ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISH250 Revere Street Est. 2001 Revere, MA 02151 Tel: (781) 289-1234/8873 Fax: (781) 289-6394

WEBSITE: www.saintanthonysrevere.com PARISH E-MAIL: saintanthonysrevere@gmail.com

Masses: Sunday: (Saturday, 4 and 7 PM)

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

& 7 PM Daily: 7 AM, Tuesdays 7 & 8 AM, Saturdays 9 AM Saint Anthony Devotions: The 13 Tuesdays Every Tuesday: Holy Mass 8:00 AM Devotions & Benediction: 3:30 & 7:00 PM Sacrament of Penance:Saturdays: 3:00-3:45, 6:30-6:45 PM or by appointmentin the Rectory. Sacrament of Baptism: Please call the Rectory to register at least three months before the desired date. Required sessions meet in October, November, February, April, May and AugustSacrament of Marriage: Preparation for Christian Marriage begins at least one year prior to the planned date of the Wedding. Couples contemplating marriage are asked to contact the Rec-tory to make arrangements for an initial interview with a priest/deacon.

PASTORRev. George J. Butera

PAROCHIAL VICARSRev. Udayakumar Xavariapitchai

Email: frudaya@gmail.com

Rev. Karunaya Xavier ArulrajEmail: xkarun@yahoo.com

PERMANENT DEACONDeacon Joseph A. Belmonte

Coordinator of Faith FormationMrs. Mary Belliveau

781-289-3309

Music Director Anthony Crescenzi

Business Manager Email: maryanngiorgio@aol.com

Saint Anthony Revere

(continued next column)19. Ferdinando “Fred” D’Angelo, by Sam & Phyllis Filiti.18. Victoria Rose, by Hescock Family.17. Gloria A. Ferullo, by Rizzuto Family.16. Maria Baffo, by Giovanni & Lucia Russo.

15. Sebastiano & Giuseppe Bisalti, by Salvatore Bisalti & Family.

14. Doreen M. O’Regan-Barrasso, by Capossela Family.13. Margaret Ann Miniscalco, by Capossela Family.

12. Harry C. Terenzi, by Mary Sine & Sharom and Amelia Amodeo.

11. Gail Bornstein, by Mark Cataloni.10. Vincenza Carrabes, by James and Lorraine Spears.9. Luigi, Domenica, Stefano, Joseph Bottari, by Family.8. Vickey Carrabes, by Carmela Bottari and Family,7. Ronald Argenzio, by Family.6. Rose Borghetti, by Family.5. Domenic A. Migliero, Jr., by wife.4. Rev. Edward J. Gaudette.3. Lucy DeMasse.2. Vincent and Catherine Napoli.1. John J. Papa, by mother and father.

Community Mass Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 9AM+

12:00 Anna Cappuccio10:00 Joseph, Rose, Anthony, Eleanor Nutile & Marion Taylor 7:30 Thomas A. Galletta

Masses next Sunday, March 15, 2015+

7PM Lorenzo & Natale Lombardo, by Family.4PM Parish Mass 9AM Community MassSaturday, March 144PM Stations of the Cross12:00 Michael Gregorio, by Al and Maryann .7:00 Vincenzo Ravida, by MotherFriday, March 1312:00 Vito, Pat and Robert Magliano, by Family.7:00 Anthony Coscia, by Donna.Thursday, March 1212:00 Marion Gregorio, by Al and Maryann. 7:00Wednesday, March 1112:00 Deceased Members of The Giorgio Family.8:00 in honor of Saint Anthony of Padua.7:00Tuesday, March 1012:00 John J. Papa, Anniv., by Mom and Dad.7:00 Dorothy Cocco, by sister.Monday, March 912:00 Steven Giorgio, by Al and Maryann.

10:00 Santo & Mary DiBiasso & Frank & Kay Prizio, by Family.

7:30 George A. Maglione, 20th Anniv., by Family.Sunday, March 8

Masses this Week+

PRAY FOR: Anna Grasso, Marcela Pease, Anthony Koczorowski.

Community Mass Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 9 AM 20. Angelo & Laura Belmonte & Susan Otolo, by Debbie.21. Aldine Catalano, by Family.22. Celia Oliviero, by Family.23. Galla Family, by son, William.24. Janis Sheppard by Clare and Trevor.25. Robert Goetz, by wife, Annette26. Richard A. Penta, by John R. Correggio.27. Josephine Simili, by Family.28. Sam Palermo, by daughter and son.29. Luigi and Josie Colerico, by Family.30. Ralph Boccuzzi, by Family.31. Carl and Harry, by Marie.32. Bill Edge, by Family.33. Mitzi and Theresa, by Family.34. Fraser Family, by Les.35. Alfred Siciliano, by Karen and Family.

*2015 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

The Archdiocese has set our goal at $31,000.00 for this year. If we do not reach this goal, St. Anthony’s must make up the difference. Therefore we ask that our parishioners to please be as generous as you possibly can. You may make your donation to the Catholic Annual Appeal throughout the year. Envelopes are available in the pews and in the church vestibule.

+HOLY THURSDAY PILGRIMAGE

The annual Holy Thursday Pilgrimage to 7 churches in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows will be led by Sandi Arjune. You will be travelling from St. Joseph’s in Medford to churches in Salem, Peabody, and then return to St. Joseph’s in Medford by 12 Noon. Please call Sandi Arjune to reserve your place on the bus at 781-983-6144 or 781-333-4800 between 12 Noon and 6 PM.

+29TH ANNUAL “WAY OF THE CROSS FOR LIFE”

East BostonBeginning at 9 AM on Good Friday, April 3, 2015 from Most Holy Redeemer Church to Our Lady of the Assumption, Sacred Heart Church and St. Joseph/St. Lazarus to the Madonna Queen National Shrine. Anyone who wishes to pray for the end of abortion are invited. Please bring your Rosary. Contact Sebastian Martelli at 617-567-4077 or 617-846-9077.

+“…when he was raised from the dead,

his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they came to

believe the scripture and the word Jesus had spoken.”

(Jn :22)

Church Sanctuary Candle For March, 2015 In Loving Memory Of Treva and Chris Petrino

Bydaughter, Mary Petrino

Third Sunday in Lent

From the Pastor’s DeskThank you for your response to The Catholic Appeal.Thank you for your response to our Grand Annual Appeal.. We are entering the third week of Lent. Remember prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

We are asking all our parishioners to gather together on Thursday evening, March 26th from 7:30 to 8:30 PM to spend just one hour with Our Lord. We will have the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, the reading of the Passion and Benediction. Please reserve this night.

We have a Bingo game every Monday night. This Bingo Game helps support our Parish. It is a great way to raise money. I am so grateful for the present volunteers. Would you be willing to give just 4 hours on a Monday evening twice a month? Please see me if you can help.

It looks like we have turned the corner in regards to the weather. No snowstorms are in the forecast for the next 10 days and it will feel like Spring! Hoorah!

Ah! Back to soup and sandwich for Lent. Fr. George

*MONTHLY SPECIAL COLLECTION

The second collection to be taken up at all Masses this weekend will help us meet our monthly expenses.

*PROPERTY INSURANCE COLLECTION

The second collection to be taken up at all Masses next weekend will help us meet our monthly Property Insurance bill. Thank you.

*FINANCIAL MATTERS

Offertory Collections Received: Weekends of: March 1, 2015 - $4,863.68. February 22, 2015-$4,380.34. February 15, 2015 - $1,807.18. February 8, 2015 – $2,480.81. February 1, 2015 - $3,286.59. Ash Wednesday for Africa & Eastern Europe: $1,345.84. February 15, 2015 for Property Insurance: $815.65.

+Passion Play, 2015

Once again this year, the Passion Play will take place at all the Masses on Palm Sunday weekend. All students from grades 4 through 12 are invited to participate in this prayerful representation of the Lord’s passion and death. Sign up and rehearsals will take place in the Main Church from 5:00 P.M. until 6:30 P.M. on Sundays.. Parents and grandparents, please encourage your children to take part in the Passion Play. For more information, call Father Kumar at 781.289.1234 or Mrs. Felzani at 781.284.2292.

+FAITH FORMATION NEWS

“It’s My Heart” Our faith formation program will be participating in the “It’s My Heart” program. We will be collecting individual pairs of children and adult size socks.

First PenanceOur Sacramental Preparation Program will be receiving the Sacrament of First Penance on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 10:30 AM in the Church.

+ADULT CONFIRMATION

Adult Confirmation is for any adult 18 years or older who has received the sacrament of Baptism and First Communion. The Sacrament of Confirmation seals our Baptismal promise. Classes begin Thursday Evening March 19, 2015 7:00 PM till 8:00 PM for 6 consecutive weeks in Room C, The Sacrament of Confirmation will be on Saturday May 9, 2015 at 1:30 PM. If this is something you are interested in please call Maryann at 781-289-1234 Ext. 10.

Confirmation Year 1The next class for Confirmation Year 1 will be this Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 1:15PM in the Chapel. The students are expected to attend the 12 Noon Mass every Sunday and sign the Mass attendance sheet.

Confirmation Year 2 Program NewsThe next class for the Confirmation Year 2 will be this Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 6:30 PM at the chapel. The students are expected to attend the 12 Noon Mass every Sunday and sign the Mass attendance sheet.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *REVERE CATHOLIC YOUTH CHORUS PRESENTS

“I HEAR AMERICA SINGING”OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR CATHOLIC YOUTH CHORUS

New Members Welcome NowRehearsal, Tuesday evening March 10, 2015

5:00 to 6:30 PMIn Choir Loft of St. Anthony’s Church

All Rehearsals Under Parental Supervision * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

* *THOUGHTS WHILE WALKING - LENTEN THOUGHTS

LENTEN FASTING

Part of the Church’s Lenten discipline is the practice of fasting and abstinence. Abstinence, in this case, is refraining from eating meat. We used to abstain from meat on every Friday, now it’s only binding on the Fridays of Lent. Any Catholic above the age of 14 is required to abstain during Lent. And since this is intended as a penitential practice, having a two-pound lobster instead, kind of misses the point.

Fasting has a long history as a penitential practice. The ideal of giving up some food for the sake of one’s spiritual life has been part of our tradition for centuries. Jesus himself went into the desert to fast and pray. Today’s Lenten fast is pretty easy by comparison. The Lenten fast days are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On those days, Catholics between 18 and 59 years of age are expected to eat only one substantial meal and may eat two smaller meals if necessary. No snacking between meals is permitted. Obviously, the very young, the elderly, and anyone in poor health are exempt from these requirements.

But don’t be too quick to let yourself off the hook. If you can’t fast and give up meat, perhaps there’s something similar you could be doing as a sign of repentance. One of my hypoglycemic friends who has to eat every four hours or so, is giving up the television and the computer on fast days. For him that’s probably harder than not eating would be. The point of these practices is to express sorrow for our sins and to help us live in solidarity with those whose hunger is never satisfied. To live for a few hours with a feeling of hunger is a reminder that we are constantly dependent on God for all that sustains us. That would be an appropriate dedication for all our fasting and abstinence this Lent.

(Rev. Larry Rice, CSP)

Compiled by Fr. Kumar

March 8, 2015

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Sunday, March 8, 2015 Faith Formation Classes this Sunday 1:15PM-Confirmaton 1 Class-Chapel 6:30 PM-Confirmation 2 Class- Chapel5 PM-6:30 PM Church- Passion Play rehearsal

7 PM-AA-Room C-lower Rectory*

Monday, March 9, 2015 7 AM Mass - Chapel & 12 Noon Mass - Church

4 PM to 10 PM – Bingo – Parish Hall7 PM-Hispanic Prayer meeting-Chapel

*Tuesday, March 10, 2015

7 AM Mass-Chapel & 12 Noon Mass – Church8AM Mass (Novena)-Church3:30 & 7PM Novena-Church

5-6:30PM-Youth Music Ministry-Church7PM-RCIA Meeting-rectory

7:30 to 9PM – Adult Music Ministry-Church*

Wednesday March 11, 20157 AM Mass – Chapel & 12 Noon Mass - Church

Light is for you (Confession) 6:30 to 8:00 PM- Church6-8PM-Adoration-Prayer Group-Chapel

*Thursday, March 12, 2015

7 AM Mass – Chapel & 12 Noon Mass - Church12Noon – AA-Room C-lower rectory

*Friday, March 13, 2015

7 AM Mass – Chapel & 12 Noon Mass-Church4 PM – Stations of Cross - Church

*Saturday, March 14, 2015

8AM to 3:00 PM-Flea Market – Open- hall9 AM Community Mass-Church

Confessions 3-3:45 PM & 6-6:45PM4PM & 7 PM –Mass - Church