November 13, 2016 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

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:

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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, Pvt Michael Goddard, Chaplain Tom Whiteman

Saturday, November 12 4pm Mass of Remembrance Sunday, November 13 9am Mass for the People of St Athanasius 11am Alberto Lombardo Monday, November 14 9am Anna Follo Tuesday, November 15 9am Paul Zurek Wednesday, November 16 9am Mary Emerald Memorial Mass Thursday, November 17 9am Fr. Joseph LaRaia 6:30pm Adoration Friday, November 18 9am Mary A McDermott Anniversary Mass Saturday, November 19 4pm Mass for the People of St Athanasius Sunday, November 20 9am Helen Rickley Birthday Memorial 11am Jeannine C Ryan Birthday Memorial

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, Paula, Joanne Curran, Jimmy, Charles Morrison, Frank F, Frank DelGreco, Barbara Coffin, 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, Jay, Paula, Mike, David, Bubba Toussaint, Joan D, Nana K, Sue, Remo, Katie Willenborg, Denise, Josephine, Sammy, Bill, Guarino Family, Joan B, Kevin G, Brian, 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, Sean T, Dianne, Bob L, Flora T, Danny, Dee Michelini, Dina Luongo, Tim I, Beth O, Anne Bernadette, Caroline, Steve R, The Nowicki Family, Scott, Jon S, Trudy, Carla, Patrick M, Matthew, Paula, Marie M, Julius L, Barbara, Gil, Sheila S, Brian, Sue

Bread & Wine in Memory of Louis Adreani Altar Candles in Memory of Cathy & Diane

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Mal 3:19-20a/2 Thes 3:7-12/Lk 21:5-19 Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5/Lk 18:35-43 Rv 3:1-6, 14-22/Lk 19:1-10 Rv 4:1-11/Lk 19:11-28 Rv 5:1-10/Lk 19:41-44 Rv 10:8-11/Lk 19:45-48 Rv 11:4-12/Lk 20:27-40 2 Sm 5:1-3/Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-43

These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until Sunday, December 4th. Call the office or email [email protected] to add or renew your loved ones on the list.

M EETINGS & E VENTS

Monday, Nov 14

Middle School Reconciliation (All are invited)

Friday, Nov 18

Parish Faire

7pm

W EEKLY O FFERTORY Mass Attendance: 580 First Collection: $6415 Campaign for Human Development: $1394 This Week: Deficit Reduction Next Week: Retired Religious Sisters

Grade 2 First Reconciliation Saturday, Nov 19 2

Parish Faire

5-9 9am Church 10-2

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Nov 18 & 19 St. Athanasius Christmas Faire

DONATIONS ! This is the final weekend for drop off Before and after our Masses at Pod in parking lot What we CAN take: household items such as working lamps, kitchen items, dishes, décor, toys, new items you do not want/need/like, small furniture like chairs and end tables, sporting goods in fine condition, bicycles, tools, handbags, working electronics. What we CANNOT take: clothes, books, baby furniture, draperies and curtains, large furniture like sofas, large TVs, VHS tapes, any broken sporting goods or toys. If you are cleaning out and have items we cannot take, please consider donating appropriate items to the following, Mission of Deeds in Reading, Lazarus House in Lawrence, Goodwill Trailer behind HomeGoods in Reading, Epilepsy Donation Center in Wilmington. Thank You. Mark your calendars, get excited! The Christmas Faire is just one week away!

HELPFUL HINTS FOR SHOPPING AT THE FAIRE

LADIES SODALITY

Bring address labels to use on raffle tickets; Have bills in small denominations for purchases (helps with making change); Know sizes, if possible - all hats will have sizes in inches on them; most sweaters are children’s sizeschest measurements will be on the tags. (Age isn’t)

The Ladies Sodality seeks to bring women together under the banner of our Blessed Mother and through dedication to her ideals enhance both the spiritual and

The Faire is almost here. The Stitchers’ Corner (Knit Table) has new, handmade, knit, crocheted items just in time for your Christmas shopping.

social life of its members and St. Athanasius.

Donations in past years from crafters in the parish have been wonderful and greatly appreciated. Any donations for this year’s faire may be left in Room 108 in the PAC from Monday the 14th until Wednesday the 16th. Thank you for your generosity.

Ladies Sodality will be meeting

See you at the Faire.

PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US FOR AN

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19th @ 8:00am IN THE CHURCH (note the location change due to Christmas Faire) 3

HOUR OF SERVICE AND PRAYER.

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THANKSGIVING

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For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me… Despite improvements in the economy, there are still many struggling to find employment and to feed their families. The Reading Food Pantry continues to assist more local families than before the recession. Last year, Catholic Charities helped more than 4,500 families with emergency food and is seeing more need this year. Please donate Market Basket or Stop and Shop gift cards in denominations of $5 - $15 to assist families using the Reading Food Pantry and Catholic Charities’ services. A collection box is in the back of the church to accept donations for the next few weeks. Thank you!

Donation Opportunities for Special Items Heating Oil (1 week) 1 Month of Altar candles Flowers for the week Bread & Wine for the week

$500.00 $100.00 $50.00 $40.00

NEW ~ NEW ~ NEW for Christmas Faire 2016 Our Faire is Nov. 18 & 19th this year. We are so excited! Friends, we do need your help. At this time, our Committee asks: Can you or someone you know volunteer for a few hours the days before the Faire? We need someone with appraisal knowledge or an eye for spotting collectibles to advise us on a new section. Please contact Michele Barrette at [email protected] or at 978-664-0798. Please donate individual jewelry boxes which can hold a pair of earrings, a bracelet, or a necklace. We need about 100. Also, we are collecting $5 or $10 gift cards of any sort from now until the Faire. Please place all these items in the Christmas Faire marked collection bin in back of church. Ornament Raffle Questions? Contact Karen Silva at [email protected].

Thank you for all you do. Contact us at [email protected]. 4

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Christmas Faire Raffle Tickets

The Christmas Faire Needs Your Help

We are not mailing Christmas Faire Raffle tickets (as we have done in the past), Christmas Faire Raffle tickets will now be available after all the Masses November 12 & 13. Ticket sheets can be picked up at the table in the back of church along with a return addressed envelope. You can return your filled out tickets and money in the return envelope at your convenience by either mailing it to the church office, dropping off at the church office or placing in box in the back of church labeled “ Faire Raffle”. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Grand Prize is $500, Second Prize is $250, and Third Prize is $100. Drawing will be held on Saturday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m. during the Christmas Faire. Winner need not be present.

The Faire committee is once again asking the St. Athanasius community for help to make the Christmas Faire a success. Donating is an easy way to support the Christmas Faire, especially if you are unable to attend the Faire. On behalf of the 2016 Christmas Faire Committee, thank you in advance for your support. Calling All Bakers The Faire Bakery and Lunch Area would love to sell your cakes, cookies, cupcakes, bars and any other cherished recipe you’d love to make. There is an increased need for baked goods for the Faire Bakery and the Lunch Area. There is a sign-up sheet in the back of church. You can also visit the parish website and there is a link to Sign-Up Genius for the Bake Sale. Also you can email Michele Barrette at [email protected] and let her know if you can bake. Following health code regulations all baked goods must include a list of all ingredients. Baked goods received without the ingredients listed cannot be sold. Also all baked goods must be packaged in clear plastic wrap, bags or containers. For cookies, bars and other small baked goods, please package for individual sale.

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

Christmas Faire Volunteers Needed It is hard to believe another Christmas Faire is around the corner. This year the Faire is Friday November 18th, 5 pm to 9 pm and Saturday, November 19th, 10 am to 2 pm.

Another Way To Help The Lunch Area is asking for help with donations of cases of water (16.9 oz size bottles only) and cases of specifically Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite. Donations can be put in the back of church after all masses during the month of November. Donations are being accepted thru Wednesday, Nov 16.

The Faire Committee has been working since August to make sure this year's Faire is a big success. Now we need your help. We are in need of many volunteers beginning the Sunday prior to the Faire (starting November 13th after the 8th grade class) and thru the week to help with set up. Then during the Faire much help is needed in many areas to ensure it runs smoothly.

Ornament Raffle New this year we are offering chances on picking a lucky ornament from the Christmas Tree. Every ornament is a winner! Prizes will range from $5 and up. The committee is looking for donations a gift cards valued at $5 or $10 for this new game. Do you have a favorite gift shop or candy shop? Maybe a card from a grocery store or a pizza place that you frequent? Anything goes! Gift Cards can be placed in the box marked “Ornament Raffle” in the back of church or dropped off at the church office.

We would love to have you join us. If you can help, please follow the volunteer sign-up link below: This is mandatory community service hours for Confirmation 1 & 2 students. www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080845AAAB2CA31christmas 5

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YOUTH MINISTRY

Parish Staff

BRAD AGOSTINELLI - YOUTH MINISTRY

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

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• Cor Unum Meal Center ο The dates for our next visits to serve dinner at Cor

Parochial Vicar………………………..Reverend Patrick Armano [email protected]

Unum Meal Center in Lawrence are Saturdays 11/19, and 12/17. Our trips are 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 BRAD BY 11/14, and 12/9 respectively. SPACE IS VERY LIMITED. • Family Mass ο Our next family Mass is on Tuesday, 11/22 at 6:30pm. This is our Mass of Thanksgiving. During the family Mass, we look for teens to help with different parts of the Mass. We especially need at least one lector to do one of the readings but we also would like teens to bring up the gifts and assist with the collection. Please contact Brad if you'd like to participate. ο Dates: Tuesday, 11/22 at 6:30pm ο Location: St. Athanasius Church • Youth Night Christmas Party ο During our December Youth Night, we will be making gingerbread houses and Christmas cards for local nursing homes. We will also watch a Christmas movie and have desserts. Please contact Brad to sign up by Monday, 12/5. ο Dates: Saturday, 12/10 at 7-9pm ο Location: St. Athanasius Parish Center • 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 To get started, text @stasyouth to the number 81010 and follow the instructions.Follow us on Instagram @saintasyouth or like us on Facebook at St. Athanasius and St. Agnes Youth Ministry. • Music ministry ο 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].

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]

Bulletin Submissions [email protected] By Monday 9 am READING FOOD PANTRY NEEDS November Microwave Popcorn, Spaghetti Sauce, Raisins (6Pack), Hot Cocoa, Canned Meats & Fish (Turkey, Ham, Spam, Tuna, Sardines, & Chopped Clams, Laundry Detergent, Soap, Toothpaste, Kleenex

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

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