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July 16, 2017
Sunday Mass:
Vigil 4pm; 9am, 11am
Daily Mass:
Mon - Fri: 9am
Morning Prayer 8:45am
Eucharistic Adoration
Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Confessions Available
First Saturday Mass: 9am
St. Athanasius Church
300 Haverhill St, Reading, 01867
Monday - Friday 9am-4pm
www.StAthanasiusReading.org
Facebook: facebook.com/StAthanasiusReading Twitter: twitter.com/StAsReading
Phone: 781-944-0330
Fax: 781-944-1266
Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:15-
3:45pm 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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St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA July 16, 2017
WEEKLY OFFERTORY
Saturday, July 15 4:00pm Anthony Lombardo Sunday, July 16 9:00am Mass for the People of St. Athanasius 11:00am Anthony Rubbicco Memorial Monday, July 17 9:00am Salvatore Fantasia Tuesday, July 18 9:00am Mass Wednesday, July 19 9:00am Mass Thursday, July 20 9:00am Mass 6:30pm Adoration Friday, July 21 9:00am Mass Saturday, July 22 4:00pm Ann Marie Kulaka & Patrick McEvoy Memorial Sunday, July 23 9:00am Mass for the People of St. Athanasius 11:00am Manuel & Odette Rezendes Memorial
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
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, Tim I, Anne
Bernadette, Bryan, Guarino Family, Fran P, Katy, Robert,
Richard, Steve R, The Nowicki family, Scott, Trudy, Carla,
Patrick M, Matthew, Paula, Marie M, Barbara, Gil, Sheila
S, Bob C, Rose, Dom, Daniel, Alison, Paige Goulet,
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, Richard
Rossi, Dottie Dillon, Dorothea Golini, Alicia, Danielle,
Nicole, Robert, 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 These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until
Sunday, Aug 4th. Call the office or email
[email protected] to add or renew a name of
your loved ones on the list.
Donation Opportunities for
Special Items Heating Oil (1 week) $500.00
1 Month of Altar candles $100.00
Flowers for the week $50.00
Bread & Wine for the week $40.00
SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 16
16 SUN Is 55:10-11/Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9
17 Mon Ex 1:8-14, 22/Mt 10:34—11:1 18 Tue Ex 2:1-15a/Mt 11:20-24 19 Wed Ex 3:1-6, 9-12/Mt 11:25-27 20 Thu Ex 3:13-20/Mt 11:28-30 21 Fri Ex 11:10—12:14/Mt 12:1-8 22 Sat Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 23 SUN Wis 12:13, 16-19/Rom 8:26-27/Mt
13:24-43 or 13:24-30
Mass Attendance July 2/3 : 366
1st Collection: $ 5704
Mass Attendance July 9/10: 441
1st Collection: $6349
Deficit Reduction: $ 1922
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St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA July 16, 2017
FROM THE PASTOR
In last week’s homily I recommended several summer reading opportunities to help us grow in our faith or, put another way, to help us “bring Jesus with us on vacation.” The first consideration we want to keep in mind if we hope to carry the Lord’s yoke of instruction easily and lightly is to avoid taking on too heavy a task. One should not seek, therefore, to dive into complex theology. However, it must be Catholic: anything “spiritual but not religious” is not designed to teach us about Christ as the Son who alone knows the Father. Compelling reading in this regard are conversion stories of those who became Catholic. Often a single book will dedicate each chapter to a particular individual whose journey to the Church is able to teach us different aspects of our own faith. For example: the Surprised by Truth series or Atheist to Catholic: Stories of Conversion. Also, reading a short work of the life of a saint is very instructive and often encourages us in our own struggles toward faith and holiness. If one were to start down the road of theology, then basic is best: Frank Sheed’s Theology for Beginners and Scott Hahn’s books, particularly The Lamb’s Supper: the Mass as Heaven on Earth, are all excellent ways to keep our interest during times designed for relaxation. Of course, our true starting point is the word of God itself, but here, too, we need to be humble. If we hope to read the Bible as an epic poem or novel like the Iliad, the chances that we will get beyond Leviticus (or even Genesis!) is pretty remote. This is because the Bible is a collection of books and not a single plot line or even single genre of literature. So we can start simple here as well. The best idea is to begin with short, plot-based works. Epic stories of characters we may recognize can be found in Judges and Daniel; romance in Tobit, Ruth, and God’s love poem, Song of Songs; the “original game of thrones” that is the Kingdom of David in the books of Samuel. Read historical drama in Esther, the fight for freedom in Maccabees, and the founding of the Church in Acts of the Apostles. Lastly, if we want to activate our brain with serious questions for God, read Job; to reflect on the Wisdom He seeks to give us, start with Ecclesiastes. For further reading please check out our website. Under the “Parish Life” tab you will see a selection for “Bookshelf,” or go directly to http://stathanasiusreading.org/bookshelf or https://www.goodreads.com/group/bookshelf/225380-stathanasiusreading. Special thanks goes to Mr. John Silva for managing our online media!
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St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA July 16, 2017
Coffee Hour We need hosts for July
Contact Sophie at 781-944-9085
or sign up in the Parish Center.
Society of St Vincent de Paul
Times are tough for some of our parish families. We
can help them with food, from being evicted, with
heating and keeping their lights on. If you or
someone you
know needs
help, please call
us at 781-258-
8767.
Join us for Eucharistic
Adoration at
St. Athanasius Every Thursday
from
6:30-7:30pm
With Confession
Parish
Happenings !!!!
Ladies’ Prize Bingo
Sunday, Sept. 17 at
6pm
Potluck food and drinks ! Longchamp, Coach, Kate Spade, jewelry, candles,
make up, scarves, and more!
$20/ticket Tickets are limited so buy yours today
Available in the office or through Cindy Canavan
781-872-0042 or [email protected]
Summer Office Hours
Every Friday in July and August the Parish
Office will close at 2:00
Have a safe and relaxing Summer !
Lost & Found
A bracelet has been found. Call or come to
the Parish Office if you lost one
617-944-0330
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St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA July 16, 2017
Parish Staff
Pastor ………………………………. Reverend Darin V. Colarusso [email protected]
Parochial Vicar………………………..Reverend Patrick Armano
Permanent Deacon………………………….Deacon Neil Sumner
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
Administrative Assistant ……………………….. Luann Barretto [email protected]
Youth Ministry……………………………………….Brad Agostinelli
Religious Ed Administrative Assistant …..Michele Barrette [email protected]
Submissions for our bulletin are by Monday 9am
READING FOOD PANTRY Suggestions for July
Muffin mix, Napkins, Juice boxes for Children,
snack packs of chips or cookies, Cereal , crackers
Caring for the needs of our Community
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE
Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
February 15-25, 2018
Join Fr. Armano & Fr. Liias on a Pilgrimage to the Holy
Land. We will experience the Scriptures come alive
and see where Jesus began his ministry. As we
following in the footsteps of Jesus, we will discover
this unique and spiritual land with visits to Galilee,
Tiberius, Nazareth, Caesarea, Capernaum, Bethlehem
and Jerusalem.
A deposit is due by upon time of
registration.* Early bird discount for deposits
received before July 15th
. Final payment is due
by December 15, 2017. For more information and to
obtain a brochure, contact Cathy DiPirro @ 781-307-
2474 or [email protected]
Prayer for My Parish
Almighty God, my parish is composed of people like me.
I help make it what it is.
It will be friendly if I am . It will be holy if I am.
Its pews will be filled if I help fill them.
It will do great work if I work.
It will be prayerful if I pray .
It will make generous gifts to many causes , If I am a
generous giver .
It will bring other people into its worship,
If I invite and bring them.
It will be a parish family of loyalty and love, of
fearlessness and faith, of compassion, charity, and
mercy.
If I - who make it what it is-
am filled with these same qualities.
Therefore, with the help of God,
I will dedicate myself to the task of being
all the things that I want my parish to be.
Bless my journey, Lord God
That I might build the Church
Through Jesus Christ our Lord
Amen
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St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA July 16, 2017
Marriage Bann
Mejia Naranjo &
Lauren Tortolano
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
We need your input! We are constantly trying to improve the ways in which we build up our teens' faith lives and help them get to know Jesus through
our youth ministry program. Parents/guardians of Catholic teens in Reading, we want your feedback on how we can do this! We
are partners in helping our teens learn about the Catholic faith and apply it to their lives so please consider completing this quick
survey so we can learn about what we can do to better serve our teens and families. Here is a link to the survey: https://goo.gl/forms/QOQlhWCxSXYFDNBi1
COR UNUM MEAL CENTER Our next visits to serve dinner at Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence are on Saturdays 7/29, and 8/19. 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 Saturday July 29, 2017, 8am to 11 am
We need adult and youth volunteers. The money from the deposits comes back to St. Athanasius Parish.
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].
COMMUNITY NEWS
Program at Northeast Catholic
College There’s still time to enroll in Northeast Catholic College’s Summer Program for high school students! The Collegiate Summer Program offers participants the opportunity to study theology, philosophy, literature and political science. During the summer program, students also attend daily Mass and enjoy sports, socials and day trips including hiking and canoeing. The program is for students who will be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school in the fall of 2017. It is also open to students who have just graduated high school. The Collegiate Summer Program is a two-week session that runs from Sunday, July 23 – Saturday, August 5, 2017. Register today at www.NortheastCatholic.edu! For more information, contact the admissions office at [email protected] or 603.456.2656.
July 16~ Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
How appropriate the scriptures for this weekend! For the gardeners among us, seeds that were sown weeks ago are beginning to bear fruit. We look forward to the produce that will come. Each week at Mass, God’s word, as seed, is sown in our hearts. Is there a word that God has spoken to you that has not yet born fruit or achieved the end that God intended? Pray for the grace to respond to that word today.
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