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welcome to the reading catholic community of St. Agnes and
St. Athanasius Parishes!Whether you are visiting us for a brief time, looking for a new parish home, returning to the practice of your Catholic faith or are interested in finding out more about the Catholic Church, we are happy that your desire brought you here to The Reading Catholic Community. We are located 16 miles north of Boston, in the Town of Reading with a population of approximately 25,000 residents.
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vibrant parishes for today and tomorrow
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Dynamic Parish: Fulfilling a Mission
- The Dynamic Catholic Mission
- How Does Dynamic Parish Fit In?
Dynamic Parish is the fulfillment of Dynamic Catholic’s mission. Learn more
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Disciples in Mission is the Pastoral Plan promulgated by Cardinal Seán O’Malley in 2012 based on the recommendations of the Pastoral Planning Commission.
It is founded on the recognition that our parishes are Eucharistic communities of God’s faithful people, entrusted with carrying out the mission given by Jesus Christ to the Church. Each element of this proposed plan is a means for enabling parish communities to fulfill the Gospel mission.
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2019 Christmas Faire Dates:
Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23Questions? Contact Michele Barrette, mjbarrette@ mac.com
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The Christmas Faire would not be a success without all the volunteers and all the generous donations we receive. Every year the committee is grateful for the generosity of our parish family. Thank-You! As you clean out closets, toy rooms or basements, keep the Christmas Faire in mind to give your donations. Also gift cards and other gift donations are also needed. Donations can be left in labeled baskets & boxes in back of church (Food Pantry side).
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Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve
- Christmas Eve Mass at the RMHS Field House - 4:00PM
Christmas Day- Mass at St. Agnes Church, 184 Woburn Street - Time TBA
- Mass at St. Athanasius Church, 300 Haverhill Street - Time TBA
Planning for Christmas 2019: Annual Christmas Eve Mass at RMHS
Believe it or not Christmas Eve is just around the corner and we are beginning to plan for our annual Christmas Eve Mass, transforming the Reading Memorial Fieldhouse into the largest church in town, and we need your help.
If you would like to be an active member of the Planning Committee Team, please contact John Canning, jcanning@readingcatholic.org
Interested in becoming a member of the Reading Catholic Community? Contact us!
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Read MoreMonday, October 21
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God, Our Father, we are grateful to you for the blessings bestowed on St. Agnes and St. Athanasius Parishes. And we thank you for our faith as we look forward in hope to the success of the Reading Catholic Collaborative. Trusting in the intercession of St. Agnes and St. Athanasius, we pray that your Holy Spirit will guide our minds and hearts. May we experience new life and grow stronger in our faith as we continue to accept the gifts you bestow on us and share your blessings with one another. All this we pray through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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questions? call us!
St. Agnes Parish: 781.944.0490
St. Athanasius Parish: 781.944.0330
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