December 31,2017 Sunday Mass : Vigil 4:00pm; 9:00am, 11:00am Weekday Mass: 9:00am - Except Wednesday Morning Prayer 8:45am Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm Confessions Available First Saturday Mass: 9:00am St. Athanasius Church 300 Haverhill St, Reading, 01867 Monday - Friday 9am-4pm www.StAthanasiusReading.org [email protected]Facebook: facebook.com/StAthanasiusReading Twitter: twitter.com/StAsReading Phone: 781-944-0330 Fax: 781-944-1266 Reconciliation : Saturdays 3:15- 3:45pm 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.
St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA December 31, 2017
WEEKLY OFFERTORY
Saturday, Dec 30 4:00pm Gerald Zerfas Memorial Sunday, Dec 31 9:00am Kathleen Mulvey Memorial 11:00am Mass for the People Monday, Jan 1 9:00am HAPPY NEW YEAR ! Tuesday, Jan 2 9:00am Helen Murphy Memorial Thursday, Jan 4 9:00am Sandy Schofield Memorial 6:30 pm Adoration Friday, Jan 5 9:00am Rev. Timothy J. Murphy Memorial Saturday, Jan 6 9:00am First Saturday Mass 4:00pm William McLaughlin Memorial Sunday, Jan 7 9:00am Dominic Izzo Memorial 11:00am Giuseppe Fodera Birthday Memorial
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, CPL.Brenden
Amico, Justin Whitmarsh, PFC
Michael Goddard, Chaplain Tom Whiteman, Brian Basso
US. Army, USMC Captain Zachary Johnson
Remember those in need of prayers, especially: Maryann Lucerto, Margaret Sumner, John Cadigan, Pat K
& Family, Marie Brown, JDF & Family, Patrick & Brianna,
Rick Q, Trudy, Sean T, Dianne, Dina Luongo, Anne,Katy,
Something to Think About Something to Think About Something to Think About Something to Think About …
With the end of Christmas Season, are
we ready to accept God’s love and
grace while moving into the new
year ?
THANK YOU FROM US !! The St. Athanasius Christmas Faire is over for another year. That being said, we want to acknowledge all those who contributed to its success. The team at the Stitchers' Corner (Knit Table) wishes to Thank all who donated handmade items to the Faire, especially anyone who left items but didn't leave your name.
Your generosity is much appreciated.
Diane Bukowski, Stitchers' Corner Coordinator
SATURDAY NIGHT CLUB
St. Athanasius is hosting an opportunity in
Parish Life… The Saturday Night Club. Every
third Saturday of the Month, all are welcomed to meet up at
our Parish Center for an evening of activities; structured or
arbitrary, or perhaps just come to hang out with new people.
We can provide rides for those who let us know beforehand.
Some of the events planned are:
January 20, 6:30-9:00 Paint night $20 per participant
Alternatives for those not painting,
Playing cards, Chess, Cribbage, tea tasting, etc.
February 17, 6:30-9:00 Floral Arranging Class….$10.00 per
participant
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St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA December 31, 2017
Feast of the Holy Family Sometimes it seems odd to listen to politicians talk about family values as though no one has ever heard of them. People live family values every day, often heroically, helping one another achieve greatness and success. The family value is love. It carries us through, and helps bring us together as one. It supports and affirms, it heals and nourishes, and it forgives and accepts. With the focus on Jesus, the role of the Holy Family can sometimes be forgotten. Joseph, as husband and father, protects and guides. Mary, as wife and mother, nourishes and supports. Jesus, as a son, obeys and grows in holiness and wisdom. Despite their unique roles in salvation history, the members of this family are pretty much like the rest of us: living together in faith, hope and love. The Christmas Season gives us many opportunities to express our love and appreciation for our family. Time spent together is so precious and we should try to include everyone, even those who over time and events have grown a bit distant. Pray for the grace of the Holy Family and let others know how much they are loved.
White Tuna in water, Hot Chocolate, Cereal, Snacks
for children, Ramen Noodles, Soup , Coffee, Tea
Caring for the needs of our Community
Reading Has Welcomed a Refugee Family
Members of Reading POWR (People Organized to
Welcome Refugees), a program of Catholic Charities
of Boston, greeted a family of three adult refugees
from Ethiopia at Logan Airport on Wednesday,
December 20.
Volunteers brought a “Welcome” banner and an
array of warm clothes for people who had never
experienced snow or cold weather. Reading POWR
located an affordable apartment for them in Reading
and will turn now to helping them to improve their
English and adjust to life in a new country. Their
arrival in Reading just before Christmas was a
poignant one: we hope to be able to assure them
that there is, indeed, “room for them at the Inn”
after their years of privation and turmoil.
The family includes a respected tribal elder, his
young adult son, and a nephew. All have spent the
last twelve years in a refugee camp in Kenya, hoping
for a permanent home where they could live in
peace and safety. They have passed multiple
background checks, and are able to work and pursue
U.S. citizenship.
Financial donations are still most welcome to help
with their expenses until they are self-supporting:
visit the Reading POWR website at https://
readingpowr.weebly.com or go to
www.gofundme.com/Readingpowr .
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Join us as we welcome Summer with delicious desserts and music from the Jazz Trio “String Swing.” Enjoy our lovely outdoor garden area, and tour our beautiful community.
Saturday, June 26 th, 2 – 4 pm
Kindly RSVP by June 23 | 978.369.4728
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Through a unique collaboration with The Cambridge Homes, a local assisted living residence and The Gri�n Museum, come view remarkable and inspiring photography in a comfortable home-like setting.
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Join us as we welcome Summer with delicious desserts and music from the Jazz Trio “String Swing.” Enjoy our lovely outdoor garden area, and tour our beautiful community.
Saturday, June 26 th, 2 – 4 pm
Kindly RSVP by June 23 | 978.369.4728
68 Commonwealth Avenue West Concord, MA 01742 ConcordPark.net
Through a unique collaboration with The Cambridge Homes, a local assisted living residence and The Gri�n Museum, come view remarkable and inspiring photography in a comfortable home-like setting.
MAC T A
N E E N e w E n g l a n d O p e n M a y 2 8 t h t o J u n e 1 s t
J u n e 2 8 t h t o J u l y 1 s t
N e w E n g l a n d J r . C l a y C o u r t C h a m p i o n s h i p s J u l y 1 0 t h t o J u l y 1 3 t h
N e w E n g l a n d J r . H a r d C o u r t C h a m p i o n s h i p sA u g u s t 1 4 t h t o A u g u s t 1 7 t h
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C e l e s t e F r e y A c a d e m y M a n a g e r
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