St. Agnes Parish 186 Woburn St, Reading, MA
Reading Catholic community
https://ReadingCatholic.org
Masses: St. Athanasius - Saturday 4:00PM | Sunday 10:00AM
St. Agnes - Sunday, 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM
St. Athanasius Parish 300 Haverhill St, Reading, MA
September 1, 2019
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Please Pray for the Men and Women
in Military Service
God of compassion, we pray for our loved ones in the military, who offer themselves for the sake of others and who are separated
from family and loved ones. Care for them, meet their needs.
Grant them courage, compassion, strength, and all they need for the living of these days.
Sustain them through their every trial. Through Jesus Christ our Lord we pray. Amen.
Please pray for all service members, especially for:
Lt. Jared Peledge (US Army Reserves),
Sgt. Jeff Peledge (US Army Rangers),
Spc. William T. Fisher (US Army),
LCPL Peter O’Connor (USMC), LCPL Dean Lepore
Cpl. Daniel Gonzales (US Marine Corps),
1LT Nicholas Staffier (US Army),
LCPL Robert Ciaccio (USMC),
2LT Luke Beaulieu (US Army), 26th “Yankee” Brigade,
Brian Basso (US Army), Patrick Cavanaugh,
Cpl. Brenden Amico, Justin Whitmarsh,
PFC Michael Goddard, Chaplain Tom Whiteman,
USMC Captain Zachary Johnson,
1st Lts. Ryan & Nolan Johnson, (US Army)
PFC Christopher Lewis, USMC Capt. Katie Sliwoski,
1LT Gregory Connery, 3rd Infantry Div (US Army),
2nd Lieutenant Luke Sullivan (USMC),
Capt Matthew Connery, 10th Mountain Div (US Army)
Frank J. Pendergast (USMC)
AT = St. Athanasius AG = St. Agnes
Saturday, Aug 31 4:00 pm (AT) - Stephen Canty - Memorial
Sunday, Sep 1 7:30 am (AG) - No Mass Intention Request 9:00 am (AG) - No Mass Intention Request 10:00 am (AT) - Joanne Mary Boone 11:00 am (AG) - No Mass Intention Request
Monday, Sep 2 9:00am (AG) - No Mass Intention Request
Tuesday, Sep 3 9:00 am (AT) - Maria Caterino - Memorial
Wednesday, Sep 4 9:00 am (AG) - No Mass Intention Request
Thursday, Sep 5 9:00 am (AT) - Katherine Killeen - Memorial
Friday, Sep 6 9:00 am (AG) - No Mass Intention Request
Saturday, Sep 7 9:00 am (AT) - First Saturday Mass 4:00 pm (AT) - Richard Marasa
Sunday, Sep 8 7:30 am (AG) - No Mass Intention Request 9:00 am (AG) - Joan and Richard Corradino - Memorial 10:00 am (AT) - May Rubbico - Birthday Memorial 11:00 am (AG) - Deceased Members of the Fuccillo and Sacco Families
Remember those in need of Prayers, Especially:
Maryann Lucerto, Margaret Sumner, John Cadigan, Pat K & Family, JDF & Family, Patrick & Brianna, Rick Q, Trudy,
Dianne, Dina Luongo, Anne B, Katy, Bernadette, Bryan, Guarino Family, Robert D, Richard D, Steve R, Scot, Carla, Patrick
M, Matthew, Paula, Marie M, Sheila S, Bob C, Rose, Sandra Cadigan, Frank G, Ben Goodhue, Peter, James B, John M,
Christine M, , Mary M, Terry G, Larry Y, Marion M, Phil T, Beth O, Denise S, Martha K, Rosemary, Heather, Anne Marie,
Barbara G, Tim Ervin & Family, Barbara, Daniel, Asher, Brian, Parker, Debbie, Claire, Caitlyn, Sue, Jill, Ryan Smith, Malin
Family, Danny, Joan B, Josephine S, Bob Curran, David W, Morgan L, Enzo, David, Chip Case, Ed S, Frank F, Eddie, Ed S,
Marie M, Maddy M, Elijah & Family, Baby Wally, Nancy, Costa Family, Baby Henry, Emma, Barbara, Cynthia Leonard,
Pat Mcnulty, Tony, Robert, Richard Warmington , Haines Family, Janessa Murphy, Marsha M, Mike S, Helen, Rollie and
Joanne Snook, Cindy, Baby Sam Gettman, Jennifer Ganas, Jeff Delovey, Burns Family, David, Jackie Fletcher, Rita C. and
Baby Noelle, Denise McHugh, Brenda R, Julia Hoffman, Nick Scali, Adam Monkiewicz , Jeffrey R
These names will stay in the St. Athanasius Prayer Corner until Sunday, Oct 6
Call the St. Athanasius Parish Office or email at [email protected] to add or renew a name of your loved ones.
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week of the Question
I am invited to receive Jesus in the
Eucharist, though I admit, “Lord, I am not
worthy.” Whom can I invite into my life,
though they may be unworthy?
READING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Food for Family Thought
Help your child figure out what he or she is meant to
do in life by offering these three criteria for a good
vocation:
In what work will you be happy?
In what work will you be holy?
In what work will you be effective?
Happy, holy, effective: a great way to spend life!
Bishop Mark O’Connell to Celebrate Installation of Fr. Steve as Pastor for the
Reading Catholic Community:
Sunday, September 8, 10:00AM Mass at St. Athanasius
Earlier this summer, Fr. Steve Rock was appointed Pastor of the Reading Catholic Community. Fr.
Steve’s Mass of Installation will be celebrated on Sunday, September 8 at 10:00AM at St. Athanasius by
the Most Reverend Mark O’Connell.
We invite parishioners of St. Agnes and St. Athanasius to join in celebration and prayer for Fr. Steve
who, as pastor, is entrusted with the care of our parishioners and parishes that we continue our
Mission of strengthening and sharing our Catholic faith within our community and beyond!
Please join us following Mass in the Parish Center for a reception with light refreshments.
Music for Fr. Steve’s Installation Mass: Come Celebrate in Song
Parishioners from St. Agnes and from St. Athanasius are more than welcome to come and sing at the
Installation Mass! Please come join the choir!
Rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 7:30PM at Saint Athanasius.
5:30PM Mass at St. Agnes to Resume on
Sunday, September 22
New Office Hours Effective on
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Serving St. Agnes and St. Athanasius Parishes at
both locations:
The Reading Catholic Community Office:
Office Location: 300 Haverhill St, Reading
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30AM - 3:30PM
St. Agnes Parish Center - 184 Woburn St, Reading
Hours: Mon, Wed, and Fri: 9:30AM - 12Noon
Monday, September 2: Offices Closed Offices will be closed at St. Agnes and at St.
Athanasius on Monday, September 2, in observance
of Labor Day.
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Mission of Deeds Modfest
Do Good-Have Fun
DATE CORRECTION! WHEN: Sunday, September 15
WHERE: Lake Quannapowitt, Wakefield
10:30am - Festival Registration
Corn Hole Registraton
11:00am - Festival Begins
12:00pm - Corn Hole Tournament Begins
1:00pm - Raffle Prize Drawing
$40/family or
$20 (10yrs and older) $5 (9yrs and under)
Tony Triglione Memorial Walk - in honor of our
founder, Tony Triglione, many will enjoy a walk
around beautiful Lake Quannapowitt
T-Shirts | Face Painting | Bounce House | Balloon Art
Music and delicious appetizers!
More information at www.MissionOfDeeds.org
Annual Men’s Retreat: Is Holiness
Human?
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, September 14-15
WHERE: Miramar Retreat Center, 121 Parks Street,
South Duxbury
HOW MUCH: $170 for full Retreat
$100.00 for Saturday only
CONTACTS: Jonathan Nauman 978-922-7015; John
Silva 781-944-4285; Jack Walsh 781-944
-7892
RETREAT LEADER: Fr. Andrew Kwang Lee, Parochial
Vicar of the Hanson-Halifax collaborative.
In autumn of 1986 a group of men attending a
weekly Prayer Meeting in St. Agnes Lower Church
decided that their spiritual lives would be helped by
arranging to get away for one autumn weekend
every year. This annual opportunity for prayer and
testimony and small-group discussion has continued
ever since. As the Prayer Meeting attracted
participants from throughout our region, the
Retreat has always hosted men from many parishes.
Please consider joining us for an opportunity to
discuss your life of faith with Catholic laymen from
St. Agnes, St. Athanasius, and beyond.
Penalty Kick Challenge for Boys and
Girls, ages 9-14
When: Sunday, September 22, 1:00PM
WHERE: Parker Middle School Field, rain or shine
All boys and girls ages 9-14 are invited to participate
in the local council level of competition for
the Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge to be
hosted by K of C Reading Council 1031. The local
competition will be held Sunday, September 22th at
1:00 P.M. at Parker Middle School Field, Reading, MA
rain or shine. Players test their skills by kicking a
series of 15 penalty kicks. Points are awarded by
kicking the ball through scoring zones in the net. This
is a free event. Age group winners can continue to
compete at the next level. Please signup online:
http://bit.ly/KofCPenaltyKick
Or contact Michael Canavan: 781-872-004
Email: [email protected]
1 SUN Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29/Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a/Lk 14:1, 7-14
2 Mon 1 Thes 4:13-18/Lk 4:16-30 3 Tue 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11/Lk 4:31-37 4 Wed Col 1:1-8/Lk 4:38-44 5 Thu Col 1:9-14/Lk 5:1-11 6 Fri Col 1:15-20/Lk 5:33-39 7 Sat Col 1:21-23/Lk 6:1-5 8 SUN Wis 9:13-18b/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/Lk 14:25-33
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READING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY & BEYOND
Faith Formation - Grades 1 through 10: PARENTS and CATECHISTS!
As we approach a new Faith Formation year, please review the following information; whether you are the
parent with children coming on-site, or a Catechist committed to sharing your time (Thank You!!)
CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 6
PARENTS/CATECHISTS: Bookmark our web page for on-going use: https://readingcatholic.org/formation
Parents - Under the “Fall Program” menu you will find enrollment information, calendar, syllabus, and
other program specific information
Catechists - under the “Catechist Corner” you will find information specific for catechesis
SUBMIT YOU CHILD’S ENROLLMENT TODAY!! The online enrollment has been open since August 1st (posted
on the website). If you are yet to submit your children’s enrollment… PLEASE SUBMIT TODAY.
CATECHIST TRAINING/ENRICHMENT DATES: Pick up textbooks, review material and receive an overview of
this year’s highlights. Dates are grade level specific and you may go to either location: St. Agnes or St.
Athanasius (regardless of where your class is scheduled to meet).
Monday nights at St. Agnes Parish Center, 2nd Floor, 6:30PM to 8:00PM for:
September 9 for grades 1 and 3-8 | September 16 for grade 2 | September 23 for Confirmation I & II
Saturday mornings at St. Athanasius PAC, 9:30AM to 11:00AM for:
September 14 for grades 1 and 3-8 | September 21 for grade 2 | September 28 for Confirmation I and II
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY: SEPTEMBER 15: If you are serving as catechist this year, please join in celebration
for commissioning at either one of the Commissioning Masses: 10AM at St. Athanasius or 11AM at St. Agnes
Every year Catholic Churches throughout the United States celebrate and pray for the Church’s mission to
teach the Gospel to all people: this is what is designated as “Catechetical Sunday.” And each year,
Catechetical Sunday holds a unique and enlightening theme: this year’s theme is “Stay with Us,” quoting
the two disciples on the road to Emmaus who invited Jesus to stay with them. (Luke 24:13–35)
As a catechist, you are responding to a call to share the gift of faith with others, even as you deepen your
own faith. This call may have reached you through your pastor, the director of your parish’s religious
education program, or through your role as a Catholic school teacher. But know that this calling
ultimately comes from God whose Holy Spirit inspires and guides you. If you are responding to this call,
please contact the office or submit the Catechist volunteer form found on the website’s “Catechist
Corner.”
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN TRAINING: Saturday, October 5, 9:30am, at St. Agnes Parish Center
One time only training; required if you are 18 years or older. This is a 3 hour session on the prevention of
child abuse.
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Seeking Volunteers for the Reading Catholic Community Office
WHERE? St. Athanasius Location
WHEN? Monday & Tuesdays, 9:30 until Noon (longer if desired)
WHAT? Seeking persons comfortable performing traditional administrative and receptionist duties, who
work well with others
Contact: Kerry at 781-944-0330
The Reading Catholic Community is a community of believers and a spiritual family that is supportive and
loving with a mission to bring hope and healing through encounters with the living Christ. We are seeking
volunteers to come on board with our Parish Care Team Ministry: a ministry that offers service in the spirit of
the New Evangelization to both staff, fellow parishioners, and others who come to the Reading Catholic
offices.
Would you like to be a part of the face and voice of the Reading Catholic Community? Would you value
helping parishioners when it comes to scheduling Mass Intentions or Baptisms? Would you like to help
others explore what the Reading Catholic Community offers for faith and spiritual growth? If you answered,
“Yes”, then coming on board as a volunteer may be just for you! You may be surprised at what you may gain:
personal spiritual growth, putting faith into action, and using the gifts of time and talent as a Disciple of
Christ!
The Power to Change Your Life: Small Groups - Faith & Fellowship Small Group
Opening Session
WHEN: Sunday, September 15, 2019, 6:30PM | WHERE: St. Agnes Parish Center - 2ND Floor
All are invited to an evening of song, prayer and inspiration with Christopher Ruff, author and publisher of 6
books in the Discipleship Series of dynamic resources for small groups: "for people with busy lives but open
hearts." Come, see and hear how small groups can help you to draw closer to Jesus in prayer, share the
treasurers of our faith, grow in friendship and serve Christ.
Who is Christopher Ruff? Christopher Ruff is passionately committed to writing engaging, inspiring small-
group resources carefully crafted to fit people’s busy calendars. He calls the small-group experience “a
powerful engine for faith formation, personal renewal and community-building, and an amazing platform for
joyful outreach.” He notes that in 25 years of working for the Church – first for a large Minneapolis parish,
then for the Diocese of La Crosse – he has seen nothing that rivals the fruitfulness of small groups.
Christopher studied theology in Rome where he received his S.T.L. from the John Paul II Institute for Marriage
and the Family. He also has an M.A. in counseling psychology from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul.
In Rome, he met Saint John Paul II and Saint Mother Teresa multiple times and translated dozens of the
Pope’s addresses into English for L’Osservatore Romano (the Vatican newspaper). He has been the Director
of the Office for Ministries and Social Concerns for the Diocese of La Crosse since 2001.
Christopher is the author of The Discipleship Series of books, including, “Who is my Neighbor”, “As I have
Loved You”, Blessed Are You: Living the Beatitudes” and “The Greatest of These is Love”, all books Faith &
Fellowship groups have enjoyed reading over the past 5 years.
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SAINT ATHANASIUS PARISH NEWS
OFFERTORY & WEEKEND
ATTENDANCE
Weekend of : August 24/25
Attendance: 432
Offertory: $ 4805
SPECIAL DONATIONS
Bread & Wine :
In Memory of: Stephen Canty
For week of September 1st
In Memory of George Manzelli Jr.
For week of September 8th
COFFEE HOUR
We are in need of host families for
the month of Sep & Oct for Coffee
Hour after the 10am Mass on
Sundays.
As always the sign up sheet is in the PAC
Thank You, Sophie B
LADIES PRIZE BINGO
WHEN: Sunday, September 29, 6:00PM
WHERE: St. Athanasius PAC
Females of all ages are welcome, $20 each
Bring food and/or drinks to share.
Purses, luggage, furniture, jewelry, makeup, candles
and more!
For tickets, contact [email protected]
or call781-872-0042, or the church office.
SAINT AGNES PARISH NEWS
First Friday Adoration: September 6
On First Fridays, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for
Adoration from 9:30am (following Daily Mass) until
9:00pm.
During Eucharistic Adoration, we "watch and wait",
we remain "silent" in His Presence and open
ourselves to His Graces which flow from the
Eucharist ... By worshiping the Eucharistic Jesus, we
become what God wants us to be! Like a magnet, The
Lord draws us to Himself and gently transforms us.
In its fullest essence ... Eucharistic Adoration is "God
and Man reaching out for each other, at the same
time!"
August 25, 2019 Weekly Offertory
Saturday, August 31 7:00 am - Men’s Group - Parish Center 1st Floor 9:00 am - St. Vincent de Paul - Parish Center 3rd Floor
Sunday, September 1 1:00 pm - Baptisms
Monday, September 2 - Parish Offices Closed 12:30 pm - AA - Parish Center 2nd Floor
Tuesday, September 3 7:00 pm - Tuesday Evening Rosary 7:30 pm - Youth AA - Parish Center 1st Floor
Wednesday, September 4 7:30 pm - Haiti Group - Parish Center 1st Floor
Thursday, September 5 10:00 am - Golden Threads - Parish Center 1st Floor 7:30 pm - Boy Scouts Committee Mtg - Parish Ctr 2nd Fl
Friday, September 6 9:30am - 9:00pm - First Friday Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 pm - Parent Baptism Mtg - Parish Office
Saturday, September 7 7:00 am - Men’s Group - Parish Center 1st Floor
Sunday, September 8 - Haiti Basket-at-Door Collection 10:00 am - Fr. Steve Installation Mass at St. Athanasius
Total Week Income $ 9,982
Weekly Income Requirement $ 14,807
Surplus (Deficit) $ 4,825
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Sacraments:
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ɬ Marriage: Arrangements are made with a priest at least six months in advance.
ɬ Reconciliation: Saturdays, 2:45PM - 3:45PM at St. Athanasius
ɬ Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish Office to request. Extraordinary Ministers are also available to bring the Eucharist to the homebound.
ɬ Baptism: limit of 6 babies at the 1PM service; only one baby per weekend baptized at Mass
ɬ Baptism Parent Meeting: Parents must attend a baptism meeting prior to the baptism. Meetings are held on the 1st Friday of every month at 7:00PM at the St. Agnes Parish Center
St. Agnes Baptisms: 1PM Service - 1st and 3rd Sunday Baptism at Sunday Mass - 2nd, 4th, 5th Sunday
St. Athanasius Baptisms: 1PM Service - 2nd and 4th Sunday Baptism at Sunday Mass - 1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday
Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults (RCIA)
For anyone interested in becoming Catholic and for
Catholics who have not been confirmed, please call
either St. Agnes or St. Athanasius Parish Office.
Altar Servers (For Youth in Grades 3 and up)
St. Agnes Contact: Michelle Goldner, 508.942.9788
email: [email protected]
St. Athanasius Contact: Call the Office 781-944-3003
Gluten Issues
Please see a Priest or Deacon before Mass.
Mass Intentions, Mass Cards
Call the Parish Office to schedule
Prayer Corner (St. Athanasius)
Call the St. Athanasius Parish Office or
email: [email protected] to add or
renew a name of your loved ones.
Prayer Tree Requests (St. Agnes) Contact the office or place note in the Blessed
Sacrament Chapel Prayer basket. Copies of the Prayer
Tree are at the church exits.
Sanctuary Light Intention
Call St. Agnes or St. Athanasius Parish Offices
Eucharistic Adoration (St. Agnes)
Friday 9:30am-12Noon | First Friday 9:30am-9:00pm
Fridays during Lent and Advent, 9:30am-9:00pm
Saint Agnes Parish Council Fr. Steve Rock (Chair), Steve Goldner (Vice Chair), Bob Finigan, Janet Davidson-Dee, Jane Fiore, Joanne Metzger, Heidi O’Connor, Jim O’Leary, Paul Lannon, David Ventola
Saint Athanasius Parish Council Fr. Steve Rock (Chair), Chris Scozzari (Vice Chair), James Dudley, Lisa Tavoletti, James Taylor, Ed Fitzpatrick, Jody Roffi, Fred Santosuosso, Rosemarie DeLacy, Chrissy Cerretani, Pat O’Mara, Christine Ambrose
Society of St. Vincent de Paul 781-258-8767 St. Vincent de Paul is known as the "Apostle of Charity" dedicating his life to the service of the poor. Today, the Reading Catholic Community carries on his work: some of us contribute time, some talent and others treasure in the confidential support of our Reading neighbors. Please call us if we can help you.
Hospital Chaplain Winchester Hospital Chaplain: Mary Beth Moran, 781.756.2295
Bulletin Submissions Due by Monday at 9AM for print in the upcoming weekend’s bulletin. Email submissions to: [email protected]
Parish Registration Welcome to our Parish. Please call the Parish Office or register on website under the “Our Parishes” menu.
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Kerry Basford x120, [email protected] Admin Office Manager
Luann Barretto x110, [email protected] Admin Assistant
Michele Barrette x115, [email protected] Rel Ed Admin Assistant
Marcia Cutlip, [email protected] St. Athanasius Choir Director
Steve Flannery, Property Manager
John Canning x210, [email protected] Director, Parish Life
Jacqueline Steele x222, [email protected] Parish Office Manager
Thomas Jones, Property Manager
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Office 781.944.0330 • Fax 781.944.1266 Email: [email protected]
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Saint Agnes Church 186 Woburn St, Reading MA
Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM
5:30PM ( Sept - June)
Daily Mass: 9:00AM on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Saint Athanasius Church 300 Haverhill St, Reading MA
Saturday: 4:00PM | Sunday: 10:00AM
Daily Mass: 9:00AM on Tuesday, Thursday
First Saturday Mass: 9:00AM
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Director, Evangelization: Paula Colpitts email: [email protected], x223
Pastor: Very Rev. Stephen B. Rock, 781-944-0490, x212 email: [email protected]
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Victor Vitug, 781-944-0490, x224 email: [email protected]
Senior Priest: Rev. Edward T. Malone, 781-944-0490, x211 email: [email protected]
Deacons: Rev. Mr. Bill Reidy, [email protected] Rev. Mr. Neil Sumner, [email protected] Rev. Mr. Matt Baltier, [email protected]
Business Manager: Janine Castro, x119 email: [email protected]
https://ReadingCatholic.org | email: [email protected]
Please pray for the success of the
St. Agnes/St. Athanasius Collaborative.
May we open our hearts to allow the Holy Spirit
to work within and among us. May we
intentionally seek to lead others to Jesus through our
actions and build His Church in our community.
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At Wingate at Reading, we’re dedicated to maintaining a close connection to our community and offering only the highest quality of skilled care. Our talented team provides exceptional short-term rehabilitation
and long-term care in an atmosphere that caters to the needs of residents and their families.
248 Main St. Suite 201, Reading781-248-8406
Beth StakemCBR, REALTOR
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of Your Home“God is Love” 1 John 4:8
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John Magazzu
672 Main Street • Reading (781) 944-SOLD ReadingRealtor.com
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ALL HOURS Home Health Care
We handle ALL of your STAY AT HOME NEEDS MEDICAL & NON-MEDICAL
• Nursing • Pharmacist • CNA, O.T.
• IV Home Infusion • MED. Mgmnt. • Appointments • Transportation
and EVERYTHING in between!
allhourshomehealth.com 1-877-406-4245
Diane M. Bonanni, D.M.D.FAMILY & COSMETIC
DENTISTRY
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Dottye Vaccaro Realtor
781.710.1808As a parishioner I will donate 5% of my commission to St. Athanasius or St. Agnes with this Ad.
COLOMBO’S PIZZA & CAFE
2 Brande Court, Reading - 781.944.1006We Deliver – Catering Available
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Upcoming Open House EventsThursday, November 7th, 7:00-8:30pm
First Wednesday of Every MonthOctober - May, 9:00 - 11:00am
