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 30, 2017 – Friday, January 5, 2018

The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – January 1st

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 31, 2017
The Feast of the Holy Family

This season offers us the opportunity to spend time with family, or at least reflect on the meaning of family in our
lives. Currently in the American Catholic culture, we notice that generally each succeeding generation is less
interested in church than the previous generation was. This has long-term implications for future staffing, facilities,
and many other aspects of future church life. The Shrine’s location in a vibrant downtown neighborhood has
mitigated some of the associated problems, but it has not made them vanish entirely.

If you have insights or reflections on your positive or negative experience in trying to pass on your faith to later
generations, I’d be interested in hearing about them. In your experience, what works and what doesn’t? How does
the American culture help or hinder your attempts to pass on your faith? Are there things that the Shrine or the larger
Catholic Church could do to assist people in passing on their stories of faith? How do we best support one another in
this endeavor? Each of us should examine our personal faith story and identify the most inspiring aspects of that
story. What’s the best way to tell that story? Who needs to hear it? Are we all trying hard enough to pass on our
story?

May your story of faith inspire and enlighten family and friends in the coming week.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director
tconway@stanthonyshrine.org

Now available!
Light your
votive candles online by visiting:
The Emmaus Ministry
stanthonyshrine.org/ Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents
light-a-candle/ Whose Children Of Any Age Have Died By Any Cause
No Matter How Long Ago
One-Hour Retreat 1st Sunday of the Month
Shrine Auditorium Classroom after the 10 a.m. Mass.
Go to www.emfgp.org
Or call Diane, Paul’s Mother, at 617-542-8057.

We are the Fr. Mychal Judge Recovery Center, a substance abuse

counseling and retreat program here at St. Anthony Shrine in Boston, MA.
If you or a loved one is interested, please contact
Anthony Andreottola at 617-542-6400 Ext. 183.
 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 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 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 employer’s 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.

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.

“SELMA”
Movie Viewing and
Discussion with
Fr. Gene Pistacchio, OFM

Saturday, January 6th

1-4pm
nd
2 floor classroom

In honor of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
we will be watching the
movie, “Selma” followed
by a group discussion
about equality and social
justice.
This event is sponsored by
the 20’s/30’s Young Adult
Group but it is open to all.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Regular Schedule of Mass and Confession Times at
St. Anthony Shrine UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
Mass Schedule YOUNG ADULTS
Saturday Mass: 12 PM Saturday, January 6th, from1-4 in the 2nd floor classroom. In honor of Martin
Saturday Vigil Masses: 4 PMn (4:15 PM 1st Fl. Church), 5:30 PMn Luther King, we will be watching the movie, “Selma” and then, having a group
Sunday Masses: 6 AM, 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10 AMn, 11:15 AMn, discussion about equality and social justice. This movie and discussion is
12:00 PMn (Spanish Mass-1st Fl. Church), 12:30 PMn, 4 PMn, 5:30 PMn sponsored by the 20s/30s Group but open to all.
Weekday Masses: 6 AM, 7 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 5:15 PM Sunday, January 21st, We will have a coffee and donut social after the 11:15am
Additional Wednesday Mass: 10 AM Mass in the second floor classroom. If you cannot come to the 11:15 Mass, the
Please note: The 5:15 PM Mass on Wednesday is in Spanish. social will begin at noon on this day.
Holy Day Mass Schedule: Wednesday, January 24th from 6:15-7 PM in the 2nd floor classroom Rosary
St. PM
Vigil: 4:15 PM, 5:15 Anthony Shrine
Holy Day: 6 AM, 7 AM, 8 AM, 11:45 AM, Group. Please join us as we say the rosary as a young adult community. A
rosary and rosary guide will be available for you. No experience necessary - we
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Legal Holiday Mass Schedule: 8 AM, 10 AM (nMusic Masses) will do a tutorial at the beginning of the meeting.
617-542-6440 www.stanthonyshrine.org Sunday, January 28th at 1:45 PM Volunteer at the Cambridge Rehabilitation
and Nursing Center (8 Dana Street, Central Sq. T Stop in Cambridge). We are
Confession Schedule
scheduled to help set up Mass for the seniors and then socialize with the seniors
Weekday Confessions (Except Wednesday): 10 AM–2 PM, 4–5:30 PM after Mass. You must rsvp to participate.
Wednesday Confessions: 6:30–8 AM, 10 AM–2 PM, 4–5:30 PM Please rsvp for the above at: SAS20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org
Saturday Confessions: 10 AM–4 PM
Sunday Confessions: 1:30–3 PM Check out our “app” for your smart phone or tablet, which includes a full up-to-date
Holy Day Confession Schedule: Follows schedule above. Mass & Confession schedule, including the presider for each Mass and confessor
Legal Holiday Confession Schedule: 8:30–10 AM for each Confession time; the weekly schedule of events; our bulletin; and so much
Follow us on social media more. This can be downloaded right your smart phone or tablet.
Just search for “Shrine Boston” in the app store today.
REGULAR EVENTS
Monday The Second Collection on December 30th & 31st
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed) 5:45 p.m.
will go to support The Arch Street Band, our Music Ministry.
Tuesday
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon MISSION TRIP TO CUBA
Wednesday Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go on
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses mission to a foreign country?
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.) See web Do you feel called to spread God’s love and peace through your words and deeds?
SA Meeting (Open Meeting), Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m. Do you enjoy seeing new places and meeting new people?
Seniors Program 10:30 a.m.
Women’s Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m. Well, if you’ve ever felt that call to mission now is your chance to fulfill that dream.
Grupo Hispano de Oracion 4:00 p.m. Join the Franciscan Missionary Union on a one-week mission trip to Cuba lead by
Mass in Spanish 5:15 p.m. Bro. Paul O'Keeffe May 19-26, 2018.
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.) 5:30 p.m.
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m. On this one-week mission trip you will experience the vibrancy and beauty of the
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.) 5:45 p.m. Cuban people while visiting the cities of Havana, Remedios, and Trinidad.
Space is limited so please contact Br. Paul O'Keeffe, Mission trip coordinator, for
Thursday details at pokeeffe@stanthonyshrine.org or call 617-542-2964.
St. Augustine Group (S.L.A.A.) Meeting Noon
Rosary Prayer Group 12:30p.m.
Men’s Cursillo Reunion Group (1st and 3rd Thursday) 1:00 p.m.
Men’s Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday) 5:00 p.m. Nurses in Need of Healing
Lectura y reflexión del evangelio 5:30 p.m. A Nurses Ministry
A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m. Sunday, January 7th 2:30pm – 3:30pm
2nd Floor Classroom
Friday For information, please see the flier in the lobby or contact
SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
Susan Hayes, MSN, RN, Caritas Coach at caritaspeace@gmail.com
We meet on the 1st Sunday of the month.
Saturday
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30 a.m.
Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.) Noon SENIORS PROGRAM - JANUARY
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.
Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.)
Rosary Prayer Group
1:00 p.m.
3:30p.m.
Wednesdays, JANUARY 3RD AND 17TH
Sunday 10:00 am Mass
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m. 10:30 am Light refreshments/coffee
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m. 11:00 am Presentation (3rd: Br. Daniel “2018 Year to Forget Resolutions”
Nurses In Need of Healing Ministry (1st Sun.) 2:30 p.m.
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55 p.m. and 17th: Patti D’Angelo, Certified Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness)
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m. 12:00 Noon Lunch

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