St John the Baptist Cemeteries - Menasha

03/23/2026

CEMETERY NEWS:

May you be having a blessed Lent, growing closer to our Lord Jesus Christ through prayer, fasting, and alms giving. It's that time of year again for winter decoration clean up! Please have all winter decorations or decorations not complying with cemetery rules removed by April 1st.

Any such decorations remaining on graves after April 1st will be removed.

Spring and summer decorations may be displayed between April 15th and October 15th. Thank you for helping us to keep the cemeteries a beautiful and welcoming place to visit and pray for the souls of those laid to rest there.

Missing decorations from any cemetery may be found in the Lost & Found shed at St. Mary Cemetery; please call the office at 920-725-7714 or ask a cemetery worker for assistance.

May the peace of Christ be with you and your family.

"Graciously raise up, O Lord, those you renew with this Sacrament, that we may come to possess your salvation both in mystery and in the manner of our life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen"

03/23/2026

SEASONAL PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY:

Are you looking for a seasonal job? Do you enjoy being outside while doing a meaningful job that helps your local parish and community? Please consider applying to be a Cemetery Worker for the St. Mary and St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemeteries!

The season runs approximately early/mid April through mid November.

Please reach out to 920-725-7714 ext. 7418 or [email protected] if you are interested to learn more and apply!

03/23/2026

UPDATE:

Both St. John the Baptist Cemeteries are now OPEN.

THANK YOU greatly for your patience until we were able to move the snow from the blizzard.

May the peace of Christ be with you this day and always.

03/16/2026

Important Safety Notice: The severe winter weather has necessitated the temporary closure of our three cemeteries. For everyone's protection, please do not attempt to enter the cemeteries, as the roads are in poor condition and pose a risk of you becoming stuck. Thank you for your cooperation. We will announce when they reopen.

03/04/2026

Blessed Lent to all.

We are looking for donations for 2 trees to plant at St. John's Cemetery on Olde Midway Road. Please reach out at 920-725-7714 and ask for the cemetery for more information and to donate. Thank you abundantly for your prayers as well.

May the peace of Christ be with you now and always.

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

We are so joyful to have all of those who attended our Peace of Mind Seminar last night!

A HUGE thank you to all of our speakers, whose knowledge shared help make this a very informative night for all who attended. We are grateful for what you have provided for our community.

If you missed the event but would like to receive information regarding it, please simply reach out to our parish office at 920-725-7714 or [email protected] and we'd be more than happy to help.

We hope all who attended have some more peace of mind now for the last things: death, judgement, heaven and hell. May we forever remember our hope in our Savior, Jesus Christ.

John 11:25-26

10/07/2025

CEMETERY NEWS:

May you have had a summer filled with the peace and tender love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our October cleanup date for our cemeteries is coming up!

Please have removed all spring and summer decorations by October 15th. Any such decorations remaining on graves after October 15th or those not complying with cemetery rules will be removed.

Winter decorations may be displayed starting November 1st through April 1st.

Missing decorations from any cemetery may be found in the Lost & Found shed at St. Mary Cemetery; please call the office or ask a cemetery worker for assistance.

May the peace of Christ be with you and your family.

08/25/2025

May everyone be having a blessed and safe summer.

We do have availability in our double cremation niches in our mahogany colored, granite columbarium at St. John the Baptist Cemetery at 566 Olde Midway Road in Menasha! The “double” means that the cremains of up to two individuals may be laid to rest inside each niche (for example, a husband and a wife).

The columbarium is located right next to the crucifixion scene at the cemetery along with beautiful flowers, providing opportunity for contemplative reflection in prayer.

Please feel free to visit our cemetery to take a look at the columbarium, and please reach out to our offices at 920-725-7714 ext. 427 or badolf@smcatholicschools for more information and to secure a double cremation niche in our columbarium today!

May the peace of Christ be with you and your loved ones.

05/24/2025

SPECIAL EVENT CEMETERY ANNOUNCEMENT:

Happy Memorial Day Weekend to all!

There will be a Memorial Day Mass being celebrated at the chapel at St. Mary Cemetery in Menasha at 8AM on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th!

The address to drive to is:
1170 Racine Rd, Menasha, WI 54952. The Mass will happen rain or shine.

Father Michael Lightner will be celebrating the Mass.

Please bring a lawn chair if you have one in case overflow seating is needed.

May the peace of Christ be with you. We pray for our Gold Star families and their fallen loved ones. 🙏 🕊️

04/16/2025

Hello,

May the peace of Christ be with you.

Please help us raise money through prayer or donations to replace a dead tree in St. John Valley Cemetery! The replacement will bloom beautifully white in the spring like the others in the eastern drive of the cemetery. Our hope is to have the funds to do this to plant the tree by this spring! 🙏

Excess donations can be put towards planting more trees in the St. John Valley or the St. John Midway cemeteries!

Please stop by the office or mail donations to:
St. Mary & St. John the Baptist Catholic Churches
528 Second Street
Menasha, WI 54952

We accept either check or cash, and please put in the memo line of the check or on a slip of paper attached to the cash "for St. John Cemeteries tree fund".

We can be reached by phone at 920-725-7714 ext. 427 if you do have any questions!

Prayers are also more than appreciated.

Thank you for your consideration. May you have a blessed Holy Week and a Happy Easter!

03/27/2025

CEMETERY NEWS:

May you be having a blessed Lent, growing closer to our Lord Jesus Christ through prayer, fasting, and alms giving. It's that time of year again for winter decoration clean up! Please have all winter decorations or decorations not complying with cemetery rules removed by April 1st. Any such decorations remaining on graves after April 1st will be removed.

Spring and summer decorations may be displayed between April 15th and October 15th. Thank you for helping us to keep the cemeteries a beautiful and welcoming place to visit and pray for the souls of those laid to rest there.

May the peace of Christ be with you and your family.

"Graciously raise up, O Lord, those you renew with this Sacrament, that we may come to possess your salvation both in mystery and in the manner of our life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen"