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.

FEBRUARY 2023

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
January 29, 2023
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time

As one hears stories of individual Catholic churches around the country, there is a fairly wide variety of
problems that they have to overcome: not enough money, not enough priests, etc. At the Shrine, we have
a problem that one doesn’t hear that much about it, and I would ask you to help us with it.
We have been unsuccessful in our attempts to recruit enough workers in the area of worship: those areas
which enable us to have Masses on weekends and weekdays. We are currently in serious need of the
following liturgical ministers: sacristans, lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, and acolytes. We need additional
people at both weekday and weekend Masses.
Sacristans manage all of the objects that need in order to have Mass: sacred vessels, books, linens,
vestments, as well as bread and wine to be consecrated. The Sacristan at the Shrine also supervises the
collection at Mass.
Lectors publicly proclaim readings from Holy Scripture, as well as the Prayer of the Faithful.
Eucharistic Ministers assist the presiding priest in distributing communion. Acolytes are Eucharistic
Ministers who assist the presider during the Liturgy of the Eucharist, that is, the second half of the Mass.
The Sacristan(s) position is a part-time hourly paid position. All other worship ministry roles are strictly
volunteer.
In terms of scheduling, please don’t feel that by volunteering you are going to be terribly burdened with a
great number of assignments. Ideally, we would like to have many people come forward to do this work.
(More volunteers and work very much divided and broadly distributed is “good church” and more what
official church documents from Vatican II and elsewhere have in mind.)
You may ask to do a ministry very regularly, on particular days, and at particular times. This is fine and we
will accommodate you as we are able to do so. Alternatively, you may ask to do the ministry only
occasionally: that’s also fine. The schedule is prepared and distributed in advance.
Sometimes you may want to perform a role within the worship ministry, at a specific day and time that has
been assigned to another volunteer. In that case, an important part of being a worship minister is
graciously stepping aside and letting someone else perform the function that day. Occasionally, we might
suggest that you train in a different role other than the one you offer.
If someone has discouraged you from being involved in one of these ministries in the past, I would ask you
to reconsider. During the passage of time, you have grown and our need is greater. If you have decided
that you simply aren’t able to do any of these ministries, I would ask you to encourage someone else to
take one of these roles. All of us should be encouraging others anyway, and this is a great way to do so.
What qualities does a Catholic need in order to perform these roles? For starters, it’s important to be
humble and flexible. Every liturgical role, including that of the presiding priest, is a servant role. All of us
are here to contribute our services for the sake of the larger community which comes together for the
Eucharistic meal. Another important quality important for liturgical ministers is that you be willing to
continue to work on your own spirituality. All of the liturgical roles provide ample, regular opportunities to
reflect on your own growth as spiritual person, your journey toward holiness, and your relationship to
Jesus. As we approach the liturgical season of Lent, I encourage you to consider undertaking a new role
here at the Shrine.
If you would like to volunteer for any of these important ministries (sacristan, lector, Eucharistic Minister,
and acolyte), please email worship@stanthonyshrine.org or 617-426-0623 and someone will contact you.
Thank you for considering this request! May God bless you during the coming week.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director
 Ash Wednesday
February, 22nd
Ashes from 6am to 6pm
in the first floor church.

Mass at: 6am, 7am,

12:05pm and 5:15pm

Confessions from
10am to 5pm.

The Fr. Mychal Judge Recovery Center at St. Anthony Shrine Annual candles available!
We provide counseling for individuals and families seeking support to Yearly renewal of $300
recover from alcohol, drugs and other addictive behaviors. Jesus Wept Memorial Candles
We are currently available for in person and online sessions. For Mary, Mother of God Candles
more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Please call Ariana Green:
Anthony Andreottola: 781-526-3679 aandreottola@stanthonyshrine.org 857-206-7243

SHRINE SCHEDULE
SHRINE OPEN HOURS
MASSES
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 5:30am to 4pm Monday through Friday:
Tuesday and Thursday: 5:30am to 6:45pm
Saturday: 1:30pm to 6:30pm
6am, 7am and 12:05pm
Sunday: 6:30am to 5pm
Saturday:
LOBBY INFORMATION BOOTH HOURS
4pm ♫ and 5:30pm ♫
Monday through Friday: 9am to 1pm
Saturday: 3pm to 6:30pm
Sunday:
Sunday: 9am to 1pm 7am, 10am ♫, 11:30am ♫, 1pm ♫, 4pm ♫

CONFESSION SCHEDULE ♫ Music with The Arch Street Band

Monday through Friday: 10am to 1pm
10AM Sunday Mass is
Saturday: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Sunday: 3pm to 4pm
Streamed Live on YouTube
www.youtube.com/shrineboston

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
 President’s Day Schedule, Monday, February 20, 2023
Coffee Social after the 10am Mass on the
Mass at 12:05pm
following Sundays:
Confessions 10am to 1pm
January 29, February 12,
Shrine open . Information Booth in Lobby is closed.
March 12, April 30, May 14 and June 11.

Women’s Spiritual Reflection

Group
We welcome women of all faith
perspectives, as we are non-judgmental
and respectful of one another. New
members welcome!
If interested, please contact
Carol O’Brien at
617-542-6440, ext 120.

AA Meeting Schedule at
St. Anthony Shrine
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 8:30am
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
Anthony Andreottola
at 781-526-3679.

Men's Sharing Group

A gathering of men who frequent
St. Anthony Shrine, feel at home
here, and are looking to connect
their spiritual journey with those
of other men.
The group meets twice a month on
the 2nd and 4th Thursdays
from 5 pm to 6:15 pm.

Feb. 9 & 23
Mar. 9 & 23
Apr. 13 & 27
If interested, please contact
Br. Tony LoGalbo
at TLogalbo@stanthonyshrine.org or
by phone at 617 542 6440 ext.215.