September 17, 2017 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday Mass: Vigil 4:00pm; 9:00am, 11:00am Daily 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 [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/StAthanasiusReading 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.

St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA

September 17, 2017

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

Saturday, Sept 16 4:00pm Louis Bertoncini Memorial Sunday, Sept 17 9:00am Madeline & Anthony DeAntonis and Martha Moran Memorial 11:00am Mass for the People of St. Athanasius Monday, Sept 18 9:00am Mary Crowley Memorial Tuesday, Sept 19 9:00am Giza Bughea Memorial Wednesday, Sept 20 9:00am NO MASS Thursday, Sept 21 9:00am Anthony Pagliaro Memorial 6:30pm Adoration Friday, Sept 22 9:00am Rev. Joseph Chasse Memorial Saturday, Sept 23 4:00pm Marjorie & Francis DeThomasis Memorial Sunday, Sept 24 9:00am Charles McKenney Memorial 11:00am Mass for the People of St. Athanasius

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, 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, Fran P, 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,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

SPECIAL INTENTIONS : BREAD & WINEIn Memory of : Harold Bolivar Sr. FLOWERS for week of 9-17In Memory of Stephen Canty

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

W EEKLY O FFERTORY

Mass Attendance: Sep 9/10 : 503 1st Collection for weekend of Sep 9/10: $ 5747 2nd Collection - Clergy Benefit Trust: $ 2392 3rd Collection - Disaster Relief : $ 4260

PLEASE NOTE ... In conjunction with the Archdiocese, St. Athanasius Parish will continue to support relief efforts throughout hurricane Season, especially to areas devastated by Hurricane Harvey & Irma. If Interested in donating please send checks to the parish office. Make payable to :St. Athanasius with “Natural Disaster Relief” in the memo Your Generosity is Greatly Appreciated !

M EETINGS & E VENTS Sept 23

Sept 24

-Bottles & Cans 8:00am -Grade 1 Parent Meeting PC 9:30am - Blessing of Catechists 4:00pm Mass

S CRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK OF S EPTEMBER 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

-Family Mass 9:00am -Parish Picnic Noon- 3:00pm -Blessing of Catechists All Masses

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St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA

September 17, 2017

St. Athanasius Picnic September 24th 12:00 to 3:00

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Please join us for a delicious barbeque with hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, chips and cold drinks. There will be outdoor activities for the kids too! It is a great chance to visit with old and new friends!

JOIN THE 2017 CHRISTMAS FAIRE PLANNING TEAM

Please bring your favorite side dish, salad or dessert to share. Volunteer opportunities are available for adults and CCD students. Sign-up sheets are at the back of the Church or use our link at

The Christmas Faire is only a couple months away and the planning team will be meeting on Wednesday, September 20, at 7:00 pm in the Parish Activity Center for its first planning meeting. The Christmas Faire is a 25-plus year tradition at St. Athanasius. Over the 25 years it has grown into an amazing two-day community event — a showcase of teamwork and a wonderful way to support the life of the parish. Over the years we have heard from people who have come as far as Beverly eagerly awaiting our Christmas Faire. As seasoned volunteers retire we are always looking for new volunteers to help this well planned event continue. We would love to have you on our team! This year’s Faire is Friday, November 17, 5-9 pm and Saturday, November 18, 10 am-2 pm.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b44aaa723a3fe3-parish When signing up please fill in what you will bring to share. The Link will be sent as an email too. Questions or comments? Contact Dana Percy @[email protected] or 781-956-2810.

To the St. Athanasius Parish Community WOW! Where did the summer go? The kids are back to school, the air is cooler, and it’s apple-picking time. By the time you read this, half of the month of September will be gone. Dare I say, Thanksgiving and Christmas are not that far away and ONLY 2 months until the St. Athanasius Christmas Faire. As in past years, parishioners have generously donated items for the Knitting Corner and my hope is that this year will be no exception. The Prayer Shawl group has been busy all year making hats, mittens, scarves, sweaters, baby blankets and more for the Faire. Thank you for your continued support.

Besides the weekend of the Faire, there are volunteer opportunities throughout the month of November, particularly the week leading up to the Faire. If you are interested in being a part of the Christmas Faire planning team please come to the planning meeting this Wednesday. If you have any questions or would like to help but can’t make the meeting, please contact our Christmas Faire Co-Chairs, Joanne Fitzpatrick or Michele Barrette at [email protected].

More notably, we also knit shawls, lap blankets, preemie hats, chemo caps, and baby blankets for those in need in Hospice and Hospitals. If there is someone you know who is homebound, elderly, or sick who would benefit from receiving a shawl or lap blanket (along with the prayers and blessings of the Parish Community), please stop by the Parish Office. The staff is always ready to assist you in making your selection from a wide variety of colors and designs. Please note, the Prayer Shawl Group meets on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month after the 9:00 am Mass in the Parish Center. We welcome new members; stop in anytime.

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Coffee Hour Please Consider Hosting !! We are always in need of hosts

Blessings to All, Diane Bukowski Prayer Shawl Coordinator

A nice way to relax with friends from our parish. Contact Sophie at 781-944-9085

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September 17, 2017

COMMUNITY NEWS Youth Ministry BOTTLE & CAN The next bottle and can organizing session is on Saturday, 9/23 starting at 8am. We need youth and adult volunteers to help sort and all of the money deposits return to St. Athanasius Parish.

2017 Massachusetts March for Life http://www.masscitizensforlife.org/2017massmarchforlife/ Continuing a long tradition this October as the Massachusetts Citizens for Life will honor Respect Life Month with our Annual Massachusetts March for Life around Boston Common on Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 1 to 4pm. The March is an inspiring opportunity for pro-life supporters of all ages to give public witness to their belief in the value and sanctity of all human life. We can also celebrate the gains we have made in the respect for life, including a decrease in the numbers of annual abortions in Massachusetts by half over the past couple of decades. Please come join us for a day you will always remember and send a clear message to the world that we value life in Massachusetts! ***Please contact Brad if you or your teen would like to attend with a group from St. Athanasius.

COR UNUM MEAL CENTER Our next visit to serve dinner at Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence are 9/30, 10/21, and 11/18 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.

FAMILY MASSES Our next Family Masses at St. Athanasius are at 9am on Sundays 9/24 and 10/22.For our Family Masses, 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 if you would like to participate in the Family Mass.

YOUTH NIGHT : We invite anyone in grades 6-12 to Youth Night on Saturday, 10/14 at 7-9pm in the St. Athanasius Parish Center. We will be making fleece blankets for a local shelter and there will be dinner, games, and movies as well. To attend, please RSVP with Brad by Friday, 10/6. 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].

WE ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS for events listed Please contact Brad Agostonelli , Youth Minister Cell: 585-200-2831 Office: 781-944-0330 [email protected]

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Clergy Health & Retirement Trust

Sunday, Sep 17, 1:00PM at Parker Middle School

The diocese-wide collection today will support the Clergy Health and Retirement Trust which cares for the health and well-being of our priests. In the Archdiocese of Boston, we are blessed to have 590 men including Rev.Robert J.Butler, Rev. William T.Kremmel & Rev.Charles P.Rouse who have devoted their lives to serving Christ and His family. Your gift to this collection will help provide our priests with an appropriate level of care and quality of life so they can continue sharing the good news, performing good works, and spreading good faith. Remember the priests who have been there in your time of need, and consider honoring them with a generous gift to this special collection. You may also make your gift online at clergytrust.org or text the word PRIEST to 56512 (msg. & data rates may apply). Thank you for your generous and prayerful support of our priests.

K of C Penalty Kick Challenge, boys and girls ages 9-14 All boys and girls ages 9-14 are invited to participate in the local council level of competition for the Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge to be hosted by K of C Reading Council 1031. The local competition will be held Sunday, September 17th at 1:00 P.M. at Parker Middle School Field, Reading, MA rain or shine. Players test their skills by kicking a series of 15 penalty kicks. Points are awarded by kicking the ball through scoring zones in the net. This is a free event. Age group winners can continue to compete at the next level. Please signup online: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E044CADAE2EAB9-kofc3 or contact [email protected], 781-872-0042

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24 Sunday in Ordinary Time Sheila, our fifth grade teacher’s 8-year old daughter, wanted a puppy and she was begging at every opportunity and promising to take care of it. Knowing full well it would end up being her responsibility, the teacher made arrangements with her brother to dog-sit for a week while he was on vacation. The first few days went pretty well, but by the fourth day ‘doggy fatigue’ was setting in. It seems that the young dog enthusiast failed to account for multiple daily walks, feedings, bathing, playtime and ‘cleaning up’. At the end of the week, Sheila informed her mom that she had changed her mind and would prefer a goldfish instead. Faith is a commitment to a way of life, not just a set of intellectual beliefs. More than just accepting the idea that Jesus is the Savior, faith means that we continue to forgive so that we live by God’s standards, even when it is demanding, inconvenient or difficult. Forgiveness and reconciliation are the basis of the Christian life and if we compromise them, we compromise our life, both temporal and eternal. We live our faith when we follow the teaching and example of Jesus, when we reach out to those who have hurt us and offer forgiveness over and over and over. We have the Church, the sacraments and the example of the saints—all of which are part of our community of faith that strengthens and supports our baptismal commitment to follow the Lord. There can be no ‘faith fatigue’. Our God sets the example; our faith is renewed and strengthened when we put it into practice. ~James Gaffney, St. George Publishing, [email protected]

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St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA

September 17, 2017

Parish Staff NORTHEAST CATHOLIC COLLEGE 511 Kearsarge Mountain Road

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

Please join us for our October Open House OCTOBER 8TH & 9TH

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

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

Visitors will have the opportunity to: attend and participate in classes, meet one on one with faculty and admissions representatives, attend Mass and participate in spiritual life on campus, tour our 135-acre campus, eat in our dining room and enjoy student entertainment.

Permanent Deacon…………..….………...Deacon Matt Baltier [email protected] Administrative Office Manager………………. Kerry Laurenza [email protected] Director of Religious Ed……………………….. Jo-Ann Rossi [email protected]

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our admissions office at 603.456.2656 or [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]

THE INFINITE MERCY OF GOD AND ADDICTION YOU ARE NEVER ALONE Sunday, September 24, 2017 Pastoral Center, Archdiocese of Boston, 66 Brooks Dr., Braintree, MA 02184 A conference on healthcare and compassion for addicted persons

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Services and Catholic Charities Mass at 10:30 AM (memorial for those lost to the addiction epidemic) Panel discussion for healthcare professionals following; light lunch will be provided.

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