May 7, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Easter

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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Sunday Mass: Vigil 4pm; 9am, 11am

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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.

St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA

May 7,2017

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 6 9:00am First Saturday Mass 4:00pm Frederick Resca, Jr. Sunday, May 7 9:00am Frank DelGreco 11:00am Mass for the People of St.Athanasius Monday, May 8 9:00am Fr. Robert Pollis Tuesday, May 9 9:00am Louise Resca Birthday Memorial Wednesday, May 10 9:00am Marie Interrante Memorial Mass Thursday, May 11 9:00am Mass 6:30pm Adoration Friday, May 12 9:00am Ann Gallagher Month’s Mind Mass Saturday, May 13 4:00pm Thornton& Peters Family Sunday, May 14 9:00am Anna Follo 11:00am Mass for the People of St Athanasius

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, Family, 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, Nick Perrotta, Richard Rossi, Dorothea Golini, Dotty Dillon, Danielle ,Nicole These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until Sunday, May 7th Call the office or email [email protected] to add or renew a name of your loved ones on the list.

SPECIAL DONATIONS - IN MEMORY OF : Bread and Wine : Arthur Doucette

M EETINGS & E VENTS

Altar Flowers : Frank Delgreco S CRIPTURE

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First Saturday Mass

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Monday, May 8

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Saturday, May 13

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W EEKLY O FFERTORY

Family Mass and Mother’s Day

Mass Attendance: 885 (Including First Communion) First Collection: $6166 This Week: Deficit Reduction

Sunday, May 14 at 9am Join us for the Crowning of Mary our Blessed Mother 2

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May 7,2017

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.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA’S 100th YEAR ANIVERSARY APPROACHES !!!!

On May 13, 1917, One Hundred Years ago, the Blessed Virgin Mary first appeared to three small shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal and unleashed a flood of grace in the midst of a world shattered by World War I. Our Lady of Fatima, as she came to be known, appeared six times in succession asking for repentance and the daily recitation of the Rosary. The Fatima Apparitions as we know them , became renowned for the prophecies, secrets and miracles associated with them, and a century later are still the subject of intense wonder and interest. Please check the back of the church as you exit, for more information on Fatima’s 100th year anniversary.

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Congratulations are in order !!!

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]

To our 2017 communicants who received First Holy Communion this past Saturday at 10:00 am. There were 33 children in total and what a wonderful day had by all !!!

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.

SAVE THE DATE

Bottles and Cans Sorting Saturday, 5/27 at 8-11am.

JUNE 17, 2017 PARISH APPRECIATION DINNER

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.

Attention ... All Religious Ed Families

PLEASE RSVP TO BRAD ONE WEEK BEFOREHAND. SPACE IS LIMITED.

Remind App We have 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. To get started, text @stasyouth to the number 81010 and follow the instructions.

Social Media

Registration is open for the 2017-2018 school year Registration 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

Follow us on Instagram @saintasyouth or like us on Facebook at St. Athanasius and St. Agnes Youth Ministry.

Music Ministry

Our Religious Ed Students out-did themselves during Lent with our Rice Bowl Campaign.

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].

Through generous donations from families, our parish collected $1473.00 !! This collection helps feed millions of hungry people your donations help immensely ! 4

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May 7,2017

COMMUNITY NEWS A Big Thank You to Fr. Colarusso - From Cub Scout Pack 735 Our Earth Day Service Project was a success because of you !! The boys completed an immense amount of work in a very short time for their Earth Day Service Project which included duties like, cleaning brush, planting flowers as well as learning the importance of composting. Thanks to all the parents and leaders who pitched in too. You all rock !! Sincerely, Chad Lockhart ,Committee Chairperson p735

Last but not least, Fr. Colarusso extends his thanks to all the cub scouts, families and leaders. It was nice to see folks helping out and participating in our parish community.

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration at St. Athanasius Every Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm

Donation Opportunities for Special Items

Coffee Hour We need hosts for May 28h Contact Sophie at 781-944-9085 or sign up in the Parish Center. 5

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May 7,2017

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………………. Kerry Laurenza [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] Religious Ed Administrative Assistant …..Michele Barrette [email protected] Submissions for our bulletin are by Monday 9am [email protected]

READING FOOD PANTRY NEEDS MAY NEEDS Canned pasta , Spaghettios, Juice boxes for Children, Beefaroni, Cereal Caring for the needs of our Community

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