St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community
Catholic church and school, serving Little Chute and surrounding communities since 1836
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.
40 Days for Life – Kickoff Event on September 23rd in Neenah
Come for Healing – September 26th at St. Pius X in Appleton
All are welcome to join us for a night of life changing healing that will include Generational Healing and Deliverance prayers with Mass. Please click here for the information packet that you can fill out before you attend on September 26th.
If you have any questions, please contact Roxanne at (920) 213-6572.
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.
Holy Land Presentation at St. John Nepomucene – October 3rd
George Zambil, a Catholic pilgrimage guide from Jerusalem, will be hosting a ‘must-see’ presentation on the Holy Land at 6:00 pm on Friday, October 3rd in Fellowship Hall. All are welcome!
George is a licensed guide who leads pilgrimages throughout Israel and the Holy Land. Due to the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, virtually all pilgrimages since October, 2023 were cancelled, resulting in a great hardship for people who rely on pilgrims for their income. George, along with Shadi Mansour (a fellow pilgrimage guide) will be visiting our parish to share their insights on various holy sites following the footsteps of Jesus. They will also be selling art, jewelry, rosaries, and other artifacts from the Holy Land after all the weekend Masses of October 4th and October 5th.
Please plan to join us for a memorable evening! Following the presentation, there will be time for George and Shadi to answer your questions.
SPIRITUS Radiate Gala – November 8, 2025
Join SPIRITUS Ministries for the Radiate Gala on Friday, November 8th. The evening begins with Mass at 4:00 pm at St. Mary, Menasha, followed by the gala at 5:15 pm at the Bridgewood Resort featuring dinner, auctions, games, and $5,000 in cash prizes. Proceeds support SPIRITUS in inspiring youth and forming leaders for the Church. Learn more at Radiate.givesmart.com.
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.
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.
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!
St. John Nepomucene Prayer Shawl Ministry – September 20th and September 21st
Our lovely prayer shawls will be available the weekend of September 20th and September 21st after all Masses. Please feel free to take one for yourself, a loved one or for someone you may know that would enjoy having one.
Also, feel free to stop any time at the parish office or you may take one from the basket in the Gathering Space .
St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community 