May 15, 2016 Pentecost Sunday 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 - Friday 9am-4pm www.StAthanasiusReading.org [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ StAthanasiusReading

Phone: 781-944-0330 Fax: 781-944-1266

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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May 15, 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, May 14 4pm Joseph Mastrocola Sunday, May 15 9am Mass for the People of St. Athanasius 11am Giuseppe Quagliato & Amelia Susi Monday, May 16 9am Barbara Pickard Tuesday, May 17 9am Helen P Murphy Memorial Mass Wednesday, May 18 9am Anthony Rickley Thursday, May 19 9am Deceased Member of Litterio & Shine Families 6:30pm Adoration Friday, May 20 9am Fr Richard Bitalo Memorial Mass Saturday, May 21 4pm Mass for the People of St. Athanasius Sunday, May 22 9am Mass 11am William & Anne Nee Memorial Mass

S CRIPTURE

FOR THE WEEK OF

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., Edie Barbieri, 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, Evelyn Basso, Sean T,Diann

M AY 15

These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until Sunday, June 5th. Call the office or email [email protected] to add or renew your loved ones on the list.

15 SUN Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Ez 37:114/Jl 3:1-5/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39; Day: Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26 16 Mon Jas 3:13-18/Mk 9:14-29 17 Tue Jas 4:1-10/Mk 9:30-37 18 Wed Jas 4:13-17/Mk 9:38-40 19 Thu Jas 5:1-6/Mk 9:41-50 20 Fri Jas 5:9-12/Mk 10:1-12 21 Sat Jas 5:13-20/Mk 10:13-16 22 SUN Prv 8:22-31/Rom 5:1-5/Jn 16:12-15

M EETINGS & E VENTS

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June Events Mark your calendars Summer Pizza Party Kickoff – Saturday June 25th after the 4:00 pm Mass, with Games and Entertainment for the kids Pilgrimage to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and the Holy Door of Mercy – Sunday June 26th More information on these events in the coming weeks Religious Education Registration is now open for the 2016-2017 school year.

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.

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.

IN HONOR OF PRIEST APPRECATION DAY PLEASE JOIN US IN HONORING OUR PASTOR FR. COLARUSSO JUNE 5th AFTER THE 9:00 MASS FOR A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AFTER THE 11:00 MASS FOR A LUNCHEON

Marriage Banns III Matthew Cecchini and Mariella Fodera

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration at St. Athanasius

LET US GIVE THANKS FOR THESE WONDERFUL MEN OF GOD. Hosted by the Ladies Sodality and Men’s Prayer Group

Every Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm With Confession 3

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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.

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. Saint Joseph School is accredited by the NEASC and has a long tradition of academic excellence rooted in the Catholic faith. Our students are provided with a well rounded education that promotes individual responsibility, hard work, honesty, discipline, and commitment to the service of others in the spirit of the Gospel. Saint Joseph School provides our children with a safe environment where they can develop their faith, learning to use their minds well, make good decisions, and develop their unique skills and talents as they journey towards young adulthood. 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

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May 15, 2016 ST. ATHANASIUS AND ST. AGNES YOUTH MINISTRY OFFERINGS • Bottles and cans sorting and organizing volunteer opportunity ο Saturday, May 14th at 8-11am (length depends on how many volunteers there are) in the St. Athanasius parking lot ο Youth and adults are welcome to volunteer, please sign up to do so with Brad beforehand • Cor Unum Meal Center ο The dates for our next visits to serve dinner at Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence are Saturdays, 5/28 and 6/25. 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 ME BY FRIDAYS, 5/20 and 6/17. SPACE IS VERY LIMITED. • Teen Encounter ο 9th and 10th graders are invited to participate in this retreat at St. Basil's Salvatorian Center in Methuen. Give Jesus a real opportunity to work in your life and learn about the beauty, truth, and love that He has given us in the Catholic Church. See more information at http://teenencounter.org/. ο Dates: May 20-22 • 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. This is free of charge. • 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. Brad Agostinelli Youth Minister St. Athanasius Catholic Church - Archdiocese of Boston Cell: 585-200-2831 Office: 781-944-0330 [email protected] Follow St. Athanasius and St. Agnes Youth Ministry on: 4 Facebook and Instagram

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Fr Colarusso and Deacon Neil lead children in the Crowning of Mary

St. Athanasius Parish Outreach We are expanding our outreach efforts so that we may better assist those in our community who may need a helping hand in a variety of ways. We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to assist in the following ways: ♦ ♦ ♦

Drive parishioners to church Prepare meals Visit parishioners who may be unable to attend church ♦ Bake desserts for the Sawtelle Hospice House Please let us know if you can provide any of these important services. If you are already on the Hospice House dessert list, you do not need to volunteer for that effort again since we already have your contact information. Please contact Ellen Terry at [email protected] or 781-944-5431 to volunteer for any of these programs. THANK YOU!

Al-Anon Family Group Meeting If someone's drinking is bothering you, please join us at our weekly 7:30 pm, Wednesday night, Pathways To Serenity, Al-Anon Family Group Meeting which is held in the St. Athanasius Parish Activity Center across the parking lot from the church. We will share with you our experience, strength and hope and you will find your life will improve whether the alcoholic continues drinking or not. Our fellowship is for you the friends and relatives of Alcoholics and our fellowship is free.

Society of St Vincent de Paul Times are tough for some of our parish families. We can help them with food, from being evicted, with heating and keeping their lights on. If you or someone you know needs help, please call us at 781-2588767.

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Parish Staff

Unforgettable Roots & Rituals Pilgrimage to France & Ireland - October 1 –13, 2016

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

Family Rosary is planning their annual pilgrimage: from Lourdes for a visit to Notre Dame de Garrison, onto Le Mans where we will take in St. Julien’s Cathedral and the Blessed Basil Moreau Shrine; continuing on to Mont St. Michel and Normandy. Then we are on to Paris, Montparnasse Tower, and Versailles Palace and Garden. We continue our pilgrimage heading to Ireland where we have a Day of Reflection at the Father Peyton Centre and visit Galway and the Knock Shrine and these are just the highlights! We will celebrate Mass and pray the Rosary daily. Trip includes hotel accommodations for 11 nights, 11 breakfasts, 7 table d’hôte dinners, lunch and tasting at a winery, guided tours, and much more. For complete details go to www.FamilyRosary.org/Events or contact Ann Melanson at [email protected] or via phone at 508-238-4095 x2023.

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]

Thank You From HAWC (Healing Abuse Working for Change) Thank you so much for your recent in-kind donation of body products, which we received on 3/24/2016. Your generous gifts will provide a necessary comfort to our clients as they take the steps to remove domestic violence from their lives. We are so grateful for community members like you who support us and the people we serve.

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As HAWC strives to provide the most comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence in 23 cities and towns across the North Shore, we rely on gifts such as yours to help us take care of those in need.

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

You have made a direct impact on a person who is affected by domestic abuse. Thank you so much for your support.

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