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, January 6 – Friday, January 12

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
January 7, 2018
The Feast of the Epiphany

Greetings of peace.

On Monday, January 8, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. That day officially brings the
end of the Christmas season. This seems like an appropriate time to thank various people who went above and
beyond to make our many Advent and Christmas celebrations so wonderful. We extend a big thank-you to all of
the following: Fr. Frank Sevola, the Guardian of the Shrine’s Franciscan community, and all of the friars; The Arch
Street Band; Joanne Hidaka, our church decorator extraordinaire; all of our Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers; the
terrific paid staff and volunteers; and all of you who inspire us by participating in the Shrine’s communal worship.

Have a holy and safe week!

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

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 10am Mass.
Go to www.emfgp.org
Or call Diane, Paul’s Mother, at 617-542-8057.

We are the Fr. Mychal Judge Recovery Center, a

substance abuse counseling and retreat program
here at St. Anthony Shrine in Boston. If you or a
loved one is interested,
please contact
Anthony Andreottola
at 617-542-6400 Ext. 183.
 A Message from
Sister Lisa Marie Valentini, MSC
Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Mission Appeals 2017

Can you believe that we are already a week into 2018? As we come to the end of the Christmas season,
the Three Kings remind us that this is a time of giving.

As you know, each year we are asked to become more conscious of and more involved in the Mission
Activity of the Catholic Church throughout the world, by participating in the Mission Co-op Program of the
Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

Next weekend, January 13th and 14th, Sr. Lisa Marie Valentini, MSC, a Missionary Sister of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus from Pennsylvania, who has been working in Mission countries since 1983, will come to the
Shrine and share with us on behalf of her Congregation.

The MSC Sisters were founded in 1900 – and are currently serving in 21 countries throughout the world.
Sister Lisa began her Mission work in Perú, serving 5 years in Lima. Then she spent time serving God’s
people in Mexico and Haiti before being sent to the Dominican Republic. Sister Lisa was on Mission in the
Dominican Republic from 2000 until 2009 and continues to host groups of young Missionaries in Mission
Immersion Experiences there. In fact, this past Summer, there were five groups of Missionaries who visited
the D.R. with Sister Lisa, spreading the Good News of God’s love, and there are already five groups
preparing to respond to God’s call to Mission in the D.R. in 2018! In March of last year, Sister had a
wonderful opportunity to visit her Sisters in India and is anxious to share with us about their wonderful
ministry.

So, today, as we participate in this Holy Mass, please keep in mind that next weekend Sister Lisa Valentini,
MSC has been invited to speak with us about the Missions and the work of her community, the Missionary
Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The Mission Co-op Appeal gives us a chance to respond to Jesus’ mandate to “Go out to the ends of the
earth and spread the Good News.”

As a sign of our gratitude to God for all that He has given us, in particular for sending His Son Jesus to us,
let us plan to be generous in next week’s second collection so that MSC Sisters throughout the world will be
able to live up to their call “to be the heart of God on earth. ” May God reward our generosity with the
“hundredfold” He promises.

May our gratitude for the gift of our FAITH be reflected by our generosity in the 2nd collection on the
weekend of our Mission Appeal, January 13th & 14th – knowing that in this way we will share in the
Mission work of our Church and support the MSC Sisters throughout the world. May God bless you always!

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Regular Schedule of Mass and Confession Times at
St. Anthony Shrine UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
Mass Schedule YOUNG ADULTS
Saturday Mass: 12 PM THIS Saturday, January 6th, from1-4 in the 2nd floor classroom. In honor of
Saturday Vigil Masses: 4 PMn (4:15 PM 1st Fl. Church), 5:30 PMn Martin Luther King, we will be watching the movie, “Selma” and then, having a
Sunday Masses: 6 AM, 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10 AMn, 11:15 AMn, group 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
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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 January 13th & 14th
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 support The Propagation of the Faith.
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. CANCELLED JAN & FEB 2018
Friday For information, please see the flier in the lobby or contact
SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m. Susan Hayes, MSN, RN, Caritas Coach at caritaspeace@gmail.com
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m. We will meet on the 1st Sunday of the month effective MARCH 4, 2018.
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.) 1:00 p.m. Wednesday JANUARY 17TH
Rosary Prayer Group 3:30p.m. 10:00 am Mass
Sunday 10:30 am Light refreshments/coffee
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m.
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m. 11:00 am Presentation by Patti D’Angelo,
Nurses In Need of Healing Ministry (1st Sun.) 2:30 p.m. Certified Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55 p.m.
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m. 12:00 Noon Lunch

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