Diaconate Inquirer Brunch – Sunday, March 15th at St. Bernard Catholic Parish, Appleton


St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community
Catholic church and school, serving Little Chute and surrounding communities since 1836
Diaconate Inquirer Brunch – Sunday, March 15th at St. Bernard Catholic Parish, Appleton

Xavier Theatre will present “My Funny Valentine” on February 11th, 12th and 14th!
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Xavier Theatre will present My Funny Valentine, a musical revue, at 7:00 pm on February 11th, 12th and 14th at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre.
This hilarious musical revue follows several couples through increasingly ridiculous first date experiences in a fast-paced sketch comedy style.
To purchase tickets, click here or contact the Xavier box office, (920) 733-8840. The box office is open from noon-3pm Monday through Friday until February 13th and one hour before each performance.

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.

Knights of Columbus – Pancake, Eggs & Porkie Breakfast on February 1st at St. John Nepomucene
Everyone is welcome to join us for a wonderful breakfast on February 1st that the Knights of Columbus will be offering! The Knights of Columbus will be serving eggs, pancakes, sausages, dessert and fruit trays in the Fellowship Hall.
There is no charge but any freewill offerings that are collected will benefit The Missions.
To learn more about the Knights of Columbus, please click here!

Thank you for a wonderful “Light in the Waiting” event on December 15th!
A beautiful event was held on December 15th, where we had great food, music and fellowship! A huge thank you to Tim and Anna Van Eperen for the lovely music and for all that came to our event! A special thanks to everyone who made this possible too!










Knights of Columbus – Pancake, Eggs & Porkie Breakfast on January 4th at St. John Nepomucene
Everyone is welcome to join us for a wonderful breakfast on January 4th that the Knights of Columbus will be offering! The Knights of Columbus will be serving eggs, pancakes, sausages, dessert and fruit trays in the Fellowship Hall.
There is no charge but any freewill offerings that are collected will benefit the religious vocations.
To learn more about the Knights of Columbus, please click here!

Knights of Columbus – Pancake, Eggs & Porkie Breakfast on December 7th at St. John Nepomucene
Everyone is welcome to join us for a wonderful breakfast on December 7th that the Knights of Columbus will be offering! The Knights of Columbus will be serving eggs, pancakes, sausages, dessert and fruit trays in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a non-perishable food item along with you.
There is no charge but any freewill offerings that are collected will benefit the St. John Nepomucene Food Pantry.
To learn more about the Knights of Columbus, please click here!

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!

Christmas Stars – Open Auditions on May 13th
Christmas Stars, an annual holiday-themed musical revue, will hold an open audition on Tuesday evening, May 13th at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre located at 1600 W. Prospect Avenue in Appleton.
Students entering Kindergarten through 12th grade in the 2025-2026 school year and adults of all ages who enjoy singing and dancing are invited to audition.
An online application and audition scheduling instructions are available at the “Join Our Cast” link on the production’s website: www.christmasstars.org. Auditions are by appointment. Music and accompaniment are provided by the producers.

Center for Suicide Awareness – Monthly Support Group – All are Welcome
The Center for Suicide Awareness is inviting anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide to join our monthly support group which is held on the second Monday of every month throughout the year beginning at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish (404 W. Lawrence St, Appleton).
The support group meets in the Holly Hall Building which is located between the church and the parking lot. No pre-registration is required – just come.
Click here to learn more about the Center for Suicide Awareness.
