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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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Janssen Forum on Thursday, September 18th at the Mount Tabor Center Chapel

Janssen Forum on Thursday, September 18th at the Mount Tabor Center Chapel

Join us for the Janssen Forum Luncheon Speaker Series, held on Thursday, September 18th. Our guest speaker, Heather Voss, Faithful Navigator, will share her stories of faith.

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 pm 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. 

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Circle of Hope Bereavement Group at St. John Nepomucene

Circle of Hope Bereavement Group at St. John Nepomucene

This is for anyone who has lost a loved one. We will meet five (5) consecutive Mondays at St. John Nepomucene in Conference Room 102 (new parish center) starting November 3rd from 6 pm until 7:30 pm and ending December 1st.

There is no fee to attend, but it is important to attend all of the sessions.

For questions or to register, please contact the parish office at (920) 788-9061 or Deacon Mark at (920) 372-3381 or email him by clicking here.

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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. 

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Interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith?

Interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith?

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) (formerly known as RCIA) is the process by which the Catholic Church welcomes new members into its midst or completes the process of Christian initiation. This process involves receiving 1 or all 3 sacraments of initiation which include Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation.

During the process of initiation, a person grows in knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic Church, explores the meaning of the Scriptures for daily life, develops friendships with members of the parish community, learns to pray and worship in the Catholic tradition and discovers the joy of serving others.

If you are interested in learning more about this process or the Catholic faith, please contact the parish office at (920) 788-9061 and ask for Deacon Dave Van Eperen and he will provide you with more more information. You may also email him at: dvaneperen@stjn.org. Lessons are set to begin around the end-of-September 2025. 

Click here to learn more on the OCIA program!