April 8, 2018 Sunday Mass: Vigil 4:00pm; 9:00am, 11:00am Weekday Mass: 9:00am - Except Wednesday Morning Prayer 8:45am Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm Confessions Available First Saturday Mass: 9:00am

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

Phone: 781-944-0330 Fax: 781-944-1266

Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:153:45pm and during Eucharistic Adoration. Baptism: Celebrated the 3rd Sunday at 2pm. 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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April 8, 2018

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, CPL.Brenden Amico, Justin Whitmarsh, PFC Michael Goddard, Chaplain Tom Whiteman, Brian Basso US. Army, USMC Captain Zachary Johnson,LCPL Dean Lepore

Saturday, Apr 7 9:00am First Saturday Mass 4:00pm Anthony Lombardo & Robert Savio Birthday Memorial Sunday, Apr 8 9:00am Owen Family & Kayla Nitchie Memorial 11:00am Mass for the People Monday, Apr 9 9:00am Paul D’Onofrio Memorial Tuesday, Apr 10 9:00am Sr. Mary Elias Memorial Thursday, Apr 12 9:00am Connie Daily Memorial Friday, Apr 13 9:00am Marie Lombardini Memorial Saturday, Apr 14 4:00pm Mass for the People Sunday, Apr 15 9:00am Thomas Murray Memorial 11:00am Anthony Zecchino Memorial

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, Dina Luongo, Anne B,Katy, Bernadette, Bryan, Guarino Family, Robert D, Richard D, Steve R, Nowicki family, Scott, Trudy, Carla, Patrick M, Matthew, Paula, Marie M, Sheila S, Bob C, Rose, Dom, Daniel, Sandra Cadigan, Lindsey, Matt & Chloe, Margie M, Kelly G, Frank G, Ben Goodhue, Jeff Eble, Peter, James B, John M, Christine M, Sheila D, Richard Rossi, Dottie Dillon, Richard, Andrew, Thomas, Anna W, Mary M, Terry G, Larry Y, Marion M, Phil T, Beth O, Denise S, Martha K, Noreen, Rosemary, Heather, Anne Marie, Barbara G, Tim Ervin and family, Barbara, Daniel, Asher, Brian,Caitlyn, Sue, Jill, Frank Thomas, Ryan Smith, Johnson Family, Elliott Family, Olivia Harper Johnson, Malin Family, Danny, Joan.B, Josephine.S, Bob Curran, David W, Morgan L, Enzo, David, Chip Case, Ed. S, Frank F ,Eddie, Ed .S, Marie M, Stephen O’Neill, Maddy M, Elijah & Family, Joel Rivera , Baby Wally, Diane S , Nancy, Costa Family, David Brey

W EEKLY O FFERTORY Mass Attendance Last Week : 1214 Good Friday Collection $ 1175 Clergy Benefit Collection $ 6505

These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until Sunday, May 6th - Call the office or email [email protected] to add or renew a name of your loved ones on the list.

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OFFICE CLOSED - Patriots Day Cooking Demo with Pasquale 6:30 pm In Parish Center ( Sat Night Club Event)

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Parish Happenings !!!!

Saturday Night Club Food Demonstration and Tasting with Pasquale Barletta April 21st 6:30pm in the Parish Center Also, May 19th will be our first Trivia Night. Start forming teams now !!! For more information about Saturday Night Club, please contact Jody Roffi at [email protected] “Like us” on FACEBOOK, Saturday Night Club to get information regularly.

Marriage Bann II

YOUTH MINISTRY Led by Brad Agostonelli please contact him

Kyle Magner

Cell: 585-200-2831 Office: 781-944-0330 Fax: 781-944-1266 [email protected]

& Erin Martell

FAMILY MASS Our next Family Mass is the 9:00am on May 20th. For our Family Masses we seek teens and youth to help by serving as lectors for the readings, bringing up the gifts, and assisting with the offering collection.

Coffee Hour

SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on Instagram @saintasyouth or like us on Facebook at St. Athanasius and St. Agnes Youth Ministry.

Please Consider Hosting !! We are always in need of hosts

REMIND APP We have 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.

A nice way to relax with friends from our parish. Contact Sophie at 781-944-9085

or sign up in the Parish Center for May

Donation Opportunities

Many Thanks to St Athanasius Parish !

Purple Cope (Memorialized)

Your parishioners raised $1089.04 for A Women's Concern - Baby Bottle Campaign. Your efforts and continued support is greatly appreciated. These funds will be used to help provide free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and counseling to our patients in need.

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Deacon Dalmatics (Memorialized) $500.00 Four total, each a different color to match the priest’s vestments.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Our Parish Working Together ..... A special thanks to Larry M who continuously runs our bottle & can drive in all kinds of weather ! Pictured below are some of our Confirmation 1 & 2 students who came out to volunteer for some community service hours. Lets not forget a big Thank You to Sue P who always helps out in a moments notice !! Volunteers are what make our Parish thrive !!

Your intention was not forgotten .. You just missed the bulletin deadline EASTER FLOWERS 2018 In Memory of…… Martin & Mae Crosby Helen Spear Alfred & Palma Alfred D’Angio, Jr. Carol D’Angio James & Lois Dunn

From…… Mr. & Mrs. Richard Crosby

April 8 ~ Second Sunday of Easter – Sunday of Divine Mercy The D’Angio Family

The scriptures today call us to imitate the disciples in bearing witness to the Resurrection of Christ. In the gospel we hear of Thomas’ move from doubt to faith. It is a journey many of us have experienced and so with Thomas we can exclaim, “My Lord, and my God.” On this Divine Mercy Sunday, pray that your words and actions offer faith, mercy and peace to those in your family, neighborhood, school and workplace. By in doing so, you may just help someone move from doubt to faith!

FLOWER DONATIONS FOR ALTAR & SHUT-INS From: Maureen Miraglia

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Confirmation II Class Retreat The retreat was once again hosted by “New Spirit “ and they never fail in providing a positive faith experience to our students. Every teen enjoyed themselves and gave it rave reviews ! A wonderful time had by all !

2nd Sunday of Easter : In Word & Deed At a recent community meeting, many residents were expressing their fears—fears of crime, terrorism, the economy, health care, etc. It seems as though we are controlled by fear. People base their decisions and actions on the negative things that might happen, rather than the positive things that could happen. Such negative thinking only engenders more fear and apprehension, drowning out the possibility of a better, more creative society. The Apostles lived in fear. They hid in the upper room, wondering what was happening and if they would be the next victims of Roman wrath. They did not yet understand that Jesus had risen from the dead, or that they were about to embark on a mission of teaching the Good News. They could only wonder about what was next. Into this room comes Jesus. He offers them proof of His identity, showing His hands and His side. More so, He reassures them and confers on them the gift of the Holy Spirit. Whatever we need to overcome our fear, Jesus will provide. The strength we draw from our faith will enable us to accomplish our mission and all that God intends for us to do. We do not have to live in fear. We can become, as St. Francis prayed, instruments of peace, bringing love, joy, light and peace to a world that lives in fear. Be confident and courageous. Act on the truth of the Lord’s Resurrection and His promise to be with us always. The peace of the Lord will comfort and guide you.

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April 8, 2018

Parish Staff 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] Administrative Office Manager………………. Kerry Basford [email protected] Director of Religious Ed……………………………….. Jo-Ann Rossi [email protected]

Hallmark Health VNA & Hospice Annual Fundraiser

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

Wednesday, April 25th Giggles Comedy Club at Prince Pizza, 517 Broadway (Rte.1 S) in Saugus

Business Manager……………………………………...Janine Castro [email protected] Administrative Assistant ……………………….. Luann Barretto [email protected] Youth Ministry……………………………………….Brad Agostinelli [email protected]

The event will include live and silent auction, raffles, unlimited pizza, a comedy show and more. There are sporting tickets, theatre tickets, weekend get-a-ways, jewelry items and so much more! Come join in a night of fun to help support a worthy cause. All proceeds will go to their Maternal/Child Health Program and their Palliative Care Program. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online at www.hallmarkhealthhomecare.org (click on fundraiser icon) or by calling 781-338-7902. For more info, please call 781-338-7902.

Religious Ed Administrative Assistant …..Michele Barrette [email protected]

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