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& Ministry Center

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The Good Word Tel. 617-542-0502

Prayer Request Line Tel. 617-542-6826

Sunday, March 9 Saturday, March 15, 2014

WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK MARCH

Welcome to the St. Anthony Shrine Community. All are welcome here. No one is excluded. Please take this bulletin home with you as well as the many brochures that advertise the programs and services of the Shrine. Thank you for being with us today. Franciscan friars and staff St. Anthony Shrine community
Sunday:

08 Saturday

Adult Confirmation Program, class #1, 10:30 to Noon. Change of location-4th fl Clare room Registration closed. Prison Ministry, SCHC, 8:15 to 11:30 a.m., womens services 12:55 to 2:30 p.m.

09 Sunday

20s/30s Second Sunday Social-Coffee Edition, after 10 & 11:15 a.m. Masses, 2nd fl. classroom (See ad for details.) Healing Prayer Service, 1:30 p.m. Parents & Family of LGBT Support Group, 1:45 to 3:00 p.m., Assisi auditorium stage classroom (Se ad for details.)

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Friday: Saturday:

First Sunday of Lent; Daylight Saving Time begins Abstinence Purim (Jewish observance) begins at sunset

12 Wednesday

10 Monday

Blood Drive, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., auditorium (See ad for details.) Dental screening*, 10:00 a.m. to Noon (*by appt. 617-542-6440, ext. 118) Blood pressure & Blood Sugar screening, Flu vaccine, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wellness Center

Blood pressure & Blood Sugar screening, Flu vaccine, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wellness Center Sacramental anointing Mass, 10:00 a.m. (See ad for details.)

Compostela Pilgrims meeting, 4:30 p.m., Assisi Auditorium stage classroom (See ad for details.) Bereavement Support group, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 4th fl. Clare room. Registration closed.

Bread on the Common, 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. (See ad for details.)

Womens Spiritual Reflection Group, Noon to 1:30 p.m., Contact: Nancy Nichols Kearns, 781-704-1010 or nancynichols1010@yahoo.com

Seniors Mass 10:00 a.m., St. Patricks Irish Soda Bread 11:00 a.m., lunch noon

13 Thursday

11 Tuesday

Blood pressure & Blood Sugar screening, Flu vaccine, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wellness Center

20s/30s The Spirituality of Pope Francis, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (See ad for details.)

Buddhism and Christianity..., by William Sawyer, II, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., 2nd fl. classroom

Faith Encouters the Ecological Crisis, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 2nd. fl. classroom. Registration closed.

Mens Faith Works Spirituality Group, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., 4th fl. Francis rm (See ad for details.)

15 Saturday

Jesus of Montreal, film & discussion, 1:15 to 3:30 p.m., Assisi auditorium stage classroom (See ad for details.)

Adult Confirmation Program, class #2, 10:30 to Noon. 4th. fl. Clare room. Registration closed.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:

Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9

MISA EN ESPAOL Cada domingo a las 11:45 de la maana primer piso

Spanish Mass Sundays, 11:45 a.m. in First Floor Church

Parents and Family of LGBT Support Group

I C U Group (ICU means I Care

Unconditionally... because I love you)

Sunday, March 9, 2014 1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Assisi auditorium stage classroom

A.A. Step Meeting 5:45 p.m. Seniors Crafts Group 10:30 a.m. A.A. Open Meeting Noon Mens Cursillo Reunion 5:15 p.m. Wednesday Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses Womens Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m. Seniors Computer Lab 1:30 p.m. Grupo Hispano de Oracin 4:15 p.m. A.A. Open Meeting 5:45 p.m. Bread on the Common (2nd & 4th Wed.) 5:45 p.m. Anointing of the Sick Mass (2nd Wed.) TBA Thursday S.L.A.A. Meeting Noon Mens Spirituality Group (2nd & 4th Thurs.) 5:00 p.m. A.A. Big Book Meeting 5:45 p.m. Saturday Centering Prayer Group (1st & 3rd Sat.) Noon Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m. Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 2:00 p.m. Sunday 20/30 Boston Young Adults Coffee (4th Sun.) 11:00 a.m. alt. Wine & Cheese Social (odd 4th Sun.) 5:00 p.m. Pieta Ministry Coffee (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m. Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m. Separated and Divorced Catholics 1:30 p.m. Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m.

REGULAR EVENTS
Monday Tuesday

Contact: Fr. Joe Quinn, OSF, 617-542-6440, ext. 239 or email LGBT@stanthonyshrine.org

We clearly recognize the importance of the roles played by the parent[s], family and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. A designated support group has been established to assist those who love and care about their children, siblings, or friends of LGBT. The group has been meeting to reflect and discuss issues surrounding gay children and straight parents. All parents, families, siblings (over 20 yrs age) and friends of LGBT persons are invited to participate.
Offered by LGBT MInistry of St. Anthony Shrine

For more information, please contact sas20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org.

20s/30s Boston Young Adults

Events This Week

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, March 10 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Anthony Shrine Auditorium

These events are for 20s and 30s only.

Second Sunday Social

Coffee Edition

St. Francis to Compostelo Pilgrimage Informational Meeting

Monday, March 10, 2014 4:30 p.m., Assisi auditorium stage classroom For Pilgrims or others interested presentation by Collette Tours. (See ad for details.)

The Spirituality of Pope Francis... the Jesuit Pope with the heart & spirit of St. Francis with Br. John Maganzini, OFM

Sunday, March 9 after the 10 & 11:15 a.m. Masses. 2nd fl. classroom

Tuesday, March 11. 6:00 p.m. BYO-dinner, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. presentation, 2nd fl. classroom

Cover art: Tree of Life, Crewel embroidery on back of chasuble made for Fr. Stephen C. Doyle, OFM

Pray for Peace in the Middle East!

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Our next celebration of the Anointing of the Sick will take place on Wednesday, March 12 at the 10:00 a.m. Mass. All those who suffer from physical, mental or emotional illness are welcome to receive this Sacrament.

Sacramental ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Jesus of Montreal

Inconvenient Films the kind that are unsettling and provocative, inviting discussion

Bread on the Common Street Ministry to Homeless Persons

All are invited to be part of a ministry to homeless persons on the streets and nearby the Shrine on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. We meet in the auditorium of the Shrine at 5:45 p.m., prepare food packets, and then visit with homeless persons on the streets, offering food, socks, (and, weather-dependenthats, scarves & gloves) and most importantly presence, ending at 7:30 p.m.
Please call if you plan on coming. For more information, please contact Dr. Jackie Stewart at 617-542-6440, ext 143 or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com. Offered by Evangelization

2nd & 4th Wednesdays, March 12 & 26, 2014. 5:45 to 7:30 p.m.

Acclaimed Canadian comedy-drama that takes savage swipes at modern religious hypocrisy and greed. An unemployed actor is hired by a Montreal priest to run a local Passion Play, but his attempts to re-create the Easter story place him in some antagonistic situations that strangely parallel the play's scenes.
Contact Dr. Jackie Stewart to register at 617-542-6440 ext. 143 or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com. Please leave your name, telephone no
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Saturday, March 15, 2014, 1:15 to 3:30 p.m., Assisi auditorium stage classroom Cost: $5

Offered by Franciscan Adult School

Mens Faith Works Spirituality Group

2nd & 4th Thursdays, March 13 & 27, 2014. 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (4th fl. Francis room) Facilitated by Bob Giers, csd & Fr. Jim Czerwinski, OFM

The Power of Gratitude

Upcoming Events

March 18, 25; April 1, 8 & 15, 2014 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. 2nd floor classroom Presenter: William Sawyer, II, M.A. Cost: Free will ($10 per session suggested). Being grateful to God for all Gods many blessings has the power to eliminate emotional suffering. Participants will learn meditations to discover and appreciate Gods blessings, and maintain a grateful heart.
Pre-registrations appreciated.

For more information, contact Bob Giers at 617-5426440, ext. 198. Offered by the Franciscan Spiritual Companionship Ministry

This is a great opportunity for men to come together and grow in their spiritual lives and deepen their personal relationship with God thorough prayer and faith sharing. (Matt. 18:20) when two or more are gathered in my name I am in their midst.

Contact Dr. Jackie Stewart to register at 617-542-6440 ext. 143 or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com. Please leave your name, telephone no., and the course, date/time you wish to attend. Offered by Franciscan Adult School

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Mark your calendars...... Pope Francis A Muslim and Jewish Perspective by Imam Talal Eid and Rabbi Victor Reinstein
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. presentation Assisi auditorium stage classroom Pre-registrations requested.

Interested in Franciscan Life? Join us for a Weekend and Get to Know Us Better!
If you are a man between 21 and 40 years of age considering a religious vocation, we invite you to join us here at the Shrine on March 21 to 23 to get a taste of Franciscan life and ministry. Youll get to know our friar community one of the largest in our Province and share in conversation, meals, and prayer. Youll also learn about our great variety of ministries, including the Food Center, Bread on the Common, Kids Program, 20s and 30s Young Adult Group, Seniors Program, Wellness Center, Prison Ministry, and many more. There will also be an opportunity for quiet time and reflection. Cant spend the whole weekend? Make a day out of it and join us for Saturday only! For further information or to register for this event, please contact Fr. Brian Smail, OFM, Vocation Director, Franciscan Vocation Ministry, Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province, at 1-800677-7788 or vocation@hnp.org. Or, if you prefer, visit our website at BeAFranciscan.org (Upcoming Events). Register by March 14.

Two of our interfaith friends will offer prospectives from their respective traditions, how they see Pope Francis approaching different affairs of human life, interfaith dialogue and respect, and how their own traditions/teachings offer guidance toward the type of path Pope Francis is walking and inviting others to walk.
Contact Dr. Jackie Stewart to register at 617-542-6440 ext. 143 or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com. Please leave your name, & telephone no. Offered by Franciscan Adult School

We provide counseling, workshops, and retreats for people in recovery. Contact 617-542-6440 ext. 169 or email aandreottola@stanthonyshrine.org for more information.

Mychal Judge Center for Recovery

LGBT Spirituality Group The Spirituality of Pope Francis.the Jesuit Pope with the heart and spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi
Presentation by Br. John Maganzini, ofm
Wednesday, March 19, 2014, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Assisi auditorium stage classroom

Introduction to Mindfulness and Self Compassion

As part of the ongoing Mind Body Spirit Series Presenter: Mark Dagnall, LADAC, CRC Session 1: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Session 2: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 4th Floor Clare room Cost: $20 per session or $35 for both sessions. Space is limited.

Contact: Fr. Joe Quinn, OSF, 617-542-6440, ext. 239 or email LGBT@stanthonyshrine.org

All Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgendered (LGBT) Catholics are invited to participate in our monthly spirituality group.
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SAINT ANTHONY SHRINE & MINISTRY CENTER ~ All Are Welcome ~

Masses The Arch Street Band
SATURDAY AFTERNOON VIGIL MASSES ** Music

Second Floor Chapel 6:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Following Masses ** Music 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 12:30 Noon 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Cada domingo a las 11:45 de la maana Second Floor Chapel 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
LEGAL HOLIDAY MASSES MISA EN ESPAOL - PRIMER PISO

Second Floor Chapel 4:00 p.m. ** 5:30 p.m. **

First Floor Chapel 4:15 p.m.

SUNDAY MASSES

6:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Second WednesdayAnointing Mass: time to be announced Third WednesdayDay of Remembrance Tuesdays: St. Anthony Devotions Wednesdays: Spanish Mass - 5:15 p.m. Thursdays: St. Jude Devotions MISA EN ESPAOL Cada mircoles a las 5:15 de la tarde
SATURDAY MASSES

Celebrated in Second Floor Chapel

WEEKDAY MASSES

Celebrated in Second Floor Chapel 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (First Floor Chapel) Weekdays at 1:45 p.m. Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. Sundays at 1:00 p.m. Benediction (First Floor Chapel) Weekdays: 5:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: 3:30 p.m. Vespers Sundays: 3:15 p.m.
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM Executive Director Fr. Barry Langley, OFM Associate Director

CONTACT US: Phone: 1-617-542-6440 Fax: 1-617-542-4225 Website: http://www.StAnthonyShrine.org Address: 100 Arch Street Downtown Crossing Boston, MA 02110

Celebrated in First Floor Chapel Weekdays: 6:30 to 8:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 6:30 to 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Seasonal Communal Penance Service: (to be announced) Sunday: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Legal Holiday: 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Holy Rosary of Mary Sundays: 2:45 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy Sundays: 3:00 p.m.

MINISTrIES OF SAINT ANTHONY SHrINE WOrSHIP/YOUr SPIrITUAl HOME rECONCIlIATION MUSIC lAzArUS PrOGrAM WEllNESS CENTEr SAINT ANTHONY BrEAD FOr THE POOr BrEAD ON THE COMMON FrANCISCAN SPIrITUAl COMPANIONSHIP MINISTrY THE KIDS PrOGrAM SENIOrS ON ArCH STrEET MYCHAl JUDGE CENTEr FOr rECOVErY FrANCISCAN FOOD CENTEr EVANGElIzATION GOOD WOrD: (617) 542-0502 HISPANIC MINISTrY FrANCISCAN ADUlT SCHOOl PIETA MINISTrY 20S/30S BOSTON COME HOME PrOGrAM PrISON MINISTrY lGBT MINISTrY GrIEF MINISTrY
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Spirituality of the Readings

First Sunday of Lent A Reading I: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Responsorial Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17 Reading II: Romans 5:12-19 Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11

Possessions? Cars, books, clothes, appearance, and so on. You know the kind of list we could each make. Eating too much. Buying too much. Sexual lures. Holding our tongue when fairness demands that we speak out. Speaking out when we should be quiet. OK, these are just human foibles but they are also traps. look away from God, they say. He is outmoded anyway. Be interested in yourself. No one else is. And honors? Do you ever try to please other people so they will have a good opinion of you? We used to call this human respect. What would happen if your son or daughter were thrown off the team at school? How did you react when you lost your job? And so on. Americans still sit at their desks or cars or kitchen tables, working hard, worrying about meetings and deadlines, wondering if they can live up to their own expectations and those of others. Or how to just keep their jobs. We say we have essential work to do. We are important. What we do makes us worthwhile. Temptations. Could this lent be the right time to unscramble your values? Since God is the most wonderful and loving being anywhere, do you really want to block him out with lesser, undependable desires, especially those that boil down to riches, honors or pride? Isnt this true: whatever really counts in your life is actually rooted in the love of God and not the other way around. Here is how Jesus put it: love the lord your God above all things and love your neighbor as yourself (Mk 12:30-31).
Fr. John Foley, S. J. Copyright 2014, The Center for liturgy at Saint louis University. All rights reserved. Used by permission. You are invited to write a note to the author of this reflection: Fr. John Foley, S. J. (johnbfoley@yahoo.com)

Unscrambling
lent is here. Jesus is tempted. As are we. But it is often difficult to understand the scriptural temptations, as found in the Gospel. let us look at them. They will help us with our own. (1) First is food. Jesus has been on a major fast, and the devil knows it. Dont worry! he says. You are rich! You are God! You can have all the food you want. Just turn this rock into bread! The Fathers words are bread enough for me, Jesus says. (2) Second, what about honor? The devil says, You can be the great one whom everyone respects! Think about how good that would feel. Side with me! OK, technically you would be worshipping me, but if you understand things my way, you are just taking care of number one. Try it. Jesus quiet response: I pledge myself to the lord my God, not to you. Such honors would tear me apart. (3) Third, pride. The devil: You know that heaven must do whatever you command! Jump off this temple roof and prove your importance! Angels will rush down from heaven to catch you! Everyone will admire you! Come on, show us what youve got! Jesus: Yes I am very close to heaven and to God. But hear this. I choose to let Gods gentle, quiet love be my life. Not pride. Three temptations and three balanced, humble answers. Jesus knew how to hear his Abbas words over the devils babble, and he would not desert the great love of his life, God. The devil, canny, resolves to try again later (on the cross). This analysis should make it easier to understand our own temptations. Check it out this lent.
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Budget Suggestion: Start your Pilgrimage Club, (If you start saving in March 2014, recommend saving $495/mo pp thru Dec. 2014). To get on our interest list, please contact Dr. Jackie Stewart, SAS.Evang@gmail.com or 617-542-6440, ext. 143. Offered by Franciscan Adult School

Not too early to Plan Ahead Join us on our May 19-30, 2015 Holy Land Pilgrimage! (Dates are tentative pending hotel availability) Leaders: Fr. Gene Pistacchio, OFM & Dr. Jackie Stewart (Costs TBA)

Lenten Reflections Nailed to the cross, over and over again. Wasn't once enough?

Lent invites us to reflect in a special way on a persons love that was so totally complete and unconditional that it eventually led to his demise. Lent is also a time when we as Christians are called to examine our commitment to Gods invitation to follow Jesus. We are invited to journey with Jesus and some of his companions during the more painful times of his life while we ask ourselves, Do I contribute to the continuous nailing of Jesus to the cross, over and over again, by my actions or omissions in life?
Offered by Franciscan Adult School

Thursdays, March 20, 27; April 3, 2014 6 to 6:45 p.m., 2nd. floor church Facilitator: Fr. Joe Quinn, OFM (Grief Ministry)

Tonys Travelers Day Trips with a Purpose Join Us for A Day of Fun & Gambling at Mohegan Sun!!

Sunday, March 23, 2014, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m. Leave for Mohegan Sun Casino 10:30 a.m. Arrive at Casino 4:30 p.m. Leave for Shrine 6:00 p.m. Arrive at Shrine All of this for only $30 per person! Includes Casino Package of $15 Meal Voucher & $15 for bets at select tables Fill out form in lobby flyer and leave at front desk or contact Fr. Barry Langley, OFM at 617-5426440, ext. 241 for more information about this program.

Lenten Twilight Retreat

Monday, March 24, 2013, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Facilitators: Fr. John Hogan, OFM, Nancy Nichols-Kearns, Fr. Gene Pistacchio, OFM, Dr. Jackie Stewart Cost: $15 (includes supper) 4th fl Francis & Clare rooms Pre-registration required.
Contact Dr. Jackie Stewart to register at 617-542-6440 ext. 143 or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com. Please leave your name & telephone no. Offered by Franciscan Adult School

Project Rachel
Project Rachel Post-abortion Ministry
Without the mercy of God, the grief and pain of abortion can last a life time. retreats offered by the Project Rachel ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston help women find hope, healing and reconciliation after abortion. If you or a loved one is suffering from post-abortion pain, contact Project Rachel about upcoming Come to the Waters of Healing retreats to be held Saturday, March 29 and April 12. For more information, call Project Rachel at 508.651.3100 or email help@projectrachelboston.com. All inquiries are confidential.

With St. Francis to Compostela September 30-October 8, 2014

9 Days, 7 breakfasts, 4 dinners Prices are per person. Double $3,049 Single: $3,449 Triple: $3,019 Includes: Round Trip Air from Logan, Air taxes & surcharges, hotel transfers Tour agent: Collette Vacations Highlights... Madrid, Spain Logrono - Burgos Samos - Sarria Santiago de Compostela Toledo

New Eucharistic Ministers Lenten Workshop

Saturday, April 5, 2014 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (4th fl. Francis room) Includes practicum 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. (2nd fl. Church)

For more info, contact Fr. Raphael Bonanno, OFM, 617-542-6440, ext 187. email: rafebon@gmail.com Brochure at front desk of Shrine See info meeting on March 10.

Join the Worship Ministry at St. Anthony Shrine & Ministry Center as a Eucharistic Minister.

Please see registration form in Shrine lobbies. Registrations requested by Wednesday, March 26, 2014. (worship@stanthonyshrine.org)