SACRAMENTS of our FAITH
Baptism
Reconciliation
Holy Eucharist
Confirmation
Baptism is the beginning of new life in Christ. Through the waters of baptism, we are born into new life, cleansed of all sin, receive the Holy Spirit and are received into the Body of Christ, the Church.
To celebrate and welcome the newest members of our Parish family, Baptisms are celebrated during our regular mass schedule at both parishes. For more information, click the link below or contact the Parish Office.
Father celebrates the sacrament of Baptisms on 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. and as a part of our 3rd Sunday Mass. Deacon Tyrone provides the baptismal sacrament on the 1st Sundays of the month. We always welcome our newest parishioners. To make arrangements for your child’s Baptism, watch the video available at the office Your Baby’s Baptism as the part of preparation and then contact the parish priest to set a baptismal date. Please fill out the baptismal form and email it to: office@anthonyandrita.com
The Sacrament of Reconcilation (a.k.a. Confession, Penance) has three elements: Conversion, confession, and celebration. In it, we find God’s unconditional forgiveness; as a result, we are called to forgive others. Confessions are available Saturdays at 3:15pm at St. Anthony’s or by appointment.
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The Eucharist is the heart and summit of the Church’s life and the celebration always includes the Word of God, thanksgiving to God, the consecration of the bread and wine and participation by the faithful in receiving the Lord’s body and blood.
First Communion is celebrated the Spring in Grade 2 as part of our Faith Formation program.
The sacrament of Confirmation has two primary effects - the bond with the church, which first began in Baptism, is strengthened, and the person is enriched with an outpouring of the Holy Spirit and receives the spiritual gifts of the spirit. Both of these effects perfect the grace that is first received in Baptism and helps us continue to live as disciples of Christ to the world.
Confirmation is celebrated as part of Faith Formation in Grade 10.
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Matrimony
Holy Orders
Annointing the Sick
Funeral Services
The mutual sacrifice and devotion of husband and wife is a true picture of Christ’s sanctifying sacrifice and devotion to His Church.
We are committed to to being a marriage-building parish. We offer a variety of ways to support couples, no matter where they are in the adventure of marriage or the journey leading to it. We realize that each couple is unique in their needs and the clergy and staff will work with each couple individually so that their specific needs are met, helping the couple build a firm foundation for a lifetime of marriage.
To learn click below or contact the parish office. We ask that you make arrangements at least 6-7 months in advance with prepared recent baptismal certificates. Please don’t reserve a reception hall until you have checked with the parish. CONFIRM THE CHURCH DATE FIRST.
Contact our Marriage Coordinator,
Natalie Taber: ntaber2413@gmail.com
Music selection for the ceremony should reflect the sacramental nature of the service. Contact the appropriate Parish Music Director several months in advance to reserve:
St. Rita’s:
David Fedor
508-997-0730
St. Anthony’s:
Karen DeVoe: 508-965-1329
The diocese of Fall River has a step by step guide to your Marriage-preparation
See this page of Sample Readings for your Marriage Mass.
Holy Orders is the continuation of Christ’s priesthood, which he bestowed upon His Apostles; thus, the Catechism of the Catholic Church refers to the Sacrament of Holy Orders as “the sacrament of apostolic ministry.”
Above is our beloved former Pastor, Fr. Paul, at his Ordination over three decades ago.
The Vocations Office of the Diocese has a variety of resources available for those looking to answer God’s Calling. Please see their website for much more information: fallrivervocations.org
Formerly known as Last Rites, the Anointing of the Sick is a ritual of healing, appropriate not only for physical, but also for mental and spiritual sickness. Christ strengthens the faithful who are afflicted by providing them with the strongest means of support.
The Parish offers the opportunity to receive the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick after the 8am Daily Mass at St. Anthony’s in Mattapoisett. Please contact the Parish Office for more information.
While not a sacrament, the Church asks spiritual assistance for the departed, honors their bodies, and at the same time brings solace of hope to the living.
While proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and witnessing to the Christian hope in the resurrection, the funeral rites also recall to all who take part in them God’s mercy and judgement and meet the human need to turn always to God in times of crisis.
For more information, please read about Preparing for a Funeral and also contact the Parish Office..
Also, please read over the FUNERALS LITURGY PLANNER.
St. Anthony’s Cemetery is located just NW of the I-195 exit, 109 North St. See MAP
St. Anthony’s, Mattapoisett MA
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