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, July 7 – Friday, July 13, 2018

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
July 8, 2018
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

On America’s/Britain’s Got Talent, the best contestants are the ones who perform in a manner opposite of
what their outward appearance would lead you to think. Susan Boyle and Paul Potts come to mind.
Recently thirteen year-old Courtney Hadwin expressed how nervous she was about singing in front of the
audience and then boldly and confidently belted out a song, even dancing along with it. The judges were
astounded and delighted.

In today’s Gospel, we hear the story about Jesus preaching in the synagogue. The people listening to him
are annoyed. They know his family. They know his background. They essentially ask one another, “Who
does he think he is?” Jesus isn’t living up to the expectations that others had for him.

Sometimes people complain about church, as in, “It isn’t what I expected to be.” Well, I suggest that
church is a complicated place. We commemorate a lot of different things with a big group of people, all of
whom are in a different place in their respective lives. I often think of a pastor of a Catholic Church in
North Carolina who felt so awkward preaching about the Nativity on Christmas morning. Sitting in the
front row was a family who had just lost their breadwinner in a tragic accident a few days before
Christmas. That family made a tremendous, perhaps unexpected, proclamation of their faith by merely
showing up and being with everyone else.

May all of us find that which we are called to do, whether it meets other people’s expectations or not.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director
 2nd Collection on July 21st & 22nd Franciscan Missionary Union presents….
The 2nd collection on July 21st & 22nd will go to Israel: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
support the Medical Clinic for the Homeless. With Optional 4-Night Jordan Post Tour Extension
May 27 – June 4, 2019

Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents

A Catholic ministry for parents whose children of any age
have died by any cause, no matter how long ago
Losing a child under any circumstance is horrific. Focusing
on the spirituality of the grieving process can help
tremendously. Please join us. All are welcome.
For more information contact Brother Paul O'Keeffe
Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents
St. Anthony Shrine
At St. Anthony Shrine, Boston, MA (240) 393-0532
One-Day Spiritual Retreat pokeeffe@thefranciscans.org
August 4, 2018
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Next One-Hour Retreat
Sunday, August 5 th after the 10am Mass.
For more information, call (617) 542-8057
Or visit www.emfgp.org

Red Cross Blood Drive

Shrine Auditorium
Monday, July 16th
9am - 2pm
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org
to schedule an appointment or for more information.
Have breakfast or lunch before donating and drink water or fluids
frequently before and after donating.
Plan to stay 1 hour + 15 minutes.

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 Worship Ministers Needed
information please see our brochure at: We are looking for additional Lectors and
Eucharistic Ministers at St. Anthony Shrine.
https://stanthonyshrine.org/ministries/spiritual-
direction-certification-program/ Both weekend and weekday Masses are in need.
If you are interested, please email Fred Brown,
or contact Carol Mitchell at 727-492-8315 Assistant Director of Worship:
or cmitchell@stanthonyshrine.org fbrown@stanthonyshrine.org
Regular Schedule of Mass and Confession Times at
St. Anthony Shrine UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
YOUNG ADULTS
THIS 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.
Saturday, July 14 @ 11am: Art & Architecture Tour at the Boston Public
Library. Come explore the historic central library, including works by Daniel
Chester French and John Singer Sargent. The tour is free, but space is
limited, so reserve your spot today.
Thursday, July 19 @ 7pm: Please join us for Bible Study at the 730 Tavern
(Red Line, Central Square stop, Cambridge). We will explore the 7/22
Gospel. No Bible or Bible experience required.
Sunday, July 22 @ 2:15pm. 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 and responsorial psalm, lead songs and
provide companionship. We could use your help!
Sunday, July 29 @ 12 – 2pm: Christmas in July potluck party in the 2nd
floor classroom. Wear something festive, bring a dish to share and celebrate
Christmas in July.
REGULAR EVENTS For more info, please email: SAS20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org
Monday
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed) 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon
HELP WANTED
Wednesday Information Booth Receptionist: We are looking for the
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses ideal candidate to work in our 1st Floor Lobby Information
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.) See web
SA Meeting (Open Meeting), Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m. Booth, selling Mass Cards and answering general questions
Seniors Program 10:30 a.m.
Women’s Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m.
about the Shrine. Part-time and full-time possible.
Grupo Hispano de Oracion 4:00 p.m.
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.) 4:00 p.m. Friary Sous Chef: We are looking for an experienced Sous
Mass in Spanish 5:15 p.m. Chef to work in the Friary kitchen. Four ten-hour days/week.
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.) 5:30 p.m.
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
If you are interested in either position, please email your
Thursday resume and a cover letter to: HR@stanthonyshrine.org
St. Augustine Group (S.L.A.A.) Meeting Noon
Rosary Prayer Group 12:30p.m.
Men’s Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday) 5:00 p.m.
Lectura y reflexión del evangelio 5:30 p.m. SENIORS PROGRAM CALENDAR - JULY
A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
Friday
SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m. 10:00 am Mass
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
10:30 am Refreshments and exercise
Saturday 11:00 am Presentation
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30 a.m.
Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.) Noon 12:00 Noon Lunch
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. JULY 11TH: Presentation by Fr. Mike Johnson, OFM
Sunday “Spiritual Movie”
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m.
Healing Service (2nd Sun.)
Nurses Together in Healing Ministry (1st Sun.)
1:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
JULY 18TH: Seniors Exercise with Patti D’Angelo,
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55 p.m. Certified Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m.
JULY 25TH: Movie: “Zookeepers Wife”

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Telephone: 617-542-6440 Prayer Request Line: 617-553-4100 The Good Word: 617-542-0502 Text GIVE to: 617-712-2233