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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.

Tuesday, December 24, 2019 – Friday, January 10, 2020

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

Christmas, 2019

From the Gospel of Luke: “I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today
in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you:
you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” The friars and staff of the
Shrine are so grateful for the holiness and spirit of generosity that each of you bring to this special church on
Arch Street. Your enthusiasm is contagious. May you and your family enjoy this sacred season. Merry
Christmas!

The very first Mass at 100 Arch St. took place at 11:59pm on December 31, 1954. In other words, this year,
on New Year’s Eve, we will mark our 65th year in this building. Do you know anyone who attended that
1954 New Year’s Eve Mass? We would love to hear their recollection of that event. Please write to me at
tconway@stanthonyshrine.org or at 100 Arch St. Boston MA 02110.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM
Executive Director


Shrine Hours on New Years Day
Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Open: 7am to 11am

Masses at 8am and 10am
Confessions from 8:30am to 10am

Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God
Holy Day of Obligation

*Vigil Masses at 4:15pm and 5:15pm on

st
Tuesday, December 31 .

Congratulations to the winners of the

2019 Christmas Raffle!

First prize: $10,000
Philip M. Brienze, Lynn MA

Second prize: $4,000
Thomas M. Doherty, W. Newton MA

Third prize: $2,000
Robert Polin, Randolph MA

Fourth prize: JetBlue tickets
Robert Rogers, Newton MA

Thank you Fr. Brian Cullinane, OFM!

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

Year- End Gifts

As the end of the calendar 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 2019 tax 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 about making a gift, please contact Maryanne Rooney-Hegan at (617) 778-
1645.

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
Seniors at Arch Street
No Seniors on Wednesday, December 25th
Saturday Mass: 12PM Merry Christmas!
Saturday Vigil: 4PM , 5:30PM Next meeting will be on Jan 15th!
Sunday Mass: 6AM, 7:30AM, 9AM , 10:30AM , Questions: Please contact Julie Woodall
Senior Program Director at 617-438-0264.
12PM (Spanish Mass 1st Fl. Church)
12PM , 4PM , 5:30PM , 7PM Our 2020 Franciscan Calendars
Weekday Mass: 6AM, 7AM, 11:45AM, 12:30PM, 5:15PM
are now available!
3rd Wednesday of every month: Anointing Mass 10AM Get your copy today at the Information Booth
in the 1st floor lobby. Complimentary.
One per person, while supplies last.
CONFESSION SCHEDULE
1st Floor Church
Saturday: 10AM - 4PM
Sunday: 1:30PM - 3PM
Weekday: 10:30AM - 1:30PM, 4PM - 5:30PM
*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
December 29, 2019 December 2019

The Sunday afternoon Devotions and Vespers are cancelled for Sunday,

December 25: Medical Clinic

December 29th. The Devotions and Vespers will resume on Sunday, January 5,
for Homeless Women
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