April 2, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Lent Sunday Mass: Vigil 4pm; 9am, 11am Daily Mass: Mon - Fri: 9am Morning Prayer 8:45am

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

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First Saturday Mass: 9am

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.

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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, Cpl. 3rd Class Christopher Donohue, Justin Whitmarsh, PFC Michael Goddard, Chaplain Tom Whiteman

Saturday, April 1 9am First Saturday Mass 4pm John Mattivello Sunday, April 2 9am Mass for the People of St Athanasius 11am John Matt Monday, April 3 9am Paul Lanzi, Jr Tuesday, April 4 9am Mass Wednesday, April 5 9am Rev. Francis A. O’hara 6:30pm Light is On (Confessions) Thursday, April 6 9am Mass 6:30pm Adoration Friday, April 7 9am Mass 6:30pm Stations of the Cross Saturday, April 8 4pm Marie Lombardini Memorial Mass Sunday, April 9 9am Mass for the People of St Athanasius 11am John Mattivello S CRIPTURE

FOR THE WEEK OF

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, Paula, Joanne Curran, Jimmy, Ron R, Frank F, , Barbara Coffin, Ruthie, Richard Rossi, Robert D, Thomas D, Bob L, Andrew D, Richard D, Phil T, Jen M, Fran P, Bryan M, Marion M, Anna Windels, Mary McNerney, Larry Y, Guy, Denise S, John, Mary G, Shirley N, Carol & Frank, Deborah, Patricia Maines, Justin L, Jay, Paula, Mike, David, Bubba Toussaint, Joan D, Nana K, Sue, Remo, Katie Willenborg, Denise, Josephine, Sammy, Bill, Guarino Family, Joan B, Kevin G, Brian, Joe O, Cathy M, Cynthia L, Jill, Marianne G, Dillon R, Mr. Blunt, Denise B, Molly, Rob, 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, Sean T, Dianne, Flora T, Danny, Dina Luongo, Tim I, Beth O, Anne Bernadette, Caroline, Steve R, The Nowicki, Jon S, Family, Scott, Trudy, Carla, Patrick M, Matthew, Paula, Marie M, Julius L, Barbara, Gil, Sheila S, Brian, Sue, Bob C, Kaitlyn, Rose, Dom, Daniel, Alison, Thomas Goulet, Paige Goulet, Martha K, Sandra Cadigan, Lindsey, Matt & Chloe, Margie M, Kelly G, Frank G, Ben Goodhue, Jeff Eble, Peter, James B, Ann Kiley, Kelleigh G, John M, Christine M, Sheila D, Jay Delaney Brian, Sue, Catelyn, Nick Perrotta

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These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until Sunday, April 2nd. Call the office or email [email protected] to add or renew a name

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April 2, 2017

The Seven Last Words

Knowing Jesus Christ

By:Fulton Sheen April 3rd Topic Church and Sacraments

Please join Maria Blewitt and Rosemarie DeLacy for three meetings this Lent to discuss Bishop Sheen’s book, The Seven Last Words. The book is available on amazon.com as either a Kindle book or a paperback. We will reflect upon and talk about the first and second words on March 14, the third and fourth words on March 28, and the fifth, sixth and seventh words on April 11. The book is short, so the expected reading preparation time should be manageable. Dates: Tuesdays, March 28 and April 11 When: 7:00-8:00 pm Where: Parish Center Questions? Please call Maria Blewitt at: (617) 6400458. Want to let us know you’re coming? Please call the Parish Office at (781) 944-0330.

Because Jesus is God the Son, we believe that He makes it possible for us to live a different life than the world offers. Join Fr. Colarusso to learn more deeply the Catholic Church’s teachings about our Lord. Mondays, 7:00 - 8:30pm, Parish Center

To assist St. Athanasius parish families to support the practice of almsgiving, especially in the Lenten season, we are encouraged to participate in our

On all Wednesdays of Lent from 6:30-8:00pm, all parishes of the Archdiocese of Boston will be open for Confession. The Archdiocese has set up a site, www.TheLightIsOnForYou.org, to help you prepare. It has info on the Sacrament of Reconciliation, on how to make a good Confession, answers to frequently-asked questions and more. Please plan to come on Lenten Wednesdays and spread the word of this outreach of mercy to those you know.

LENTEN GOSPEL GIVING PALM SUNDAY of the LORD’S PASSION APRIL 8—9

“Many people spread their cloaks on the road . . crying out: Hosanna!” Collect sweaters, flannel shirts, sweat shirts & “hoodies” [all ages] for “Lazarus House”

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration at St. Athanasius

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Every Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm With Confession

We need 2 people ( with 2 vehicles) to pick up our Easter flowers on Sat April 15th at Kane’s Flower World on Rte 114 in Danvers. Must have a van or SUV. If you can be of assistance, please call Sophie Beninati @781944-9085 or the office @781-944-0330. Thank You!

Stations of the Cross and Benediction Friday 6:30 3

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April 2, 2017

ST. ATHANASIUS AND ST. AGNES YOUTH MINISTRY

Fr. Colarusso spoke to the grade 2 kids about the Eucharist in preparation for their special upcoming first Communion day. They also practiced for their upcoming first Communion by singing with Nicole d'Entremont

BRAD AGOSTINELLI - YOUTH MINISTRY • Good Friday youth service day ο Join us on Good Friday, 4/14 after the Stations of the Cross to help prepare Easter baskets and stuff eggs for children in need and complete other service projects for our parish community. ο Please sign up with Brad by Friday, 4/7 to participate.Ministry. • Visit to St. John's Seminary in Boston ο We will be offering a FREE trip on Sunday morning 4/23 for teens to tour, attend Mass, and have FREE brunch at St. John's Seminary in Boston. We'll be meeting at St. Athanasius at 9am to carpool and be back in Reading by or around 1pm. ο THIS EXPERIENCE CAN BE WORTH FOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS for the teens needing to complete community service requirements for Confirmation 1 or 2. ο Please sign up with Brad by Monday, 4/17 if you'd like to join. Space is limited! • Cor Unum Meal Center ο Our next visits to serve dinner at Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence are on Saturdays 4/29, and 5/27. These trips are 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 SIGN UP BRAD ONE WEEK BEFOREHAND. SPACE IS LIMITED. • Mother's Day weekend flower bouquet fundraiser ο Our youth ministry program will be running our annual Mother's Day weekend bouquet fundraiser to help support our offerings for teens in Reading and the surrounding area. We will be selling flowers after Mass on 5/13 and 5/14. We need teens to work at the tables to help sell for 30 minutes after each Mass. ο Please contact Brad if you'd like to volunteer. We hope you come out to buy a bouquet and support us! • Family Masses ο Our next Family Masses at St. Athanasius are at 9am on Sundays 4/16 (Easter), 5/14 (Mother's Day), and 6/25. ο For our Family Masses, we seek teens and youth to help with the Mass by serving as lectors for the readings, bringing up the gifts, and assisting with the offering collection. ο Please sign up with Brad if you would like to participate in the Family Mass. Brad Agostinelli Youth Minister St. Athanasius Catholic Church - Archdiocese of Boston Cell: 585-200-2831 Office: 781-944-0330 [email protected] www.stathanasiusreading.org

The Confirmation retreat was a big hit by the students . New Spirit did a fabulous job !! We got rave reviews . Also, Thanks to Brad and his crew for the retreat that was on last Saturday.

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Pastor ………………………………. Reverend Darin V. Colarusso [email protected]

31ST Annual

Parochial Vicar………………………..Reverend Patrick Armano [email protected] Permanent Deacon………………………….Deacon Neil Sumner [email protected]

Come join this peaceful procession in reparation for the sin of abortion. We will make the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, visiting five churches in East Boston and ending at the Madonna Queen National Shrine.

Permanent Deacon…………..….………...Deacon Matt Baltier [email protected] Administrative Office Manager………………. Kerry Laurenza [email protected]

When: 9am, Good Friday, April 14th Where: From the Most Holy Redeemer Church to the Madonna Queen Shrine

Coordinator of Religious Ed……………………….. Jo-Ann Rossi [email protected]

Who: Anyone who wishes to pray for the end of abortion

Music Director..………………………………………..John Donovan [email protected]

How: Peacefully and Prayfully. Please bring rosary beads rather than signs

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

Contact: Sebastian Martelli, 617-846-9077

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

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