St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community
Catholic church and school, serving Little Chute and surrounding communities since 1836
October Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation
Here are some great suggestions to help you grow in your Catholic faith!
October 11th – Traveling Rosary For Vocations
Barb Kimme Memorial Traveling Rosary for Vocations: All men and women young and old, are invited to help us pray for our Diocese and an increase in vocations. According to the Vocation Ministry Analysis from 2015-2021, the state of priestly vocations in our Green Bay Diocese meets 3 criteria to be considered as “unhealthy”.
To help raise an awareness and assist in rectifying this situation, we the GB Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, have decided our best course of action is prayer to our Lord. We are sponsoring a sort of 9-month novena for vocations. We will gather at 9 different churches every 2nd Wednesday of the month from March – November. The agenda includes song, prayer, speaker and reception. Our eighth date and location is:
Wednesday, October 11th at St. Katharine Drexel Parish, NOTE ADDRESS & TIME CHANGE: 119 W. 7th St., Kaukauna 54130 from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm. We will be praying with the Religious Education classes 1st – 8th. Newly ordained Fr. Pribbenow will be our speaker.
Fore more information, please contact 920-323-3243 or visit www.gbdccw.org or follow us on Facebook, gbdccw.
The First Solemnity of Our Lady of Champion – Monday, October 9, 2023
When: Monday, October 9th – Mass begins at 11:00 a.m. CT
Where: The Grounds of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion (4047 Chapel Drive, Champion, WI)
Short Description for Use: Join the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion on the grounds where the Queen of Heaven appeared for the first-ever Solemnity Mass of Our Lady of Champion on Monday, October 9, 2023! Mass begins at 11:00 a.m., celebrated by Bishop Ricken and his fellow Bishops from around Wisconsin. It will be a historic day for Our Lady of Champion, the Diocese of Green Bay, and everyone in attendance! Let us know you are coming by visiting championshrine.org/oloc-solemnity!
Additional things to know about the Inaugural Solemnity:
Webpage with all information on the Solemnity: https://championshrine.org/oloc-solemnity/.
National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – August 15th
Tuesday, August 15th:
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Short Description: One of Champion Shrine’s most time-honored traditions is to have a large celebration honoring the Assumption of the Blessed Mother! Join thousands of pilgrims as they come to the Shrine to worship Jesus and honor His mother. Mass begins at 11 am with a large Eucharistic Rosary Procession to follow it. A picnic lunch will be offered with Adoration and Confession until 3 pm! The full schedule of the day can be found here.
August 9th – Traveling Rosary For Vocations
Barb Kimme Memorial Traveling Rosary for Vocations: All men and women young and old, are invited to help us pray for our Diocese and an increase in vocations. According to the Vocation Ministry Analysis from 2015-2021, the state of priestly vocations in our Green Bay Diocese meets 3 criteria to be considered as “unhealthy”.
To help raise an awareness and assist in rectifying this situation, we the GB Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, have decided our best course of action is prayer to our Lord. We are sponsoring a sort of 9-month novena for vocations. We will gather at 9 different churches every 2nd Wednesday of the month from March – November. The agenda includes song, prayer, speaker and reception. Our fifth date and location is:
August 9th from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Marshall site located at: 1114 S 21st Street in Manitowoc 54220. Please park in the 22nd St parking lot and enter the church through the church ramp door next to the rectory door.
Fore more information, please contact 920-794-8276 or visit www.gbdccw.org or follow us on Facebook, gbdccw.
July 12th – Traveling Rosary For Vocations
Barb Kimme Memorial Traveling Rosary for Vocations: All men and women young and old, are invited to help us pray for our Diocese and an increase in vocations. According to the Vocation Ministry Analysis from 2015-2021, the state of priestly vocations in our Green Bay Diocese meets 3 criteria to be considered as “unhealthy”.
To help raise an awareness and assist in rectifying this situation, we the GB Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, have decided our best course of action is prayer to our Lord. We are sponsoring a sort of 9-month novena for vocations. We will gather at 9 different churches every 2nd Wednesday of the month from March – November. The agenda includes song, prayer, speaker and reception. Our fifth date and location is:
July 12th from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm at St. Francis and St. Mary Parish located at: 9716 Cemetery Rd, Brussels, 54204.
Fore more information, please contact 920-794-8276 or visit www.gbdccw.org or follow us on Facebook, gbdccw.
Barb Kimme Memorial Traveling Rosary for Vocations – June 14th at Sacred Heart Church in Shawano
According to the Vocation Ministry Analysis from 2015-2021, the state of priestly vocations in our Green Bay Diocese meets 3 criteria to be considered as “unhealthy”. To help raise an awareness and assist in rectifying this situation of the priestly vocation shortage, the GB Diocesan Council of Catholic Women has decided our best course of action is prayer to our Lord.
We are sponsoring a sort of 9-month novena for vocations. We will gather at 9 different churches every 2nd Wednesday of the month from March – November. The agenda includes song, prayer, speaker and reception. Our fourth date and location is:
June 14th from 1:00 – 2:30 pm at Sacred Heart Church. Sacred Heart is located at 321 S. Sawyer St in Shawano 54166.
For more information, please contact (920) 794-8276 or visit www.gbdccw.org or follow us on facebook, gbdccw.
Marian Day at The Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in New Franken on May 18th
The Green Bay Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will be hosting Marian Day this year at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in New Franken on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
The theme this year will be “Mary, Mother of Mercy.” The day begins at 8:30 a.m. and a final farewell will be at approximately 3:00 p.m. Your day will consist of Mass, May Crowning, reflections of Mary, lunch, Rosary, Benediction and Adoration of the Holy Eucharist.
The cost is $25.00 per person and the deadline for registration is May 15, 2023.
For more details, please call Paula Freimuth at (920) 860-6682.
Lifest – A Party With a Purpose – July 6th – July 9th
Get your tickets at: lifest.com/oshkosh/tickets.
Traveling Rosary for Vocations – April 12th
Traveling Rosary for Vocations: The Green Bay Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is helping to raise an awareness and assist in rectifying our Diocesan Priestly Vocation Shortage. Our best course of action is prayer to our Lord. Therefore, we are sponsoring this prayer service as a sort of 9-month novena for vocations.
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month from March – November we will gather for prayer and inspiration at nine different churches throughout the diocese. The agenda includes rosary for vocations and a speaker. All are welcome.
The second date and location: April 12 at St. Philomena, 434 State Rd., Birnamwood, 54414; 1:00 – 2:30 PM. For more info call 920-794-8276.
