May 6, 2018 Sunday Mass: Vigil 4:00pm; 9:00am, 11:00am Weekday Mass: 9:00am - Except Wednesday Morning Prayer 8:45am Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm Confessions Available First Saturday Mass: 9:00am
St. Athanasius Church 300 Haverhill St, Reading, 01867 Monday - Friday 9am-4pm www.StAthanasiusReading.org
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Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:153:45pm and during Eucharistic Adoration. Baptism: Celebrated the 3rd Sunday at 2pm. 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, CPL.Brenden Amico, Justin Whitmarsh, PFC Michael Goddard, Chaplain Tom Whiteman, Brian Basso US. Army, USMC Captain Zachary Johnson,LCPL Dean Lepore
Saturday, May 5 9:00am First Saturday Mass 4:00pm Mass for the People Sunday, May 6 9:00am Frank DelGreco Birthday Memorial 11:00am John Brian Fields Memorial Monday, May 7 9:00am Margaret O’Connell Memorial Tuesday, May 8 9:00am Mark Cuoco Memorial Thursday, May 10 Noon Louise & Fred Resca Birthday Memorial 6:30pm The Acension of The Lord Friday, May 11 9:00am Jeanne Martin 20 Year Memorial Saturday, May 12 4:00pm Mass for the People Sunday, May 13 9:00am Anna Follo Memorial 11:00am Charles McKenney Memorial
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, Dina Luongo, Anne B,Katy, Bernadette, Bryan, Guarino Family, Robert D, Richard D, Steve R, Nowicki family, Scott, Trudy, Carla, Patrick M, Matthew, Paula, Marie M, Sheila S, Bob C, Rose, Dom, Daniel, Sandra Cadigan, Lindsey, Matt & Chloe, Margie M, Kelly G, Frank G, Ben Goodhue, Jeff Eble, Peter, James B, John M, Christine M, Sheila D, Richard Rossi, Dottie Dillon, Richard, Andrew, Thomas, Anna W, Mary M, Terry G, Larry Y, Marion M, Phil T, Beth O, Denise S, Martha K, Noreen, Rosemary, Heather, Anne Marie, Barbara G, Tim Ervin and family, Barbara, Daniel, Asher, Brian,Caitlyn, Sue, Jill, Frank Thomas, Ryan Smith, Johnson Family, Elliott Family, Olivia Harper Johnson, Malin Family, Danny, Joan.B, Josephine.S, Bob Curran, David W, Morgan L, Enzo, David, Chip Case, Ed. S, Frank F ,Eddie, Ed .S, Marie M, Stephen O’Neill, Maddy M, Elijah & Family, Joel Rivera , Baby Wally, Diane S , Nancy, Costa Family, David Brey , Holly Benson, Pitman Family
SPECIAL DONATIONS: Altar Flowers : In Memory of Frank DelGreco Week of 5-5-18 In Memory of Stephen Canty Week of 5-12-18
These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until Sunday, June 3rd - Call the office or email
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Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17 Acts 16:11-15/Jn 15:26—16:4a Acts 16:22-34/Jn 16:5-11 Acts 17:15, 22—18:1/Jn 16:12-15 Acts 1:1-11/ Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13/Mk 16:1520 Acts 18:9-18/Jn 16:20-23 Acts 18:23-28/Jn 16:23b-28 Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26/1 Jn 4:11-16/Jn 17:11b-19
Mass Attendance Last Week: 446 Confirmation Attendance: 450 Last Week Offertory: $ 5820 2nd Collection :Propagation of the Faith : $2205 Confirmation Collection : $187
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Parish Happenings !!!!
SATURDAY NIGHT CLUB NEWS
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Saturday Night Club is a community outreach endeavor, sponsored by St. Athanasius and is open to ALL so please PASS THE WORD about our group . We meet every 3rd Saturday of the Month.
May 12th, Saturday 8:00 - 11:00am Please call the office to sign up to help 781-944-0330 The Parish still Invites an adult volunteer to come forward to help Larry with monthly coordination
Upcoming events include: Trivia/Pizza Night -May 19, 6:30-9:00 - $5.00 pp. (You need not have a team to participate)-PRIZES will be awarded to winners. Sea Glass Creations – June 16th - signup will be online soon For more information, please contact Jody Roffi
[email protected] 781-942-1841 or call the office at 781-944-0330.
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION JOIN US The Ascension of the Lord Thursday May 10, 2018 Masses are as follows 12:00pm 6:30 pm ** There will be no 9:00am Daily Mass
Attention ... All Religious Ed Families registration is NOW open for the 2018-2019 school year ! If you need a form please call the office at 781-944-0330. In addition: Forms and payments can be made on our website at www.stathanasiusreading.org once there ,you can download the form, copy and paste it to word to fill it in and email back to
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YOUTH MINISTRY Led by Brad Agostonelli please contact him Cell: 585-200-2831 Office: 781-944-0330 Fax: 781-944-1266
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FAMILY MASS (Please Note Mass time change for May) Our next Family Mass is May 20th at 11:00am For our Family Masses we seek teens and youth to help by serving as lectors for the readings, bringing up the gifts, and assisting with the offering collection.
Join us for Eucharistic Adoration at St. Athanasius
MOTHERS DAY FUNDRAISER Flower bouquet fundraiser after all Masses on the weekend of May 12th & 13th with Brad. This fundraiser helps support our Catholic youth ministry program here in Reading. We need teen volunteers to help sell flower bouquets for 30 minutes after each Mass . This time can be used for Confirmation preparation service hours.
Every Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm With Confession 3
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COMMUNITY NEWS May 6 ~ Sixth Sunday of Easter
Reading Food Pantry Mail Carriers Collection Saturday, May 12, 2018
Today’s Scriptures give us a message that is loud and clear: “Let us love one another. . .” and “This is my commandment, love one another.” The love that we share is not our own, but rather it is the love God has for us. Love is a powerful means of evangelization. The love of a faithful disciple draws people to Jesus Christ. So, let’s take the scripture to heart this week and extend the love of God to others.
We need your help for the annual collection of groceries by the Reading Mail Carriers. Volunteers are needed to sort and store the thousands of items that are received. The majority of volunteers will be needed in the afternoon and early evening. Please arriving between 2 and 6 PM and if you can stay at least to 8 PM. Whether you can give a couple of hours or several hours we will gladly welcome you ! Thank you, Charlotte Harlan - Phyllis and Bruce Maxwell Food Pantry phone: 781 944 8486
Honoring Our Patron Saint Athanasius, whose feast day was May 2nd. St. Athanasius led a tumultuous but dedicated life of service to the Church. He was the great champion of the faith against the widespread heresy of Arianism, the teaching by Arius that Jesus was not truly divine. The vigor of his writings earned him the title of Doctor of the Church. Born of a Christian family in Alexandria, Egypt, and given a classical education, Athanasius became secretary to Alexander, the bishop of Alexandria, entered the priesthood and was eventually named bishop himself. His predecessor, Alexander, had been an outspoken critic of a new movement growing in the East— Arianism. When Athanasius assumed his role as bishop of Alexandria, he continued the fight against Arianism. At first, it seemed that the battle would be easily won. However, this did not prove to be the case because five times Athanasius was exiled for his defense of the doctrine, of Christ’s divinity. It was only during one period of his life, he enjoyed 10 years of relative peace—reading, writing, and promoting the Christian life . St. Athanasius suffered many trials but was given the grace to remain strong against what probably seemed at times to be insurmountable opposition. He defended the true faith regardless of the cost to himself. In today’s world we may experience this same call to remain true to our faith, no matter what.
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6th Sunday of Easter Overused and misunderstood, love has become a synonym for like, enjoy, desire, and want. We love everything from a new restaurant, to a pair of shoes, to people we admire. But to really love means more than just liking someone, or enjoying his or her company. Love means sacrifice and commitment and change. It means we give of ourselves so that someone else will benefit. Love means we act like God acts. How can you tell when two people are in love? A wise woman used to say that you just have to look in their eyes. Since the eyes were the windows to the soul, you could see the soul glowing in joy and happiness. It is more than a passing interest, physical attraction or a social friendship. Love changes people, making them happier, more content and full of hope. How can you tell when someone loves God? A wise man named Jesus used to say that you just have to see what they do. When people love God, they also love others. They show respect, kindness, generosity and compassion. It is a love that seeks the good of all, friend and foe alike. We think and act as God does, giving of ourselves for the sake of others. You will know if that love is genuine because it will change hearts, making others happier, more content and full of faith, hope and love.
~James Gaffney, St. George Publishing
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Parish Staff
3rd Annual Saint Joseph School 5K Saturday, May 19, 2018 Wakefield Town Common
Pastor ………………………………. Reverend Darin V. Colarusso
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Our registration platform is now open! Please sign up now at https://www.runreg.com/saint-joseph-5k for our chip-timed 5K run ($25), our untimed stroller-friendly 5K walk ($20), or our 1 mile Kid's (under 12) Fun Run around the Common ($10)! Donate to support the event overall or a specific runner or walker at https://www.pledgereg.com/saint-joseph5k!
Parochial Vicar………………………..Reverend Patrick Armano
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[email protected] Permanent Deacon…………..….………… Deacon Matt Baltier
[email protected] Administrative Office Manager………………. Kerry Basford
[email protected] Director of Religious Ed……………………………….. Jo-Ann Rossi
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26th Annual Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary Golf Tournament
Music Director..………………………………………..John Donovan
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Monday, May 21st Weston Golf Club This premier charity event is held to benefit the educational program for the seminarians. Tuition covers only half the cost of educating a seminarian and the proceeds from this tournament will help bridge the gap and keep the cost of educating them affordable. The $250 player entry includes lunch at the Club, 18 holes of golf with cart, and door prizes; followed by a social hour, silent auction and dinner at the Seminary for each golfer and a guest. To register, call Kate Folan at 781-899-5500 or visit www.psjs.edu/golf-tournament
Business Manager……………………………………...Janine Castro
[email protected] Administrative Assistant ……………………….. Luann Barretto
[email protected] Youth Ministry……………………………………….Brad Agostinelli
[email protected] Religious Ed Administrative Assistant …..Michele Barrette
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