St.

Anthony Shrine
100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110
Telephone: 617-542-6440 Prayer Request Line: 617-553-4100 The Good Word: 617-542-0502

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St. Anthony Shrine
A prophetic, Franciscan, Catholic community welcoming all people through prayer and outreach.
Our website is www.stanthonyshrine.org
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May 15, 2016

Pentecost Sunday


May the Holy Spirit be with you on this special day in the Churchs calendar. We friars see the Holy
Spirit working every day at the Shrine in many different ways. We are so grateful for your presence,
your prayers and all that you are for the Shrine.
Recently I attended a talk given by Dr. Jim OConnell, President of Boston Health Care for the Homeless.
Dr. Jim is extremely knowledgeable about the Boston homeless population and is very effective in
working with their medical and other needs. Someone asked him a question about how best to handle
the frequent requests for money that we who walk in Boston often get.
My own thought is that the question is a difficult one. Our faith tells us to be kind and generous to the
poor. On the other hand, we know that much of the money given out is at risk of being spent on
substance abuse or alcohol. Dr. Jim gave what I thought was a great answer. He said that each one of us
should get to know one homeless person. Build up a relationship with one that person, speaking with
them whenever you can. Call the person by name every time that you see them. Give that one person
money, if it seems appropriate. But the kindness extended through engaged conversation is something
that is very humanizing and something that the person might not get at another time during the day.
Dr. Jims answer is perfect in so many different ways. The homeless arent all the same. They all have
unique stories, all have family histories, all have a journey that they are on. To listen to someone share
a story of hardship or tragedy is a terrific gift to that person. Maybe, as we do this, we can listen for the
voice of the Holy Spirit in each story.
Thank you, Dr. Jim, for all of the good work that you do for the homeless in Boston.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM
Executive Director
Local Catholic Sisters representing congregations
in the Greater Boston area were back at the Shrine
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during the evening Masses last Sunday, May 8 to
raise awareness about the evils of Human
Trafficking.
Women religious in the Catholic Church have been
at the forefront of the war against Human
Trafficking since 1998.
Working with other
advocacy groups, they helped draft and pass the
U.S. Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000.
This law provides a comprehensive approach to
elimination of trafficking in persons through a three pronged strategyprevention, prosecution, and
protection.

Regular Schedule
of
Mass and Confession Times
at St. Anthony Shrine

Mass Schedule

The Emmaus Ministry

Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents
Whose Children Of Any Age Have Died By Any Cause
One-Hour Retreat
First Sunday of the Month Auditorium Classroom
after the 10am Mass at the Shrine

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.

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Holy Day Mass Schedule:

See www.emfgp.org for

One-Day and W eekend Spiritual Retreat Schedule

20s/30s Young Adults

Catholic Night at
Fenway Park
Tuesday, July 19

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Vigil: 4:15 PM, 5:15 PM Holy Day: 6 AM, 7 AM, 8 AM, 11:45 AM,
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Legal Holiday Mass Schedule:Boston,

617-542-6440 www.stanthonyshrine.org

Confession Schedule

Weekday Confessions (Except Wednesday): 10 AM2 PM, 45:30 PM

Wednesday Confessions: 6:308 AM, 10 AM2 PM, 45:30 PM
Saturday Confessions: 10 AM4 PM
Sunday Confessions: 1:303 PM
Holy Day Confession Schedule: Follows schedule above.
Legal Holiday Confession Schedule: 8:3010 AM
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LGBT Spirituality Monthly Meeting

5:30-7pm, Wed. May 18 - 2nd Floor Classroom.

Shrines of France Pilgrimage

Young adults at the Shrine are invited to join the

20s & 30s groups from the Paulist Center and
St. Cecilia's Parish at 7 p.m. on July 19 to watch the
Sox crush the Giants. Contact:
scyoungadults@gmail.com for more information or
to secure your $32 ticket. More than 45 young
adults are already signed up--don't miss out!

Led b y Fr. Raphael Bonanno, OFM

September 1-10, 2016

Total Cost: $3290 - Deposit Required: $350
Deposit Deadline: May 31, 2016
Forms are available at the front desk.

For more information, please call: 800-225-7662

Or email: peter@petersway.com

"What Ever Happened to Civil Discourse? Martin Buber on Dialogue."

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Fr. Raphael Bonnano, OFM is offering a 2-part presentation on Fridays: June 17 and June 24 . 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Second Floor Classroom

No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, most of us can't help but be dismayed and disappointed by the depths to which our civil discourse
has sunk. Name-calling and accusations have replaced genuine, respectful discussions about important issues.
The philosophy of Martin Buber, a 20th Century Jewish thinker, may be the key to how we can return to a more civilized way of dialogue and discourse.
Join Fr. Raphael Bonanno, OFM for this 2 week series on one of recent history's most intriguing minds and what he has to offer civil discourse today.

The Shrine Facilities and Mechanical Volunteer

Teams are looking for plumbers and plumbing
Engineers to help with operational and water
conservation modifications.

If you would be willing to join this team, please
contact Mr. Kevin Sheehan via email at:
mechanicalvolunteers@stanthonyshrine.org or
Fr. Tom Conway at 617-426-0623.

Mass Cards for Fathers

Day (June 19) are available
for $10 each. You may
purchase one on our online
store, at the front desk in
the first floor lobby, or by
calling Br. Daniel Murray,
OFM at 617-542-6440
extension 250.

St. Anthony Shrine & Ministry Center

REGULAR EVENTS

Monday
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed) 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday
Seniors Craft Group 10:30 a.m.
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon

Wednesday
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.) 11:45 a.m.
Womens Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m.
Grupo Hispano de Oracion 4:00 p.m.
Mass in Spanish 5:15 p.m.
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.) 5:45 p.m.

Thursday
S.L.A.A Meeting Noon
Rosary Prayer Group 12:30 p.m.
Mens Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday) 5:00 p.m.
A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting)
5:45 p.m.

Saturday
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30 a.m.
Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.) Noon
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.
Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.

Sunday
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m.
20s/30s Young Adults Bible Study (2nd & 4th Sun.) 11:00 a.m.
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m.
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m.

Baptismal Announcement: We are happy to welcome

Mass and Confession schedules can be found online at

www.stanthonyshrine.org and on cards in the first floor lobby.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Third Sunday Social: Sunday, May 15th 11:15 a.m. brunch at Emmets Pub.
Everyone in their 20s/30s is welcome. Reservations required. RSVP to
sas20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org
Bible Study: Sunday, May 22nd 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (John 16: 12-15)

Please Pray for the Upcoming Mission Trips

into our faith community Diego Daniel Connolly, son of Ana and
Daniel Connolly, who will be baptized at the 12:30 p.m. Mass next
Sunday, May 22. May God bless Diego and his family.

On May 12th Br. John Aherne, OFM traveled to South Africa

where he will b e leading a 2-week mission trip with students
from various Franciscan Universities and Colleges.

Second Collection May 21 & 22

On May 21st Br. Paul O'Keeffe, OFM will be leading another

mission trip to Cuba with worshipers from the Shrine and
students from various Franciscan Universities and Colleges.

2nd collection on May 21 & 22 will go to support St.

Anthony Shrines building maintenance & equipment.

SENIORS PROGRAM
May Calendar

Wednesdays
10:00 am Mass
10:30 am Light exercise/stretching
11:00 am Activity or Presentation
12:00 Noon Lunch

May 18th Presentation: Awakening

to Beauty, by Patricia Fazzone

May 25th Presentation: Secrets of St.

Patricks Cathedral, by Br. Daniel
Murray, OFM

Please join the friars and staff in praying for safe and fruitful
trips for Br. John, Br. Paul, and our worshipers!

Seniors at Arch Street

June 22nd Excursion (9am 6:30pm)

Butterflies and Candles

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

9:00am Depart the Shrine

11:30am Tour Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory
1:30pm Lunch at Hu-Ke-Lau Restaurant
3pm Yankee Candle Visit (make your own candle)
4:30pm Depart for the Shrine

Cost: $55 per person. Includes round-trip bus transport,

lunch, butterfly tour, and make-your-own candle.
Questions: Call Fr. Barry Langley, OFM at: 617-542-6440 ext 241.