ST ATHANASIUS PARISH 3 00 H AVERHILL ST, R EADING M A JULY 29, 2018

MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND: Saturday: 4:00pm | Sunday: 9:00am, 11:00am,

WEEKDAYS 9:00am - Except Wednesday First Saturday Mass : 9:00

St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA

July 29, 2018

Parish Staff

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

ADMINISTRATOR :

Rev. Stephen Rock [email protected] PAROCHIAL VICAR : Rev. Lambert Nieme [email protected] Rev . Edward T. Malone SENIOR PRIEST : [email protected] ASSOCIATE PRIEST: Rev. Bob Rivers ,CSP Rev. Michael Okafor VISITING PRIEST : PERMANENT DEACONS:

facebook.com/StAthanasiusReading Twitter: twitter.com/StAsReading

Phone: 781-944-0330 Fax: 781-944-1266

Deacon Neil Sumner Deacon Matt Baltier

[email protected] [email protected]

Deacon Bill Reidy

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SACRAMENTS

BUSINESS MANAGER: Janine Castro [email protected] ADMISTRATIVE OFFICE MANAGER: Kerry Basford [email protected] DIRECTOR OF REL ED : Jo-Ann Rossi [email protected] MUSIC DIRECTOR : John Donovan [email protected] ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Luann Barretto [email protected] RELIGIOUS ED ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Michele Barrett [email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY:

Brad Agostinelli [email protected]

Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:15-3:45pm 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.

SUBMISSIONS FOR OUR BULLETIN ARE BY MONDAY 9AM [email protected]

MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Mass: Vigil 4:00pm; 9:00am, 11:00am

Weekday Mass: 9:00am - Except Wednesday Morning Prayer 8:45am

First Saturday Mass Every month 9:00am on the first Saturday

COLLABORATION CORNER Do you have questions about the process of collaborating our two parishes? Please send your question to Jody Roffi at [email protected]. Each week she will choose a question and publish the answer in our bulletin. Communication is the key to a successful Collaboration.

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Please pray for our military and civilians who defend our freedom, especially: Saturday, July 28 4:00pm Michael Canty Birthday Memorial Sunday, July 29 9:00am Anthony Rubbico Memorial 11:00am Mass for the People Monday, July 30 9:00am Mary Louise Kroker Memorial Tuesday, July 31 9:00am Mass Thursday, Aug 2 9:00am Larry Canavan First Year Memorial Friday, Aug 3 9:00am Josephine DeGuglielmo Birthday Memorial Saturday, Aug 4 9:00am First Saturday Mass 4:00pm Maria Caterino Birthday Memorial Sunday, Aug 5 9:00am Jean Perry Birthday Memorial 11:00am Frances P. Gorgone 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,LCPL Dean Lepore

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, 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, Betty Concannon

SPECIAL DONATIONS: Altar Flowers: In Memory of: Michael Canty Week of July 28th Altar Candles : For the Month of August - Anonymous Donation $100.00

These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until Sunday, August 5th - Call the office or email [email protected] to add or renew a name of your loved ones on the list.

S CRIPTURE

FOR THE WEEK OF

J ULY 29

W EEKLY O FFERTORY 29 SUN 2 Kgs 4:42-44/Eph 4:1-6/Jn 6:1-15 30 Mon Jer 13:1-11/Mt 13:31-35 31 Tue Jer 14:17-22/Mt 13:36-43 1 Wed Jer 15:10, 16-21/Mt 13:44-46 2 Thu Jer 18:1-6/Mt 13:47-53 3 Fri Jer 26:1-9/Mt 13:54-58 4 Sat Jer 26:11-16, 24/Mt 14:1-12 5 SUN Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn 6:24-35

Mass Attendance Last Weekend : 376 Last Weekend Offertory: $ 5219

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From the Desk of: Fr. Rock

I want to thank all the parishioners who were able to attend the Town Meeting last Tuesday evening. I believe that there was a lot of great information given but even more was the hope that the Collaborative will work and make our parishes stronger. There certainly is a lot of work to be done especially getting to know and trust each other but I think that in his homily, Deacon Bill Reidy hit the nail on the head, when he said, “put Christ at the center…” If we do that, we will succeed. One comment that I have heard a number of times, “There will be no changes until the Collaborative begins next year!” As I mentioned in a homily a few weeks ago I had hoped that I had another year to get ready but when Fr. Darin was asked to go to Methuen, everything changed, for all of us. I was asked to take on the role of Administrator which doubled my work and responsibilities. These two “changes” have begun a cascade of change that will continue until the Collaborative is firmly in place. The next big change will be the daily Mass schedule. Thanks to the presence of Fr. Michael we have been able to maintain Masses at both parishes but when he leaves, on Labor Day, we will have to go to one daily Mass in Reading. There will be conversations with the daily Mass attendees at both parishes to come up with a schedule. Each day I thank God that both parish staffs have risen to the challenge and have been understanding when I look at them like a deer in the headlights! Let’s keep praying for one another, Fr. Steve Rock Reading Catholic 781-944-0490 www.stagnesReading.org www.stathanasiusReading.org

From the Rel Ed Director Attention Parents !!!! Kindergartners and Grade 1 Students We are offering a combined Religious ed. class for grades 1 and K. This class will take place on Wednesdays from 1:00-2:00. It will be taught by Chrissy Cerratani who has taught grade 1 in the past. It is great for the younger grade 1 students and maybe the older grade K students. It will include plenty of crafts and fun projects. If you would like to meet Chrissy to discuss, she is usually at the 9:00 coffee hour after the 9:00 Mass. She will be doing a craft or a project with the kids on a few Sundays. Please feel free to stop in and say Hello to her. For any questions contact Jo-Ann Rossi at [email protected]

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

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Our Parish is forming an RCIA team. RCIA is the process through which non-Catholics can explore becoming Catholic and baptized Catholics can become more fully initiated in the sacraments. The process is a combination of hospitality, catechesis, and liturgical rite.

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Thank You, Deacon Matt

ATTENTION PARISHONERS !! Please Join Us! First Saturday Mass For the Blessed Mother Saturday, Aug 4th Rosary 8:45am Mass 9:00am

Transition Information Under the Collaborative, there are only 2 priests assigned to Reading as opposed to the 3 we have had for the last 20 years or so. We are in a time of change: for most of us change is part of our daily lives but what the Reading Catholic community will be going through is TRANSITION, which is not easy. Please take a moment to Google :

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You will find a wonderful video, very helpful and full of hope in periods of transition. This video is courtesy of The Amazing Parish, an organization committed to supporting pastors and their leadership teams in parishes as they strive to live Christ’s great commission to “Go and make disciples of all nations.”

Limited amount of tickets are available in the office or through Cindy Canavan 781-872-0042

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YOUTH MINISTRY FAMILY MASSES : For the Summer months we will not host Family Masses . See you in the Fall ! RESTAURANT NIGHTS: Teens who received the sacrament of Confirmation this spring have the opportunity to eat at a local restaurant for FREE courtesy of St. Athanasius! This is simply a chance for friends to spend time together and support each other. Groups will be between four and eight teens and the restaurant nights will be on: Wednesday, 8/22 at 6:30pm Please contact Brad at least one week before the date if you and a couple friends would like to RSVP for a dinner. Then we will decide on a restaurant. WE ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS for events listed ,Please contact Brad Agostonelli , Youth Minister Cell: 585-200-2831 Office: 781-944-0330 [email protected] 5

St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA

July 29, 2018

ABUSE ?? – Someone you know may be in an abusive relationship? The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers assessment and resources, and also includes a life chat option. You can call 800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 800-787-3224. Thehotline.org. Catholics for Family Peace promotes a specifically Catholic response to domestic violence. Catholicsforfamiliypeace.org. The U.S. bishops’ document on domestic violence, When I Call for Help,” offers help and healing for both victims and perpetrators of abuse. The website For Your Marriage provides an overview of what domestic abuse looks like and how to seek healing. Foryourmarriage.org/domestic-violence.

Pilgrimage to Greece Walking in the Footsteps of St. Paul March 15, 2019 Fr. Liias & Fr. Armano, Spiritual Directors Join Fr. Liias and Fr. Armano on an 8 day Pilgrimage to Greece, with an optional 4 day Greek Island Cruise. We will walk in the footsteps of St. Paul, as we travel to Thessalonika, Philippi, Corinth and Athens. The optional cruise will include visits to the Greek Islands of Santorini, Mykonos, Ephesus and Patmos.

A Trip to Methuen ?? Gone but not forgotten…

For more information or to obtain a brochure, please contact Cathy DiPirro at 781-307-2474 or email [email protected]

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL St. Vincent de Paul is known as the "Apostle of Charity" dedicating his life to the service of the poor. Today, the Reading Catholic community carries on his work: some of us contribute time, some talent and others treasure in the confidential support of our Reading neighbors.

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