Welcome To St. Rita’s
Parish Staff
Parochial Administrator
Rev. Chris Stanibula. Parish facebook link below photo.
Office Manager
Peggy Kelley
Please contact Peggy at the office during business hours at 508-758-3719, or via email at your convenience.
Faith Information
Mary Chaplain, Director
faithformation@anthonyandrita.com
Mary Chaplain has been the Director of Faith Formation at the parish since 2003. You may reach her via email or at 508-785-3735. Click here for more info on the program.
Marraige Coordinator
Natalie Taber
508-758-6263
Contact Natalie at least 6-7months prior to your desired date to consult with her on preparing for your marriage. Natalie is an active member of the parish and has been married to her husband, Carl, for 46 years.
“Come Share Our Hope.”
Welcome to St. Rita’s “Come Share Our Hope.” The Church of St. Rita is a church of the Diocese of Fall River in Marion, Massachusetts, USA. Located in the heart of Marion, St. Rita of Cascia Parish was established in 1972. The church was dedicated already in 1916. St. Rita is a welcoming faith community, building the Kingdom of God through worshiping the Lord, sharing the Word and generously using our talents and treasures to serve others. Presently, St Rita operates as one Parish with St Anthony, Mattapoisett. St. Rita’s Church offers a quiet respite for reflection with it’s beautiful woodwork and stained-glass windows befitting a quaint New England village. From 1999-2000 Martino Stained Glass Studio was commissioned to design, create, and install 14 large windows depicting the life of Jesus. Many of the windows include aquatic elements fitting for the coastal environment of Marion, Massachusetts. Click here for pictures of some of the stained-glass windows.
The community of St. Rita’s invites you to come celebrate with us. Mass is celebrated on Sunday morning at 11:30am.
Faith Formation is held at St. Anthony’s Church.
Location & Information
Location
The Church is located at 121 Front Street in the Center of Marion.
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Liturgies
Mass is celebrated on Sundays Morning at 11:30am
and at 5:00 PM Saturdays from July 4 through Labor Day weekend
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Sacraments
The sacrament of Baptism is usually scheduled on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month or during the Masses on the 3rd Sunday of the month. The sacrament of Marriage requires at least 6 months preparation before celebration at St. Rita’s. Reconciliation is offered Saturdays at 3:45pm at St. Anthony’s Church or by Appointment. Anointing of the Sick is offered after the 8am Mass at St. Anthony’s.
First Communion is celebrated as part of our 2nd Grade joint Faith Formation as is Confirmation in 10th Grade. We also offer through our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RICA) program.
Please contact the Parish Office for more information for these or other needs or click here for more information on the Sacraments.
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New Parishoners
New parishioners are always welcome and may register by calling during office hours or by accessing the registration form below.