FROM THE PASTOR’S DESKThanks, you for your first installment of our Grand Annual. A good beginning.

Please set aside the date of November 19. It is on that day we as a parish family will celebrate the good gift of our patron Saint Anthony and the gift of our Church and the gift of each other. We will do this at the 12 O clock Mass. After the Mass, we will go down to our hall for a full Italian buffet (May be even my very own macaroni and meat balls) dancing with the songs of Allan LaBella and simply enjoying each other’s company. Tickets for this celebration are available after all the Masses and at the rectory during the week don’t miss it.

As I said before, November is the month of Thanksgiving and remembering. If you wish to have your loved ones remembered at the Mass and enrolled in our special booklet please fill out the form that may be found at the back of the Church and return to rectory before November 6th.

Now my Macaroni and Meat Balls!! Fr. George

*Our Parish Theme Song

Lord, you have come to the seashore,neither searching for the rich nor the wise,

desiring only that I should follow.O Lord, with your eyes set upon me gently

smiling,you have spoken my name; all I long for

I found by the water, at your sideI will seek other shores

BASIC CHRISTIAN COMMUNITYWe have started a new program, namely “Basic Christian Community” (BCC) in our Parish. Basic Christian Community is the life style of early Christians. Few families gather at a home and they pray and reflect over the Word of God. It will enrich our lives and provide a good opportunity to pray for others. It will strengthen our relationship with one another. If anyone wants to have Basic Christian Community in their home, please contact Fr. Heniston.

Saint Anthony’s Revere

Twenty Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time

“The gift of Counsel acts like a new breath in the conscience, suggesting to it what is licit, what is becoming, what is more lifting for the soul”

Counsel is the third gift of the Holy Spirit. Every day we face so many problems in our lives and we find it difficult to face them. Sometimes, we have to take decisions regarding certain matters or issues whether we like it or not. Those moments are highly confusing and we do not know what to do and we become crazy. The gift of Counsel directs and guides us in those moments.

Enlightened by the Spirit the gift of counsel enables us to make appropriate decisions especially in a difficult situation. It makes us to ask himself or herself that is the decision taken in line with God’s will and the teaching of the Church? Therefore, the gift of counsel accurately guides us to take correct decision at a particular time, place and circumstance. It corresponds to the teachings of Christ that kings for my sake as a witness before them and the pagans. When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say. You will be given at that moment what you are to say.”

Pope Francis in his catechesis teaches that illuminates our heart and makes us sensitive to the voice of the Spirit so that we do not get carried away in our thoughts, feelings, and intentions, by selfishness or our own way of looking at things but by the will of God.”The essential condition to have the gift of counsel in our life is ‘prayer’aside our personal logic and begin to act according to the promptings of the Spirit. Sometimes, the Holy Spirit may guide us though others who are gifted with the gift of the Counsel. For example, Popes Gregory XI and Urban VI were counseled even admonished by St. Catherine of Siena who was young and without great training and learning. St. John Marie Vianney was told to be a below average person, but many Cardinals and Bishops went to him to bet guidance and to make important decisions.Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. in his article called “The Gift of Counsel” instructs us to develop two elements to grow in the gift of Counsel. They are: sense of one’s own weakness and ignorancehumble and know our limitations, we will dance according to tune of the Holy Spirit. Let us ask God to bless us with the gift of the Holy Spirit to guide us and others.

PRAYERthroughout my life. Give me grace to discern Your ways to walk in Your paths, and make others to follow Your directions and guidance. Bless all our spiritual leaders and fill them with the gift of counsel to guide Your Holy Church. I ask this through Christ, our Lord.

Twenty Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Roger Napolitano, Cecelia Ardolino, Loretta Scimone, Nicholas Fassi and

Anniv.) by husband Richard

Gilda Fontes by daughter, son in law and

Eulalia Carnovale by daughter and family

Anniv) by Ron, Nancy and

Robert C. Reed by dad, nana, uncle Ron and

Nunziata Santosuosso Casale (Birthday) and Michael Casale by daughter Lena Guarino

OFFERTORY The Offertory collection for week ending October 15, 2017 was ($3309.00). The Second Collection for The Grand Annual was ($14,519.00). In order for St. Anthony to reach the budget we need ($5,000.00) a week. Thank you for all of your generous support throughout the year.

Envelopes To all the parishioners who receive envelopes.

October Envelopes should be:October 22, Offertory and Mission SundayOctober 29, Offertory and Restoration Fund

Thank you for all your support

Host Donors For 2018

If anyone is interested in donating $200.00 a month for our Hosts the months available are, May July, August, September, October. Please contact the rectory. Thank you for all you do. The Church only survives on your generous donations and offertory throughout the year. Thank you

My Brother’s Table

Are in need of volunteers for the second Thursday of the month. If you feel that this ministry might be a good fit for you Please call Josie at 781-289-6422

Youth Ministry/Faith Formation

      Yes! We are in the planning stages of bringing back our Parish Youth Group! Our very first event will be a trip to LIFT Ministries on Friday, evening December 1 at Immaculate Conception Church on Pleasant Street in Malden. LIFT is an evening of worship and praise that is tailored for teens, "tweens", young adults and families. We will start the evening with a pizza party at the Faith Formation Building at 5:30, leave for LIFT at 6:15 and return to St. Anthony's about 9:30. Kids from grades 6 through High School and their families

Saturday Community Mass October 28, at 9AM

1. Robert C. Reed by dad & family2. John J. Papa by mom & dad3. Lucy DeMasse4. Rev. Edward J. Guadette5. Anthony & Rose Borghetti6. Vincent & Catheine Napoli7. Galla Family by son William8. Judy Mozzetta by mother, sisters and

family9. Pasquale and Theresa Marotta & William

Mullen by family10. Adiego, Adelina, Charles, Laura

Bevilacqua and Lillian LaCava by Gilda11. Edith Bevilacqua by husband Jay12. Robert LaCava, Mary, Martin Compiano

& Norbet J. Bengtson by Gilda13. Vincent Mercurio & Alexander

Bevilacqua by Gilda14. John, Maria, Christy, Joseph, Anthony &

Phyllis Ferragamo by Joanne15. Ben, Phyllis, Maureen, William.

Elizabeth, Robert, Ralph, John, Harriet, Alice Mae Dent by Mary D’Olimpio

16. Bobbie, Vinnie and All the Souls in Purgatory

17. Joseph Quarantello by Marie & Ken Mason

18. Corinne Portalla by Peter Martino and family

19. Mario Cordone by sister Anna20. Michael & Marion Pagliarulo by

daughter Nina21. Michelle Nowak by Gregory Menard22. Antonio & Lenora DeMarco by family23. James & Lorraine DeMarco by family24. Donna Love by family25. Anthony & Rose DeMarco by family26. Joseph & Adriana DeMarco by family27. James Forti & Josephine Perretti by

daughter Jennie28. Ann Maloney by sister Jennie29. Susan Walton by Aunt Jennie30. Nancy Kallery By Melrene & Allen Stone31. Phyllis Todisco by Melrene & Allen Stone

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISH250 Revere Street Est. 2001 Revere, MA 02151 Tel: (781) 289-1234/8873 Fax:

(781) 289-6394WEBSITE: www.stanthonysrevere.com Email:

MassesSunday: (Saturday, 4 and 7 PM)

7:30 AM, 10:00 AM & 12:00 Noon Holy Day: (Eve 4 PM) 7 AM, 12 Noon & 7 PM

Daily: 7AM and 12:00 Noon except Tuesdays 7 & 8 Adoration until 4:00 PM, Saturdays 9 AM

Saint Anthony Devotions : The 13 Tuesdays +

Every Tuesday: Holy Mass 8:00 AMDevotions & Benediction: 3:30 & 7:00 PM

Sacrament of Penance:Saturdays: 3:00-3:45, 6:30-6:45 PM or by appointment

in the Rectory.

Sacrament of Baptism:Baptism will be done on the second Sunday of every Month. Classes for Parents and Godparents will be held on the First

Sunday of every month at 1:30 PM in the Chapel.Please call the Rectory to register.

Sacrament of Marriage:Preparation for Christian Marriage begins at least one year

prior to the planned date of the Wedding. Couples contemplating marriage please go online to

www.bostoncatholic.org to find out date and time for Transformed in Love.

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PASTORRev. George J. Butera

PAROCHIAL VICARSRev. Karunaya Xavier Arulraj

Rev. Heniston Washington

PERMANENT DEACONDeacon Joseph A. Belmonte

Administrator of Faith FormationDonna Felzani,781-289-3309

Music MinistryAnn Ciampa781-289-1234

Finance & Operation ManagerMaryann Giorgio

781-289-1234 Ext. 10

Confirmation News“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the

world on fire” - St. Catherine of Siena

We are not some casual and meaningless product of evolution. Each of us is the result of a thought of God. God has a purpose for our life and Jesus has revealed it to us. The purpose of our Christian life is to be the salt and light of the world (Matt 5/14-16). When we live the call of God we will set the world on fire. The Sacrament of Confirmation offers us the grace and strength to be the salt and light of the world.

Oct. 22, 2017 is the Twenty Ninth Week in Ordinary Time. This weekend right after the 12 Noon Mass the first year Confirmation Candidates will have a session on “Divine Revelation” from 1.15 PM to 2.15 PM at the faith formation building.

The second year Confirmation Candidates will have a session on “Why am I a Catholic?” in the evening from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM in the faith formation building.

All the candidates have to do the sign-up sheets kept in the vestibule after attending the weekend Mass.Reminder: Next Sunday (Oct. 29, 2017) the 12 Noon Mass is going to be the “Introduction and Initiation Mass” for the first year Confirmation Candidates and “Commitment Mass” for the second year Confirmation Candidates.

All the Candidates are required to come for the 12 Noon Mass with their parents and sponsors. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me on my cell 781-244-9162 or email me at xkarun69@gmail.comThank youFr. Xavier

Roger Napolitano, Cecelia Ardolino, Loretta Scimone, Nicholas Fassi and

Anniv.) by husband Richard

Gilda Fontes by daughter, son in law and

Eulalia Carnovale by daughter and family

Anniv) by Ron, Nancy and

Robert C. Reed by dad, nana, uncle Ron and

Nunziata Santosuosso Casale (Birthday) and Michael Casale by daughter Lena Guarino

OFFERTORY The Offertory collection for week ending October 15, 2017 was ($3309.00). The Second Collection for The Grand Annual was ($14,519.00). In order for St. Anthony to reach the budget we need ($5,000.00) a week. Thank you for all of your generous support throughout the year.

Envelopes To all the parishioners who receive envelopes.

October Envelopes should be:October 22, Offertory and Mission SundayOctober 29, Offertory and Restoration Fund

Thank you for all your support

Host Donors For 2018

If anyone is interested in donating $200.00 a month for our Hosts the months available are, May July, August, September, October. Please contact the rectory. Thank you for all you do. The Church only survives on your generous donations and offertory throughout the year. Thank you

My Brother’s Table

Are in need of volunteers for the second Thursday of the month. If you feel that this ministry might be a good fit for you Please call Josie at 781-289-6422

Youth Ministry/Faith Formation

      Yes! We are in the planning stages of bringing back our Parish Youth Group! Our very first event will be a trip to LIFT Ministries on Friday, evening December 1 at Immaculate Conception Church on Pleasant Street in Malden. LIFT is an evening of worship and praise that is tailored for teens, "tweens", young adults and families. We will start the evening with a pizza party at the Faith Formation Building at 5:30, leave for LIFT at 6:15 and return to St. Anthony's about 9:30. Kids from grades 6 through High School and their families

Saturday Community Mass October 28, at 9AM

1. Robert C. Reed by dad & family2. John J. Papa by mom & dad3. Lucy DeMasse4. Rev. Edward J. Guadette5. Anthony & Rose Borghetti6. Vincent & Catheine Napoli7. Galla Family by son William8. Judy Mozzetta by mother, sisters and

family9. Pasquale and Theresa Marotta & William

Mullen by family10. Adiego, Adelina, Charles, Laura

Bevilacqua and Lillian LaCava by Gilda11. Edith Bevilacqua by husband Jay12. Robert LaCava, Mary, Martin Compiano

& Norbet J. Bengtson by Gilda13. Vincent Mercurio & Alexander

Bevilacqua by Gilda14. John, Maria, Christy, Joseph, Anthony &

Phyllis Ferragamo by Joanne15. Ben, Phyllis, Maureen, William.

Elizabeth, Robert, Ralph, John, Harriet, Alice Mae Dent by Mary D’Olimpio

16. Bobbie, Vinnie and All the Souls in Purgatory

17. Joseph Quarantello by Marie & Ken Mason

18. Corinne Portalla by Peter Martino and family

19. Mario Cordone by sister Anna20. Michael & Marion Pagliarulo by

daughter Nina21. Michelle Nowak by Gregory Menard22. Antonio & Lenora DeMarco by family23. James & Lorraine DeMarco by family24. Donna Love by family25. Anthony & Rose DeMarco by family26. Joseph & Adriana DeMarco by family27. James Forti & Josephine Perretti by

daughter Jennie28. Ann Maloney by sister Jennie29. Susan Walton by Aunt Jennie30. Nancy Kallery By Melrene & Allen Stone31. Phyllis Todisco by Melrene & Allen Stone

Twenty Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Faith Formation News

What a glorious weekend! Thank you to all the parents of our First Holy Communion class for attending our informational session last weekend. A special thank you to Father George and Father Xavier for their thoughtful words on the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. It was also a special occasion when our First Communion class was formally enrolled in the program. Please pray for our children as they prepare, pray and learn about how much God and Jesus love them!

Here's what's happening in the next few weeks: 

Sunday, October 22: Regular schedule of classes. Grades 1 and 2 from 8:45 until 9:45 and Grades 3-8 from 11:00 until 12:00. There is still time to register for classes. Come to the Faith Formation office on Sunday mornings.

Sunday, October 29: "Dress as Your Favorite Saint" today! We encourage the children to dress as their favorite saint and take part in the entrance procession at the 10:00 Family Mass. Regular schedule of classes.

Looking ahead to November!Saturday, November 4th: Planning meeting at 10:30 in the Faith Formation Building to plan for the Santa Pancake Breakfast which will be on December 10.

Sunday, November 5: Regular schedule of classesSunday, November 12: Regular schedule of classes. Today will be our annual Food Drive for the Revere Food Pantry. More info to come.Sunday, November 19: NO CLASS TODAY Annual feast of St. Anthony of PaduaThursday, November 23: Happy Thanksgiving!Sunday, November 26: NO CLASS TODAY (Thanksgiving Break)

Have a great week and God Bless You!Donna Felzani

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SAINT ANTHONY October 22, 2017

Sanctuary Candle for

October, 2017Is Donated

In Loving Memory Of

Santo & Mary DiBiasso Frank & Kay Prizio

By Mike & Phyllis Prizio

Sunday, October 22, 2017

8:45 – 12:00 Faith Formation First Class7 PM- AA-room C-lower rectory

*Monday October 23, 2017

7 AM & 12 Noon Mass – Chapel4 PM to 10 PM-Bingo-Hall

7 PM – Hispanic Prayer Meeting-Chapel*

Tuesday, October 24, 20177 AM Mass- Chapel8 AM Mass-Church

Adoration 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM - Church3:30 and 7:00 PM Devotions

Confessions -6 PM to 7 PM- Church*

Wednesday, October 25, 2017 7 AM & 12 Noon Mass – Chapel

6-8PM-Eucharistic Adoration – Chapel*

Thursday, October 26, 20177AM, 12Noon, Masses – Church

12 Noon-AA-Room C-Lower Rectory*

Friday, October 27, 20177 AM and 12 Noon – Mass – Chapel

*Saturday, October 28, 20179:00 AM Community Mass4 & 7 PM Mass – ChurchConfession – Church at

3 – 3:45 PM and 6:30 – 6:45PMFlea Market – Is Open

8:30 until 2:30 PMgo to the Face Book Page stanthonysfleamarket

or call Sandy at 339-532-7655

Food Has Been Donated ToMy Brother’s Table

For October, 2017

In Loving MemoryOf

Geis & Rubbicco FamilyBy

Rosemary & Lorenz Geis

The October, 2017 Missals

Are DonatedIn Loving Memory

OfSanto & Mary DiBiasso

Frank & Kay PrizioBy

Mike & Phyllis Prizio

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