The Rev. James Doran carefully offers Communion to Marie Fefa Deeb, 94, during morning Mass at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on Thursday, April 16. Deeb was the only parishioner in attendance, but the Mass would be celebrated even if the church was empty, according to Doran.
The Rev. James Doran walks Marie Fefa Deeb, 94, home after morning Mass at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on Thursday, May 7. Deeb grew up attending the church and has lived in her childhood home her entire life. The house is a mere 163 steps away from the church.
Marie Fefa Deeb, 94, sings during morning Mass at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on Thursday, April 16. Deeb was the only parishioner in attendance, but Mass would be celebrated if the church was empty, according to the Rev. James Doran.
Marie Fefa Deeb, 94, sings during morning Mass at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on Thursday, April 16. Deeb was the only parishioner in attendance, but Mass is celebrated even if the church is empty according to the Rev. James Doran.
Marie Fefa Deeb, 94, performs the duties of the choir by herself during a funeral service at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on Monday, May 13.
Marie Fefa Deeb, 94, center, laughs with other church members as she hands out music sheets for the next Mass at St. Joseph Maronite Church in Waterville on Monday, May 13.
Parishioner Marie Fefa Deeb and the Rev. James Doran at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville recently.
Parishioner Marie Fefa Deeb and the rev. James Doran at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville recently.
The Rev. James Doran prepares the anointing oil for his congregation during service on the Sixth Sunday of the Great Fast — Healing of the Blind Man sermon at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on Sunday, March 29.
The Rev. James Doran prepares the Communion for his congregation during Mass on the Sixth Sunday of the Great Fast — Healing of the Blind Man sermon at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on Sunday, March 29.
The Rev. James Doran performs a funeral for an elderly member of the Maronite community in Waterville on Monday, May 13. The death was not COVID-19 related.
The Rev. James Doran, pastor of St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville, performs a burial service for a parishioner at Saint Francis Cemetery in Waterville on Monday, May 13.
Family members stand by the casket of their beloved aunt during a burial service at Saint Francis Cemetery in Waterville on Monday, May 13.
A Palm Sunday service is celebrated at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on April 5.
The Rev. James Doran carries the Cross to the altar during Easter service at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on April 12.
A lone worshipper finds peace and quiet at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on Friday, April 10.
Reflection in a stained glass window at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on Sunday, March 29.
The Rev. James Doran offers Communion to a parishioner at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on Sunday, March 29.
A man gives his offering to Kevin Michaud during the offertory of the Mass at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on Sunday, March 29.
A parishioner stands during Palm Sunday service at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on Sunday, April 5. Palm Sunday is one of the holiest days on the Maronite Liturgical calendar.
Parishioners sit at a safe distance from one another during morning Mass at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on Sunday, April 26.
A woman prays with her family during Easter service at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on April 12.
Lyn Rowden kisses her husband, Joe, following evening services at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on Good Friday, April 10.
Parishioners return to their pews after receiving Communion during morning Mass at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on Sunday, April 26.
Margaret May Lambert walks back to her seat after Communion during Easter service at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on April 12.
Lorenzo Michaud, left, and his twin brother Alonzo, back, both altar servers, prepare to serve Mass at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on Wednesday, April 8.
Mark Morin, the church sexton, clears the snow from the Appleton Street entrance to St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville on Thursday, April 9.
Tess Beaulieu, an employee with A1 Cleaning, cleans the altar at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church on Friday, May 29.
Tess Beaulieu, an employee of A1 Cleaning, disinfects the Book of Offering at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church on Friday, May 29.
Tess Beaulieu, an employee of A1 Cleaning, disinfects St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church on Friday, May 29.
St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church on the corner of Front and Appleton streets in Waterville on Wednesday, April 15.
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