July 3, 2016 Fourteenth 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 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.

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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

Saturday, July 2 9am First Saturday Mass 4pm Mass Sunday, July 3 9am Mass for the People of St. Athanasius 11am Salvatore Attachi & Catherine & Rocco Calutti Monday, July 4 9am Capt. Michael Baltier with gratitude for his service and for all those currently serving Tuesday, July 5 9am Mary Cavedon Wednesday, July 6 9am Mass Thursday, July 7 9am Mass 6:30pm Adoration Friday, July 8 9am Lydia Zizza Saturday, July 9 4pm Benedict Marcella 18th Anniversary Mass Sunday, July 10 9am Mass for the People of St. Athanasius 11am Stephanie Saulnier 1 yr Anniversary, Albert Lombardo, John Tobin Birthday Memorial

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., Paula, Mike, David, Bubba Toussaint, Joan D, Nana K., Remo, Katie Willenborg, Denise, Josephine, Sammy, Guarino Family, Joan B, Kevin G., Brian, Sue, 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, Bill, Sean T, Dianne, Bob L, Flora T, Danny

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M EETINGS & E VENTS Monday, July 4

Office Closed

Saturday, July 9

Youth Ministry Mini Golf Outing - Kimball Farms

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Reading Food Pantry July donation suggestions: Mayonnaise, juice boxes, sugar, shampoo, soap, detergent, toilet paper, Kleenex, and paper towels

W EEKLY O FFERTORY Mass Attendance: 403 First Collection: $5903 Peter’s Pence: $1189 Next Week: Deficit Reduction

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Pilgrimage to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross

Religious Education Registration is now open for the 2016-2017 school year. Forms were emailed to all current Religious Education families. Forms are also available in the back of the Church or can be downloaded from our website www.stathanasiusreading.org. You can also stop by the office to register. Please register ASAP. Because we have to order books .

THANK YOU ! Pilgrimage to Fatima & Santiago Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions - February 16-23, 2017 Baton Passing 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]

Bob Cater, Plant Manager Emeritus passes the baton to current Plant Manager Steve Flannery. After 43 years of service, Bob is going part-time.

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YOUTH MINISTRY

Successful Welcome for Summer

BRAD AGOSTINELLI - YOUTH MINISTER, [email protected] • Mini-Golf Outing at Kimball Farms ο Join us as we go to Kimball Farms for a round of minigolf. We'll meet at St. Athanasius at 5pm. Adult volunteers are needed to serve as drivers and chaperones. ο Dates: Saturday, July 9th at 5-8:30pm • Food and Faith ο Enjoy a summer night with friends, food, and field games (Kan Jam, Corn Hole, Whiffleball, etc.). Dinner and dessert will be provided. ο Dates: Fridays July 15th and August 12th at 6:308:30pm ο Location: Back porch at St. Athanasius Parish Office • Trivia Series ο Play on a team with your friends against other teens in a trivia contest for prizes. Topics include sports, geography, movies/music, history, Catholicism, and others. Dinner will be provided. ο Dates: Wednesdays July 20th, August 3rd, and August 17th at 6:30-8:30pm ο Location: St. Athanasius Parish Center • Cor Unum Meal Center ο The dates for our next visits to serve dinner at Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence are Saturdays 7/23 and 8/20. Our trips are open to ages 13 and up. ο Meet at 3:15pm in the St. Athanasius Parish Center and return around 7 or 8pm. ο PLEASE RSVP TO BRAD BY FRIDAY 7/15 or 8/12 respectively. SPACE IS VERY LIMITED. • 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 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].

St. Athanasius families celebrated the first official weekend of summer with good food and great company this past weekend.

Brad Agostinelli Youth Minister St. Athanasius Catholic Church - Archdiocese of Boston 4

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St Joseph School Accepting Registration Saint Joseph Elementary School in Wakefield is currently accepting registration for our 3/4 day, and full day Early Childhood Program, full day kindergarten and Grades one through Grade 8. Registration forms are located on our website stjosephschoolwakefield.org Please contact Alayne Flynn or Dr. Joseph Sullivan for further information at 781-245-2081 or the Early Childhood Program 781-245-0796.

Jewelry Donations Wanted Do you have jewelry (new, old, in-between) you wish to donate? Now is a great time! We are looking for donations now to get a jump start on our annual Christmas Faire held in November. We are also interested in anything to display jewelry on, jewelry cases to sell, and boxes. Feel free to call Joanne Fitzpatrick at 781-942-0983.

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

Monthly Bereavement Support Group Offered by: VNA of Middlesex-East and Visiting Nurse Hospice nd Date: 2 Thursday of each month Time: 1:00 pm -2:30 pm Location: Lexington Community Center 39 Marrett Rd., Lexington MA 02421 This is an open and on-going support group for adults, facilitated by Laura Cavicchio, Sawtelle Family Hospice Chaplain and Bereavement Counselor. For further information, please call Alicia Grunes RN at 781-698-4847 or [email protected] 6 Sponsored by the Town of Lexington

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Parish Staff Pastor ………………………………. Reverend Darin V. Colarusso [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………………….. 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] Administrative Assistant ……………………….. Luann Barretto [email protected] Youth Ministry……………………………………….Brad Agostinelli [email protected]

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