St .

Anthony Shrine
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, December 24th Friday, December 31st

100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110

Telephone: 617-542-6440 Prayer Request Line: 617-553-4100 The Good Word: 617-542-0502

www.stanthonyshrine.org

December 24, 2016

The Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Eve
On this most holy of holy nights, we friars at St. Anthony Shrine extend a greeting of peace and hope to you and your
family. St. Bonaventure wrote about a crche created by St. Francis of Assisi in 1223. The manger scene still so
common today continues to speak a message of humility, wonder and grace.
Of course, the Christmas season in the Catholic Church begins at 4pm on Christmas Eve. We invite you to pay attention
to the many special liturgical days that are coming up during the Christmas season.
December 25 Christmas Day
December 26 Feast of St. Stephen
December 27 Feast of St. John
December 28 Feast of the Holy Innocents
December 30 Feast of the Holy Family
January 1 Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
January 8 Epiphany of the Lord
January 9 Baptism of the Lord
This holy season is an appropriate time to think of the many ways in which we here at St. Anthony Shrine are especially
blessed. We friars are particularly grateful to the faith community here which inspires us every day.
The Shrine got a lot of publicity on Monday of this past week when an anonymous donor presented us with a winning
Massachusetts State Lottery ticket worth $100,000. The following all did stories on this event: Boston Herald,
ItemLive.com, CBS Boston, CruxNow.com, Metro, NECN.com, MassLive.com, ABCnews.com, ABCs Good Morning
America, WTHR, The Christian Post, and Univision. All of the reporters were especially nice. Some of them stayed for
Mass after the interview; others asked for a blessing before they left!
Several reporters and several people in-house have asked me what we will do with extra money. The Shrine has an
annual budget of $4.3 million. So $100,000 is only a little more than 2 percent of the annual budget. Included in the
budget is the expectation that people will be generous at Christmastime in fact, it is when we receive much of our
annual revenue. So while its an incredibly generous gift for one person to make, a great point of reflection on our own
generosity, and very helpful to our overall revenue goals, its still only 2 percent of the budget and we still need everyone
else to do your share. Thank you!
Id like to thank Fr. Brian Cullinane, OFM, for running such a great Christmas raffle here at the Shrine. These things are
a lot of work! Christmas came a little early for the four raffle winners: Kevin Cox of South Boston ($10,000), James D.
Daly of Providence RI ($3,000), Joan Tyrrell of Braintree ($2,000), and James Georgia, Jr., of Raleigh NC (two roundtrip tickets on JetBlue). Thank you, again, Fr. Brian.
The second collection this weekend is for Bread on The Common, one of our programs for our homeless brothers and
sisters. This program has always involved two things: (1) Some kind of meal for the homeless that we meet on the street,
and (2) A deliberate attempt on our part to engage in friendly, meaningful conversation with the homeless.
Lately, Bread on the Common has expanded into some new areas as well. We use this time to recruit clients for the
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Clinic (housed at the Shrine on Thursday mornings). We go into shoe stores with
the homeless, one at a time, and buy new shoes for them. Finally, we are going to take on a project of higher-level
training for our volunteers in this program. There is a great deal to know about working with the homeless population
and we want our volunteers to be sensitive, effective, equipped, compassionate and safe.
May you and your families have a most blessed, holy and joyful Christmas. Thank you for helping us serve so many
people. From the Friars, blessings on all of you
Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM
Executive Director

Year- End Gifts

As the end of the 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 2016 tax deduction.
2. Credit card Make a gift on line www.stanthontshrine.org with a credit card. Or, you may call
Ariana in the Development Office (857-206-7243) and give your credit card over the telephone.
Kiosks in the lobby and at the front desk are two other options for credit card gifts. Your
transaction must be made no later than 11:59 p.m. on December 31, in your time zone for a 2016
charitable contribution.
3. IRA Charitable Rollover If you or someone you know is 70 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. Contact the administrator of your plan and
ask that your distribution be a charitable rollover to the Shrine.
4. 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 employers 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. Thank you for making a difference. If you have questions
about making a gift, please contact Maryanne Rooney-Hegan at (617) 542-6440 ext. 115.

SENIORS PROGRAM

We are the Fr. Mychal Judge Recovery Center, a substance abuse

counseling and retreat program here at St. Anthony Shrine in Boston,
MA. We currently have openings
for individual counseling.

Wednesdays
10:00 am Mass
10:30 am Light exercise/stretching
11:00 am Activity or Presentation
12:00 Noon Lunch

The FMJRC will open for walk-in appointments on Saturdays at 9am

beginning January 7th. There will also be an addiction recovery support
group from 11am to 12pm on Saturdays.
If you or a loved one is interested, please contact Anthony Andreottola
at 617-542-6400 Ext. 183.

December Calendar
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28 : Anna & Simeon: Wisdom and Blessing for

the New Year, with Patricia Fazzone

Grief Ministry Support Group

Winter Session
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Tuesday, 1/10 from 6-7pm: Franciscan spirituality in the workplace
presented by Br. John Mags.
Wednesday, 1/18 from 6-7pm: Please join us as we say the rosary as
a group!
Sunday, 1/22 from 11am 12:30pm: Brunch n Bible Study at Uno
Due Go.
Saturday, 1/28 at 1pm: Movie and discussion with Fr. Barry.
For more information, please email: sas20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org

January 17 February 21
Tuesdays, 5:30 7:00pm
A six-week support group to those grieving the
death of someone they have loved
Pre-registration is required because enrollment is
limited. Please contact Fr. Joe Quinn, OFM at 617542-6440 Ext. 239 or
jquinn@stanthonyshrine.org to enroll.
For more information please see the flier in the lobby.

Second Collection December 24 th & 25th

2nd collection December 24th and 25th will go to support

Bread on the Common

Merry!

Christmas!

Regular Schedule of
Mass and Confession Times
at St. Anthony Shrine
Mass Schedule
Saturday Mass: 12 PM
Saturday Vigil Masses: 4 PMn (4:15 PM 1st Fl. Church), 5:30 PMn
Sunday Masses: 6 AM, 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10 AMn, 11:15 AMn,
12:00 PMn (Spanish Mass-1st Fl. Church), 12:30 PMn, 4 PMn, 5:30 PMn
Weekday Masses: 6 AM, 7 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 5:15 PM
Additional Wednesday Mass: 10 AM
Please note: The 5:15 PM Mass on Wednesday is in Spanish.
Holy Day Mass Schedule:

Vigil: 4:15 PM, St.

5:15 PM
Holy Day: 6 AM,
7 AM, 8 AM, 11:45 AM,
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Shrine
PM, 4:15
PM, 5:15
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Arch Street,
Boston,
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8 AM, 10 AM
(nMusic Masses)
Legal Holiday
Mass Schedule:
617-542-6440
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Confession Schedule

Weekday Confessions (Except Wednesday): 10 AM2 PM, 45:30 PM

Wednesday Confessions: 6:308 AM, 10 AM2 PM, 45:30 PM
Saturday Confessions: 10 AM4 PM
Sunday Confessions: 1:303 PM
Holy Day Confession Schedule: Follows schedule above.
Legal Holiday Confession Schedule: 8:3010 AM
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Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for Veterans to serve, clean up, and join in
fellowship with the veterans who attend our monthly
Veterans Ministry luncheon on the last Tuesday of every
month from 12:45 2:30 pm. Interested veterans please
contact Mary Ann Ponti at mponti@stanthonyshrine.org.
Musician for Latino Masses We are looking for any
volunteers that would like to play in the chorus of the Latino
mass. Interested musicians please contact Ana Connolly at
aconnolly@stanthonyshrine.org.

REGULAR EVENTS
Monday
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed)

12:15 p.m.
5:45 p.m.

Tuesday
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting)
Mens Cursillo Reunion Group

Noon
5:15 p.m.

Wednesday
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.)
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.)
SA Meeting (Open Meeting), Auditorium Foyer
Womens Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed)
Grupo Hispano de Oracion
Mass in Spanish
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.)
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Closed Meeting)
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.)

All Masses
See web
7:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
5:45 p.m.

Thursday
S.L.A.A Meeting
Rosary Prayer Group
p.m.
Mens Spirituality Group (1st and 3rd Thursday)
Lectura y reflexin del evangelio
A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting)

5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m.

Friday
SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom

7:00 a.m.
12:15 p.m.

Saturday
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.)
Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.)
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.)
Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.)

10:30 a.m.
Noon
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.

Sunday
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.)
Healing Service (2nd Sun.)
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.)

11:00 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:55 p.m.
3:00 p.m.

Noon
12:30

Second Collection December 24 th & 25th

2nd collection on December 24th and 25th will go to support

Bread on the Common

Only a Few Available!

JESUS WEPT MEMORIAL
CANDLES
Honor Your Deceased Loved One
With This Wonderful, Loving Tribute.
Your beautiful white beeswax candle
at the Shrine will burn brightly,
steadfastly, and continuously 24/7 for
an entire year.
For more information, see the Front
Desk or call Diane at 617-542-8057.

The Emmaus Ministry

Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents
Whose Children Of Any Age Have Died By Any Cause
No Matter How Long Ago
One-Hour Retreat 1st Sunday of the Month
Shrine Auditorium Classroom after the 10 a.m. Mass.
Go to www.emfgp.org
Or call Diane, Pauls Mother, at 617-542-8057.

100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110

Telephone: 617-542-6440 Prayer Request Line: 617-553-4100 The Good Word: 617-542-0502

www.stanthonyshrine.org