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SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

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M S God of compassion, we pray for our loved ones in the military, who o er 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:

Capt. Jared Peledge (US Army), 2LT Je 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 Sta er (US Army),

LCPL Robert Ciaccio (USMC), 1LT Luke Beaulieu (US Army), 26th “Yankee” Brigade

Cpl. Brenden Amico, Jus n Whitmarsh, PFC Michael Goddard, Chaplain Tom Whiteman,

USMC Major Zachary Johnson, 1st Lts. Ryan & Nolan Johnson, (US Army)

PFC Christopher Lewis, USMC Capt. Ka e Sliwoski,

1LT Gregory Connery, 3rd Infantry Div (US Army), 2nd Lieutenant Luke Sullivan (USMC),

Frank J. Pendergast (USMC) Major Stephen Tyminski (US Army Rangers), Patrick Cavanaugh, Cpl. David Goss (USMC),

Sgt. Brian A. Hartman, USMC

M I SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 4:00 pm Louis Bertoncini - Memorial

Richard Marasa - Memorial SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 - 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am

No Mass Inten on Request Mary Rubbicco - Memorial No Mass Inten on Request

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 9:00 am No Mass Inten on Request TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 9:00 am James Babineau and Bo e Family - Memorial WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 9:00 am No Mass Inten on Request THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 9:00 am Peter Rubbicco - Memorial FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 9:00 am No Mass Inten on Request SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 4:00 pm Francis & Marjorie DeThomasis Memorial SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 - 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am

No Mass Inten on Request Robert D’Ambrosio - Memorial Anthony Pagliaro - Memorial No Mass Inten on Request

L -S M We are live-streaming our Sunday 11:00 am Mass and the Monday, Wednesday and Friday daily Masses. Watch at: h ps://readingcatholic.org/rcc-broadcasts Facebook.com/ReadingCatholic YouTube.com/ReadingCatholic If you are not feeling well, please stay home. If you fall into the CDC “higher risk” category, you might consider wai ng before returning to Mass in person.

R F P Caring for those in the Reading Community

Needs: Herbal tea; sliced pineapple; beef and chicken gravy; laundry detergent; cookies; white albacore tuna in water

Please DO NOT DROP OFF FOOD TO THE CHURCHES. Food can be le in the food pantry boxes at Stop and Shop and Market Basket. Dona ons can be le on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Old South UM Church back door.

Mail cash dona ons to: READING FOOD PANTRY 6 SALEM ST, READING, MA 01867

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May God be the guiding light for you. May you be a wise person in your life and follow the path of wisdom and compassion of our Lord Jesus. God Bless You.

OO F ALIVE S Con rma on Masses will be celebrated on Saturday, September 26. Parent Informa on ZOOM Mee ng on the following Wednesday evenings at 7PM: September 9, 16 and 23 - need only a end one. All Con rma on Mass details here: h ps://ReadingCatholic.org/con rma on

Bap sms had been suspended early on, but we are once again joyously celebra ng the Sacrament of Bap sm and the ini a on of these persons into our Catholic Faith. Welcome to the babies who have recently been bap zed at either St. Agnes or St. Athanasius churches and we have eight addi onal bap sms scheduled to be celebrated in this month of September!

We are . . . . . . in the Sacraments

. . . in our Community

Cateche cal Sunday - September 20, 2020

This year, the Church will celebrate Cateche cal Sunday on September 20, 2020 by o ering a Day of Prayer. The 2020 theme is I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you. On September 20th we invite members of our parishes to pray as a community for those that the Holy Spirit will call forth to serve as catechists in our forma on ministries. Cateche cal Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to re ect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Bap sm, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Cateche cal Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith.

If you are interested in serving is this ministry, use this link to volunteer: h ps://readingcatholic.org/catechist-corner

SAVE THE DATE: Faith Forma on classes begin the week of Sunday, October 18th

Thomas Jared Carney Willa Marie Cooper Kenzie Shannon Ferris Kendall Joan Gaudet Ryleigh Noelle Hanna n Ethan James Hedge

Hailey Jean Lynch John Alexander McElhiney, IV Luke Thomas Mullen Ryder Lucas Norris Alexander Miles Swartz

Our Community’s “Message of the Day” - Every weekday, parishioners can wake up to our Community’s “Message of the Day”: words of hope, inspira on, spirituality o ered by our clergy and sta members. As one parishioner puts it:

“...Thanks so much for your message of the day today…. Your message, … was such a breath of fresh air…. ”

Not receiving the “Message of the Day”? Call the o ce to get on our email list, or visit our site’s homepage to sign up! h ps://ReadingCatholic.org

See previous “Messages of the Day” here: h ps://bit.ly/33blbpj

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DDYNAMIC PARISH UPDATE: Let’s make Ordinary Time EXTRAORDINARY! Did you know that we are in the period of the Liturgical Calendar called “Ordinary Time”? The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops explains this me as follows: “Ordinary Time is divided into two sec ons (one span of 4-8 weeks a er Christmas Time and another las ng about six months a er Easter Time), wherein the faithful consider the fullness of Jesus' teachings and works among his people. The mystery of Christ, unfolded through the cycle of the year, calls us to live his mystery in our own lives. This call is best illustrated in the lives of Mary and the saints, celebrated by the Church throughout the year. There is no tension between the mystery of Christ and the celebra on of the saints, but rather a marvelous harmony. The Blessed Virgin Mary is joined by an inseparable bond to the saving work of her Son, and the feasts of all the saints proclaim the wonderful works of Christ in his servants and o er the faithful ng examples for their imita on.” As we all strive to live to our poten al and grow closer in rela onship to Christ, the Dynamic Parish team is o ering some exci ng ac vi es, available to us from Dynamic Parish. Join us in our spiritual journey and make Ordinary Time an extraordinary me this year. On-Demand: Enjoy this webinar any me through October 1st THE #1 SECRET TO GREAT RELATIONSHIPS Is there a rela onship you’d like to improve in your life? Maybe a rela onship at home, at work, or even your rela onship with God? With passion, humor, and faith, Dr. Allen Hunt will share the single most important ingredient in making rela onships work. Join Dr. Hunt as he reveals the single most crucial tool for deepening any rela onship. Watch The #1 Secret to Great Rela onships at DynamicParishEvent.us. The following live-streamed Dynamic Catholic events are o ered AT NO COST to the Reading Catholic Community, as a bene t of our partnership with Dynamic Parish. For free access to the events, YOU MUST REGISTER through the links below, NOT through Dynamic Catholic's event page, where you are required to purchase a cket.

SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, September 29th at 8:00 p.m. FIND YOUR GREATNESS Based on Ma hew Kelly’s book The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic, Find Your Greatness, featuring Dr. Allen Hunt, will introduce you to four simple ways to reach your full poten al. This is a live-streamed event of prayer, music, and wisdom, which will conclude with an interac ve Q&A - you’ll be able to submit ques ons to Allen and hear them answered that night! Save the date, and register for FREE access to this event through the Reading Catholic Community: Register at this link: h ps://bit.ly/2R8tpsK OR scan the QR Code at right to register SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, November 5th at 8:00 p.m. AMAZING POSSIBILITIES As Ma hew Kelly teaches us in his book, Rediscover the Saints, the saints show us what is possible when we live boldly; when we explore our God-given poten al. Join Dynamic Catholic founder, Ma hew Kelly, to further explore these Amazing Possibili es. The live-streamed event features an interac ve Dream Session, inspiring music, as well as a live Q&A with Ma hew. Save the date, and register for FREE access to this event through the Reading Catholic Community: Register at this link: h ps://bit.ly/35gU2UB OR scan the QR Code at right to register

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FFrom the Pastor: Parish Update

Two years ago, when I became Administrator of St. Athanasius and St. Agnes Parishes I realized that to be er serve the parishioners, the two parish sta s would have to begin working together. With this understanding, the aim would be consolida ng both parishes’ o ces into the St. Athanasius Parish O ce loca on. Over a year ago, we moved the St. Agnes O ce to the St. Athanasius Parish O ce. Following the move, I met with the St. Athanasius Building Commi ee to discuss ways in which to make the o ce more accessible because the walkway is a steep climb and there are several steps going into the building. The ideas included an elevator, a chair li , a driveway and parking spaces near the front door with a ramp to the door, using the PAC or buying a portable Classroom. We soon discovered that most of these ideas were cost prohibi ve and any possible changes would involve the town Building Inspector who would nd the inside of the building totally out of Code.

A er a year of trying hard to make the St. Athanasius Parish O ce the center of our Reading Catholic Community, it has become apparent that access would con nue to hinder the pastoral ministry of the Collabora ve. Because of its loca on and its di cult accessibility, especially for the elderly, it is not a place where Parishioners just drop in to see one of the priests, talk with sta members, get a Mass Card, schedule a Memorial Mass or just to say hello……….

A er much prayer and re ec on, as well as several discussions with our Sta and Parish Council and speaking with pastors from other Collabora ves, it is with a hope lled heart that I inform you that I have decided to move the Collabora ve O ce to the St. Agnes Parish O ces. This decision enable us to be er serve one another and Christ. The sta of the collabora ve made the move this past week. I realize that it may be di cult for our St. Athanasius parishioners to accept. However, I rmly believe that the move to St. Agnes Parish O ces will truly provide be er access for all members of our Reading Catholic Community and it will allow all of us to more easily become the best version of ourselves. An added bonus to this move is that Fr. Erikson has moved from Bainbridge Road to the St. Athanasius Parish O ce which is once again, the rectory.

The Ini a ve for Pallia ve Care and Advanced Care Planning in collabora on with the Sanc ty of Life Ministry of the Reading Catholic Community invites you to view and discuss a video series from the Suppor ve Care Coali on, a na onal Catholic group that promotes pallia ve care. The video series covers

the Catholic Church’s approach to and teaching about pallia ve care and the issues facing the seriously ill and dying and their families. The online video presenta ons and discussions will be o ered on four separate Monday evenings and will begin at 7:30 PM with each session las ng an hour to an hour and a half. You will need to register for each evening separately. Sign up for all or just the topic(s) you are interested in. Registra on links are:

September 21 - The Chris an Roots of Hospice and Pallia ve Care and Living with and Caring for the Seriously Ill: Grounded in Bap sm h ps://a endee.gotowebinar.com/register/400309503310142734

September 28 - Living with and Caring for the Seriously Ill: Nourished by Eucharist h ps://a endee.gotowebinar.com/register/2435051428027216398

October 5 - Pallia ve Care: The Best Possible Care for the Seriously Ill and Advance Care Planning h ps://a endee.gotowebinar.com/register/3762181753962247950

October 19 - The Spiritual Journey of Caregiving h ps://a endee.gotowebinar.com/register/873416162608814606

For more informa on contact Ken Charest at [email protected] or 781-572-5535.

News From the Sanctity of Life Ministry: A Catholic Approach to Palliative Care

R C C S 13, 2020

SS A C Saturday: 4:00PM Sunday: 10:00AM Daily Mass: Tuesday 9:00AM Thursday 9:00AM

D E : Paula Colpi s, x223 email: PColpi [email protected]

D M : Chrissy Cerretani email: [email protected]

B M : Janine Castro, x210 email: [email protected]

A O M : Kerry Basford, x222 email: [email protected]

A A : Luann Barre o, x216 email: LBarre [email protected]

D P I : Janet Davidson-Dee email: [email protected]

P M : Steve Flannery, St. Athanasius email: [email protected] Thomas Jones, St. Agnes email: [email protected]

C : Jacqueline Steele, x217 email: [email protected]

P : Very Rev. Stephen B. Rock, x220 email: [email protected]

P V : Rev. Victor Vitug, x224 email: [email protected]

S P : Rev. Edward T. Malone, x211 email: [email protected]

P I R : Rev. Richard M. Erikson

D : Rev. Mr. Bill Reidy email: [email protected]

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

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Arrangements are made with a priest at least six months in advance.

R : Saturdays, 2:45PM - 3:45PM at St. Athanasius, crying room at back of church, in person

A S : Call the Parish O ce to request. Extraordinary Ministers are also available to bring the Eucharist to the homebound.

F : Are held in the church subject to physical distancing and mask wearing

B : Maximum of 4 babies at each service

B P M : Parents must a end a bap sm mee ng prior to the bap sm. Mee ngs are held on the 1st Friday of every month at 7:00PM, currently by ZOOM mee ng.

St. Agnes Bap sms: 1PM Service - 1st Sunday of the month

St. Athanasius Bap sms: 1PM Service - 3rd Sunday of the month

Call the Parish O ce to schedule bap sm or for further informa on

O ce Loca on: 300 Haverhill Street, Reading, MA | Hours: Tues & Thurs, 9:30AM-2:00PM ReadingCatholic.org | email: [email protected] | 781.944.0490 or 781.944.0330 Fax 781.944.1266

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S A C Sunday: 9:00AM

Sunday: 11:00AM (also live-streamed) Daily Mass: 9:00AM on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

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R C P C Fr. Steve Rock, Chris ne Ambrose, Chrissy Cerretani, Janet Davidson-Dee, Rosemarie DeLacy, James Dudley, Bob Finigan, Jane Fiore, Ed Fitzpatrick, Steve Goldner, Paul Lannon, Joanne Metzger, Jody Ro , Fred Santosuosso, Chris Scozzari, Lisa Tavole , James Taylor

S S . V P 781-258-8767 St. Vincent de Paul is known as the "Apostle of Charity" dedica ng his life to the service of the poor. Today, the Reading Catholic Community carries on his work: some of us contribute me, some talent and others treasure in the con den al support of our Reading neighbors. Please call us if we can help you.

H C Winchester Hospital Chaplain: Mary Beth Moran, 781.756.2295

B S Due by Monday 12Noon for print in the upcoming weekend’s bulle n. Email submissions to: bulle [email protected]

P R Welcome to our Parish. Please call the Parish O ce or register on our site at: h ps://readingcatholic.org/register-with-parish

R C I A (RCIA) For anyone interested in becoming Catholic and for Catholics who have not been con rmed, please call either St. Agnes or St. Athanasius Parish O ce.

A S (For Youth in Grades 3 and up) Currently suspended due to COVID-19 St. Agnes Contact: Michelle Goldner, 508-942-9788 email: [email protected] St. Athanasius Contact: Call the O ce 781-944-0330

G I Please see a Priest or Deacon before Mass.

M S L I , M C Call the Parish O ce to schedule

P C (S . A ) Call the Parish O ce to add or renew a name of your loved ones or submint online at: h ps://readingcatholic.org/prayer-request

P T R (S . A ) Contact the o ce, place note in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Prayer basket or submit online at: h ps://readingcatholic.org/prayer-request Copies of the Prayer Tree are at the church exits.

E A O Friday 9:30am-12Noon at St. Agnes Church

RR C E SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

7:00 AM 2:45-3:45 PM 4:00 PM

Men’s Group ZOOM mee ng Reconcilia on at St. Athanasius crying room (in the back right of the church), in person Mass at St Athanasius, in person

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 - 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 7:00 PM

Mass at St. Agnes, in person Mass at St. Athanasius, in person Mass at St. Agnes, in person & live-streamed Sanc ty of Life Ministry Mtg - Loca on TBD

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

7:00 PM Alicia’s Angels - Mee ngs via ZOOM

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

9:30AM-2PM 7:00 PM

Parish O ce Hours Tuesday Evening Rosary - St. Agnes Church

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

7:00 PM ZOOM Mtg - Parent Informa on on Con rma on Mass

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

9:30AM-2PM Parish O ce Walk-In Hours

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

9:30AM-Noon Eucharis c Adora on at St Agnes Upper Church following Mass, in person

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

7:00 AM 9:30 AM 2:45-3:45 AM 4:00 PM

Men’s Group ZOOM mee ng St. Vincent de Paul - St. Agnes Parking Lot Reconcilia on at St. Athanasius crying room (in the back right of the church), in person Mass at St Athanasius, in person

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 - 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM

Mass at St Agnes, in person Mass at St Athanasius, in person Mass at St Agnes, in person and live-streamed

P F ’ U Please note that there are no gatherings in the St. Agnes Parish Center or the St. Athanasius PAC at this present me due to COVID-19 health/safety precau ons.

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The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents serves the spiritual needs of parents whose children of any age have died by any cause. As Jesus joined his distraught disciples on the road to Emmaus, we ask him to join each of us in this ministry as we struggle through this horrendous journey of grief every day. In the Franciscan tradi on of “All Are Welcome,” please join us.

The Emmaus Ministry responded to our "new normal" in April by o ering a series of Mid-Week Gatherings on Zoom, with a Spiritual Re ec on and the opportunity for ques ons. This format was highly successful and deeply appreciated by the over 200 parents who a ended. We encountered a number of newly-bereaved parents from all over the country who expressed their deep gra tude for the program because it provided them with some hope, par cularly during these di cult mes.

In addi on, we con nue to o er Half-Hour Emmaus Ministry Remote Retreats via email each Saturday morning, with parents par cipa ng together in solidarity--or whenever convenient at their own pace. Again, the response from parents has been heartwarming. Many parents, some of whom have never even been to a physical Emmaus Ministry retreat, tell us that the Saturday morning retreats are the highlight of their week.

We con nue to o er Emmaus Virtual Retreats un l we can be together physically again.

Live Virtual 4-Hour Retreat Informa on: h ps://www.emfgp.org/fall-2020-virtual-4-hour-emmaus-ministry-retreats/

Half-Hour Remote Retreat and Re ec on: Please join us every Saturday morning at 9:30am EDT. Together we will pray for each other, our children, and the world. If you are unable to join us at that

me, you can certainly pray the retreat at your convenience. If you are not already on our distribu on list, please send your email address to [email protected] so you can receive the Remote Retreat Guide each week. h ps://www.emfgp.org/events/categories/remote-retreats/

Sheila, our h grade teacher’s 8-year old daughter, wanted a puppy and she was begging at every opportunity and promising to take care of it. Knowing full well it would end up being her responsibility, the teacher made arrangements with her brother to dog-sit for a week while he was on vaca on. The rst few days went pre y well, but by the fourth day ‘doggy fa gue’ was se ng in. It seems that the young dog enthusiast failed to account for mul ple daily walks, feedings, bathing, play me and ‘cleaning up’. At the end of the week, Sheila informed her mom that she had changed her mind and would prefer a gold sh instead.

Faith is a commitment to a way of life, not just a set of intellectual beliefs. More than just accep ng the idea that Jesus is the Savior, faith means that we con nue to forgive so that we live by God’s standards, even when it is demanding, inconvenient or di cult. Forgiveness and reconcilia on are the basis of the Chris an life and if we compromise them, we compromise our life, both temporal and eternal.

We live our faith when we follow the teaching and example of Jesus, when we reach out to those who have hurt us and o er forgiveness over and over and over. We have the Church, the sacraments and the example of the saints—all of which are part of our community of faith that strengthens and supports our bap smal commitment to follow the Lord. There can be no ‘faith fa gue’. Our God sets the example; our faith is renewed and strengthened when we put it into prac ce.

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SS . A P Parking at St. Agnes is limited. We would like to remind people that when parking in the St. Agnes front-to-back parking spaces - PLEASE - drive forward so that we can fully u lize all available parking spaces. In addi on to parking on Church property, St. Agnes has 19 dedicated parking spaces located next door at the Schoolhouse Common Apartments, 172 Woburn St. Church parking is iden ed as the brick-layed spaces at the very back end of the lot, and the asphalt paved spaces marked with a “C”.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Mass a endance will be rst come, rst served, un l capacity is reached, or once Mass has begun.

The doors of the church will open 15 minutes prior to the Mass. We recommend you arrive no more than 20 to 25 minutes ahead of Mass.

Please follow the direc ons of the A endants in all protocols for Mass a endance: while wai ng to enter the church, in being seated, during Holy Communion, when exi ng the church, and while leaving the church.

There are no “common areas”. You are expected to remain in your pew and move out of the pew as directed for Communion and departure from the church (bathrooms are available if needed.)

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

Wash and sani ze your hands.

Wear a face mask, from the me you leave your vehicle, un l you return to your vehicle.

Bring your own hand sani zer for use before receiving Holy Communion.

MASS ARRIVAL & PARTICIPATION PROCEDURES

Entry to the church is through the Handicap doors.

Each household will be directed by the A endant to enter the building. Please do not enter or leave through any other doors unless it is an emergency.

The church is lled from front to back. You will be seated in every other/every third pew and social distanced in the pew itself.

There is no Holy Water in the fonts.

Singing by the congrega on is not permi ed.

There is NO physical contact between households at the Sign of Peace, and NO hand holding during the Lord’s Prayer.

Baskets are not passed during the o ertory. Your weekly gi may be placed in the basket as you enter or exit the church. We strongly encourage online giving on our website www.readingcatholic.org. We appreciate how faithfully you are suppor ng our Church community.

HOLY COMMUNION PROCEDURES

A endants will direct you row by row, in single le down the center aisle.

Everyone will leave their pew and move forward to receive Holy Communion or a blessing.

Use personal hand sani zer before Communion.

Do not wear gloves during Holy Communion.

Holy Communion will be distributed in your hand only.

Wear you mask in line. A er you receive Holy Communion step to the side, adjust your mask to consume the Eucharist, and then re-mask as you proceed back to your pew.

MASS DEPARTURE PROCEDURES

A er the nal blessing, remain in your pew.

A endants will begin to direct parishioners from the pews to the exit.

You must exit at the end of Mass in order to allow the church to be sani zed for the next Mass.

Please do not congregate outside; head directly to your vehicle.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!

A M P We are thrilled to be celebra ng Mass together in person! Sea ng at both St. Agnes Church and St. Athanasius Church is in compliance with state and archdiocesan guidelines to accommodate social distancing protocols. As such, church capacity and sea ng for Masses are limited. Please observe the following protocols to help keep everyone healthy. Please visit h ps://readingcatholic.org/reopening for more details.

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strong support systems for all of us. In addition to

their daily pastoral responsibilities, they help establish

social service organizations, offer spiritual support for first

responders, operate parish food pantries, and recently, in

response to the pandemic, put their lives at risk to provide

comfort and peace to those suffering with COVID-19.

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Clergy Health and Retirement Trust (CHRT) is dedicated to

keeping our priests healthy.

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by giving to the special collection at Masses on

September 19/20. Every gift makes a difference and is

a symbol of gratitude for all our priests who don’t just

observe need in our communities; they seek it out so

they can respond.

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Archdiocese of Boston

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