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, June 30 – Friday, July 6, 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
Sunday, July 1, 2018
The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Greetings of peace. A very warm, Franciscan welcome to our many visitors here this week. We are so
happy that you have chosen St. Anthony Shrine as your spiritual home-away-from-home in Boston.

I would like to give a report on security at the Shrine. It has several different components. We have two
contracts related to security. SecurAmerica is a private company which supplies the uniformed officers
that you see at the Shrine. TeamLogic installs and services the security cameras and monitors at the
Shrine. The security officers and several people on the Shrine staff watch those monitors throughout the
day and evening. We also have a very close relationship with both the Boston Police Department and
the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District. We partner with them on neighborhood initiatives to
improve safety and security. (By the way, two members of Boston PD’s Special Operations Unit not only
attended Midnight Mass in uniform last Christmas Eve, but they also went to communion. Bravo!) We
communicate regularly with downtown social service organizations – such as St. Francis House and Pine
Street Inn – about both the well-being and (sometimes) threat-risk of the regular homeless people that you
see on the street. Please let us know if situations arise that make you concerned about the safety and
security of yourself or others. If you know of an incident, the key piece of information that we need is the
date and exact time of the incident. That allows us to quickly find the incident on our security videos.
Thank you for your help in this endeavor.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director
tconway@stanthonyshrine.org
 2nd Collection on July 7th & 8th
The 2nd collection on July 7th & 8th will go to support
the Franciscan Food Center at St. Anthony Shrine.
Women’s Spiritual Reflection Group
Announcement
Franciscan Missionary Union presents….
Israel: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
With Optional 4-Night Jordan Post Tour Extension
May 27 – June 4, 2019

The Women’s Spiritual Reflection Group, which meets on

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the 2 and 4 Wednesdays from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
will not meet during the months of July and August.
The group will resume on Wednesday, Sept 12th.
Questions: Contact Carol O’Brien at
cobrien@stanthonyshrine.org

For more information contact Brother Paul O'Keeffe

St. Anthony Shrine
(240) 393-0532
pokeeffe@thefranciscans.org
Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents
A Catholic ministry for parents whose children of any age
have died by any cause, no matter how long ago
Red Cross Blood Drive
Shrine Auditorium
Losing a child under any circumstance is horrific. Focusing
Monday, July 16th
on the spirituality of the grieving process can help 9am - 2pm
tremendously. Please join us. All are welcome.
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit
Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment or for more
At St. Anthony Shrine, Boston, MA information.
One-Day Spiritual Retreat Have breakfast or lunch before donating and drink water or fluids
August 4, 2018 frequently before and after donating.
Plan to stay 1 hour + 15 minutes.
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Next One-Hour Retreat
Sunday, August 5 th after the 10am Mass.
For more information, call (617) 542-8057
Nurses Ministry: Nurses Together in Healing
Or visit www.emfgp.org
First Sunday of the Month
Sunday, July 1st 1:00pm – 2:00pm
4TH OF JULY – Independence Day
Schedule This is an invitation to all nurses, of all faiths, beliefs
and spiritualties, to come together in community to
Shrine Open 7am – 11am heal, to hope and to renew our spirits.
Masses at 8am and 10am For more information, please contact:
Confessions from 8:30am to 10am Susan Hayes, MSN, RN, Caritas Coach
Email: caritaspeace22@gmail.com

FRANCISCAN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
2018 – 2020
Have you become increasingly interested in developing your life of the spirit?
Do you find people wanting to talk with you about their lives? If so, you might
be called to the ministry of spiritual companioning. St. Anthony Shrine is
offering a training program in spiritual direction, with classes meeting on
Saturday eight times a year for two years. For further information please see
our brochure at:
https://stanthonyshrine.org/ministries/spiritual-direction-certification-
program/
or contact Carol Mitchell at 727-492-8315 or cmitchell@stanthonyshrine.org
Regular Schedule of Mass and Confession Times at
St. Anthony Shrine UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
YOUNG ADULTS
Saturday, 6/30: “Crossing the Waters: Harbor Islands Retreat Day” with the
Paulist Center and St. Cecilia’s. Come join us for our Collaborative Summer
Day retreat. We'll join with Young Adults from St. Cecilia’s and the Paulist
Center to spend a full day on the Harbor Islands. We'll explore what it means
to cross over the waters of mystery, healing, and hope in our lives. Come get
out of the city, out of your daily routines and cross the waters with us! Space
is limited so please email us for registration information.
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, July 29: Christmas in July potluck party 12-2
pm in the 2nd floor classroom. Details to follow!
SAS20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org

HELP WANTED
Information Booth Receptionist
We are looking for the ideal candidate to work in our
st
1 Floor Lobby Information Booth, selling Mass Cards and
answering general questions about the Shrine. If you are
interested, please email your resume and a cover letter to:
HR@stanthonyshrine.org
REGULAR EVENTS
Monday
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m. Friary Sous Chef
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed) 5:45 p.m. We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to work in the
Tuesday Friary kitchen. If you are interested, please email your resume
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon
and a cover letter to: HR@stanthonyshrine.org
Wednesday
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.) See web
Food Center Volunteers
SA Meeting (Open Meeting), Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m. We are looking for two people on Thursdays and/or Saturdays
Seniors Program 10:30 a.m.
Women’s Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m. from 9am to 12noon to help with the set up (some lifting
Grupo Hispano de Oracion 4:00 p.m. required) and distribution of food to clients of our Franciscan
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.) 4:00 p.m.
Mass in Spanish 5:15 p.m. Food Center. If you are interested, please email:
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.) 5:30 p.m.
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
volunteer@stanthonyshrine.org

Thursday
St. Augustine Group (S.L.A.A.) Meeting Noon SENIORS PROGRAM CALENDAR - JULY
Rosary Prayer Group 12:30p.m.
Men’s Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday) 5:00 p.m. WEDNESDAYS
Lectura y reflexión del evangelio 5:30 p.m.
A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m. 10:00 am Mass
Friday 10:30 am Refreshments and exercise
SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
11:00 am Presentation
12:00 Noon Lunch
Saturday
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30 a.m.
Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.) Noon JULY 4TH: NO SENIORS PROGRAM - CLOSED
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.)
Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.)
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
FOR THE HOLIDAY
Rosary Prayer Group 3:30p.m.
JULY 11TH: Presentation by Fr. Mike Johnson, OFM
Sunday
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m. “Spiritual Movie”
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m.
Nurses Together in Healing Ministry (1st Sun.) 1:00 p.m. JULY 18TH: Seniors Exercise with Patti D’Angelo,
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55 p.m.
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m. Certified Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness
JULY 25TH: Movie: “Zookeepers Wife”

100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110

www.stanthonyshrine.org
Telephone: 617-542-6440 Prayer Request Line: 617-553-4100 The Good Word: 617-542-0502 Text GIVE to: 617-712-2233