St. Athanasius Church

11/20/2023

The 2023 Christ The King Christmas Faire 50/50 Raffle winner is:

Ticket # 530

The winner will be notified by email.

03/30/2023

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Catholic Churches in Reading, Massachusetts: St. Agnes and St. Athanasius

03/17/2023

St. Patrick's Breastplate prayer (full version)

03/17/2023

March 19th is the Feast of St. Joseph; learn more about his life. (because it is a Sunday, the celebration of the feast will be transferred to Monday)

While the Gospel has not preserved any of his words, his actions have resounded through the ages. Joseph of Nazareth stands out as the model par excellence o...

03/07/2023

Joy is the Gigantic Secret of the Christians - Fr. Mike Schmitz

“Joy is a choice, just like love. We can either chase the feeling or choose the reality.” Joy comes from the fact that you know that God is here and that you...

03/06/2023

This will take place at the St. Florence Church in Wakefield, now known as the Lazarus Center for Healing.
https://www.facebook.com/healingshrineboston/posts/pfbid02fAahLLtm6rV285TCT1Frip3nKny9hn2hKyKKxRfV2RMsb2ed43W2c1RDbD6LfiDal

If you missed parishioner and sacristan John Ricci give his healing testimony in November, you have another opportunity to hear his story, John will be speaking to our confirmation students next Sunday, March 12 at 6PM, and the public is invited.

02/25/2023

Today's Gospel is about the call of St. Matthew. Here's an article about Caravaggio's painting of this:

These famous renditions of the saint's life show us what it takes to live our best life.

01/27/2023

Today is Day 9 of the "9 Days for Life Novena" in our RCC parish community.

Here is Day 9:

May civic leaders work for the protection of all human life, in every stage and circumstance.

01/26/2023

Today is Day 8 of the "9 Days for Life Novena" in our RCC parish community.

Here is Day 8:

May expectant mothers choosing adoption receive grace and support in embracing this loving option.

01/25/2023

Today is Day 7 of the "9 Days for Life Novena" in our RCC parish community.

Here is Day 7:

May expectant fathers lovingly support the mothers of their children in welcoming new life.

01/24/2023

Today is Day 6 of the "9 Days for Life Novena" in our RCC parish community.

Here is Day 6:

May every expectant mother receive compassionate care and support as she nurtures the life in her womb.