August 28, 2016 Twenty-Second 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 - Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-12pm 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.

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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, Pvt Michael Goddard, Chaplain Tom Whiteman

Saturday, August 27 4pm George Manzelli Jr. Memorial Mass Sunday, August 28 9am Mass for the People of St. Athanasius 11am Carmela Barletta Birthday Memorial Monday, August 29 9am Fr. Edward Keohan Tuesday, August 30 9am Lena Santonastasio Wednesday, August 31 9am Rose Griffin Thursday, September 1 9am Mass 6:30pm Adoration Friday, September 2 9am Audrey Acquaviva Birthday Memorial Saturday, September 3 9am First Saturday Mass 4pm Stephen Canty Memorial Mass Sunday, September 4 9am Mass for the People of St. Athanasius 11am Daniel Arena

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, 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., 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, 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, Sean T, Dianne, Bob L, Flora T, Danny, Dee Michelini, Mari O’Sullivan, Dina Luongo, Tim I, Beth O, Anne Bernadette, Caroline, Judy R, Steve R, Ellen Nowicki, Scott, Jon S

Altar Candles in Memory of Thomas Church & George Manzelli, Jr

S CRIPTURE

FOR THE WEEK OF

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28 SUN Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29/Heb 12:18-19, 2224a/Lk 14:1, 7-14 29 Mon 1 Cor 2:1-5/Mk 6:17-29 30 Tue 1 Cor 2:10b-16/Lk 4:31-37 31 Wed 1 Cor 3:1-9/Lk 4:38-44 1 Thu 1 Cor 3:18-23/Lk 5:1-11 2 Fri 1 Cor 4:1-5/Lk 5:33-39 3 Sat 1 Cor 4:6b-15/Lk 6:1-5 4 SUN Wis 9:13-18b/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/Lk 14:2533

These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until Sunday, September 4th. Call the office or email [email protected] to add or renew your loved ones on the list.

M EETINGS & E VENTS

W EEKLY O FFERTORY Mass Attendance: 419 First Collection: $6512 Next Week: Catholic University of America

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Parish Picnic Celebration! Sunday, September 18th at noon Please sign up in the back of the Church after Mass so we can get a count for ordering food The hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, drinks, chips, and desserts are being provided but

we need parishioners to bring side dishes and salads to share. We need 24 people to help at the picnic. Call the office at 781-944-0330 if you can help us or sign up on line at: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090F48AEA82EAAFE3-parish

Cold drink set-up (3 people) at 9:30 am Serving the hot food (4 people) Kids Activities (4-6 people)

Coffee station (2 people) Dessert station cutting the cake (3 people) Clean up around 2:30pm (6 people)

Religious Ed. update Registration is on-going for the fall 2016-2017 Session. Please download the forms on line if needed on our website @ StAthanasiusReading.org or call the office. Class Schedule – Grade 1 - Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 or Saturdays 9:00-10:00 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 3:00-4:00 or Saturdays 9:00-10:00 As of now we need a teacher for the 1:00 class on Wednesday for grade 4 or this class may be cancelled. Grade 5 - Tuesdays 3:00-4:00 or Saturdays 9:00-10:00 Grade 6 - Wednesdays 3:00-4:30 every other Wednesday or every other Saturday from 8:45 - 10:15 As of this moment we need a teacher for the Tuesday grade 6 class or this class may be cancelled. Grade 7 – On Scheduled Sundays from 9:15 -10:55 Grade 8 - On Scheduled Sundays from 12:00 -2:00 Confirmation I - On Scheduled Sundays from 12:00 -2:00 Confirmation II- On Scheduled Sundays from 12:00 -2:00 Registration deadline is September 9th, 2016. 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!!! Also, there is a Protecting God’s Children Workshop on Wednesday Aug, 31st at St. Michaels in North Andover. This is a one- time class for all teachers. If you have not taken it and need to take it please contact me. 3

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31st Annual St. Agnes Men’s Retreat:

Ladies’ Prize Bingo! • • • • •

You are invited to participate in our annual retreat that will be held at the Miramar Retreat Center in Duxbury Saturday and Sunday, October 8th – 9th. The Retreat begins with breakfast on Saturday and ends with Sunday lunch. However there is a “Saturday Only” option if you are unable to spend both days with us. This is a rather laid back retreat that was initiated and is still run by laymen. If you have never been on a Retreat this would be a good place to start. This year at Miramar, Fr. Andrew Kwang Lee will lead a workshop for developing and strengthening our Christian virtues—theological and moral, infused and acquired, supernatural and natural. You are invited! For additional information contact either John Silva 781-944-4285, email [email protected], or Ernie Arsenault 781-944-9083, email [email protected].

Sunday, September 25th in the PAC 6pm arrival, game starts at 6:30 Potluck food and drinks Tickets $20 - ladies of all ages welcome Available in the office or through Cindy Canavan 781-872-0042 or [email protected]

Marriage Banns

Office of Spiritual Life --Archdiocese of Boston

III Nicholas Carr & Jessica Marino

MEETING CHRIST IN PRAYER is an 8 week guided prayer experience based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. It calls for a commitment of eight weeks of daily prayer and eight weekly meetings of faith sharing.

II Eric Holden & Samantha Eaton

Wine Tasting Fundraiser

The Office of Spiritual Life is offering this program at The Pastoral Center 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree on Wednesday evenings: September 21 through November 9, 7:00-8:15pm

Saturday, September 24th 6:00-10:00 pm

For further information and to register call: Sister Anne D'Arcy 617-779- 3648 Or e-mail: [email protected]

$40 per person Wine, Food & Raffles

Ride to Church Needed Mr. Bob Miller of Gavin Circle needs a ride to Mass for both daily (if possible) and on the weekend. Please call the office if you are able to help to any extent. Also, if you know of anyone else who has an outreach need, please let us know so we are able to try to accommodate them.

Funds raised at this event will help our Parish budget needs. Please join us for a fabulous night! 4

Tickets available in the office.

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YOUTH MINISTRY

Parish Outing at Lowell Spinners’ Game

BRAD AGOSTINELLI - YOUTH MINISTER, [email protected] • 9th and 10th grade Confirmation hikes ο The 9th and 10th grade religious education classes are invited to attend an optional hike at Ward Reservation in Andover to kickoff the year, enjoy the fall, and spend time with friends from class. ο Dates: 9th grade on Sunday, 10/2 at 2-5:30pm and 10th grade on Sunday, 9/25 at 2-5:30pm; please RSVP to Brad by the Mondays beforehand, 9/26 and 9/19 respectively ο Location: Carpool will leave from St. Athanasius parking lot at 2pm • 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 To get started, text @stasyouth to the number 81010 and follow the instructions.Follow us on Instagram @saintasyouth or like us on Facebook at St. Athanasius and St. Agnes Youth Ministry. • Music ministry ο 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].

Baseball fans of the parish enjoyed a beautiful summer night out watching the Lowell Spinners.

Is Your Marriage in Trouble? Marriage is about beautiful weddings, romance, love and candlelight anniversary dinners, but marriage is also about dirty laundry, confrontations, balancing budgets, and hanging in there with teens. Retrouvaille is a program designed to provide help and support to married couples who are undergoing difficulties in their relationship, for those who are hurting in brokenness and loneliness. It has also proven helpful to couples who are separated or divorced. Although Retrouvaille is Catholic in origin, couples from all or no faith traditions are welcome to attend. The next program begins with the weekend of September 16-18, 2016. For further information, contact Tess & Shawn Yates at 508-271-7155. You can also e-mail questions at All inquiries are [email protected]. confidential.

Brad Agostinelli Youth Minister St. Athanasius Catholic Church - Archdiocese of Boston Cell: 585-200-2831 Office: 781-944-0330 Fax: 781-944-1266 [email protected] http://stathanasiusreading.org/

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration at St. Athanasius

Please Join Us! First Saturday Mass For the Blessed Mother Saturday, September 3rd 9am

Every Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm With Confession 5

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Parish Staff

Pilgrimage to Fatima & Santiago Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions - February 16-23, 2017

Pastor ………………………………. Reverend Darin V. Colarusso [email protected] Parochial Vicar………………………..Reverend Patrick Armano [email protected]

Join Fr. Patrick Armano on a Spiritual Pilgrimage to the holy sites in Portugal and Spain. The highlights will include a visit to the Shrine of Fatima, Shrine of Our Lady of Nazareth in Nazare, Coimbra, Braga, and Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The cost is $2,398.00 db occupancy. A $350.00 deposit is due now with your reservation form. Flyers will be available on the table next to the bulletin board in the Church. If you have any questions, please contact Cathy DiPirro, Group Leader at 781-307-2474 or [email protected]

Permanent Deacon………………………….Deacon Neil Sumner [email protected] Permanent Deacon…………..….………...Deacon Matt Baltier [email protected] Administrative Office Manager………………….. Nancy Sieger [email protected] Coordinator of Religious Ed……………………….. Jo-Ann Rossi [email protected] Music Director..………………………………………..John Donovan [email protected] Business Manager……………………………………...Janine Castro [email protected]

School Supply Collection

Administrative Assistant ……………………….. Luann Barretto [email protected]

Our parish school supply collection is continuing. As our children begin to anticipate the new beginning they experience every September, let’s assist families who cannot afford to buy basic school supplies for their children. Our collection of new supplies will benefit students in grades K-12. We are collecting the following:

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

Bulletin Submissions [email protected] By Monday 9 am

*New backpacks for children living at Lazarus House in Lawrence *pens/pencils/crayons/markers/colored pencils *glue sticks *lined paper/notebooks/writing tablets *1 and 3 subject spiral notebooks *scissors *construction paper *pencil cases/boxes *stickers

READING FOOD PANTRY NEEDS SUMMER 2016 JUICE BOXES, LAUNDRY DETERGENT, SPAGHETTI, SAUCE, INSTANT COFFEE-REG. & DECAF, CANOLA OR OLIVE OIL, FACIAL TISSUES-KLEENEX, JUICECRANBERRY, APPLE, GRAPE

Our collection will continue through September 4th. Boxes for donations are located in the back of the church. Thank you for helping more kids get off to a good start this school year!

Coffee Hour We need hosts for September 4 & 25 Contact Sophie at 781-944-9085 or sign up in the Parish Center. 6

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