St .

Anthony Shrine
A prophetic, Franciscan, Catholic community welcoming all people through prayer and outreach.
We extend a special welcome to everyone visiting the Shrine for the first time.

Saturday, February 25 Friday, March 3, 2017

100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110

Telephone: 617-542-6440 Prayer Request Line: 617-553-4100 The Good Word: 617-542-0502

www.stanthonyshrine.org
February 26, 2017
Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Greetings of peace,

On Wednesday we begin the penitential season of Lent, a wonderful opportunity to grow in

our holiness. Our Church on Arch Street has a 70-year tradition of welcoming people to
receive ashes on Ash Wednesday. Many people are perhaps most receptive to an invitation
to attend church on three days of the year: Christmas, Easter, and Ash Wednesday. Who
do you know who might accept a personal invitation from you to attend St. Anthony Shrine
on Ash Wednesday? Perhaps you know someone who might benefit from one of our
programs? Ash Wednesday is a great time to give people their introduction to this place.

As we consider the different opportunities we have to deepen our life of faith during Lent, I
would encourage you to be bold in your risk-taking. There is no Church penalty for taking
big spiritual risks and failing. There is, though, the possibility that we all might get to the end
of our lives and regret not having loved or forgiven enough. Sometimes important
opportunities to show that we care are more fleeting than they seem at first. Both Jesus and
St. Francis acted decisively, taking huge risks during their lifetimes. We should be as bold.

May you have a blessed Lent,

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

Ash Wednesday Schedule

March 1st
Ashes will be distributed in the 1st floor church from 7am to 6:30pm.
Masses: 6am, 7am, 10am*,
11:45am*, 12:30pm*, 4:30pm,
5:15pm (Bilingual), and 6pm.
*Music by The Arch Street Band.
Confessions: 6:30am - 8am,
10am - 2pm, and 4pm - 5:30pm
 The friars at St. Anthony Shrine would like to stay in communication with you!
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After this sheet is completed, please turn it in to the booth in the main lobby of the Shrine. Alternatively, you can mail it to
Fr. Tom Conway, OFM at St. Anthony Shrine, 100 Arch St., Boston MA 02110, or scan it and email to
tconway@stanthonyshrine.org. Thank you.

Red Cross Blood Drive SENIORS PROGRAM

at St. Anthony Shrine Wednesdays
10:00 am Mass
Monday, March 6th 9 AM - 2 PM 10:30 am Light exercise/stretching
Shrine Auditorium 11:00 am Activity or Presentation
12:00 Noon Lunch

March Calendar
1st: Beginning Lent
CALL 1-800-RED-CROSS
with Br. Tony LoGalbo, OFM
Call for an appointment or just show up! 8th: Team Trivia
Remember to bring photo ID. Have breakfast or 15th: Irish Soda Bread
lunch before donating and drink water or fluids 22nd: The Story of Mario Bergoglio
frequently before and after donating. with Br. Daniel Murray, OFM
Plan to stay 1 hour + 15 minutes. 29th: Trip to Foxwoods
 Wednesday, March 29th
Trip to Foxwoods Casino!
$20 per person includes Casino
Package of $10 meal voucher and
$10 for slot play
Did you know that you can make your weekly Limited seats available.
offertory to the Shrine online whether you come to Get your registration in early!!
the Shrine for Mass or not? By setting up a secure
online account through ParishPay, you now have
this capability. ParishPay is a great way to make
your weekly offertory to the Shrine even when you
are away from home. By creating this account you For more information please
can sign in at any point in time and edit the amount see the flyers in the lobby.
given and or what weeks you would like to give. Questions, contact Fr. Barry Langley, OFM
Please visit https://www.parishpay.com to sign up! at (617) 778-1329.

Wednesdays, March 8 th , 15 th , 22 nd , 29 th , & April 5 th

12:15pm 1:00pm in the 2nd Floor Classroom

Each week we will pray a different set of reflections on the Stations of the Cross then we will discuss
how they touch us and may help us in preparation for Holy Week.
There is no charge to attendees. If you are interested in participating, please contact Bill Casey at
b13909@comcast.net or (703) 568-3438 to register.
Michael Mack presents his one-man play for four shows during Lent (3/10, 3/12, 3/19, 3/25) - a true story
of trespass, grace, and the odyssey of healing that led him back to the Catholic Church.
FREE: open to the public.
Call the Shrine at 617-542-6440, or visit www.michaelmacklive.com.
 Regular Schedule of REGULAR EVENTS
Monday
Mass and Confession Times Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed)
12:15 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
at St. Anthony Shrine Tuesday
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon
Mass Schedule Wednesday
Saturday Mass: 12 PM Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses
Saturday Vigil Masses: 4 PMn (4:15 PM 1st Fl. Church), 5:30 PMn Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.) See web
Sunday Masses: 6 AM, 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10 AMn, 11:15 AMn, SA Meeting (Open Meeting), Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
12:00 PMn (Spanish Mass-1st Fl. Church), 12:30 PMn, 4 PMn, 5:30 PMn Seniors Program 10:30 a.m.
Weekday Masses: 6 AM, 7 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 5:15 PM Womens Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m.
Additional Wednesday Mass: 10 AM Grupo Hispano de Oracion 4:00 p.m.
Please note: The 5:15 PM Mass on Wednesday is in Spanish. Mass in Spanish 5:15 p.m.
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.) 5:30 p.m.
Holy Day Mass Schedule: A.A. Discussion Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
Vigil: 4:15 PM,St.
5:15Anthony
PM Holy Day: 6Shrine
AM, 7 AM, 8 AM, 11:45 AM, Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.) 5:45 p.m.
12:30Street,
100 Arch PM, 4:15 PM,MA
Boston, 5:15 02110
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Legal Holiday Mass Schedule: 8 AM, 10 AM (nMusic Masses) Thursday
617-542-6440 www.stanthonyshrine.org S.L.A.A Meeting Noon
Rosary Prayer Group 12:30p.m.
Confession Schedule Mens Cursillo Reunion Group (1st and 3rd Thursday) 1:00 p.m.
Weekday Confessions (Except Wednesday): 10 AM2 PM, 45:30 PM Mens Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday) 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Confessions: 6:308 AM, 10 AM2 PM, 45:30 PM Lectura y reflexin del evangelio 5:30 p.m.
Saturday Confessions: 10 AM4 PM A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
Sunday Confessions: 1:303 PM Friday
Holy Day Confession Schedule: Follows schedule above. SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
Legal Holiday Confession Schedule: 8:3010 AM Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
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Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30 a.m.
Second Collection February 25 & 26 th th Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.) Noon
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.
2nd collection on February 25th and 26th will go to support Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.
The Mychal Judge Recovering Program Sunday
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m.
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55 p.m.
YOUNG ADULTS Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m.
This Sunday! 2/26 from 11am 12:30pm: Bible Study at
Uno Due Go, next door to the Shrine. No bible or Bible
Study experience required.
Saturday, 3/11 from 10am 3pm: One Day Lenten
Retreat: Living out Lent.
Saturday, 3/18 at 1pm: St. Patricks Day inspired community The Emmaus Ministry
meal at the Asgard Irish Pub in Cambridge. Please RSVP Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents Whose Children
to sas20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org to reserve your spot. of Any Age Have Died By Any Cause No Matter How Long Ago
Wednesday, 2/22 at 6pm: Taize Prayer with members of One-Hour Retreat 1st Sunday of the Month
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The Arch Street Band in the 2 Floor classroom. Shrine Auditorium Classroom after the 10 a.m. Mass.
Sunday, 3/26 from 12pm 1:30pm (new time): Brunch n One-Day Spiritual Lenten Retreat on March 11, 2017
Bible Study at Uno Due Go, next door to the Shrine. No St. Anthony Shrine Friary
Bible or Bible Study experience needed. Register by March 1 at www.emfgp.org to ensure your space!

Save the Dates!
Thursday, 4/27: Skype with Fr. Dan Horan about his latest book,
God is Not Fair and Other Reasons for Gratitude
Sunday, 5/7: Join our team for the Walk for Hunger!
For more information, please email:
sas20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org
One-Hour Brown Bag Lunch Retreat on March 15, 2017
Death is Only the First Day of the Week.
A Much-Needed, Comforting Message for Grieving Parents
12:00pm 1:00pm
St. Anthony Shrine Second Floor Classroom
Go to www.emfgp.org Or call Diane, Pauls Mother, at 617-542-8057.

100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110

Telephone: 617-542-6440 Prayer Request Line: 617-553-4100 The Good Word: 617-542-0502
www.stanthonyshrine.org