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, December 16 Friday, December 22, 2017

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
December 17, 2017
Third Sunday of Advent

Greetings of peace.

I hope that you are having a good Advent season. We are noticing at the Shrine that we don't have
enough liturgical ministers at Mass. There are two kinds of liturgical ministers: Lectors and Eucharistic
Ministers. Lectors do the scripture readings of the day from the pulpit. On weekends, they also read the
Prayer of the Faithful. Eucharistic Ministers help the priest to administer the Body and Blood of Christ at
Communion. Please pray about whether you might be able to do one of these roles for us. If you are
indeed willing to take one of these volunteer roles, or have questions about them, please contact Mr. Fred
Brown at fbrown@stanthonyshrine.org. A short training period is involved before actually beginning the
role. Thank you for considering this request!

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS

The LGBTQ Spirituality Ministry will be
celebrating an
ADVENT EVENING OF PRAYER
in the St. Anthony Shrine Friary
th
Chapel on Wednesday, December 20
at 5:30 pm.

Mass Schedule for

New Years, January
1st 2018

Sunday, December 31st,

is a regular schedule.
The 4pm & 5:30pm Masses
will celebrate the Mass
of that day:
Feast of the Holy Family.

Monday, January, 1st

is the Solemnity of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, the
Mother of God.
This is not a Holy Day of
Obligation.
There are only two Masses on
Jan 1st, 8am & 10am.

With sadness we announce the death of

Fr. Raphael (Rafe) Bonanno, OFM.
The wake will be held on Monday,
December 18th from 3pm-7pm at the
Shrine, with the wake service at
5:30pm. The funeral will take place on
Tuesday, Dec 19th 10:30am.
Rest in Peace, Fr. Raphael.
 Year-End Gifts
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 2017 tax deduction.
2. Credit card Make a gift on line www.stanthonyshrine.org
with a credit card. Or, you may call the Development Office
(857-206-7243) and give your credit card over the
telephone. Our electronic giving kiosks in the lobby, and at
the information booth are two other options for credit card
gifts.
3. IRA Charitable Rollover If you or someone you know is 70
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 and ask
that your distribution be a charitable rollover to the Shrine.
4. 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 employers
matching gift program.
Thank you for all you do to help us live out the Gospel in
Boston. Please continue to pray for all those whom we serve
with love and compassion. If you have questions about
making a gift, please contact Maryanne Rooney-Hegan at
(617) 542-6440 ext. 115.
Regular Schedule of Mass and Confession Times at
St. Anthony Shrine
Mass Schedule
Saturday Mass: 12 PM
Saturday Vigil Masses: 4 PMn (4:15 PM 1st Fl. Church), 5:30 PMn
Sunday Masses: 6 AM, 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10 AMn, 11:15 AMn,
12:00 PMn (Spanish Mass-1st Fl. Church), 12:30 PMn, 4 PMn, 5:30 PMn
Weekday Masses: 6 AM, 7 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 5:15 PM
Additional Wednesday Mass: 10 AM
Please note: The 5:15 PM Mass on Wednesday is in Spanish.
Holy Day Mass Schedule:
St. PM
Vigil: 4:15 PM, 5:15 Anthony Shrine
Holy Day: 6 AM, 7 AM, 8 AM, 11:45 AM,
100 Arch Street, Boston, MAPM
12:30 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:15 02110
Legal Holiday Mass Schedule: 8 AM, 10 AM (nMusic Masses)
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
YOUNG ADULTS
THIS Sunday, 12/17, from 11-12:30, Brunch n Bible Study at Uno Due Go (next
door to the Shrine). We will discuss the 12/17 Gospel and enjoy a BYO brunch.
No Bible or Bible Study experience necessary and we will have you out in time
for the 12:30 PM Mass!
Saturday, January 6th, from1-4 in the 2nd floor classroom. In honor of Martin
Luther King, we will be watching the movie, Selma and then, having a group
discussion about equality and social justice. This movie and discussion is
sponsored by the 20s/30s Group but open to all.
Sunday, January 21st, We will have a coffee and donut social after the 11:15
am Mass in the second floor classroom. If you cannot come to the 11:15 Mass,
the social will begin at noon on this day.

Confession Schedule Wednesday, January 24th from 6:15-7 PM in the 2nd floor classroom Rosary
Weekday Confessions (Except Wednesday): 10 AM2 PM, 45:30 PM Group. Please join us as we say the rosary as a young adult community. A
Wednesday Confessions: 6:308 AM, 10 AM2 PM, 45:30 PM rosary and rosary guide will be available for you. No experience necessary - we
Saturday Confessions: 10 AM4 PM will do a tutorial at the beginning of the meeting.
Sunday Confessions: 1:303 PM Sunday, January 28th at 1:45 PM Volunteer at the Cambridge Rehabilitation
Holy Day Confession Schedule: Follows schedule above. and Nursing Center (8 Dana Street, Central Sq. T Stop in Cambridge). We are
Legal Holiday Confession Schedule: 8:3010 AM scheduled to help set up Mass for the seniors and then, socialize with the
seniors after Mass. You must rsvp to participate.
Follow us on social media
Please rsvp for the above at: SAS20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org
REGULAR EVENTS
Monday
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed) 5:45 p.m. The Second Collection on December 25th
Tuesday
will go to our Bread on the Common Ministry.
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon

Wednesday
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses
MISSION TRIP TO CUBA
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.) See web Have you ever wondered what it would be
SA Meeting (Open Meeting), Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
Seniors Program 10:30 a.m.
like to go on mission to a foreign country?
Womens Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m. Do you feel called to spread Gods love and
Grupo Hispano de Oracion 4:00 p.m. peace through your words and deeds?
Mass in Spanish 5:15 p.m.
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.) 5:30 p.m. Do you enjoy seeing new places and meeting new people?
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.) 5:45 p.m. Well, if youve ever felt that call to mission now is your chance to fulfill
that dream.
Thursday
St. Augustine Group (S.L.A.A.) Meeting Noon Join the Franciscan Missionary Union on a one-week mission trip to
Rosary Prayer Group 12:30p.m. Cuba lead by Bro. Paul O'Keeffe May 19-26, 2018.
Mens Cursillo Reunion Group (1st and 3rd Thursday) 1:00 p.m.
Mens Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday) 5:00 p.m. On this one-week mission trip you will experience the vibrancy and
Lectura y reflexin del evangelio 5:30 p.m. beauty of the Cuban people while visiting the cities of Havana,
A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m. Remedios, and Trinidad.
Friday Space is limited so please contact Br. Paul O'Keeffe, Mission trip
SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m. coordinator, for details at pokeeffe@stanthonyshrine.org
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m. or call 617-542-2964.
Saturday
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30 a.m.
Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.)
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.)
Noon
1:00 p.m.
SENIORS PROGRAM
Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 20th
Rosary Prayer Group 3:30p.m.
10:00 am Mass
Sunday 10:30 am Light refreshments/coffee
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m.
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m. 11:00 am Exercise and presentation by
Nurses Spirituality Ministry (1st Sun.) 2:45 p.m. Patti DAngelo, Certified Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55 p.m.
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m. 12:00 Noon Lunch

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