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December 31,2017
Sunday Mass:
Vigil 4:00pm; 9:00am, 11:00am
Weekday 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
StAthanasius@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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WEEKLY OFFERTORY
Saturday, Dec 30 4:00pm Gerald Zerfas Memorial Sunday, Dec 31 9:00am Kathleen Mulvey Memorial 11:00am Mass for the People Monday, Jan 1 9:00am HAPPY NEW YEAR ! Tuesday, Jan 2 9:00am Helen Murphy Memorial Thursday, Jan 4 9:00am Sandy Schofield Memorial 6:30 pm Adoration Friday, Jan 5 9:00am Rev. Timothy J. Murphy Memorial Saturday, Jan 6 9:00am First Saturday Mass 4:00pm William McLaughlin Memorial Sunday, Jan 7 9:00am Dominic Izzo Memorial 11:00am Giuseppe Fodera Birthday 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, 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, Ed .S, Kate R, Marie M
These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until
Sunday, Jan 8th - Call the office or email
bulletin@stathanasiusreading.org to add or renew a name of
your loved ones on the list.
MEETINGS & EVENTS
SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 31
Mass Attendance Last Week : 1334
Offertory $ 6,585
Clergy Benefit Trust $ 9,710
JAN 6 BOTTLES & CANS 8:00AM
*** Rel Ed Classes resume all week ***
31 SUN Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3/Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-
17 or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19/ Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40
1 MON Nm 6:22-27, or Heb1:1-2, Lk 2:16-21
2 TUE Jn 2:22-28, or , Heb 1:1-2, Jn 1:19-28
3 WED Jn 2:29-3:6 , or JN 1:14 , or Jn 1:29-34
4 THURS Jn 3:7-10, or Heb 1:1-2, or Jn 1:35-42
5 FRI JN 3: 11-21, or JN 1:43-51
6 SAT Jn 1 5:5-13, or SEE Mk 9:6, or Mk 1:7-11
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St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA December 31, 2017
Parish
Happenings !!!!
BOTTLES & CANS
The next bottle and can organizing session is on
Saturday, Jan 6th starting at 8am. We need youth
and adult volunteers to help sort . All of the money
deposits return to St. Athanasius Parish.
Grief, Loss and General Pastoral Care
St. Athanasius provides individual or small group
support to those experiencing the loss of a loved
one, other kinds of loss, or any other life difficulty
or stress. We collaborate with various groups and
counselors in the area who provide services at no
cost. If you or someone you know is experiencing
loss or distress and would like time limited pastoral
counseling, please contact the parish office for
more information.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION HAPPENINGS
Below Photo : Grade 4 enjoying their Christmas Party Below Photo: Ms. Chrissy’s 1st grade Class
and wishing you all a Merry Christmas ! proudly displays their homemade mangers
Mrs. B, Ben, Anthony, Michael, Zach, Nolan, Frankie,
Juliette & Caroline
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Join us for Eucharistic
Adoration at
St. Athanasius Every Thursday
from
6:30-7:30pm
With Confession
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
Please Join Us!
First Saturday Mass
For the Blessed Mother
Saturday, Jan 6
Rosary 8:45am
Mass 9:00am
Ladies’ Prize Bingo
Sunday, Jan 21st at 6pm
Potluck - bring food and
drinks to share ! Dooney & Burke, Coach, Kate Spade,
jewelry, candles, make up, and more!
$20/ticket
Limited amount of tickets are available in the
office or through Cindy Canavan 781-872-0042 or
cindy.canavan@comcast.net
Something to Think About Something to Think About Something to Think About Something to Think About …
With the end of Christmas Season, are
we ready to accept God’s love and
grace while moving into the new
year ?
THANK YOU FROM US !! The St. Athanasius Christmas Faire is over for another year. That being said, we want to acknowledge all those who contributed to its success. The team at the Stitchers' Corner (Knit Table) wishes to Thank all who donated handmade items to the Faire, especially anyone who left items but didn't leave your name.
Your generosity is much appreciated.
Diane Bukowski, Stitchers' Corner Coordinator
SATURDAY NIGHT CLUB
St. Athanasius is hosting an opportunity in
Parish Life… The Saturday Night Club. Every
third Saturday of the Month, all are welcomed to meet up at
our Parish Center for an evening of activities; structured or
arbitrary, or perhaps just come to hang out with new people.
We can provide rides for those who let us know beforehand.
Some of the events planned are:
January 20, 6:30-9:00 Paint night $20 per participant
Alternatives for those not painting,
Playing cards, Chess, Cribbage, tea tasting, etc.
February 17, 6:30-9:00 Floral Arranging Class….$10.00 per
participant
WATCH FUTURE BULLETINS FOR DETAILS AND SIGN
UP INFO
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Feast of the Holy Family Sometimes it seems odd to listen to politicians talk about family values as though no one has ever heard of them. People live family values every day, often heroically, helping one another achieve greatness and success. The family value is love. It carries us through, and helps bring us together as one. It supports and affirms, it heals and nourishes, and it forgives and accepts. With the focus on Jesus, the role of the Holy Family can sometimes be forgotten. Joseph, as husband and father, protects and guides. Mary, as wife and mother, nourishes and supports. Jesus, as a son, obeys and grows in holiness and wisdom. Despite their unique roles in salvation history, the members of this family are pretty much like the rest of us: living together in faith, hope and love. The Christmas Season gives us many opportunities to express our love and appreciation for our family. Time spent together is so precious and we should try to include everyone, even those who over time and events have grown a bit distant. Pray for the grace of the Holy Family and let others know how much they are loved.
~James Gaffney, St. George Publishing
jim@stgeorgepublishing.com
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Parish Staff
Pastor ………………………………. Reverend Darin V. Colarusso
frcolarusso@verizon.net
Parochial Vicar………………………..Reverend Patrick Armano
stathanasius@stathanasiusreading.org
Permanent Deacon………………………….Deacon Neil Sumner deaconneil@stathanasiusreading.org
Permanent Deacon…………..….………… Deacon Matt Baltier
deaconmatt@stathanasiusreading.org
Administrative Office Manager………………. Kerry Basford
officemgr@stathanasiusreading.org
Director of Religious Ed……………………………….. Jo-Ann Rossi dre@stathanasiusreading.org
Music Director..………………………………………..John Donovan
admin1@stathanasiusreading.org
Business Manager……………………………………...Janine Castro businessmgr@stathanasiusreading.org
Administrative Assistant ……………………….. Luann Barretto admin1@stathanasiusreading.org
Youth Ministry……………………………………….Brad Agostinelli saintasyouth@gmail.com
Religious Ed Administrative Assistant …..Michele Barrette
reledadmin@stathanasiusreading.org
Submissions for our bulletin are by Monday 9am bulletin@stathanasiusreading.org
READING FOOD PANTRY Suggestions for January
White Tuna in water, Hot Chocolate, Cereal, Snacks
for children, Ramen Noodles, Soup , Coffee, Tea
Caring for the needs of our Community
Reading Has Welcomed a Refugee Family
Members of Reading POWR (People Organized to
Welcome Refugees), a program of Catholic Charities
of Boston, greeted a family of three adult refugees
from Ethiopia at Logan Airport on Wednesday,
December 20.
Volunteers brought a “Welcome” banner and an
array of warm clothes for people who had never
experienced snow or cold weather. Reading POWR
located an affordable apartment for them in Reading
and will turn now to helping them to improve their
English and adjust to life in a new country. Their
arrival in Reading just before Christmas was a
poignant one: we hope to be able to assure them
that there is, indeed, “room for them at the Inn”
after their years of privation and turmoil.
The family includes a respected tribal elder, his
young adult son, and a nephew. All have spent the
last twelve years in a refugee camp in Kenya, hoping
for a permanent home where they could live in
peace and safety. They have passed multiple
background checks, and are able to work and pursue
U.S. citizenship.
Financial donations are still most welcome to help
with their expenses until they are self-supporting:
visit the Reading POWR website at https://
readingpowr.weebly.com or go to
www.gofundme.com/Readingpowr .
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