St.

Anthony Shrine
Tel. 617-542-6440 Website: http://www.StAnthonyShrine.org The Good Word Tel. 617-542-0502 Prayer Request Line Tel. 617-542-6826

100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110

& Ministry Center

Sunday, February 9 Saturday, February 15, 2014

WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK FEBRUARY

Welcome to the St. Anthony Shrine Community. All are welcome here. No one is excluded. Please take this bulletin home with you as well as the many brochures that advertise the programs and services of the Shrine. Thank you for being with us today. Franciscan friars and staff St. Anthony Shrine community
REGULAR EVENTS
Monday Tuesday A.A. Step Meeting 5:45 p.m. Seniors Crafts Group 10:30 a.m. A.A. Open Meeting Noon Mens Cursillo Reunion 5:15 p.m. Wednesday Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses Womens Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m. Seniors Computer Lab 1:30 p.m. Grupo Hispano de Oracin 4:15 p.m. A.A. Open Meeting 5:45 p.m. Bread on the Common (2nd & 4th Wed.) 5:45 p.m. Anointing of the Sick Mass (2nd Wed.) TBA Thursday S.L.A.A. Meeting Noon Mens Spirituality Group (2nd & 4th Thurs.) 5:00 p.m. A.A. Big Book Meeting 5:45 p.m. Saturday Centering Prayer Group (1st & 3rd Sat.) Noon Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m. Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 2:00 p.m. Sunday 20/30 Boston Young Adults Coffee (4th Sun.) 11:00 a.m. alt. Wine & Cheese Social (odd 4th Sun.) 5:00 p.m. Pieta Ministry Coffee (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m. Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m. Separated and Divorced Catholics 1:30 p.m. Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m.

09 Sunday

Prison Ministry, SCHC, 8:15 to 11:30 a.m., womens services 12:55 to 2:30 p.m.

Tonys Travelers - Fun & Gambling at Foxwoods Casino, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fasting Cholesterol check, Blood pressure & Blood Sugar check, Flu vaccine, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wellness Center. Healing Prayer Service, 1:30 p.m. Parents & Family of LGBT Support Group, 1:45 to 3:00 p.m., 2nd fl. classroom (See ad for details.)

20s/30s Social Wine & Cheese Edition, after 4 & 5:30 p.m. Masses, 2nd fl. classroom (See ad for details.)

10 Monday

Dental screening*, 10:00 a.m. to Noon (*by appt. 617-542-6440, ext. 118) Blood pressure & Blood Sugar screening, Flu vaccine, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wellness Center

Bereavement Support group, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 4th fl. Clare room. Registration closed.

11 Tuesday

The Religious Experience-Part 2, by Fr. Raphael Bonanno, ofm, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., 2nd fl. classroom (See ad for details.)

Bread on the Common, 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. (See ad for details.) Mens Faith Works Spirituality Group, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (See ad for details.)

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Sacramental anointing Mass, 5:15 p.m. (See ad for details.)

Womens Spiritual Reflection Group, Noon to 1:30 p.m., Contact: Nancy Nichols Kearns, 781-704-1010 or nancynichols1010@yahoo.com

Seniors Mass 10:00 a.m., Creating a Healthy Breakfast by Amy Boyce 11:00 a.m., lunch noon

Blood pressure & Blood Sugar screening, Flu vaccine, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wellness Center

13 Thursday

20s/30s Friar Presentation, Fr. Gene Pistacchio, ofm, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (See ad for details.) Centering Prayer Group, Noon to 1:30 p.m.

15 Saturday

Under the Same Moon, film & discussion, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., 2nd fl. classroom (See ad for details.)

Saint Anthony Shrine The Church on Arch Street

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Monday: Tuesday:

Wednesday: Friday: Saturday: Monday:

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Marriage Day St. Scholastica Our Lady of Lourdes; World Day of the Sick Lincolns Birthday Ss. Cyril and Methodius; Valentines Day Blessed Virgin Mary 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40; Mk 7:24-30 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-15; Mk 7:31-37 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mk 8:1-10 Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 3334; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 [20-22a, 2728, 33-34a, 37]

MISA EN ESPAOL Cada domingo a las 11:45 de la maana primer piso

Separated and Divorced Catholics Support Group

Spanish Mass Sundays, 11:45 a.m. in First Floor Church

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Tuesday:

Sundays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. auditorium classroom

Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:

Contact: Fr. Howard OShea, OFM, 617-542-6440 Offered by Evangelization

Many separated and divorced people have come to St. Anthony Shrine to find strength, support, safety and some laughter from time to time. Please visit us so that we may be of help to you. Your presence will certainly help us.

For more information, please contact sas20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org. This event is for 20s and 30s only.

20s/30s Boston Young Adults

Second Sunday Social

Wine & Cheese Edition

I C U Group (ICU means I Care

Events This Week

Sunday, February 9 after the 4 & 5:30 p.m. Masses. 2nd floor classroom.

Parents and Family of LGBT Support Group

Unconditionally... because I love you)

The Religious Experience: Presence or Absence in Your Life

Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., 2nd floor classroom Presenter: Fr. Raphael Bonanno, OFM Cost: $5/session

Sunday, February 9, 2014 1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 2nd floor classroom

Contact: Fr. Joe Quinn, OSF, 617-542-6440, ext. 239 or email LGBT@stanthonyshrine.org

We clearly recognize the importance of the roles played by the parent[s], family and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. A designated support group has been established to assist those who love and care about their children, siblings, or friends of LGBT. The group has been meeting to reflect and discuss issues surrounding gay children and straight parents. All parents, families, siblings (over 20 yrs age) and friends of LGBT persons are invited to participate.
Offered by LGBT MInistry of St. Anthony Shrine

Pre-registrations appreciated. Contact: Dr. Jackie Stewart, St. Anthony Shrine, 617542-6440, ext. 143 or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com. Offered by the Franciscan Adult School

Religious experience is the basis of all religion for some of the Millenial generation. How do the rest of us get it? Or how can we miss it for lack of awareness?

Cover art: The Jewish Bride, (Dutch: Het Joodse bruidje) is a painting by Rembrandt, painted around 1667.

Pray for Peace in the Middle East!

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Our next celebration of the Anointing of the Sick will take place on Wednesday, February 12 at the 5:15 p.m. Mass. All those who suffer from physical, mental or emotional illness are welcome to receive this Sacrament.

Sacramental ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Friar Presentation Series: Exploring Intimacy with Fr. Gene Pistacchio, ofm
Thursday, February 13. 6:00 p.m. BYO-dinner, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. presentation.

For more information, please contact sas20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org. This event is for 20s and 30s only.

20s/30s Boston Young Adults

Bread on the Common Street Ministry to Homeless Persons

All are invited to be part of a ministry to homeless persons on the streets and nearby the Shrine on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. We meet in the auditorium of the Shrine at 5:45 p.m., prepare food packets, and then visit with homeless persons on the streets, offering food, socks, (and, weather-dependenthats, scarves & gloves) and most importantly presence, ending at 7:30 p.m.
Please call if you plan on coming. For more information, please contact Dr. Jackie Stewart at 617-542-6440, ext 143 or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com. Offered by Evangelization

2nd & 4th Wednesdays, February 12 & 26, 2014. 5:45 to 7:30 p.m.

Inconvenient Films the kind that are unsettling and provocative, inviting discussion

Under the Same Moon

Saturday, February 15, 2014, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Assisi auditorium stage classroom Cost: $5

Even across thousands of miles, the special bond between a mother and son can never be broken. It gives hope to Carlitos, a scrappy nineyear-old boy whose mother, Rosario, has gone to America to build a better life for both of them. While Rosario struggles for a brighter future, fate forces Carlitos' hand and he embarks on an extraordinary journey to find her. Critics and audiences alike have praised this inspirational and heartwarming tale of a mother's devotion, a son's courage and a love that knows no borders.

2nd & 4th Thursdays, February 13 & 27, 2014. 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (4th fl. Francis room) Facilitated by Bob Giers, csd & Fr. Jim Czerwinski, OFM

Mens Faith Works Spirituality Group

Contact Dr. Jackie Stewart to register at 617-542-6440 ext. 143 or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com. Please leave your name, telephone no., and the course, date/time you wish to attend.

This is a great opportunity for men to come together and grow in their spiritual lives and deepen their personal relationship with God thorough prayer and faith sharing. (Matt. 18:20) when two or more are gathered in my name I am in their midst. For more information, contact Bob Giers at 617542-6440, ext. 198.
Offered by the Franciscan Spiritual Companionship Ministry

Budget Suggestion: Start your Pilgrimage Club, (If you start saving in February 2014, recommend saving $450/mo pp thru Dec. 2014). To get on our interest list, please contact Dr. Jackie Stewart, SAS.Evang@gmail.com or 617-542-6440, ext. 143. Offered by Franciscan Adult School

Not too early to Plan Ahead Join us on our May 19-30, 2015 Holy Land Pilgrimage! (Dates are tentative pending hotel availability) Leaders: Fr. Gene Pistacchio, OFM & Dr. Jackie Stewart (Costs TBA)

Offered by Franciscan Adult School

Saint Anthony Shrine The Church on Arch Street

Adult Confirmation Classes2014

Adult Confirmation Preparation

March 8, 15, 22, 29 & April 5 (2014). 10:30 a.m. to Noon Leaders: Dr. Jackie Stewart, Maureen Connell, Justin Quattrini Have you been Baptized and made First Communion in the Catholic Church but are not yet confirmed? (Are you planning on getting married in the Catholic Church?)

Candidates for Confirmation are adults who participate in Sunday Liturgy and the sacraments. Prospective candidates for Confirmation in Spring 2014 need to pre-register by Monday, February 24, 2014. Copy of Baptismal certificate is required. Candidates will be confirmed at the Regional Confirmation on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Columbkille Church, 321 Market St, Brighton, MA 02135. Registrations are now being accepted. Please contact Dr. Jackie Stewart at 617-542-6440, ext. 143 or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com for more details and to register or see flyers in lobby.
Offered by Evangelization

Adult Confirmation classes begin on Saturday mornings in early March 2014 at St. Anthony Shrine for adults (ages 20 and over). Those preparing for the sacrament, and their sponsors (not required) are all welcome.

St. Francis to Compostelo Pilgrimage Informational Meeting

For Pilgrims or others interested presentation by Collette Tours. (See ad below.) Tuesday, February 18, 2014 4:30 p.m., Assisi auditorium stage classroom

Upcoming Events

Project Rachel

Project Rachel Post-abortion Ministry

Without the mercy of God, the grief and pain of abortion can last a life time. Retreats offered by the Project Rachel ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston help women find hope, healing and reconciliation after abortion. If you or a loved one is suffering from post-abortion pain, contact Project Rachel about upcoming Come to the Waters of Healing retreats to be held Saturday, February 22, March 29, and April 12. For more information, call Project Rachel at 508.651.3100 or email help@projectrachelboston.com. All inquiries are confidential.

9 Days, 7 breakfasts, 4 dinners Prices are per person. Double $3,049 Single: $3,449 Triple: $3,019 Includes: Round Trip Air from Logan, Air taxes & surcharges, hotel transfers Tour agent: Collette Vacations Highlights... Madrid, Spain Logrono - Burgos Samos - Sarria Santiago de Compostela Toledo

With St. Francis to Compostela September 30-October 8, 2014

New Mark your calendars.... Pope Francis Muslim and Jewish Perspectives by Imam Talal Eide and Rabbi Victor Reinstein
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. presentation Assisi auditorium stage classroom Pre-registrations requested.

For more info, contact Fr. Raphael Bonanno, OFM, 617-542-6440, ext 187. email: rafebon@gmail.com Brochure at front desk of Shrine See meeting above.

Contact Dr. Jackie Stewart to register at 617-542-6440 ext. 143 or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com. Please leave your name, & telephone no. Offered by Franciscan Adult School

100 Arch Street Boston, Massachusetts 02110 617.542.6440

SAINT ANTHONY SHRINE & MINISTRY CENTER ~ All Are Welcome ~

Masses The Arch Street Band
SATURDAY AFTERNOON VIGIL MASSES ** Music

Second Floor Chapel 6:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Following Masses ** Music 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 12:30 Noon 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Cada domingo a las 11:45 de la maana Second Floor Chapel 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
LEGAL HOLIDAY MASSES MISA EN ESPAOL - PRIMER PISO

Second Floor Chapel 4:00 p.m. ** 5:30 p.m. **

First Floor Chapel 4:15 p.m.

SUNDAY MASSES

6:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Second WednesdayAnointing Mass: time to be announced Third WednesdayDay of Remembrance Tuesdays: St. Anthony Devotions Wednesdays: Spanish Mass - 5:15 p.m. Thursdays: St. Jude Devotions MISA EN ESPAOL Cada mircoles a las 5:15 de la tarde
SATURDAY MASSES

Celebrated in Second Floor Chapel

WEEKDAY MASSES

Celebrated in Second Floor Chapel 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (First Floor Chapel) Weekdays at 1:45 p.m. Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. Sundays at 1:00 p.m. Benediction (First Floor Chapel) Weekdays: 5:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: 3:30 p.m. Vespers Sundays: 3:15 p.m.
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM Executive Director Fr. Barry Langley, OFM Associate Director

CONTACT US: Phone: 1-617-542-6440 Fax: 1-617-542-4225 Website: http://www.StAnthonyShrine.org Address: 100 Arch Street Downtown Crossing Boston, MA 02110

Celebrated in First Floor Chapel Weekdays: 6:30 to 8:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 6:30 to 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Seasonal Communal Penance Service: (to be announced) Sunday: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Legal Holiday: 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Holy Rosary of Mary Sundays: 2:45 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy Sundays: 3:00 p.m.

MInISTRIES oF SAInT AnTHony SHRInE WoRSHIP/youR SPIRITuAl HoME REConCIlIATIon MuSIC lAzARuS PRoGRAM WEllnESS CEnTER SAInT AnTHony BREAD FoR THE PooR BREAD on THE CoMMon FRAnCISCAn SPIRITuAl CoMPAnIonSHIP MInISTRy THE KIDS PRoGRAM SEnIoRS on ARCH STREET MyCHAl JuDGE CEnTER FoR RECovERy FRAnCISCAn FooD CEnTER EvAnGElIzATIon GooD WoRD: (617) 542-0502 HISPAnIC MInISTRy FRAnCISCAn ADulT SCHool PIETA MInISTRy 20S/30S BoSTon CoME HoME PRoGRAM PRISon MInISTRy lGBT MInISTRy GRIEF MInISTRy
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Spirituality of the Readings

5th Sunday of Ordinary Time A Reading I: Isaiah 58:7-10 Responsorial Psalm 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Reading II: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16

and more, much more than this, I did it my way. And so on. It seems the main message is that I have succeeded in life as long as I did everything for me. There is a backdrop of fear here, something about usually being forced to do everything according to someone else's will, and resenting it. The world and its population are very, very large and it is no surprise that mass production and mass advertising and mass purchasing and mass media give us the feeling that we are just cogs in a giant, international, industrial wheel, worth nothing in ourselves but contributing to the market as long as we do and buy what we are supposed to. So to do it my way is a statement about facing down the great machine and defying it outright. I fight to proclaim my victory.

Becoming Ourselvesd
In the Gospels of the last few Sundays we have been following the story of Jesus early career. He went to be baptized. He moved to Capernaum from Galilee. John the Baptist was killed. He chose his apostles (who somehow knew him as the one to follow). In the ordinary course of things, (last week) we would have heard part of his inaugural address, the beatitudes.* This Sunday Jesus begins to instruct the disciples about how to be his followers. In the Gospel he says: be what you are. If you are salt then dont lose your savor of salt. If you are a lamp then dont put a basket over yourself and make your light invisible. Give flavor. Give light. This is consoling advice. you are to be yourself. But did the disciples who followed Jesus know what it really meant to be yourself"? The First Reading gives a hint. It says, share your bread with the hungry. Shelter the oppressed and the homeless. Clothe the naked. Do not turn away from you own. let your light shine in the darkness. This is how Jesus enlightened the world. He even went to death for it. Is this the meaning of becoming yourself? A big assignment. Today the definition of being myself sounds much more selfish. I will do whatever I want to (as long as it doesnt get on your yard). Take care of number one. If it feels good, do it. And so on. one of the classic songs made popular by Frank Sinatra was I Did It My Way, co-written by Sinatra and Paul Anka. I planned, each charted course, each careful step, along the byway,
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am afraid the scriptures assume just the opposite They suppose that every human being is created with a unrepeatable, deep, interior. Rather than fighting to do my own will no matter what, I am built to allow the Spirit of God to find a home deep within my interior space. This is Gods Spirit of love, of respect, of forgiveness. This Spirit is identical with God. you and I are to be at one with this presence. Becoming myself means becoming what I was made to be: a home for the Spirit of Jesus and of God.

Gods love will become us. It will help us find ourselves as what we really are deep down: givers of food, helpers to the homeless, forgiving and loving members of society. In other words, we will become truly ourselves.
_______________ *This year the Feast of the Presentation took the place of the Beatitudes.
Fr. John Foley, S. J. Copyright 2014, The Center for liturgy at Saint louis university. All rights reserved. used by permission. you are invited to write a note to the author of this reflection: Fr. John Foley, S. J. (johnbfoley@yahoo.com)

you are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. (Gospel)
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Tuesdays, February 18, 25; March 4 & 11, 2014 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. 2nd floor classroom Presenter: William Sawyer, II Cost: Free will ($10 per session suggested). Participants will learn the 4 Noble Truths, which deal with how to eliminate emotional suffering, along with the corresponding Christian truths. Participants will also learn how to apply these truths in concrete ways in their lives.
Pre-registrations appreciated.

Buddhism and Christianity: How the 4 Noble Truths of Buddhism can help Christians come into divine union with Jesus

Interested in Franciscan Life? Join us for a Weekend and Get to Know Us Better!
If you are a man between 21 and 40 years of age considering a religious vocation, we invite you to join us here at the Shrine on March 21 to 23 to get a taste of Franciscan life and ministry. youll get to know our friar community one of the largest in our Province and share in conversation, meals, and prayer. youll also learn about our great variety of ministries, including the Food Center, Bread on the Common, Kids Program, 20s and 30s young Adult Group, Seniors Program, Wellness Center, Prison Ministry, and many more. There will also be an opportunity for quiet time and reflection. Cant spend the whole weekend? Make a day out of it and join us for Saturday only! For further information or to register for this event, please contact Fr. Brian Smail, oFM, vocation Director, Franciscan vocation Ministry, Franciscan Friars of Holy name Province, at 1-800677-7788 or vocation@hnp.org. or, if you prefer, visit our website at BeAFranciscan.org (upcoming Events). Register by March 14.

Lenten Twilight Retreat

Monday, March 24, 2013, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Facilitators: Fr. John Hogan, OFM, Nancy Nichols-Kearns, Fr. Gene Pistacchio, OFM, Dr. Jackie Stewart Cost: $15 (includes supper) 4th fl Francis & Clare rooms Pre-registration required. Fills up fast.
Contact Dr. Jackie Stewart to register at 617-542-6440 ext. 143 or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com. Please leave your name, telephone no., and the course, date/time you wish to attend. Offered by Franciscan Adult School

The Last Words of Jesus: A Meditation on Love and Suffering by Daniel P. Horan, OFM Book Signing

after Vigil Masses on Saturday, February 22 and Sunday Masses, February 23.

In his preface, Horan writes: In a world that remains irrevocably shaped by the suffering of the human condition, the misunderstanding between groups and cultures symbolized by the horrific events of September 11, we need to hear Christs words anew. He gives us a different look into these words by drawing on works by other noted scholars and spiritual writers, then fashioning a view of these phrases that is contemporary and thought-provoking.

Much has been written on the last words of Jesus, the traditional phrases taken from Scripture that depict the final moments of Jesuss life as he dies on the cross. In this new take on the last words, author Dan Horan brings a fresh perspective to this timehonored meditation as he challenges readers to look at their lives through the lens of Jesus s suffering and death. Yet interlaced with suffering, the focus throughout is on the immense love of God for human beings, shown in the gift of Jesus, God made flesh.

An ideal Lenten companion, especially during Holy Week, The Last Words of Jesus will also serve as a useful meditation throughout the year on the deep love Jesus bore for us in taking on the human condition.