August 6,2017 Eighteenth 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.

August 6, 2017

St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA

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 5 9:00am 1st Saturday Mass 4:00pm Mass for the People of St. Athanasius Sunday, Aug 6 9:00am Geraldine Tango Memorial 11:00am Frank Gorgone 20th Memorial Monday, Aug 7 9:00am William Brookings Memorial Tuesday, Aug 8 9:00am Alice & Peter Pedro Memorial Wednesday, Aug 9 9:00am Mari O’Sullivan Memorial Thursday, Aug 10 9:00am Mass 6:30pm Adoration Friday, Aug 11 9:00am Mass Saturday, Aug 12 4:00pm Dick Canty Birthday Memorial Sunday, Aug 13 9:00am Salvatore Follo Memorial 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, 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, Barbara, Gil, Sheila S, Bob C, Rose, Dom, Daniel, Alison, Paige Goulet, 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, 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.

SPECIAL DONATIONS: Altar Flowers:

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- Dick Canty

W EEKLY O FFERTORY S CRIPTURE

FOR THE WEEK OF

A UGUST 6 Mass Attendance July 29/30: 434 Collection: for weekend of 29/30 $5599 Next Week 2nd collection = Deficit Reduction

6 SUN Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/2 Pt 1:16-19/Mt 17:1-9 7 Mon Nm 11:4b-15/Mt 14:13-21 8 Tue Nm 12:1-13/Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2, 10-14 9 Wed Nm 13:1-2, 25—14:1, 26-29a, 34-35/ Mt 15:21-28 10 Thu 2 Cor 9:6-10/Jn 12:24-26 11 Fri Dt 4:32-40/Mt 16:24-28 12 Sat Dt 6:4-13/Mt 17:14-20 13 SUN 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a/Rom 9:1-5/Mt 14:22-33

Donation Opportunities for Special Items Heating Oil (1 week)

2

$500.00

1 Month of Altar candles

$100.00

Flowers for the week

$50.00

Bread & Wine for the week

$40.00

August 6, 2017

St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

ish !!!! r a P ings en p p Ha

A HOLY DAY of OBLIGATION Tues ,August 15 Mass Schedule: 9am & 6:30 pm

Our Annual School Supply Collection We will be collecting supplies through August 27th. Boxes for donations will be in the back of the church. We are collecting new school supplies from the list below to benefit children whose families are experiencing difficult times. Please consider assisting those families who cannot afford to buy basic school supplies for their children.

Lowell Spinners Game St. Athanasius will be hosting an evening out ! Friday Aug 11th 5:15 pm Bus Arrival in parking lot Departure by 5:30 sharp $15.00 Per Person Includes: bus transportation, game and fireworks after the game.

The collection will benefit students in grades K-12 in the Public School System, ( This is not for Religious Ed ) Any of the following new supplies would be appreciated: *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 *backpacks

Please call the office to Purchase Tickets 781-944-0330 Only 30 tickets available . ** Children must be accompanied by an adult **

Thank you for helping more children get off to a good start this school year !!

SAVE THE DATE…

Ladies’ Prize Bingo

Sunday Sept 24th

Sunday, Sept. 17 at 6pm Potluck food and drinks !

St. Athanasius’ Annual Parish Picnic is right around the corner !!

Longchamp, Coach, Kate Spade, jewelry, candles, make up, scarves, and more!

$20/ticket Tickets are limited so buy yours today Available in the office or through Cindy Canavan 781-872-0042 or [email protected]

Stay Tuned for details ..

3

August 6, 2017

St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA

COMMUNITY NEWS St. Athanasius and St. Agnes Youth Ministry WE 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 visits to serve dinner at Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence are on Saturdays 8/19. 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.

BLESSING FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS During the 9am Mass at St. Athanasius on Sunday, August 20th, all college students will receive a blessing in preparation for the Fall 2017 Semester. Join us at Mass as we help to send you off to a new (or first) college year. Feel free to where a shirt representing your school and there will be food and drinks in the Parish Center afterwards.

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].

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR RELIGIOUS ED. FOR THE FALL

Coffee Hour We need hosts for August & Sept Contact Sophie at 781-944-9085 or sign up in the Parish Center.

I KNOW THAT THE SUMMER IS STILL GOING ON. However, we need to order supplies, books and get classes allocated. We here at St. Athanasius utilize the slower summer time to get all of this done. We cannot do this if you do not register soon.

PLEASE ENROLL TODAY!!! YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORMS ON LINE AND EVEN PAY ON LINE WITH A CREDIT CARD.

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration at St. Athanasius

Any questions please contact me, Jo-Ann Rossi at [email protected] or 781-944-0330 Teachers Needed for Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5& 6

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

PLEASE SIGN UP TO TEACH AND SAVE 25 PERCENT OFF YOUR TUITION COST!!

ENJOY THE REST OF THE SUMMER!!!

4

August 6, 2017

St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

During this past winter, an unemployed mom ran out of heating oil and had no way of paying for more. She and her children were struggling to stay warm and huddled around a toaster for heat. The house was so cold that drops of water in the kitchen sink were turning into ice. One day, a truck showed up and delivered enough oil to heat the house for a month, all due to the kindness of a neighbor who had heard of their plight and decided to do something for them. It was a huge relief for her that not only chased the cold out, but also gave her a sense of hope for the future. God provides for all our needs and sometimes we are the providers. It is easy to write a check for the hungry children in Africa, but so much more difficult to volunteer at the local soup kitchen, or make a dinner for an elderly neighbor or invite someone in need to your home. Jesus did not send the crowd to someone else for food; He sent the Apostles and He sends us. Help someone who needs food, or clothes or warmth. Meet more than their physical needs; give them hope!

~James Gaffney, © 2008 Karides Lic. to St. George Publishing [email protected]

LIFT Ministries A Catholic ministry based in the Boston area that hosts monthly worship nights featuring awesome praise & worship music, dynamic Catholic speakers and Eucharistic Adoration. Hundreds of Catholics of all ages attend these events every month.

11th Year Anniversary Celebration BBQ Saturday, August 19th | 4:00 - 9:00pm Outdoor Chapel @ LaSalette Shrine | 947 Park Street | Attleboro, MA Mass @ 4pm BBQ Immediately following Mass LIFT @ 7pm Tickets are $10pp for more info or to purchase tickets on line go to www.liftedhigher.com For booking or

contact us at T August 6 ~ Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Summertime often affords us the opportunity to take a break from busy schedules and spend time in favorite spots at the seashore, or at a campground or maybe even in a special spot in the city. Those special times and places may well be moments when we witness the majesty of God. The disciples in today’s gospel have gone to one of Jesus’ favorite places and something extraordinary happens – they see Jesus transfigured and hear God’s voice, “This is my beloved Son…listen to him.” Recall a time when you felt God’s presence. What might God want you to remember from that experience?

5

August 6, 2017

St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA

Parish Staff

Holy Land Pilgrimage Orientation & Slide Show Presentation St. Patrick’s Church

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

All those interested and all those who have registered for the Pilgrimage to the Holy Land are invited to attend an Orientation and Slide Show Presentation of the Holy Land, presented by Fr. Liias.

Permanent Deacon………………………….Deacon Neil Sumner [email protected] Permanent Deacon…………..….………...Deacon Matt Baltier [email protected] Administrative Office Manager………………. Kerry Laurenza [email protected] Director of Religious Ed……………………….. Jo-Ann Rossi [email protected]

It will be held in the Parish Center Room at St. Patrick’s Church in Stoneham on Tuesday, August 22nd @ 7PM.

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

All are welcomed to attend regardless if you are not planning to go on the pilgrimage. Refreshments will Business Manager……………………………………...Janine Castro [email protected] be served. For more information, please contact Administrative Assistant ……………………….. Luann Barretto Cathy DiPirro at 781-307-2474 or email: [email protected] Youth Ministry……………………………………….Brad Agostinelli [email protected]

[email protected]

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

Evening of Healing & Intercessory Prayer

Submissions for our bulletin are by Monday 9am [email protected]

Tuesday, August 29th

St. Theresa Parish 63 Winter Street, North Reading, MA Celebrant: Fr. Thomas Reilly 6:00 – 6:45 pm Adoration, Rosary & Confession 6:45- Benediction and Reposition 7:00- Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with the Sacrament of the Sick 8:15 pm Opportunity for personal or intercessory prayer

READING FOOD PANTRY Suggestions for August

We welcome all who are seeking healing in mind, body and spirit.

Canned chicken or tuna, Napkins, Juice boxes for Children, snack packs of chips or cookies, Ketchup, Relish, Mustard, Coffee

Come, Lord Jesus! (Rev 22: 20)

For more information please call: 978 664 3412

Caring for the needs of our Community

6

Elder Crisis Law Protect Home & Assets

Gosselinlaw.com

(781) 782-6000

Gosselin & Kyriakidis, P.C. MA Elder Law Attorneys

SAVE 841 Main Street Tewksbury, MA 01876

(978) 851-9103

Pro-Mechanical Technologies LLC

HEATING - COOLING - REFRIGERATION

AD SPACE

10% OFF

AVAILABLE 617-779-3771

Rosaries from Flowers

COUPON YOURPROHVAC.COM

FOR FIRST TIME MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

781-426-5255

“Handmade from the Flowers of your Loved One” www.rosariesfromflowers.com

AD SPACE

AVAILABLE 617-779-3771

AD SPACE

Boston Priests. There for us.

AVAILABLE 617-779-3771

Please give online at clergytrust.org or text PRIEST to 56512. Msg. & data rates may apply.

Special Boston Archdiocesan Offer: Subscribe Today and SAVE 49%! Item 1 Year (49 issues)

Special Discount Rate

Your Savings

Discount

$19.95

$19.05

49%

price! Guaranteed lowest

Check one: q My $19.95 check is enclosed payable to The Pilot. q Charge my: __ Visa __ AMEX

4 Yes! Please start my subscription to The Pilot today for only $19.95

(1 year – 49 issues). I will save 49%/$19.05 off the regular subscription rate.

__ MasterCard __ Discover

Account #: Exp. Date:

Name

Signature:

Address

Email: City

State

Zip

q Bill me

Email Phone (

) BIN2016B

Mail this order form with your payment to: The Pilot Subscription Services Dept. PO Box 425 Congers, NY 10920

To order now, please call 1-617-779-3760 or visit www.thebostonpilot.com For Advertising call 617-779-3771

Pilot Bulletins

Saint Athanasius, Reading, MA

1130

Family Owned and Operated Since 1960

John B. Douglass, Sr. and John B. Douglass, II 25 Sanborn Street • Reading, MA 01867

Lumber & Plywood Andersen Windows

(781) 944-0284

www.johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com

82 River Street • Beverly 978-927-0032

Doors & Molding Paint & Stain

164 Chestnut Street • N.readiNg 781-944-8500 • 978-664-3310

Kitchen Cabinets Free Delivery

The North Shore’s most popular address for maintenance-free retirement living.

12 Old Road • PlaiStow, NH 603-382-1535

www.moynihanlumber.com

Doherty Barile Family Funeral Homes

B

11 Linden Street Reading

781-944-1589

CENTER EYE CARE

482 Main Street Stoneham

781-438-2280

North Shore

978-276-1111 A MEMBER OF THE WHITTIER HEALTH NETWORK: DEDICATED TO YOUR WELL-BEING

One of “America’s Best Nursing Homes” —U.S. News & World Report

Located above Ryer’s Store 162 Park Street, Suite 201 • North Reading

Licensed Nursing 24 hours a day • Recreational Therapy • Strengthening Physical Therapy Occupational & Speech Therapy • Respite & Long-Term Intermediate Care • Medicare accepted

www.centereyecare.com

59 Middlesex Avenue, Reading, MA (781) 944-4410 www.whittierhealth.com

1-800-630-0956

7638010

Stoneham Fuel 781-665-3100

Advanced Funeral Planning and Irrevocable Trusts Available • www.barilefuneral.com

Dr. Suzanne M. Ward - Optometrist

Automatic Delivery • 24-Hr. Burner Service Budget Payment Plans • Service Contracts Fuel Assistance Family Owned & Operated for Over 35 Years!

Heating Systems & Boiler Installations

Home Cooking At Its Finest

“Best service I have ever had.”

CHRISTOPHER’S RESTAURANT

Best Breakfast in Town! • Casual Family Dining • Home Cooked Specials Daily • Children’s Menu Available OPEN: MON.-FRI. 6AM-2PM – SAT. & SUN. 7AM-2PM

– ABC Home Healthcare client

580 Main Steet, Reading www.ChristophersReading.com

781-944-FOOD

FENCING FOR YOUR KIDS, DOGSfrom & UGLY NEIGHBORS! We have any type of fencing vinyl to cedar to We have any type of fencing from vinyl to cedar to ornamental, and even chain link! ornamental, and even chain link!

Home Healthcare

NORTHEASTERN FENCE AND SUPPLY 74 Broadway (Route 1 North) Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-3324

®

P r o f e s s i o n a l s

THE

Beth Stakem CBR, REALTOR [email protected] www.BethStakem.com

781-245-1880 owner

100%

Leading Edge

248 Main St. Suite 201, Reading High School

781-248-8406 Graduation

www.abchhp.com

Chris Cook

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

northeasternfence.com

Family owned private home care services specializing in elderly and chronic care

VICE

mont

moynihan Lumber

Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home

Rate

“He has risen.” Matt 28:6

Residential & Commercial ~ Interior & Exterior

Al SAntoSuoSSo,

781-944-8606

www.CooksSimplePainting.com – Reading, MA

AT READING

SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION LONG-TERM CARE 1364 Main Street, Reading, MA 01867 Call for your private tour 781-942-1210

CFBS & Partner Office: (617)526-9325 Cell: (781)718-1715 [email protected] Holistic Business and Personal Financial Planning

BUILDING MINDS & CHANGING LIVES ONE STUDENT AT A TIME

4,000

need-based scholarships for students at 84 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Boston

Learn how you can make a difference at csfboston.org

At Wingate at Reading, we’re dedicated to maintaining a close connection to our community and offering only the highest quality of skilled care. Our talented team provides exceptional short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in an atmosphere that caters to the needs of residents and their families.

Dottye Vaccaro,

Realtor CBR, CDPE, CRS, GRI, SRES

As a parishioner I will donate 5% of my commission to St. Athanasius with this Ad. For Advertising call 617-779-3771

248 Main Street, Reading

781.710.1808

Pilot Bulletins

Saint Athanasius, Reading, MA

1130