About St. John the Baptist · Howard, Wisconsin
St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in Howard, Wisconsin, is a vibrant community dedicated to living out discipleship through the mission and ministry of the Catholic Church. The parish offers regular Masses, Eucharistic Adoration, and a wide range of ministries including Faith Formation, Sacraments, and active parish involvement. It serves the local community with pastoral care, spiritual growth opportunities, and outreach programs, welcoming families and individuals seeking a strong Catholic presence in Green Bay. The parish is currently undergoing a feasibility study and planning for future growth and ministry development.
- Patron
- St. John the Baptist
- Rector
- Fr. James Lucas
Why belong here
Join a parish that actively fosters spiritual growth through ministries like Faith Formation, Eucharistic Adoration, and community service. Experience a welcoming, vibrant Catholic community that supports families, youth, and adults through sacraments, small groups, and outreach programs. The parish offers a strong foundation in discipleship and mission, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Mass times at St. John the Baptist
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturdays: 9:30 - 10:30 AM
- First Thursday of the month: 6:30 PM
Adoration times
- Monday – Friday 7 – 8 am
- First Thursday of the month 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
- Evening Holy Hour (First Thursday of the month 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm)
Parish Mission Statement
As friends and followers of Jesus, we help ourselves and our communities to visibly live out discipleship through the mission and ministry of the Catholic Church.
Staff Members
- Fr. James Lucas, Pastor
- Cassidy Hickman, Business Administrator
- Sarah Compton, Business Administrative Assistant
- Bill Wulf, Facilities Manager
- Darci Beatty, Parish Secretary/Administrative Assistant
- Jeanne Karcz, Bookkeeper
- Paul Peot, Coordinator of Liturgy and Music
- Dennis Vlasak, Coordinator of Sacraments and Discipleship
- Janel Aleson, Faith Formation Administrative Assistant
- Kylie Rogers, Coordinator of First Sacraments
- Aly Hess, Coordinator of Faith Formation Grades 1 - 5 and Church time
- Robert Sobieck, Faith Formation Grades 6–8 & Youth Evangelization
- Gail Eichhorn, Coordinator of Pastoral Ministry & Spiritual Growth
- Ruth Holloway, Facilitator of Pastoral Ministry & Spiritual Growth
- Jenn Garcia, Pastoral Ministry Assistant
- Lynn McKean, SCRIP and Parish Cemetery
- Kayla Craig, Marketing & Communications Specialist
- Deacon Manny Torres
- Deacon Nick Williams
- Deacon Tom Younger
- Craig Gezella, Treasurer
- Michelle Malone, Secretary
Pastoral Council
Guided by the Holy Spirit, the Pastoral Council fulfills the parish mission by advising the pastor, planning to meet parish and community needs, and supporting spiritual, intellectual, and moral well-being.
- Diana Ball (Chairperson)
- Ken Brzozowski
- Lianne Jones
- Thomas Komp
- Maria Hanstedt
- Aaron Kramer
- Jill Guernsey
- Eric Nelson
Worship Schedule
- Daily Mass (Tuesday – Friday 8:30 am)
- Eucharistic Adoration (Monday – Friday 7 – 8 am)
- Community Rosary (Monday – Friday 8 – 8:30 am, Sunday at 7:30 am)
- Church open for quiet prayer time (Monday – Friday Noon – 1:00 pm, Tuesday, Thursday 7 – 8 am)
- Day of Adoration (First Thursday of the month 9:00 am – 6:30 pm)
- Evening Holy Hour (First Thursday of the month 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm)