Reading Catholic Community SEVENTH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 24, 2019 Jesus’ words today make it very clear how we are to live as his followers. “Love your enemies” … “do good to those who curse you” ... “pray for those who mistreat you” ... “give to everyone who asks of you (and) don’t demand it back” … “Stop judging” … “Forgive and you will be forgiven.” Jesus doesn’t lighten our responsibility, rather, he restates his teaching emphasizing that the extent to which we are willing to follow/live his words is what will be returned to us. Ask Christ to help you this week to put his words into action in your life. Notice the difference it makes in your relationships. Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time READING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY MASS SCHEDULE Saint Agnes Church Saint Athanasius Church 186 Woburn St, Reading MA 300 Haverhill St, Reading MA Saturday: 4:00PM Saturday: 4:00PM Sunday: 7:30AM ~ 9:00AM ~ 11:00AM ~ 5:30PM Sunday: 9:00AM ~ 11:00AM Daily Mass: 9:00AM on Monday, Wednesday, Friday Daily Mass: 9:00AM on Tuesday, Thursday First Saturday Mass: 9:00AM Clergy Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults St. Agnes /St. Athanasius Administrator: (RCIA) Rev. Stephen B. Rock, 781-944-0490, ext 12 email: [email protected] For anyone interested in becoming Catholic and for Catholics Parochial Vicar: who have not been confirmed, please call either St. Agnes or St. Athanasius Parish Office. Rev. Lambert Nieme, 781-944-0490, ext 18 email: [email protected] Altar Servers (For Youth in Grades 3 and up) Senior Priest: St. Agnes Contact: Michelle Goldner, 508.942.9788 Rev. Edward T. Malone, 781-944-0490, ext 11 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] St. Athanasius Contact: Brad Agostinelli email: [email protected] Deacons: Gluten Issues Deacon Bill Reidy, [email protected] Please see a Priest or Deacon before Mass. Deacon Neil Sumner, [email protected] Deacon Matt Baltier, [email protected] Mass Intentions, Mass Cards Saint Agnes Parish Council Call the Parish Office to schedule Fr. Steve Rock (Chair), Steve Goldner (Vice Chair), Bob Finigan, Janet Davidson-Dee, Jane Fiore, Joanne Prayer Tree Requests (St. Agnes) Metzger, Heidi O’Connor, Jim O’Leary, Paul Lannon, Contact the office or Information Table, or place note in the David Ventola Blessed Sacrament Chapel Prayer basket. Copies of the Prayer Tree are at the church exits. Saint Athanasius Parish Council Fr. Steve Rock (Chair), Chris Scozzari (Vice Chair), Sanctuary Light Intention (St. Agnes) James Dudley, Lisa Tavoletti, James Taylor, Ed Fitzpatrick, Call St. Agnes Parish Office Jody Roffi, Fred Santossuosso, Rosemarie Delacy, Chrissy Cerratani Eucharistic Adoration (St. Agnes) Friday 9:30am-12Noon | First Friday 9:30am-9:00pm Fridays Society of St. Vincent de Paul during Lent and Advent, 9:30am-9:00pm 781-258-8767 St. Vincent de Paul is known as the "Apostle of Charity" Prayer Corner (St. Athanasius) dedicating his life to the service of the poor. Today, the Call the St. Athanasius Parish Office or email at Reading Catholic Community carries on his work: some of [email protected] to add or renew a name of us contribute time, some talent and others treasure in the your loved ones. confidential support of our Reading neighbors. Please call us if we can help you. Parish Registration Hospital Chaplain Welcome to our Parish. Please call the Parish Office or visit our Winchester Hospital Chaplain: Mary Beth Moran, website’s Newcomers Tab. 781.756.2295 Bulletin Submissions Are due by Monday at 9AM for print in the upcoming weekend’s bulletin. Email submissions to: [email protected] notices you wish for the St. Agnes News sections of the bulletin [email protected] for notices you wish for the St. Athanasius News sections of the bulletin Page 2 February 24, 2019 SAINT AGNES PARISH SAINT ATHANASIUS PARISH 1 8 6 W OBURN S T , R EADING M A 0 1 8 67 3 0 0 H AVERHILL S T , READING M A 0 18 6 7 Office Hours: Mon-Fr, 9:30am-3:30pm Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Office 781.944.0490 • • Fax 781.944.4403 Office 781.944.0330• Fax 781.944.1266 Website: www.StAgnesReading.org Website: www.StAthanasiusReading.org Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Director, Faith Formation: Paula Colpitts Administrative Office Manager: Kerry Basford email: [email protected], ext 23 email: [email protected] Director, Parish Life: John Canning, ext 10 Administrative Assistant: Luann Barretto email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Parish Office Manager: Jacqueline Steele, ext 22 Director, Religious ed: Jo-Ann Rossi email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Director, Music Ministry: David Colpitts, ext 17 Rel Ed Administrative Assistant: Michele Barrette email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Business Manager: Janine Castro Business Manager: Janine Castro email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Faith Formation (Grades 1-10): Music Director: Marcia Cutlip [email protected], 781.944.4552 email: [email protected] Sacraments: Youth Ministry: Brad Agostinelli Baptism: email: [email protected] 1st & 3rd Sunday at 1pm Sacraments: 2nd & 4th Sunday at Sunday Mass (one per Baptism: 3rd Sunday at 1pm weekend) Baptism - Parent Meeting: 2nd Sunday at 1pm Baptism - Parent Meeting: 1st Friday at 7pm Parents must attend a baptism meeting prior to the Parents must attend a baptism meeting prior to the baptism. Call the Parish Office to schedule. baptism. Call the Parish Office to schedule. Marriage: Arrangements are made with a priest at Marriage: Arrangements are made with a priest at least six months in advance. least six months in advance. Reconciliation: Saturdays, 3:15pm-3:45pm Reconciliation: Saturdays, 2:45pm-3:45pm Anointing of the Sick: Notify the office when a (During Lent, Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm) person is seriously ill. Extraordinary Ministers are also available to bring the Eucharist to the homebound. 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. Page 3 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time READING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Please Pray for the Men and Women in Military Service AT = St. Athanasius God of compassion, we pray for our loved ones in the military, who offer themselves for AG = St. Agnes the sake of others and who are separated Saturday, February 23 from family and loved ones. 4:00 pm (AG) - John Joseph Griffin - 1st Anniversary Care for them, meet their needs. 4:00 pm (AT) - Mass for the People Grant them courage, compassion, strength, Sunday, February 24 and all they need for the living of these days. 9:00 am (AT) - Jean Perry Memorial Sustain them through their every trial. 11:00 am (AT) - Eleanor Colorusso Memorial Through Jesus Christ our Lord we pray. Amen. Tuesday, February 26 9:00 am (AT) - Jean Perry Memorial Please pray for all service members, and especially for: Thursday, February 28 Lt. Jared Peledge (US Army Reserves), 9:00 am (AT) - Helen Murphy Birthday Memorial Sgt. Jeff Peledge (US Army Rangers), Saturday, March 2 Spc. William T. Fisher (US Army), 4:00 pm (AG) - Vincent Schiller - 1st Anniversary LCPL Peter O’Connor (USMC), LCPL Dean Lepore 9:00am ( AT) - First Saturday Mass Cpl. Daniel Gonzales (US Marine Corps), 4:00 pm (AT) - Stephen Canty Birthday Memorial 1LT Nicholas Staffier (US Army), Sunday, March 3 LCPL Robert Ciaccio (USMC), 9:00 am (AT) - Mass for the People 2LT Luke Beaulieu (US Army), The 26th “Yankee” Brigade, 11:00 am(AT) - George Souza Birthday Memorial Brian Basso (US Army), Patrick Cavanaugh, 11:00 am (AG) - Robert & Mary O’Brien - Memorial Cpl. Brenden Amico, Justin Whitmarsh, PFC Michael Goddard, Chaplain Tom Whiteman, USMC Captain Zachary Johnson, Question 1st Lts. Ryan & Nolan Johnson, (US Army) of the Capt. Bryan Weadick, (US Army), PFC Christopher Lewis, week USMC Capt. Katie Sliwoski, 1LT Gregory Connery, 3rd How am I showing my mercy, my humanity to Infantry Div (US Army), Capt Matthew T. Connery, 10th others? Am I witnessing to the Mountain Div (US Army), 2nd Lieutenant Luke Sullivan (USMC) God-given Spirit within me? Remember those in need of Prayers, Especially: Maryann Lucerto, Margaret Sumner, John Cadigan, Pat K & Family, JDF & Family, Patrick & Brianna, Rick Q, Trudy, Sean T, 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, Dom, Daniel, Sandra Cadigan, Lindsey, Kelly G, Frank G, Ben Goodhue, Jeff Eble, Peter, James B, John M, Christine M, Sheila D, Richard Rossi, Dottie Dillon, Richard, Andrew, Thomas, Anna W, 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, Caitlyn, Sue, Jill, Frank Thomas, Ryan Smith, Johnson Family, Elliott Family, Olivia Harper Johnson, 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, Stephen O’Neill, Maddy M, Elijah & Family, Joel Rivera, Baby Wally, Nancy, Costa Family, David Brey, Holly Benson, Pitman Family, Baby Henry, Emma, Barbara, Cynthia Leonard, Pat Mcnulty , Debbie , David Whitney, Robert, Baby Owen Latorella, Richard Warmington , Haines Family, Linda DeHart, Janessa Murphy, Marsha M, Mike S, These names will stay in the St. Athanasius Prayer Corner until Sunday, March 2 Call the St. Athanasius Parish Office or email at [email protected] to add or renew a name of your loved ones.