal.  One of the stories is on Austin and Cheyenne, a couple from St. John Nepomucene who was supported during their marriage preparation. 

Prior to marriage preparation, Cheyenne and Austin did not attend Mass frequently.  They both were raised Catholic and cared about their faith, but it wasn’t the top priority amidst all the wedding planning.  From working on a guest list, to making flower arrangements, going through marriage preparation was another item on their “Wedding To-Do List.”

However, their marriage preparation at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community in Little Chute changed how they view the importance and sanctity of the Mass and marriage itself.

Because of your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal, the diocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life provides resources and support for parishes as they walk with engaged couples on their marriage-preparation journey.  These resources have inspired hundreds of couples in our Diocese, including Austin and Cheyenne, to place their faith at the center of their relationship.

To read the full story, please click here!