Saint Anthony’s Revere

Pray for the souls of: Florence Kent, Joseph A. Bevilacqua, Stephen Romano, Robert Pugliese, Rose Santagate, Morgan J. Mulkerin and Clementina Gnerre.

Masses this Week

Sunday, January 21, 7:30Vanessa (11th Anniv) & Tony (17th Anniv) Ardagna by mother

Maria & sister10:00 Peter Theodoro, Maria

Fusco and Lucia Carfagnini by family

12:00 Carmela Colandini by family

Monday, January 22, 7:00 Pinto family by Hilda Carneiro & family12:00Barbara A. Baldinelli by Carolyn

DesMarais

Tuesday, January 23, 7:00 Special Healing for Catherine

Ann DeGeorge by Uncle Frank & Aunt Terri

8:00 In Honor of St. Anthony of Padua – In Church7:00 PM Holy Hour for Life

Wednesday, January 24, In the Chapel 7:0012:00 Adam A. Aufiero Dr. by

daughter Ann Ciampa

Thursday, January 25, In the Chapel

7:0012:00Barbara A. Baldinelli by Carolyn

DesMarais

Friday, January 26, In the Chapel7:00 12:00 Walter J. Szmyt by sister

Rosalie & family

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

It’s time now we go through the Christmas Blues, and the weather isn’t helping. As I write these notes another snowstorm is in the forecast, it never ends. I ask you to please read my explanation of the future of St. Anthony’s, there is nothing to worry about we are going to be great and stronger than ever. We have a great parish here and will always have a great parish. How can we lose with St. Anthony on our side?

For the many parishioners who attended the Tuesday January 9th meeting here to discuss the future of St. Anthony’s, it was just to explain to the parishioners what it meant to be a Shrine this was only one option. As you have heard throughout the Archdiocese the last couple of years, because of the lack of priest there have been different phases of parishes who have been assigned to collaborate. Right now, St. Anthony’s has been categorized as undecided until June 2019, and I am here as your pastor until then to serve you, please God let my health hold out, so from now to then only God knows what will be. So please stop worrying over things that we don’t have to worry about. We will continue our mission here just as we do every day. Thank you for all your support.

Oops! There goes the bell my macaroni & meatballs

God Bless Fr. George

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OFFERTORY

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,

Saturday Community Mass January 27, 2018 at 9 AM1. Vincent & Catherine Napoli2. Rev. Edward J. Gaudette3. Lucy DeMasse4. Robert C. Reed by dad & family5. Galla Family by son William6. John J. Papa by mom & dad7. Pasquale & Theresa Marotta & William Mullen

by family8. Adiego, Adelina, Charles & Laura Bevilacqua by

Gilda9. Lil & Robert LaCava, Mary Martin Compiano &

Norbert Bengtson by Gilda10. Vincent Mercurio & Alexander Bevilacqua by

Gilda11. Edith & Joseph Bevilacqua by family12. John, Maria, Christy, Joseph, Anthony & Phyllis

Ferragamo by Joanne13. Robert T. Casoli by wife Mary & children14. Gina Pepe by Pepe Family15. San Pio for favors received16. Frank Prizio & Manny Ferrante by Mike &

Phyllis Prizio17. Better Health for Charles Mayo by Mike & Phyllis

Prizio18. Peter Carr by Mike & Phyllis Prizio19. Better Health for Carol, Joann and Jeannie20. Franqueline Isabel by William & Fatima Bright21. John M. Garron by Joann Giannino22. Bobby & Vinnie & All the Souls in Purgatory23. Mark Felt by Larry & Mary King24. Phyllis Lillo by children25. All the Souls & All the Saints by Maria Rosa 26. Joan Gavegnano by Ricky Turco & family27. Jerry Esposito by John R. Correggio28. Angelo Raffaele Scippa by daughter & family29. Bernardina Scippa by daughter & family30. Vincenzo Iapicca by niece31. Frank & Angelina Belmonte by Frank Belmonte32. Louise Attenasio & Janet Valerianti by Frank

Belmonte33. Yolanda & Tony Belmonte by Frank Belmonte34. Eleanor Orlando & Evelyn Hearn by Frank

Belmonte35. Angelo & Frank Belmonte Jr. by Frank Belmonte36. Melissa Langham by a friend37. Pat DelGreco by wife & family

The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Faith Formation News

Thanks to all the children and families who attended class last weekend despite the cold. It was wonderful to see all of you! Here's what's

happening:

Sunday, January 21: Regular Schedule of Classes Grades 1 and 2 8:45 until 9:45. Grades 3

through 8 from 11:00 until 12:00.

Sunday, January 28: Regular Schedule of Classes

Sunday, February 4: Regular Schedule of Classes

Parents' Meeting for First Communion Class/Sacramental Prep at 9:00 (Chapel)

Sunday, February 11: Regular Schedule of Classes and Family Teaching Mass (Hall at

10:00)

Children in Grade 2 and Sacramental Prep: Classes and attendance must be a priority as we

prepare to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist this spring! If there are questions or concerns, please speak to Mrs.

Felzani.

Go Patriots!

Always in my prayers,

Donna Felzani

Holy Hour for Life

Deacon Joseph Belmonte will be presiding Our Holy Hour For Life on Tuesday January 23, 2018 from 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM as part of the Ardiocesan observance of the National Day of Prayer and Penancemarking the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision legalizing abortion on demand. This Holy Hourwill be held throughout the Archdiocese to pray for safe travel and a successful pilgrimage to Washington DC for all those attending the annual March for Life. Led by Deacon Joe, we will pray together for those who have been wounded by abortion, for respect for the dignity of human life from conception to natural death, and that those who govern us may be guided by justice, truth, and a love for the gift of life. The Holy Hour for Life is organized by the Boston Deacons for Life in collaboration with the Pro Life Office of the Arcgdiocese of Boston. Please join us, all are welcome. Please all those who minister here at St. Anthony’s Eucharitic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, Faith Formation Catachist, Greeters, Homebound Ministers, Parish Council, Finance Coumcil and Staff are highly recommended to attend.

“Jesus said, could you not stay awake one hour and pray”.

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Generosity “Whoever is generous to the poor

lend to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed”

(Pro.19:17)

Both the Old Testament and the New Testament present generosity as the fundamental and essential to the life of God’s people. Generosity can come in many forms: time, talents, money etc.… I would like to share with you about generosity in terms of material wealth (money). The Holy Bible teaches that we should give or share with those who are in need. God will bless us when we are generous with those in need (Pro.19:17; 22:29; Lk.6:38). In the same way if we close our eyes to the poor, God will not listen to us when we cry to for help (Pro.21:13; 1Jn.3:17).

One of the important elements which kept early church vibrant was “sharing.” Mostly people came forward to share God’s blessings with others (Acts. 2:45, 4:32-35). When Jerusalem was in famine the neighboring community came forward to help according to their ability (Acts.11:29). I appreciate you all for your generous contribution for the growth and maintenance of our parish especially your generosity towards catholic appeal.

When we give or share we should have kingdom – centered heart. It means that we should have right attitude.

1. We store treasures in heaven (Mt.6:19-21)

2. We are able to participate in church activities vibrantly. (by Matthew Kelly).

3. We are able to feel God’s guidance in our lives.

4. We feel happiness within our hearts in spite of certain misfortunes.

5. Above all our faith becomes meaningful.

We should not give or share with self-centered heart. It will make us focus our attention on our own self. We are led by our selfishness. There is no place for God

Confirmation News“Some people worry receiving the sacrament

of the anointing of the sick "brings bad luck" and "the hearse will come next," the pope said. “This is not true!” The sacrament brings Jesus closer to those in need, strengthening their faith and hope. It "permits us to touch with our hands God's compassion for humanity" and bring God's healing presence to those who are suffering”. – Pope Francis

Often times when people think about whether they should call a priest to come to the bedside of someone seriously sick or suffering, there might be objections and concerns that it could frighten the person who is ill. Why? Because there's this idea that when someone is ill and the priest comes, after him, the hearse will come next. The superstition is not true. When the priest goes to the sick person, it is Jesus who comes to bring comfort, to give strength, to give hope and help, also to forgive sins and this is very beautiful. It is always beautiful knowing that in moments of pain and sickness we are not alone. The sacrament reminds us that nothing, not even evil and death, can ever separate us" from Christ and the saving power of His love. Confirmation program gives us the clear understanding of the sacraments and helps us enjoy God’s graces in their fullness.

January 21, 2018 is the “Third Sunday of the Ordinary Time”. On this Sunday, the Confirmation year I candidates will have a session on “Sacrament of the Sick” from 1.15 PM to 2.15 PM in the faith formation building. There will be no session for the second year Confirmation candidates. However, both first and second year Confirmation candidates are to attend any one of the weekend Masses and do the sign-up sheets kept in the vestibule.

If you have any questions or concerns please call me on my cell 781-244-9162 or email me at xkarun69@gmail.com

Thank you.Fr. Xavier

The Third Sunday in Ordinary TimeEnvelopes January 2018

Envelopes 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.

Little Black Books

Once again Jessica Consoli and Antoinette Dennis have donated to our Parish these beautiful Lenten books. We will be giving them out on the weekend of February 10th and 11th. Thank you to Jessica and Antoinette for your generous contribution.

Religious Pilgrimage

A Spiritually Uplifting Pilgrimage is planned to Poland for August 18-27, 2018. Some highlights – The Shrine of the Divine Mercy, St. Pope Paul II’s Shrine, and the spectacular salt mines. For details go to http://tinyurl.com/yaywb665 the click on choose my trip; Custom trip; scroll down to Pilgrimage to Poland with Hida Carneiro. Call 781-286-6354 or 617-513-2326 for additional information. Leave a voicemail for a returned call.

Fr. Heni will be starting Basic Christian CommunityAgain, in February, please contact Fr. Heni if you would be interested in hosting this pray group at your home. Fr. Heni 781-289-1234 Ext 13

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 opportunity to pray for others. It will strengthen our relationship with one another. 3

SAINT ANTHONY January 21, 2018

Sanctuary Candle For

January 2018Donated

In Loving Memory Of

Husband Robert Cummings

&Loving ParentsLester & Helen

ByJoann

My Brother’s Table ForJanuary 2018

DonatedIn Loving Memory

OfAlba Marie labella

ByConnie & Al Rolli

MissalsFor

January 2018 Donated

In Loving MemoryOf

Philip LaCasciaBy

family

Eucharistic Hosts For

January 2018Donated

In Loving Memory Of

Rose & Angelo Morretti&

Dianne (Morretti) Dingolo&

Sister Christine Marie(Passionate Sister in

Christ)By

Sunday, January 21, 20188:45 – 12:00 Faith

Formation 7 PM- AA-room C-lower

rectory*

Monday January 22, 20187 AM & 12 Noon Mass –

Chapel4 PM to 10 PM- Bingo-Hall

7 PM – Hispanic Prayer Meeting-Chapel

*Tuesday, January 23, 2018

7 AM Mass- Chapel8 AM Mass-Church

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

3:30 and 7:00 PM Devotions

Confessions -6 PM to 7 PM- Church

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Thursday, January 25, 20187 AM & 12:00 PM – Chapel

12 Noon-AA-Room C-Lower Rectory

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Friday, January 26, 20187 AM and 12 Noon – Mass –

Church7:00 PM –Immaculate

Conception of the Blessed Mother - Mass - Church

*Saturday, January 27, 20189:00 AM Community Mass4 & 7 PM Mass – ChurchConfession – Church at3 – 3:45 PM and 6:30 –

6:45PM

Flea Market 8:30 until 2:30 PM

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