St. John
About St. John
St. John in Ortonville, Minnesota is one of three parishes forming the Spirit of Life Area Faith Community in the Diocese of New Ulm, alongside St. Michael (Madison) and Holy Rosary (Graceville). Under Pastor Fr. Shawn Polman, the community shares a rotating weekend Mass schedule and gathers youth across all three sites for the Totus Tuus summer faith formation program, while also bringing weekday Masses to local nursing home residents.
St. John is a Roman Catholic parish in Ortonville, Minnesota, part of the Diocese of New Ulm. The parish offers Mass 6 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10:30 AM. Confession is available on Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Sunday
Wednesday
Saturday
Programs & Ministries
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Youth Ministry
Youth Group
Men's Groups
Men's Group
Schedule: Thursday, 7 PM
Knights of Columbus Meeting More Details Graceville Knights of Columbus Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00pm in the Parish Center. Any men who are interested in becoming a Knight are
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. John? ▼
St. John Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10:30 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Wednesday, Friday.
When is confession at St. John? ▼
St. John confession times: Sunday 7:15 AM; Wednesday 4 PM; Saturday 8:30 AM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. John? ▼
Yes, St. John celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Where is St. John located? ▼
St. John is located at 421 Madison Avenue, Ortonville, MN 56278. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.