May 14, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Easter Sunday Mass: Vigil 4pm; 9am, 11am Daily Mass: Mon - Fri: 9am Morning Prayer 8:45am

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First Saturday Mass: 9am

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, PFC Michael Goddard, Chaplain Tom Whiteman, Brian Basso US. Army

Saturday, May 13 4:00pm Thorrnton & Peters Family Sunday, May 14 9:00am Anna Follo 11:00am Mass for the People of St.Athanasius Monday, May 15 9:00am Maria Cota - Month’s Mind Mass Tuesday, May 16 9:00am Fr. Arthur Calter Wednesday, May 17 9:00am Mass Thursday, May 18 9:00am Anthony Rickley 6:30pm Adoration Friday, May 19 9:00am Mary Cavedon Saturday, May 20 4:00pm Regina Masiello Sunday, May 21 9:00am Mass for the People of St.Athanasius 11:00am Robert Gibbons 1yr Memorial Mass

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, Flora T, Danny, Dina Luongo, Tim I, Beth O, Anne Bernadette, Caroline, Steve R, The Nowicki, Jon S, Scott, Trudy, Carla, Patrick M, Matthew, Paula, Marie M, Julius L, Barbara, Gil, Sheila S, Bob C, Rose, Dom, Daniel, Alison, Paige Goulet, Martha K, Sandra Cadigan, Lindsey, Matt & Chloe, Margie M, Kelly G, Frank G, Ben Goodhue, Jeff Eble, Peter, James B, Ann Kiley, Kelleigh G, John M, Christine M, Sheila D, Jay Delaney, Brian, Sue, Catelyn, , Richard Rossi, Dorothea Golini, Dotty Dillon, Danielle ,Nicole, Carol, Claire These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until Sunday, June 4th . Call the office or email [email protected] to add or renew a name of your loved ones on the list.

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Mass Attendance 455 Confirmation Attendance (Friday Eve) 420 First Collection: $6342 Second Collection $2057

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MOM, MARY AND MOTHER CHURCH - HONOR THEM THIS MAY

May is a beautiful and joyful month for us as Catholics. It is a month of devotion to our Blessed Mother Mary as well as traditionally honoring all mothers. It’s also a prime time for us to recognize the maternity of the church — after all, how often do we refer to her as Mother Church? Family has and always will play a part in a healthy society and equally true is the role the church plays in a healthy family life. Just as our mothers and Blessed mother are always there for us, so too is the church by always guiding us to find our place in Gods family. Our Blessed Mother supports our faith, creates a home for us in the church and leads us to a closer relationship with her son, Jesus. Her great love for God allowed her to give her life completely to his will. Her loving obedience created the possibility for the birth of Jesus and was the avenue for God to give the world our Savior. The month of May reminds us that just as we come from families and need the love and support we find there, we likewise are a part of the family of God, and have an important place in the family of the church. We would all do well, to rededicate ourselves to more family time in this month of May. Equally important and just as needed is for families to take up again the practice of regular (weekly) attendance at Mass, and greater participation in the life of the church. In keeping with the celebration of the Month of Mary, let’s try to honor and emulate her in our daily lives. If you are a mother… serve your family selflessly. Abandon your motherly worries to God. Bear frustrations, pains and disappointments with grace. Praise God for your blessings. As Jesus lay dying on the cross he gifted us with his own mother so look to Mary as your mother. After all… Where would any of us be without a mother? Let’s be sure to express our love and gratitude this May not only to our moms, but also to our ‘Mothers,’ Mary and the Church. Catholicanchor.org/Archbishop Paul Etienne

OUR LADY OF FATIMA’S 100TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY ! The Fatima apparitions as we know them, became renowned for the prophecies, secrets and miracles associated with them. A century later, they are still the subject of intense wonder and interest. Please check the back of the church as you exit for booklets on Fatima’s 100th year anniversary . 3

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PARISH NEWS

Saint Athanasius’ Volunteer Appreciation Dinner! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In appreciation for the time and talent that you have volunteered to the parish, we want to invite you and a guest out for a night of wining and dining! Saturday, June 17, 2017 6:00pm Elks Lodge 63 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA, 01880 Dinner Catered by Spinelli’s ~ Dancing ~ DJ!

We need an accurate headcount. Kindly RSVP to [email protected]

Congratulations !!! To our 2017 Confirmandi who were sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit on Friday May, 5th. Thank You to all who made this a beautiful ceremony ! Photos to Follow

Follow up photos !!! 2nd Grade Religious Ed Class !! Congratulations again on your 1st Holy Communion ! A big thank you, to JoAnn Rossi , Staff , Catechists and Parents for making this day memorable !

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COMMUNITY NEWS St. Athanasius and St. Agnes Youth Ministry WE NEED VOLUNTEERS for events listed Please contact Brad Agostonelli , Youth Minister Cell: 585-200-2831 Office: 781-944-0330 [email protected]

Mother's Day weekend flower bouquet fundraiser Our youth ministry program will be running our annual Mother's Day weekend bouquet fundraiser to help support our offerings for teens in Reading and the surrounding area. We will be selling flower bouquets for $6 each (cash only) after Mass on 5/13 and 5/14. We need teens to work at the tables to help sell for 30 minutes after each Mass.

Bottles and Cans Sorting Saturday, 5/27 at 8-11am. We need adults and youth volunteers .The money from the deposits for the bottles and cans comes back to St. Athanasius Parish.

Cor Unum Meal Center Our next visits to serve dinner at Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence are on Saturdays 5/27, 6/24, 7/29, and 8/19. These trips are open to ages 13 and up.We will meet at 315pm in the St. Athanasius Parish Center and return to Reading around 730 or 8pm.

PLEASE RSVP TO BRAD ONE WEEK BEFOREHAND.

Confirmation Reunion Congratulations to our 10th grade class who received the sacrament of Confirmation on 5/5 ! To Help these teens continue their faith journey together we are having a Confirmation Reunion on Sunday 6/25. We invite all teens at St. Athanasius who were confirmed to join us at the 9am Mass and for food and drinks after in the Parish Center .If any 10th graders would like to serve as a lector, bring up the gifts or help with the collection contact Brad

Music Ministry 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].

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration at St. Athanasius Every Thursday from

Donation Opportunities for Special Items

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1 Month of Altar candles

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Flowers for the week

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Bread & Wine for the week

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The Marian Apparitions

Parish Staff

Video Series

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

St. Theresa in North Reading will be showing videos of Marian Apparitions in the 20th Century. The videos will be shown in the parish center on Friday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30PM The videos will be shown first followed by a group discussion. For info call Denis at 978-664-4881. June 16 July 14 August 11 September 15 October 13

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

Apparition at Fatima Portugal Betania, “Hill of Redemption” Akita, Japan, “Land of Grace” Rwanda, “Kibeho 1989” Medjugorje, “Beyond the Field”

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

St. Theresa of Lisieux, 63 Winter St., North Reading

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

HOLY HOUR

Business Manager……………………………………...Janine Castro [email protected]

May 17th , Wed 7:00 PM Saint Agnes Church

Administrative Assistant ……………………….. Luann Barretto [email protected] Youth Ministry……………………………………….Brad Agostinelli [email protected] Religious Ed Administrative Assistant …..Michele Barrette [email protected]

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