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, September 22 — Friday, September 29, 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
Sunday September 23, 2018
The Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Welcome to St. Anthony Shrine! With a $5.6 million annual budget, an 11-story building, and a mission
which focuses on helping people who are on the margins of society and Church, both the City of Boston
and the non-profit community recognize St. Anthony Shrine as a significant provider of social services in
the Downtown Crossing neighborhood of Boston. Many of the programs here at the Shrine are open to
people of all faiths. With regard to our programs which holistically meet the needs of the human person,
here some of the team leaders and their respective responsibilities:
Anthony Andreottola, Director of the Fr. Mychal Judge Recovery Center. Individual and group
counseling sessions, substance abuse recovery, 12-step groups including AA, Sex Addicts Anonymous,
and Overeaters Anonymous. 617-542-6440 ext. 183
Mary Ann Ponti, Director of Outreach Programs, including Health Clinic for Homeless Women, the Food
Center (groceries), the Veterans Program, and the Kids Program. The Health Clinic is in partnership with
BHCHP. Mary Ann is extremely knowledgeable about the downtown homeless demographic and the
resources available to them. 617-542-6440 ext. 258
Andrea Caputo of BHCHP is the Director of Shrine’s Health Clinic for Homeless Women. 617-542-6440 ext. 118
David Nolan, Peer Counselor for people who are recovering from sexual abuse. In this time when this
difficult topic is making news in Church and society, David is our terrific go-to resource on this issue.
dnolan@stanthonyshrine.org
Fr. Joe Quinn, OFM, Director of our LGBTQ group. Fr. Joe is the wildly popular heart and soul of
this group at the Shrine. You walked underneath “All Are Welcome” banners upon entering the Shrine.
jquinn@stanthonyshrine.org
Br. Paul O’Keeffe, OFM, Director of the Counseling Center. Daniel Alfaro and Han Bertrand both work
for Br. Paul in the Counseling Center. People come to psychotherapy for a variety of reasons: Anxiety,
depression, loss, addictions, family crisis, etc...All of these reasons provide us with opportunities to reach
inside ourselves and create something new out of our struggles. The goal of all psychotherapy is to foster
sustained emotional growth and resolutions to issues that prevent us from enjoying a happy and fulfilled
life. At St. Anthony counseling office, we strive to walk with people in their sorrows and the challenges
they face in life. 617-542-6440 ext. 103
Diane Monaghan works with parents who are grieving the loss of a child’s death, of any age, for any
reason. 617-542-8057
Matt Pastore. English as a Second Language Program, a new offering at the Shrine. mpastore@
stanthonyshrine.org
Carol Mitchell, Director of Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Companionship programs. cmitchell@
stanthonyshrine.org
We regularly have graduate-student interns with us. Claudia Dupre works in the Michael Judge
Recovery Center and Rachel Dunlap works in Pastoral Ministry at the Shrine.
We have a significant social media presence. Visit us at stanthonyshrine.org or follow us on Facebook.
One popular item on our social media is our Lazarus Program, Shrine funerals for the homeless
population of Boston. We are continually looking to build new partnerships with non-profit, for-profit, or
governmental groups interested in helping the populations that we serve. If you have any ideas for new
partnerships, my email is tconway@stanthonyshrine.org.
Thank you for your support!

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director
 Information Booth Update
We are pleased to announce that the Information Booth in the 1st floor lobby of St. Anthony Shrine is open seven days a
week with the following hours:
● Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
● Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:50 p.m.
● Sunday: 9:05 a.m. – 4:50 p.m.
You can purchase Mass/Novena cards, music CD’s of The Arch Street Band, and Dated Masses at the Info Booth, as well
as obtain general information about the Shrine.
The Information Booth staff can be reached at 617-542-6440 extension 100.
The Info Booth is staffed by:
Br. Tony LoGalbo, OFM Brother Tony is a native of Buffalo, N.Y. He entered the Franciscan Order in 1964 and made
his Solemn Profession of Vows in 1971. He has a Master’s Degree in Library Science from the
University of Denver and a Master’s Degree in Christian Spirituality from Creigton University.
He has served as Librarian at the Washington Theological Union and the Franciscan Institute
at St. Bonaventure University. He has ministered as a Spiritual Director and Formation
Director, Missionary in Brazil, and Spiritual Assistant for the Secular Franciscans.
Andrea Samba Andrea works in passenger customer service at Logan Airport and was a Certified Nurse
Assistant at The Residence in Swampscott, an assisted living and memory care facility. She is
attending North Shore Community College and Pathway to Salem State studying Hospitality
and Tourism. She has a Bachelors degree in Accounting from University Omar Bongo
Libreville Gabon.
Jessica Vozella Jessica graduated from The College of the Holy Cross in 2017, where she majored in
Religious Studies and French. She was formerly a summer intern at the Shrine in 2016. After
graduation, she worked in Los Angeles, CA for St. Joseph Center. In addition to helping out in
the Info Booth, Jessica will be working in the Administrative offices of the Shrine.

Dao Vu Dao is originally from Vietnam. She comes from a background in banking and spent many
years as a bank teller. She is making a career change and is interested in working for non-profit
organizations and is very excited to be working for the Catholic Church!

DATED MASSES
Still Available for Sept & Oct
Our Franciscan Food Center celebrates 10 years of serving those in need!
We are profoundly grateful to everyone who has supported our Food Center
these past ten years. Our dedicated volunteers, benefactors, employees and There are a number of Masses
friars who had a vision ten years ago and all those who continue to support still available for
this program are invited to an anniversary celebration.
Join us for a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, September 30 at 10am. September
The celebration will continue with brunch in the Franciscan Food Center. and October 2018
Brunch will be served from 11am – 12:30pm. All are welcome.
To select a Mass, please visit
the Information Booth in the 1st
floor lobby, whi ch is staffed
Lazarus Ministry during weekend Masses and
Funeral Mass Announcement also from 9am to 4:30pm
weekdays (excluding holidays)
Wednesday, September 26, at 10 a.m. in the 2nd floor church or call Br. Daniel Murray, OFM
for Mr. Ezequiel Mendez. All are welcome to attend. at ext 250.
Regular Schedule of Mass and Confession Times at Franciscan Missionary Union presents….
St. Anthony Shrine Israel: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
With Optional 4-Night Jordan Post Tour Extension
May 27 – June 4, 2019

For more information contact Brother Paul O'Keeffe

St. Anthony Shrine
(240) 393-0532
pokeeffe@thefranciscans.org

Second Collections
REGULAR EVENTS
Monday The Second Collection on September 22-23 is for the
Medical Clinic for Homeless Women and the Second
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed) 5:45 p.m.
Tuesday Collection on September 29-30 is for the Arch Street
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon Band. Thank you for your generosity.
Wednesday
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.) See web
SA Meeting (Open Meeting), Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
Seniors Program (On break in August)
Women’s Spiritual Reflection Grp (2nd &4th Wed.)
10:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m. SENIORS PROGRAM
Grupo Hispano de Oracion
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.)
4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
Mass in Spanish 5:15 p.m.
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.) 5:30 p.m.

Wednesdays
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
Thursday

10:00 a.m. Mass

St. Augustine Group (S.L.A.A.) Meeting Noon
Rosary Prayer Group 12:30 p.m.
Men’s Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday)
10:30 a.m. Refreshments and Exercise
5:00 p.m.
Lectura y reflexión del evangelio 5:30 p.m.
A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
Friday 11:00 a.m. Presentation
12:00 Noon Lunch
SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
Saturday
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30 a.m.

SEPT 26th Bus Trip:

Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.) Noon
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.
Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.)
Lake Winnipesaukee, NH
1:00 p.m.
Rosary Prayer Group 3:30 p.m.
Sunday
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun) 11:00 a.m.
Healing Service (2nd Sun.)
*Information on bus trip in Shrine lobby.
1:30 p.m.
Nurses Together in Healing Ministry (1st Sun.) 1:00 p.m.
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55 p.m.
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m.

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