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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, December 23 – Friday, December 29, 2017

Telephone: 617-542-6440
Prayer Request Line: 617-553-4100
The Good Word: 617-542-0502
Text-to-Give text “DONATE” to: 617-712-2233
Sunday, December 24, 2017
The Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas

Circumstances here in Boston and the Church calendar have come together to create quite an odd juxtaposition of
emotions for us. The death of Cardinal Law recalls for us a time of great sadness, hurt and anger for the faithful in
Boston. To the degree that the Church hasn’t dealt with these issues well, those feelings will continue to linger. All
of us in the Church need to help victims of abuse whenever and wherever we can.

In 2014, the Shrine established the New Beginnings Ministry as an option for hope and recovery for people who have
been sexually abused. We realize that the recent news of Cardinal Bernard Law’s death could open old wounds or
create new ones. We invite people who have been victimized by any sexual abuse to explore the New Beginnings
Ministry. The New Beginnings Ministry is a group of men and women of all ages and backgrounds who have formed
a supportive community to pursue healing and recovery. If you are interested in finding our more about this group,
please contact Mr. David Nolan at newbeginnings@stanthonyshrine.org or

Mr. David Nolan


Group Facilitator for New Beginnings
St. Anthony Shrine
100 Arch St.
Boston MA 02110

Sometimes people who have experienced abuse can benefit from spiritual direction, counseling, or addiction recovery
programs. The Shrine has those programs as well. The fact is that, with enough love and concern and prayers, people
who have experienced abuse can heal and be made whole again. It is possible that the Shrine will have new
opportunities to help people who have suffered abuse. We are open to those conversations.

Against that backdrop, the Church calendar calls us to celebrate the fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas. These
celebrations call us in a dramatically different direction. Through these celebrations, we are called toward hope, love,
mystery, wonder, a baby, and the remarkable religious fact of God becoming human out of love for humanity.

I might suggest that this Christmas in Boston is a unique time and place to ponder such profoundly Catholic themes
as death-to-resurrection, last-shall-be-first, and protection-of the-vulnerable. May you and your family and friends
experience the wonder, mystery and joy of this holy season. Please know of the prayers and best wishes of the
Shrine’s friars. Merry Christmas!

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM


Executive Director

We are the Fr. Mychal Judge Recovery Center, a substance abuse


counseling and retreat program here at St. Anthony Shrine in Boston, MA.
If you or a loved one is interested, please contact
Anthony Andreottola at 617-542-6400 Ext. 183.

The Emmaus Ministry


Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents
Whose Children Of Any Age Have Died By Any Cause
No Matter How Long Ago
One-Hour Retreat 1st Sunday of the Month
Shrine Auditorium Classroom after the 10 a.m. Mass.
Go to www.emfgp.org
Or call Diane, Paul’s Mother, at 617-542-8057.
Year-End Gifts
As the end of the year approaches, we invite you to consider making a tax-deductible gift to the Shrine. There are a number of
ways to make this gift.
1. Cash/check - may be given in person or via the U.S mail. Please note that the gift must be postmarked by December 31 to be
counted for a 2017 tax deduction.
2. Credit card – Make a gift on line – www.stanthonyshrine.org with a credit card. Or, you may call the Development Office (857-
206-7243) and give your credit card over the telephone. Our electronic giving kiosks in the lobby, and at the information booth are
two other options for credit card gifts.
3. IRA Charitable Rollover – If you or someone you know is 70 ½ or older and has a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA),
you can use your required minimum distribution to support the Shrine through a Charitable Rollover gift. Contact the administrator
of your plan and ask that your distribution be a charitable rollover to the Shrine.
4. Matching Gifts – A corporate matching gift is a tremendous way to increase your personal gift to the Shrine. We encourage you to
take advantage of your employer’s matching gift program.
Thank you for all you do to help us live out the Gospel in Boston. Please continue to pray for all those whom we serve with love
and compassion. If you have questions about making a gift, please contact Maryanne Rooney-Hegan at (617) 542-6440 ext. 115.

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Third Prize $3,000
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Fourth Prize $2,000
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Fifth Prize JetBlue tickets
John F. Connerton, Sr., Waltham MA
Congratulations to the winners.
We extend a big thank you to all of you
who support the Shrine by buying
tickets to these raffles!

Mass Schedule for New


Years, January 1st 2018
Sunday, December 31st
is a regular schedule.
The 4pm & 5:30pm Masses will
celebrate the Mass
of that day:
Feast of the Holy Family.

Monday, January, 1st


is the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, the Mother of God.
This is not a Holy Day of Obligation.
There are only two Masses on
Jan 1st, 8am & 10am.
Merry!
Christmas!
St. Anthony Shrine is grateful for our many partners:

Boston Health Care for the Homeless

Boston Business Improvement District

Boston Herald

Boston Police Department

City of Boston

Cummings Foundation

Dolan Funeral Home

Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents

EM Duggan

Greater Boston Food Bank

Grant Communications Consulting Group

Harvard University

The HYM Investment Group

New England Center for Homeless Veterans

Paul Revere Transportation, LLC

Petali flowers

Piantedosi Bakery

Pine Street Inn

Pipefitters Local 537

Roche Brothers

Saintly Solutions

Secular Franciscan Fraternity

Soles for Souls

St. Francis House

Sysco

TeamLogic IT

US Foods

Women's Lunch Place


Regular Schedule of Mass and Confession Times at
St. Anthony Shrine UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
Mass Schedule YOUNG ADULTS
Saturday Mass: 12 PM Saturday, January 6th, from1-4 in the 2nd floor classroom. In honor of Martin
Saturday Vigil Masses: 4 PMn (4:15 PM 1st Fl. Church), 5:30 PMn Luther King, we will be watching the movie, “Selma” and then, having a group
Sunday Masses: 6 AM, 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10 AMn, 11:15 AMn, discussion about equality and social justice. This movie and discussion is
12:00 PMn (Spanish Mass-1st Fl. Church), 12:30 PMn, 4 PMn, 5:30 PMn sponsored by the 20s/30s Group but open to all.
Weekday Masses: 6 AM, 7 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 5:15 PM Sunday, January 21st, We will have a coffee and donut social after the 11:15am
Additional Wednesday Mass: 10 AM Mass in the second floor classroom. If you cannot come to the 11:15 Mass, the
Please note: The 5:15 PM Mass on Wednesday is in Spanish. social will begin at noon on this day.
Holy Day Mass Schedule: Wednesday, January 24th from 6:15-7 PM in the 2nd floor classroom Rosary
St. PM
Vigil: 4:15 PM, 5:15 Anthony Shrine
Holy Day: 6 AM, 7 AM, 8 AM, 11:45 AM, 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
100 Arch Street, Boston, MAPM
12:30 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:15 02110
Legal Holiday Mass Schedule: 8 AM, 10 AM (nMusic Masses) will do a tutorial at the beginning of the meeting.
617-542-6440 www.stanthonyshrine.org Sunday, January 28th at 1:45 PM Volunteer at the Cambridge Rehabilitation
and Nursing Center (8 Dana Street, Central Sq. T Stop in Cambridge). We are
Confession Schedule
scheduled to help set up Mass for the seniors and then socialize with the seniors
Weekday Confessions (Except Wednesday): 10 AM–2 PM, 4–5:30 PM after Mass. You must rsvp to participate.
Wednesday Confessions: 6:30–8 AM, 10 AM–2 PM, 4–5:30 PM Please rsvp for the above at: SAS20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org
Saturday Confessions: 10 AM–4 PM
Sunday Confessions: 1:30–3 PM Check out our “app” for your smart phone or tablet, which includes a full up-to-date
Holy Day Confession Schedule: Follows schedule above. Mass & Confession schedule, including the presider for each Mass and confessor
Legal Holiday Confession Schedule: 8:30–10 AM for each Confession time; the weekly schedule of events; our bulletin; and so much
Follow us on social media more. This can be downloaded right your smart phone or tablet.
Just search for “Shrine Boston” in the app store today.
REGULAR EVENTS
Monday The Second Collection on December 25th
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed) 5:45 p.m.
will go to our Bread on the Common Ministry.
Tuesday
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon MISSION TRIP TO CUBA
Wednesday Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go on
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses mission to a foreign country?
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.) See web Do you feel called to spread God’s love and peace through your words and deeds?
SA Meeting (Open Meeting), Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m. Do you enjoy seeing new places and meeting new people?
Seniors Program 10:30 a.m.
Women’s Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m. Well, if you’ve ever felt that call to mission now is your chance to fulfill that dream.
Grupo Hispano de Oracion 4:00 p.m. Join the Franciscan Missionary Union on a one-week mission trip to Cuba lead by
Mass in Spanish 5:15 p.m. Bro. Paul O'Keeffe May 19-26, 2018.
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.) 5:30 p.m.
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m. On this one-week mission trip you will experience the vibrancy and beauty of the
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.) 5:45 p.m. Cuban people while visiting the cities of Havana, Remedios, and Trinidad.
Space is limited so please contact Br. Paul O'Keeffe, Mission trip coordinator, for
Thursday details at pokeeffe@stanthonyshrine.org or call 617-542-2964.
St. Augustine Group (S.L.A.A.) Meeting Noon
Rosary Prayer Group 12:30p.m.
Men’s Cursillo Reunion Group (1st and 3rd Thursday) 1:00 p.m.
Men’s Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday) 5:00 p.m. Nurses in Need of Healing
Lectura y reflexión del evangelio 5:30 p.m. A Nurses Ministry
A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m. Sunday, January 7th 2:30pm – 3:30pm
2nd Floor Classroom
Friday For information, please see the flier in the lobby or contact
SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
Susan Hayes, MSN, RN, Caritas Coach at caritaspeace@gmail.com
We meet on the 1st Sunday of the month.
Saturday
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30 a.m.
Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.) Noon SENIORS PROGRAM - JANUARY
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.
Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.)
Rosary Prayer Group
1:00 p.m.
3:30p.m.
Wednesdays, JANUARY 3RD AND 17TH
Sunday 10:00 am Mass
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m. 10:30 am Light refreshments/coffee
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m. 11:00 am Presentation (3rd: Br. Daniel “2018 Year to Forget Resolutions”
Nurses In Need of Healing Ministry (1st Sun.) 2:30 p.m.
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55 p.m. and 17th: Patti D’Angelo, Certified Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness)
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m. 12:00 Noon Lunch

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 Text GIVE to: 617-712-2233

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