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 8 - Friday, June 14, 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, June 9, 2019
Pentecost Sunday

On the weekend of June 22-23, we welcome Fr. David Convertino, OFM, here at the Shrine. Many of you remember
Fr. David as the very popular Pastor and Guardian of the Shrine from 2002 to 2011. He is visiting from New York and
is here to raise money for Holy Name Province. Most of the friars here at Arch St. belong to Holy Name Province, and
our Provincialate, or headquarters, is on 31st Street in Manhattan. The Province extends from Boston down to St.
Petersburg, Florida, and includes sponsorship of significant ministries in places such as St. Bonaventure University and
Siena College.

Fr. David will be here to raise money for three purposes: 1. The education and training of the friars who are entering the
religious life as Franciscans. 2. The care of retired and infirmed friars. Many of the retired friars have served
remarkable terms of service; many of them dutifully served for a long time here at the Shrine. 3. The Benevolence Trust
of the friars. This Trust encourages and supports programs and projects that offer concrete services for meeting the
needs of the poor. These programs include efforts to secure basic rights, food, shelter, medical care, and education for
the poor. At the Shrine we are able to fund our own ministries of this nature, but many parts of the country are not as
fortunate. This Benevolence Trust funds worthy programs in those places. Welcome, Fr. David!

We extend a couple of notes of gratitude:

Thank you to Fr. Joe Quinn for his work with the Shrine’s LGBTQ ministry. We all appreciate his tireless work with
this important part of Shrine community.

Thank you to The Very Reverend James A. Flavin, Episcopal Vicar for the Central Region of the Roman Catholic
Archdiocese of Boston, who has requested and received permission for a sabbatical beginning July 1, 2019. Fr. Jim has
been an extraordinary supporter of the friars and our work here on Arch St. We wish him a restful, well-deserved
sabbatical!

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

THE FRANCISCAN CHALLENGE

Q & A’s

What is a Franciscan Friar?

The Franciscans, also called the Order of Friars Minor, are members of the Catholic religious order founded by Saint Francis of
Assisi over 800 years ago. We seek to follow the manner of life that Saint Francis led. Our Order is a mendicant religious order of
men who therefore depend directly on the charity of the people for their livelihood.

This new order founded by Saint Francis was prompted by a need to reinvigorate the life of the Catholic Church. At the present
time the Franciscan Friars number 17,224 worldwide with 586 novices or “Friars in training”.

Often times you will see OFM after a Friar’s name, wondering what it means. It refers to the Order of Friars Minor commonly
called the Franciscans.

What is a Franciscan Province?

A Franciscan Province is a geographic area of the country where the Friars of that province live and work. The Franciscan Order
divides countries into provinces.

What is Holy Name Province?

Holy Name Province is the largest of seven provinces in the United States belonging to the Franciscan Order. It covers the eastern
seaboard with some locations beyond. The Provincial headquarters are located in New York City.

2nd Collection June 8th & 9th

The 2nd collection June 8th & 9th will go towards the Franciscan Food Center at
St. Anthony Shrine. Thank you!
 Thursday, June 13th - Feast of St. Anthony
Blessed Bread will be distributed all day, while supplies last.

Join us for our "lunch and learn" session

topic: mental health awareness in children and adolescents
Hear representatives from the Franciscan Childrens' Hospital
Kids Healthy Minds Initiative (KHMI)

Monday, June 10
12:15pm to 1pm
st. anthony Shrine Auditorium
100 arch street, downtown crossing

free and open to all!

Bring your own lunch, Beverages will be provided.

St. Anthony Shrine

100 Arch Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02110

St. Anthony Shrine Follow us: @shrineboston

 MASS SCHEDULE Seniors at Arch Street
Wednesdays 10:30am – 1:00pm
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)
12PM , 4PM , 5:30PM , 7PM June 12 - Presentation: “Gut Health” by
Alice Hill of Ethos
Weekday Mass: 6AM, 7AM, 11:45AM, 12:30PM, 5:15PM
3rd Wednesday of every month: Anointing Mass 10AM June 19 - 10:00am
Mass with Anointing of the Sick
Exercise with Patti D'Angelo
CONFESSION SCHEDULE
June 26 – BINGO!
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