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.

Telephone: 617-542-6440 Prayer Request Line: 617-553-4100 The Good Word: 617-542-0502

August 21st, 2016

Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Greetings of peace,
This weekend we hear from the Gospel of Luke: For behold, some are last who will be first,
and some are first who will be last.
The reversal-of-fortune theme plays itself out over and over again in terms of our Catholic
spirituality. St. Paul tells us that there is strength in weakness. Spiritual strength expresses itself in
darkness, in quiet, and in peacefulness. A brash, loud, flashy victory has nothing to do with the Spirit.
The most holy people we all know are not the ones who wield the most power, but rather the people
who dont have power and are accepting of that situation. Its a wonderful irony of life that a person
on her deathbed holds terrific power: we wait for what she says and we remember her words.
In twelve-step work, its when the person acknowledges complete powerlessness over a disease that
one begins to recover. In sports, a bad team quickly realizes the only chance they have is when the
other team gets over-confident, doesnt take its opponent seriously, and then lets its guard down. Look
around: you will see death-and-resurrection themes all around you.
This weekend we say good-bye to Fr. Dan Horan, OFM. Fr. Dan is a remarkably talented author,
teacher, scholar, athlete and social media guru. We especially thank him for his terrific work leading
the annual weekend retreats for the 20s/30s Young Adults group at the Shrine. As he takes his new
position on the faculty at the Chicago Theological Union, we wish him all the best. You can continue
to follow him on Facebook... be one of his 51,000 followers there! (Yes, 51,000. Not a typo.)

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director
2016 Labor Day Raffle
Tickets - $15 each
Booklet (8 tickets) - $100

Drawing on September 4th 6:30 pm

in the Shrine Lobby
1st Prize..$10,000
2nd Prize.........$3,000
3rd Prize...$2,000
4th Prize................2 Round Trip tickets on JetBlue Airways
All proceeds support the ministries of the Shrine
Tickets may be found at the front desk
or by calling (617) 542-6440.

Second Collection August 27th & 28th

nd

2 collection August 27th & 28th will go to support

The LGBTQ Spirituality Ministry

Join us for two days of fun and gambling!
Trip to Foxwoods Casino!
$20 per person includes Casino Package of
$10 meal voucher & $10 for bets

Trip to Mohegan Sun!

$30 per person includes Casino Package of
$15 meal voucher and $15 for bets
at select tables
Limited seats available get your registration in early!!
For more information please see the flyers in the lobby.
Questions, contact Fr. Barry Langley, OFM
at (617) 778-1329

Seniors at Arch Street

Fall Foliage Cruise
Lake Winnipesaukee, NH
Wednesday, October 5
Mass at St. Charles Church, Meredith, NH
Cruise & Lunch Buffet on MS Mt. Washington
on Lake Winnipesaukee
Ice Cream Sundae Buffet at Kellerhaus &
Christmas Tree Shop

The LGBTQ Spirituality Group of

St. Anthony Shrine

LGBTQ Spirituality Group is a community of faith where

people are provided the opportunity to explore and express
their Catholic Christian spirituality and grow in hope with
one another, through shared experiences. We strive to
complement the faith dimensions of the wider Catholic
assembly of St. Anthony Shrine in four specific ways:
1. Prayer, 2. Sacraments, 3. Community, and 4. Service, thus
providing integration within the wider community of faith.
As Franciscans, we continue the long-standing ministry of
our founder, St. Francis of Assisi, who always reached out to
those on the margins of the community and welcomed them
with uncompromising love and acceptance. From the
writings of St. Francis' Letter to All the Faithful, "In that love
which is God, I Brother Francis, the least of your servants,
beg and implore all those to whom this letter comes, to hear
these words of our Lord Jesus Christ in a spirit of humility
and love, putting them into practice will all gentleness and
observing them perfectly. May God bless all those who
welcome those who have experienced marginalization in
society and church. Here at St. Anthony Shrine we strive
daily to put into action the commitment of our founder:

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Cost: $65 per person

Includes Cruise, Lunch, Sundae & Bus

8 am 6:15 pm
RAIN OR SHINE
Please see the flyer in the lobby for registration.
Questions, contact Fr. Barry Langley, OFM
at (617) 778-1329
Dont forget!
The kiosk in the lobby is staffed to:

Prepare Mass cards

Supply General
information

Arrange for dated masses

Accept monetary
donations

Stop by next time youre in the Shrine!

Hours of operation:
Monday Friday 9:00 am 4:45 pm
Saturday Sunday 9:30 am 5:00 pm

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
One-Hour Retreat 1st Sunday of the Month
Shrine Auditorium Classroom after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

Go to www.emfgp.org
Or call Diane, Pauls Mother, at 617-542-8057

The Grief Ministry Support Group,

Will begin on Monday, August 29, at 5:30 pm.
There is still one place available in the group.
Please email Fr. Joe Quinn, OFM at
jquinn@stanthonyshrine.org to register.

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:

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Shrine
Vigil: 4:15 PM, St.
5:15 PM
Holy Day: 6 AM,
7 AM, 8 AM, 11:45 AM,
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8 AM, 10 AM
(nMusic Masses)
Legal Holiday
Mass Schedule:
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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UPCOMING
EVENTS
8/31: Back by popular demand the Examen! An Ignatian
prayer which helps us reflect upon our day, identify our
blessings and ways in which we can live a life which
brings us closer to God. 6-6:30 pm.
9/10: Boston Heart Walk. Please sign up to be on Team
St. Anthony Shrine for this 1-6 mile walk to raise
awareness of cardiovascular disease. The link can be
found our Facebook page, or email
sas20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org for registration info. The
walk begins at 10 am.
9/18: Laudato Si presented by the Sisters of St. Joseph.
11-11:45 am in the 2nd floor classroom.
9/25: Bible study and brunch at Uno Due Go (next door to
the Shrine.) 11 am - 12:30 pm.

REGULAR EVENTS
Monday
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed)

12:15 p.m.
5:45 p.m.

Tuesday
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting)
Mens Cursillo Reunion Group

Noon
5:15 p.m.

Wednesday
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.)
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.)
Womens Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed)
Grupo Hispano de Oracion
Mass in Spanish
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.)
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Closed Meeting)
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.)

All Masses
See web
12:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
5:45 p.m.

Thursday
S.L.A.A Meeting
Rosary Prayer Group
Mens Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday)
A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting)

Noon
12:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:45 p.m.

Friday
SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom

7:00 a.m.
12:15 p.m.

Saturday
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.)
Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.)
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.)
Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.)

10:30 a.m.
Noon
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.

Sunday
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.)
Healing Service
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.)

11:00 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:55 p.m.
3:00 p.m.

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September 18th11-11:45 am in the 2nd Floor Classroom

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