January 14, 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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January 14, 2018

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

Saturday, Jan 13 4:00pm Dick Canty Memorial Sunday, Jan 14 9:00am Thomas Murray Birthday Memorial 11:00am Mass for the People Monday, Jan 15 9:00am Loretta Kelly & Family Memorial Tuesday, Jan 16 9:00am Rev. J Armand Robichaud Memorial Thursday, Jan 18 9:00am Jackie Walsh Memorial 6:30 pm Adoration Friday, Jan 19 9:00am Jullie McNamara Memorial Saturday, Jan 20 4:00pm Leo Bertoncini Memorial Sunday, Jan 14 9:00am Mass for the People 11:00am Richard Hanley 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, 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, Kate R, Marie M Stephen O’Neill

SPECIAL DONATIONS: for weekend of 1-13 & 1-14 Altar Flowers in Memory of: Dick Canty One Month Altar Candles: “Healing for Brian Dunn “

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.

W EEKLY O FFERTORY Mass Attendance Last Week : 514 Offertory $ 6277

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OFFICE CLOSED - Martin Luther King Day Rel Ed Classes will be from 9:00-10:30 Paint Night PC -6pm-9pm *** Classes for Religious Education Resume ***

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Grief, Loss and General Pastoral Care

Parish Happenings !!!!

Baby Bottle Campaign Our church will be participating on the weekend of 1-20-18 to support A Woman’s Concern – Learn Your Options. Next week individuals and families will have the opportunity to respond to the issue of Life. We will be handing out Baby Bottles or a donation envelope for you to take home, fill with cash, checks, and change and bring them back to the church. Our financial support will help to make these services available free of cost to those who are in need of support and guidance in the fight for life! If you decide to give a donation by check, please make the check out to A Woman’s Concern.

St. Athanasius provides individual or small group support to those experiencing the loss of a loved one, or any loss, or other life difficulties or stress. We collaborate with various groups and counselors in the area who provide services at no cost. If you or someone you know is experiencing loss or distress and would like time limited pastoral counseling, please contact the parish office for more information.

Marriage Bann II

SATURDAY NIGHT CLUB

Trevor Belle Fontaine Jr. & Krista Pierce

Our 1st Saturday Night Club event All are Welcome ! When: Saturday, Jan. 20 Time : 6:30-9:00 Cost: $ 25.00 per person Headcount for painting is mandatory so please don't delay to sign up. However…. you do not have to paint to have a good time. Just show up to have coffee/tea and light refreshments, play cards, meet a new friend, play chess or just relax !

Coffee Hour Please Consider Hosting !! We are always in need of hosts A nice way to relax with friends from our parish. Contact Sophie at 781-944-9085

To register for the organized painting activity email Jody Roffi at [email protected] or call the office at 781-944-0330 before Jan. 18. No cost to just show up and have fun Please join us!

or sign up in the Parish Center for Feb

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Ladies’ Prize Bingo Sunday, Jan 21st at 6pm Potluck - bring food and drinks to share ! Dooney & Burke, Coach, Kate Spade, jewelry, candles, make up, and more!

$20/ticket Limited amount of tickets are available in the office or through Cindy Canavan 781-872-0042 or [email protected]

BOTTLES & CANS

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration at St. Athanasius

The next bottle and can organizing session is on Saturday, Jan 27th starting at 8am. We need youth and adult volunteers to help sort . All of the money deposits return to St. Athanasius Parish.

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

Mission of Deeds Annual Linen Drive The Mission of Deeds annual linen drive will be held the weekend of 1-27th & 1-28th 2018 The truck will be available after all masses. This year they are giving each client, for each bed, a set of sheets; even if they need to purchase them with donated funds. “Gently used” sheet, blankets & comforters will be accepted but our preference is new All gently used linens of all kinds, (even if they look great), are washed and ironed by a commercial laundry service before going on our shelves for distribute on to clients. Please use this list of requested items: - New Only - Bed pillows - Sheets, Blankets or Comforters = Twin Full & Queen ( Please no King) - Towels – bath, hand, facecloths, dish towels

A note of thanks to the parishioners of St. Athanasius Parish for your support on my Eagle Project . Your generosity allowed us to create the walkway to Sawtelle House. Thank You, Sam Barrette 4

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2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time A lot of organizations require volunteer time: schools, PTAs, Scout programs, leadership training programs. Others depend on their membership to volunteer: parish, clubs, community organizations, food kitchens, theater groups, choirs, etc. Someone has to get involved if these cultural, educational and religious groups are to provide the services and programs that benefit so many people. Helping hands make for handy help. Serving others is an expression of faith and a practical expression of love. Many people say that they get so much from volunteering and helping others. It’s easy to make a difference in someone’s life and offer a bit of reassurance, help and hope. It’s a gift that comes back to us a hundred times over. Service is not limited to helping the community, but also extends to our own family and neighbors. Washing dishes or cleaning up the yard, or giving someone a ride, or sharing a meal contribute to making life easier and less of a burden. These unexpected and random acts of kindness connect us to each other and give everyone a sense of belonging. That’s a gift that lasts all year long.

~James Gaffney, © St. George Publishing

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Parish Staff

Witness to Life Rally St . Stephen Parish, Framingham MA Thursday, Jan. 18, 7:00PM – 9:00

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

All are invited to help launch the Witness to Life pilgrimage at a Rally with Bishop Mark O’Connell, the Catholic band Delmore, prayer and adoration, plus two dynamic pro-life speakers: Sarah Mary Toce (Director of the New England Life and Leadership Project) and Dr. Paul Gondreau, Professor of theology at Providence College, and father of Dominic Gondreau, the young boy with cerebral palsy who was embraced by Pope Francis on Easter Sunday, 2013. For more information on this free event, contact Margaret Wakelee at [email protected]

Parochial Vicar………………………..Reverend Patrick Armano [email protected] Permanent Deacon………………………….Deacon Neil Sumner [email protected] Permanent Deacon…………..….………… Deacon Matt Baltier [email protected] Administrative Office Manager………………. Kerry Basford [email protected] Director of Religious Ed……………………………….. Jo-Ann Rossi [email protected]

POWR Winter Clothing Drive

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

The Reading POWR group welcomed a family of three adult male Ethiopian refugees on December 20, and has been helping the family to learn about life in the U.S. They are in desperate need of warm clothing.

Business Manager……………………………………...Janine Castro [email protected] Administrative Assistant ……………………….. Luann Barretto [email protected] Youth Ministry……………………………………….Brad Agostinelli [email protected]

T HE FAMILY INCLUDES A RESPECTED TRIBAL ELDER , HIS YOUNG A LL HAVE SPENT THE LAST TWELVE YEARS IN A REFUGEE CAMP IN K ENYA , HOPING FOR A PERMANENT HOME WHERE THEY COULD LIVE IN PEACE AND SAFETY . M OVING FROM K ENYA TO THE U.S. HAS BEEN A BIG ADJUSTMENT , ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS SO COLD ! T HE R EADING POWR GROUP ADULT SON , AND A NEPHEW .

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

IS LOOKING FOR DONATIONS OF USED OR NEW CLOTHING TO HELP OUR NEW FRIENDS STAY WARM .

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

FOLLOWING ( ALL SIZES FOR MEN ):

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Please place items in bucket labeled “Winter Clothes” located in the back alcove of the church.

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