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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, September 28 – Friday, October 4, 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

September 29, 2019
Twenty-sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Greetings of peace.

Below is the list of the 15 longest serving lay employees of the Shrine. We list names, current job titles, and the
number of years each has served:

Emery, Mark Director of Music 17

Andreottola, Anthony Director, Fr. Mychal Judge Recovery Center 14
Espinoza, Angela Prep Cook 13
Struyk, Pieter Musician 10
Ogden, Julie Special Advisor to the Executive Director 9
Giordano, Michael Musician 9
Guaranda-Loor, Maribel Prep Cook 9
Battista, Gerard Sacristan 7
Green, Ariana Donor Services Manager 7
Kaufman, Harry Food Center Manager 6
Ponti, Mary Ann Director of Outreach 6
Mcauliffe, Jeffrey Musician 6
Martinez, Brandon Musician 6
Kendall, John Digital Marketing Manager 5
Rooney-Hegan, Maryanne Director of Development 5

Long-time employees add so much to an institution. They provide historical perspective, institutional memory, not to
mention familiar faces in a downtown that sometimes feels anonymous. We are grateful for the loyalty, dedication,
and goodwill of these long-serving members of the staff. This is a group of holy and good people!

Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

We currently have the following positions available at the Shrine. If you are interested or know someone who
would be a good candidate, please inquire via email to: HR@stanthonyshrine.org
- Kitchen cook.
- Sacristan for early weekday Masses: 5:45am to 7:30am shift.
- English-Chinese interpreter for the Franciscan Food Center: Thursdays and Saturdays.
- Digital Marketing Intern.
- Temp bookkeeper.
- Temp accountant.

Upcoming 2nd Collections

September 28/29: Archdiocese of Boston Propagation of the Faith

October 12/13: Lazarus Ministry
October 26/27: Medical Clinic for Homeless Women

Thank you for your generosity!

 St. Anthony Shrine

Comparative Statement of Income and Expenses
July 1 to August 31, 2019 and 2018

July 1, July 1, Year-
2019 to 2018 to to-year Percent
Aug 31, Aug 31, Increase Increase
2019 2018 (Decrease) (Decrease)

Income:
Collections 156,000 175,000 (19,000) (11)
Second Collections 23,000 29,000 (6,000) (21)
Fundraising Income 506,000 434,000 72,000 17
Program Income 14,000 6,000 8,000 133
Wills & Bequests Income 62,000 0 62,000

Other Income 9,000 1,000 8,000 800
Interest Earned 7,000 8,000 (1,000) (13)
Total Income 777,000 653,000 124,000 19




Expenses:

HNP-Support & Other Expenses 19,000 14,000 5,000 36
Friary 20,000 80,000 (60,000) (75)
Development Expenses 88,000 107,000 (19,000) (18)
Facilities Expenses 80,000 75,000 5,000 7
General & Administrative 44,000 53,000 (9,000) (17)
Professional Expenses 43,000 54,000 (11,000) (20)
Direct Program Expenses 65,000 42,000 23,000 55
Salaries & Related Expenses 368,000 259,000 109,000 42
Depreciation & Amortization Exp 53,000 53,000 0

Miscellaneous Expenses 0 1,000 (1,000) (100)
Total Expense 780,000 738,000 42,000 6

Excess (Shortage) of
Revenues over Expenses (3,000) (85,000) 82,000

Note: All figures are rounded to the nearest thousand.

Mission Appeal: During the masses on September 28 and 29, former Rostro de Cristo missionaries will share
their experiences of living and serving with the Catholic Church in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Rostro de Cristo is a
Catholic mission program helping to extend Church’s ministry and mission to some of our most
marginalized communities. Founded in 1989 by Fr. James Ronan, a priest from the Archdiocese of Boston,
Rostro de Cristo supports and trains young adults from the United States who dedicate a year to living a life
of service, faith and community as volunteer missionaries. A second collection will be taken in support of
this missionary activity. Please visit www.rostrodecristo.org for more information.

Fall 2019 Project Rachel Post-Abortion Healing Retreats
September 28, October 19 & November 16

“Project Rachel led me to a place of forgiveness and mercy. During the
retreat, I realized the lasting impact of forgiveness. I knew God had
forgiven me, and now I needed to forgive myself.”
– A Project Rachel retreat participant.

The Project Rachel ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston extends a
special invitation to women suffering from the pain of a past abortion
to attend a “Come to the Waters of Healing” one-day retreat. Fall
dates are September 28, October 19 and November 16 from 9 AM to 5
PM. Locations are confidential. Limited to ten participants per retreat.
For more information, contact Project Rachel at 508.651.3100 or
help@projectrachelboston.com.

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!

Seniors at Arch Street The next LGBTQ Spirituality Ministry
Meeting will be held on
Wednesdays in October Wednesday, October 16th
from 5:30pm – 7pm
in the 2nd floor classroom.
Oct. 2 – 10:30am Refreshments
11:00 am Nutrition Presentation: Sodium Workshop

Alexandra Hill MS, RD, LDN Registered Dietitian: Ethos Young Adults
12 Noon Lunch St. Anthony Shrine Young Adult Group
Upcoming Dates
Oct. 9 – 10:30am Refreshments

11:00 am Presentation: Br. Daniel F. Murray, OFM October

“Toys from Yesteryear” Thursday, 10/17 - Dinner and Faith Sharing
12 Noon Lunch

Saturday, 10/26 - Group Hike

Oct. 16 – 10:00am Mass with Anointing of the Sick November
10:30am Refreshments Thursday 11/14 - Dinner and Faith Sharing
11:00am Exercise with Patti D’Angelo with Fr. Frank Sevola
12 Noon Lunch

Sunday, 11/24 - Friendsgiving Potluck

Oct. 23 – Lunch @ Florentine Café December
333 Hanover Street North End, Boston Thursday, 12/5 - Dinner and Faith Sharing
$25 per person

Saturday, 12/7 - Advent Day of Retreat

Oct. 30 – 10:30am Refreshments
10:45am Movie – Storm Boy For more information or to sign up for these
12 Noon Lunch events please contact:

Questions: Please contact Julie Woodall, Matt Pastore
Senior Program Director at 617-438-0264. mpastore@stanthonyshrine.org

 Franciscan Dinner and Pope Francis Award 2019
Plans are well underway for our Franciscan Dinner and Pope Francis Award. Please plan to join us at our new venue,
The Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 for an evening to celebrate and support the
extraordinary work of the Franciscan Friars on Arch Street. This year the focus is on the women we serve –the poor,
the alienated and those who seek compassion and acceptance.

We are proud to boast of this year’s Pope Francis Award recipient, Regina M. Pisa, Chairman Emeritus Goodwin, and
one of the most accomplished professional woman in Boston. Regina is a leader and innovator. She has been a
transformational business leader at Goodwin, while also being a passionate advocate for women and children. Regina
lives her Catholic values as a philanthropist who is committed to social justice and taking action with courage, vision,
compassion and humility.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Ms. Lorrie Higgins will serve as Honorary Chairs. Jo-Anne and Jim Gallagher are
graciously serving as co-chairs. They have put together a Dinner Committee of all-star business, financial and
community leaders. A heartfelt thank you to each of you.

Our fundraising goal this year is an ambitious $1.2 million. To date we have raised $950,350. If you would like
information about becoming a sponsor, please see Father Thomas E. Conway, OFM, or Maryanne Rooney-Hegan,
director of development 617-778-1645. Thank you.

D We are profoundly grateful to those have already stepped forward.

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Arch Street Sponsors

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Honoring Jack and Cathy Brennan
Tom and Shari Crotty

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Patti and Larry D’Angelo
Eastern Bank
Ernst & Young
Jo-Anne and Jim Gallagher
Bob and Pat O’Neill
Michael O’Reilly
Newmark Knight Frank
A.W. Perry, Inc.
Samuels & Associates

Regina M. Pisa Shrine Sponsor

Chairman Emeritus Goodwin Anonymous

Bank of Canton
Franciscan Presenting Sponsor Connell Limited Partnership
Goodwin Larry and Atsuko Fish
In Memory of Rita A. DiMento Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Gannon
McCall Family Charitable Foundation
Assisi Sponsors
Anonymous (2)
Michael A. Ruane
Nicole Stata
New Balance Athletics, Inc. Rockland Trust-Blue Hills Charitable Foundation
In Memory of Carmella Carella The Druker Company, Ltd.
Joanne Hidaka and Ben Niedermeyer
Brian F. Ward
Media Sponsor
St. Anthony Sponsors Boston Herald
Dan Brownell and Kelley Laurel
Citizens Financial Group, LLC
Eversource
George R. Taylor


The St. Anthony Shrine counseling service is now taking new clients for counseling.
If you're looking for individual, couples, or family counseling in English, Spanish, or Mandarin Chinese,
please call
Br. Paul O'Keeffe at 617-542-5147 to make an appointment.

Franciscans around the world celebrate the Feast of St. Francis on October 3rd & 4th and we Blessing of the
invite you to join us! On Thursday, October 3rd at 7 PM we will celebrate the Transitus. Animals
This uniquely Franciscan celebration is the commemoration of St. Francis passing from
earthly life to eternal life. It is a beautiful celebration of prayer, song and scripture that is Sunday,
truly special to the Franciscan Heart. I will preside and our newest friar at the Shrine, Br. October 6th
Javier Del Angel De Los Santos, OFM will preach the homily. On October 4th we celebrate 9:30am
the Feast of St. Francis. The friars will gather with the worshiping community at the regular
5:15 PM mass in the second floor church for a festive liturgy celebrating our founder and Thompson
Holy Father St. Francis of Assisi. I will preside at this mass and Br. Christopher Coccia, OFM Square
will preach the homily. The Arch Street Band will provide music and both celebrations. Charlestown,
Please join us for this festive, unique and holy celebration! MA
~ Fr. Frank Sevola, OFM, Guardian of the Friary


MONTH OF
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY

DEVOTION TO ST. ANTHONY

OCTOBER 2019

Emmaus Ministry: Serving the Spiritual Needs of
Back to School with Franciscan Adult Ed
Grieving Parents
Save the Dates for Bill Sawyer’s Fall Workshop, titled:
“Making Relationships Better with Help from Monthly One-Hour Retreat 1st Sunday of Every Month
Jesus and His Friends” after the 10:30am Mass.
7 Sessions on Tuesdays from 12:15pm - 1:15pm
October 8th - November 19, 2019 For more information, call Diane at
2nd Floor Classroom 617-542-8057 or visit www.emfgp.org


MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Mass: 12PM
Saturday Vigil: 4PM , 5:30PM
The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents
Sunday Mass: 6AM, 7:30AM, 9AM , 10:30AM , Serving the Spiritual Needs of Parents Whose Children
12PM (Spanish Mass 1st Fl. Church) of any age have died by any cause,
no matter how long ago
12PM , 4PM , 5:30PM , 7PM
Losing a child under any circumstance is horrific. Focusing on
Weekday Mass: 6AM, 7AM, 11:45AM, 12:30PM, 5:15PM the spirituality of the grieving process can help tremendously.
3rd Wednesday of every month: Anointing Mass 10AM Please join us. All are welcome.

Weekend Spiritual Retreat at Miramar Retreat Center

CONFESSION SCHEDULE Duxbury, MA
November 1-3, 2019

1st Floor Church

Saturday: 10AM - 4PM
Sunday: 1:30PM - 3PM
Weekday: 10:30AM - 1:30PM, 4PM - 5:30PM For more information, see www.emfgp.org
*Please note: Additional Wednesday Confession: 6:30AM - 8AM Or call Diane, Paul’s Mother, at 617-542-8057.

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 (3 Wed.) 10:00am

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S.A. Meeting (Open), Auditorium Foyer 7:00am Saturday
10:30am Centering Prayer Group (1 & 4 Sat.) 12:00pm
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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

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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