About St. John the Evangelist · San Francisco, California
St. John the Evangelist is a Roman Catholic parish in the Mission Terrace neighborhood of San Francisco, California, part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The parish serves a culturally diverse community of roughly 300 active families, with vibrant Hispanic and Filipino communities that draw worshippers from across the North Peninsula. It is known for its trilingual worship, an active parochial school, the St. Vincent de Paul Conference, and the long-standing Knights of Columbus Council 615.
- Patron
- St. John the Evangelist
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of San Francisco
Why belong here
St. John the Evangelist offers a warm, debt-free Catholic community where daily Mass, Holy Day liturgies, and a rich devotional life are sustained by the sacrifices of its people. Parishioners of every age find a place to serve through liturgical ministries, the St. Vincent de Paul Conference feeding and clothing the poor, the historic Knights of Columbus Council 615, faith formation, and a grade school with high standards of Catholic education.
Mass times at St. John the Evangelist
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30pm - 4:15pm or by appointment
Welcome to St. John the Evangelist
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church is a small but vibrant parish of about 300 active families in the Mission Terrace neighborhood of San Francisco. The community gathers daily for Mass, prays in multiple languages, and reaches out to the surrounding neighborhoods through charity, education, and fellowship. Visitors and newcomers are warmly invited to join the parish family.
- Parish office open Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm
- Parish office address: 19 St. Marys Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
- Main phone: 415-334-4646
Parish History and Identity
Founded in the late nineteenth century, St. John the Evangelist grew alongside San Francisco's Catholic community in the decades after the Gold Rush. After surviving the 1906 earthquake and fires, the parish rebuilt its facilities and continued to expand through the twentieth century, adding classrooms for its parochial school and halls for parish societies. Following the Second Vatican Council, the parish embraced liturgical renewal and increasingly became a multicultural worshiping community.
- Late 19th century founding
- Rebuilt after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake
- Adapted to Vatican II liturgical reforms
- Today debt-free through parishioner sacrifices
Parish Life and Ministries
Parish life at St. John's is rich and varied. Members are invited to share their gifts through liturgical, social-justice, and fellowship ministries. Liturgical roles include choir, lectors, altar servers, and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist. Social-justice outreach includes visiting the homebound, serving at food pantries, and supporting the parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference.
- Choir, lectors, altar servers, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
- St. Vincent de Paul Society Conference
- Knights of Columbus Council 615
- Visiting the homebound
- Youth ministry
- Men's and women's groups
- Annual parish bazaar
Faith Formation and Religious Education
Faith formation at St. John's serves children and adults alike as they grow in knowledge of Jesus Christ and His Church. The Parish Religious Education Program prepares students for the sacraments, including Confirmation, and is staffed by a director who can be reached through the Religious Education office.
- Parish Religious Education Program
- Sacramental preparation including Confirmation
- Religious Education office: 98 Bosworth Street, San Francisco
- Office hours: Saturdays 10:00am–12:00pm
- Director: Mr. Rodrigo Castillo
Catholic Education
The parish grade school continues to provide Catholic education at a high standard for families in the parish and surrounding neighborhoods. The former high school building has been adapted to serve the wider community by housing the Electricians Apprenticeship program, extending the parish's tradition of educational outreach.
- Parish grade school with high standards of Catholic education
- Former high school building now hosts the Electricians Apprenticeship program
Knights of Columbus Council 615
The Knights of Columbus Council 615 is centered at St. John the Evangelist and recently celebrated its 115th anniversary. The council is regarded as one of the preeminent Knights of Columbus councils in the western United States, active in faith, family, and charitable works in the parish and beyond.
- Council 615, headquartered at St. John's
- Recently celebrated 115th anniversary
- Among the preeminent councils in the western United States
St. Vincent de Paul Society
The St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. John the Evangelist serves the poor of the parish and surrounding districts with food and clothing. The parish notes that the level of service provided by its SVdP Conference is uncommon for a parish of its size, reflecting the deep generosity of its members.
- Food assistance
- Clothing assistance
- Service to the poor of the parish and surrounding districts
Contact and Visit
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish office by phone, email, or in person during office hours. A separate number is reserved for sick calls and emergencies.
- Office: 19 St. Mary's Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
- Office phone: 415-334-4646
- Email: [email protected]
- Emergency / sick calls: 415-334-9027
- Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm