St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community
Catholic church and school, serving Little Chute and surrounding communities since 1836
Family Rosary Processions – Schoenstatt Wayside Shrine in Freedom
For more information and other upcoming events, please visit the shrine’s website at: www.refugeofsinners.org or contact Tom and Mary Murphy at (920) 788-4729.
ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play Open Auditions
Open auditions for ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play, a dramatic musical based on the life of Christ, will be held on Thursday evening, January 30th and Saturday morning, February 1st, at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton.
Adult and student performers, grades three through twelve, of all faiths are invited to audition.
Director Jim Romenesko seeks singers, dancers and actors for the community production.
Performances dates for the 2025 season are April 10th through April 13th, with a special performance for Religious Education / Faith Formation groups on April 9th.
Chorus, lead and supporting roles, both singing and non-singing are available. Those auditioning will also be asked to do a simple movement/dance audition.
Performances and rehearsals are held at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue Appleton on Sunday evenings with soloists & actors in leading roles also rehearsing on some Sunday afternoons. Peter Leschke is the show’s musical director. Mary Doverspike, Jr. is the choreographer.
For more information visit the production’s website: www.newpassionplay.org and click or tap the “Join Our Cast” button near the top of the page.
A Christmas Carol, presented by St. Ignatius Chesterton Academy on December 20th and December 21st
A Christmas Carol, presented by St. Ignatius Chesterton Academy
Friday, December 20, 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 21, 1 p.m.
St. Katharine Drexel-St. Mary’s Site Gym (119 W. 7th St., Kaukauna)
A Christmas Carol is a delightfully clever and fresh adaptation of the classic novel by Charles Dickens, presented by the St. Ignatius Chesterton Academy junior class. The classic hymns, dance pieces, and seasonal treats (served during intermission) will draw audience members into the Christmas spirit.
Admissions is $7/person, or $20/ family, at the door.
Family Rosary Processions – Schoenstatt Wayside Shrine in Freedom
For more information and other upcoming events, please visit the shrine’s website at: www.refugeofsinners.org or contact Tom and Mary Murphy at (920) 788-4729.
Xavier Children’s Theatre will present The Emperor’s New Clothes on May 17th
Xavier Children’s Theatre will present The Emperor’s New Clothes, an adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Anderson by Kathryn Schultz Miller at 7:00 pm on Friday, May 17th at Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton.
The production, a clever play within a play, is directed by Maureen Milbach. Told with humor and some audience participation, it promises to be fun for children and entertaining for all ages. The show is approximately 45 minutes and is ideal for children in Pre-K through sixth grade. Tickets are available online anytime at www.xaviertheatre.com or the box office, (920) 733-8840.
The box office is open Wednesdays from noon until 3:00 pm for walk up and phone sales, along with Monday, May 13th and Friday, May 17th from noon until 3:00 pm and one hour before the performance for walk up sales. Educators, including home school groups, may contact the box office for information on daytime matinees on May 16th and 17th.
St. Ignatius Chesterton Academy Presents “Pride & Prejudice” on April 26th and April 27th
All are welcome! No tickets are required but a suggested donation of $7 per person. Learn more at: www.stignatiuskaukauna.org.
“Challenging the Entertainment Culture: Faustina, TV Jesus & Me” – September 25th at Xavier Fine Arts Theatre
On Monday, September 25th, our CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to host director, actress and singer MARIA VARGO to present “Challenging the Entertainment Culture: Faustina, TV Jesus & Me” at 7 p.m. in the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre.
Vargo, who serves as president of Hollywood-based G.K. Chesterton Entertainment, will talk about the need for faith-based programming and highlight its recent successes despite the obstacles and cultural and media bias stacked against it.
Vargo has experience in several areas of the entertainment industry including:
Prince of Peace Play Dates – All are welcome!
Let your little lambs get some play time and make lasting memories at Prince of Peace. We will treat them to delicious snacks as they explore a world of joy and laughter during this action-packed 2-hour event.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹!
Enjoy the POP Playground, snacks and story-time, plus other activities.
𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙠𝙞𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮.
Summer Schedule 2023:
June 15 @ 9 -11 AM
June 25 @ 11 AM*
July 12 @ 9-11 AM
July 21 @ 9-11 AM
August 1 @ 9-11 AM
Any questions, contact Red via email: web@popgb.org or text: 920-412-7345
* Note, the June 25th event will have story time and the activity DURING the 10 AM Mass Gospel Time with playground time and snacks to follow AFTER Mass
See more on our Kids & Families page:
www.popgb.org/kids–families
St. Lawrence Seminary High School students present “Little Shop of Horrors” – May 5th through May 7th
St. Lawrence Seminary High School students will be performing the musical “Little Shop of Horrors” at 7:00 pm on May 5th and May 6th and at 2:00 pm on May 7th.
Tickets are $5 at the door (301 Church St., Mt. Calvary, WI).
Come see this satirical comedy about a little plant that changes the trajectory of human lives! It’s sure to be fun time!
St. Ignatius Chesterton Academy presents: Bad Manners at the Manor a “Who-Done-It” Comedy
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