November 20, 2016 Christ the King

Daily Mass: Mon - Fri: 9am Morning Prayer 8:45am

St. Athanasius Church 300 Haverhill St, Reading, 01867 Monday - Friday 9am-4pm www.StAthanasiusReading.org [email protected] Facebook:

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Sunday Mass: Vigil 4pm; 9am, 11am

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First Saturday Mass: 9am

Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:153:45pm 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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November 20, 2016

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, Lcpl Brenden Amico, Cpl. 3rd Class Christopher Donohue, Justin Whitmarsh, Pvt Michael Goddard, Chaplain Tom Whiteman

Saturday, November 19 4pm Mass for the People of St Athanasius Sunday, November 20 9am Helen Rickley Birthday Memorial 11am Jeannine C. Ryan Birthday Memorial Monday, November 21 9am Fr. Francis Garrity Tuesday, November 22 9am Christopher Robinson / Month’s Mind Mass 6:30 pm Family Mass of Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 23 9am Joseph Beausang Thursday, November 24 9am Mass for our Nation 6:30pm No Adoration Friday, November 25 9am Jean Hoyt Birthday Memorial Saturday, November 26 4pm Ann Bennett Sunday, November 27 9am Guy Grande Memorial Mass 11am Scott Klein

Remember those in need of prayers, especially: Maryann Lucerto, Margaret Sumner, John Cadigan, Mary Lou, Dianne, Bill, Scott , Dan Hallidy, David S Attachi Family, Olga Calautti, Paula, Joanne Curran, Jimmy, Charles Morrison, Frank F, Frank DelGreco, Barbara Coffin, Ruthie, Richard Rossi, Robert D, Thomas D, Andrew D, Richard D, Phil T, Jen M, Fran P, Bryan M, Marion M, Anna Windels, Mary McNerney, Larry Y, Denise S, John, Mary G, Shirley N, Carol & Frank, Deborah, Patricia Maines, Justin L, Jay, Paula, Mike, David, Bubba Toussaint, Joan D, Nana K, Sue, Remo, Katie Willenborg, Denise, Josephine, Sammy, Bill, Guarino Family, Joan B, Kevin G, Brian, Joe O, Dennis Jancsy, Cathy M, Cynthia L, Jill, Marianne G, Dillon R, Mr. Blunt, Denise B, Ann Swift, Molly, Rob, Guy, Denis Hebert, Babies Max and Nate, Mike P, Paula P, Jeff M, Andrew R, Justin L, Marge Q, Jen M, Norma M, Julie, Pat K & Family, Marie Brown, JDF & Family, Patrick & Brianna, Rick Q, Trudy, Sean T, Dianne, Bob L, Flora T, Danny, Dee Michelini, Dina Luongo, Tim I, Beth O, Anne Bernadette, Caroline, Steve R, The Nowicki Family, Scott, Jon S, Trudy, Carla, Patrick M, Matthew, Paula, Marie M, Julius L, Barbara, Gil, Sheila S, Brian, Sue

Bread & Wine in Memory of Louis Adreani Altar Flowers in Memory of Sully Moscariello Altar Candles in Memory of Cathy & Diane S CRIPTURE 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

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These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until Sunday, December 4th. Call the office or email [email protected] to add or renew your loved ones on the list.

2 Sm 5:1-3/Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-43 Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Lk 21:1-4 Rv 14:14-19/Lk 21:5-11 Rv 15:1-4/Lk 21:12-19 Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Lk 21:20-28 Rv 20:1-4, 11—21:2/Lk 21:29-33 Rv 22:1-7/Lk 21:34-36 Is 2:1-5/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44

M EETINGS & E VENTS

W EEKLY O FFERTORY Mass Attendance: 610 First Collection: $5967 Deficit Reduction: $2478 This Week: Retired Religious Sisters 2

Tuesday, Nov 22

Family Mass of Thanksgiving

Thursday, Nov 24

Office Closed

Friday, Nov 25

Office Closed

Saturday, Nov 26

Reading Core Meeting

6:30-9:30

Monday, Nov 28

Prayer Shawl

9:30 PAC

6:30pm

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November 20, 2016

THANKSGIVING

Looking for Volunteers

SUPERMARKET GIFT CARD COLLECTION

We are looking for volunteers to help with the bottles and cans drive on December 3rd from 811am. Please call the office (781-944-0330) to sign up. This would be a good time to get some community service hours.

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me… Despite improvements in the economy, there are still many struggling to find employment and to feed their families. The Reading Food Pantry continues to assist more local families than before the recession. Last year, Catholic Charities helped more than 4,500 families with emergency food and is seeing more need this year. Please donate Market Basket or Stop and Shop gift cards in denominations of $5 - $15 to assist families using the Reading Food Pantry and Catholic Charities’ services. A collection box is in the back of the church to accept donations for the next few weeks. Thank you!

Adult volunteers are needed also. There are lots and lots of bottles and cans and therefore lots of work to do and we need as many people as possible. Even if you can only come for some of the time, any help is greatly appreciated.

Family Mass Tuesday, November 22 at 6:30 pm Please bring $5 food gift card for the food pantry

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration at St. Athanasius Every Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm With Confession

Donation Opportunities for Special Items

First Grade Class Makes Turkeys Listing Things for Which They are Thankful

Heating Oil (1 week) 1 Month of Altar candles Flowers for the week Bread & Wine for the week

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Society of St Vincent de Paul Times are tough for some of our parish families. We can help them with food, from being evicted, with heating and keeping their lights on. If you or someone you know needs help, please call us at 781-2588767. 3

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YOUTH MINISTRY

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

BRAD AGOSTINELLI - YOUTH MINISTRY

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“But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.” Let us strengthen our marriages in faithfulness by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next WWME Weekends are Dec 2-4, 2016 in Duxbury, MA and Jan 20-22, 2017 in Duxbury, MA. For more information, call Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at 800-710-9963 or visit us at www.WWMEMA.org.

• Cor Unum Meal Center ο The date for our next visit to serve dinner at Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence is Saturday 12/17. These trips are open to ages 13 and up. ο Meet at 315pm in the St. Athanasius Parish Center and return around 7 or 8pm. ο PLEASE RSVP TO BRAD BY FRIDAYS 12/9 respectively. SPACE IS VERY LIMITED. • Family Mass ο Our next family Mass is on Tuesday, 11/22 at 6:30pm. This is our Mass of Thanksgiving. During the family Mass, we look for teens to help with different parts of the Mass. We especially need at least one lector to do one of the readings but we also would like teens to bring up the gifts and assist with the collection. Please contact Brad if you'd like to participate. ο Dates: Tuesday, 11/22 at 6:30pm ο Location: St. Athanasius Church • Youth Night Christmas Party ο During our December Youth Night, we will be making gingerbread houses and Christmas cards for local nursing homes. We will also watch a Christmas movie and have desserts. Please contact Brad to sign up by Monday, 12/5. ο Dates: Saturday, 12/10 at 7-9pm ο Location: St. Athanasius Parish Center • Remind ο We have started a group communication program using text messaging called Remind. Get youth ministry updates via texts right to your phone. Your cell phone number will not be known. ο To get started, text @stasyouth to the number 81010 and follow the instructions. • Social media ο To get started, text @stasyouth to the number 81010 and follow the instructions.Follow us on Instagram @saintasyouth or like us on Facebook at St. Athanasius and St. Agnes Youth Ministry. • Music ministry ο Musicians and singers are wanted! Any middle or high schoolers who sing or play an instrument are invited to participate in the Mass choir at St. Athanasius. Please contact Music Director John Donovan for more information: [email protected].

Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed Mystic Valley Elder Services Meals on Wheels Drivers deliver healthy meals every weekday to elders and adults living with disabilities, many of whom are homebound. Our drivers provide a nutritious meal, but also a safety check and critical social contact. The few moments of kindness that our drivers provide make this service so much more than just a meal. Additional drivers are needed to meet the increased number of meal recipients. If you are interested in giving back to your community through this part-time job, please apply today. Call Eliana at 781-324-7705 ext. 598 or visit our website www.mves.org/joinus. Hours: 10-1 PM Rate: $12/hour + $0.54/mile

Pilgrimage to Fatima & Santiago Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions - February 16-23, 2017 Join Fr. Patrick Armano on a Spiritual Pilgrimage to the holy sites in Portugal and Spain. The highlights will include a visit to the Shrine of Fatima, Shrine of Our Lady of Nazareth in Nazare, Coimbra, Braga, and Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The cost is $2,398.00 db occupancy. A $350.00 deposit is due now with your reservation form. If you have any questions, please contact Cathy DiPirro, Group Leader at 781307-2474 or [email protected]

Brad Agostinelli Youth Minister St. Athanasius Catholic Church - Archdiocese of Boston Office: 781-944-0330 Cell: 585-200-2831 [email protected] www.stathanasiusreading.org 4

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Parish Staff

Would You Like to Become a Foster Parent?

Pastor ………………………………. Reverend Darin V. Colarusso [email protected]

The Department of Children and Families, DCF, is a state agency charged with the responsibility of protecting children from abuse and neglect. DCF’s goal is to keep children at their home and to support families so that everyone is safe and healthy.

Parochial Vicar………………………..Reverend Patrick Armano [email protected] Permanent Deacon………………………….Deacon Neil Sumner [email protected] Permanent Deacon…………..….………...Deacon Matt Baltier [email protected]

When this is not possible, the Department works to find an alternative permanent family for the child.

Administrative Office Manager………………….. Nancy Sieger [email protected]

The DCF will provide you with ongoing support, training, and financial help. Before you place the call for more information, give a few moments of thought to what is really involved. Understand that you will be changing your life, but you will also be changing the life of a child.

Coordinator of Religious Ed……………………….. Jo-Ann Rossi [email protected] Music Director..………………………………………..John Donovan [email protected] Business Manager……………………………………...Janine Castro [email protected]

Our DCF Lowell office number is 978-275-6800. Please ask for the Family Resource Unit.

Administrative Assistant ……………………….. Luann Barretto [email protected] Youth Ministry……………………………………….Brad Agostinelli [email protected]

Become a Hospice Volunteer “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” -Mahatma Gandhi All Care Hospice is currently seeking caring, compassionate people to offer comfort and support to our patients and families. As part of the care team, volunteers serve a vital role in affecting the quality of our patients’ lives. Each volunteer opportunity is unique and varies depending on the needs of the patient and family as well as the volunteer’s availability and interests. Patient care may include providing companionship through conversation, reading aloud, reminiscing, or even just holding their hand. Other duties help alleviate stress for the caregiver such as running errands like grocery shopping and trips to the pharmacy, light housekeeping or meal preparation. Administrative tasks involve assembling admission packets, assisting with mailings, photocopying, and special event preparation. All Care Hospice serves the North Shore, Merrimack Valley and Greater Boston. For more information or to enroll in a training, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Maureen Burge at 781-244-1129

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