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, July 14 – Friday, July 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
July 15, 2018
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Recently I was returning from a trip out-of-town and was passing through Downtown Crossing, on my way
to the Shrine. I unexpectedly ran into Mary Ann Ponti, our Director of Outreach Services. It was
a Sunday at twilight, well after the Shrine had closed, on an off-day for Mary Ann. She was helping a
homeless man put on a new pair socks and shoes she had just given him. This is only one story: I could tell
you many more. The dedication of the staff and the friars at the Shrine is inspiring!

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director
 2nd Collection on July 21st & 22nd Franciscan Missionary Union presents….
The 2nd collection on July 21st & 22nd will go to Israel: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
support the Medical Clinic for the Homeless. With Optional 4-Night Jordan Post Tour Extension
May 27 – June 4, 2019

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.
For more information contact Brother Paul O'Keeffe
Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents
St. Anthony Shrine
At St. Anthony Shrine, Boston, MA (240) 393-0532
One-Day Spiritual Retreat pokeeffe@thefranciscans.org
August 4, 2018
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Next One-Hour Retreat
Sunday, August 5 th after the 10am Mass.
For more information, call (617) 542-8057
Or visit www.emfgp.org

Red Cross Blood Drive

Shrine Auditorium
Monday, July 16th
9am - 2pm
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org
to schedule an appointment or for more information.
Have breakfast or lunch before donating and drink water or fluids
frequently before and after donating.
Plan to stay 1 hour + 15 minutes.

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 Worship Ministers Needed
information please see our brochure at: We are looking for additional Lectors and
Eucharistic Ministers at St. Anthony Shrine.
https://stanthonyshrine.org/ministries/spiritual-
direction-certification-program/ Both weekend and weekday Masses are in need.
If you are interested, please email Fred Brown,
or contact Carol Mitchell at 727-492-8315 Assistant Director of Worship:
or cmitchell@stanthonyshrine.org fbrown@stanthonyshrine.org
Regular Schedule of Mass and Confession Times at
St. Anthony Shrine UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
YOUNG ADULTS
THIS Saturday, July 14 @ 11am: Art & Architecture Tour at the Boston
Public Library. Come explore the historic central library, including works by
Daniel Chester French and John Singer Sargent. The tour is free, but space
is limited, so reserve your spot today.
Thursday, July 19 @ 7pm: Please join us for Bible Study at the 730 Tavern
(Red Line, Central Square stop, Cambridge). We will explore the 7/22
Gospel. No Bible or Bible experience required.
Sunday, July 22 @ 2:15pm. 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 and responsorial psalm, lead songs and
provide companionship. We could use your help!
Sunday, July 29 @ 12 – 2pm: Christmas in July potluck party in the 2nd
floor classroom. Wear something festive, bring a dish to share and celebrate
Christmas in July.
For more info, please email: SAS20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org

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.
Rosary Prayer Group (3rd Monday) 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon
Saturday, July 21st at 7pm.
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 (On break in August) 10:30 a.m.
Women’s Spiritual Reflection Grp (2nd &4th Wed. – on break July/Aug)
12:30 p.m.
Grupo Hispano de Oracion 4:00 p.m.
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.) 4:00 p.m.
Mass in Spanish 5:15 p.m.
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed. – on break July/Aug) 5:30 p.m.
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) 5:45 p.m.

Thursday
St. Augustine Group (S.L.A.A.) Meeting Noon
Rosary Prayer Group 12:30p.m.
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.
Friday
SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
SENIORS PROGRAM CALENDAR - JULY
Saturday
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAYS
Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.) Noon
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.
10:00 am Mass
Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m. 10:30 am Refreshments and exercise
Rosary Prayer Group 3:30p.m.
11:00 am Presentation
Sunday
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun. – on break July) 11:00 a.m.
12:00 Noon Lunch
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m. JULY 18TH: Seniors Exercise with Patti D’Angelo,
Nurses Together in Healing Ministry (1st Sun.) 1:00 p.m.
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55 p.m. Certified Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m.
JULY 25TH: Movie: “Zookeepers Wife”

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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