Northwoods Catholic Churches

The Northwoods Catholic Churches include St. Anne in Boulder Junction, St. Mary in Sayner, and St. Rita in Presque Isle, Wisconsin. St. Anne Church was established in 1948 and serves as a welcoming community for both year-round residents and seasonal visitors. The churches offer a range of services and events, including monthly fellowship and soup supper gatherings. Mass schedules are available for each parish.

The Northwoods Catholic Churches serve the Catholic community in the scenic northwoods of Wisconsin. The cluster includes three parishes: St. Anne Church in Boulder Junction, St. Mary Church in Sayner, and St. Rita Church in Presque Isle. These parishes are united under a single website and administrative structure, with mail and contact information centralized at PO Box 110, Boulder Junction, WI 54512.

Faith Tradition and Denomination

All three parishes are part of the Catholic faith tradition. While the specific denomination is not explicitly stated on the website, the churches are part of the broader Catholic Church and offer sacraments such as Baptism, Eucharist, and Reconciliation.

Worship and Gathering Style

The churches offer a variety of Mass times to accommodate different schedules. Regular Mass schedules include:

• Saturdays at 4:00 pm – St. Rita, Presque Isle
• Sundays at 9:00 am – St. Mary, Sayner
• Sundays at 11:00 am – St. Anne, Boulder Junction
• Wednesdays at 8:00 am – St. Mary, Sayner
• Thursdays at 9:00 am – St. Anne, Boulder Junction
• Fridays at 9:00 am – St. Rita, Presque Isle

Community and Events

The churches host several recurring community events, including:

• St. Anne Fellowship Sunday – First Sunday of each month after the 11:00 am Mass
• St. Mary Donut Sunday – Second Sunday of each month after the 9:00 am Mass
• St. Rita Soup Supper – First Saturday of each month after the 4:00 pm Mass
• St. Rita Pizza Night – Third Saturday of each month after the 4:00 pm Mass at the PI Pub in Presque Isle

Facilities and Contact

Each church has its own physical location and facilities. St. Anne Church, for example, was originally built in 1948 and later renovated. The churches are served by Reverend Showri Jojappa Pasala, the Parochial Administrator, and Trish Jonas, the Administrative Assistant. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Contact Information

For general inquiries or to join the email list, visitors can contact the church via phone at 715-385-2390 or by submitting a message through the website. The contact page also includes addresses for each of the three parishes.

Northwoods Catholic Churches unite three Wisconsin parishes—St. Anne in Boulder Junction, St. Mary in Sayner, and St. Rita in Presque Isle—offering a welcoming community for both residents and seasonal visitors. With multiple Mass times and recurring fellowship events like soup suppers and pizza nights, the churches emphasize accessible worship and a warm, inclusive atmosphere in the scenic northwoods region.

Pros

• Welcoming community noted for friendliness and seasonal inclusivity
• Clear, varied Mass schedules across three locations
• Monthly fellowship events fostering community connection
• Family-friendly gatherings including donut Sundays and pizza nights
• Recently renovated facilities enhancing visitor experience

Cons

• Limited details on family or children’s ministries
• No explicit information about accessibility features