About St. John the Evangelist · Pocasset, Massachusetts
St. John the Evangelist is a Roman Catholic parish in the village of Pocasset on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, serving the villages of Bourne, Gray Gables, Monument Beach, Pocasset, and Cataumet. Established in 1969 by Bishop James L. Connolly, the parish grew out of a summer chapel that has brought the Eucharist to this Upper Cape community since 1912. The parish is a Eucharistic-centered community that welcomes year-round and seasonal residents, with a strong faith formation program, daily and Sunday Mass, a livestreamed worship experience, and devoted pastoral care for the sick, dying, and bereaving.
- Established
- 1969
- Patron
- St. John the Evangelist
- Rector
- Rev. Thomas A. Frechette
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River
Why belong here
St. John's offers a warm, intimate Catholic community on Upper Cape Cod where worship centers on daily and Sunday Mass, Eucharistic devotion, and a strong tradition of Marian prayer. Whether you are a year-round resident or a seasonal visitor, the parish welcomes you to grow in faith through adult Bible studies, youth religious education, Walking with Purpose women's ministry, and outreach to the sick, dying, and bereaving. With a livestreamed Mass, an on-site parish center, and a faith community spanning five Bourne villages, St. John's is a place where every member is invited to encounter the Risen Christ.
Mass times at St. John the Evangelist
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM (or by appointment)
About St. John the Evangelist Parish
Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Parish is a warm and welcoming faith community located in the village of Pocasset, in the town of Bourne on Cape Cod. Established as a parish by Bishop James L. Connolly in June 1969, the parish serves the villages of Bourne, Gray Gables, Monument Beach, Pocasset, and Cataumet. Parishioners include year-round and seasonal residents, all of whom gather around the Holy Eucharist and devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The parish mission statement reads: 'We are a Roman Catholic family of faith that seeks to help one another to love The Lord with all our hearts and our neighbors as ourselves. Our life centers on the Eucharist and the sacramental life of the Church.'
- Diocese: Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River
- Pastor: Rev. Thomas A. Frechette
- Established June 1969
- Located in Pocasset village, town of Bourne, MA
Parish History
Catholic life in Pocasset predates the parish itself by decades. The pastor of Corpus Christi first offered Mass here in 1912 in a barn for summer vacationers. By 1924 land had been purchased and a building moved to the site, which was converted into St. John's Chapel. The present church was dedicated in 1931. The community was formally established as a parish for the Monument Beach, Pocasset, and Cataumet sections of Bourne in June 1969. The parish center was completed in 1980, and the church was refurbished and enlarged in 1983 to better serve its growing community. This history is drawn from 'Bearing Fruit by Streams of Waters: A History of the Diocese of Fall River' by Barry W. Wall.
- 1912: First Mass offered in a barn for summer visitors
- 1924: Land purchased; a building moved and converted into St. John's Chapel
- 1931: Present church dedicated
- June 1969: Established as a parish by Bishop James L. Connolly
- 1980: Parish center completed
- 1983: Church refurbished and enlarged
Faith Formation
Faith formation at St. John's is described as a life-long journey, not just for children. The parish offers religious education for children in grades 1 through 7, a Confirmation program, and a youth and young adult ministry. Adult parishioners are invited to grow through Bible studies, workshops, book clubs, and special programs like Walking with Purpose, a Catholic women's Bible study that helps women encounter Christ through personal study and small group discussion. Director of Faith Formation Kara Russell can be reached at 508-563-5887 x104.
- Youth Faith Formation (Grades 1–7)
- Confirmation Program
- Youth and Young Adult Ministry
- Adult Faith Formation
- Walking with Purpose (women's Bible study)
- Bible studies, workshops, and book clubs for adults
Parish Staff & Clergy
The parish is served by Rev. Thomas A. Frechette as Pastor (ext. 101), with two deacons assisting in ministry: Deacon Brendan Brides (ext. 111) and Deacon John Burkly. Mrs. Kara Russell serves as Director of Faith Formation, Mr. John Brennan as Director of Music and Pastoral Assistant, Mrs. Patty Parsons as Secretary, and Adam Jurczyk in Business and Technology. The parish office is staffed Monday through Friday and is the gateway for inquiries about sacraments, ministries, and parish life.
- Pastor: Rev. Thomas A. Frechette (x101)
- Deacon Brendan Brides (x111)
- Deacon John Burkly
- Director of Faith Formation: Mrs. Kara Russell (x104)
- Director of Music & Pastoral Assistant: Mr. John Brennan (x102)
- Secretary: Mrs. Patty Parsons (x101)
- Business and Technology: Adam Jurczyk
Visit & Contact
The church doors are open every day and all are welcome to visit. The parish office sits at 841 Shore Road at Barlows Landing Road in Pocasset. Office hours run Monday through Wednesday 9 AM to 3 PM, Thursday and Friday 9 AM to 4 PM. The parish also operates a Welcome Center and Parish Store during those same hours, where visitors can pick up information and connect with parish life. The parish can be reached by phone at 508-563-5887 or by email at [email protected].
- Address: 841 Shore Road (at Barlows Landing Rd), PO Box 1558, Pocasset, MA 02559-1558
- Office: 508-563-5887 | Fax: 508-445-6464
- Faith Formation: 508-563-5536
- Office hours: Mon–Wed 9 AM–3 PM; Thu & Fri 9 AM–4 PM
- Welcome Center & Parish Store open during office hours
Livestream & Cable Broadcast
For those unable to attend in person, St. John the Evangelist livestreams all Masses on the parish website. The parish also rebroadcasts the previous week's Mass on Comcast Channel 13 in Bourne (Saturday at 3:00 PM and Sunday at 3:30 PM) and airs a daily Rosary at 7:30 AM seven days a week on the same channel.
- Live Mass streaming on stjohnspocasset.org
- Comcast Channel 13 (Bourne): Saturday 3:00 PM, Sunday 3:30 PM
- Daily Rosary 7:30 AM on Channel 13
Worship at a Glance
- Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM
- Mon–Thu Daily Mass: 7:30 AM
- Rosary Mon–Thu 6:50 AM, Fri–Sat 7:30 AM
- Reconciliation Sat 2:30–3:00 PM