St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community
Catholic church and school, serving Little Chute and surrounding communities since 1836
Faith Moves Mountains – Sharing Jesus Retreat – October 25th at St. Bernard Parish in Appleton
All are welcome to join this fun event on October 25th from 8 am until 1 pm in the Activity Center at St. Bernard Catholic Parish in Appleton. The keynote speaker will be Mike Iversen.
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!
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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.
Fellowship Sunday on October 5th – St. John Nepomucene
All are welcome to join us after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses on Sunday, October 5th in Fellowship Hall for some yummy doughnuts and refreshments!
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.
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