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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, October 19 – Friday, October 25, 2019

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

October 20, 2019
The Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Several weeks ago I was sitting in the lobby of the Shrine at the Welcome Desk. It was a Sunday
morning, Mass on the second floor was letting out, and people were coming down the steps. An
unhappy couple approached me to complain about the Mass. Their opening line to me: “We don’t come
here to be told what to think.”

Apparently the preacher had said something in the homily that had challenged this couple’s worldview.
I listened to them as they talked. I was somewhat grateful that they didn’t seem to need an immediate
reply from me. I didn’t recognize them as a couple that I had met previously. They also didn’t seem to
know who I was or that I had any particular role here. They asked for the name of the preacher,
carefully recorded it, and promised that they would be firing off a letter. That’s the last I heard of the
“incident,” but I do admit that the thought-provoking phrase “we don’t come here to be told what to
think” is still ringing in my ears. I do have some reflections on that.

First, there are such things as “Official Teachings of the Church.” One way or another, the typical homily
at Arch Street, subtle or not, is going to present those teachings. So, yes, we are kind of telling you what
to think.

Second, religious people who are good at their jobs are by nature sometimes challenging, even to the
point of being outright annoying. It’s an occupational hazard. Look at the lives of the prophets, St. Paul,
and Jesus himself. These folks didn’t exactly make friends wherever they went. If we go into every
church and religious experience expecting non-stop affirmation and encouragement, we will be
disappointed. Much more important is meaning, in all of its varied manifestations. To hope to find
meaning in church: now that’s a reasonable expectation! (The nice thing about searching for meaning
during Mass is that we aren’t confined or dependent on the homily. We are equally likely to find
meaning in the readings, the music, the Eucharistic Prayer, communion-time, or the assembly of people
itself.)

Third, one of the beautiful things about the Catholic Church is that collective learning and acceptance of
the teachings of the Church doesn’t yield uniformity of thought. Look around the church itself: lots of
very faithful, Catholic people, but so different. There is an important Church teaching that we examine
and follow our own conscience. Also, people of goodwill all have different family, cultural, and
economic backgrounds. Those differences will necessarily color our moral thought and decision-
making.

There will always be wonderful, core Catholic values: rejoicing at the birth of newborn, protecting
vulnerable people, sacrificing for the sake of others, celebrating God’s forgiveness, and being grateful
for the God who loves us more than we can ever imagine. That’s the story of Salvation History. We can
certainly tolerate nuances of interpretations within that framework.

Have a blessed week.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director
 Fr. Jerry grew up in Buffalo, NY. His parents, Richard and Mildred, raised four children.
He was first attracted to the friars’ joviality and sense of fraternal life. Once professed in
Lafayette, NJ, in 1961, he was influenced by several friars at home and abroad, including
Fr. Myron McCormick, OFM.
Fr. Jerry did decades of missionary work in Brazil. He remembers fondly his time in Goias
from 1968 to 1991, where he worked as a cleric, teacher, assistant pastor, orientator of
vocations, director of formation and pastor.
When he returned to the United States, he had several assignments, including some in New
England: associate pastor at St. Francis Chapel in Providence, RI, from 1992 to 1995,
the Ministry of the Word in Natick, MA, from 1995 to 1996, and on the staff at St. Anthony
Welcome Fr. Jerry Mudd, OFM Shrine in Boston from 1997 to 2001.
Welcome back, Fr. Jerry!

Seniors at Arch Street – October Young Adults Group
October
Saturday, 10/26 - Group Hike
Wednesday, Oct. 23 – Lunch @ Florentine Café

November
333 Hanover Street in the North End $25 per person Thursday 11/14 - Dinner and Faith Sharing with Fr. Frank

Sunday, 11/24 - Friendsgiving Potluck
Wednesday, Oct. 30 – 10:30am Refreshments;

10:45am Movie – Storm Boy; 12 Noon Lunch December

Thursday, 12/5 - Dinner and Faith Sharing
Saturday, 12/7 - Advent Day of Retreat
Questions: Please contact Julie Woodall,

For more information or to sign up for these events please

Senior Program Director at 617-438-0264. contact: Matt Pastore mpastore@stanthonyshrine.org

Emmaus Ministry:
Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents
Upcoming 2nd Collection

October 26/27: Medical Clinic for Homeless Women

Monthly One-Hour Retreat
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1 Sunday of Every Month after the 10:30am Mass.
Franciscan Adult Ed For more information, call Diane at
Tuesdays October 8th - November 19, 2019 617-542-8057 or visit www.emfgp.org
“Making Relationships Better with Help
from NOTICE – Healing Service Date Change
Jesus and His Friends” We will meet on the 3rd Sunday in November (NOV 17)
7 Sessions Led by Bill Sawyer and resume meeting on the 2nd Sunday in December.
on Tuesdays from 12:15pm - 1:15pm in the 2nd Floor Classroom 1pm – 2:30pm in the 2nd floor church.

We’re Hiring! The Shrine currently has the following positions available. If you are interested or know
someone who would be a good candidate, please inquire via email to: HR@stanthonyshrine.org
- Kitchen prep-cook.
- Sacristan for early weekday Masses: 5:45am to 7:30am shift.
- English-Chinese interpreter for the Franciscan Food Center: Thursdays and Saturdays.
- Digital Marketing Assistant.
- Full time or Part time Finance Manager (see full job description on our website).

Not too early to Plan Ahead — Join us next year in a land we love and call holy on our
September 23-October 3, 2020 Holy Land Pilgrimage!
Leaders: Fr. Brian Cullinane, OFM, Dr. Jackie Stewart, & licensed local guide & biblical scholar Anton Farah.
Our tour agent is Carmel Tours. Brochure with costs and full itinerary will be available in December.
If you have any interest, would like more details, please contact Dr. Jackie Stewart at 617-489-2365 or email
HolyLandPilgrimage2020@gmail.com. Please include your name, regular mail address, and telephone number.
Shalom, Salaam, Peace and all Good!

 Franciscan Dinner and Pope Francis Award 2019 - UPDATE
We have reached 93% or $1,117,250 toward our ambitious $1.2 million dollar fundraising goal for this year’s Franciscan
Dinner and Pope Francis Award, which will be held at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel on Wednesday, October 30th.

This is an evening to celebrate and support the extraordinary work of the Franciscan Friars on Arch Street.
This year the focus is on the women we serve –the poor, the alienated and those who seek compassion and
acceptance.
This year’s Pope Francis Award recipient is Regina M. Pisa, Chairman Emeritus Goodwin; a passionate
advocate for women and children. Regina lives her Catholic values as a philanthropist who is committed
to social justice and taking action with courage, vision, compassion and humility.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Ms. Lorrie Higgins will serve as Honorary Chairs.
Jo-Anne and Jim Gallagher are graciously serving as co-chairs.

You still have an opportunity to help us as an individual or corporate sponsor. Or, you can simply make a
gift to help us reach our goal. Remember, all are welcome. Please see Father Tom Conway, OFM, or
Maryanne Rooney-Hegan, director of development 617-778-1645.

We are profoundly grateful to those have already stepped forward.

Franciscan Presenting Sponsor

Shrine Sponsor

Goodwin
In Memory of Rita A. DiMento Anonymous
Holly and David Bruce
Assisi Sponsors Bank of Canton
Anonymous (4) BJ’s Wholesale Club
New Balance Athletics, Inc. Cape Cod Five
In Memory of Carmella Carella Connell Limited Partnership
Joanne Hidaka and Ben Niedermeyer Dick and Ann Marie Connolly
Jack and Eileen Connors
St. Anthony Sponsors David and Melanie Crocini
Dan Brownell and Kelley Laurel Robert and Nancy Daugherty
Citizens Financial Group, LLC DePrisco Jewelers
Eversource East Cambridge Savings Bank
George R. Taylor Larry and Atsuko Fish
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Gannon
Arch Street Sponsors Grant Communications
Anonymous McCall Family Charitable Foundation
Jack and Cathy Brennan Steve and Mary Neff
Tom and Shari Crotty Park Press Printers
Patti and Larry D’Angelo Rick Primrose
Eastern Bank Michael A. Ruane
Ernst & Young S & F Concrete Contractors
Jo-Anne and Jim Gallagher Bob Sheridan
Dennis and Norma Leonard William and Jo-Anne Sipple
Liberty Mutual Insurance Nicole Stata
David Manfredi and Elizabeth Lowrey Brendan and Kerry Swords
Bob and Pat O’Neill Rockland Trust-Blue Hills Charitable Foundation
Michael O’Reilly The Druker Company, Ltd.
Newmark Knight Frank Kathleen and Philip Taymour
A.W. Perry, Inc.
Samuels & Associates
Simmons University Media Sponsor
Suffolk Cares Boston Herald
The HYM Investment Group
Arthur M. Winn and Family, Winn Family Foundation
 Franciscan Dinner “Auction of Dreams”
Must be present to bid. Individual seats to the event are still available. Please contact
Fr. Tom Conway, OFM, or Maryanne Rooney-Hegan, director of development 617-778-1645.


AUCTION OF DREAMS

Trip of Dreams
Mercedes Tour of Germany - FIVE nights for two travelers!

The Mercedes-Benz European Delivery Program allows you to enjoy driving a new Mercedes-Benz while
vacationing in Europe. This is a unique opportunity for two, which includes round trip coach flights to
Germany.

The trip includes tickets to the Mercedes Museum, a Mercedes factory tour followed by a gourmet lunch. You
will pick up your personal vehicle and your road trip will begin with beautifully selected hotels along the
way.

Value: $15,000

Donated By: Mercedes-Benz of Boston, A Herb Chambers Company

Dinner of Dreams
Dinner for 12 with menu curated and prepared by co-chefs Regina M. Pisa and Jo-Anne Martino Gallagher.

A dinner for 12 hosted at the magnificent PISAVILLE, MA home located in Chestnut Hill, MA.

Your gourmet menu will be created and prepared by co-chefs extraordinaire, Pope Francis Award honoree,
Regina M. Pisa, and dinner co-chair, Jo-Anne Martino Gallagher.

Signature cocktails, scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and a four course dinner with Chef Regina’s selected wine
pairings, which will be carefully chosen from Regina’s private and stellar cellar!

Your guests will enjoy celebrity butlers, entertainment, as well as transportation to and from Regina’s home.

Value: Priceless

Field of Dreams
Tickets to witness Field of Dreams movie magic come to life in 2020.

Take a step back in time and recapture the era Shoeless Joe Jackson of the Chicago White Sox and other all-
time greats. Two tickets to the cinema-inspired matchup between the New York Yankees and Chicago White
Sox, which will take place in Dyersville, Iowa on August 13, 2020.

An 8,000-seat stadium is being built for this occasion and will feature views of the surrounding cornfields
through window-lined walls at right field. Take a step back in time and witness the magic come to life. Hotel
accommodations included.

Value: Priceless
 St. Anthony Shrine

Comparative Statement of Income and Expenses
July 1 to Sept, 30, 2019 and 2018

July 1, July 1, Year-
2019 to 2018 to to-year Percent
Sept 30, Sept 30, Increase Increase
2019 2018 (Decrease) (Decrease)

Income:
Collections 232,000 248,000 (16,000) (6)
Second Collections 32,000 40,000 (8,000) (20)
Fundraising Income 670,000 721,000 (51,000) (7)
Program Income 28,000 21,000 7,000 33
Wills & Bequests Income 62,000 0 62,000

Other Income 12,000 4,000 8,000 200
Interest Earned 13,000 13,000 0 0
Total Income 1,049,000 1,047,000 2,000 0




Expenses:

HNP-Support & Other Expenses 19,000 16,000 3,000 19
Friary 20,000 89,000 (69,000) (78)
Development Expenses 129,000 162,000 (33,000) (20)
Facilities Expenses 119,000 115,000 4,000 3
General & Administrative 73,000 95,000 (22,000) (23)
Professional Expenses 71,000 97,000 (26,000) (27)
Direct Program Expenses 109,000 82,000 27,000 33
Salaries & Related Expenses 547,000 462,000 85,000 18
Depreciation & Amortization Exp 80,000 79,000 1,000 1
Total Expense 1,167,000 1,197,000 (30,000) (3)

Excess (Shortage) of
Revenues over Expenses, Operating (118,000) (150,000) 32,000


Temporary Restricted Donations 332,000 25,000 307,000 1,228
Asset Mgt Fees (2,000) (2,000) 0 0
Realized Gain (Loss) 20,000 7,000 13,000 186
Unrealized Gain (Loss) (7,000) 65,000 (72,000) (111)
Total Other 343,000 95,000 248,000 261
Net Income (Loss) 225,000 (55,000) 280,000


Dollar figures are rounded to the nearest thousand.




November 1, All Saints Day, is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses are as follows:

Thursday, October 31: The Vigil Mass for the Holy Day is at 5:15pm.

Friday, November 1: Masses are at 6am, 7am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, and 5:15pm.


MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Mass: 12PM
Saturday Vigil: 4PM , 5:30PM
The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents
Sunday Mass: 6AM, 7:30AM, 9AM , 10:30AM , Serving the Spiritual Needs of Parents Whose Children
12PM (Spanish Mass 1st Fl. Church) of any age have died by any cause,
no matter how long ago
12PM , 4PM , 5:30PM , 7PM
Losing a child under any circumstance is horrific. Focusing on
Weekday Mass: 6AM, 7AM, 11:45AM, 12:30PM, 5:15PM the spirituality of the grieving process can help tremendously.
3rd Wednesday of every month: Anointing Mass 10AM Please join us. All are welcome.

Weekend Spiritual Retreat at Miramar Retreat Center

CONFESSION SCHEDULE Duxbury, MA
November 1-3, 2019

1st Floor Church

Saturday: 10AM - 4PM
Sunday: 1:30PM - 3PM

Weekday: 10:30AM - 1:30PM, 4PM - 5:30PM

*Please note: Additional Wednesday Confession: 6:30AM - 8AM For more information, see www.emfgp.org
Or call Diane, Paul’s Mother, at 617-542-8057.

REGULAR EVENTS
Monday Thursday
OA Meeting (Open), 2nd Floor Classroom 12:15pm St. Augustine Group (S.L.A.A.) (Closed) 12:00pm
A.A. 12 Step/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed) 5:45 pm Rosary Prayer Group, 1 Floor Chapel 12:30pm
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Men’s Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thurs) 5:00pm

Tuesday Lectura y reflexión del evangelio 5:30pm
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open), Auditorium Foyer 12:00pm A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed) 5:45pm

Charismatic Prayer, Mezzanine Group Room 12:00pm
Friday
Wednesday S.A.12 Step Meeting (Open), Auditorium Foyer 7:00am
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3 Wed.) All Masses O.A. Meeting (Open), 2 Floor Classroom 12:15pm
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Anointing of the Sick - Mass (3rd Wed.) 10:00am

S.A. Meeting (Open), Auditorium Foyer 7:00am Saturday
10:30am Centering Prayer Group (1 & 4 Sat.) 12:00pm
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Seniors Program, Auditorium
Women’s Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30pm
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed) 5:30 pm Sunday
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open), Auditorium Foyer 5:45pm Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1 Sun.) 11:30am
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Healing Service (2 Sun.) 1:00pm

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Latino Ministry Social, Auditorium 1:00pm

Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55pm
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00pm

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