February 11, 2018 Sunday Mass: Vigil 4:00pm; 9:00am, 11:00am Weekday Mass: 9:00am - Except Wednesday Morning Prayer 8:45am

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

Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm Confessions Available First Saturday Mass: 9:00am

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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:

Saturday, Feb 10 4:00pm Marie Cavicchi Memorial Sunday, Feb 11 9:00am Louise Rubbicco Memorial 11:00am Mass for the People * Blessing of the Shawls * Monday, Feb 12 9:00am Sean Casey Memorial Tuesday, Feb 13 9:00am Louise Resca Memorial ASH WENSDAY - Feb 14 9AM - MASS 3PM - ASH SERVICE ONLY 7PM - MASS Thursday, Feb 15 9:00am Laurence Mahoney Memorial 6:30 pm Adoration Friday, Feb 16 9:00am James Babineau Memorial Saturday, Feb 17 4:00pm Guiseppe DelGreco Memorial Sunday, Feb 18 9:00am Mass for the People 11:00am Daniel & Teresa Chesnulovitch Memorial

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

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, 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 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, Chip Case, Ed. S, Frank F ,Eddie, Ed .S, Marie M, Stephen O’Neill, Maddy M, Elijah & Family, Joel Rivera , Baby Wally, Diane S

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These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until Sunday, Feb 11 - Call the office or email [email protected] to add or renew a name of your loved ones on the list.

Mass Attendance Last Week 481 Offertory $ 6553 Ash Wed Collection = Catholic Charities Special collection on Ash Wednesday will benefit the works of Catholic Charities throughout the Archdiocese of Boston supporting our mission to serve nearly 200,000 families and individuals that we encounter in 2018.

SPECIAL DONATIONS: Altar Flowers - for weekend 2-10 In Memory of : Marie Cavicchi M EETINGS & E VENTS

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YOUTH MINISTRY STEUBENVILLE EAST COINFERENCE The Steubenville East Youth Conference is an opportunity for the teens in our community to engage with the Catholic faith and allow Jesus to change their lives. Steubenville East will take place at the UMass Lowell campus (Lowell, MA) on 7/13/18 - 7/15/18. Steubenville East gathers teens together from all over the New England area to experience the life-giving nature of relationships with Jesus and others. There will be music, games, and activities that allow teens to learn about the Catholic faith and their role in the world around them. These conferences take place around the country, and we are fortunate that one is hosted so close to Reading!

FAMILY MASS Our next Family Masses at St. Athanasius are on Sundays 2/18, 3/11, and 4/1 (Easter Sunday) at 9am. 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.

GOOD FRIDAY YOUTH SERVICE We invite anyone in grades 6-12 to join us on Good Friday, 3/30 after the Stations of the Cross to help prepare Easter baskets for children in need and complete other service projects for our Reading parish community. Please sign up with Brad by Friday, 3/23 to participate.

THANK YOU !

To all that came out to help with our bottle & can drive. Our continued success would be nothing without you !

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LENT ACTIVITIES ASH WENSDAY - Feburary 14 9AM - MASS 3PM - ASH SERVICE ONLY 7PM - MASS

Lenten Faith Formation “The Basics of Lent” Mondays 7:00 - 8:00pm Parish Center: Feb19, Feb26, Mar 5 & Mar 12 Our Lenten presentation and faith-sharing program will meet each Monday in the Parish Center for a total of 4 weeks. It will consist of topics such as: What is Lent; Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving in Daily Life; Recommitting to Lent and Its Devotions; and How Lent Bears Fruit Throughout the Year. Presentations by Fr. Colarusso, Fr. Pat, Deacon Neil, & Deacon Matt

Lenten Spirituality Book Club “Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody” by Allen Hunt 2nd Edition Tuesday 6:30-7:30 pm Parish Center, Feb 20, Mar 6, and Mar 20 Join Rosemarie DeLacy for three Tuesdays during Lent to explore eleven real life stories of forgiveness, how God forgives us and how we can learn to forgive others & ourselves. The Book is available through Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble. Contact Rosemarie at: [email protected] or 781-944-5303

Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm The Light is On for You every Wednesday during Lent. A great opportunity to reconcile yourself to our merciful Lord before the great day of Easter!

Adoration with Confessions & Rosary Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm As the Catechism teaches, Adoration is homage of the soul to the King of Glory, respectful silence in the presence of the ever greater God . Eucharistic Adoration is an extension of Mass and serves to deepen our hunger for Communion with Christ and the rest of the Church. Ladies Sodality will be present to lead the Rosary.

Stations of the Cross with Benediction Fridays 6:30-7:30pm Of all the Lenten devotions, Stations and Benediction are the most deeply rooted in what Lent is about. Each Friday of Lent walk the “Via Dolorosa” with Our Lord and worship Him at the foot of the Cross as his Blessed Mother and the Beloved Disciple did. .

Joint Parish Mission “Biblical Hospitality and Outreach to Others” March 11-13 Guest Speaker - Mr. Adam Janke from St. Paul Evangelization Sunday 5:30pm Mass with Introduction @St Agnes Monday 7:00-9:00pm @ St Athanasius / Tuesday 7:00-9:00pm @St Agnes 4

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COMMUNITY NEWS

February 11 ~ Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time

February 11, 2018

Ladies’ Prize Bingo

St. Paul speaks to us clearly and succinctly in the second reading today: “whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” Can you make that your prayer this week that in all things large and small, in your words and in your actions, your prayer will be to give glory to God? If you do that, not only will you notice a difference in your attitude and in your life, but certainly others will notice the difference in you as well.

Sunday, March 25th 6:00pm $20 PP Purchase tickets in the office or through Cindy Canavan at [email protected] or 781-872-0042.

POTLUCK - GREAT RAFFLES Bring Food or Drinks to Share ! Come alone or with a group. Don’t delay, tickets sell fast!

Saturday Night Club “It’s going to be an early Spring at the Parish Center on Feb. 17… Saturday – February 17 - 6:30-9:00pm Structured Activity - Spring Floral Arrangement Each participant will make a fresh floral arrangement to bring home and learn various design skills - $10 – You must pre-register before Feb. 13 so we can order supplies. Please email: Jody Roffi @ [email protected] or call 781-944-0330. Unstructured Activities - Cribbage, poker, whist, bridge, checkers, etc. etc…..only limited to your ideas.

Saint Athanasius Parish Linens Drive for Mission of Deeds The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention! Mission of Deeds is so appreciative of all the wonderful acts of kindness from the parishioners once again this year. We received many new blankets, comforters, sheets and quilts which our clients truly need this time of year.

Bring a friend, meet a friend….WINE, CHEESE, COFFEE, TEA, DESSERTS……All are welcomed….you need not be a parishioner.

We would love to have you stop by anytime for a tour and see your generosity in action. We are open Monday- Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Future events: March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Pot Luck Dinner/… Raffles, etc. April 21 - Cooking Demonstration

God bless you, Bruce Murison Executive Director

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Parish Staff

If you have experienced the loss of a loved one through Suicide, Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Accident, Illness, Sudden Death or Anticipated Death, Please consider our support group…

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

Saturday, February 24, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Registration and refreshments begin at 9:30 a.m.) St. Joseph Parish, Father Gillis Hall 173 Albion Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

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

RSVP to Barbara Duncan or Rose Dittmer at [email protected] or (617) 697-0888.

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

PROJECT RACHEL

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

Project Rachel is the post-abortion ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston which offers hope and healing for women suffering from the pain of a past abortion. Project Rachel offers confidential support, retreats and referrals for Sacramental Reconciliation (Confession). Spring 2018 retreat dates will be March 10, May 5 and June 2. For more information, contact Project Rachel at 508.651.3100 or [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]

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