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The high altar of our church, with a life-size crucifix placed there in 1968 calling all minds to contemplate the sacrifice that we experience in the Mass.
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Near the altar stands the Baptismal Font, at which takes place the Sacrament of Baptism. The Paschal Candle, first lit at the Easter Vigil and subsequently at baptisms and funerals, stands behind it.
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The Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is to the left as you face the High Altar; it was added in 1960. Here it is shown decorated for our annual Sacred Heart novena.
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On the other side of the High Altar is the Shrine of St. Joseph the Worker, also added in 1960.
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The Shrine of Our Lady serves as the focus of devotion to our patroness. As Catholics we honor our Lady as the Mother of God and ask for her prayers to her Son, Jesus, on our behalf. The votive candles serve as reminders of prayers here offered, and the intention book holds the names of those for whom prayers are requested.
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The Shrine of St. Pius X is located behind the choir area in the south transept. He is the pope who founded our diocese of Fall River in 1905. Next to the altar is a first class relic of the saint.
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