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, June 23 – Friday, June 29, 2018

St. John the Baptist in the Desert by Titian, c. 1542

Gallerie dell’Accademia, Venice

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
June 24, 2018
The Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist

Like everyone else, I was horrified earlier this week to hear the details of the treatment of small immigrant
children at the Mexican border. It was further distressing to learn of the exorbitant fees that the contractors
are receiving to “house” these children who are separated from their parents. Whatever merit there is in
enforcing existing laws and holding adults accountable, in terms of Catholic Social Teaching, common
sense, and common decency, small children should not be bearing the heaviest weight of the penalties.
This is a profound moral issue of our time and all of us, as part of our duty as responsible Catholics, need
to regularly and routinely object to this kind of treatment of small children. From the Gospel according to
St. Matthew, “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers
and sisters of mine, you did for me.’”

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director
 Women’s Spiritual Reflection Group Franciscan Missionary Union presents….
Announcement Israel: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
With Optional 4-Night Jordan Post Tour Extension
The Women’s Spiritual Reflection Group, which meets on
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the 2 and 4 Wednesdays from 12:30pm to 1:30pm May 27 – June 4, 2019
will not meet during the months of July and August.
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The next meeting is this Wednesday, June 27 at
12:30pm, and then the group will resume on
Wednesday, Sept 12th.
Questions: Contact Carol O’Brien at
cobrien@stanthonyshrine.org

For more information contact Brother Paul O'Keeffe

St. Anthony Shrine
(240) 393-0532
pokeeffe@thefranciscans.org
Clases de Inglés Como Segundo Idioma
• Matrícula gratuita
• Clases pequeñas
Cuándo: Comenzando en julio de 2018
Ubicación: Aulas en St. Anthony Shrine, Downtown Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents
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A Catholic ministry for parents whose children of any
Duración del curso: 5 semanas (3 clases por semana)
age have died by any cause, no matter how long ago
Niveles de aprendizaje: Principiante, Intermedio,
Losing a child under any circumstance is horrific.
Avanzado
Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving process can
English as a Second Language Classes help tremendously. Please join us. All are welcome.
• Free tuition Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents
• Small classes At St. Anthony Shrine, Boston, MA
One-Day Spiritual Retreat
When: Beginning July 2018 August 4, 2018
Location: Classrooms in St. Anthony Shrine, Downtown
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Course duration: 5 weeks (3 classes per week) Ongoing One-Hour Retreats
Levels of learning: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced First Sunday of Every Month
Contact Bill Anderson, ESL Program Director: For more information, call (617) 542-8057
(857) 334-2883 Or visit www.emfgp.org

FRANCISCAN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
2018 – 2020
Have you become increasingly interested in developing
your life of the spirit? Do you find people wanting to talk
with you about their lives? If so, you might be called to the
ministry of spiritual companioning. St. Anthony Shrine is
offering a training program in spiritual direction, with
classes meeting on Saturday eight times a year for two
years. For further information please see our brochure at:
https://stanthonyshrine.org/ministries/spiritual-
direction-certification-program/
or contact Carol Mitchell at 727-492-8315
or cmitchell@stanthonyshrine.org
Regular Schedule of Mass and Confession Times at
St. Anthony Shrine UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
YOUNG ADULTS
Sunday, 6/24 @ 2:15 PM: Volunteer at the Cambridge Rehabilitation and
Nursing Center (8 Dana Street, Central Sq. T Stop in Cambridge) This is a
great, on-going project where members can extend their time and talents to
the residents of the Center while going to Mass. We are scheduled to help
set up Mass, do the readings, lead songs and provide companionship.
Saturday, 6/30: “Crossing the Waters: Harbor Islands Retreat Day” with the
Paulist Center and St. Cecilia’s. Come join us for our Collaborative Summer
Day retreat. We'll join with Young Adults from St. Cecilia’s and the Paulist
Center to spend a full day on the Harbor Islands. We'll explore what it means
to cross over the waters of mystery, healing, and hope in our lives. Come get
out of the city, out of your daily routines and cross the waters with us! Space
is limited so please email us for registration information.
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, July 29: Christmas in July potluck party 12-2
pm in the 2nd floor classroom. Details to follow!
SAS20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org

2nd Collection on June 23rd & 24th

The 2nd collection on June 23rd & 24th will go to support
the Franciscan Missionary Union.
REGULAR EVENTS
HELP WANTED
Monday
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed) 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday Information Booth Receptionist

A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon
We are looking for the ideal candidate to work in our
Wednesday
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses 1st Floor Lobby Information Booth, selling Mass Cards
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.) See web
SA Meeting (Open Meeting), Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m. and answering general questions about the Shrine. If you
Seniors Program 10:30 a.m.
Women’s Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m.
are interested, please email your resume and a cover
Grupo Hispano de Oracion 4:00 p.m. letter to: HR@stanthonyshrine.org
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.) 4:00 p.m.
Mass in Spanish 5:15 p.m.
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.) 5:30 p.m. Food Center Volunteers
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
We are looking for two people on Thursdays and/or
Thursday
St. Augustine Group (S.L.A.A.) Meeting Noon Saturdays from 9am to 12noon to help with the set up
Rosary Prayer Group 12:30p.m.
Men’s Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday) 5:00 p.m.
(some lifting required) and distribution of food to clients
Lectura y reflexión del evangelio 5:30 p.m. of our Franciscan Food Center. If you are interested,
A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
please email: volunteer@stanthonyshrine.org
Friday
SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.

Saturday
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30 a.m. SENIORS PROGRAM
Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27TH
Noon
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.
Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.
Rosary Prayer Group 3:30p.m.
10:00 am Mass
Sunday
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m.
10:30 am Refreshments and exercise
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m. 11:00 am Presentation: “Basics of Alzheimer’s” by
Nurses Together in Healing Ministry (1st Sun.) 1:00 p.m.
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55 p.m. Benta Barry from Alzheimer’s Association
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m.
12:00 Noon Lunch

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