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, September 23 Friday, September 29, 2017

Telephone: 617-542-6440 Prayer Request Line: 617-553-4100 The Good Word: 617-542-0502
September 24, 2017
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Greetings of peace.

We friars are grateful for the continued assistance we are getting from various news outlets.

First, we thank the Boston Herald. The Herald is our exclusive media sponsor for our October 12 gala.
Be sure to catch the special series of Herald articles about the Shrine, which will run the week of Oct 9.
The series is both in print and online with a video component. We'll put all of the videos on our web and
social media. Ads for the Shrine began running this past week online and in print. Finally, the Herald is
producing the video to be shown at the event itself. Many thanks to the good folks at the Boston Herald
for this amazing show of support!

We also thank the Boston Globe for their article about the relics of St. Anthony which are coming to the
Shrine for one day only: Tuesday, October 10. The article, "Saint Anthony, Saint Anthony, please come
around..." by staff writer Cristela Guerra, ran in last Sundays Globe.

Our Boston Health Care for the Homeless Programs women-only clinic, started at the Shrine about 18
months ago, has proven to be a huge success. Think a bit about women among the homeless population.
They are often physically abused and even sexually assaulted. These women are comfortable coming into
the Shrine to visit the medical clinic. Our thanks to Mary Ann Ponti, Director of Outreach and Nurse
Andrea Caputo, who have worked hard to build relationships and trust with this highly vulnerable
population. Up until now this has been a Thursday morning clinic, but we are now looking at opening up
the clinic on an additional morning of the week in order to serve more women. Thank you, Andrea and
Mary Ann. We are so happy to be able to provide this service here at the Shrine.

The date for our annual gala is approaching quickly. The Thursday, October 12th event is the most
important fundraising event of the year for the Shrine. We are very grateful for all of you who have
purchased sponsorships or individual. Event sponsorship and individual seats are still on sale. Thank you
for your generosity.

The Gospel this weekend reminds us that the last shall be first and the first shall be last. Jesus stirs our
religious imagination. Gods ways are not our ways. Avoid both presumption and despair. Try to
imagine what it would be like to walk in the shoes of another person. All of these kinds of messages push
us toward more compassion, more gentleness toward each other. And that, in turn, draws us closer
toward holiness and a greater sharing of life with Jesus.

May God bless you and your family in the coming week.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director
The friars at St. Anthony Shrine would like to stay in communication with you. There are a number of ways to make
that happen. One option is to be on selective Shrine mailing lists, according to your choosing. You may already be on
some of our mailing lists. If you would like to be added to any of the lists below, please provide your contact
information. You may remove yourself from any or all of our mailing lists at any time. It is our policy that we never sell
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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.
 Second Collection On Monday, October 9th, the online donation tool ParishPay will
September 23 & 24 become WeShare. This is an easy way to set up recurring donations.
The 2nd collection on
Please see below for more information about the transition to WeShare.
September 23rd and 24th will go
to support our
Spiritual Companionship Ministry.

There are a number of dates available

for Mass intentions in the months of
October, November & December.
Please stop by the kiosk in the lobby
and pick out a date.
The stipend is $10.

Lazarus Ministry Funeral Mass

for
Mr. Rafael Hernandez
Wednesday, September 27 at 10am
All are welcome to attend.

Friendly Reminder:
Dont forget to feed the parking meter!
If your car is parked in a metered space or
you have parked illegally for the purpose of
weekend worship or during any other time
when you are here at the Shrine, please note
that we are unable to help you if you get a
ticket.

Grief Ministry Support Group

The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents
Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents
Whose Children of Any Age Have Died By Any Cause
No Matter How Long Ago
Weekend Spiritual Retreat
November 3-5, 2017
Miramar Retreat Center, Duxbury, MA
Register by October 25 at www.emfgp.org
to ensure your space!
Or call Diane, Pauls Mother, at 617-542-8057
MINISTERIO EMAUS PARA
PADRES EN DUELO
en St. Anthony Shrine de Boston
Un retiro espiritual de un da para
padres que han sufrido la muerte de un
hijo de cualquier edad, por cualquier
causa, sin importar hace cunto tiempo
RETIRO ESPIRITUAL DE UN DA EN
ESPANOL
28 de octubre de 2017 de 9:30 am a 7:30 pm
Para ms informacin, contacte a Oscar
Zapata llamando al
857-206-7244
WINTER SESSION 2017
Few events can affect ones life as powerfully as the death of a loved one. Yet so many
people are uneasy speaking about death and dealing with the emotions that accompany it.
For it is often at the time of death that people find themselves most vulnerable because of
the degree of pain and despair they are really experiencing.
St. Anthony Shrine offers a six consecutive week support group to those who are actively
grieving. We offer a place of a supportive environment, free of judgment and pressure. At
the conclusion of the program, a Mass of Remembrance is offered to celebrate the lives of
those we have loved in this lifetime. The components of our Grief Program consist of:
prayer, faith sharing, acknowledgement of loss; the naming of emotions associated with
devastating loss; mutual support from each member of the grief group and establishment
of follow-up and the Director of Grief Ministries.
Pre-registration is absolutely necessary no later than Thursday, October 26, 2017. It
is imperative that participants complete all 6 sessions in order to maximize the
purpose of the group.
Dates of group meetings: Tuesdays October 31, November 7, November 14, November
21, November 28 and December 5, 2017. For further information please contact
Fr. Joe Quinn, OFM at jquinn@stanthonyshrine.org or call: 617-542-6440 extension 239.
The Emmaus Ministry
Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents Whose Children Of Any Age Have Died By Any Cause
One-Hour Retreat
First Sunday of the Month after the 10am Mass, in the Shrine Auditorium Classroom
See www.emfgp.org for One-Day and Weekend Spiritual Retreat Schedules
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:
St. PM
Vigil: 4:15 PM, 5:15 Anthony Shrine
Holy Day: 6 AM, 7 AM, 8 AM, 11:45 AM,
100 Arch Street, Boston, MAPM
12:30 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:15 02110
Legal Holiday Mass Schedule: 8 AM, 10 AM (nMusic Masses)
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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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
YOUNG ADULTS
THIS Monday, September 25, 2017, 6-7 PM in the second floor
classroom: Rosary Group. Please join us as we say the rosary as a young
adult community. A rosary and rosary guide will be available for you. No
experience necessary - we will do a tutorial at the beginning of the
meeting.
Saturday, October 7th Apple picking with the Paulist Center and St.
Cecilias at the Nashoba Valley Winery. We will be apple-picking,
picnicking and having a Mass at the winery. Need a ride or can provide a
ride? Let us know at SAS20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org
Sunday, October 15th at 1:45 PM - Volunteer at Cambridge
Rehabilitation Center (8 Dana St, Cambridge). We are scheduled to help
set up Mass for the seniors and then, socialize with the seniors after
Mass. Please rsvp at SAS20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org
Sunday, October 22nd, 4:30-6:30 PM: Halloween Pumpkin Festival on
the Boston Common. This spooktacular free event will feature music,
refreshments and floating pumpkin luminaries in the Frog Pond. Feel free
to bring a hollowed out 8 inch or smaller pumpkin so that it may be lit and
placed in the Frog Pond.
Saturday, October 28, 12-1:30 PM Lunch n Bible Study at Uno Due Go
(next door to the Shrine) We will discuss the 10/29 Gospel and enjoy a
BYO lunch. No Bible or Bible Study experience necessary!

REGULAR EVENTS
Monday SENIORS PROGRAM - SEPTEMBER
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed)
12:15 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
Wednesdays
Tuesday
10:00 am Mass
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon 10:30 am Light exercise/stretching
Wednesday
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses
11:00 am Activity or Presentation
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.)
SA Meeting (Open Meeting), Auditorium Foyer
See web
7:00 a.m.
12:00 Noon Lunch
Seniors Program 10:30 a.m.
Womens Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m. SEPT 27: Presentation by Patti DAngelo,
Grupo Hispano de Oracion 4:00 p.m.
Mass in Spanish 5:15 p.m. Certified Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.) 5:30 p.m.
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.) 5:45 p.m. The New Beginnings Ministry at St. Anthony Shrine and Voice
Thursday of the Faithful invite you to participate in a Healing Circle
S.L.A.A Meeting
Rosary Prayer Group
Noon
12:30p.m. Saturday, October 21st 9:00am 4:00pm
Mens Cursillo Reunion Group (1st and 3rd Thursday) 1:00 p.m.
Mens Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday) 5:00 p.m. If you are interested in participating, please contact Bill Casey
Lectura y reflexin del evangelio 5:30 p.m. at b13909@comcast.net or (703) 568-3438.
A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
Registration required.
Friday
SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m. Voice of the Faithful is invested in a practice of Restorative Justice that
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m. relies on story-telling and story-listening to foster healing for those who
Saturday suffer from serious harm.
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30 a.m.
Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.) Noon This model of Restorative Justice is called a Healing Circle, and can
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m. open a pathway towards healing for those harmed in any way by the
Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m. Catholic clergy sexual abuse scandal.
Rosary Prayer Group 3:30p.m.
Victims/survivors of physical abuse and their parents, spouses, children
Sunday
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m.
and siblings; Catholics who are struggling to remain in the Church;
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m. Catholics who could no longer remain in the Church; faithful clergy; and
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55 p.m. Church workers who experienced retaliation for speaking up are a few
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m. examples of those harmed.

100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110

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