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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, December 21 – Monday, December 23, 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

100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110

www.stanthonyshrine.org

Sunday, December 22, 2019
Fourth Sunday of Advent

We extend a thank-you to all of you (friars, staff, volunteers) who have put in extra time during this
Advent season. Special thanks to Joanne Hidaka for her work on the great Advent and Christmas
decorations in the churches and to Mark Emery for his conscientious oversight of the music at the
Shrine.

In today’s Gospel, we hear the story of an angel visiting Joseph in a dream. The mystical nature of
Joseph’s dream and sleep is part of the longer narrative of the awe and wonder of Christmas. May this
sacred time inspire our imaginations to new possibilities for church, community, worship, prayer, and
love.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director The Church on Arch Street

Merry Christmas
From The Franciscan Friars & Staff
of St. Anthony Shrine

Christmas Masses

Christmas Eve Vigil Christmas Day Mass

Tuesday, December 24 Wednesday, December 25

4:00 PM, 4:15 PM,

5:30 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:30 AM
10:00 PM,
12:00 Midnight

ONLINE GIVING: Giving a gift online is easy; giving a recurring gift is even easier! Setting up a recurring gift
is the best way to make your regular donation without having to think about it. You can select a monthly,
quarterly or annual donation and the gift will be automatically and securely processed the first of the month.
Please visit our giving page to create your recurring gift today: www.stanthonyshrine.org/giving

Our 2020 Seniors at Arch Street

Franciscan Calendars

No Seniors on Wednesday, December 25th

are now available!

Merry Christmas!
Get your copy today at the
Information Booth in the
Next meeting will be on Jan 15th!
Questions: Please contact Julie Woodall
1st floor lobby.
Senior Program Director at 617-438-0264.

 Year- End Gifts Hand-made Goods for Sale

Brother Sebastian is selling his
As the end of the calendar year approaches, we invite you to consider making a tax-
hand-made leather products and
deductible gift to the Shrine. There are a number of ways to make this gift.
Brother Paul Bourque is selling

religious statues, San Damiano
1. Cash/check - may be given in person or via the U.S mail. Please note that the crosses as well as sweaters,
gift must be postmarked by December 31, to be counted for a 2019 tax hats and cowls...
deduction.

2. Credit card –You can make an on-line gift with a credit card. Or, you may call
the Development Office (857-206-7243) and give your credit card
information over the telephone. Our electronic giving kiosks in the lobby,
and at the information booth are two other options to make a gift with your
credit card.

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. Your total annual IRA Charitable Rollover gift(s) cannot exceed
$100,000 in the calendar year of the gift. Please contact the administrator of
your plan and ask that your distribution be a charitable rollover to the
Shrine. This gift must come directly from your plan administrator to the
Shrine. Please include your name and address in the transfer.

4. Gifts of Long-Term Appreciated Securities – This type of gift may offer more
tax advantages for you than a gift of cash. Please consult with your tax
advisor.

5. 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
- Brother Sebastian and
about making a gift, please contact Maryanne Rooney-Hegan at (617) 778-1645.
Brother Paul Bourque
Our tax ID # is 04-2119394.



Fall 2020 Pilgrimages
Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome: October 12-22, 2020
Join Bro. Paul O'Keeffe and Fr. John Aherne on the St. Anthony Shrine annual
pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome. See the town where Saints Francis and Clare
lived their lives and began a movement that is still going strong 800 years later.
Pilgrims will visit sites in and around Assisi, Florence, and Rome; including the
Vatican and other sites important to our Catholic faith. $3400 double occupancy,
$3600 single occupancy. Price includes airfare, ground transportation, hotels, all
tours, and all meals. Please join us if you enjoy eating good food, visiting beautiful
sites, and want to learn more about the Franciscan traditions that make Saint
Anthony Shrine a special place.
Holy Land Pilgrimage: November 5-14, 2020
You're invited to join St. Anthony Shrine with Bro. Paul O'Keeffe and
Fr. Christopher Van Haight, OFM on the Franciscan pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Pilgrims will visit the following locations: Mount Tabor, Nazareth, Cana, Magdala,
Capernaum, Tabgha, St. Peter of Primacy, the Mount of Beatitudes,the Sea of
Galilee, the Jordan River, Jericho, Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity, Shepherd’s
Field, Bethany, Hebron, Mount of Olives, Dominus Flevit, the Church of All Nations,
the Old City of Jerusalem, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Way of the Cross,
and more! $3,600 double occupancy, $4,150 single occupancy. This price includes
daily mass, all tours, accommodations, round trip airfare and most meals. For more
details on this pilgrimage please visit: www.FMUnion.org/Holy-Land

For more information or to sign up please contact Bro. Paul O’Keeffe, OFM Email: pokeeffe@thefranciscans.org or 617-542-5147.


MASS SCHEDULE 2019 St. Anthony Shrine
Saturday Mass: 12PM Christmas Raffle
Saturday Vigil: 4PM , 5:30PM
Sunday Mass: 6AM, 7:30AM, 9AM , 10:30AM ,
12PM (Spanish Mass 1st Fl. Church)
12PM , 4PM , 5:30PM , 7PM
Weekday Mass: 6AM, 7AM, 11:45AM, 12:30PM, 5:15PM
3rd Wednesday of every month: Anointing Mass 10AM

CONFESSION SCHEDULE Drawing on

Sunday, December 22 at 6:30 pm
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Weekday: 10:30AM - 1:30PM, 4PM - 5:30PM

Raffle books are available at the kiosk in the lobby.
*Please note: Additional Wednesday Confession: 6:30AM - 8AM


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, 1st Floor Chapel 12:30pm
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 (3rd Wed.) All Masses O.A. Meeting (Open), 2nd Floor Classroom 12:15pm
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (3rd Wed.) 10:00am
Seniors Program, Auditorium 10:30am Saturday
Women’s Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30pm Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.) 12:00pm
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed) 5:30 pm
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open), Auditorium Foyer 5:45pm Sunday
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:30am
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:00pm
Latino Ministry Social, Auditorium 1:00pm
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55pm
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00pm

Notice of Cancellation of the Devotions and Vespers on 2nd Collections
Sunday, December 22 and December 29, 2019 December 2019

The Sunday afternoon Devotions and Vespers are cancelled for Sunday,

December 25: Medical Clinic

December 22nd and December 29th. The Devotions and Vespers will resume on
for Homeless Women
Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 2:55 P.M. The Devotions and Vespers Ministry wish

everyone a joyous and holy Christmas and a healthy and happy and New Year. December 28/29:
The Arch Street Band