St. John of God Parish

About this church

St. John of God Parish in Somerset, Massachusetts, is a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Fall River. Weekend Masses are held Saturday at 4 p.m. in English, and on Sunday at 7:30 a.m. in English, 9 a.m. in Portuguese, and 10:30 a.m. as a Family Mass. Weekday Masses are Monday through Thursday at noon and Friday at 8 a.m., with adoration following the Friday Mass. Separate choirs support the Saturday 4 p.m. Mass and the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass, and visitors interested in singing are invited to speak with the directors after Mass.

The parish offers faith formation for children in grades 1 through 7, along with Confirmation preparation, plus adult formation through daily Gospel reflections and a Bible study of the Sunday readings. Liturgical ministries include lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, and altar servers, with servers drawn from third grade through high school. Outreach includes a meal for people in need on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 5 to 5:30 p.m., and a food pantry on the third Wednesday of each month for registered households, run with the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The parish office is open most weekdays, with hours varying by day, and Mass times should be confirmed with the parish before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 4, 2026. Sources: Home page: Mass times, address, phone, office hours · Food pantry and meal ministry details · Lectors, ministers of Communion, altar servers · Choirs for Saturday and Sunday Masses

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