April 17, 2016 4th Sunday of Easter Sunday Mass: Vigil 4pm; 9am, 11am Daily Mass: Mon - Fri: 9am Morning Prayer 8:45am Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm Confessions Available First Saturday Mass: 9am

St. Athanasius Church 300 Haverhill St, Reading, 01867 Monday - Friday 9am-4pm www.StAthanasiusReading.org [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ StAthanasiusReading

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Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:153:45pm and during Eucharistic Adoration. Baptism: Celebrated the 3rd Sunday at 1pm. Call to register for Baptism Prep. Anointing of the Sick: Notify the office when a person is seriously ill. Extraordinary Ministers are available to bring the Eucharist to the homebound. Marriage: Call at least 6 months in advance of your wedding.

April 17, 2016

St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA

Please pray for our military and civilians who defend our freedom, especially: The 26th “Yankee” Brigade, and 1st Lts. Ryan & Nolan Johnson, US Army, Patrick Cavanaugh, PFC Christopher Lewis, Lcpl Brenden Amico, and Cpl. 3rd Class Christopher Donohue

Saturday, April 16 4pm Mass for the People of St. Athanasius Sunday, April 17 9am Eunice & Robert Owen & Kayla Nitchie Memorial Mass 11am Kevin Kelly Monday, April 18 9am Mass Tuesday, April 19 9am Marian Mannino Wednesday, April 20 9am Carmen & Jerry Maglitta Memorial Mass Thursday, April 21 9am Frederick Resca 3rd Memorial Mass 6:30pm Adoration Friday, April 22 9am Mass Saturday, April 23 4pm Pat & Mary Desisto Sunday, April 24 9am Mass for the People of St. Athanasius 11am Richard J McNeil Jr Birthday Memorial

Remember those in need of prayers, especially: Maryann Lucerto, Margaret Sumner, John Cadigan, Mary Lou, Dianne, Bill, Scott , Dan Hallidy, David S. Attachi Family, Olga Calautti, Stephen O’Neill, Kathy Oliveira, Cindy O'Connell, Paula, Joanne Curran, Jimmy, Charles Morrison, Frank F., Frank DelGreco, Barbara Coffin, John F. O’Brien, Ruthie, Richard Rossi, Robert D, Thomas D, Andrew D, Richard D, Phil T, Jen M, Fran P, Bryan M, Marion M, Anna Windels, Mary McNerney, Larry Y, Denise S., John, Mary G, Shirley N, Carol & Frank, Deborah, Patricia Maines, Justin L., Paula, Mike, David, Bubba Toussaint, Joan D, Nana K., Remo, Katie Willenborg, Denise, Josephine, Sammy, Guarino Family, Joan B, Kevin G., Edie Barbieri, Brian, Sue, Eleanor Long, Joe O. Dennis Jancsy, Cathy M., Cynthia L., Jill, Marianne G., Dillon R., Mr. Blunt, Denise B., Ann Swift, Molly, Rob, Guy, Denis Hebert, Babies Max and Nate, Mike P, Paula P, Jeff M, Andrew R, Justin L, Marge Q Jen M., Norma M, Julie, Pat K & Family, Marie Brown, JDF & Family, Patrick & Brianna, Rick Q, Trudy, Evelyn Basso

Altar Candles in Loving Prayers for Brian Dunn Bread and Wine in Memory of George Manzelli, Jr. Altar Flowers in memory of Kevin Kelly S CRIPTURE

FOR THE WEEK OF

These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until Sunday, May 1st. Call the office or email [email protected] to add or renew your loved ones on the list.

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17 SUN Acts 13:14, 43-52/Rv 7:9, 14b-17/Jn 10:2730 18 Mon Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10:1-10 19 Tue Acts 11:19-26/Jn 10:22-30 20 Wed Acts 12:24—13:5a/Jn 12:44-50 21 Thu Acts 13:13-25/Jn 13:16-20 22 Fri Acts 13:26-33/Jn 14:1-6 23 Sat Acts 13:44-52/Jn 14:7-14 24 SUN Acts 14:21-27/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, 3435

M EETINGS & E VENTS

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Monday, Apr 18

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Thursday, Apr 21

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F ROM THE PASTOR

God’s Mercy Runs to Meet Us (Excerpts from Cardinal Sean’s recent Pastoral Letter, Part II) For all those in our Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Boston, I would like to recommend seven actions for this Jubilee Year of Mercy. Read about God’s mercy The Scriptures are the primary sources of our understanding of God’s mercy. The parables of mercy are a great place to start if we want to ponder the mystery of God’s mercy toward us. Dynamic Catholic also has a wonderful book called Beautiful Mercy, which is great for small group discussions. [A SIMILAR GROUP WILL BE STARTING HERE SOON!!] Receive God’s mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation During this Year of Mercy, let us resolve to make it a more frequent habit. As my Dad used to say, “When it’s time to get a haircut, it’s time to go to confession.” Grant mercy to those who have hurt you In granting mercy like our Heavenly Father does to us, we initiate reconciliation and spark joy, not just for those forgiven but also for ourselves and for all those affected. Bring others to receive God’s mercy this year Heaven rejoices when anyone returns to be reconciled with our merciful Father. Jesus sought out sinners with the purpose of reconciling them to God. As his followers, we are called to do the same. One special and beautiful ministry of reconciliation that we have in the Archdiocese of Boston is Project Rachel. It is a confidential ministry of hope and healing for women and men who have suffered the death of a child through abortion. There is no sin that is greater than God’s love. During this Year of Mercy, please invite someone to come with you to the Sacrament of Confession or to attend an event where confessions will be offered, like at a retreat or a spiritual conference. Let us ask God in prayer to help us identify the people in our life that he would like to meet in that sacrament of mercy, and then to give us the courage and the words to extend the invitation. Make a pilgrimage to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and receive the Jubilee Indulgence Every sin has consequences. The necessity of healing these consequences, once the sin itself has been forgiven, is called temporal punishment. Along with our typical penance that we receive in confession, the Church attaches to certain actions an indulgence or pardon, that is, the remission of temporal punishment due to sin. Christ, acting through the Church, brings about the healing of the consequences of sin when one engages in such an action. [OUR PARISH IS PLANNING A PILGRIMAGE TO THE CATHEDRAL FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 26. SAVE THE DATE!!] Practice each of the works of mercy at least once A great way to celebrate this Jubilee Year of Mercy with is to perform each of the works of mercy, particularly as an activity for youth groups, young adults, adult small groups, and also parishes. There are many ways to live these works of mercy and I encourage people to be creative and showing the merciful love of God through caring for others. ** Pray the Jubilee of Mercy prayer Pope Francis has written a beautiful prayer for the jubilee and asked the entire Church to pray it. [WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN THE FRONT ENTRY TO THE PARISH]

**[Next week: Ideas for practicing the corporal and spiritual works of mercy] 3

April 17, 2016

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Zumba at St. Athanasius 6:30 pm Sunday April 17th

COME AND CELEBRATE FATHER BILL KREMMELL’S 50th ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD: WHERE? WHERE WHEN? WHEN . WHAT? WHAT . . .

Come join the fun with Ana and Dana! Meet new friends and enjoy the music! St. Athanasius Church Hall All ages are Welcome! Bring your friends, kids, neighbors Donations at the door.

St. Patrick’s Church, 71 Central Street, Stoneham, MA Sunday, May 22, 2016, beginning at 2:00 pm. Mass of Thanksgiving in the upper church, followed by a reception. (light refreshments and lots of fellowship in the parish hall).

No dance or Zumba experience necessary! We have beginners and newcomers each session. Questions? Or want to join the email reminder list? call Dana @ 781-956-2810 or email [email protected]. Upcoming Dates: May 8, June 12

Father Bill says: “I thank our good and loving God for blessing me and gifting me over the past 50 years. I thank all the good people who have supported me and encouraged me and challenged me in my ministry. I would be honored and delighted to have you join me for my anniversary celebration. In lieu of gifts, I invite you to join me in thanking God for our time together by making a contribution to “The Vermont Haiti Project.” Details at the celebration.

St Andrew Dinner

IF YOU PLAN TO BE AT THE RECEPTION, PLEASE RSVP SOPHIE BENINATI (781 944-9085) LUCILLE SAVIO (781 944-6147) TRICIA O’BRIEN (781 944-5007) BY FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016

Calling all high school age men: The Vocation Office invites you to join us for an evening of PRAYER, FOOD, and CONVERSATION. Following Prayer and Dinner, you and your parents, youth ministers, priests, and chaperones will be welcomed to a casual discussion with CARDINAL SEAN about Vocations, Prayer, and the Call to Holiness that God places on each of our hearts. Each young man will have the opportunity to meet Cardinal Sean.

Mass for the Sick and their Caregivers Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage and Mass for the Sick and their Caregivers Cardinal Seán invites those who are sick and in need of healing to join him at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Sunday, April 24th for Mass at 11:30. During the Mass, the Sacrament of the Sick will be offered for those who are seriously ill and in need of the Lord’s healing. For more information please visit www.bostoncatholic.org/healing. Those wishing to be anointed are invited to register by calling (857) 302-HEAL. Come and join us as we celebrate the Lord’s mercy!

May 10 - St. Augustine, Andover - 6-8PM For more information: Vocationsboston.org [email protected] Fr. Eric Cadin 617-746-5947 4

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Mr. Sabatinio's fourth grade class celebrated their last class by surprising their teacher with a cake that had a picture of him on it! Thanks to all the teachers who dedicated their time by teaching Religious Ed students about their faith!

Marriage Banns II Thomas Cooney and Kathryn Finigan

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Youth Night ο Thursday, 4/21 at 6:30-8:30pm for grades 6-12 ο Activity TBD, Chinese food dinner provided ο FREE OF CHARGE, please RSVP TO BRAD • Cor Unum Meal Center ο The date for our next visit to serve dinner at Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence is Saturday, April 23. Open to ages 13 and up. ο Meet at 3:15pm in the St. Athanasius Parish Center and return around 7 or 8pm. ο PLEASE RSVP TO BRAD • Teen Encounter ο 9th and 10th graders are invited to participate in this retreat at St. Basil's Salvatorian Center in Methuen. Give Jesus a real opportunity to work in your life and learn about the beauty, truth, and love that He has given us in the Catholic Church. See more information at http://teenencounter.org/. ο Dates: May 20-22 • Remind ο We have started a group communication program using text messaging called Remind. Get youth ministry updates via texts right to your phone. Your cell phone number will not be known. ο To get started, text @stasyouth to the number 81010 and follow the instructions. • Social media ο Follow us on Instagram @saintasyouth or like us on Facebook at St. Athanasius and St. Agnes Youth Ministry. Brad Agostinelli Youth Minister St. Athanasius Catholic Church - Archdiocese of Boston Cell: 585-200-2831 Office: 781-944-0330 Fax: 781-944-1266 http:// [email protected] stathanasiusreading.org/ Follow St. Athanasius and St. Agnes Youth Ministry on: Facebook and Instagram

Mission of Deeds Art and Valuables Donation Program A New Way to Make a Tax Deductible Donation and Help Us Buy Beds! We are now accepting donations of art and other valuables to sell with the proceeds going to purchase new beds. We are not selling your generously donated items that are of utility to our clients, but are expanding the types of items we will accept: Original art, sterling silverware, Persian rugs, fine art pottery, jewelry, watches, decorative 5 arts and other collectibles and valuables.

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration at St. Athanasius Every Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm

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Pastor ………………………………. Reverend Darin V. Colarusso [email protected] Parochial Vicar………………………..Reverend Patrick Armano [email protected] Permanent Deacon………………………….Deacon Neil Sumner [email protected] Permanent Deacon…………..….………...Deacon Matt Baltier [email protected]

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Administrative Office Manager………………….. Nancy Sieger [email protected] Coordinator of Religious Ed……………………….. Jo-Ann Rossi [email protected] Music Director..………………………………………..John Donovan [email protected]

St. Mary’s School Open House

Business Manager……………………………………...Janine Castro [email protected]

St. Mary’s School in Lynn will host an Open House for prospective students and families on Tuesday, May 3rd from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Join us to get to know the St. Mary’s community and learn more about the academic, athletic, and extra-curricular opportunities on campus. For more information about Open House and our “Spartan for a Day” shadow program, visit our website at www.stmaryslynn.com or contact our Admissions Office at 781-586-2008.

Administrative Assistant ……………………….. Luann Barretto [email protected] Youth Ministry……………………………………….Brad Agostinelli [email protected]

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Teenagers have the chance to create their own summer adventure at Austin Prep. The Reading school has expanded its summer programs to include everything from the studious to the fun - learn another language, practice games and strategies, create their own movies, perform on stage, and exercise their sports skills. More than 18 different programs are being offered throughout the summer for children ages 9 through 18. Call 781.944.4900 or go to www.AustinPrep.org/ SummerAtAustin for more information.

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