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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, October 5 – Friday, October 11, 2019

October 6, 2019
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Greetings of peace.

I periodically use the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (usccb.org). This week I
discovered a section on that website entitled “Financial Reporting.” Among the various interesting items in that
section is a set of links to audited financial statements since 2009. It’s possible that this section has always been
there and I have never noticed it before. I am guessing that it is brand new. What a step forward this is! In many
ways the Church’s policies and procedures around finances run parallel to the Church’s policies and procedures
in handling abuse cases. This level of transparency at that level of the Church hierarchy is a breath of fresh air.
We all know that there is still a lot of work to do, but let’s hope that this is a foreshadowing of what is to come.

At the Shrine, once a month in the bulletin, we include a Statement of Revenues and Expenses. Committing to
doing that once a month is an interesting experience because, as everyone who handles money knows, not every
month has good news! Some months are downright embarrassing. But all of the feedback that I get from people
is that you like the transparency. Also, please know that I really appreciate questions and observations about
those monthly statements, whether you have a finance background or not. My email is:
tconway@stanthonyshrine.org.

Blessings in the coming week.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

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

 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 - Wednesdays in Young Adults Group
October Upcoming Dates
October
Oct. 9 – 10:30am Refreshments; 11:00 am Presentation: Br. Thursday, 10/17 - Dinner and Faith Sharing
Daniel F. Murray, OFM “Toys from Yesteryear”; 12 Noon Lunch

Saturday, 10/26 - Group Hike

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

Sunday, 11/24 - Friendsgiving Potluck

Oct. 23 – Lunch @ Florentine Café 333 Hanover Street in the
North End $25 per person
December
Thursday, 12/5 - Dinner and Faith Sharing
Oct. 30 – 10:30am Refreshments; 10:45am Movie – Storm Boy;

12 Noon Lunch Saturday, 12/7 - Advent Day of Retreat

Questions: Please contact Julie Woodall, For more information or to sign up for these events please
Senior Program Director at 617-438-0264. contact: Matt Pastore mpastore@stanthonyshrine.org

Emmaus Ministry: Serving the Spiritual Needs of
Upcoming 2nd Collections
Grieving Parents
October 12/13: Lazarus Ministry
Monthly One-Hour Retreat 1st Sunday of Every Month
October 26/27: Medical Clinic for
after the 10:30am Mass.
Homeless Women

Thank you for your generosity! For more information, call Diane at
617-542-8057 or visit www.emfgp.org

We’re Hiring! The Shrine currently has the following positions available. 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.
- Full time or Part time Finance Manager (see full job description on our website).

Franciscan Adult Ed The next

Tuesdays October 8th - November 19, 2019 LGBTQ Spirituality Ministry
“Making Relationships Better with Help from Meeting will be held on
Jesus and His Friends” Wednesday, October 16th
7 Sessions Led by Bill Sawyer from 5:30pm – 7pm
on Tuesdays from 12:15pm - 1:15pm in the 2nd Floor Classroom in the 2nd floor classroom.

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.

 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 $996,950. 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.

We are profoundly grateful to those have already stepped forward.

Franciscan Presenting Sponsor

Goodwin
In Memory of Rita A. DiMento
Shrine Sponsor
Anonymous
Bank of Canton
Assisi Sponsors Cape Cod Five
Anonymous (4) Connell Limited Partnership
New Balance Athletics, Inc. David and Melanie Crocini
In Memory of Carmella Carella Robert and Nancy Daugherty
Joanne Hidaka and Ben Niedermeyer DePrisco Jewelers
East Cambridge Savings Bank
St. Anthony Sponsors Larry and Atsuko Fish
Dan Brownell and Kelley Laurel Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Gannon
Citizens Financial Group, LLC McCall Family Charitable Foundation
Eversource Steve and Mary Neff
George R. Taylor Michael A. Ruane
S & F Concrete Contractors
Arch Street Sponsors William and Jo-Anne Sipple
Anonymous Nicole Stata
Jack and Cathy Brennan Brendan and Kerry Swords
Tom and Shari Crotty Rockland Trust-Blue Hills Charitable Foundation
Patti and Larry D’Angelo The Druker Company, Ltd.
Eastern Bank Kathleen and Philip Tyamour
Ernst & Young
Jo-Anne and Jim Gallagher
Dennis and Norma Leonard Media Sponsor
David Manfredi and Elizabeth Lowrey Boston Herald
Bob and Pat O’Neill
Michael O’Reilly
Newmark Knight Frank
A.W. Perry, Inc.
Samuels & Associates

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

*Please note: Additional Wednesday Confession: 6:30AM - 8AM For more information, see www.emfgp.org
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 (3rd Wed.) 10:00am

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