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 23 - Friday, March 29, 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
Sunday, March 24, 2019
Third Sunday of Lent

Greetings of peace. I hope that you are enjoying a prayerful Lent. This coming week is bookended by
two unique commemorations.

On Monday, March 25, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. I’ve always
found this day to be fascinating. Well outside of the Christmas season, the Church focuses hard on the
event of the Incarnation. The date of this Solemnity is purposely placed nine months prior to Christmas.
The readings and the artwork of the Annunciation are both beautiful and, well, perfect. Although the
Annunciation is not a holy day of obligation, I invite you to spend some time on Monday pondering the
miracle of the Christ-child’s entrance into the world.

On Friday, March 29, The United States marks a day of remembrance for all Vietnam War Veterans.
Many of us in the U.S. needed many years to go by before we fully appreciated the extent of the sacrifice
of those who served in the war in Vietnam. We have many people within the Shrine worship community
who faithfully served in the military during this painful time for our country. Within the friar community,
we especially appreciate Br. John Maganzini, OFM, who served faithfully in Vietnam and is especially
known for his kindness and generosity.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

Holy Week Schedule

Holy Thursday, April 18
Confessions from 8am to 5pm
Mass of the Lord's Supper at 5:15pm
Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass until 7pm
Good Friday, April 19
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, April 20
Confessions from 8am to 5pm
Easter Vigil at 8pm
Easter Sunday, April 21
Masses at 6am, 7:30am, 9am, 9:30am (1st floor church), 10:30am, 10:45am
(1st floor church), Noon,
Noon (in Spanish 1st floor church) and 1:30pm.
What a L.A.R.K.!
Br. Paul Bourque’s Suggestions for
Lenten Acts of Random Kindness
Lenten Meditation:
“We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.”
~ Mother St Teresa of Calcutta

One Woman's View on Saint Francis of Assisi

Marie Dennis in her book on Saint Francis says this about the Saint: "....his gentle, deliberate move toward
God drew him into a space where love abounds. For St. Francis, every new relationship became a joyous
dance of life."
One Man's View on Saint Francis of Assisi
John August Swanson, the artist who painted the pictures of St. Francis of Assisi for Marie Dennis' book said
this about the Saint: "The motif of Francis' life is the emergence of the extraordinary out of the ordinary."
This week’s suggestions for Lenten Acts of Random Kindness.
1. Call an elderly relative or two just to say hello. Your kindness will brighten their day.
2. Be good to yourself. Priests, brothers, sisters, psychologists and doctors know that the act of forgiveness
helps heal a person's body as well as heart, mind and soul. You may think forgiving helps the other person,
but, in fact, it helps you both.
3. Help someone trying to get a stroller down the stairs.
Caution: When choosing kindness, positive side effects may occur, such as increased optimism, reduced stress,
lowered anxiety, and a tendency to make the world a better place. Check back each week for new suggestions!

Classical Express Concert

Sunday, March 31st following the 12 Noon Mass in
the 2nd floor church.
FREE. All (including children!) are welcome.
Soprano Alexandra Pawlus will share music by Bach,
Rimsky-Korsakov and more.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019

Come celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday on April 28th at 3:00pm in the 1st floor church.
The celebration will include a musical recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00pm
followed by Vespers, Benediction and Reverencing the Divine Mercy Image.
The Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday is an international feast day promoting Jesus’s message of
mercy and forgiveness to humankind.
Please come and join us in the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday. All are welcome.
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You bring a lunch; we provide beverages.
All are Welcome!
For more information, call Diane at 617-542-8057.
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Whose Children of Any Age Have Died by Any Cause, No Matter How Long Ago
Dear sisters and brothers in our Saint Anthony Shrine family:

March 29th marks a day of remembrance for all Vietnam War Veterans.

This year marks my 50th Anniversary. I returned home from the United
States Army and Vietnam War in 1969. This day holds special meaning
for me as I remember all those women and men I served with; those who
returned and those who gave their lives. On this day, let us join in prayer
for all Vietnam Veterans. Today, as well, let us remember all Veterans
who have served our great Country and those who are presently serving.

Please join me in giving thanks for our shrine's Veterans Ministry.

Let today be a day in which we join in saying "THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE."
These five words come to me and to all Veterans as a blessing!

With a grateful Franciscan heart,

Brother John Maganzini, OFM

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to make that happen. One option is to be on selective Shrine mailing lists, according to your choosing. You
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After this sheet is completed, please turn it in to the booth in the main lobby of the Shrine. Alternatively, you
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 Wednesdays at the Shrine
Please note the additional time available
for Confessions on Wednesdays: 6:30am – 8am
Also, on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month,
we have an Anointing Mass at 10am.
 Gamblers Anonymous Meetings

These meetings are not at the Shrine, but the meeting

places and times are posted as a public service.

Monday and Thursday - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church
270 Elliot St. Newton Upper Falls MA
Closed meeting. Non-smoking.

Friday - 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Grace Vision Church
80 Mt. Auburn Street (Route 16)
Watertown MA
Closed meeting, except for 3rd Friday of the month (open).
Non-smoking.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Saturday - 10am to Noon Shrine Auditorium
Monday, April 1st
Quincy Community Methodist Church 9am - 2pm
40 Beale St. Quincy MA
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit
Closed meeting. Non-smoking. redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment or for more
information.
Sunday - 7:00pm Have breakfast or lunch before donating and drink water or fluids
All Souls Church frequently before and after donating.
Plan to stay 1 hour + 15 minutes.
196 Elm St. Braintree MA
Open meeting. Non-smoking.

Meeting Room Change

The OA meeting on Mondays and
Fridays at 12:15pm now meets in
the 2nd floor classroom instead of
the auditorium classroom. Please
note this change.
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

Wednesday, April 3 of the Cross
10:30am: Refreshments Emmaus Ministry
11am: Presentation by John McKenney: During Lent the Serving the Spiritual Needs of
The Rosary and the Fr. Patrick Peyton Stations of the Cross Grieving Parents
Family Rosary Crusade Monthly One-Hour Retreat at
12pm: Lunch will be led by Br.
St. Anthony Shrine
Wednesday, April 17 Daniel Murray, OFM st
1 Sunday of Every Month
10am: Anointing Mass at 12:15pm on After the 10:30am Mass.
10:30am: Refreshments Tuesdays and
11am: Exercise with Patti D’Angelo For more information, call Diane at
Fridays in the 1st (617) 542-8057 or visit:
Certified Personal Trainer
12pm: Lunch floor church. www.emfgp.org

Young Adults:
th
Thursday, March 28 : Young Adult Dinner and Social from 5:30pm - 7:45pm in the basement.
Sunday, March 31st: Young Adult Mass Training at 5:30pm for those who want to be a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, or Usher.
Training in 2nd floor classroom until the 5:30pm Mass is over; then we'll move into the 2nd floor church, before the 7pm Mass.
 St. Anthony Pilgrimage
MASS SCHEDULE September 3-12, 2019
$3400 double occupancy/$3600 single
Saturday Mass: 12PM occupancy. 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
Sunday Mass: 6AM, 7:30AM, 9AM , 10:30AM , venerated to this day. We will discover St. Anthony
in the places where he lived and spent his last years.
12PM (Spanish Mass 1st Fl. Church) Our tour will continue with a visit to Venice where
12PM , 4PM , 5:30PM , 7PM we will tour this romantic world heritage site.
Weekday Mass: 6AM, 7AM, 11:45AM, 12:30PM, 5:15PM For details on this pilgrimage, please contact
Br. Paul O’Keeffe, OFM at:
3rd Wednesday of every month: Anointing Mass 10AM pokeeffe@thefranciscans.org or 617-542-5147.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE Seniors Program Welcomes New

Members!
If you are a Senior and would like to participate in
1st Floor Church the Wednesday Seniors program, we welcome you
Saturday: 10AM - 4PM to join us!
The upcoming Wednesdays are April 3 & April 17.
Sunday: 1:30PM - 3PM The program begins at 10:30am with a coffee and
Weekday: 10:30AM - 1:30PM, 4PM - 5:30PM social time, followed by a presentation or activity
*Please note: Additional Wednesday Confession: 6:30AM - 8AM and then lunch.
In May the program will resume weekly.

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
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

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