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 15 - Friday, June 21, 2019

Mass for the Feast of St. Anthony, Thursday, June 13, 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 16, 2019
Trinity Sunday

Happy Father’s Day!

Often Church celebrations recognize particular historical events. Today’s celebration is different in that it
commemorates a particular doctrine in the Catholic Church, that of the three Persons of God: the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Spirit. Today is a good today for us all to reflect on our own relationships, with God and
with other people.

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 our parish in Orlando 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. 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!

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

THE FRANCISCAN CHALLENGE

Q & A’s
Who lives in Holy Name Province?
There are 325 Franciscan Friars in Holy Name Province serving the people of God in a wide variety
of settings – colleges, parishes, urban ministry centers and diverse social ministries along the East
Coast. Today we continue the mission of Saint Francis to make the Gospel message come alive in
our contemporary world. We live in cities, suburbs and rural areas. Our backgrounds are diverse
and our ministries are varied; most of us serve in pastoral roles, while others work in education,
social ministry, administration and manual trades.
What is the mission of the Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province?
The core of Franciscanism is in the living out of the Gospel of Jesus Christ within the Church
according to the rule of life proposed and observed by Saint Francis of Assisi to preach this message
to every creature. This is our purpose and mission.
Our message is very simple:
God loves each of us totally and unconditionally.
What makes the Franciscan Friars different?
The Franciscan Friars have always been thought of as “of the people and with the people”. Living
in community is a core value and often helps the Friars to put things in a more “down to earth”
perspective. The Friars never see themselves as better than anyone, and therefore they are not
usually judgmental and are very accepting of everyone, those who are in the faith community and
those who are not.
All Are Welcome is the usual core of Franciscan hospitality.
 Spiritual Direction Training Program at St Anthony Shrine
Are you increasingly interested in spiritual development? Do you find people talking with you about their lives?
Could you be called to the ministry of spiritual companioning? St Anthony Shrine is offering a training program in
spiritual direction. Classes meet Saturdays eight times a year for two years. For more information please view brochure
online at https://stanthonyshrine.org/ministries/spiritual-direction-certification-program/
or contact Carol Mitchell at 727-492-8315 or cmitchell@stanthonyshrine.org.

Book Dedication to Friars at St. Anthony Shrine

Copies of Holding on to Hope are available on
Amazon.
Author Lisa Mercado-Fernandez (pictured at left) just published her third book,
titled: Holding on to Hope.
Following is the dedication of the book: This book is dedicated to my dearest friend
Br. John Maganzini, OFM. You are a mentor, a best friend, a brother, and a true
example of a Franciscan in every way. I am blessed to know you and I am a better
person because I have had you in my life. You are family. Also to Saint Anthony
Shrine in Boston and all the Franciscan friars, like Br. John and Br. Greg Day, who
work so hard to do the work of St Francis and of God. To all the Franciscans who
have touched my life and my family's life over the years. "St. Anthony's Shrine
ministries give to the poor with love what the rich can get for money."
Stanthonyshrine.org

NEW CD from THE ARCH STREET BAND

“New Psalms and Old Blues”
Available starting July 1, 2019 ($15)
Proceeds benefit the Shrine
Original music from Arch Street

The LGBTQ Spirituality Ministry will hold the final meeting of this year’s group on
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Wednesday, June 19 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, in the 2 floor classroom.
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We will be reviewing and receiving information pertaining to this year’s Boston Pride Booth which was held on June 8 .
Your input is quite valuable.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no meetings held in the months of July and August since those are the more traditional
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times of vacation and get-always. We will resume our new year of meetings beginning on Wednesday, September 18 .
Watch the bulletin for future details.

Seniors Program – Luncheon in the North End – Wednesday, June 26th at 12 noon.
Florentine Café at 333 Hanover Street *Meet at the restaurant at noon.
$25 lunch includes: salad, main meal, dessert, soda/coffee/tea and gratuity.
Reserve your spot by contacting Julie Woodall, Senior Program Director at 617-438-0264.
 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)
June 19 - 10:00am
12PM , 4PM , 5:30PM , 7PM Mass with Anointing of the Sick
Weekday Mass: 6AM, 7AM, 11:45AM, 12:30PM, 5:15PM Exercise with Patti D'Angelo
3rd Wednesday of every month: Anointing Mass 10AM June 26 – Luncheon in the North End
Reservation required. $25pp inc. gratuity
CONFESSION SCHEDULE See box on page 3 for more details!
Contact: Julie Woodall at 617-438-0264.
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