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, May 12 – Friday, May 18, 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
Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 13, 2018
Happy Mother’s Day!
The second reading today is from the First Letter of John. It emphasizes the importance of love. It is a
coincidence that we listen to this Gospel on the same day that we (in the United States) celebrate Mother’s
Day. For many of us, our mother gave us our first profound experience of love. We pray in thanksgiving
today for all mothers, living and deceased. May their good example continue to inspire us toward
generosity, affection and other-centeredness.
The friars and the staff of the Shrine are very pleased to announce this year’s Pope Francis Award
Awardee: Regina L. Quinlan-Doherty, retired Justice of the Superior Court in Massachusetts. She has had
a very distinguished career, has led an exemplary life of service in Church and the community, and fully
appreciates the Shrine’s social justice ministries. Congratulations, Judge Quinlan-Doherty!

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

Food Center Volunteers Needed

Mother’s Day
We are looking for two people on Thursdays
and/or Saturdays from 9am to 12noon to help
Mass Cards
with the set up (some lifting required) and are still available
distribution of food to clients of our online and at the
Franciscan Food Center. Information Booth
If you are interested, please email: in the 1st floor lobby of
volunteer@stanthonyshrine.org the Shrine.

Weekday Rosary Group

Thursdays at 12:30 pm in the1st Floor
Church
(By the Mary, Mother of God Statue)

2nd Collection on May 12th and 13th

The 2 collection on May 12 th and 13th will go to
nd

support The Franciscan Food Center

at St. Anthony Shrine.

With Father's Day just around the

corner, please check out the
Father's Day Mass Cards
we have available on our website:
https://stanthonyshrine.org/store/
 THE FRANCISCAN CHALLENGE
Q & A’s

Who lives in Holy Name Province?

There are 325 Franciscan Friars in Holy Name Province serving the people
of God in a wide variety of settings – colleges, parishes, urban ministry
centers and diverse social ministries along the East Coast. Today we
continue the mission of Saint Francis to make the Gospel message come
alive in our contemporary world. We live in cities, suburbs and rural
areas. Our backgrounds are diverse and our ministries are varied; most of
us serve in pastoral roles, while others work in education, social
ministry, administration and manual trades.

What is the mission of the Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province?

The core of Franciscanism is in the living out of the Gospel of Jesus
Christ within the Church according to the rule of life proposed and
observed by Saint Francis of Assisi to preach this message to every
creature. This is our purpose and mission.

Our message is very simple:

God loves each of us totally and unconditionally.

What makes the Franciscan Friars different?

The Franciscan Friars have always been thought of as “of the people and
with the people”. Living in community is a core value and often helps the
Friars to put things in a more “down to earth” perspective. The Friars
never see themselves as better than anyone, and therefore they are not
usually judgmental and are very accepting of everyone, those who are in
the faith community and those who are not.

All Are Welcome is the usual core of Franciscan hospitality.

Mary, Mother of God

Annual Candles
Show your devotion to our Blessed Mother and ask her to intercede for your special intentions.
Choose to light your candle in Devotion to Mary, Mother of God; in Honor of a Living Loved One;
in Loving Memory of a Deceased Loved One; or for Your Own Special Intentions.
As a beacon of faith, hope, and love, your candle will illuminate the heart and soul of all those who enter our sacred space at
the Shrine. It will capture the heart of all those who kneel before her. It will burn round the clock for one year. The Franciscan Friars of the
Shrine will also pray for your intentions.
Only a limited number of candles are available.
Candles for the upcoming year must be purchased by Sunday, May 13th (Mother’s Day).
To reserve your candle, please request an order form by contacting
Ariana Green at: agreen@stanthonyshrine.org or by phone 617-542-6440 ext 232.
Donation: $300 per year from May 1, 2018 – May 1, 2019.
Regular Schedule of Mass and Confession Times at
St. Anthony Shrine UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
Mass Schedule YOUNG ADULTS
Saturday Mass: 12 PM Wednesday, 5/23 @ 6:15 PM at Uno Due Go next door to the Shrine: Being
Saturday Vigil Masses: 4 PMn (4:15 PM 1st Fl. Church), 5:30 PMn a Catholic Young Adult in 2018. We will have a BYO dinner and discussion
Sunday Masses: 6 AM, 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10 AMn, 11:15 AMn, on issues that affect young adults – managing work and prayer life, dating
12:00 PMn (Spanish Mass-1st Fl. Church), 12:30 PMn, 4 PMn, 5:30 PMn and relationships and exploring faith. Members of our young adult planning
Weekday Masses: 6 AM, 7 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 5:15 PM committee will lead this discussion.
Additional Wednesday Mass: 10 AM Sunday, 5/27 @ 2:15 PM: Volunteer at the Cambridge Rehabilitation and
Please note: The 5:15 PM Mass on Wednesday is in Spanish.
Nursing Center (8 Dana Street, Central Sq. T Stop in Cambridge) This is a
Holy Day Mass Schedule: great, on-going project where members can extend their time and talents to
St. PM
Vigil: 4:15 PM, 5:15 Anthony Shrine
Holy Day: 6 AM, 7 AM, 8 AM, 11:45 AM, the residents of the Center while going to Mass. We are scheduled to help
100 Arch Street, Boston, MAPM
12:30 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:15 02110 set up Mass, do the readings and responsorial psalm, lead songs and
Legal Holiday Mass Schedule: 8 AM, 10 AM (nMusic Masses)
617-542-6440 www.stanthonyshrine.org provide companionship.
Wednesday, 5/30 @ 7 PM at 710 Tavern in Central Square,
Confession Schedule Cambridge: Bible Study on Tap! We will discuss the 6/3 Gospel over a BYO
Weekday Confessions (Except Wednesday): 10 AM–2 PM, 4–5:30 PM dinner/ drinks/ appetizers. No Bible or Bible Study experience required. All
Wednesday Confessions: 6:30–8 AM, 10 AM–2 PM, 4–5:30 PM materials will be provided to you. RSVP required.
Saturday Confessions: 10 AM–4 PM
SAS20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org
Sunday Confessions: 1:30–3 PM
Holy Day Confession Schedule: Follows schedule above.
Legal Holiday Confession Schedule: 8:30–10 AM
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REGULAR EVENTS
Monday
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m. Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed) 5:45 p.m.
A Catholic ministry for parents whose children of any age
Tuesday
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon have died by any cause, no matter how long ago
Wednesday Losing a child under any circumstance is horrific. Focusing
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.) See web
on the spirituality of the grieving process can help
SA Meeting (Open Meeting), Auditorium Foyer
Seniors Program
7:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
tremendously. Please join us. All are welcome.
Women’s Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed)
Grupo Hispano de Oracion
12:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.)
Mass in Spanish
4:00 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
At St. Anthony Shrine, Boston, MA
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.)
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting)
5:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
One-Day Spiritual Retreat
Thursday
August 4, 2018
St. Augustine Group (S.L.A.A.) Meeting
Rosary Prayer Group
Noon
12:30p.m.
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Men’s Cursillo Reunion Group (1st and 3rd Thursday)
Men’s Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday)
1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Ongoing One-Hour Retreats
Lectura y reflexión del evangelio
A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting)
5:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
First Sunday of Every Month
Friday
For more information, call (617) 542-8057
SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m. Or visit www.emfgp.org
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.

Saturday
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30 a.m. SENIORS PROGRAM - MAY CALENDAR
Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.) Noon
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 16th
Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.
Rosary Prayer Group 3:30p.m. 10:00 am Mass
Sunday 10:30 am Light refreshments/coffee
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m.
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m. 11:00 am Senior Fitness Exercises 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. 12:00 Noon Lunch

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