Saint Anthony’s Revere

Pray for the souls of: Joseph Galvao, Janice Graig, Gerald Esposito and Dolores S. Pires

Masses this Week

Sunday, January 14, 7:30George Maglione (Birthday)

daughter Marie & family10:00 Rita (Birthday) & John (9th

Anniv) Pennacchio by daughters Evelyn & Jean

12:00 Vincenzo Iannella by daughters

Monday, January 15, 9:00 12:00

Tuesday, January 16, 7:00 Anna Edelstein and Lillian

Giorgio by family8:00 In Honor of St. Anthony of Padua – In Church

Wednesday, January 17, In the Chapel 7:0012:00 Michael (Birthday) &

Nunziata Casale by daughter Lena Guarino & family

Thursday, January 18, In the Chapel

7:0012:00 Tony DiNocco by children

Friday, January 19, In the Chapel7:00 12:00

Saturday, January 20, In the Church

9:AM Community Mass4:PM Rose Gaff (2nd Anniv) and Frank

Gaff (10th Anniv) by family7PM Parish Mass

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESKAt our meeting Tuesday January 9, to

discuss the future of our parish. I thought was very positive thank you for attending, we had a big crowd. First of all, it was determined that nothing will change until June 1, 2019. As you know my term as pastor ended when I became 75 years old last February. I have indicated to the Cardinal that I would be willing to serve as your pastor until June 1, 2019. Please God let my health hold out. I am doing this because I love St. Anthony’s and you all of you have been so good and patient with me. Let us serve one another, I have a wonderful staff and with their help we will continue to grow and strive.

What will happen in June 1, 2019 when I leave? There are options one is that St. Anthony’s will become a major Shrine not much would change except, please God, more people will come to St. Anthony’s if we promote more devotions to St. Anthony and Padre Pio. All of you would still be members of St. Anthony’s Shrine, we will still have Baptism, funerals, and weddings. Most important is we must increase of support of our Shrine. Please remember at the present time there are still other options this is only one that is on the table.

To end on an optimistic, note this June 3, 2018 we will be celebrating my 50th Ordination as a priest of God. Hopefully on that date we will celebrate this joyous event. The Temperature has risen to 50 degrees, the clouds are breaking just a touch of spring is in the air. Our parish has a great future ah yes, best of all there goes the bell and yes, I am back to my macaroni and meatballs!

Fr. George

_______________________________________OFFERTORY

The Offertory collection for week ending January 7, 2018 ($2,710.00). The Second Collection for Our Special Monthly ($1,471.00) In order for St. Anthony to reach the budget we need ($5,000.00) a week. Thank you for all of your generous support throughout the year.

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISH250 Revere Street Est. 2001 Revere, MA 02151 Tel: (781)

289-1234/8873Fax: (781) 289-6394

MassesSunday: (Saturday, 4 and 7 PM)

7:30 AM, 10:00 AM & 12:00 Noon Holy Day: (Eve 4 PM) 7 AM, 12 Noon

& 7 PMDaily: 7AM and 12:00 Noon except

Tuesdays 7 & 8 Adoration until 4:00 PM, Saturdays 9 AM

Saint Anthony Devotions : The 13 Tuesdays

+Every Tuesday: Holy Mass 8:00 AM

Devotions & Benediction: 3:30 & 7:00 PM

Sacrament of Penance:Saturdays: 3:00-3:45, 6:30-6:45 PM or

by appointmentin the Rectory.

Sacrament of Baptism:Baptism will be done on the second

Sunday of every Month. Classes for Parents and Godparents will be held on the First Sunday of every month at 1:30

PM in the Chapel.Please call the Rectory to register.

Sacrament of Marriage:Preparation for Christian Marriage

begins at least one year prior to the planned date of the Wedding. Couples

contemplating marriage please go online to www.bostoncatholic.org to find out date

and time for Transformed in Love.____________________________________

PASTORRev. George J. Butera

Ext - 14PAROCHIAL VICARS

Rev. Karunaya Xavier ArulrajExt - 17

Rev. Heniston WashingtonExt - 13

PERMANENT DEACONDeacon Joseph A. Belmonte

Ext - 20Administrator of Faith Formation

Donna Felzani,

Saturday Community Mass January 20, 2018 at 9 AM

1. Vincent & Catherine Napoli2. Rev. Edward J. Gaudette3. Lucy DeMasse4. Galla Family by son William5. John J. Papa by mom & dad6. Angelina Ferraro by family7. Shirley A. O’Donnell by husband & family8. Giovanni & Pasqualina Ferragamo by family9. Aldo E. Catalucci by family10. John O’Callaghan by Mary Kerr11. Gaspare Bertolino by Richard & Gerry

Palladino12. Alfonso Auciello by Giancarlo Mantia &

family13. Anthony M. Alvino Cushing Family14. Cathie Sanecchiaro by Gilda DiCenso &

family15. Brittany Marie Costatino by Vin Conte &

family16. Edie Mercurio by Vin Conte & family17. Edith Mecurio by Daryll DiCarlo18. Vincent J. Corso by Vincent & Amelia

Terrazzano19. Rose Porcaro by Lauri & Kimberly Paci20. Vinnie & Bobby and All the Souls in

Purgatory21. Paul D’Olimpio by Sam & Phyllis Filiti

May the Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them

And May they Rest in Peace Amen!

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FAITH FORMATION NEWS

A winter thaw is just what we need after the cold, frigid, snowy week we just had. I hope all of you were safe and warm and I look forward to seeing

all of you in class this weekend! This weekend we celebrate and remember Dr. Martin Luther

King, Jr. and his work at creating a world that is more just and tolerant. How are we keeping the

dream alive in 2018?

Upcoming for Faith Formation:

Sunday, January 14: Regular Schedule of Classes: Grades 1 and 2 8:45 until 9:45. Grades

3-8 11:00 until 12:00

Sunday, January 21: Regular Schedule of Classes 

Sunday, January 28: Regular Schedule of Classes

All children in Grade 2 and Sacramental Prep 3-8 should be attending classes each weekend and also make it a priority to attend Mass as we will

begin preparation for receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist this spring. 

Looking Ahead:

February 4: Regular Schedule of Classes. There will also be a Mandatory Parents' Meeting at 9:00

for all the parents of students in Grade 2 and Sacramental Prep grades 3-8 in the Chapel.

Refresher course on the sacraments and details regarding Retreat and First Holy Communion will

be shared at this time.

February 11: Regular Schedule of Classes. Family Teaching Mass in the Hall for all students and families grades 1 - 8 and Confirmation 1 and

2. More information to follow.

Have a great week! God Bless You!

Donna Felzani

Holy Hour for Life

Deacon Joseph Belmonte will be presiding Our Holy Hour For Life on Tuesday January 23, 2018 from 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM as part of the Ardiocesan observance of the National Day of Prayer and Penancemarking the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision legalizing abortion on demand. This Holy Hourwill be held throughout the Archdiocese to pray for safe travel and a successful pilgrimage to Washington DC for all those attending the annual March for Life. Led by Deacon Joe, we will pray together for those who have been wounded by abortion, for respect for the dignity of human life from conception to natural death, and that those who govern us may be guided by justice, truth, and a love for the gift of life. The Holy Hour for Life is organized by the Boston Deacons for Life in collaboration with the Pro Life Office of the Arcgdiocese of Boston. Please join us, all are welcome. Please all those who minister here at St. Anthony’s Eucharitic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, Faith Formation Catachist, Greeters, Homebound Ministers, Parish Council, Finance Coumcil and Staff are highly recommended to attend.

“Jesus said, could you not stay awake one hour and pray”.

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Confirmation Year I and Year II

John was standing with two of his disciples,and as he watched Jesus’s walked by, he said,

"Behold, the Lamb of God."

Year I will have classes on Sunday January 14, 2018 at 1:15 PM until 2:15 PM in the Faith Formation Building

Year II will be having classes on Sunday January 14, 2018 at 6:00 Pm until 8:00 PM in the Faith Formation Building the lesson will be on Vocations.

Year I And Year II Candidates are required to attend Mass on the time of your convenience and please sign the attendance sheets in the back vestibule of the Church.

Why is Jesus Called the Lamb of God?

For this reason, the Agnus Dei is sung during the fraction, the breaking of the consecrated Host.  St. John Chrysostom (d. 407) preached of how the fraction symbolized the Passion of Christ:” What Christ did not suffer on the Cross, He suffers in the sacrifice for thee.”  The hymn itself invokes Christ and recalls His sacrificial death with overtones of a hymn of victory of the triumphal Lamb.  This belief is then emphasized again when the priest holds up the fractured Host and says, “This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, happy are those who are called to His supper.”  (Or, in a literal translation of the Latin, “Happy are those who are called to the supper of the Lamb,” better reflecting the imagery of Revelation.)

As we celebrate the mysteries of the Mass, we look to the Lamb who suffered, died, and rose for our salvation.  We must gather around the altar of the Lamb, offering to Him our own hearts and pledging to be His servants, so that we may welcome Him and become wedded to Him in the Holy Eucharist.

If you have any questions please email karun69@yahoo.com or call Fr. Xavier at 781-244-9162

PRESENCE OF GOD

We all go to different shrines as pilgrims to get the blessings of God. We strongly believe when the blessing (Presence) of God is with us, we will be victorious and prosperous in all our endeavors. It is the custom of the people of Israel to bless another person saying, “Lord be with you” when he or she goes on a long journey, and involves in important activities. Even today, the priest greets or blesses the people of God saying, “Lord be with You” both in the beginning and end of the Eucharistic celebration. Above all, Scripture provides endless examples of how the presence of God empowers his children, Abraham, Moses, Joseph, Joshua, David and totally the people of Israel to live for Him.

Mother Mary always has a special veneration throughout the centuries in the life of the Catholic Church. The only reason is that God is always with her. The Angel Gabriel greets her, “Hail favored one! The Lord is with you.” (Lk.1:28). When Mary visited Elizabeth, the infant in the womb of Elizabeth leaped for joy. (Lk. 1:44). The reason for joy is that God is with Mary. In the book of Zephaniah, the prophet instructs the people of Israel to be joyful and fearless because the King of Israel, the Lord is in your midst. (Zep 3:14-15).

All the great personalities in the bible were joyful and fearless in spite of hardships and sufferings in and around them because they felt the presence of God with them. In the same way, Mary, despite so many problems and mysteries in her heart, was always joyful and fearless because God is with her. It is very clear that the presence of God always makes us joyful and fearless.

The people of Israel and a few great

The Second Sunday in Ordinary TimeEnvelopes January 2018

Envelopes for January 14, 2018: Offertory and Insurance

Envelopes for January 21, 2018: OffertoryEnvelopes for January 28, 2018: Offertory and Support of the Church around the World

Housekeeping

Please it would be greatly appreciated if you could help us to keep our Church as well as the restrooms clean. We don’t have a facility manager who works on Saturday or Sunday. Thank you for all you do.

Little Black Books

Once again Jessica Consoli and Antoinette Dennis have donated to our Parish these beautiful Lenten books. We will be giving them out on the weekend of February 10th and 11th. Thank you to Jessica and Antoinette for your generous contribution.

Religious Pilgrimage

A Spiritually Uplifting Pilgrimage is planned to Poland for august 18-27, 2018. Some highlights – The Shrine of the Divine Mercy, St. Pope Paul II’s Shrine, and the spectacular salt mines. For details go to http://tinyurl.com/yaywb665 the click on choose my trip; Custom trip; scroll down to Pilgrimage to Poland with Hida Carneiro. Call 781-286-6354 or 617-513-2326 for additional information. Leave a voicemail for a returned call.

Fr. Heni will be starting Basic Christian CommunityAgain, in February, please contact Fr. Heni if you would be interested in hosting this pray group at your home. Fr. Heni 781-289-1234 Ext 13

BASIC CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

We have started a new program, namely “Basic Christian Community” (BCC) in our Parish. Basic Christian Community is the life style of early Christians. Few families gather at a home and they pray and reflect over the Word of God. It will enrich our lives and provide a good opportunity to pray for others. It will 3

SAINT ANTHONY January 14, 2018

Sanctuary Candle For

January 2018Donated

In Loving Memory Of

Husband Robert Cummings

&Loving ParentsLester & Helen

ByJoann

My Brother’s Table ForJanuary 2018

DonatedIn Loving Memory

OfAlba Marie labella

ByConnie & Al Rolli

MissalsFor

January 2018 Donated

In Loving MemoryOf

Philip LaCasciaBy

family

Eucharistic Hosts For

January 2018Donated

In Loving Memory Of

Rose & Angelo Morretti&

Dianne (Morretti) Dingolo&

Sister Christine Marie(Passionate Sister in

Christ)By

Sunday, January 14, 20188:45 – 12:00 Faith

Formation 7 PM- AA-room C-lower

rectory*

Monday January 15, 20187 AM & 12 Noon Mass –

Chapel4 PM to 10 PM- Bingo-Hall

7 PM – Hispanic Prayer Meeting-Chapel

*Tuesday, January 16, 2018

7 AM Mass- Chapel8 AM Mass-Church

Adoration 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM - Church

3:30 and 7:00 PM Devotions

Confessions -6 PM to 7 PM- Church

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Thursday, January 18, 20187 AM & 12:00 PM – Chapel

12 Noon-AA-Room C-Lower Rectory

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Friday, January 19, 20187 AM and 12 Noon – Mass –

Church7:00 PM –Immaculate

Conception of the Blessed Mother - Mass - Church

*Saturday, January 20, 20189:00 AM Community Mass4 & 7 PM Mass – ChurchConfession – Church at3 – 3:45 PM and 6:30 –

6:45PM

Flea Market 8:30 until 2:30 PM

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