December 3, 2017 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

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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.

St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA

December 3, 2017

Please pray for our military and civilians who defend our freedom, especially:

Saturday, Dec 2 9:00am First Saturday Mass 4:00pm Frank Del Greco Memorial Sunday, Dec 3 9:00am Mass for the People 11:00am Ann Bennett Memorial Monday, Dec 4 9:00am James Carlson Memorial Tuesday, Dec 5 9:00am Aron Gagni Memorial Thursday, Dec 7 9:00am Robert McGrath Memorial 6:30 pm Adoration cancelled for Vigil Holy Day of Obligation, Immaculate Conception

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

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, 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,Sue, Jill, 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, Enzo David,Josie.B,Dan Daley,Chip Case, Ed. S, Frank. F ,Eddie, Guy.F, Ed .S

of the Virgin Mary

Friday, Dec 8 12:00 Holy Day of Obligation Mass Saturday, Dec 9 4:00pm Katie Knee Memorial Sunday, Dec 10 9:00am Follo & Rubbico Families Memorial 11:00am Jean - Pierre Barrette Memorial

SPECIAL INTENTIONS: Flowers in Memory of : Frank Del Greco Week of 12/2- 12-/9

These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until Sunday, Jan 8th - Call the office or email [email protected] to add or renew a name of your loved ones on the list.

W EEKLY O FFERTORY Mass Attendance Last Week : 533 Offertory $ 6798

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December 3, 2017

F ROM THE PASTOR

I would like to share with you the results of the recent Parish Pastoral Council election. Based on the fact that they received the most votes, Rosemarie DeLacy, Jim Taylor, and James Dudley (second term) are elected to three year terms. Patrick O’Mara will fill the remainder of a term, which has one year left, from a member who could no longer serve on the Council. Since I am allowed by virtue of the PPC By-laws, I am selecting Lisa Tavoletti and Jody Roffi to fill 1 year terms of appointment. Thank you to all who participated and congratulations to those who have consented to generously serve our parish! Here is the current membership of the St Athanasius Parish Pastoral Council by year and number of term being served: Class of 2018 Ed Fitzpatrick (1) Chris Scozzari (1) Patrick O’Mara (N/A) Class of 2019 Freddie Santosuosso (2) Christine Ambrose (1) Chrissy Cerratani (1) Class of 2020 Jim Dudley (2) Rosemarie DeLacy (1) Jim Taylor (1) 1 Year Appointments Lisa Tavoletti (1) Jody Roffi (N/A)

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December 3, 2017

YOUTH MINISTRY CHRISTMAS PARTY

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We invite anyone in grades 6-12 to our Youth Night Christmas Party on Sat, Dec 16th in the Parish Center from 7-9pm. We will be making gingerbread houses and Christmas cards for local nursing homes. There will be appetizers, desserts, games and a movie. Please RSVP to Brad cell:585-200-2831 Office 781-9440330 by Friday

FAMILY MASS

SAVE THE DATE !

The annual Christmas Pageant / Lessons and Carols will be on Sunday, Dec 17, 2pm. We could really use teens to help coordinate this performance so please reach out with interest! 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.

LESSONS AND CAROLS (including Children’s Pageant)

DECEMBER 17th 2:00-4 :00

Ladies’ Prize Bingo

We are looking for a volunteer to run the pageant

Sunday, Jan 21st at 6pm Potluck - bring food and drinks to share !

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION , DEC 8TH The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Dooney & Burke, Coach, Kate Spade, jewelry, candles, make up, and more!

St Athanasius Parish Dec 7th, Vigil 6:30 Mass Dec 8th, 12:00 pm

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

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Please Consider Hosting !! We are always in need of hosts A nice way to relax with friends from our parish.

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December 3, 2017

PARISH NEWS ANNUAL GIVING TREE Our annual Giving Program is underway ! Please consider helping out a family in need by taking a gift request from the bulletin board at the church entrance. These gifts benefit families receiving services from Catholic Charities. Unwrapped gifts should be returned to the church choir loft by December 10th. Gift cards may be left in the box in the entry way near the restroom. Donations of gift wrap are also appreciated so the parents can wrap the gifts for their children. Please call Ellen Terry at 781-944-5431 if you have any questions. Thank you!

December 3 ~ First Sunday of Advent Advent is a season of waiting. All of us are waiting for the coming of Christ and as the Gospel says, “You do not know when the Lord is coming.” Pray for the strength to follow Jesus, to keep Him in mind even though the incessant commercialism of the season tries to turn our attention away from Him. And pray for the courage to introduce Jesus to others.

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arriage 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 January 12-14, 2018. For further information, contact John & Christine at 508-271-7155. You can also e-mail questions at [email protected]. All inquiries are confidential.

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December 3, 2017

Parish Staff

Preparing to welcome a Refugee Family

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

Reading POWR (People Organized to Welcome Refugees) is eagerly awaiting news that a refugee family has been approved to travel to the Reading area, where they can live in peace and freedom. The news could come at any moment, and we’ll have 2-4 weeks notice before they arrive. Our family will be legally admitted into the United States, able to work and pursue citizenship.

Parochial Vicar………………………..Reverend Patrick Armano [email protected] Permanent Deacon………………………….Deacon Neil Sumner [email protected] Permanent Deacon…………..….………… Deacon Matt Baltier [email protected]

If you are moved to make a charitable, tax-deductible donation on please consider contributing to our fund to subsidize housing for this family! Contributions can be made by check (payable to St. Agnes Parish, with “Refugee Support” on the memo line) to Reading POWR, P.O. Box 38, Reading, MA 01867, or on-line via www.gofundme.com/readingpowr

Administrative Office Manager………………. Kerry Basford [email protected] Director of Religious Ed……………………………….. Jo-Ann Rossi [email protected] Music Director..………………………………………..John Donovan [email protected]

Reading POWR has raised three quarters of its goal of $18,000 to help subsidize the family’s housing costs for 6 to 8 months, and has gathered leads on local apartments that may be available. Generous donations from the community have enabled us to collect household furnishings enough to get the family started. Please visit our website at http://readingpower.weebly.com or our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ RefugeesReadingMA/) to learn more about the refugee experience and how we hope to help.

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]

Reading POWR was spearheaded by people at St. Agnes Church in collaboration with Catholic Charities, and now includes individuals and clergy from seven area churches. Questions? Email [email protected],

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

READING FOOD PANTRY Suggestions for DECEMBER White Tuna in water, Hot Chocolate, Cereal, Snacks for children, Laundry Detergent, Laundry Softener Caring for the needs of our Community

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