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, May 11 - Friday, May 17, 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
May 12, 2019
Fourth Sunday of Easter

Greetings of peace. We pray in a spirit of profound

thanksgiving for all of our mothers, living and deceased.
We love you! We also pray for all of those people who,
for one reason or another, find Mother’s Day to be
difficult: May you know of God’s love and consolation.

Here at the Shrine, Fr. Ron Stark, OFM (photographed

here), has decided to retire from ministry. He will soon be
moving to the Franciscan Friary in St. Petersburg, Florida.
His final Mass at the Shrine will be the regularly
scheduled Mass on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 10:30am.
Per his request, it will be a low-key affair. He will be
happy to greet people after Mass as usual, but there will be
no post-Mass reception. It goes without saying that this is
a big loss for the Shrine, but no one has earned retirement
more. Thank you for all you have done for us, Fr. Ron!

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

Sunday Second Collection Church Calendar Secular Holidays

5/12/19 Food Center Mother’s Day
5/19/19 None
Memorial Day
5/26/19 Veterans Weekend
6/2/19 None
6/9/19 Food Center Pentecost
6/16/19 None Trinity Sunday
6/23/19 Franciscan Challenge Weekend Corpus Christi
6/30/19 Arch Street Band

Br. Sebastian’s Sandal Shop Mother’s Day Mass Cards

Open Sundays in the first floor lobby
from 9am to 1pm
On sale now ($10) at the
or by appointment 857-206-7200. Information Booth in the 1st Floor lobby
Hand-crafted leather goods make great or online or by phone:
Mothers Day and Fathers Day gifts! Br. Daniel Murray, OFM
All items personally made by Br. Sebastian Tobin, OFM
617-542-6440 ext 250
The Lazarus Ministry at St. Anthony Shrine received a
very special gift this Easter:
The LGBTQ Spirituality Ministry group will meet Wednesday,
th nd
May 15 from 5:30pm - 7pm in the 2 Floor Classroom.
Final details will be discussed regarding the
post-Pride Parade Catholic Booth at City Hall Plaza.
We’re hiring!
Staff Accountant
The Shrine is looking for a full-time Staff Accountant, with a
minimum of two years experience.
The full job description can be found on our website:
stanthonyshrine.org/about-us/employment-opportunities
Interested and qualified candidates should apply with resume
and cover letter to accountant@stanthonyshrine.org
Poverty and Inequality in Boston:
A Tale of Two Cities?
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
6:15pm - 8pm
Courtyard Marriott Downtown Boston
Please join us for an enlightening evening of learning and
discussion. Spanish interpretation will be provided.
Mary Jo Bane
Harvard Kennedy School Thornton Bradshaw Professor of
Public Policy and Management
John F. Barros
City of Boston, Chief of Economic Development
Deborah Kincade Rambo
President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese
of Boston
The gift of a Mass is a wonderful way
to celebrate a variety of occasions
in the lives of your family and friends.
Be sure to stop by the Front Desk
to see our Mass Card selection.
Birthdays – Special Occasions
Recovery from an illness - Spiritual Intentions
Masses for the Living & Deceased
Franciscan Mass League and
Special Condolence.
Mass cards can also be purchased online at
stanthonyshrine.org STORE
or by calling 617-542-6220 x 250.
Save the Date: Monday, June 10th at 12:15pm
“Lunch & Learn” session with Franciscan Childrens’ Hospital
Kids Healthy Minds Initiative (KHMI)
Topic: Mental Health Awareness in Children and Adolescents
Shrine Auditorium
FREE and open to all.
Bring your own lunch. Beverages will be provided.
 Seniors at Arch Street
MASS SCHEDULE Wednesdays 10:30am – 1:00pm
3rd Wednesday 10am: Anointing Mass
Saturday Mass: 12PM
10:30am: Refreshments
Saturday Vigil: 4PM , 5:30PM 11am: Presentation/Activity
Sunday Mass: 6AM, 7:30AM, 9AM , 10:30AM , 12pm: Lunch
12PM (Spanish Mass 1st Fl. Church) May 15 - Exercise with Patti D’Angelo, certified
12PM , 4PM , 5:30PM , 7PM personal trainer in senior fitness
Weekday Mass: 6AM, 7AM, 11:45AM, 12:30PM, 5:15PM May 22 - BINGO!
3rd Wednesday of every month: Anointing Mass 10AM May 29 - Movie
2nd Collection May 11th and 12th
CONFESSION SCHEDULE nd
The 2 collection this weekend will go towards the Franciscan
Food Center at St. Anthony Shrine. Thank you!

1st Floor Church Emmaus Ministry: Serving the

Saturday: 10AM - 4PM Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents
Monthly One-Hour Retreat
Sunday: 1:30PM - 3PM at St. Anthony Shrine
Weekday: 10:30AM - 1:30PM, 4PM - 5:30PM 1st Sunday of Every Month
after the 10:30am Mass.
*Please note: Additional Wednesday Confession: 6:30AM - 8AM For more information, call Diane at
617-542-8057 or visit www.emfgp.org

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

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