About St. Mark. Transfiguration of the Lord Parish. · Attleboro Falls, Massachusetts
St. Mark is one of three church buildings that make up Transfiguration of the Lord Parish, a Roman Catholic community in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, within the Diocese of Fall River. Originally established in 1967 as Saint Mark Parish in Attleboro Falls, it was suppressed on January 1, 2020, by decree of Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha and merged with Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception and Sacred Heart to form the new Transfiguration of the Lord Parish. Today the St. Mark church at 105 Stanley Street continues to serve as a worship site, hosting Sunday and weekday Masses, monthly Eucharistic Adoration, and parish life for Catholic families in the Attleboro Falls section of North Attleborough.
- Established
- 1967
- Patron
- Saint Mark the Evangelist (St. Mark church); the merged parish is dedicated to the Transfiguration of the Lord
- Rector
- Rev. David A. Costa
- Diocese
- Diocese of Fall River
Why belong here
Parishioners of St. Mark, now part of Transfiguration of the Lord Parish, belong to a faith community rooted in more than 50 years of Catholic life in Attleboro Falls and brought together in 2020 with sister parishes in North Attleborough. The parish offers Sunday and weekday Masses in English, monthly Eucharistic Adoration at St. Mark Church, faith formation for children, the Saint Vincent de Paul Society for outreach to those in need, music ministry, and sacramental preparation through baptism, reconciliation, and the sacrament of the sick. It also supports Saint Mary-Sacred Heart School and a worldwide Lenten mission to the Holy Union Sisters in Tanzania — a parish that combines local tradition with real works of mercy.
Mass times at St. Mark. Transfiguration of the Lord Parish.
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM at Saint Mary Church (summer schedule)
Adoration times
- First Friday of every month, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM at St. Mark Church, ending with Benediction
Parish History & Roots
St. Mark, now part of Transfiguration of the Lord Parish, traces its roots to 1927, when Bishop Feehan first envisioned a Catholic parish in the Attleboro Falls section of North Attleborough. The parish was officially founded in 1967, with its first pastor, Rev. Raymond W. McCarthy, initially celebrating Mass at Bishop Feehan High School while the new church was being built. The St. Mark church was completed in 1971, and the parish marked 50 years of life in 2017. In January 2020, Saint Mark was merged with Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception and Sacred Heart to form Transfiguration of the Lord Parish, by decree of Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha.
- Concept for St. Mark Parish: 1927 (Bishop Feehan)
- St. Mark Parish founded: 1967
- St. Mark Church building completed: 1971
- 50th anniversary of St. Mark Parish: 2017
- Merger into Transfiguration of the Lord Parish: January 1, 2020
Faith Formation & School
Faith Formation (Religious Education) for parish children is led by Director Mrs. Elaine Corvese and is reached at 508-695-3823 or [email protected]. The parish also operates Saint Mary-Sacred Heart School (Pre-K through Grade 8), a regional Catholic school with its main building at 57 Richards Avenue, North Attleborough, led by Principal Mrs. Lisa Serak (508-695-3072, www.smshschool.com). The school community has been a strong supporter of Father Costa, celebrating his 40th anniversary with Father Dave in June 2025.
- Director of Religious Education: Mrs. Elaine Corvese
- Saint Mary-Sacred Heart School Principal: Mrs. Lisa Serak
- Faith Formation phone: 508-695-3823
- School address: 57 Richards Avenue, North Attleborough
Music & Liturgical Ministries
Music Ministry at Transfiguration of the Lord Parish is led by Director of Music Mr. Adam Turcotte ([email protected]). Liturgical roles such as Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and Altar Server are coordinated through the parish's online Ministry Portal, allowing volunteers to view schedules and enter their own busy weeks. These ministries serve all three worship sites of the merged parish, including St. Mark Church in Attleboro Falls.
- Director of Music: Mr. Adam Turcotte
- Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers coordinated via Parish Portal
Outreach & Charity
The parish operates a Transfiguration Parish conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization that grows spiritually by serving those in need. Since 2023, the parish has also directed its annual Lenten Charity collection to support the Holy Union Sisters' mission in Tanzania, donating more than $51,000 to date toward the Family Support Program, food and medical aid, and the completion of a mission building's roof. The parish also actively supports seminarian Evan Mello, currently studying at Mount Saint Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
- St. Vincent de Paul Society (parish conference)
- Holy Union Sisters in Tanzania — Lenten mission since 2023 ($51,000+ raised)
- Seminarian support — Evan Mello, Mount Saint Mary Seminary
Sacraments
The parish celebrates the sacraments across its three worship sites. Baptisms are celebrated on designated Sunday afternoons at 12:30 PM, with a limit of four families per celebration. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered Saturday 3:00–3:30 PM at Saint Mary Church. The Sacrament of the Sick is arranged through the parish office, with pastoral visits arranged by request. First Eucharist, Confirmation, and Marriage preparation are coordinated through the Faith Formation office and the parish office.
- Baptism: Sunday afternoons, 12:30 PM
- Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00–3:30 PM (Saint Mary Church)
- Anointing of the Sick: by arrangement through parish office
- Marriage preparation: by arrangement through parish office
Saint Mary Cemetery
Transfiguration of the Lord Parish operates Saint Mary Cemetery on Towne Street in North Attleborough, providing Catholic burial services for parish families. The cemetery is supervised by Superintendent Mr. Jarrod Ward.
- Superintendent: Mr. Jarrod Ward
- Address: Towne Street, North Attleborough, MA 02760
- Phone: (508) 695-1173
- Email: [email protected]
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Raymond W. McCarthy1967 – founding pastor; church completed 1971
First pastor of Saint Mark Parish; oversaw fundraising and construction of the original St. Mark church.
- Rev. David Costa2017 – present
Assigned pastor of Saint Mark in 2017 as part of the Catholic Community of North Attleborough; named Pastor of the merged Transfiguration of the Lord Parish in June 2023.
- Rev. Rodney Thibault2019 – 2023
Assigned in June 2019 to lead unification of the three North Attleborough parishes into Transfiguration of the Lord Parish, effective January 1, 2020.
- Rev. Jack SchraderParochial Vicar, 2020 (during COVID era)
Assisted Father Thibault with livestreamed Masses during the pandemic.