About St. John The Baptist · Prentice, Wisconsin
St. John the Baptist Parish in Prentice, Wisconsin, is a vibrant Catholic community centered around worship, service, and faith formation. It offers regular Masses, Eucharistic Adoration, and a variety of ministries including the Knights of Columbus, Council of Catholic Women, and Prayer Shawl Ministry. The parish is part of the Diocese of Superior and serves the local area with outreach programs, volunteer opportunities, and spiritual support. It maintains a strong presence through its website, social media, and community events like Doughnut Sunday and Holy Hour of Prayer.
- Patron
- St. John the Baptist
- Rector
- Fr. Madanu Lourdu Raju
- Diocese
- Diocese of Superior
Why belong here
Join a welcoming community that offers regular Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and active ministries like the Knights of Columbus and Prayer Shawl Ministry. Volunteer opportunities are available for readers, ushers, and altar servers, with training provided. You’ll also find support through prayer chains, social events like Doughnut Sunday, and spiritual resources including Religious Ed and daily Mass broadcasts on Relevant Radio.
Mass times at St. John The Baptist
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 4:30 pm on 2nd Thursday at St. John's
- 5:00 pm on 3rd Wednesday at St. Paul's
- 3:00 pm on 4th Tuesday at St. Therese
Adoration times
- 2nd Thursday at St. John's from noon to 5:00 pm
- 3rd Wednesday at St. Paul's from noon to 5:00 pm
- 4th Tuesday at St. Therese from noon to 5:00 pm
Ministries & Volunteer Opportunities
- Council of Catholic Women (2nd Sunday after Mass)
- Knights of Columbus (1st Thursday at 7:00 pm)
- Price County Respect Life (2nd Tuesday at 6:00 pm)
- Prayer Shawl Ministry (2nd Thursday at 1:00–2:30 pm)
- Volunteer roles: Readers, Ushers, Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Sacristans
- Training provided; pair up if unable to commit to a full month
Community Events & Services
- Doughnut Sunday (3rd Sunday each month in Social Hall)
- Holy Hour of Prayer (Mondays 6:00–7:00 pm)
- Religious Ed (Sundays 10:30 am–12:00 pm at St. Therese)
- Prayer Chain (call Ann Hartmann at 715-428-2363)
- Abortion Alternatives resources (Abiding Care, Care Net, New Dawn, Hannah Center, Rachel’s Vineyard)
Clergy & Leadership
- Pastor: Fr. Madanu Lourdu Raju
- Contact: Dennis & Barb Quednow or Mary Jean Peterson ([email protected] or 715-820-1029)