St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community
Catholic church and school, serving Little Chute and surrounding communities since 1836
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!
FORMED Video of the Month for February – St. John Nepomucene
The FORMED Video of the Month is “How to Lent”.
Prepare for Lent with our four-part video series called “How to Lent”. This series explores the scriptural origins of Lent and its desert imagery. It explains the pillars of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. It challenges you to think beyond your usual Lenten sacrifices to something that will genuinely help you grow in your faith.
We invite you to experience and learn more about “How to Lent”. To view the video and to learn more about the video series, please click here!
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National Marriage Week – February 7th through 14th
Join us in celebrating National Marriage Week that will be held from February 7th through 14th!
Join us in celebrating National Marriage Week from February 7th through February 14th! National Marriage Week is a special time to reflect on the beautiful gift of the sacrament of matrimony. This year’s theme from the USCCB is “Man and Woman He Created Them: Together with Purpose”, inviting couples to strengthen their bond and deepen their lifelong commitment to each other.
We invite couples to strengthen their bond and deepen their lifelong commitment to each other. There is an “At Home Retreat” to be done at your own convenience, please visit: www.usccb.org/resources/NMW_2026_At-Home_Retreat1.pdf.
To read a “Marriage Reflection” by Valerie Denor, please visit: faithfullycatholic.church/the-three-strand-cord-together-with-purpose/.
Women’s Lenten Retreats – Elizabeth Ministry’s Zechariah House
Women are invited to step away from the busyness of daily life this Lent and spend sacred time with Jesus at Zechariah House.
• Women’s Silent Retreat:
Friday–Saturday, February 27–28, 2026
A weekend of silence, prayer, reflection, Confession, and Holy Mass.
Cost: $150 (includes single room, breakfast & lunch)
• Women’s Guided Day Retreat:
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
A day of guided prayer, reflection, fellowship, and Holy Mass.
Cost: $50 (includes soup & salad lunch)
You are welcome to add additional night stays- Book online on our website.
Location: Elizabeth Ministry’s Zechariah House, 119 W. 7th St Kaukauna, WI 54130
Register: www.elizabethministry.com/events
Questions: Call Kathy at (920) 766-9380 or email us at info@elizabethministry.com
Come as you are. Leave renewed.
Healing Prayer Ministry at Elizabeth Ministry’s Zechariah House
Are you seeking healing, peace, comfort, or spiritual renewal?
Elizabeth Ministry International’s Zechariah House Healing Prayer Ministry warmly invites you to receive private, one-on-one prayer in a quiet and reverent setting.
Trained prayer ministers will pray over you, calling upon the healing love of Jesus Christ, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and the mercy of God the Father. Whether you are carrying physical illness, emotional pain, grief, anxiety, fear, or simply a desire for deeper peace, you are not alone.
Jesus reminds us: “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
Private appointments are available.
To schedule, call Shirley at 920-540-2794.Location: Elizabeth Ministry’s Zechariah House, 119 W. 7th St Kaukauna, WI 54130
Come as you are. Allow prayer to lift the weight you carry.
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.
Lenten Holy Week Schedule and Events at St. John Nepomucene
Click here for the Lenten and Holy Week Schedule at St. John Nepomucene.
Click here for a reflective 2026 Lenten Calendar that you or your family can do together from the Social Concerns & Awareness Committee at St. John Nepomucene.
Seder Meal and The Rest of The Story on March 30th at St. John Nepomucene
All are welcome to come and join us for our Seder Meal and The Rest of the Story! This amazing event will occur on Monday, March 30th at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Come and learn more about our Jewish roots and how it ties into the Passover while enjoying a light meal and a Passover meal experience. Enjoy singing the songs, the aromas of food and tasting the flavors of a traditional Seder Meal.
We all know that our Christian faith has grown out of the Jewish faith and their traditions, but many of us may not know that much about the Jewish faith which helped form Jesus’s life, teachings, and actions. The Passover Seder was a key element of the Jewish religious practice as the Passover celebration was the high point of their religious year, just as Easter and Holy Week are the high point of our celebration of faith.
Seder means order and is used to describe the Passover meal that God ordered the Israelites to celebrate in Exodus 12:8. The description of the “order” of the celebration was further described elsewhere in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy in the Old Testament, and traditions were incorporated into the seder over time both before and after the time of Jesus. What we know as the Last Supper was the last Seder that Jesus celebrated with His disciples and became the early template for the celebration of our mass.
Click here to view a 4-minute video from a Messianic Jewish Rabbi that gives a little more explanation of the Passover Seder in relation to Jesus and the Last Supper. (Messianic Jews believe that Yeshua (Hebrew for Jesus) is the Messiah and worship God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.)
Registration is required by March 20th! Register by clicking here to fill out a google form, contacting the parish office at (920) 788-9061 or email Sarah at szteske@stjn.org.
Bring your family and friends and come celebrate at experience of the Passover Meal that you will never forget!
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 2026 Parish Mission
All are welcome to join us for our 2026 Parish Mission that will be held in the Atrium at St. John Nepomucene. This will occur at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22nd and on Monday, February 23rd.
We will have our wonderful speaker, Sr. Marla Clercx, speak about “There’s More to the Story: A Deeper Look at the Lenten Scriptures”. Bring your family and friends for two great evenings and light refreshments will be served.
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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