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Anthony Shrine
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, March 25 Friday, March 31, 2017

100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110

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

www.stanthonyshrine.org
March 26, 2017
Fourth Sunday of Lent

The first reading today is taken from the first book of Samuel. In it, we are reminded that God doesnt
judge by appearance or lofty stature, but instead looks into the heart. The liturgical season of Lent is a
great time to search our own heart. What is our disposition toward prayer? What are our motivations?
What do we see when we look at the prayer from our heart? C.S. Lewis said, I pray because I cant
help myself. I pray because Im helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time- waking
and sleeping. It doesnt change God- it changes me.
May all of us be changed because of our prayer from the heart this Lent

Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

Spend your weekday lunch break at the Shrine During Lent!

In addition to Traditional Stations of the Cross with Br. Daniel Murray, OFM on Tuesdays and Fridays at
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12:15pm in the 1 floor church and Rosary Prayer Group on Thursdays at 12:30 pm in the 1 floor church (by the
statue of Mary, Mother of God), we are offering the following Adult Ed programming at 12:15pm Tuesdays,
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Wednesdays and Thursdays as listed below, in the 2 floor classroom.

A Many Splendored Thing: An Introduction to the History of Christian Spirituality

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Tuesdays, March 7 May 2
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12:15 1:10pm in the 2 Floor Classroom

Reflecting on the Stations of the Cross The Power of Detachment Workshop

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Wednesday, March 8 - April 5 Thursdays, March 9 - April 13
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12:15 1:00pm in the 2 Floor Classroom 12:15 1:15pm in the 2 Floor Classroom

Stations of the Cross

For many years, St. Anthony Shrine has invited people to pray the Stations of the Cross on
Tuesdays and Fridays from 12:15 12:45pm. In more recent years, the number of attendees
has dwindled greatly.
Please let us know if you believe there are more convenient times to have this service. Please
indicate your preference.
[1] Keep same times and days
[2] Keep Fridays at 12:15pm, but change Tuesdays to 5:15pm
Please call Br. Daniel Murray at (617) 542 6440 Ext. 250 to let us know your thoughts.

Go green and never miss an issue!

If you are interested in learning more about a new
group in Boston called
A Faith that does Justice, led by Fr. Peter Gyves
SJ, please send an email with your name and phone
number to: AFTDJ@stanthonyshrine.org
http://www.faith-justice.org/
Register to receive an electronic copy of the Shrines weekly
bulletin, sent straight to your email. Simply go to our website at:
www.stanthonyshrine.org
and click on the button on our home page.
Insert your email address and you will begin receiving the
e-bulletin the following week!
 SENIORS PROGRAM Grief Ministry Support Group
Wednesdays Spring Sessions
10:00 am Mass
10:30 am Light exercise/stretching Tuesdays: April 18 - May 16 and May 23 [Mass
11:00 am Activity or Presentation of Remembrance], from 5:30 pm 7:00 pm.
12:00 Noon Lunch
St. Anthony Shrine offers a six-week consecutive
March Calendar grief support group for those who have a
loved one who has died.
29th: Trip to Foxwoods
Pre-Registration is absolutely necessary, because
enrollment in the group is limited. Please contact: Fr.
Joe Quinn, OFM at 617-542-6440 ext. #239 or at
jquinn@stanthonyshrine.org.

Did you know that you can make your weekly

offertory to the Shrine online whether you
come to the Shrine for Mass or not? By setting
up a secure online account through
ParishPay, you now have this capability.
ParishPay is a great way to make your weekly
offertory to the Shrine even when you are
away from home. By creating this account you
can sign in at any point in time and edit the
amount given and or what weeks you would
like to give. Please visit
https://www.parishpay.com to sign up!
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 a.m. Mass.
Go to www.emfgp.org Or call Diane, Pauls Mother, at 617-542-
8057.

Lenten Reflections
As we enter the Lenten Season, perhaps we might want to take a few moments in our busy schedules each day to reflect
upon what it is to be a Christian awaiting the Resurrection of the Lord. In the hope of aiding in that reflection, the
Worship Committee of St. Anthony Shrine offers the fruits of our search for online resources to assist in contemplating
what this season means.
http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/lent A site that offers multiple links to Ignatian resources for Lent
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Lent/ This is a site of the online ministry of Creighton
University with a rich selection of Lenten resources.
http://www.catholicfamilyfaith.org/lent.html Lenten resources for the whole family
http://www.bc.edu/church21/Lent1.html Boston College offers this site of many resources and references, including
some presentations open to the public.
http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/lenten-resources.html A wide variety of videos, prayers, and activities for
Lent
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/lent/ Offered by the United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops, this site is rich in many offerings.
https://40acts.org.uk/, http://www.loveyourstreets.org.uk/do1nicething-lent.html,
http://www.karenehman.com/2015/02/the-reverse-lent-challenge-dont-give-something-up-take-something-on/,
http://margaretfeinberg.com/lent-2017-40-day-bible-reading-challenge/ Each of the preceding sites provides specific
activities for each day of Lent.
https://cac.org/category/daily-meditations/ A Franciscan site that provides daily meditations throughout the year
 Regular Schedule of REGULAR EVENTS
Monday
Mass and Confession Times Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed)
12:15 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
at St. Anthony Shrine Tuesday
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon
Mass Schedule Wednesday
Saturday Mass: 12 PM Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses
Saturday Vigil Masses: 4 PMn (4:15 PM 1st Fl. Church), 5:30 PMn Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.) See web
Sunday Masses: 6 AM, 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10 AMn, 11:15 AMn, SA Meeting (Open Meeting), Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
12:00 PMn (Spanish Mass-1st Fl. Church), 12:30 PMn, 4 PMn, 5:30 PMn Seniors Program 10:30 a.m.
Weekday Masses: 6 AM, 7 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 5:15 PM Womens Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m.
Additional Wednesday Mass: 10 AM Grupo Hispano de Oracion 4:00 p.m.
Please note: The 5:15 PM Mass on Wednesday is in Spanish. Mass in Spanish 5:15 p.m.
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.) 5:30 p.m.
Holy Day Mass Schedule: A.A. Discussion Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
Vigil: 4:15 PM,St.
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Legal Holiday Mass Schedule: 8 AM, 10 AM Thursday
617-542-6440 www.stanthonyshrine.org(nMusic Masses) S.L.A.A Meeting Noon
Rosary Prayer Group
Confession Schedule 12:30p.m.
Weekday Confessions (Except Wednesday): 10 AM2 PM, 45:30 PM Mens Cursillo Reunion Group (1st and 3rd Thursday) 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday Confessions: 6:308 AM, 10 AM2 PM, 45:30 PM Mens Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday) 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Confessions: 10 AM4 PM Lectura y reflexin del evangelio 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Confessions: 1:303 PM A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
Holy Day Confession Schedule: Follows schedule above. Friday
Legal Holiday Confession Schedule: 8:3010 AM SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
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Saturday
Second Collection March 25 & 26 th th Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30 a.m.
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Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.) Noon
2 collection on March 25th and 26 will be used for flowers, Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.
particularly for the upcoming Holy Week and Easter season. Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.
Sunday
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m.
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m.
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55 p.m.
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR YOUNG ADULTS

3/26/17, 12 1:30pm (new time) Brunch-n-Bible Study at Uno Due
Go, next door to the Shrine. No bible or Bible study experience
needed
4/7/17 at 7pm: Community Meal at Bertuccis, Fanueil Hall. Lets get
together for the quintessential Lenten Friday meal pizza and pasta!
We have reservations for 10. Please email
sas20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org to reserve your spot.
Important Dates!
Lets Get Reading!! Skype Session with Fr. Dan Horan about his
latest book, God is not Fair and Other Reasons for Gratitude on
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Thursday, April 27 at 6:45pm in the 2 floor classroom.
Walk for Hunger, May 7: Join our team by registering at
http://support.projectbread.org/goto/sas20s30s
Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA) &
20s/30s Young Adults
Discerning Spirits
Thursday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Discerning Spirits is a unique tasting event where
local brewers, winemakers, and distillers will share
tastes of their products and discuss the discernment
process that led them to it. Partake in this special
event and learn more about CLA, a two-year
program that cultivates Ignatian spirituality and
leadership in young professionals in
their 20's and 30's.

For more information, please email: For more information and to purchase
sas20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org a ticket please contact Erin Donohue
at erindonohue@gmail.com or 857-225-0450.

100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110

Telephone: 617-542-6440 Prayer Request Line: 617-553-4100 The Good Word: 617-542-0502
www.stanthonyshrine.org