August 27,2017 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 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: 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 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, USMC Captain Zachary Johnson

Saturday, Aug 26 4:00pm Jacqueline d’Entremont Birthday Memorial Sunday, Aug 27 9:00am Rita Liberatore Memorial 11:00am Mass for the People of St. Athanasius Monday, Aug 28 9:00am Sarah Marie Connor -Months Mind Mass Tuesday, Aug 29 9:00am Donald Mcdonough Memorial Wednesday, Aug 30 9:00am Mass Thursday, Aug 31 9:00am Mass 6:30pm Adoration Friday, Sept 1 9:00am Sandra Durling Memorial Saturday, Sept 2 9:00 am First Saturday Mass 4:00pm Stephen Canty Memorial Sunday, Sept 3 9:00am Mass for the People of St. Athanasius 11:00am Salavatore Izzo 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,Katy, Bernadette, Bryan, Guarino Family, Fran P, Robert, Richard, Steve R, Nowicki family, Scott, Trudy, Carla, Patrick M, Matthew, Paula, Marie M,Sheila S, Bob C, Rose, Dom, Daniel, Paige Goulet, 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, Dorothea Golini, Richard, Andrew, Thomas, Anna W, Mary M, Terry G,Larry Yetman, Marion,Phil T,Beth O, Denise, Martha K,Anne Marie, Barbara G, Tim Ervin and family, Barbara, Daniel, Asher,Brian,Caitlyn,Frank Thomas, Ryan Smith, Johnson Family,Elliott Family,Beth Munn Griffin, Bill Griffin & famly, Danny,Joan.B,Josephine.S,Bob Curran, David W, Morgan L.

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These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until Sunday, Sept 3rd. Call the office or email [email protected] to add or renew a name of your loved ones on the list.

In Memory of- Rita Liberatore W EEKLY O FFERTORY Mass Attendance Aug 19/20: 421 Collection for weekend of Aug 19/20: $ 5669 Next Week 2nd Collection : Catholic University of America

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Sept 3

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Thank you to our parishioners for making our annual school supply collection a success! Through your generosity, families receiving services through Mission of Deeds and Catholic Charities are starting this school year with new school supplies that they would not otherwise have.

Please Join Us! First Saturday Mass For the Blessed Mother Saturday, Sept 2

Good luck to all our students during this school year! Best, St Athanasius Parish- Service Committee

Religious Ed. Registration is on-going for the fall 2017-2018 Session. ** Some classes start Sept 17th so please sign up **

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Please download the forms on line if needed or on our website @ StAthanasiusReading.org or call the office.

The threat of identity theft has people taking extra precautions when they discard bills, personal papers and credit card receipts. Losing your identity can be costly, difficult to correct and cause a slew of problems. Restoring your good name, your credit and your bank account can take a very long time. Our soul, our spiritual identity can also be threatened by sin, apathy and pride. Losing your spiritual identity can be costly, difficult to correct and painful to restore. We need to take precautions to protect our souls from harm. A strong family, a religious community and a daily dose of prayer can protect us from all evil because in them we are joined more closely to the Lord. It helps us keep focused on who we are and what we are about. It reminds us of our spiritual heritage in which God shares with us His endless wisdom, creative power and redeeming work. It calls us to be witnesses to and bearers of the Gospel message of love, hope, joy and peace. With and for each other, we remain committed to the Lord, His mission and His Church. There is no losing our identity, nor being confused for something or someone else. We know who He is and He knows who we are. ~James Gaffney, © 2008 Karides Lic. to St. George Publishing

Class Schedule : Grade 1- Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 or Saturdays 9:00-10:00 Just added another grade 1 Class from 1:00-2:00 on Wednesday. Please call if you are interested in this class. Grade 2- Saturdays 9:00-10:15 Grade 3- Tuesdays 3:00-4:00 ( Teachers Needed) - or Saturdays 9:00-10:00 Grade 4- Wednesdays at 1:00-2:00 or 3:00-4:00 or Saturdays 9:00-10:00 (Teachers Needed) Grade 5 – Tuesdays 3:00-4:00 or Saturdays 9:00-10:00 Grade 6- Alternating Wednesdays 3:00-4:30 Saturday class, every other week from 8:45 - 10:15, as long as we get a teacher and have enough requests for it. Grade 7 – On Scheduled Sundays from 9:55 -10:55 Grade 8- On Scheduled Sundays from 12:00 -2:00 Confirmation I & II On Scheduled Sundays from 12:00 -2:00 For Grades 7-10 there may be a few weekly time changes depending on activities or some combined classes.

SPECIAL BLESSING

Registration deadline is September 9th, 2017. After this a $25.00 late fee will be applied to your tuition fee. We are still in need of volunteer teachers for our fall session. If you are willing to help please email me at [email protected] or call me at 1-781-944-0330 at ext. 14 . All volunteers will save 25% of the cost of the tuition. Please consider helping!!!

Sunday Sept 3rd @9am Mass for our K-12 Students entering the new 2017-2018 school year !

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COMMUNITY NEWS St. Athanasius and St. Agnes Youth Ministry WE ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS for events listed Please contact Brad Agostonelli , Youth Minister Cell: 585-200-2831 Office: 781-944-0330 [email protected]

COR UNUM MEAL CENTER Our next visit to serve dinner at Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence are to be determined These trips are open to ages 13 and up. We will meet at 3:15pm in the St. Athanasius Parish Center and return to Reading around 7:30 or 8pm. PLEASE RSVP TO BRAD ONE WEEK BEFOREHAND.

FAMILY MASSES Our next Family Masses at St. Athanasius are at 9am on Sundays 9/24 and 10/22.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.Please sign up with Brad if you would like to participate in the Family Mass.

MUSIC MINISTRY Musicians and singers are wanted! Any middle or high schoolers who sing or play an instrument are invited to participate in the Mass choir at St. Athanasius. Please contact Music Director John Donovan for more information: [email protected].

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. To get started, text @stasyouth to the number 81010 and follow the instructions.

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

DISCERNMENT WEEKEND CONTEMPORARY DOMINICIAN VOWED LIFE

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 us at 781258-8767.

The Dominican Sisters of Peace will be offering a Discernment Weekend on September 8 – 10, 2017 at Rosary Manor, 1 Rosary Drive, Watertown. Join other single Catholic women between the ages of 18 – 45 who wish to explore contemporary Dominican vowed life. This weekend will introduce you to the Dominican Sisters of Peace, their ministries, prayer and community life. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sister June Fitzgerald, OP at [email protected] or 570-336-3991.

August 27 ~ Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Today’s Gospel is so familiar that it may be easy to just let Jesus’ question go quickly by without taking the time to answer him - “Who do you say that I am?” Do you respond with the conviction of Peter – “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God”? This Gospel invites you today to take a few minutes to consider your relationship with Jesus and how you might answer his question. It is then that you are able to proclaim to others who Christ is and his importance in your life. 4

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Looks like Canobie Lake Park was a success !! St. Athanasius’ Altar Servers and Children's Choir had a blast conquering the giant rides , cooling off at the water park, snacking on junk food and ending the day with Ice cream !! A great big Thank You to Fr.C and our chaperones for hosting this event.

St. Athanasius Picnic September 24th 12:00 to 3:00

Mark your calendars for our annual picnic. Please join us for a delicious barbeque with hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, chips and cold drinks. There will be outdoor activities for the kids too! It is a great chance to visit with old and new friends!

Please bring your favorite side dish, salad or dessert to share. Volunteer opportunities are available for adults and CCD students. Beginning next week sign-up sheets will be at the back of the Church Questions or comments? Contact Dana Percy @[email protected] or 781-956-2810. 5

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Parish Staff

St. Agnes Men's Retreat

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

Preparing for :The New Evangelization: By sanctifying your inner life through the Holy Spirit

Parochial Vicar………………………..Reverend Patrick Armano [email protected]

Our retreat Leader will be Fr. Andrew Kwang Lee, Parochial Vicar of Hanson-Halifax Collaborative His talks will be based on the Trappist classic The Soul of the Apostolate

Permanent Deacon………………………….Deacon Neil Sumner [email protected] Permanent Deacon…………..….………...Deacon Matt Baltier [email protected]

When: Sept, 16-17 Where :Miramar Retreat Center 121 Parks St S. Duxbury, MA How Much: $ 170 for full Retreat or $ 100 for Saturday Only Contact :John Silva 781-944-4285 for more information.

Administrative Office Manager………………. Kerry Laurenza [email protected] Director 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] Youth Ministry……………………………………….Brad Agostinelli [email protected] Religious Ed Administrative Assistant …..Michele Barrette [email protected] Submissions for our bulletin are by Monday 9am [email protected]

READING FOOD PANTRY Suggestions for August Canned chicken or tuna, Napkins, Juice boxes for Children, snack packs of chips or cookies, Ketchup, Relish, Mustard, Coffee Caring for the needs of our Community

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