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.

DECEMBER 2022

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 25, 2022
The Nativity of Lord

One of the things we do at St. Anthony Shrine is that we listen to stories – in

confession, spiritual direction, counseling, and informally when we meet people
spontaneously. Everyone’s story is unique. By being attentive to a person’s story, we
show that we care about that person. We care about the details, and we care about the
emotions that go along with them. Both the telling of and the listening to a personal
story can be quite life-giving. We show one another the face of God when we express
our vulnerabilities, our fears, and our concerns in the midst of a detailed story.
A key moment in the story of God’s love for humanity is the story of Christmas. God
loved us so much that he was willing to come into the world as a vulnerable baby.
Our collective listening to this remarkable turn in the story of salvation evokes a
variety of emotions: hope, joy, wonder, excitement, affection.
It is out of that whirlwind of Christmas emotions that we at St. Anthony Shrine
express our affection and prayers for you. May we all be enriched by our mutual
friendship and genuine concern for one another. May the central story of our lives
always be the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. May the birth of the Christ
Child be our continual source of inspiration throughout the year.
The Arch Street Band continues to receive accolades from the congregation here on
Arch Street. They are especially loved by those who understand the subtleties of
good professional music. We are so fortunate to have them with us. Special thanks
to their leader, Mark Emery, for consistently and skillfully articulating the role of
music in the larger mission of the Shrine. We are grateful to Mark and everyone who
contributes to our worship music.
During the weekend of December 31 to January 1, we will have the regular weekend
schedule. During two Mondays in January, the 2nd and the 16th, we will have a
special schedule with only one Mass each day, at 12:05pm.
Thank you for your participation with the Shrine and its mission. Merry Christmas!
Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM
Executive Director
 Merry Christmas
from the Friars on Arch Street.
May you have a blessed and peace-filled season.

Thank you to everyone who worked

so hard to make the Shrine spaces a
beautiful reflection of the joy of the
Christmas Season!

In particular, our volunteers

Theresa, Joanne and Marie-Armel,
pictured here. As well as the Shrine
Maintenance Team and countless
other staff and volunteers.

Thank you!
 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
Saturday: 1:30pm to 3:30pm 10AM Sunday Mass is
Sunday: 3pm to 4pm Streamed Live on YouTube
www.youtube.com/shrineboston
 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.

Women’s Spiritual
Reflection Group
The next meeting of the Women’s
Spiritual Reflection Group will be
on January 11th.

*Note, we will not meet on

Wednesday, Dec 28th.

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.
 YEAR END GIVING
We are profoundly grateful to each of you who supported our mission during this calendar year. 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.

Have you made your gift yet to support our mission? Many are preparing for year-end giving. Consider a gift
of appreciated stock, or perhaps from your Donor Advised Fund, or if you are 70 ½, you can make a gift of up
to $100,000 via your IRA.
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 2022 tax deduction.

Please make checks payable to: St. Anthony Shrine

Mail to: St. Anthony Shrine

Maryanne Rooney-Hegan
Chief Philanthropy Officer
100 Arch Street
Boston, MA 02110

2. Credit card – Make a gift on line – www.stanthontshrine.org with a credit card.

Once on our website, simply click the GIVE button located at the top right hand
corner of our home page. Kiosks in the lobby are another option for a credit card
gift. Perhaps the easiest way to make a credit card gift is to use our QR code here.

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. You may transfer up to $100,000 from an IRA account to one of
more charities. 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.

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 aandreottola@stanthonyshrine.org
 Annual candles Men's Sharing Group is a gathering of men
who frequent St. Anthony Shrine, feel at home
available! here, and are looking to connect their spiritual
journey with those of other men.
Yearly renewal of $300
The group meets twice a month on the 2nd and
Jesus Wept 4th Thursdays from 5 pm to 6:15 pm.
Memorial Candles Jan. 12 & 26
Mary, Mother of God Feb. 9 & 23
Candles Mar. 9 & 23
Apr. 13 & 27
Please call
If interested, please contact Br. Tony LoGalbo
Ariana Green at at TLogalbo@stanthonyshrine.org or by phone
857-206-7243. at 617 542 6440 ext.215.

Merry Christmas!
SAVE THE DATE
COFFEE SOCIAL AFTER THE SUNDAY 10AM MASS

Jan 8 If you are interested in sponsoring a coffee social

Jan 29 and volunteering to host it, please reach out to
Feb 12 Julie Ogden at jogden@stanthonyshrine.org
Mar 12 for more info.
April 30
May 14 This is a great way to get to know other
worshippers at the Shrine in a fun, relaxed way!
June 11

Congratulations to the Winners of the

2022 Christmas Raffle
1st prize: $10,000, Eddie Germano of Westwood , MA
2nd prize: $4,000, Jim Haines of Quincy, MA
3rd prize: $3,000, Tom Kennedy of Naples, FL
4th prize: $1,000, Mary Cunniff of West Roxbury, MA
5th prize: JetBlue tickets, Anthony Zambuto of Revere, MA
Congratulations to the winners and thanks to Fr. Brian for
his good work on this raffle.

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