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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!

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Fall Cleanup is set for November 2nd! Reserve your spot today!

Fall Cleanup is set for November 2nd! Reserve your spot today!

Do you need help with your yardwork? Would you like some items tidied up before winter is here? The Confirmation students in grade 11 would love to help you with your projects on Sunday, November 2nd!

Please contact the Faith Development Office at (920) 788-9033 or via email at: danihietpas@stjn.org to reserve your spot today!

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Christmas Stars ticket sales are open online and at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre box office!

Christmas Stars ticket sales are open online and at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre box office!

Box office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from noon until 3pm.  Come and be delighted by a spectacular Broadway-style revue featuring religious and secular holiday music performed by a cast of singers, dancers and actors ages five to senior citizen. 

Experience the dazzling Christmas parade, a visit from Santa and the breathtaking “Living Nativity” finale.  All performances will be held at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 Prospect Avenue, Appleton from December 4th through 7th and from December 11th through 14th.

An American Sign Language interpreter will be provided at the 1:00 pm performance on December 6th. The fully accessible theatre is equipped with a hearing loop.

For performance times, ticket purchases or questions, please call 920-733-8840 or visit www.christmasstars.org.

To visit the Xavier Theatre box office, please use the main theatre entrance, Door #1, located under the arched canopy.  10 minute courtesy parking along the curb is available during box office hours.

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2nd Annual Beer, Brats & Brotherhood on October 21st in Fellowship Hall at St. John Nepomucene

2nd Annual Beer, Brats & Brotherhood on October 21st in Fellowship Hall at St. John Nepomucene

Please join us for our 2nd Annual Beer, Brats & Brotherhood on October 21st in Fellowship Hall at St. John Nepomucene. It is an intergenerational FREE event so all grandfathers, fathers, uncles, friends and boys (age 5 and older) are invited to come and share in the fun!

Come and hear speaker, Jim Vande Hey, as he share stories and a message about how we can incorporate faith into sports, hunting and everyday life and step it up in our faith as role models.

There will be fun activities and prizes as well! Please register by October 9th by contacting the parish office at (920) 788-9061, filling out a Google Form (click here) or by sending an email to Sarah at szteske@stjn.org.

This event is being sponsored by St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation Committee and the Knights of Columbus.

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St. John Nepomucene “Love Thy Neighbor” FREE Meal – September 20th

St. John Nepomucene “Love Thy Neighbor” FREE Meal – September 20th

Please join us after the 4:30 p.m. Mass as we hold our “Love Thy Neighbor” Meal!

When you leave the 4:30 p.m. Mass on September 20th, please help yourself to a FREE meal which includes a brat, hamburger, hot dog, bag of chips and condiments.

This will be held under the canopy (front entrance of church) and please take along another meal with you to provide to a family member, friend, neighbor or a stranger!

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Calling all High School Students! Join us for Homecoming Mass on October 4th!

Calling all High School Students! Join us for Homecoming Mass on October 4th!

Start off your Homecoming with the beautiful tradition at St. John Nepomucene where you attend the 4:30 p.m. Mass and receive a special blessing!

We are looking for high school students to participate in the readings and Prayers of the Faithful during Mass. Please contact Sarah or Dani in the Faith Development Office at (920) 788-9033 or at ssimon@stjn.org or danihietpas@stjn.org if you are interested or have any questions.

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CIA-FMO September Event – September 22nd

CIA-FMO September Event – September 22nd

Saints, popes and miracles! That’s what’s coming to Appleton as part of the 2025-2026 Investigate Your Faith series sponsored by CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry. 

Our kickoff event celebrates our first “Millennial Saint”, Carlo Acutis, who will be canonized in early September. Please join us–FREE of charge–for a showing of the recently released and acclaimed movie, Carlo Acutis – ROADMAP TO REALITY on Monday, September 22nd at 7 p.m. at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre.  

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Registration is OPEN for the Little Flowers Girls’ Club at St. John Nepomucene

Registration is OPEN for the Little Flowers Girls’ Club at St. John Nepomucene

Registration is currently open through Friday, September 12th for the Little Flowers Girls’ Club at St. John Nepomucene! Little Flowers is open to girls in grades kindergarten through 3rd grade in the parish, schools and the local area.

St. John Nepomucene offers a modified version of Little Flowers, which is a Catholic girls group centered on learning virtues by studying individual saints. Virtues are learned through presentations, crafts and activities.  Each year a “wreath” is worked on for the blue Blessed Mother sashes the girls wear at the meetings.  The wreath is made up of 9 flower petals for the 9 virtues studied that year. Petals are earned by participating in the monthly meetings, service projects, and completing follow-up activities at home.

To learn more and how to register, please click here!

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Holy Cross Parish Oktoberfest will be held on October 5th

Holy Cross Parish Oktoberfest will be held on October 5th

Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna will be holding their Annual Oktoberfest on October 5th! All are welcome to a day full of fun!

Oktoberfest will be held at 400 Kaukauna St in Kaukauna from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Chicken booyah and other great food, 50/50 and many other raffles, chance booth, silent auction, kids’ games, polka music, country store, beer garden, and much more.

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St. Paul Parish Brat Fest 2025 – September 6th

St. Paul Parish Brat Fest 2025 – September 6th

St. Paul Parish (located on Wallace Street in Combined Locks) is having their annual Brat Fest on September 6th. This is open to the public from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Come and enjoy a great meal featuring traditional brats or spicy chicken brat or hot dog, beans and chips and much more! Snacks and beverages are also available for purchase. There will be live music and children’s games throughout the day. A Polka Mass will be held outdoors at 4 p.m.