Diaconate Inquirer Dinner – December 2nd
Please RSVP to Tina Hannen at thaanen@gbdioc.org.


St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community
Catholic church and school, serving Little Chute and surrounding communities since 1836
Silent Retreat at the Zechariah House in Kaukauna on December 5th and December 6th
Unplug from distractions and PLUG INTO PRAYER during this Silent Retreat. Join us as we prepare hearts for Advent. “Be still and know that I am God” – Psalm 46:10
COST:
$150 per person. Includes single occupancy room, breakfast and lunch
REGISTER:
GET $10 OFF if you register before November 15th (use code: get10off)
For more information and to register, please click here!


CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to announce: Fr. James Jugenheimer who will present “Finding the Fisherman’s Bones”on November 17th at Xavier Fine Arts
As we continue to celebrate the May election of Pope Leo XIV, the 266th successor of Saint Peter and the first American pope, CIA-Faith Mission Operatives would like to invite your parishioners to join us for one of the Catholic Church’s most intriguing “Pope stories”!
On Monday, November 17th at 7 p.m. in the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, Fr. James Jugenheimer of Appleton’s St. Pius X Parish, will present “FINDING THE FISHERMAN’S BONES – The fascinating story of the Vatican search for St. Peter’s tomb.”
The location of Saint Peter’s tomb is well known now, but for centuries it remained hidden in an ancient Roman burial ground deep beneath the main altar of the Vatican basilica that bears his name. How, by whom, and when was his grave finally discovered? Why is he buried there? And how do we know it’s really him?
A teacher in his early years, Fr. Jim excels in his ability to research and bring to life the details of some of our faith’s many intriguing stories and mysteries, including this one!
No tickets needed! Free will offering encouraged. For details, please visit: https://sites.google.com/site/ciafmo/events-1.

Jesuit House in Oshkosh is great for silent retreats!
A silent retreat, a quiet time away, is ready for you at the JESUIT HOUSE in Oshkosh. By stepping away from conversations, screens, and outside distractions, you create sacred space to listen deeply…to God and to your own soul.
The weekend consists of multiple talks, Mass, opportunities for Reconciliation, and a healing prayer service. A private room, delicious meals, and beautiful grounds add to an amazing time away.
Check out the schedule for upcoming silent retreats by clicking here.
Advent Adventures at St. John Nepomucene on November 23rd
Your family is invited to begin the Advent celebration with a variety of activities for everyone to take part in! This fun and exciting event will occur on November 23rd after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in Fellowship Hall!
NO charge to families who wish to attend and lunch will be provided! There will be cookie decorating, wreath making, music, crafts, coloring and so much more!
If your family is interested in attending, please register online by clicking here. The sign up deadline is November 16th! If you have any questions, please contact the parish office at (920) 788-9061.

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.

Janssen Forum Luncheon Speaker Series – Speaker: Eden Foord on Thursday, October 16th
Join us for the Janssen Forum Luncheon Speaker Series, held on Thursday, October 16th. Our guest speaker, Eden Foord, Executive Director and Co-Founder of SPIRITUS Ministries will share his story of how a young man from the beaches of California meets and marries an amazing woman from Muncie, IN and how they were called to Menasha.
The program begins at 11:15 a.m. with Mass held in the Mount Tabor Center Chapel, followed by a light lunch. The guest speaker begins at 12:10 p.m. and concludes by 1:00 p.m.
The program cost is $10. Register online at www.spiritusministries.org/janssenforum or by calling Annette Hovie at 920-722-8918 x0.
SPIRITUS Ministries is currently recruiting young adults to serve next year as missionaries!
SPIRITUS Ministries is currently recruiting young adults to serve next year as missionaries leading retreats and igniting our Catholic faith students in grades 2–12.
Are you in your twenties and looking for a meaningful next step? SPIRITUS is inviting young adults to serve as missionaries leading Catholic youth retreats with no fundraising obligations. Join us at our next Come and See Weekend scheduled for October 17-19. Contact Gina Holt at ginaholt@spiritusministries.org for more information.

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.

Faith Moves Mountains – Sharing Jesus Retreat – October 25th at St. Bernard Parish in Appleton
All are welcome to join this fun event on October 25th from 8 am until 1 pm in the Activity Center at St. Bernard Catholic Parish in Appleton. The keynote speaker will be Mike Iversen.

