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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, December 18, 2021 – Friday, January 14, 2022

Greccio, Italy. Site of the first Nativity Scene, staged by St. Francis of Assisi on Christmas Eve 1223.

Telephone: 617-542-6440
Prayer Request Line: 857-206-7209
The Good Word: 617-542-0502
Text-to-Give text “DONATE” to: 617-712-2233

December 19, 2021
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Greetings of Peace.

The Shrine church schedule is deviating from the norm over the next few weeks, so I thought that I would
walk through our calendar in the space below.

Saturday, December 18. The beginning of the Archdiocesan Mask Mandate. We ask you wear a mask in
all public areas of the Shrine. This mask requirement continues until January 17.

Thursday, December 23. The 12:05 Mass is moved from the second floor to the first floor on this day, to
allow the second floor church to be decorated. We could still use more volunteers to help with the
decorations. Please contact Fr. Jay Woods if you would like to be a volunteer decorator on this day. His
email is jwoods@stanthonyshrine.org

Friday, December 24. We open at 5:30am. Mass for Friday of the Fourth Week of Advent is at 6am, 7am
and 12:05pm. Confessions are on the first floor from 11am to 1pm. We have three Masses on Christmas
Eve. Masses will be at 4pm, 5:15pm and 6:30pm. The Arch Street Band will play at all three Christmas Eve
Masses. All Masses on this day are in English, and are in the second-floor church. The Shrine closes at
7:30pm.

Saturday, December 25. Merry Christmas! The Shrine opens at 9am. The Shrine has one Mass today, at
10am, in English, with the Arch Street Band. No confessions on this day. The Shrine closes at 11am.

Sunday, December 26. This is the Feast of the Holy Family. We will have the regular Mass schedule on
this day, with Masses at 7am, 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am, and 4pm, all on the second floor. Confessions from
3pm to 4pm in the first floor. In addition, on this day, we will have a 4pm Mass in Spanish in the first floor
church.

Friday, December 31. Masses at 6am, 7am, and 12:05pm celebrate the The Sixth Day in the Octave of
Christmas. The 5:15pm Mass on this day will celebrate the Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother
of God.

Saturday, January 1, 2022. The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. The Shrine opens at 9am. There
will be one Mass at 10am. The Shrine closes for the day at 11am.

Sunday, January 2. The Epiphany of the Lord. We will have the regular Mass schedule on this day,
with Masses at 7am, 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am, and 4pm, all on the second floor. Confessions from 3pm
to 4pm in the first floor. In addition, on this day, we will have a 4pm Mass in Spanish in the first floor
church.

Monday, January 17. The Archdiocesan Mask Mandate is scheduled to end. This day has a shortened
schedule, due to the Martin Luther King holiday. Mass is at 12:05, and confessions are from 11am to 1pm.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

We’re hiring! The Shrine is currently looking for a part-time Sacristan to serve on weekday afternoons.
If you are interested, please email hr@stanthonyshrine.org with the subject “Sacristan”. Thank you!
 A Christmas Reflection
~ by Fr. Tom

During the Christmas season, the theme of vulnerability comes to mind in three ways.

Here at the Shrine, we regularly see vulnerable people at our Rita A. DiMento Women’s Medical Clinic and our
Franciscan Food Center. The poor struggle with things that we take for granted, such as keeping warm and clean and
staying hydrated and healthy. We are regularly reminded of the income disparity in our neighborhood and I am
profoundly grateful for all that you do to help us assist the poor.

The ongoing pandemic is the second vulnerability on our minds. This contagious disease has been a significant point
of reflection on our fundamental interconnectedness. The randomness of whom the disease affects is troubling to a
culture that craves organization and predictability.

The third type of vulnerability is the Nativity, in which vulnerable parents have a baby. Jesus comes into the world not
in some grandiose way, but in a cold, dark manger. God loves us so much that He is willing to share in our humanity.
We come to understand God when we become more fully aware of that humanity: in our thoughts and feelings,
strengths and vulnerabilities, hopes and dreams. Most of all, we come to understand God by imitating the love of
Jesus.

As we prepare to celebrate our Savior’s humble entrance into this world, please know that the friars at St. Anthony
Shrine pray that the Christ Child’s presence and infinite love continue to shine on you and yours.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas 2021 Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24th

Masses at 4pm 5:15pm and 6:30pm
The Shrine is open from 5:30am to 7:30pm.

Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25th

Mass at 10am
The Shrine is open from 9am to 11am. No Confessions and no Vigil Mass for Sunday, Dec 26th.

Sunday, December 26th
Regular Sunday schedule. Masses at:
7am Haitian Creole/French (1st floor) and 7am English (2nd floor), 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am and 4pm
The Shrine is open from 6:30am to 5pm.


 St. Anthony Shrine
Comparative Statement of Revenues and Expenses

July 1 to November 30, 2021, comparative to the same period in 2020
Dollar figures rounded to the nearest thousand

July 1 to July 1 to Percent

Nov 30 Nov 30 Dollar Incr (Decr)

2021 2020 Incr (Decr) From Prior


Ordinary Income/Expense Year

Income
Collections 197,000 30,000 167,000 557
Fundraising Income 1,531,000 805,000 726,000 90
Program Income 28,000 49,000 (21,000) (43)
Wills & Bequests 7,000 288,000 (281,000) (98)
Other Income 1,000 1,000 0 0
Interest Earned 14,000 24,000 (10,000) (42)
Total Income 1,778,000 1,197,000 581,000 49
Expense

HNP-Support & Other Expenses 66,000 44,000 22,000 50
Collections Disbursed 3,000 0 3,000

Friary Expense 543,000 628,000 (85,000) (14)
Development Expenses 296,000 114,000 182,000 160
Facilities Expenses 168,000 91,000 77,000 85
General & Administrative 63,000 69,000 (6,000) (9)
Professional Expenses 113,000 73,000 40,000 55
Program Expenses 30,000 53,000 (23,000) (43)
Salaries & Related Expenses 543,000 364,000 179,000 49
Depreciation & Amortization Exp 137,000 134,000 3,000 2
Total Expense 1,962,000 1,570,000 392,000 25

Net Ordinary Income (184,000) (373,000) 189,000

Other Income/Expense

Other Income

Temporary Restricted Income 192,000 52,000 140,000 269
Asset Management Fees (2,000) (7,000) 5,000 (71)
Realized Gain (Loss) - Shrine 74,000 383,000 (309,000) (81)
Unrealized Gain (loss) (75,000) 4,000 (79,000) (1,975)
Total Other Income 189,000 432,000 (243,000) (56)
Net Income 5,000 59,000 (54,000)


Notes:
Please direct questions or observations to Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM, at tconway@stanthonyshrine.org

Are you hearing the call to be a Eucharistic Minister? Do you feel filled by the Spirit to proclaim the Word of God?
We have a particular need for both Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors at the early morning Masses.
Serving in the lay ministry here at the Shrine is an experience like no other. Doing so deepens your faith, expands your
understanding of the Mass, and can lead to friendships with incredible people. If you’re interested, send an email to:
Fred Brown at fbrown@stanthonyshrine.org
 Schedule effective through March 1, 2022

SHRINE OPEN HOURS
Monday and Thursday: 5:30am to 7pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 5:30am to 1pm
Saturday: 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Sunday: 6:30am to 5pm

LOBBY INFORMATION BOOTH HOURS
Monday through Friday: 9am to 1pm
Saturday: 3pm to 6:30pm
Sunday: 9am to 1pm

MASS SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday: 6am, 7am and 12:05pm
Saturday: 4pm in Spanish (1st Floor) and English (2nd Floor) ♫ and 5:30pm ♫
Sunday: 7am in Haitian Creole/French (1st Floor) and English (2nd Floor)
8:30am ♫, 10am ♫, 11:30am ♫ and 4pm ♫
♫ Music with The Arch Street Band

CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday: 11am to 1pm
Saturday: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Sunday: 3pm to 4pm

MASKS REQUIRED as of December 18, 2021.
Social distancing and capacity limits will be followed according to CDC, State and Archdiocesan guidelines.

Solemnity of
December 9, 2021
corona@rcab.org Mary, Mother of God

January 1st


From the Pandemic Response Team: 5:15pm Vigil Mass
Friday, December 31st
In the light of spiking numbers of new COVID cases and the likely increase in
those numbers in the upcoming holiday season, Cardinal Seán is mandating
that throughout the archdiocese all people attending public Masses, including Saturday
weddings and funerals, wear masks. This mandate takes effect the weekend January 1, 2022
of December 18/19, 2021, and expires on January 17, 2022. Shrine Open 9am –
11am
Mass celebrants, deacons, readers, servers, choir members, and
instrumentalists, should all wear masks except when they are speaking.
Mass at 10am for the
Solemnity of Mary
Children under the age of five are not required to wear masks. Children under
the age of two should not wear masks.

In addition, all churches must continue to provide a designated area in which

social distancing is respected for those who want to use it.

Parishes should have masks available for people inasmuch as possible, as

some people attending especially on Christmas may not be expecting to need
masks.

Questions about the implementation of this policy should be requested

to corona@rcab.org

 Year End Giving 2021

We are profoundly grateful to each of you who supported our mission during this calendar year. It has been a
challenging year, as we learned to reopen safely. Your philanthropic gifts are a beacon of hope to those who
thirst for compassion, charity, friendship, or an overall sense of welcome. Thank you for making a difference.

As the end of the year approaches, we invite you to consider making a tax-deductible gift to the Shrine. There
are a number of ways to make this gift.


1. Cash/check - may be given in person or via the U.S mail. Please note that the gift must be
postmarked by December 31 to be counted for a 2021 tax deduction.

Checks are made payable to: St. Anthony Shrine

Mail to: St. Anthony Shrine
Maryanne Rooney-Hegan
Director of Development
100 Arch Street
Boston, MA 02110

2. Credit card: Make a gift on line with a credit card at stanthonyshrine.org (“GIVE” button)
Or visit the 1st or 2nd floor lobby kiosks to make a donation by credit card.

3. Donor Advised Fund

4. Gifts of appreciated stock – contact Maryanne Rooney-Hegan at 617-778-1645.

5. IRA Charitable Rollover – If you or someone you know is 70 ½ or older and has a traditional Individual
Retirement Account (IRA), you can use your required minimum distribution to support the Shrine
through a Charitable Rollover gift. Contact the administrator of your plan, direct them to send your
distribution as a charitable roll over, and they will send it directly to the Shrine. Please notify Maryanne
Rooney-Hegan at 617-778-1645 of your intent.

6. Matching Gifts – A corporate matching gift is a tremendous way to increase your personal gift to the
Shrine. We encourage you to take advantage of your employer’s matching gift program.

“FRIAR FOCUS”
Live from Arch Street

Be sure to check out our new, weekly
livestream program on YouTube!

Hosted on Tuesdays by Fr. Frank Sevola, OFM Guardian
each week explores a new topic with a different Friar,
staff member or Shrine constituent.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel ShrineBoston for alerts

on new programming and to watch former episodes.

 The LGBTQ Ministry of St Anthony Shrine
Next monthly meeting will be held on
Sunday, January 16 after the 4pm Mass.
The topic we will discuss is the Catholic Church and
social justice. 2nd Floor Classroom.

“Please join us.”
Fr. Jay Woods, OFM, Director of LGBTQ Ministry

AA Meeting Schedule
at St. Anthony Shrine

Mondays 5:45pm – 6:45pm

AA 12 Step/12 Traditions Closed Meeting

Tuesdays 12pm – 1pm

AA Open Discussion Meeting

Thursdays 5:45pm – 6:45pm

AA Big Book Meeting

All meetings are held in the Auditorium
(Basement) Foyer, unless otherwise noted.
Questions, please call Br. Daniel Murray, OFM at
617-542-6440 ext 250.

Women’s Spiritual Reflection Group

meets twice monthly on the 2nd & 4th
Wednesdays at 12:30pm.

If you are interested in joining this group,
please contact: Carol O’Brien
at 617-542-6440 ext 120.

Looking for a last-minute Christmas gift?

Please visit Br. Sebastian Tobin, OFM

and Br. Paul Bourque, OFM on Sundays
in the 1st floor lobby from 8am to 1pm
for handmade leather goods and
knitwear.




Young Adult group meeting

Sunday, January 23rd
After the 10am Mass
(10:45am)
nd
2 Floor Classroom
Br. James

Fr. Jay
Bro. Paul


Br. John

The Fr. Mychal Judge Recovery Center

at St. Anthony Shrine
We provide counseling for individuals and
families seeking support to recover from alcohol,
drugs and other addictive behaviors.
We are currently available for in person and
online sessions. For more information or to
schedule an appointment please contact
Anthony Andreottola at 781-526-3679
or aandreottola@stanthonyshrine.org

100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110

www.stanthonyshrine.org
Telephone: 617-542-6440 Prayer Request Line: 857-206-7209 The Good Word: 617-542-0502 Text GIVE to: 617-712-2233