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December 8, 2019

St. Agnes Parish

St. Athanasius Parish

Reading, Massachusetts

“Repent,” John the Baptist cried out, “the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” He told the people of Judea that to prove their sincerity, they should produce good fruit. We should heed his call.

To prepare ourselves for Jesus’ coming, we can begin with an examination of conscience. Let us see when and how we have

failed to produce good fruit and commit to bearing good fruit in the future.

December 8, 2019

Remember those in need of Prayers,

Especially: Maryann Lucerto, Margaret Sumner, John Cadigan, Pat K & Family, JDF & Family, Rick Q, Trudy, Dianne, Dina Luongo, Anne B, Katy, Bernadette, Bryan, Guarino Family, Frank Thomas, Ryan Smith, Sheila S, Bob C, Frank G, Ben Goodhue, Peter, James B, John M, Christine M, , Mary M,Terry G, Larry Y, Marion M, Phil T, Denise

S, Martha K, Rosemary, Heather, Anne Marie, Barbara G, Barbara, Brian, Claire, Caitlyn, Sue, Jill, Ryan Smith, Danny, Joan B, Josephine S, David W, Morgan L, Enzo, David, Ed S, Frank F, Eddie, Ed S, Marie M, Baby Henry, Emma, Barbara, Cynthia Leonard, Pat Mcnulty, Tony, Robert, Richard Warmington , Haines Family, Marsha M, Mike S, Helen, Rollie and Joanne Snook, Cindy, 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, Asher, Daniel, Baby Henry, Parker, Debbie, Carole Sinclair, Preston L, Marcia Lambert, Les Lambert, Della & Preston, Bernice, Bill and Diane, Tommy, Kevin H., Nancy Pepin These names will stay in the St. Athanasius Prayer Corner until Sunday, January 1. To add or renew a name, please call the Office or email [email protected].

READING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

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. 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),

Capt. Nicholas Staffier (US Army),

LCPL Robert Ciaccio (USMC),

1LT 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 Major 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),

Frank J. Pendergast (USMC)

Major Stephen Tyminski (US Army Rangers)

AT = St. Athanasius AG = St. Agnes Saturday, December 7 9:00 am (AT) - First Saturday Mass 4:00 pm (AT) - Eleanor Selvitella

Sunday, December 8 - Second Sunday of Advent 7:30 am (AG) - Eleanor & William O’Brien - Memorial 9:00 am (AG) - Rhonda Gracilieri 10:00 am (AT) - James Babineau - 2nd Anniversary, Vincent Connors, Edward Connors 11:00 am (AG) - Don Davidson 5:30 pm (AG) - No Mass Intention Request

Monday, December 9 - Immaculate Conception 9:00am (AG) - No Mass Intention Request

Tuesday, December 10 9:00 am (AT) - Robert Beane - Month’s Mind

Wednesday, December 11 9:00 am (AG) - No Mass Intention Request

Thursday, December 12 9:00 am (AT) - No Mass Intention Request

Friday, December 13 9:00 am (AG) - No Mass Intention Request

Saturday, December 14 4:00 pm (AT) - Lucy Bertoncini; Frank DelGreco - Stephen LeFave and Benjamin Litchfield - Memorial

Sunday, December 15 - Third Sunday of Advent 7:30 am (AG) - No Mass Intention Request 9:00 am (AG) - No Mass Intention Request 10:00 am (AT) - Charles Powers; Rita Macklin - 10th Anniversary 11:00 am (AG) - Anthony & Connie Pustorino 5:30 pm (AG) - No Mass Intention Request

Mass Intentions

Frank DelGreco

St. Athanasius

Bread & Wine Donation

In loving memory of

for the week of December 15

Second Sunday of Advent

DYNAMIC PARISH

Dream Event: Tuesday, December 10, 7:00PM, RMHS Performing Arts Center

One of the most powerful and life-changing gifts that God has given to each of us is the power to dream. We

are able to look into the future and imagine something better than today, and then return to the present and

work to make that richly imagined future a reality. We’d like to unleash that power of dreaming for the

Reading Catholic Community. On Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m., through our participation in the

Dynamic Parish initiative, we will host our first-ever Dream Event. This is a 90-minute interactive event that

inspires us to embrace the gift of life and share our dreams for our Catholic community. As Dynamic Parish

teaches us, God transforms parishes one person at a time, and if we are ready to help others do the same,

the Church will grow in ways we never could have imagined. We look forward to seeing you there! It is not

mandatory, but will help us manage attendance by registering at www.Reading.Eventbrite.com, or by

scanning here:

Register for

Dream Event

Volunteer Opportunities for the Dream Event

Would you like to help bring a great experience to the Reading Catholic Community? Sign up to help out at

the Dream Event, Tuesday, December 10th.

Go to the Reading Catholic website: ReadingCatholic.org

or scan here to sign up with Sign-Up Genius. Thanks! Help with the

Dream Event

Paper registration forms are also available at the church exits. We hope that

you will participate in the Dream Event. Beyond that, we hope the event

then inspires each of us to experience the joy of helping others realize some

of their personal dreams.


Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Monday, December 9: Why is the Immaculate Conception - this year - NOT a Holy Day of Obligation?

Immaculate Conception is normally December 8. However, since that is the Second Sunday in Advent 2019,

the celebration of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is transferred to the next day, Monday,

December 9, 2019 and the Day of Obligation is suspended.

week of the Question

What can I do to bring harmony

to my family,

my neighborhood,

the world?

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Scripture for the week of December 8

December 8, 2019

Join us for the Nativity Prelude on Sunday, December 15, at St. Athanasius Church, beginning with the

celebration of the 10:00AM Mass. The Nativity Prelude is an introduction and a time of rejoicing in

anticipation of Jesus’s coming! Hospitality in the St. Athanasius Parish Activity Center will follow the Prelude.

Eucharistic Adoration

Fridays, December 6th, 13th and 20th, from 9:30am

until 9:00pm in the St. Agnes Blessed Sacrament

Chapel.

Taizé

Take time out from the hustle and bustle of Christmas

shopping to join with the Music ministers of our

community for three evenings of Taizé. The evening

consists of quiet, meditative scripture and song.

TAIZE DATES:

Wednesday, 7PM on December 4 at St. Agnes

Wednesday, 7PM on December 11 at St. Athanasius

Wednesday, 7PM on December 18 at St. Agnes

The Advent Season: preparing for Jesus’ coming

into the world and into our lives.


Tuesday Evening Rosary

Every Tuesday evenings at 7:00PM at St. Agnes

church, we meet to pray the Rosary. Whatever else

we are doing during Advent to prepare ourselves for

Christmas, it’s a great idea to include the Rosary, the

prayer that leads us to Christ through Mary.

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Preparing for Our Lord’s Coming

We do many things to get ourselves ready for our

celebration of Christmas: purchase gifts, prepare

Christmas cards, decorate our homes. John's call of

repentance in preparation for Jesus reminds us that

our repentance is another way in which we can

prepare for the Lord's coming and our celebration of

Christmas.

By the second week of Advent, many of us have

already jumped ahead to the celebration of

Christmas. But, when we do this, we miss the

important steps of preparation for the Lord's

coming. The preaching of John found in today's

Gospel Reading reminds us that one way in which we

prepare for Jesus' coming is by our repentance from

sin.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation: A Gift from God:

Saturdays, 2:45pm until 3:45pm at St. Athanasius.



Christmas Package for Loved One(s) in

a War Zone - Information Needed by

December 8

Sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Society

The St Vincent de Paul Society is preparing Christmas

gift packages to send to military personnel in our

parishes. Let us remember those who selflessly

serve others! We invite parishioners to send in the

address of loved one(s) who are presently in a War

Zone. The St. Vincent de Paul Society will send them

a Christmas gift package. Questions? Call 781-258-

8767, leave a message and a member will be in

touch. Time is short.

ADDRESSES NEEDED BY DECEMBER 8

Email: [email protected]

Reading Food Pantry December Needs: Caring for those in the Reading Community

CASH DONATION CAN BE SENT TO: READING FOOD

PANTRY, 6 SALEM ST, READING, MA

• Tuna - white, in water • Jell-O gelatin, Jell-O pudding and

sugar-free Jell-O • Mayonnaise • Crackers and cookies for children

and the holidays

Engaged Couples Program: a two-day

marriage preparation program which meets at the

St. Agnes Parish Center, 184 Woburn Street, Reading

DATES:

Friday, February 28, 2020, 6:30PM - 9:00PM and

Saturday, February 29, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, followed

by 4:00PM Mass

Many THANKS to the Community!

Thank you to the Reading Catholic Community for

purchasing advent candles from confirmation

candidate Cam Thornton. With your support, Cam

raised $135 that will be donated to the Mission of

Deeds to buy a twin bed, in their winter buy a bed

program!

Food for Family Thought

Quickly make a spiritual timeline that lists the

moments and events in your life that had the most

impact on your spirituality. Review the highs and the

lows, and list the top three most influential events.

Reflect on what God was trying to tell you in these

moments.

Preparing for the 4PM Christmas Eve

Mass at RMHS Field House

Many opportunities abound in the preparation of

celebrating the 4PM Christmas Eve Mass! Young and

old are invited to participate in our Community’s

preparation: Angel Choir singers, Living Nativity

participants, ushers, greeters, Eucharistic Ministers,

and more. Many have already signed up to help, but

MANY MORE ARE NEEDED. SIGN UP AT:

www.ReadingCatholic.org/Christmas-at-rmhs

Or at: bit.ly/2pLe07X

Winter Weather Reminder

Reminder that when the Reading Public Schools are

closed due to weather:

• The 9AM Daily Mass is cancelled

• Faith Formation classes are cancelled

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December 8, 2019

SAINT ATHANASIUS PARISH

St. Athanasius Bottle & Can Workday: Saturday, December 14, 8:00AM

The next St. Athanasius bottle & can workday will be on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 8 a.m. Usually we

need about two to three hours of time. The more helping hands we get the better, as always. Much

appreciated. Thank you!

Offertory & Weekend Attendance

Weekend of : November 30/December 1

Attendance: 430 Offertory: $ 5,698

Christmas Flowers: $ 2,039

December’s Coffee Hour: We are in need of host families for the month of December for Coffee Hour

after the 10am Mass on Sundays. As always the sign up sheet is in the PAC.

Thank You, Sophie B

St. Athanasius Christmas Giving

Program

Our annual Christmas giving program is underway.

Please take a gift request from the bulletin board at

the church entrance. Toys, clothes and gift card

donations are all very much appreciated. The

recipients are participating in Catholic Charities’

education program in an effort to build a self-

supporting future for their families. Unwrapped gifts

should be left in the church choir loft by December

15th. Gift cards may be left in the box in the

entryway near the restroom.

We have a very tight time schedule for delivery of

the gifts. Please return gifts to the church by

December 15th! Contact Ellen Terry at

[email protected] or 781-944-5431 if you have

any questions. Thank You!

Supermarket Gift

Cards to Benefit

The Reading Food

Pantry and

Catholic Charities

Please continue to support St. Athanasius Parish

annual effort to assist the hungry in our midst. As

winter arrives many families must decide whether to

“heat or eat”. Please donate Market Basket or Stop

and Shop gift cards in $5 to $20 denominations to

assist families using the Reading Food Pantry and

Catholic Charities’ services. A collection box is in the

church entryway near the restroom to accept

donations for the next few weeks. Thank you!

St. Athanasius Faire THANK YOUs!!

Thank you from The Stitchers' Corner for all the

beautiful donations of knit and crochet and sewn

articles donated to the Faire. Many of you are known

to us, but so many dropped off items without leaving

their name. Thank you so much. There was such an

abundant and varied selection to choose from.

We light a second purple

candle on the second Sunday

of Advent to represent the

hope of Christ coming to the

world.


SAINT AGNES PARISH

Calendar of Events

Saturday, December 7

7:00 am - Men’s Group - Parish Center 1st Floor

9:00 am - St. Vincent de Paul - Parish Center 3rd Floor

2:45pm-3:45pm - Reconciliation @ St. Athanasius

Sunday, December 8 - Second Sunday of Advent

9:00 am - Faith Formation Grade 1 and 2 - at St. Athanasius

10:15 am - Faith Formation Grade 1 and 2 - at St. Agnes

4:00 pm - Confirmation I Preparation

6:30 pm - Confirmation II Preparation

Monday, December 9

12:30 pm - AA - Parish Center 2nd Floor

3:45 pm - Grade 5 - St. Agnes Location

5:00 pm - Grades 6, 7, 8 - St. Agnes Location

7:00 pm - Alicia’s Angels - Lower Church

Tuesday, December 10

3:45 pm - Grade 3 - St. Athanasius Location

5:00 pm - Grade 4 - St. Athanasius Location

7:00 pm - Dream Event @ RMHS Performing Arts Center

7:30 pm - Youth AA - Parish Center 1st Floor

Wednesday, December 11

10:00 am - St. Agnes Children’s Play Group - Parish Ctr

10:00 am - Golden Threads - Lower Church

1:15 pm - Faith Formation Grade 1 and 2 - at St. Athanasius

2:30 pm - Faith Formation Grade 1 and 2 - at St. Agnes

7:00 pm - Boy Scouts - Parish Center 1st Floor

7:00 pm - Taize: Advent Evening Prayer at St. Athanasius

Thursday, December 12

10:30 am - Garden Club - Parish Center 2nd Floor

7:00 pm - Boy Scout Committee Mtg - Parish Center 2nd Fl

7:00 pm - Webelo Cub Meeting - Parish Center 1st Floor

7:30 pm - 9AM Family Ensemble Practice @ St. Agnes

Friday, December 13

9:30am-9:00pm - Eucharistic Adoration during Advent

7:00 pm - Ultreya - Parish Center 1st Floor

Saturday, December 14

7:00 am - Men’s Group - Parish Center 1st Floor

2:45pm-3:45pm - Reconciliation @ St. Athanasius

5:15 pm-Rehearsal: Nativity Prelude @ St. Athanasius Church

Sunday, December 15 - Third Sunday of Advent

9:00 am - Faith Formation Grade 1 and 2 - at St. Athanasius

10:15 am - Faith Formation Grade 1 and 2 - at St. Agnes

4:00 pm - Confirmation I Preparation

6:30 pm - Confirmation II Preparation

7:00 pm - Sanctity of Life Mtg - Parish Center 1st Floor

Children’s Christmas Gift Program:

Through December 15

This program benefits families and children serviced

by Catholic Charities North. Won’t you consider

donating a child’s gift or store gift card? Choose a

child’s age/gender from the Christmas Gift Program

table at St. Agnes. Return the UNWRAPPED gift to

the gift table on the following weekend. You may

also decide to donate a store gift card (Target,

Walgreens, etc.) so that parents can personally shop

for their child/ren or donate a grocery store gift card

to help towards a family’s joyous Christmas dinner.

Catholic Charities will be picking up donations on

Tuesday morning, December 17. Your kindness and

generosity in donating gifts help families and their

children experience a special Christmas morning.

Thank you!

Winter Clothing Drive to Benefit Lazarus

House, Lawrence, MA

NEW DATE: December 15th, Before/After Masses

DROP OFF: St. Agnes - “Under the Beech Tree”

Adults and Children - Coats (Winter/Spring/Fall),

gloves, mittens, boots, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats,

socks. As a special extra we are looking for USED

BASEBALL GLOVES for kids as well as Adults

Toothpaste Drive to Benefit Inmates at

Norfolk Prison

DROP OFF DONATIONS BETWEEN NOW AND

DECEMBER 15TH

A dedicated group of parishioners lead this initiative

to remember inmates at Norfolk prison at Christmas-

time. A small action can have a huge impact in a

person's life! This year, the collection will be for large

tubes of toothpaste (7.8 oz). Collection bins will be

located at the St. Agnes church entrances. Drop off

your donations between now and December 15.

Visiting the imprisoned is one of the seven corporal

works of Mercy: for those unable to visit in person,

may this collection be a way to visit in Spirit!

December 8, 2019


Kerry Basford x120, [email protected] Admin Office Manager

Luann Barretto x110, [email protected] Admin Assistant

John Canning x210, [email protected] Director, Parish Life

Marcia Cutlip, [email protected] Reading Catholic Community Accompanist

Steve Flannery, Property Manager, St. Athanasius

Thomas Jones, Property Manager, St. Agnes

Jacqueline Steele x114, [email protected] Communications

Saint Agnes Church Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM 5:30PM ( Sept - June) Daily Mass: 9:00AM on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Saint Athanasius Church Saturday: 4:00PM | Sunday: 10:00AM Daily Mass: 9:00AM on Tuesday, Thursday First Saturday Mass: 9:00AM

Director of Evangelization: Paula Colpitts email: [email protected], x117

Pastor: Very Rev. Stephen B. Rock, x112 email: [email protected]

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Victor Vitug, x113 email: [email protected]

Senior Priest: Rev. Edward T. Malone, x211 email: [email protected]

Deacons: Rev. Mr. Bill Reidy

email: [email protected] Rev. Mr. Neil Sumner

email: [email protected] Rev. Mr. Matt Baltier

email: [email protected]

Office Location: 300 Haverhill Street, Reading, MA | Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:30AM-3:30PM

ReadingCatholic.org | email: [email protected] | 781.944.0490 or 781.944.0330

Sacraments:

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 Sundays Baptism at Sunday Mass - 2nd and 4th Sundays

St. Athanasius Baptisms: 1PM Service - 2nd and 4th Sundays Baptism at Sunday Mass - 1st and 3rd Sundays

Director of Worship: Paul Ciotti, x115 email: [email protected]

Priest In Residence: Rev. Richard M. Erikson

Business Manager: Janine Castro, x119 email: [email protected]



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 781-944-0330 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

Reading Catholic - Parish Council Fr. Steve Rock, Christine Ambrose, Chrissy Cerretani, Janet Davidson-Dee, Rosemarie DeLacy, James Dudley, Bob Finigan, Jane Fiore, Ed Fitzpatrick, Steve Goldner, Paul Lannon, Joanne Metzger, Jody Roffi, Fred Santosuosso, Chris Scozzari, Lisa Tavoletti, James Taylor

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 our site at: https://readingcatholic.org/register-with-parish

Please pray for the success of the

St. Agnes and 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.

Bulletin Deadlines for the Upcoming Holidays

The Bulletin publisher’s deadlines have been moved up due to the approaching holidays. Send in your

requests to: [email protected]

• Christmas bulletin AND December 28/29 bulletin will be combined into one bulletin.

Bulletin requests are due by December 15

• January 4/5 Bulletin requests are due by December 22

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