Saint Anthony’s Revere

Pray for the souls of: Josephine DeFalco, Patrick Beatrice and Vincent Corso, Walter Szmyt

Masses this Week

Sunday, December 31, 7:30Laura Pegram (Birthday) by

daughter Lindalee10:00 Theodore Coppola & Marie

Giannantonio by Gabrielle & Grace Cappola

12:00 Rose DiPanfilo by family

Monday, January 1, 9:00 Josie Yemma by daughter Sharon

12:00Maria Varela (50th Birthday

Celebration) CCD Teacher

Tuesday, January 2, 7:008:00 In Honor of St. Anthony of Padua – In Church

Wednesday, January 3, In the Chapel 7:0012:00 Vincenza & Renee

Scannelli by family

Thursday, January 4, In the Chapel 7:0012:00 Bill Kiejna by daughter

Cindy

Friday, January 5, In the Chapel7:00 12:007: PM First Friday Community

Mass

Saturday, January 6, In the Church9:AM Community Mass4:PM Anna C. Romano (21st

Anniversary) by daughters Sandra & Fran

7PM Parish Mass

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

As unbelievable as it sounds we enter a New Year again. I wish all of you a blessed New year, we as the faithful people of God. I wish to thank all of you for your Christmas cards and “goodies”. Now, I must make a New Year resolution again to lose twenty pounds – ugh! No more macaroni and meatballs for a while? Seriously though, I am reminded of my daily prayer…

My life is a gift from God, not in years but, a day at a time, and He planned it to be the most important day of my life. Yesterday is gone, never to return.

I must not worry about it but leave it in the hands of God. Tomorrow and all that it holds is God’s secret and its coming is not assured. Only today is mine. Each day arranged by God with infinite goodness and wisdom is His gift. His act of love for me. In Thanksgiving, I will offer him every day the gift of myself-in prayer, work, joy and suffering dear lord, receive it generously.

Happy Healthy New Year to Everyone

Fr. George

_______________________________________OFFERTORY

The Offertory collection for week ending December 24, 2017 ($4,719.00) The Second Collection for The Clergy Trust and retirement Fund was ($4,858.00). 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.

New Year’s Mass Schedule

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISH250 Revere Street Est. 2001 Revere, MA 02151 Tel: (781)

289-1234/8873Fax: (781) 289-6394

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 PMDaily: 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 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: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.____________________________________

PASTORRev. George J. Butera

Ext - 14PAROCHIAL VICARS

Rev. Karunaya Xavier ArulrajExt - 17

Rev. Heniston WashingtonExt - 13

PERMANENT DEACONDeacon Joseph A. Belmonte

Ext - 20Administrator of Faith Formation

Donna Felzani,

First Friday Community Mass January 5, 2018 at 7 PM

1. John Martin Badolato by mom, dad, & Christopher

2. Antonio & Josephine Papa by son John3. John J. Papa by mother & father4. Vincent & Catherine Napoli5. Lucy DeMasse6. Rev. Edward J. Gaudette7. Frank & Phyllis Natale by Linda & Janice

Natale8. Genesio Spina by family9. Flammio Family by Ken10. A Blessed & speedy recovery for Janice Natale

by sister Linda11. Phyllis Hanlon by family12. Leonard Delorey by Peggie Gilbert13. Lucy & Michael Bonanno by children14. Anthony & Lucille Gigante by daughter Loretta

Saturday Community Mass January 6, 2018 at 9 AM

1. Robert C. Reed by dad and family2. Vincent & Catherine Napoli3. Rev. Edward J. Gaudette4. Lucy DeMasse5. Galla Family by son William6. John J. Papa by mom & dad7. Mark Slattery by mother & family8. Flammio Family by Ken9. Alessandro Caggiano by daughters10. Peter Fusco by Carmela & Attilio11. Adrien B. Lussier by Barbara Ciampi & Nicholas

Ciampa12. Joseph S. Rosselli by wife Joanna Rosselli13. Frank & Catherine Prizio by daughter Clare14. Mary Riccardi by Elizabeth & family15. Dominic Pario by Elizabeth & Eric Johnson16. Corinne Portalla by Lisa & Nick Ciancarelli17. Josephine Tanner by Peggy Dambro18. Helen Aiello by McCarthy Family19. Francesco Mogavero by family20. Laurie Schiavone by Doreen King and family21. Joseph Penza by Gerardo Pepe22. Joe Napolitano by Donna & Fred James23. In Thanksgiving for “2017” and Blessings for

“2018” by Vayola Doresca24. Gespare F. Bertolino by Doreen King & family25. Stanley Lebicz by niece & Family

The Holy Family

The Holy Family

St. Anthony’s News

I have an important message. On Tuesday January 9, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the lower hall. The Regional Bishop of the North Region, Bishop Mark O’Connell will address our parish in regard to the future of our parish. As you all aware the Archdiocese of Boston has been in the process of Collaborating Parishes. Bishop Mark will discuss with us the future of St. Anthony’s. If you have any concerns about what this means for St. Anthony’s Parish, please make sure you attend this meeting.

Envelopes January 2018

Envelopes for December 31, 2017: OffertoryEnvelopes for January 1, 2018: Solemnity of MaryEnvelopes for January 7, 2018: Offertory and

Special MonthlyEnvelopes for January 14, 2018: Offertory and

InsuranceEnvelopes for January 21, 2018: OffertoryEnvelopes for January 28, 2018: Offertory and Support of the Church around the World

Housekeeping

Please it would be greatly appreciated if you could help us to keep our Church as well as the restrooms clean. We don’t have a facility manager who works on Saturday or Sunday. Thank you for all you do.

BASIC CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

We 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

10 New Year Resolution This Year

Practice gratitude – Cultivating a grateful heart is the hallmark of a Christian steward. Every day, express thankfulness to the Lord and to others. Seeing the good in your life will allow you to keep your heart compassionate and loving.

Encounter the Lord each day – Find time to be with the Lord each day, whether it be for an hour or ten minutes. Have a conversation with the Lord. Give your joys and worries to Him as well. Allow God's love to transform them. Our encounters will keep our eyes and ears open to the presence of Christ in our midst.

Be present to others – There is much celebration and mourning, joy and sorrow in peoples' lives. What a blessing it is to be able to share those times and not let others experience them alone. The gift of your presence to others is much more valuable than you realize.

Resist overwork – There is a pressure to produce, meet goals, be successful. But activities that lead us to overwork, constant fatigue and worry do not give glory to God. What God calls us to do we can do well. Be mindful that life requires balance, down time and letting go of unrealistic goals.

Nurture friendships – Our friends are those we choose to be with, those with whom we spend our evenings, with whom we vacation, to whom we go to for advice. Friends are gifts from God who give us a greater appreciation of God's love for us. Friends need our time and love.

Give more – Good stewards realize that everything they have is entrusted to them as gift to be shared. There is no better place to begin than sharing with the community that gathers around the Lord's table at Mass. Consider what you are giving to your parish and local diocese and commit to an even greater contribution as circumstances allow.

Make a difference in your parish community – Believe it or not, your parish community can use your talents. Offering your talents to your faith community is one of the most effective ways to feel useful and connected to others, and it is a potentially life-changing New Year's resolution.

Consider living more simply – We cannot find fulfillment in possessions. They add nothing to our self-worth. Jesus blessed the "poor in spirit" in his Sermon on the Mount; and Saint Francis of Assisi urged us to live with only what was necessary, for that is how we begin to find God.

Get healthy – Studies show that most people in North America are accelerating their own decline into premature old age, owing to poor diet and lack of physical activity. Be a good steward of your body. Plan a complete overhaul of your diet and exercise habits.

Don't give up – People give up their New Year's

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Mary: Full of Faith

We always consider new year a sign of hope and new beginning. I wish each of you Happy and Prosperous new year.

On the first day of year, Mother Church invites us to begin this new year with Mother Mary. Today we celebrate the solemnity of Mother of God. St. Augustine says “Blessed are you, Mary, for you gave the Son of God to our world. But even more blessed are you for having believed in him. Full of faith, you conceived Jesus first in your heart and then in your womb, and thus became the mother of all believers.” Mary is full of faith. In the gospel of Luke Mary said to the angel, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” (Lk.1:38)

Her total surrendering to God helps her live according to the will of God amidst problems and difficulties throughout her life. On the first day of New Year the Church gives her as a model for us to surrender to God like Mother Mary without any reservations.

On this new year let us think of our own faith in God.

Is my faith deeply rooted in God like Mother Mary’s faith?

What is attitude towards God when I face difficulties and problems?

Do I Place anything of this world in the place of God?

Do I give more importance to any person than God?

What is the stumbling block to surrender myself to God totally or unconditionally?

Let us find answer to the following questions to sharpen our faith in God.

Prayer: Loving God, I thank you for all

What is a Holy Hour ?

A devotional exercise helping us to keep the Eucharist at the center of our lives

A Holy Hour consists of mental and vocal prayer with expostion of the Blessed Sacrament. It draws inspiration from Christ’s words to the apostles in Gethsemane “Can you watch not one hour with me?” and was taught by Our lord to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1673. A Holy Hour unites us with the Blessed Sacrament present in all tabernacles of the world. It unites our sufferings with jesus crucified, allowing us to atone for the sins of Humanity.

The 2018 Holy Hour for Life will unite the Archdiocese of Boston in prayer for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion, for a full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and for support for those wounded by abortion. It will afford us a unique opportunity to show our devotion to Jesus in a very personal way “Remain here and keep watch with me” while prayeing for an end to abortion.

Our Holy Hour For life will be on Tuesday January 23, 2018 at 7:00 PM.

The Holy Family Confirmation News

“May Light always surround you; Hope kindle and rebound you. May your Hurts turn to Healing; Your Heart embrace feeling. May Wounds become Wisdom; Every Kindness a Prism. May Laughter infect you; Your Passion resurrect you. May Goodness inspire your Deepest Desires. Through all that you Reach for, May your arms Never Tire.” ― D. Simone

Hope you all had wonderful Christmas and Santa was very good to you. And now we are unable to believe but it is real that we are in a New Year. God has blessed to have a brand-new year. With the blessings of God let us make this New Year a wonderful and memorable one for us and for others too. Enjoining with D. Simone I sincerely wish you all a Happy, Blessed and Prosperous New Year, 2018. If you have any concerns or questions please call Fr.Xavier on 781-244-9162 or email at xkarun69@gmail.com

There is no Faith Formation this weekend. All Classes resume on Sunday January 7, 2018.

Faith Formation NewsThank you for all the children

who participated in this year’s Christmas Pageant. This year we had such a great response to be a part of the Most Holy Night of the Year. You touch so many parishioner’s and we Hope that you were inspired by the beautiful baby Jesus.

Wishing you a Blessed and Happy Healthy New year.

Thank you Donna Felzani and Fr. Xavier

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SAINT ANTHONY December 24, 2017

Sanctuary Candle for

December, 2017

DonatedIn Loving Memory

Our Parentsof

Arduino & Maria Grazia Donisi

& Thomas & Louise

Riordan Sunday, December 24, 20178:45 – 12:00 No Faith Formation 7 PM- AA-room C-lower rectory

*Monday December 25, 2017

7 AM & 12 Noon Mass – Chapel4 PM to 10 PM- No Bingo-Hall

7 PM – Hispanic Prayer Meeting-Chapel

*Tuesday, December 26, 2017

7 AM Mass- Chapel8 AM Mass-Church

Adoration 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM - Church

3:30 and 7:00 PM DevotionsConfessions -6 PM to 7 PM-

Church*

Wednesday, December 27, 2017 7 AM & 12:00 PM Mass – Chapel

*Thursday, December 28, 2017

7 AM & 12:00 PM – Chapel

4 PM Immaculate Conception Vigil - Church

12 Noon-AA-Room C-Lower Rectory

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Friday, December 29, 20177 AM and 12 Noon – Mass –

Church7:00 PM –Immaculate Conception

of the Blessed Mother - Mass - Church

*Saturday, December 30, 2017

9:00 AM Community Mass

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My Brother’s Table For

December, 2017Donated

In Loving MemoryOur Parents

Arduino & Maria Grazia Donisi

&Thomas & Louise

RiordanBy

The December, 2017 MissalsDonated

In Loving Memory Of

Our ParentsArduino & Maria Grazia

Donisi&

Thomas & Louise RiordanBy

Family

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