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, March 2 - Friday, March 8, 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
March 3, 2019
Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time

On Wednesday of this week, we enter into the season of Lent. It is during this time of the Church year that we think of
going to the sacrament of reconciliation. Here are a few thoughts that I have about that.

1. Consider the frequency. The law of the Church is that we should go to this sacrament at least once a year. On the
other hand, if you’re going more than once every two weeks, you’re probably going too often.

2. Don’t be afraid. Even if you haven’t been to this sacrament in years, or if you think you’ve done something
terrible, don’t be afraid. The friars who hear confessions here at the Shrine are really good and very kind. If you don’t
remember the sequence of events in the confessional, the priest will help you. If you don’t remember the Act of
Contrition, there is one in the confessional that you can read.

3. There is a “before” and an “after” to confession. After going to confession, the penitent does the penance
assigned by the priest. Before going to confession, the penitent should do a thoughtful, prayerful examination of
conscience. As part of the examination of conscience, one should take a courageous look at the sin in one’s life.
Sometimes this examination requires some work, and even some imagination. Are there sins of omission? What are
the ways that we participate in society’s sins? Racism and sexism would be examples. There are many different ways
for us to fail to love our neighbor.

4. Respect the Sacrament. Stay on topic. The matter at hand is the penitent’s sins. As tempting as it may be, try to
avoid going into sinfulness of other people. At Arch Street, there is often someone else waiting to go to confession after
you, so we want to be respectful of that person’s time as well.

The practice of confessing sins to others is an ancient tradition of the Church. In participating in this sacrament, we
join others in our effort to grow in holiness, and become one with Christ.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

THIS weekend our second collection will be for the Franciscan Missionary Union (FMU) in support of our missionaries serving 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,
the FMU has supported over 200 missionaries in various countries including Bolivia, Brazil, Japan, Jamaica, Kenya and Peru.
Currently, the FMU offers mission trips and pilgrimages to anyone interested and several of our missionaries serve the poorest of
the poor on our last mission outside of Lima, Peru. We would appreciate your prayers for our missionaries and for the people they
serve. We also invite you to join us in supporting our missionaries with a donation in the second collection.
Thank you for your prayers and support!

Holy Week Schedule

Holy Thursday
Confessions from 8am to 5pm
Mass of the Lord's Supper at 5:15pm
Good Friday
Confessions from 8am to 3pm & 4:30pm to 6pm
Dramatic Stations at 11am, Noon, 1pm and 5:15pm
Traditional Stations (1st floor church) at 12:15pm and 2pm
Celebration of the Lord's Passion at 3:15pm & 3:30pm (1st floor church)
Holy Saturday
Confessions from 8am to 5pm
Easter Vigil at 8pm
Easter Sunday
Masses at 6am, 7:30am, 9am, 9:30am (1 floor church), 10:30am, 10:45am (1st floor church), Noon,
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Noon (in Spanish 1st floor church) and 1:30pm.

 Ash Wednesday – March 6th
Shrine will be open 5:30am – 7pm.
Ashes will be distributed in the 1st floor church
from 5:45am until 6:30pm.
Masses at: 6am, 7am, 10am*, 11:45am*, 12:30pm*, 4:30pm, 5:15pm in
Spanish (upstairs) and 5:15pm in English (downstairs) and 6pm.
* indicates music by The Arch Street Band.
All Masses upstairs unless otherwise noted.
Confessions from 6:30am to 8am; 10:30am to 5pm.
The LGBTQ Spirituality Ministry will hold its monthly meeting
on March 20, 2019, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm in the second floor
classroom. This is an important meeting since we will be
finalizing the details for our presence in our information booth
after the Boston Pride Festival. Your input at this meeting is
vital to the success of our presence at Pride. We encourage your
suggestions and support.
Thank you,
Fr. Joe

Why We Worry and How to Stop it – With Help from Jesus

A Lenten Workshop by Bill Sawyer
Tuesdays, March 5th – April 9th From 12:15pm – 1:15pm
2nd Floor Classroom
Six sessions. No registration required. Come to one or all of the workshops!

Seniors at Arch Street Stations

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1 and 3 Wednesdays: of the Cross
March 6 and 20 Emmaus Ministry
April 3 and 17 During Lent the For Grieving Parents
Stations of the Cross Lenten One-Day Spiritual Retreat at
Wednesday, March 6th
10:30am: Refreshments will be led by Br. St. Anthony Shrine
Saturday, March 23
10:45am: Presentation by Br. Daniel Daniel Murray, OFM
9:00am - 7:00pm
“Symbols of Lent and Easter” at 12:15pm on Pre-registration required.
12pm: Lunch Tuesdays and Please register by March 15.
*The Senior Program will resume weekly Fridays in the 1st Call Diane at (617) 542-8057 or visit:
meetings on Wednesdays in May. floor church. www.emfgp.org

New Sunday 7pm Mass

We’ve added a Sunday evening 7pm Mass! With relevant homilies and The Arch Street Band providing music, we want you to be
there! We invite all, but especially adults aged 20-39, to help shape this Mass into something that connects and enriches young
adults. For more info on our Young Adults ministry, check us out on Facebook: St. Anthony Shrine Young Adults!
 St. Anthony Pilgrimage
MASS SCHEDULE September 3-12, 2019
$3400 double occupancy/$3600 single occupancy.
Saturday Mass: 12PM All inclusive.
Join the Franciscan Missionary Union to explore the
Saturday Vigil: 4PM , 5:30PM life of St. Anthony and see why this beloved saint is venerated
to this day. We will discover St. Anthony in the places where he
Sunday Mass: 6AM, 7:30AM, 9AM , 10:30AM , lived and spent his last years. Our tour will continue with a visit
12PM (Spanish Mass 1st Fl. Church) to Venice where we will tour this romantic world heritage site.
For details on this pilgrimage, please contact
12PM , 4PM , 5:30PM , 7PM Br. Paul O’Keeffe, OFM at:
pokeeffe@thefranciscans.org or 617-542-5147.
Weekday Mass: 6AM, 7AM, 11:45AM, 12:30PM, 5:15PM
What a Lark!
3rd Wednesday of every month: Anointing Mass 10AM Br. Paul Bourque’s Suggestions
for Random Acts of Lenten Kindness
CONFESSION SCHEDULE Check back each week for new suggestions:
- Write “thank you notes” and bring them
1 Floor Church
st to the police or fire station.
Saturday: 10AM - 4PM - Buy chocolate for the work/school staff.
Sunday: 1:30PM - 3PM - Compliment someone on social media.
Weekday: 10:30AM - 1:30PM, 4PM - 5:30PM Caution: When choosing kindness, positive side
*Please note: Additional Wednesday Confession: 6:30AM - 8AM effects may occur, such as increased optimism, reduced
stress, lowered anxiety, and a tendency to make the
world a better place.

REGULAR EVENTS
Monday Thursday
OA Meeting (Open), Auditorium 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), Auditorium Classroom 12:15pm
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (3rd Wed.) 10:00am
S.A. Meeting (Open), Auditorium Foyer 7:00am Saturday
Seniors Program, Auditorium 10:30am Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30am
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 Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00pm
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open), Auditorium Foyer 5:45pm Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.) 1:00pm

Sunday
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:30 am
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:00pm
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