Our monthly Healing Mass, celebrated by Fr. Edward Murphy, will be celebrated in the Shrine on OCTOBER 15, 2020, at 6:30PM. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at 6:00PM, and the Holy Rosary starting at 6:15PM. Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will follow, along with an opportunity for personal veneration of Our Lord.
We hope to see you there!
Author: Bryan Boyle
A Day with Mary
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Saint Anne Shrine Preservation Society, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate from Our Lady’s Chapel in New Bedford along with the members of the Mission of the Immaculate Mediatrix (Franciscan Tertiary), for their wonderful program of the Day With Mary!
It was so wonderful to see so many faithful Pilgrims visit the shrine, and spend the day with Our Lady.
Thanks to all who participated and had their faith strengthened or renewed. God bless you all and let’s continue to #savesaintannes
Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
We still have tickets available for the Pasta Dinner Fundraiser being held on Saturday October 17, 2020. The last day to order tickets is Sunday October 11. If you are interested, please contact the shrine 508-678-1510.
October is FULL of Events
If someone asks, October 2020 is proving to be full of devotions, events, and Masses. We are certainly blessed to be able to present these activities for the enrichment of the spiritual good of Fall River and surrounding areas!
As a reminder, our live, current, and up-to-date calendar of activities can always be found on our home page under Ministries Calendar of Events.
October 2020: there is something for everyone!… Continue reading...
Scott Lariviere Confirmed as Director of Music
Mr. Scott Lariviere was officially named as Director of Music for St. Anne Shrine at the Society Board of Directors meeting on Monday, September 28, 2020, acknowledging formally a position he has held since the Shrine was reopened in 2019.
Mr. Lariviere has been involved in music ministry in the Diocese of Fall River for over 10 years, learning his craft under the direction of Madeleine Grace of the Cathedral of St. Mary for organ technique and theory, the late Normand Gingras for organ functionality and stop registration, Matthew McMullen for music theory, and Mary Zema for piano.
He is fully versed in all styles of liturgical music and his skills and sensibilities have added a new dimension of beauty to liturgies, devotions, and worship activities at St. Anne.
Additionally, he is responsible for coordinating cantors and other artists who wish to perform at St. Anne with the full support of the Board of Directors of St. Anne Shrine. Congratulations Scott!