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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, January 25 – Friday, January 31, 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

January 26, 2020
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Greetings of peace.

In the second reading today, St. Paul points out to the Corinthians that there are divisions among them. It’s
helpful for us to remember that the early Christians didn’t have the luxury of large public gathering places.
They simply met in people’s homes. (Imagine how different one’s experience of church would be if we
started to do that.) Also consider that the homes in those days were not large. Since there were small
groups of Christians meeting separately all over a given city or town, it’s easy to understand how particular
locations might have gotten off-message for a period of time. Paul‘s letter then was to remind the
Corinthians that there is value in unity: Jesus is the central figure around whom we can all rally. The same
message applies to us in our time.

Have a blessed week.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM
Executive Director

February 26th

Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome

October 20-30, 2020
Join Bro. Paul O'Keeffe, OFM and Fr. John Aherne, OFM 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.

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

Lent 2020 For Grieving Parents Who Have Lost
a Child of Any Age by Any Cause,
No Matter How Long Ago
Presented by the Emmaus Ministry at St. Anthony Shrine.
Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents

Saturday, March 28, 2020 9:30 am - 7:00 pm

St. Anthony Shrine Friary, 100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110

Join other parents and the friars for a One-Day Emmaus Ministry Retreat.
Give yourself the gift of getting away for a day to focus on your spiritual
journey after the death of your child. Share as much or as little as you like.
Experience peace and comfort in a safe, loving place, at least for a time. All
are welcome. Dress is casual. Pre-Registration required. See
www.emfgp.org or call 617-542-8057.
Cost: $25 individuals; $40 couples. Includes three meals, refreshments, and
all retreat materials. Parking is available nearby at $9/day.

BROWN BAG LUNCH RETREAT

Losing a child is horrendous. Your life changes dramatically,
irrevocably forever. Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving
process can help. Bring a lunch; we provide beverages.
Free Will Offering.
Monday, March 2, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00 pm
HOPE FOR GRIEVING PARENTS… IT’S POSSIBLE!
SUSAN LOTT, JAMIS' MOTHER
“It’s not the fact that there is no joy in life. It is because
there is no hope.”
A very simple and ordinary beautiful November day in
Vermont soon turned horrific for Susan Lott, when she
learned of the double murder of her precious son and her
ex-husband. For years, her world cratered and she felt
paralyzed. Now… She has found Hope. Come to this
Brown Bag Lunch Retreat to hear how she did it.
For more information, call Diane, Paul’s Mother, at 617-542-8057.

The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents at St. Anthony Shrine

100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110
617-542-8057 • dmonaghan@stanthonyshrine.org


MASS SCHEDULE
Seniors at Arch Street
Our Seniors Program meets only
Saturday Mass: 12PM twice monthly during the winter.
Saturday Vigil: 4PM , 5:30PM Next meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 29th:
Sunday Mass: 6AM, 7:30AM, 9AM , 10:30AM , Presentation by Br. Daniel Murray, OFM

12PM (Spanish Mass 1st Fl. Church) 2nd Collection January 25/26th
12PM , 4PM , 5:30PM , 7PM Our second collection this weekend will be
for the Franciscan Missionary Union
Weekday Mass: 6AM, 7AM, 11:45AM, 12:30PM, 5:15PM (FMU) in support of our missionaries serving
3rd Wednesday of every month: Anointing Mass 10AM in Lima, Peru. The FMU was founded by the
friars in 1920 to send friars to preach the
Gospel in foreign lands. Since its inception,
CONFESSION SCHEDULE the FMU has supported over 200
missionaries in various countries including
Bolivia, Brazil, Japan, Jamaica, Kenya and
1st Floor Church Peru. We would appreciate your prayers for
Saturday: 10AM - 4PM
our missionaries and for the people they
Sunday: 1:30PM - 3PM serve. We also invite you to join us in
supporting our missionaries with a donation
Weekday: 10:30AM - 1:30PM, 4PM - 5:30PM in the second collection.
*Please note: Additional Wednesday Confession: 6:30AM - 8AM Thank you for your prayers and support!


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

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