November 5, 2017 Sunday Mass: Vigil 4:00pm; 9:00am, 11:00am Weekday Mass: 9:00am - Except Wednesday Morning Prayer 8:45am

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

Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm Confessions Available First Saturday Mass: 9:00am

Twitter: twitter.com/StAsReading 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.

November 5, 2017

St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA

Please pray for our military and civilians who defend our freedom, especially:

Saturday, Nov 4 4:00pm Mass for the People Sunday, Nov 5 9:00am Michael DeWolfe Memorial 11:00am Anthony J. DeAntonis, Sr. Memorial Monday, Nov 6 9:00am Maria Itzo Memorial Tuesday, Nov 7 9:00am Angelo Caterino Memorial Thursday, Nov 9 9:00am Fr. Richard Messina Memorial 6:30pm Adoration Friday, Nov 10 9:00am Mass for the Veterans Saturday, Nov 11 4:00pm Mass for the People - Mass of Remembrance Sunday, Nov 12 9:00am Anna Follo Memorial 11:00am Albert Lombardo Memorial

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

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,Katy, Bernadette, Bryan, Guarino Family, Robert, Richard, Steve R, Nowicki family, Scott, Trudy, Carla, Patrick M, Matthew, Paula, Marie M, Sheila S, Bob C, Rose, Dom, Daniel, Paige Goulet, 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, Dorothea Golini, Richard, Andrew, Thomas, Anna W, Mary M, Terry G,Larry Yetman, Marion,Phil T,Beth O, Denise, Martha K,Anne Marie, Barbara G, Tim Ervin and family, Barbara, Daniel, Asher,Brian,Caitlyn,Sue, Jill, Frank Thomas, Ryan Smith, Johnson Family,Elliott Family,Beth Munn Griffin, Bill Griffin & famly, Danny,Joan.B,Josephine.S,Bob Curran, David W, Morgan L, Enzo David,Josie B,Dan Daley,Chip Case, Ed. S, Frank. F ,Eddie, Guy.F

SPECIAL INTENTIONS: Altar Candles- 1 month in Memory of Cathy, Diane & Tim Altar Flowers in Memory of: Leonard Tamasi

These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until Sunday, Nov 8th- Call the office or email [email protected] to add or renew a name of your loved ones on the list.

M EETINGS & E VENTS Nov 4

Nov 5 Nov 11

Nov 12

Rel Ed Grs1-6 9:00 Katie’s Prayer Ministry - After 4:00 Mass in PC Rel Ed Gr 7 9:55-10:55 Rel Ed Gr10 12:00-2:00 Mass of Remembrance 4:00 Mass Bottles & Cans 8:00 -11:00 NO REL ED CLASSES VETERANS DAY Rel Ed Gr7 9:55- 10:55 Rel Ed Gr8 12:00-2:00

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W EEKLY O FFERTORY Mass Attendance Last Week : 534 1st Collection $ 5779 Next Weeks 2nd collection - Campaign for Human Development 2

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November 5, 2017

St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA

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Due to Veterans Day on Saturday Nov 11th there are NO CLASSES. HOWEVER … Sunday Nov 12th there ARE CLASSES

YOUTH MINISTRY

Gr7 -9:55-10:55 Gr8 - 12:00-2:00

COR UNUM MEAL CENTER Our next visit to serve dinner at Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence are 11/18, 12/16 These trips are open to ages 13 and up. We will meet at 3:15pm in the St. Athanasius Parish Center and return to Reading around 7:30 or 8pm. PLEASE RSVP TO BRAD ONE WEEK BEFOREHAND.

Bottles & Cans

Cell: 585-200-2831 Office: 781-944-0330

FAMILY MASSES Our next Family Masse at St. Athanasius is 11/21 Tuesday evening, at 6:30 pm . we seek teens and youth to help with the Mass by serving as lectors for the readings, bringing up the gifts, and assisting with the offering collection. Please sign up with Brad Cell: 585-200-2831 Office: 781-944-0330

Nov 11, Saturday 8:00 - 11:00 Please call the office to sign up to help 781-944-0330 _____________

CHRISTMAS PARTY We invite anyone in grades 6-12 to our Youth Night Christmas Party on Sat, Dec 16th in the Parish Center from 7-9pm. We will be making gingerbread houses and Christmas cards for local nursing homes. There will be appetizers, desserts, games and a movie. Please RSVP to Brad cell:585-200-2831 Office 781-9440330 by Friday Dec 8th.

We are also looking for a committed adult to Rotate monthly with Larry Mullen to manage the drive with the following responsibilities . • • •

Mass of Remembrance Please join us at our Mass of Remembrance Saturday, November 11 at our 4:00 Mass Please feel free to extend an invite to other family members. A coffee reception will follow after in the Parish center.

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Being the Point of contact with parish office for volunteers and date of drive Organizing and sorting cans on that day Supervising the volunteers that help sort

November 5, 2017

St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA

COMMUNITY NEWS Christmas Faire Raffle Tickets Christmas Faire Raffle tickets will now be available after all the masses thru November 16. If a table is not set up outside after mass, 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, putting in the box in the back of church mark “Faire Raffle Tickets”, or dropping off at the church office. 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 18 at 2:00 p.m. during the Christmas Faire. You need not be present to win.

CHRISTMAS FAIRE REQUESTS 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 2017 Christmas Faire Committee, thank you in advance for your support. The Café: 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 15th.

Ornament Tree: A popular, fun, idea introduced last year. Faire goers can take a chance on picking an ornament that will guarantee to include a minimum $5 prize. Donations of gift cards for your favorite places (restaurants, ice-cream shops, nail salons, grocery stores, or other stores) ranging from $5 to $10 will be graciously accepted to decorate our tree. A “Ornament Raffle” box will be placed in the back of church for these donations. 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. Or, you can go to the the following link to sign-up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a044faaa62da20-christmas2 Following health code regulations all baked goods must include a list of all ingredients. Baked goods received without the ingredients listed cannot be sold. For cookies, bars and other small baked goods, please package for individual sale in clear plastic wrap of bags (no foil )

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November 5, 2017

St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Do you ever discuss heroes with your family, identifying by name and reason the people you consider to be good role models and a positive influence on others? It’s a way to point out that people live the values you teach all the time and you can encourage kids to imitate great people. Every day, people all around us do extraordinary things in ordinary circumstances. They help others, make sacrifices, do above average work and go beyond the call of duty. These are the people we recognize and pray for on All Souls Day. I often think about the people who made a difference in my life, especially those I call the friends of my youth. These are the neighbors who looked after me, the teachers who instructed me, the volunteers who built the school, added a library, gave us a playground, those who taught us our faith, ran our Scout troops, coached our teams and so much more. Their memory challenges me still to look for and respond to the opportunities to serve others. In my life now, I must pass on the gifts that were given to me—the gifts of faith, of love, of service and of selflessness. All Souls is not just an abstract idea for a holy day; it celebrates real people who made a difference in my life and I can only repay them by making a difference in someone else’s. May they rest in peace.

~James Gaffney, St. George Publishing

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November 5, 2017

St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA

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

If you are a Veteran, join us for:

Lunch at The Arbors

Permanent Deacon………………………….Deacon Neil Sumner [email protected]

140 Franklin St. Stoneham Wednesday, November 8th

Permanent Deacon…………..….………… Deacon Matt Baltier [email protected]

11:30am—1:00pm Enjoy lunch and conversation with active-duty US Air Force Airmen and songs by military spouse Shannon Schultz

Administrative Office Manager………………. Kerry Basford [email protected] Director of Religious Ed……………………………….. Jo-Ann Rossi [email protected]

SPACE IS LIMITED! RSVP by Nov 1st to 781-435-1958

Music Director..………………………………………..John Donovan [email protected] Business Manager……………………………………...Janine Castro [email protected]

25th and 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass With Cardinal Sean O’Malley, O.F.M. CAP. Sunday, November 19, 3:00PM at Holy Name Parish 1689 Centre Street, West Roxbury

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

All Couples of the Archdiocese of Boston who are marking their 25th and 50th wedding anniversary are invited to join Cardinal O’malley Register by Oct31st to be included in program at Bostoncatholic.org/weddinganniversarymass

Submissions for our bulletin are by Monday 9am [email protected]

Many Thanks to the Parishioners of St. Athanasius.

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While Fr.Maurice Agbaw-Ebai was at your parish as guest speaker on behalf of the Society of Saint Peter, we appreciate your parishioners monetary ( $2,924.00) and prayerful generosity and ask that they continue to pray for all missionaries and their work. Sincerely, Rev.Msgr.William P. Fay

Suggestions for October Laundry Detergent, Soap, Juice boxes, Deodorant, Shampoo & Conditioner, Paper towels, Mac & Cheese, Stuffing, Canned goods Caring for the needs of our Community

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