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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, November 2 – Friday, November 8, 2019

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, November 3, 2019
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Greetings of peace.

We friars thank the 470 people in attendance at the Shrine’s annual fundraiser on Wednesday evening, and
everyone who contributed to the event in various ways. We especially thank Regina Pisa, our Pope Francis
Award recipient. She was truly inspirational and the driving reason for the resounding success of the
evening. We also thank Mayor Marty Walsh for his continued enthusiastic support of the Shrine and its
ministries. The amount of money raised for the event was $1,567,900, far exceeding the goal for the evening
of $1,200,000.

One of the ministries that was showcased on Wednesday evening was the Shrine’s Medical Clinic for
Homeless Women. In this ministry, the Shrine works in partnership with Boston Health Care for the
Homeless Program.

When I first began with the friars in the summer of 1987, my classmates and I were each assigned to unique
ministerial jobs for about 10 hours a week, even though most of us didn’t really know anything about
ministry. My assignment was to The Dwelling Place, a transitional residence for homeless women located in
Midtown Manhattan. When I first heard of my assignment, my thought was that I would be regularly
interacting with homeless women, perhaps doing things like waiting on tables as they sat and ate a meal.
Well, that wasn’t quite it. At the beginning of my orientation, I was told rather matter-of-factly that a person
like myself (a 28 year old male), by my very presence regardless of how I conducted myself, would certainly
stir up too much trauma to be interacting with the women. Virtually all of these homeless women, I learned,
had suffered trauma (rape and physical or emotional abuse) at the hands of men. In today’s parlance, the
women suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. Consequently, my “ministry” job would be to come into
the building as the last of the women left for the day, and move around a largely empty building, stocking
shelves, wiping down tables and counters, and mopping floors. While I did that work, the main thing that I
thought about was why I was doing that work instead of interacting with the homeless women. It was an
extraordinarily formative and enriching experience for me. Fast-forward to today, the Medical Clinic for
Homeless Women at the Shrine is run entirely by women: we have an all-female medical staff, clinicians,
and security. When the proposal came forward to have an all-female staff, I didn’t need an explanation.

On to more mundane matters. This week we are having a new sidewalk installed on the Arch Street side of
the building. This will certainly cause disruption and inconvenience for three days: Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday. We apologize for the inconvenience; we hope that you will agree that the opportunity to have
a new sidewalk is worth it. Please use the Otis Street side of the building, and pray that the contractors don’t
experience any delays in their work.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM
Executive Director

 October 31, 2019

Dear Frank, Tom, and all the Brothers,

Last night was a great evening for the Shrine - its people - its benefactors - its lay
staff - and most of all for the friars who live and work there. I was privileged to be
in your midst.

Tom, Frank, Maryanne, the Committee, and the countless people & friars who
worked on the event deserve thanks for their many efforts. Regina Pisa was a
truly deserving honoree.

The success of the event can indeed be measured in terms of the money raised
(a remarkable amount) as well as the number of people in attendance (sold-
out), but for me, the real measure of success can be seen in light of a noted
Gospel passage.

Remember, when John the Baptist’s disciples came to Jesus - they asked him for
his “credentials” (“Who are you?”- was the real question on their minds). Jesus
told them -

Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind regain
their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the
dead are raised, the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.
(Lk 7:20)

In other words, Jesus’ credentials were confirmed by the results of his actions.

In the same way, last night, people demonstrated that the Shrine is the place in
the City of Boston where people witness the Gospel in action on a daily basis.
They witness the Gospel being lived and they are invited to take what they have
seen and heard and then to put it into practice - you challenge them to live the
Gospel with you. Because of this - they love the Shrine and they love you - that is
true success.

Thank you, my brothers, for making the Gospel come alive and for being “doers
of the Word.”

Fraternally,

Kevin

Fr. Kevin J. Mullen, O.F.M.

Provincial Minister
Holy Name Province - Franciscan Friars
129 West 31st Street
New York, New York 10001-3403

 Special Schedules for Holy Days and Secular Holidays

Monday, November 11. Veterans Day, regular holiday schedule: open 7am-11am. Mass at
8am and 10am, confession 8:30am to 10am.

Monday, December 9
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Holy Day of Obligation. Moved from December 8
because that day is the Second Sunday of Advent. Regular weekday Mass and confession
schedule.*

Tuesday, December 24:

Mass for the Fourth Tuesday of Advent at 6am and 7am.
Confessions from 10:30am to 1:30pm, and again from 2:45pm to 3:45pm.

Christmas Eve Vigil:

Masses at 4pm, 4:15pm, 5:30pm, 7pm, 10pm, Midnight. The 4:15pm Mass is on the first floor
with friar-musicians.

Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day

Mass at 10:30am. No confessions on this day.

December 31
Masses for the Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas: 6am, 7am, 11:45am and 12:30am.
Regular weekday confession schedule.*

Vigil Masses for the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother God at 4:15pm and 5:15pm.

Wednesday, January 1
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother God, Holy Day of Obligation.
Regular holiday schedule open 7am-11am. Mass at 8am and 10am, confession 8:30am to
10am.

Monday, January 20. Martin Luther King Day, regular holiday schedule: open 7am-11am.
Mass at 8am and 10am, confession 8:30am to 10am.

Monday, February 17. Presidents Day, regular holiday schedule: open 7am-11am. Mass at
8am and 10am, confession 8:30am to 10am.

*Regular Weekday Mass Schedule is 6am, 7am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 5:15pm. Regular weekday
confession schedule is 10:30am to 1:30pm and 4pm to 5:30pm.

Save the Date: Red Cross Blood Drive NOTICE – Healing Service Date Change

Shrine Auditorium We will meet on the 3rd Sunday in November

Monday, November 18th: 9am - 2pm (NOV 17) and resume meeting on the
2nd Sunday in December (DEC 8).
1pm – 2:30pm in the 2nd floor church.

 Emmaus Ministry:
Serving the
Spiritual Needs of
Grieving Parents


Monthly
One-Hour Retreat
1st Sunday
of Every Month after the
10:30am Mass.
For more information, call
Diane at 617-542-8057 or
visit www.emfgp.org

Upcoming
2nd Collections

November 10
Veterans Ministry

November 24
Medical Clinic for
Homeless Women

Franciscan Adult Ed: Tuesdays October 8th - November 19, 2019

“Making Relationships Better with Help from Jesus and His Friends”
7 Sessions Led by Bill Sawyer on Tuesdays from 12:15pm - 1:15pm in the 2nd Floor Classroom

We’re Hiring! The Shrine currently has the following positions available. If you are interested or know
someone who would be a good candidate, please inquire via email to: HR@stanthonyshrine.org
- Full-time Kitchen prep-cook/dishwasher.
- Part-time Early Morning Sacristan*: 5:45am to 7:30am shift.
- Part-time English-Chinese interpreter for the Franciscan Food Center: Thursdays and Saturdays.
- Part-time Digital Marketing Assistant*
*Full job description available on Shrine website.

Not too early to Plan Ahead — Join us next year in a land we love and call holy on our
September 23-October 3, 2020 Holy Land Pilgrimage!
Leaders: Fr. Brian Cullinane, OFM, Dr. Jackie Stewart, & licensed local guide & biblical scholar Anton Farah.
Our tour agent is Carmel Tours. Brochure with costs and full itinerary will be available in December.
If you have any interest, would like more details, please contact Dr. Jackie Stewart at 617-489-2365 or email
HolyLandPilgrimage2020@gmail.com. Please include your name, regular mail address, and telephone number.
Shalom, Salaam, Peace and all Good!

 Franciscan Dinner and Pope Francis Award 2019 – THANK YOU!
We are thrilled to report that we exceeded our ambitious fundraising goal for this year’s Franciscan Dinner and Pope Francis
Award, which was held at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel this past Wednesday, October 30th. $1,567,900 was raised!
This evening celebrated the extraordinary work of the Franciscan Friars on Arch Street, with a specific focus is on the women we
serve –the poor, the alienated and those who seek compassion and acceptance.
Thank you to all of our individual and corporate sponsors.

Franciscan Presenting Sponsor Arch Street Sponsors
Goodwin
Anonymous
In Memory of Rita A. DiMento Jack and Cathy Brennan
Tom and Shari Crotty
Assisi Sponsors Patti and Larry D’Angelo
Anonymous (4) Gerard Doherty and Regina
New Balance Athletics, Inc. Quinlan Doherty
In Memory of Carmella Carella Eastern Bank
Joanne Hidaka and Ben Niedermeyer Ernst & Young
Jo-Anne and Jim Gallagher
St. Anthony Sponsors Dennis and Norma Leonard
Dan Brownell and Kelley Laurel Liberty Mutual Insurance
Citizens Financial Group, LLC David Manfredi and
Eversource Elizabeth Lowrey
George R. Taylor Newmark Knight Frank
Bob and Pat O’Neill
Media Sponsor Michael O’Reilly
Boston Herald A.W. Perry, Inc.
Vincent and Maureen
Petroni
Samuels & Associates
Simmons University
Suffolk Cares
The HYM Investment Group
Arthur M. Winn and Family,
Winn Family Foundation
Shrine Sponsor
Anonymous
Holly and David Bruce
Bank of Canton
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Cape Cod Five
Connell Limited Partnership
Dick and Ann Marie Connolly
Jack and Eileen Connors
David and Melanie Crocini
Robert and Nancy Daugherty
DePrisco Jewelers
East Cambridge Savings Bank
Larry and Atsuko Fish
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Gannon
Grant Communications
McCall Family Charitable Foundation
Steve and Mary Neff
Park Press Printers
Rick Primrose
Michael A. Ruane
S & F Concrete Contractors
Christine Selmi
Bob Sheridan
William and Jo-Anne Sipple
Nicole Stata
Brendan and Kerry Swords
Rockland Trust-Blue Hills
Charitable Foundation
The Druker Company, Ltd.
Kathleen and Philip Taymour

Pope Francis Award recipient: Regina M. Pisa, Chairman Emeritus Goodwin

Honorary Chairs: Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Ms. Lorrie Higgins
Co-chairs: Jo-Anne and Jim Gallagher MC: Liz Brunner


MASS SCHEDULE Seniors at Arch Street
November Calendar
Saturday Mass: 12PM

Wednesday, Nov 6th: BINGO

Saturday Vigil: 4PM , 5:30PM Wednesday, Nov 13th: Fire Safety and
Sunday Mass: 6AM, 7:30AM, 9AM , 10:30AM , Prevention Presentation by Boston Fire Dept.
Wednesday, Nov 20th: 10am Mass with
12PM (Spanish Mass 1st Fl. Church) Anointing of the Sick; Exercise with Patti
12PM , 4PM , 5:30PM , 7PM D’Angelo, Certified Senior Fitness Trainer
Wednesday, Nov 27th: “Sinkholes”
Weekday Mass: 6AM, 7AM, 11:45AM, 12:30PM, 5:15PM Presentation by Br. Daniel Murray, OFM
3rd Wednesday of every month: Anointing Mass 10AM
Questions: Please contact Julie Woodall,
Senior Program Director at 617-438-0264.
CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Young Adults Group
November
1st Floor Church Thursday, 11/14 - Dinner and Faith Sharing with
Saturday: 10AM - 4PM Fr. Frank Sevola, OFM
Sunday, 11/24 - Friendsgiving Potluck
Sunday: 1:30PM - 3PM December
Weekday: 10:30AM - 1:30PM, 4PM - 5:30PM Thursday, 12/5 - Dinner and Faith Sharing
Saturday, 12/7 - Advent Day of Retreat
*Please note: Additional Wednesday Confession: 6:30AM - 8AM For more information or to sign up for these events please
contact: Matt Pastore mpastore@stanthonyshrine.org

REGULAR EVENTS
Monday Thursday
OA Meeting (Open), 2nd Floor Classroom 12:15pm St. Augustine Group (S.L.A.A.) (Closed) 12:00pm
A.A. 12 Step/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed) 5:45 pm Rosary Prayer Group, 1 Floor Chapel 12:30pm
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Men’s Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thurs) 5:00pm

Tuesday Lectura y reflexión del evangelio 5:30pm
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open), Auditorium Foyer 12:00pm A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed) 5:45pm

Charismatic Prayer, Mezzanine Group Room 12:00pm
Friday
Wednesday S.A.12 Step Meeting (Open), Auditorium Foyer 7:00am
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3 Wed.) All Masses O.A. Meeting (Open), 2 Floor Classroom 12:15pm
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Anointing of the Sick - Mass (3rd Wed.) 10:00am

S.A. Meeting (Open), Auditorium Foyer 7:00am Saturday
10:30am Centering Prayer Group (1 & 4 Sat.) 12:00pm
st th
Seniors Program, Auditorium
Women’s Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30pm
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed) 5:30 pm Sunday
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open), Auditorium Foyer 5:45pm Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1 Sun.) 11:30am
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Healing Service (2 Sun.) 1:00pm

nd

Latino Ministry Social, Auditorium 1:00pm

Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55pm
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00pm

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