June 12, 2016 Eleventh 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

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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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June 12, 2016

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, June 11 4pm Clara Scalesse Sunday, June 12 9am Mass for the People of St. Athanasius 11am Anne O’Brien 20th Memorial Anniversary Monday, June 13 9am Intercession of St. Anthony - Mass for the People of St. Athanasius Tuesday, June 14 9am Violet & Charles Petrousky Wednesday, June 15 9am Raffaelle & Amelia D’Attorre Thursday, June 16 9am Msgr John Regan Birthday Memorial 6:30pm Adoration Friday, June 17 9am Mass Saturday, June 18 4pm Mass for the People of St. Athanasius Sunday, June 19 9am John Cronin 11am Jeannine C Ryan Memorial Mass

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, Evelyn Basso, Sean T, Dianne

One month of Altar Candles in honor of the Cuscuna’s 25th Anniversary

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These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until Sunday, July 3rd. Call the office or email [email protected] to add or renew your loved ones on the list.

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M EETINGS & E VENTS Monday, June 13

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Reading Food Pantry June donation suggestions: Mayonnaise, juice boxes, sugar, shampoo, soap, detergent, toilet paper, Kleenex, and paper towels (non-food items cannot be purchased with food stamps) Cash Donations are appreciated

W EEKLY O FFERTORY Mass Attendance: 504 First Collection: $6254 Propagation of the Faith: $2290 Next week: Deficit Reduction 2

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F ROM THE PASTOR A huge word of gratitude goes out to the Ladies' Sodality and Men's Group, in particular to Mary Anne and Dino Cuscuna, for transforming what was advertised as a simple "priest appreciation day" into a wonderful acknowledgement of my 10th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination. To those who volunteered in any way and to those who donated all those items too diverse to mention, but too special not to notice: Thank You!! Last Sunday was an interesting day to mark milestones. Ten years as a priest and six years as your pastor--my first "term" completed and a second one beginning. Though not the greatest level of experience, it is an accomplishment that marks a transition away from being "new," which carries with it somehow a forward looking focus rather than one that sits in the past. Another transition occurred last week, too. I drove down to Otis Air National Guard Base for the first time to begin my work there as the only priest-chaplain in the Massachusetts Air National Guard (not Army Guard and not the Air Force Reserve, of which I was previously a member). My hope is that this will allow me to be a better chaplain to our military members while, also, more effectively balancing my pastor and chaplain duties. By way of explanation, being a chaplain means that I am in uniform as I serve as a priest to Catholics in the Guard while always being available to provide spiritual care and advice to anyone in uniform regardless of their faith. I do wear vestments when I say Mass, but NO, I do not get to fly....those days are a lot further back in the rear view mirror than my entrance into the priesthood!

Friday June 24th

Saturday June 25th

Men’s Grill Night

Summer Kickoff

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Pizza Party and Ice Cream Sundaes Open to all ages

Grilled Meat & cigars Starts at 6 pm Bring Beverages Donations Welcome

After the 4 pm Mass

Sunday June 26th Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Cathedral of Holy Cross

Bus departs @ 1:15 pm from St. Athanasius Parking Lot

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$20 per person includes bus and catered lunch

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Thank you Father Colarusso for 10 years of service in the priesthood!

Looking for teachers for the upcoming school year in the fall for all grades. If you are interested in teaching, please contact Jo-Ann Rossi at 1-781-944-0330 at ext. 14 All teachers will save 25% off their tuition cost. Join us for Eucharistic Adoration at St. Athanasius Every Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm With Confession

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. If you register before June 17th, you save $50.

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YOUTH MINISTRY BRAD AGOSTINELLI - YOUTH MINISTER, [email protected] • Confirmation reunion/summer kickoff event ο On Saturday, June 25th there is a summer kickoff event at St. Athanasius after the 4pm Mass. As part of the celebration, it is a Confirmation reunion as well. ο We invite all teens but especially those teens who were confirmed this spring to attend the 4pm Mass and the event afterwards. ο We'd like teens who were just confirmed this past April to serve as the lectors and help with the offering and bringing up the gifts during the 4pm Mass. ο After Mass, there will be food along with Kan Jam and Corn Hole games. ο Please let Brad know if you're available to serve in a role during the 4pm Mass on Saturday, June 25th. • Cor Unum Meal Center ο The dates for our next visits to serve dinner at Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence are Saturdays 6/18, 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 FRIDAYS 6/10, 7/15, and 8/12 respectively. SPACE IS VERY LIMITED. • LIFT Worship Night ο Tuesday, June 21st at St. William Church in Tewksbury at 7-9pm ο This is an opportunity to worship God with music and other middle and high school Catholic teens in our area. Praying in this way together with others can be a moving experience in our relationships with Jesus and can really energize our faith lives. ο We'll meet at the St. Athanasius parking lot to carpool at 6:30pm and be back to St. Athanasius by 9:30pm. ο Please sign up with Brad by Monday, June 13th. • Mini-Golf Outing at Kimball Farms ο Join us as we go to Kimball Farms for a round of mini-golf. 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 6:30-8:30pm 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 • 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 instrumented are invited to participate in the mass choir at St. Athanasius. Please contact Music Director John Donovan for more information: [email protected].

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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 July & 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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