St.

Anthony Shrine
& Ministry Center
100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110
Telephone: 617-542-6440 Prayer Request Line: 617-553-4100 The Good Word: 617-542-0502

VISIT US ONLINE AT: www.stanthonyshrine.org

St. Anthony Shrine

100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110

617-542-6440 www.stanthonyshrine.org

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February 21, 2016

Second Sunday of Lent

Greetings of Peace. What are some things that w e should be doing during Lent? Perhaps you already have a plan. If not, here
are some suggestions.
1. Find some quiet time. Think about your life with family, friends, and co-workers. Where is there meaning? Where d oes
has Christ regularly appeared to you during your interactions with people?

2. Who inspires you? Who have been the holy people in your life? Thank God for their presence. If these inspiring people
are still alive, make it a point to thank them.

3. What do you need to change about yourself? How can you become more holy? Pray about how that could happen. Be
optimistic about being able to make that change.

4. Examine your own prejudices and biases about people. Are there opportunities to learn from people who are different
from you? We are blest to be in a city with a diverse population.

5. Give thanks to God for the worship community at Arch Street. Because you are part of the community, many people are
praying for you.

6. If you are a first-time visitor to Arch Street, number 5 above still applies: you are part o f the community here. We arent
a canonical parish, so visitors to Boston are a large part of every group that gathers for prayer here. Because w ere near
train stations and hotels, visitors to Boston find us. You might feel like an outsider, but in some w ays youre in the
majority!

7. Who in your life needs more of your love? Is there someone you know who is friendless? Is there someone you know
who is persecuted or bullied? Is it possible for you to do some little thing for them?

8. Think about people who serve you: police, fire, and other emergency responders. A kind thank you for your service to
these people w hen you see them can really make their day.

Ultimately, the goal of Lent is to become more holy, loving, and more aware of the presence of God in our lives. Blessings upon
you as you continue this journey.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

Regular Schedule of Mass and

Confession Times at St. Anthony
Shrine
Mass Schedule

Saturday Mass: 12 PM
Saturday Vigil Masses: 4 PMn (4:15 PM 1st Fl. Church), 5:30 PMn
Sunday Masses: 6 AM, 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10 AMn, 11:15 AMn,
12:00 PMn (Spanish Mass-1st Fl. Church), 12:30 PMn, 4 PMn, 5:30 PMn
Weekday Masses: 6 AM, 7 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 5:15 PM
Additional Wednesday Mass: 10 AM
Please note: The 5:15 PM Mass on Wednesday is in Spanish.
Holy Day Mass Schedule:

Return to God with Your Whole Heart:

A Lenten Evening of Reflection
with Christina Leao

Lent is a time of repentance and renewal. We are

invited to reflect on the ways we have strayed from
God's desires for us and to return to God with our
whole heart. Join us for this hour of quiet reflection
and prayer as we prepare our hearts to receive the
sacred mystery of Christ's death and resurrection.

Day: Thursday, Feb. 25

Time: 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Location: 4th Floor Clare Room

Vigil: 4:15 PM, 5:15 PM Holy Day: 6 AM, 7 AM, 8 AM, 11:45 AM,
12:30 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:15 PM
St.
Anthony
10 AM
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Legal Holiday
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Schedule: 8 AM,Shrine

100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110

617-542-6440 www.stanthonyshrine.org

Confession Schedule

Weekday Confessions (Except Wednesday): 10 AM2 PM, 45:30 PM

Wednesday Confessions: 6:308 AM, 10 AM2 PM, 45:30 PM
Saturday Confessions: 10 AM4 PM
Sunday Confessions: 1:303 PM
Holy Day Confession Schedule: Follows schedule above.
Legal Holiday Confession Schedule: 8:3010 AM
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Traditional Stations of the Cross

Tuesdays & Fridays in 1st Floor Church at 1:05 pm

Lenten Reflection

Lenten reflection by Fr. Eric Carpine, OFM in the 1st Floor Church
during the 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Masses.

Lent 2016

Wednesday, February 10: Ash Wednesday

Ashes will be distributed in the 1st floor church from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Masses: 6 a.m., 7 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. in Spanish.
Confessions: 6:30 a.m. - 8 a.m., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Friday, February 12 (and Fridays: February 19, 26, March 4, 11 and 18)
Traditional Stations of the Cross with Br. John Aherne, OFM in the 1st Floor Church at 1:05 p.m.

Friday, February 12 (and Fridays: February 19, 26, March 4, 11 and 18)
Lenten reflection by Fr. Eric Carpine, OFM in the 1st Floor Church during the 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Masses.

Tuesday, February 16 (and Tuesdays: February 23, March 1, 8, 15 and 22)

Traditional Stations of the Cross with Br. Daniel Murray, OFM in the 1st Floor Church at 1:05 p.m.

Thursday, February 18
Lent in Drama and Literature. A Presentation by Fr. Jim Sabak, OFM for the 20s/30s Young Adult Group from 6:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Classroom.

Thursday, February 25
"Return to God With Your Whole Heart: A Lenten Evening of Reflection" with Christina Leao
Lent is a time of repentance and renewal. We are invited to reflect on the ways we have strayed from God's desires for us and
to return to God with our whole heart. Join us for this hour of quiet reflection and prayer as we prepare our hearts to
receive the sacred mystery of Christ's death and resurrection. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the 4th Floor Clare Room.

Saturday, February 27
Retiro Cuaresmal 2016 El tiempo de Cuaresma debera ser una oportunidad para reencontrarnos con Cristo en el camino de
nuestra vida; para poner nuestros ojos en El, permitirle que nos ilumine con su presencia y dejarnos encontrar por EL. Solo
tenemos cupos para 30 personas. Comuniquense con el Hermano Mario Gomez, OFM al telefono (617) 542-6440 anexos: 107,
217 o al (240) 393-0933 Los esperamos!

Tuesday, March 1 (and Tuesdays: March 8, 15 and 22)

Joy of Life Through the Christian Spiritual Journey, a 4-part series presentation by Dr. Bill Sawyer. Participants will learn how
to enjoy each moment of life by allowing God to change their minds about their lives. This includes coming into the present
moment with Jesus and accepting His creation just as it is right now, while taking loving action to make it a better place. From
12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Classroom. Come to all four presentations or stop in for one as you are able.

Saturday, March 12
Communal Penance Service at 12:30 p.m. in the 1st Floor Church.

Tuesday, March 15
Communal Penance Service at 1:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor Church.

Wednesday, March 23
Tenebrae: A Musical Meditation with the Arch Street Band
A contemporary take on a traditional Holy Week ritual, featuring music from the Arch Street Band from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in
the 2nd Floor Church.

St. Anthony Shrine

Phone: 617-542-6440
Web: www.stanthonyshrine.org
Address: 100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110

St. Anthony Shrine & Ministry Center

REGULAR EVENTS

Monday
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (closed) 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday
Seniors Craft Group 10:30 a.m.
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon

Wednesday
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.) 11:45 a.m.
Womens Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m.
Grupo Hispano de Oracion 4:00 p.m.
Mass in Spanish 5:15 p.m.
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.) 5:45 p.m.

Thursday
S.L.A.A Meeting Noon
Rosary Prayer Group 12:30 p.m.
Mens Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thurs.*) 5:00 p.m.

Mass and Confession schedules can be found online at

www.stanthonyshrine.org and on cards in the first floor lobby.

Are you feeling the call to be a Eucharistic Minister?

Do you feel called by the Spirit to proclaim the Word of God?

Here at St. Anthony Shrine, after Easter, w e expect to begin training new lay
ministers as Lectors or Eucharistic Ministers. In particular, we have a need
for Eucharistic Ministers at the following Masses: Monday 5:15PM,

Saturday 4PM, and Sunday at 6, 7:30 and 9 AM and 5:30PM. Especially if
you could serve at those times, wed love to hear from you.
Send an email to: Fred Brown at fbrown@stanthonyshrine.org

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Register to receive an electronic copy of the Shrines weekly

bulletin, sent straight to your email.
Simply go to our website at: www.stanthonyshrine.org and click on
the button on our home page.

*Please note: I n December the Mens Spirituality will meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays.

A.A Big Book Meeting 5:45 p.m.

Saturday
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30 a.m.
Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.) Noon
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.
Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.

Sunday
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m.
20s/30s Young Adults Bible Study (2nd & 4th Sun.) 11:00 a.m.
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m.
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Second Collection February 27 & 28

2nd collection on February 2 7 & 28 will go to support
the Shrines Building Maintenance & E quipment.
Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy

Corsages and Cummerbunds: Saturday, February 27, 8 p.m. to 11:30

p.m. in the Westin Copley Place Hotel.

Third Sunday Social: Sunday, February 21st, 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
in the 2nd Floor Classroom. Everyone in their 20s / 30s is welcome.

Learn To Use A Computer

Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy is now accepting applications

for admission for the 2016-17 school year! SPIICA is an
elementary school with four locations in Dorchester and M attapan,
and here your child will enjoy a very challenging academic
program in an environment that provides a level of personal
attention that ensures the cultivation of her/his special gifts. Our
school is open to children from age 2 years 9 months to 14 (grade
8). For more information, please contact us at 617-420-1300.

Columbia Road Campus | 790 Columbia Rd., Dorchester
Lower Mills Campus | 2214 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester
Mattapan Campus | 120 Babson St., Mattapan
Neponset Campus | 239 Neponset Ave., Dorchester

Start the new year right with this 7-week course offered by Br. Tony LoGalbo, OFM.

SENIORS PROGRAM
February Calendar

Register at the Front Desk or via email: tlogalbo@stanthonyshrine.org

Register at the Front Desk or via email at: tlogalbo@stanthonyshrine.org

Wednesdays
10:00 am Mass
10:30 am Light exercise/stretching
11:00 am Activity or Presentation
12:00 Noon Lunch

Feb 24th Presentation: Pope Francis & the Year of

Mercy by Br. John Aherne, OFM

5 Week Computer Class at St. Anthony Shrine Computer Lab

Dates: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2
Class Time: 2 p.m. 3 p.m.
Open Lab Time: 3 p.m. 4 p.m.
* Class size is limited and registration is required.
Please call 617-542-6440 to sign up.

A New Year with God

7 Weeks to a More Fulfilling Spiritual Life

Tuesdays beginning January 12th (through February 23rd )

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Classroom

Emmaus Ministry

Upcoming One-hour Brown Bag Retreats at St. Anthony Shrine

Time: 1 2:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 23: How did I go on after this tragedy?

Monday, March 14: Where is my child?

For more information: w ww.emfgp.org