April 30, 2017 Third Sunday of Easter

Daily Mass: Mon - Fri: 9am Morning Prayer 8:45am

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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.

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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, Brian Basso US. Army

Saturday, April 29 4:00pm Mass for the People of St Athanasius Sunday, April 30 9:00am Owen Family & Kayla Nitchie 11:00am Joan & Brian Fields Memorial Monday, May 1 9:00am Fr. Francis Leonard Tuesday, May 2 9:00am Sr. Mary Elias Memorial Mass Wednesday, May 3 9:00am Margaret McNamara Thursday, May 4 9:00am Magdanena Duenas Memorial Mass 6:30pm Adoration Friday, May 5 9:00am Joseph Mastrocola Saturday, May 6 9:00am First Saturday Mass 4:00pm Frederick Resca, Jr. Sunday, May 7 9:00am Frank DelGreco 11:00am Mass for the People of St Athanasius

Remember those in need of prayers, especially: Maryann Lucerto, Margaret Sumner, John Cadigan, 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, 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, Richard Rossi, Dorothea Golini, Dotty Dillon These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until Sunday, May 7th Call the office or email [email protected] to add or renew a name of your loved ones on the list.

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From the Music Director Dear Friends, During the Easter Season it is the Church’s tradition to sing the Marian hymn Regina Caeli, which is #188 in our hymnal. To honor Our Lady and to expand our repertoire, I thought it would be appropriate to sing this lovely Easter Hymn, which comes in both the original Latin and English translations, after Communion. The Regina Caeli is one for the four Marian Antiphons which are sung seasonally throughout the Liturgical Year: 1. The Regina Caeli (Queen of Heaven) is sung from the Easter Vigil until Pentecost. 2. The Salve Regina (Hail, Holy Queen) from the Monday after Pentecost until Advent. 3. The Alma Redemptoris Mater (Nourishing Mother of the Redeemer) from Advent until Candlemas (Feb 2nd). 4. The Ave Regina Caelorum ( Hail, Queen of Heaven) from Candlemas until the Easter Vigil. Due to fortunate widespread devotion of the Rosary, many Catholics are at least familiar with the Hail, Holy Queen, but all these hymns were originally sung in monasteries and convents as part of the last communal prayers of the day (the structure of prayers throughout the day are known as the Divine Office). The four anthems date from the eleventh to twelfth centuries when there was a deepening devotion to Mary's intercessory role in the drama of our salvation. The current form of the Regina Caeli is found in Franciscan books used for reciting the Office as early as the twelfth century, but its recitation is rooted in even more ancient legend. Pope Gregory the Great (6th century) heard the first three verses being sung by angels on Easter Sunday morning as he was leading a procession of an icon of the Virgin, which tradition claims was painted by Saint Luke. Saint Gregory was then inspired to add the fourth verse himself. The Regina Caeli is part of our great tradition of Catholic hymnody. When we sing it in Latin we will unite ourselves with the historic, universal Church. When we sing it in English we will make it part of our celebration of the glorious Easter Season. Happy Easter! John Donovan

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ST. ATHANASIUS AND ST. AGNES YOUTH MINISTRY

• Cor Unum Meal Center ο Our next visit to serve dinner at Cor Unum Meal

Center in Lawrence is on Saturday 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 WITH 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 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 offertory collection. ο Please sign up with Brad if you would like to participate in the Family Mass.

The Marian Apparitions A Six Video Series St. Theresa in North Reading will be showing 6 videos of Marian Apparitions in the 20th Century. The videos will be shown in the parish center on Friday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30PM beginning on May 12. The videos will be shown first followed by a group discussion. For more information call Denis at 978-664-4881. May 12 June 16 July 14 August 11 September 15 October 13

Brad Agostinelli Youth Minister St. Athanasius Catholic Church - Archdiocese of Boston Office: 781-944-0330 Cell: 585-200-2831 [email protected] www.stathanasiusreading.org

Apparaition of the 20th Century Apparition at Fatima Portugal Betania, “Hill of Redemption” Akita, Japan, “Land of Grace” Rwanda, “Kibeho 1989” Medjugorje, “Beyond the Field”

St. Theresa of Lisieux, 63 Winter St., North Reading

SAVE THE DATE Please Join Us! First Saturday Mass For the Blessed Mother Saturday, May 6 9am

JUNE 17TH PARISH APPRECIATION DINNER DETAILS TO FOLLOW

This year's St. Agnes Men's Retreat, "The New Evangelization: Soul of the Apostolate," will take place at Miramar Retreat Center on 16-17 September. Please mark your calendars and contact Jonathan Nauman 978-922-7015 or John Silva 781944-4285 for more information.

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Parish Staff

Benefit Concert

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

St. Theresa's is pleased to once again host a benefit concert of show tunes performed by Bella and the Fellas on Friday, May 12th at 7:30 pm in the parish hall. Bella and the Fellas' "trunk style" shows utilize music, dialogue, narration, and small props to transport audiences to the world of each musical. Lost In Translation: The Language of Love features favorite songs from My Fair Lady, West Side Story, and Guys and Dolls, performed by Kim Lamoureux, soprano, Michael Merullo, tenor, and Nicholas Pothier, piano and narration. Tickets are $10 at the door, and there will be a reception to follow. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the church. We hope to see you there! Questions about this event can be directed to Kim Lamoureux at 508-423-3988.

Parochial Vicar………………………..Reverend Patrick Armano [email protected] Permanent Deacon………………………….Deacon Neil Sumner [email protected] Permanent Deacon…………..….………...Deacon Matt Baltier [email protected] Administrative Office Manager………………. Kerry Laurenza [email protected] Coordinator of Religious Ed……………………….. Jo-Ann Rossi [email protected] Music Director..………………………………………..John Donovan [email protected] Business Manager……………………………………...Janine Castro [email protected] Administrative Assistant ……………………….. Luann Barretto [email protected]

Donation Opportunities for Special Items Heating Oil (1 week) 1 Month of Altar candles Flowers for the week

Youth Ministry……………………………………….Brad Agostinelli [email protected]

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Religious Ed Administrative Assistant …..Michele Barrette [email protected] Submissions for our bulletin are by Monday 9am [email protected]

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Every Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm With Confession Society of St Vincent de Paul Times are tough for some of our parish families. We can help them with food, from being evicted, with heating and keeping their lights on. If you or someone you know needs help, please call 781-258-8767. 6

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