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, June 16 – Friday, June 22, 2018

St. Joseph, Foster-Father of Jesus

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
June 17, 2018
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Happy Father’s Day! We pray today for all fathers, and for everyone for whom this day is significant.
Special prayers for anyone for whom this day is difficult: for those who have lost their fathers and those
who are estranged from their fathers.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

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 Red Cross Blood Drive
SAVE THE DATE: Monday, July 16th
Shrine Auditorium
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org
Clases de Inglés Como Segundo Idioma to schedule an appointment or for more information.

• Matrícula gratuita
• Clases pequeñas
Cuándo: Comenzando en julio de 2018
Ubicación: Aulas en St. Anthony Shrine, Downtown
Crossing
Duración del curso: 5 semanas (3 clases por semana)
Niveles de aprendizaje: Principiante, Intermedio,
Avanzado
Registro: Domingo, 10 de junio, después de la misa de
las 12:00
English as a Second Language Classes
• Free tuition
• Small classes
When: Beginning July 2018
Location: Classrooms in St. Anthony Shrine, Downtown
Crossing
Course duration: 5 weeks (3 classes per week)
Levels of learning: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Registration: Sunday, June 10, after 12:00 Mass
Contact Bill Anderson, ESL Program Director: (857) 334-2883
Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents
A Catholic ministry for parents whose children of any
age have died by any cause, no matter how long ago
Losing a child under any circumstance is horrific.
Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving process can
help tremendously. Please join us. All are welcome.
Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents
At St. Anthony Shrine, Boston, MA
One-Day Spiritual Retreat
August 4, 2018
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Ongoing One-Hour Retreats
First Sunday of Every Month
For more information, call (617) 542-8057
Or visit www.emfgp.org

FRANCISCAN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
2018 – 2020
Have you become increasingly interested in developing
your life of the spirit? Do you find people wanting to talk
with you about their lives? If so, you might be called to the
ministry of spiritual companioning. St. Anthony Shrine is
offering a training program in spiritual direction, with
classes meeting on Saturday eight times a year for two
years. For further information please see our brochure at:
https://stanthonyshrine.org/ministries/spiritual-
direction-certification-program/
or contact Carol Mitchell at 727-492-8315
or cmitchell@stanthonyshrine.org
 St. Anthony Shrine
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2 Collections Schedule for FY 2019
Sunday Second Collection Church Calendar Secular Holidays
7/1/18 None
7/8/18 Food Center
7/15/18 None
7/22/18 Medical Clinic for the Homeless
7/29/18 Arch Street Band
8/5/18 None
8/12/18 Food Center
8/19/18 None
8/26/18 Mychal Judge Recovery Program
9/2/18 None Labor Day Weekend
9/9/18 Food Center
9/16/18 None
9/23/18 Medical Clinic for the Homeless
9/30/18 Arch Street Band
10/7/18 None Columbus Day Weekend
10/14/18 Food Center
10/21/18 None
10/28/18 Bread on the Common
11/4/18 None
11/11/18 Veterans Veterans Day Weekend
11/18/18 None
11/25/18 Church Decorations/Flowers Christ the King Thanksgiving Weekend
12/2/18 None First Sunday of Advent
12/9/18 Kids Program Second Sunday of Advent
12/16/18 None Third Sunday of Advent
12/23/18 Medical Clinic for the Homeless Fourth Sunday of Advent
12/30/18 Arch Street Band Holy Family
1/6/19 None Epiphany
1/13/19 Bread on the Common Baptism of the Lord
1/20/19 None Dr. MLK, Jr. Weekend
1/27/19 Food Center
2/3/19 None Super Bowl
2/10/19 Food Center
2/17/19 None Presidents Weekend
2/24/19 LGBTQ
3/3/19 None
3/10/19 Food Center First Sunday of Lent
3/17/19 None Second Sunday of Lent
3/24/19 Mychal Judge Recovery Program Third Sunday of Lent
3/31/19 Arch Street Band Fourth Sunday of Lent
 St. Anthony Shrine
nd
2 Collections Schedule for FY 2019
Sunday Second Collection Church Calendar Secular Holidays
4/7/19 None Fifth Sunday of Lent
4/14/19 Medical Clinic for the Homeless Palm Sunday Patriots Day/Marathon
4/21/19 Lazarus Easter
4/28/19 None
5/5/19 None
5/12/19 Food Center Mother's Day
5/19/19 None
5/26/19 Veterans Memorial Day Weekend
6/2/19 None
6/9/19 Food Center Pentecost
6/16/19 None Trinity Sunday Father's Day
6/23/19 Kids Program Corpus Christi
6/30/19 Arch Street Band

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that happen. One option is to be on selective Shrine mailing lists, according to your choosing. You may already be on
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 Would you like to grow in your Catholic Faith?
Are you 18-25 years of age as of January 2019?
Would you like to grow your resume by demonstrating your leadership representing the
United States as a representative at the International Young Franciscan (YouFra) Convention
in Panama in January 2019?
Would you like to go to World Youth Day in Panama with most of your costs paid?
If the answer is “yes” then the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Region of Secular Franciscans would like to
invite you to apply for an opportunity to do just this.

Information at:
http://stelizabethofs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/FYYA-Essay-Flyer.pdf

June 13, 2018 - Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley’s Border Immigration Statement

Immigration policy presents many challenges for any country. Developing sound immigration policy that
respects the needs of a nation and those of the international community is a complex and challenging
process. It always involves reconciling domestic priorities and global demands, strategy and tactics,
objectives and means. At its core, immigration policy is about people, young and old, alone or in families,
often fearful and abandoned. Immigration policy is a moral question that cannot be separated from
decisions of what it is right and wrong, of justice and injustice. It is about respecting and reverencing the
dignity of the human person.
In the year 2018, the moral challenge of immigration is mounting for the United States. On too many
occasions our government has taken a posture and established policy which is in principle and in practice
hostile to children and families who are fleeing violence, gangs, and poverty. The policies have included
limiting the number of refugees and immigrants we are willing to welcome in our country, ending
Temporary Protective Status for families who are here, and refusing to restore DACA protection for those
who have been among us for all or most of their lives. In the face of today’s global immigration crisis
these choices fail to communicate a willingness to address the reality of widespread human suffering, and
in many cases imminent danger, with compassion and care.
The cumulative effect of these policy decisions has now reached a critical moral juncture: by the order of
the U. S. government, individuals with children and families with children who are seeking asylum at the
southern border of the United States now have their children separated from their parents. The intent of
this policy is clear: to discourage those seeking asylum by severing the most sacred human bond of parent
and child. Children are now being used as a deterrent against immigrants who are appealing to us for
asylum in order to protect themselves and their families. As disturbing as this fact is, the narrative of this
development makes clear the misguided moral logic of the policy.
These individuals and families are fleeing documented violence, chaos and murder in the neighborhoods
of Central America. The United States is now openly before the world using children as pawns to enforce
a hostile immigration policy. This strategy is morally unacceptable and denies the clear danger weighing
upon those seeking our assistance.
As a Catholic bishop, I support political and legal authority. I have always taught respect for the civil law
and will continue to do so. But, I cannot be silent when our country’s immigration policy destroys
families, traumatizes parents, and terrorizes children. The harmful and unjust policy of separating children
from their parents must be ended.
 Franciscan Missionary Union presents….
Israel: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
With Optional 4-Night Jordan Post Tour Extension
May 27 – June 4, 2019

For more information contact

Brother Paul O'Keeffe
St. Anthony Shrine
(240) 393-0532
pokeeffe@thefranciscans.org
Regular Schedule of Mass and Confession Times at
St. Anthony Shrine UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
YOUNG ADULTS
Sunday, 6/24 @ 2:15 PM: Volunteer at the Cambridge Rehabilitation and
Nursing Center (8 Dana Street, Central Sq. T Stop in Cambridge) This is a
great, on-going project where members can extend their time and talents to
the residents of the Center while going to Mass. We are scheduled to help
set up Mass, do the readings, lead songs and provide companionship.
Saturday, 6/30: “Crossing the Waters: Harbor Islands Retreat Day” with the
Paulist Center and St. Cecilia’s. Come join us for our Collaborative Summer
Day retreat. We'll join with Young Adults from St. Cecilia’s and the Paulist
Center to spend a full day on the Harbor Islands. We'll explore what it means
to cross over the waters of mystery, healing, and hope in our lives. Come get
out of the city, out of your daily routines and cross the waters with us! Space
is limited so please email us for registration information.
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, July 29: Christmas in July potluck party 12-2
pm in the 2nd floor classroom. Details to follow!
SAS20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org

New Rosary Prayer Group Beginning

Monday, June 18th
3rd Mondays of the month at 11:30am in the 1st Floor
REGULAR EVENTS Church by the Mary, Mother of God statue.
Monday
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed)
12:15 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
2nd Collection on June 23rd & 24th
Tuesday
The 2nd collection on June 23rd & 24th will go to support
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon the Franciscan Missionary Union.
Wednesday
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.) See web Food Center Volunteers Needed
SA Meeting (Open Meeting), Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
Seniors Program 10:30 a.m. We are looking for two people on Thursdays and/or
Women’s Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m. Saturdays from 9am to 12noon to help with the set up
Grupo Hispano de Oracion 4:00 p.m.
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.) 4:00 p.m. (some lifting required) and distribution of food to clients
Mass in Spanish 5:15 p.m.
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.) 5:30 p.m. of our Franciscan Food Center. If you are interested,
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
please email: volunteer@stanthonyshrine.org
Thursday
St. Augustine Group (S.L.A.A.) Meeting Noon
Rosary Prayer Group
Men’s Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday)
12:30p.m.
5:00 p.m.
SENIORS PROGRAM
Lectura y reflexión del evangelio
A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting)
5:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
JUNE CALENDAR
Friday Wednesdays
SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
10:00 am Mass
Saturday
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30 a.m. 10:30 am Refreshments and exercise
Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.)
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.)
Noon
1:00 p.m.
11:00 am Presentation
Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m. 12:00 Noon Lunch
Rosary Prayer Group 3:30p.m.

Sunday
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m.
JUNE 20TH Exercise with Patti D’Angelo, Certified
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m. Personal Trainer
Nurses Together in Healing Ministry (1st Sun.) 1:00 p.m.
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.)
2:55 p.m.
3:00 p.m. JUNE 27TH Basics of Alzheimer’s by Benta Barry from
Alzheimer’s Association

100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110

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