Welcome to Our Lady of Grace and Saint John the Evangelist collaborative parishes!
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Please note that Family Eucharistic Adoration (for young families) at 11:00am on Saturday, April 11, 2026 has been moved from St. John the Evangelist Church (Townsend) to St. James Church (Groton). Please join us!
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Registration drive
We would be most grateful if you would consider registering (online) at Our Lady of Grace and Saint John the Evangelist! Here is the link to the online form (it is very easy!).
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The Shroud of Turin - Science Meets Faith
Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 2:30-3:30pm - St. John's Hall (Townsend)
Sponsored by the St. J's Women's Group - OPEN TO ANYONE INTERESTED!
Lynn Bardsley will give a presentation with an overview of the Shroud and a focus on the scientific developments that have been emerging since the 1970's, including the extraordinary recent discoveries of phenomenon detected in the Shroud's image.
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St. J's Collaborative is Forming a St. Vincent de Paul Conference
Join Us for an Informational Meeting
Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 7:00pm - St. Joseph's Hall (Pepperell)
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YOU ARE INVITED!
Carver's Dinner
(Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus - Sister Lydia Longley Council #13140)
Saturday, April 25, 2026 - after 4:00pm Mass (approx 5:00pm) - St. Joseph's Hall (Pepperell)
Dinner Menu Included: Roast Turkey, Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Vegetables, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, beverages and desserts.
$10 (adults)/$6 (children) - $35 (family max)
Tickets go on sale beginning the weekend of April 11/12)
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YOU ARE INVITED!
Parish Movie Night - Paul, Apostle of Christ
Sunday, May 3, 2026 - 6:00pm - St. Joseph's Hall (Pepperell)
Paul, Apostle of Christ (2018) follows Luke (Jim Caviezel) as he risks his life to visit Paul (James Faulkner) in Rome's Mamertine Prison, where Paul faces certain execution by Emperor Nero. As Luke documents Paul's final days to write the Acts of the Apostles, the film highlights Paul's struggle with his past sins, the persecution of early Christians, and the call to love enemies, culmninating in Paul's martyrdom.
Refreshments will be served!
Note: This film is rates PG-13, as there is violence, including graphic scenes of Christian persecution. Not appropriate for younger children.
This is a FREE event sponsored by The Knights of Columbus - Sister Lydia Longley Council #13140
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“Together We Are One” (2026 Catholic Appeal):
St. John the Evangelist Church, Townsend, MA
St. Joseph Church, Pepperell, MA
St. James Church, Groton, MA
Mass Times
Mass Times
SaturdayS
SaturdayS
4:00pm at St. Joseph Church (Pepperell) | 5:30pm at St. John the Evangelist Church (Townsend)
4:00pm at St. Joseph Church (Pepperell) | 5:30pm at St. John the Evangelist Church (Townsend)
SundayS
SundayS
7:30am at St. James Church (Groton) | 9:00am at St. John the Evangelist Church (Townsend) |
7:30am at St. James Church (Groton) | 9:00am at St. John the Evangelist Church (Townsend) |
11:00am at St. Joseph Church (Pepperell)
11:00am at St. Joseph Church (Pepperell)
WeekdayS
WeekdayS
Mondays at 8:30am at St. John the Evangelist Church (Townsend) | Tuesdays at 8:30am at St. Joseph Church (Pepperell) | Wednesdays at 12:05pm at St. John the Evangelist Church (Townsend) | Thursdays at 8:30am at St. James Church (Groton) Fridays at 12:05pm at St. Joseph Church (Pepperell)
Mondays at 8:30am at St. John the Evangelist Church (Townsend) | Tuesdays at 8:30am at St. Joseph Church (Pepperell) | Wednesdays at 12:05pm at St. John the Evangelist Church (Townsend) | Thursdays at 8:30am at St. James Church (Groton) Fridays at 12:05pm at St. Joseph Church (Pepperell)
Confession
Confession
Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at St. John the Evangelist Church (Townsend)
Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at St. John the Evangelist Church (Townsend)
Thursdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at St. Joseph Church (Pepperell)
Thursdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at St. Joseph Church (Pepperell)
Saturdays from 3:15pm to 3:55pm at St. Joseph Church (Pepperell)
Saturdays from 3:15pm to 3:55pm at St. Joseph Church (Pepperell)
First Fridays of the month from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at St. John the Evangelist (Townsend)
First Fridays of the month from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at St. John the Evangelist (Townsend)
Before/after Mass, or by appointment (please call (978)433-5737)
Before/after Mass, or by appointment (please call (978)433-5737)
Fr. Maher (pastor) and Fr. Kwang (assistant) will often hear confessions during Sunday Mass (whoever is not saying that particular Mass, of course). If one of them is in the confessional, an announcement will be made just as Mass begins (or you can just take a look to see if anyone is there!).
Fr. Maher (pastor) and Fr. Kwang (assistant) will often hear confessions during Sunday Mass (whoever is not saying that particular Mass, of course). If one of them is in the confessional, an announcement will be made just as Mass begins (or you can just take a look to see if anyone is there!).
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration
Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at St. John the Evangelist (Townsend)
Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at St. John the Evangelist (Townsend)
Thursdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at St. Joseph Church (Pepperell)
Thursdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at St. Joseph Church (Pepperell)
Fridays from 6:00am to 12:00pm at St. Joseph Church (Pepperell)
Fridays from 6:00am to 12:00pm at St. Joseph Church (Pepperell)
First Fridays of the month from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at St. John the Evangelist (Townsend)
First Fridays of the month from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at St. John the Evangelist (Townsend)
First Saturdays of the month (Family Eucharistic adoration) from 11:00am to 11:30am at St. John the Evangelist (Townsend)
First Saturdays of the month (Family Eucharistic adoration) from 11:00am to 11:30am at St. John the Evangelist (Townsend)
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