May 21, 2017 Sixth Sunday of Easter Sunday Mass: Vigil 4pm; 9am, 11am Daily Mass: Mon - Fri: 9am Morning Prayer 8:45am

St. Athanasius Church 300 Haverhill St, Reading, 01867 Monday - Friday 9am-4pm www.StAthanasiusReading.org [email protected] Facebook:

Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm Confessions Available

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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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May 21, 2017

Please pray for our military and civilians who defend our freedom, especially: 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 Monday, May 22 9:00am Lou Rongo Tuesday, May 23 9:00am Msgr. John Regan Wednesday, May 24 9:00am Lawrence Grant Thursday, May 25 9:00am Mass 6:00pm Ascension Mass Friday, May 26 9:00am Nancy Cepas Saturday, May 27 4:00pm Virginia & Damon Murray Sunday, May 28 9:00am Mass for the People of St.Athanasius 11:00am Anthony Zecchino 18yr Memorial Mass

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

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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M EETINGS & E VENTS S CRIPTURE

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Scripture for the week of May 21, 2017 21 SUN Acts 14:15-21 22 Mon Acts 23 Tue Acts 24 Wed Acts 25 Thu Acts 26 Fri Acts 27 Sat Acts 28 SUN Acts 11a

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May 21, 2017

6th Sunday of Easter It’s easy to take things for granted. Good food, a great family, a loving spouse, an outstanding school or a wonderful community all suffer from the same disease: familiarity. These things are a part of our life everyday and after a while, we fail to notice just how special and important they are. It sometimes takes a visitor’s appreciation to jolt us out of our complacency and to rekindle our gratitude for the blessings that we have. Take faith, for example. When religious practice settles into a routine, it can become just one more thing on a To-Do list. It no longer impresses, or motivates or inspires. Pretty soon, we can find ourselves going through the motions of prayer and sacrament, focused more on what else we need to do rather than on what God wants us to do. Family life is even more vulnerable. It’s easy to see just the faults and failings of those who are closest to us. But there is so much more to know and love and do. Family life and marriage is so much better when each family member actively participates, contributing something to an atmosphere of love and acceptance, support and growth. Don’t hold back, waiting for the right moment, or the best opportunity or for someone else to make the first move or offer an apology. Do something today, right now and see your spouse and your family as the blessing they really are. ~James Gaffney, © 2008 Karides Lic. to St. George Publishing

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Looking for teachers for the upcoming Fall school year for grades 1-6. If you are interested in teaching, please contact Jo-Ann Rossi at 1-781-944-0330 at ext. 14

Registration is open for the 2017-2018 school year Forms were emailed to all Religious Ed Families. If you did not receive an email please call the office at 781-944-0330. Forms are also available on our website at www.stathanasiusreading.org

All teachers will save 25% off their tuition cost.

Thursday May 25th is a Holy Day of Obligation Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Mass will be a “ Sung” Mass at 6pm

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May 21, 2017

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]

Follow up photos !!! To our 2017 Confirmation Ceremony Congratulations again on receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit! A big thank you to Bishop Mark O’Connell for making Friday, May 5th a memorable experience for our children.

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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]

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].

Communion Videos are in !!! 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 781-258-8767.

Grade 2 Parents, if you ordered a DVD please come to the office between 9am 4pm to pick it up

Donation Opportunities for Special Items

Coffee Hour We need hosts for May 28th - June Contact Sophie at 781-9449085 or sign up in the Parish Center.

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May 21, 2017

Parish Staff

Annual Fundraiser for Hallmark Health VNA and Hospice

Pastor ………………………………. Reverend Darin V. Colarusso [email protected] Parochial Vicar………………………..Reverend Patrick Armano [email protected]

Hallmark Health VNA and Hospice in Malden will hold its annual fundraiser event on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Anthony’s of Malden, 105 Canal Street in Malden at 6:30pm. The event will include live and silent auction, raffles, buffet, entertainment and more. There are sporting tickets, theatre tickets, weekend get-a-ways, jewelry items and so much more! Come join in a night of fun to help support a worthy cause. All proceeds will go to their Maternal/Child Health Program and their Palliative Care Program.

Permanent Deacon………………………….Deacon Neil Sumner [email protected] Permanent Deacon…………..….………...Deacon Matt Baltier [email protected] Administrative Office Manager………………. Kerry Laurenza [email protected] Coordinator of Religious Ed……………………….. Jo-Ann Rossi [email protected] Music Director..………………………………………..John Donovan [email protected]

Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online at www.hallmarkhealthhomecare.org (click on fundraiser icon) or

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

Janet Perault Program Development Coordinator telephone (781) 338-7902 [email protected]

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

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