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Mission Statement

Saint Anthony of the Desert Maronite Church of Fall River is a welcoming community of Faith. As a Church, we express our Catholic Faith in the light of the spirituality of the ancient Church of Antioch and that of the Desert Fathers.

We are a Church that adheres to the true teachings of the One, Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ in both word and action.

Pastor:Monsignor James A. Rootpastor@saotd-fr.org
Deacons:Dr. Andre Nasser, Ex-officio
Donald Massoud
Brian Dunn
Music Director:Evan Massoudmusic@saotd-fr.org
Parish Secretary:Nancy Sypekoffice@saotd-fr.org
Parish Records:Diane Soaresassistant@saotd-fr.org
Parish Bookkeeper:Sue Tessierbookkeeper@saotd-fr.org
MCF Director:Sr. Marla Marie Lucas
MYO Advisor:Julie Lattouf
Blessed Mother's Guild President:Terry Galib
St. Joseph Men's Society Officer:Gary Michael
St. Joseph Men's Society Officer:Rick Chouinard
Scholarship Committee Chairperson:Karl Hetzler
Parish Finance Committee Chairperson:David Faris

Contact information

300 North Eastern Avenue
Fall River, MA 02723

Rectory Phone

Main (508) 672-7653

Add. # (774) 294-4539

E: office@saotd-fr.org

Rectory Office Hours

Monday – Closed
Tuesday to Friday – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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Divine Liturgy Schedule

Tuesday – Saturday             8:30 AM

Saturday Vigil                       4:00 PM

Sunday           8:30 AM  &  10:00 AM

Holy Day Vigil                      6:30 PM

Feast Days     8:30 AM & 10:00 AM

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Adoration / Reconciliation Schedule

Monday                9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday                9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday              9:30 AM – Midnight

Reconciliation available before / after Liturgies and by appointment on all days.

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