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, May 19 – Friday, May 25, 2018

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
Pentecost Sunday
May 20, 2018

May the Holy Spirit descend upon you at this time of Pentecost!

We welcome Fr. David Convertino, OFM, Executive Director of Development at Holy Name Province, to
this weekend’s liturgies. As many of you know, most of the friars at the Shrine belong to the Holy Name
Province of the Order of Friars Minor. Our Motherhouse Church is the beautiful St. Francis of Assisi
Church on West 31st Street in Manhattan. We friars very much identify Holy Name Province as our
family. This weekend Fr. David asks for money for the work of the larger province, especially the good
work of educating young friars and caring for older friars in their retirement. Thank you for your
generosity.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

Food Center Volunteers Needed

We are looking for two people on Thursdays
and/or Saturdays from 9am to 12noon to help
with the set up (some lifting required) and Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents
distribution of food to clients of our A Catholic ministry for parents whose children of any
Franciscan Food Center. age have died by any cause, no matter how long ago
If you are interested, please email: Losing a child under any circumstance is horrific.
volunteer@stanthonyshrine.org Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving process can
help tremendously. Please join us. All are welcome.
Congratulations to the Graduates of the Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents
Franciscan Spiritual Direction Certificate Program At St. Anthony Shrine, Boston, MA
Patricia Bertero
One-Day Spiritual Retreat
Lois Diamond
Thomas Hubbard August 4, 2018
Patty Lee -----------------------------------------
Ann Marie Noble Ongoing One-Hour Retreats
Linda Pearson
First Sunday of Every Month
Steve Pierce
Nancy Rafter For more information, call (617) 542-8057
Marybeth Toomey Or visit www.emfgp.org

With Father's Day just around the
corner, please check out the
Father's Day Mass Cards
we have available on our website:
https://stanthonyshrine.org/store/
Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
Pope Francis established a new feast for the Catholic
Church to be celebrated on the Monday after Pentecost.
Monday, May 21st
Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
 THE FRANCISCAN CHALLENGE
Q & A’s

Why do the Franciscan Friars need financial support?

The Franciscan Friars ask not for themselves, but for the sake of others, and
often do so with some embarrassment and hesitation. However, there are times
that need a stronger call, and that is now. The Friars, in our “tradition of
begging” are asking for money for three very important causes:

1. For our young men who desire to become Franciscan Friars – We need
help for education and all its costs, their room and board and their
intern expenses.

2. For our work with the poor and desperate – Saint Francis traced the
beginning of his conversion to when God led him to live among lepers
to serve them. Ever since that time, direct service to the materially poor
and marginalized people of society has been a hallmark of Franciscan
ministry. We are continuing that tradition over 800 years later.

3. For our sick and elderly Franciscan Friars – These Friars have served
so many for so long – and are now in need of care themselves. The cost
of their care has risen drastically while the quality of their care
depends on those of us whom they have served so well.

FRANCISCAN DINNER AND POPE FRANCIS AWARD 2018

We are delighted to share our plans with you for this year’s Franciscan Dinner at the
Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel. On Thursday, October 25, we will present the
distinguished Pope Francis Award to The Honorable Regina L. Quinlan-Doherty (ret.).

Regina, a native of Brighton, was in the religious community of The Congregation of the
Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston until 1969. She was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in
1973. Regina is widely known for her legal acumen, first-class temperament and backbone.
Governor William Weld appointed her to Superior Court in 1992, serving that court for 20
years.

This year’s gala will showcase women and their role in our Franciscan ministries. We could not be more proud to
recognize this esteemed woman. Regina built a career addressing social justice issues as an attorney, in her
charitable causes, and as a Superior Court Judge in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Regina’s life work mirrors the charism of St. Francis of Assisi. Social justice issues are at the core
of her philanthropic work.

Please join us in congratulating The Honorable Regina L. Quinlan-Doherty (ret.) as our 2018 Pope
Francis Award recipient.

New Rosary Prayer Group Weekday Rosary Group

Beginning Monday, June 18th Thursdays at 12:30 pm in the1st Floor
3rd Mondays of the month at 11:30am in the 1st Floor Church (By the Mary, Mother of God Statue)
Church by the Mary, Mother of God statue.
Regular Schedule of Mass and Confession Times at
St. Anthony Shrine UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
YOUNG ADULTS
Wednesday, 5/23 @ 6:15 PM at Uno Due Go next door to the Shrine: Being
a Catholic Young Adult in 2018. We will have a BYO dinner and discussion
on issues that affect young adults – managing work and prayer life, dating
and relationships and exploring faith. Members of our young adult planning
committee will lead this discussion.
Sunday, 5/27 @ 2:15 PM: Volunteer at the Cambridge Rehabilitation and
Nursing Center (8 Dana Street, Central Sq. T Stop in Cambridge) This is a
great, on-going project where members can extend their time and talents to
the residents of the Center while going to Mass. We are scheduled to help
set up Mass, do the readings and responsorial psalm, lead songs and
provide companionship.
Wednesday, 5/30 @ 7 PM at 710 Tavern in Central Square,
Cambridge: Bible Study on Tap! We will discuss the 6/3 Gospel over a BYO
dinner/ drinks/ appetizers. No Bible or Bible Study experience required. All
materials will be provided to you. RSVP required.
SAS20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org

2nd Collection on May 26th and 27th

The 2 collection on May 26th and 27th will go to
nd

REGULAR EVENTS support The Veterans Ministry

Monday at St. Anthony Shrine.
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed) 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday SENIORS PROGRAM

A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon
JUNE CALENDAR
Wednesday
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.) See web
SA Meeting (Open Meeting), Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m. Wednesdays
Seniors Program 10:30 a.m.
Women’s Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m.
Grupo Hispano de Oracion 4:00 p.m.
10:00 am Mass
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.)
Mass in Spanish
4:00 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
10:30 am Refreshments and exercise
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.) 5:30 p.m. 11:00 am Presentation
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
12:00 Noon Lunch
Thursday
St. Augustine Group (S.L.A.A.) Meeting Noon
Rosary Prayer Group
Men’s Cursillo Reunion Group (1st and 3rd Thursday)
12:30p.m.
1:00 p.m.
JUNE 6TH Dr. Karen O’Brien, Co-Director of Palliation
Men’s Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday) 5:00 p.m. Care at MGH Quality of Life from a Medical
Lectura y reflexión del evangelio 5:30 p.m.
A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m. Perspective
Friday
SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom
7:00 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
JUNE 13TH Patricia Fazzone “Gifts, Graces and
Gratitude: Living a Life of Abundance”
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.
JUNE 20TH Exercise with Patti D’Angelo, Certified
Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.)
Rosary Prayer Group
1:00 p.m.
3:30p.m.
Personal Trainer
Sunday
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m. JUNE 27TH Basics of Alzheimer’s by Benta Barry from
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m.
Nurses Together in Healing Ministry (1st Sun.) 1:00 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Association
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55 p.m.
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m.

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