"The Christian meaning of death is revealed in the light of the Paschal Mystery of the Death and Resurrection of Christ in whom resides our only hope. The Christian who dies in Christ Jesus is 'away from the body and at home with the Lord' (2 Cor 5:8)." - Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1681 "#$% &'()*+,' They can no longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the children of God because they are the ones who will rise. That the dead will rise even Moses made known in the passage about the bush, when he called ‘Lord’ the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob; and he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive.” Some of the scribes said in reply, “Teacher, you have answered well.” And they no longer dared to ask him anything.
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"The Christian meaning of death is revealed in the light of the Paschal Mystery of the Death and Resurrection of Christ in whom resides our only hope. The Christian who dies in Christ Jesus is 'away from the body and at home with the Lord' (2 Cor 5:8)." - Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1681 !"#$%!&'()*+,'!They can no longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the children of God because they are the ones who will rise. That the dead will rise even Moses made known in the passage about the bush, when he called ‘Lord’ the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob; and he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive.”Some of the scribes said in reply, “Teacher, you have answered well.” And they no longer dared to ask him anything.!
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November 2016 Missals Are Donated
In Loving Memory Of
Our Parents Arduino & Maria Grazia Donisi
and Thomas and Louise Riordan
by Family
PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF: Michael Boozang, Kenneth Silankas, Evelyn Acquaviva, Michael Porter
+ Masses this Week
Sunday, November 6 7:30 Josephine Olivieri, 9th Anniv., by daughter,
Joann Giannino and Family. 10:00 Anthony LaSala, Sr., 29th Anniv., by wife, Connie and Family.
12:00 Louise Riordan, by Family. Monday November 7 7:00
12:00 Josephine Harrington, by sister, Elia. Tuesday November 8 7:00 Teresa and Luigi Martiniello. 8:00 in honor of St. Anthony of Padua Wednesday, November 9 7:00 Kenneth Silanskas, by Al and Maryann. 12:00 Gwen Butler & Pat & Salvatore Del Greco, by
sister Elia. Thursday, November 107:00 12:00 Genorosa Mercante, by daughter, Sue. Friday, November 11 7:00 Lillian and Alfred Gaglione, by Suzanne. 12:00 Michael Boozang, by Al and Maryann. Saturday, November 12 9:00 Community Mass 4 PM Adolph Iorio, 20th Anniv., by Ron, Nancy &
Family. 7 PM Parish Mass
+ Masses Next Sunday, November 13, 2016
7:30 Deceased of Holy Name Society 10:00 Henry and Josephine Lauria 12:00 Rose, Frank, Leonard, Frank Jr. DiPanfilo + Community Mass, Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 9AM
1. Robert C. Reed, by Dad and Family. 2. Domenic A. Migliero, Jr., by wife. 3. John J. Papa, by mother and father. 4. Vincent and Catherine Napoli. 5. Lucy DeMasse. 6. Rev. Edward J. Gaudette. 7. Victor Greco, by wife and family. 8. Frankie Lucifora, by Mom and Dad. 9. Galla Family, by son, William. 10. Mary Rose Gigante, by Family. 11. Alvino Family, Anthony, Carmella, Paul, Sophie,
Ernest, Louise, Helen, Frank, Edward & Rose.12. Giuseppina Abruzzese, by Alicia Santaniello. 13. Fred, Sadie, Rosina, Domenico DeLisio, by
Rosemarie and Joe. (continued next column)
Community Mass, Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 9AM14. Anna Antonellis, by Giancarlo Mantia. 15. Angelo and Silvio Grasso & Antonio & Pellegrino Basso, by Family. 16. Robert Gregorio, by Peter Martino & Louis Cicatelli. 17. John Cantalupo, by Peter Martino. 18. Bobby, Vinnie, Rita and All Souls in Purgatory. 19. Joseph Dambrosio, by wife, Judy and Family.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine on them,
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God,
Rest in Peace_______________________________________
Don’t Miss It… The Revere Catholic Youth Chorus
3rd Annual Production Of “Christmas Around the World”
A Multi-Media Show Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 4 PM
Saint Anthony’s Church 250 Revere Street, Revere, MA 02151 (New members welcome at rehearsals
Tuesdays from 5 to 6:30 PM.) ___________________________________________
PRAYERS FOR VOTING DAY Everyone is welcome to attend our special Prayer meeting for the recitation of the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet to ask for divine intervention to help the citizens of the United States vote for whom they think will lead our country in the right direction. This Prayer meeting will take place in the Chapel at 11 AM on Monday, November 7, 2016, the day before Election Day, November 8, 2016. Let us pray
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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK What a great time we all had at our celebration of St. Anthony’s Feast. I want to thank our Social Committee and those who worked with them for all their work. I want to thank all those who placed an Ad in our Ad Book. Also, to all those who made our Liturgy so powerful and beautiful. Thank you. It’s hard to believe that we are in the month of November. November is a month of remembrance and thanksgiving. We remember all our loved ones at Mass. Please submit names in the envelopes that are found in the pews. Visit our display of our loved ones and sign the book. Our Restoration Fund collection got off to a good start. Thank you. Now, I can have my macaroni and meatballs. Fr. George
* CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
The second collection to be taken up at all Masses this weekend will be for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Your donation will help communities all over the world change structures of poverty and build an economy based on justice and the dignity of the human person. Please be generous.
* NOVEMBER 13TH SECOND COLLECTION
The envelope company made a mistake and supposed to make the second collection next weekend for our PROPERTY INSURANCE. Instead they made the envelope out for our Grand Annual. Therefore, please use your envelopes for November 13th for our Property Insurance. The second installment of the Grand Annual will be on the weekend of December 3rd and 4th. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
+ NOVEMBER – ALL SOULS MONTH
Remembrance Corner: If you wish to honor your beloved deceased by placing a picture in our Remembrance Corner in Church, please bring to Rectory. Please put your name and telephone number on the back of the picture. All Souls Envelopes: If you wish to have a candle lit for your beloved deceased during the month of November, please fill out the All Souls envelope available in the pews.
+ HOLY NAME SOCIETY
The Holy Name Society will hold their monthly meeting next Sunday, November 13th, in the lower rectory, after the 7:30 AM Mass. Members please meet in church vestibule 15 minutes before Mass in order to file into Church together.
The Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our Parish Theme SongLord, you have come to the seashore,
neither searching for the rich nor the wise, desiring only that I should follow.
O Lord, with your eyes set upon me gently smiling,
you have spoken my name; all I long for I found by the water, at your side
I will seek other shores. CONFIRMATION NEWS
“Consider what you owe to His immutability. Though you have changed a thousand times, He has not changed once”. –Charles Spurgeon Responding to the love of God is necessary because when we do it, we really stay good and make good the atmosphere wherein we live. As the candidates of the Confirmation Program, everybody has the duty to get prepared to respond to God’s love in a special and positive way. All the candidates Year I & II are to attend the 12 Noon Mass and do the sign-up sheets kept in the vestibule. This weekend, November 6, 2016 there will be a session on “What Do Catholics Believe?” from 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM at the Faith Formation building for the Year I Confirmation Candidates. This weekend, November 6, 2016 the Confirmation Program classes start for the Year II Confirmation candidates. There will be a session “Why Am I a Catholic?” from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Faith Formation building for the Year II Confirmation Candidates. All the candidates are required to come for the session with their parents and sponsors. If you have any concerns or questions, please call Fr. Xavier on 781-244-9162 or email at [email protected].
Fr. Xavier
COME, O HOLY SPIRIT Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
And kindle in them The fire of Your love.
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The Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
FAITH FORMATION NEWS First of all, a great big THANK YOU to all the children who dressed as saints for our entrance procession for the feast of St. Anthony of Padua last Sunday. Everyone felt to blessed to have you with us! We have our regular scheduled classes this weekend. Grades 1 and 2 and Sacramental Prep from 8:45 until 9:45. Grades 3 through 8 and older Sacramental Prep from 11:00 until 12:00. Next weekend there are NO CLASSES due to the Veteran’s Day holiday. Please take time to thank those wonderful veterans that made our country strong and free. On Sunday, November 20th, we will have our annual food drive to support the Revere Food Pantry. Please send a donation of non-perishable food with your child to Mass to bring up during the Offertory. Have a wonderful weekend! Donna M. Felzani
VETERAN’S DAY, NOVEMBER 11Each year on November 11th, America honors all Veterans who protected this wonderful nation with their lives. Jesus said, “No greater love has man than when he gives up his life for another”. When Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7th, 1941, “a day which will live in infamy” young men from all over the United States ran to join the military to protect their country. Some not even age 17 lied about their age so they could join. They were not afraid to give up their lives for their country.
Prayer for Servicemen O Merciful Father, You desire the welfare of all your children. Stretch out Your protecting arm over our men and women in the service. Shield them from every danger to body, mind and soul. Comfort them in loneliness, sustain them in hardship, give them the courage they need to fulfill their duty, and do Your will in all things. Bestow on our leaders and the leaders of the world the wisdom and prudence which will bring peace and justice to all men. This we ask through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord. Amen.
THANK YOU TO ALL VETERANS GOD BLESS AMERICA
DONATIONS OF NON PERISHABLE FOOD The Revere Food Pantry is in need of food. We ask our parishioners that when they come to Church to please bring a donation of non-perishable food.
* THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS
Many come to Saint Anthony’s requesting help for the holidays. Our St. Vincent DePaul Society tries to help them the best it can. However, our funds are in need of donations in order to meet the many requests we receive. We ask you to please keep this in mind and help us by making a donation to our St. Vincent DePaul Society. Thank you for your consideration.
* FINANCIAL MATTERS
A total of $3,257.37 was received at the Offertory of all Masses last weekend. (A total of $4,100 is needed each week in order for us to meet our weekly expenses.) $3,882.21was received at the second collection for the Restoration Fund.
+ OFFICE OF SPIRITUAL LIFE-ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON
ADVENT MORNING OF PRAYER Sponsored by the Office of Spiritual Life
“Waiting with Mary of Nazareth”, Saturday, December 10, 2016 10 AM - 12 Noon
SAINT IGNATIOUS OF LOYOLA The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius in Every Day Life (the 19th Annotation Retreat) is available for Catholic adults in a group setting. The Spiritual Exercises extend over the course of twenty - four weeks. This year, the exercise begins on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 and concludes May 3, 2017. The group will meet weekly from 7 PM to 9 PM at Mount Alvernia High School, 790 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458. Father John Sassani and Mary Ann McLaughlin will direct the Spiritual Exercises. For further information, please call 617-779-3640 or email [email protected].
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Purgatory
“The fire of Purgatory is the same as the fire of hell; the difference between them is that the fire of purgatory is not everlasting”
St. John Vianney
The Catholic Church is in three states. They are the triumphant Church (Heaven), the militant Church (on the earth) and the suffering Church (Purgatory). The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. The Catholic Church formulated its doctrine on purgatory at the councils of Florence and Trent based on holy scripture and tradition. In the book of 2 Maccabeus we read that “Judas Maccabeus made atonement for the dead, so that they might be delivered from their sins”. (2Mac.112:45). The unholy or unclean cannot enter Heaven. (Rev. 21:27). The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains it more clearly: “All who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of Heaven.” (CCC.No: 1030). The Catholic Church further instructs us that the holy souls in heaven can intercede for us, but the holy souls in purgatory cannot pray for themselves to enter heaven. While on this earth it is the duty of the militant Church to pray for the suffering Church. Purgatory is not eternal. When we offer holy Mass, prayers, and sacrifices in honor of the souls in purgatory, their sins will be forgiven and they will enter the joy of Heaven. Let us offer all our prayers for the souls in purgatory throughout this month in a special manner. Let us teach our children about the souls in purgatory and the habit of praying for them. (continued next column)
The Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Purgatory
Prayer: Merciful God, I thank You for all the gifts in my life. Give me the grace to be away from sins which are always a hindrance to have close communion with You. Bless me to pray for the souls in purgatory so that they may enter the joys of Heaven. I ask this prayer through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Edited and compiled by Fr. Heni
+ November 6
Thirty second Sunday in Ordinary Time We need to hear Jesus’ words to the Thessalonians – especially on this weekend before our national election. God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, - loves us and gives us “everlasting encouragement and good hope”. Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonians can be our prayer, “May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the endurance of Christ.” As people of faith, as disciples, we must bring the Word of God into the marketplace and into our lives with our families, with co-workers, and neighbors.
+ ALL SOULS MEMORIAL CONCERT & AUCTION
Will be held at St. John’s Seminary, Saturday, November 19th at 7 PM 127 Lake St. Brighton. Most Rev. John Dooher will serve as MC. All proceeds will go toward The Theological Institute Endowment Fund. The 2016 Auction will close on Thursday, December 1 at 7:30 at the Institute, 149 Washington St. Brighton. Auction Items on line: www.theologicalinstitute.org!
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2017 MARCH FOR LIFE- FAMILY TRACK The Archdiocese of Boston is happy to again offer a unique track for individual families to join the “Witness to Life” pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. for the 2017 March for Life. Children of all ages are welcome, however keep in mind that the pilgrimage also includes a Middle School track and a High School track geared toward those age groups, but with different itinerary. Each family should register individually. Please visit www.bostoncatholic.org/witnesstolife for more information or send questions to [email protected] or 617-746-5766.
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Sanctuary Candle for
November, 2016 Is Donated
In Loving Memory of
Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco
The Three Children of Fatima
Sunday, November 6, 2016 8:45 – 12:00 Faith Formation Classes
7 PM- AA-room C-lower rectory *
Monday, November 7, 2016 7 AM & 12 PM Mass – Chapel
