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, April 14 – Friday, April 20, 2018

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
April 15, 2018
Third Sunday of Easter

The Easter Season continues. He has risen, Alleluia!

This week the City of Boston is honored to host the Boston Marathon. We have a tradition here at
St. Anthony Shrine at all of the Sunday Masses and the Saturday Vigil Masses on Marathon
Weekend. After communion, we call the runners to the front of the church in order give them a
special blessing. I am always somewhat taken aback by the number of runners who come up for
the blessing and the warm support that they receive from the rest of the congregation. For the
runners, good luck in the race. And for the visitors, have a great time in this city!

The Shrine community continues to be very grateful for the terrific partnership that we have with
the Boston Police Department. They do an enormous amount of work behind the scenes to make
the neighborhood safe for everyone who visits the Shrine. They are also very good about working
with us in order to help us serve the neighborhood’s homeless population in a respectful way.
This is a somewhat delicate balancing act, but we have no better partners in this endeavor. Special
thanks to Mayor Marty Walsh, Commissioner William Evans, and Captain Kenneth Fong of
District A-1. The Boston Police work plenty of overtime during Marathon Weekend. We pray
that the weekend goes well for them!

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

ST. FRANCIS BUILDS

DISASTER RELIEF MISSION TRIP TO PUERTO RICO
July 22-29, 2018
Do you want to be God’s hands in this world by helping a family impacted by the recent hurricanes?
St. Francis Builds is an opportunity to explore, live out and reflect upon Franciscan values in the context of
construction projects. Founded in 2005 by Fr. Mike Johnson, St. Francis Builds has sponsored more than 30 mission
trips in ten different countries, as well as West Virginia, New Orleans, and the Lakota Reservation in SD. They have
recently returned from hurricane reconstruction in Houston.

This trip we will travel to rural Puerto Rico and partner with the Fuller Center for Housing working repairing homes
in village struggling to recover from the effects of last Fall’s hurricane.

St. Francis Builds is part retreat, part mission trip where we reflect together on Franciscan values Franciscan values
like Solidarity with the Poor, Cross-Cultural Bridge-Building, Justice and Peace, Simplicity of Lifestyle, Community,
Humility, and Mission and then put them in to practice in giving a family a hand up in restoring their home.

Space is limited. No skills are needed, training provided. Cost is $950. Plus airfare. Ages 16 and up.
For more information on how to apply contact Fr. Mike Johnson at: mjohnson@stanthonyshrine.org
 Building a Bridge:
Reaching out to LGBT Catholics
6:00pm on Wednesday, April 18, 2018
St. Anthony Shrine, Second Floor Church

Fr. James Martin, SJ, is a Jesuit priest, editor at large of America magazine,
consultor to the Vatican's Secretariat of Communication and author of many books
including his most recent book,
Building a Bridge.

This event is co-sponsored by St. Anthony Shrine, and The Paulist Center.

Mary, Mother of God

Annual Candles

For Grieving Parents... One-Hour Retreats

at St. Anthony Shrine

BROWN BAG LUNCH “THEY ARE ALIVE!”

Thursday May 3, 12:15pm-1:15pm
Hear Emily Ketring, author of An Angel of the Beatitudes:
Finding Faith after the Loss of a Child, reflect on how to
connect with our deceased children and use them to help us
draw closer to God.
MONTHLY SUNDAY RETREAT “MARY KNOWS..”
Repeat Offering from March
Sunday May 6, 10:45am-Noon
Using “visio divina,” focus on images of Mary to reflect on
how, as a Mom whose child has died, she surely
understands our pain.
The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents
St. Anthony Shrine
www.emfgp.org ▪ 617-542-8057
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
Show your devotion to our Blessed Mother and ask her to
intercede for your special intentions.
Choose to light your candle in Devotion to Mary, Mother of God;
in Honor of a Living Loved One; in Loving Memory
of a Deceased Loved One; or for Your Own Special Intentions.
As a beacon of faith, hope, and love, your candle will illuminate
the heart and soul of all those who enter our sacred space at
the Shrine. It will capture the heart of all those who kneel before
her. It will burn round the clock for one year. The Franciscan
Friars of the Shrine will also pray for your intentions.
Only a limited number of candles are available.
To reserve your candle, please request an order form by
contacting Ariana Green at: agreen@stanthonyshrine.org
or by phone 617-542-6440 ext 232.
Donation: $300 per year from May 1, 2018 – May 1, 2019.
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:
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
YOUNG ADULTS
Sunday, April 8 11am-12:30pm - Brunch n Bible Study at Uno Due Go (UDG)
next door to the Shrine. We will discuss the 4/8 Gospel and enjoy BYO brunch.
No Bible Study experience necessary and we will have you out in time for the
12:30pm Mass.
Sunday, April 15 After the 11:15am Mass - Coffee social. This is a great event
for those who are new to the group. Join us for coffee, donuts and conversation.
Saturday, April 25 4pm – 7pm – In honor of Earth Day, we will watch the Pixar
movie Wall-E followed by a BYO dinner at a local restaurant. You must RSVP so
that we can make a dinner reservation.

St. PM
Vigil: 4:15 PM, 5:15 Anthony Shrine
Holy Day: 6 AM, 7 AM, 8 AM, 11:45 AM, Sunday, April 22 1:45pm Volunteer at the Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing
Center (8 Dana Street, Central Square T stop in Cambridge). We are scheduled
100 Arch Street, Boston, MAPM
12:30 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:15 02110 to help set up Mass for the seniors and then socialize with them after Mass. We
Legal Holiday Mass Schedule: 8 AM, 10 AM (nMusic Masses)
617-542-6440 www.stanthonyshrine.org are looking for instrumentalists to play at Mass. You must RSVP to participate.
Please rsvp for the above at: SAS20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org
Confession Schedule
Weekday Confessions (Except Wednesday): 10 AM–2 PM, 4–5:30 PM
Wednesday Confessions: 6:30–8 AM, 10 AM–2 PM, 4–5:30 PM
Saturday Confessions: 10 AM–4 PM
Sunday Confessions: 1:30–3 PM
Holy Day Confession Schedule: Follows schedule above.
Legal Holiday Confession Schedule: 8:30–10 AM
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REGULAR EVENTS
Monday
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed) 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon

Wednesday
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.) See web
SA Meeting (Open Meeting), Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
Seniors Program 10:30 a.m.
Women’s Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m.
Grupo Hispano de Oracion 4:00 p.m.
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.)
Mass in Spanish
4:00 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
PATRIOTS DAY SCHEDULE
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.) 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 16th
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) 5:45 p.m.

Thursday
Shrine open 7am – 11am
St. Augustine Group (S.L.A.A.) Meeting Noon Masses: 8am and 10am
Rosary Prayer Group 12:30p.m.
Men’s Cursillo Reunion Group (1st and 3rd Thursday) 1:00 p.m. Confessions: 8am to 10:30am
Men’s Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday) 5:00 p.m.
Lectura y reflexión del evangelio 5:30 p.m.
A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m. 2nd Collection on April 14/15 will go to support the
Friday Franciscan Food Center at St. Anthony Shrine.
SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.

Saturday
SENIORS PROGRAM - APRIL CALENDAR
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.)
Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.)
10:30 a.m.
Noon
Wednesday, April 18th
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m. 10:00 am Mass
Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.
Rosary Prayer Group 3:30p.m. 10:30 am Light refreshments/coffee
Sunday 11:00 am Exercise and Presentation
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.)
Healing Service (2nd Sun.)
11:00 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
12:00 Noon Lunch
Nurses Together in Healing Ministry (1st Sun.) 1:00 p.m. Senior Fitness Exercises w/ Patti D’Angelo,
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55 p.m.
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m. Certified Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness

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