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St. Anthony Shrine& Ministry Center

100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110Tel. 617-542-6440 Website: http://www.StAnthonyShrine.org

The Good Word Tel. 617-542-0502 Prayer Request Line Tel. 617-553-4100

Sunday, March 1 – Saturday, March 7, 2015

M A R C H

01 Sunday

• Prison Ministry, SCHC, 8:15 to 11:30 a.m.,women’s services 12:55 to 2:30 p.m.

• Emmaus monthly Mass & meeting, 10 a.m.(See ad for details.)

02 Monday

• Blood pressure & Blood Sugar screening, flu vaccine, 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wellness Center

03 Tuesday


• Jesus and “Power of Now” (by Eckhart Tolle),by Bill Sawyer, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., 2nd. fl. classroom (See ad for details.)

04 Wednesday


• Seniors’ Mass 10:00 a.m., exercise 10:30 a.m.,Program 11:00 a.m., lunch Noon

05 Thursday

No scheduled events.

07 Saturday

• Centering Prayer Group, Noon to 1:30 p.m.,4th fl. Francis room

Welcome to the St. Anthony Shrine

Community. All are welcome here.

No one is excluded.

Please take this bulletin home with you aswell as the many brochures that advertisethe programs and services of the Shrine.Thank you for being with us today.

Franciscan friars and staffSt. Anthony Shrine community

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Front cover art: Sacrifice of Isaac, Caravaggio (c.1603)

REGULAR EVENTSMonday A.A. 12 Step Meeting 5:45 p.m.Tuesday Seniors Crafts Group 10:30 a.m. A.A. Open Meeting Noon Men’s Cursillo Reunion 5:15 p.m.Wednesday Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses Women’s Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m. Seniors Computer Lab 1:30 p.m. Grupo Hispano de Oración 4:15 p.m. A.A. Open Meeting 5:45 p.m. Bread on the Common (2nd & 4th Wed.) 5:45 p.m. Anointing of the Sick — Mass (2nd Wed.) TBAThursday S.L.A.A. Meeting Noon Men’s Spirituality Group (2nd & 4th Thurs.) 5:00 p.m. A.A. Big Book Meeting 5:45 p.m.Saturday Centering Prayer Group (1st & 3rd Sat.) Noon Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m. Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.Sunday 20/30 Boston Young Adults Coffee (4th Sun.) 11:00 a.m. alt. Wine & Cheese Social (odd 4th Sun.) 5:00 p.m. Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m. Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m. Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m.

Pray for Peace in the Middle East!

READINGS FOR THE WEEKMonday: Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13;

Lk 6:36-38Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21,

23; Mt 23:1-12Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16;

Mt 20:17-28Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-

21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12;

Lk 15:1-3, 11-32Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]; Ps 19:8-11;

1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25Alternate readings (Year A): Ex 17:3-7;Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]

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Second Collection - March 7 & 8, 2015

Easter Flowers and DecorationsSAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCESSunday: Second Sunday of Lent; Penitential Rite

for Candidates for Full CommunionTuesday: St. Katharine DrexelWednesday: St. Casimir;

Purim (Jewish observance) begins at sunset

Friday: First Friday; World Day of Prayer; Abstinence

Saturday: Ss. Perpetua and Felicity; First Saturday

more C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S March 2015

The Emmaus MinistryServing the Spiritual Needs of

Grieving Parents

Contact: Diane, 617-542-8057.

Monthly MeetingSunday, March 1, 2015. 10:00 a.m. Mass, 2nd fl. Church10:45 a.m.- Noon, Gospel of the Day/Coffee SocialShrine auditorium classroom

Brown Bag Lunch RetreatsBring a lunch; we provide beverages. Free will offering.Heaven Really Is For RealMonday, March 9, 2015, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.,2nd Floor ClassroomPresented by Bro. John Maganzini, OFM Where are our children now? Where do they go afterthey die? Will we ever see them again?Finding God Again After the Sudden, Violent Death of a Loved OneMonday, March 16, 2015, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.,2nd Floor ClassroomPresented by Peggy Hassett, Emmaus MinistrySpiritual Director Where is God in the sudden, violent death of a child?

One-Day Spiritual RetreatMarch 21, 2015, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. St. Anthony Shrine FriaryCost for one-Day Retreat: $25/individual; $40/couples.Includes three meals, refreshments, and all retreatmaterials. Dress is casual.Join other parents and the Friars for a One-DayEmmaus Ministry Retreat. Experience peace andcomfort in a safe, loving place, at least for a time.

Franciscan Spiritual CompanionshipMinistry

Contact Fr. Gene Pistacchio, OFM for more informationon Spiritual Companionship at 617-542-6440, ext.121.

Centering Prayer Group1st & 3rd Saturdays, March 7 & 21, 2015.Noon to 1:30 p.m.Contact: Fr. Gene Pistacchio, 617-542-6440, ext. 121

Women’s Spiritual Reflection Group2nd & 4th Wednesdays, March 11 & 25, 201512:30 to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome.Contact: Nancy Nichols Kearns, 781-704-1010 [email protected]

Men’s “Faith Works” Spirituality Group2nd & 4th Thursdays, March 12 & 26, 2015.5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (4th fl. Francis room)Facilitated by Bob Giers, OFSContact: Bob Giers, 617-542-6440, ext. 198

20’s/30’s Boston Young AdultsFor more information, please [email protected] event is for 20’s and 30’s only.

20’s/30’s Lenten Evening of Reflection—“Youth and Faith: Enthusiasm & Wisdom”Presentation and discussion with Fr. Eric Carpine, OFMThursday, March 12, 2015, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.,2nd Floor Classroom We will begin with BYO-dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed bythe presentation at 6:30 p.m. – No cost.RSVP in advance either via Facebook or email [email protected]

MISA EN ESPAÑOLCada domingo a las 11:45 de la mañana

primer pisoSpanish Mass

Sundays, 11:45 a.m. in First Floor Church

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EvangelizationContact Dr. Jackie Stewart for more information on thefollowing programs at 617-542-6440, ext. 143 or [email protected]

Prison MinistryWorship Services & Pastoral VisitationSuffolk County House of CorrectionsSundays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2015.8:15 to 11:30 a.m. & 12:55 to 2:30 p.m.Coordinated by Just Matters Group.Pre-registration/clearance required.

Fellowship & Fiesta!!Will not meet in March. Next meeting April 1.

Grupo Oración (Vísperas y estudio bíblico)Cada miercoles, 4:15 de las tardes.Contact: Fr. Ray Selker, OFM, 617-542-6440, ext. 224

Just Matters Group (Peace & SocialJustice)See Franciscan Adult School “JustPeacemaking Initiative”

Bread on the CommonStreet Ministry to Homeless Persons2nd & 4th Wednesdays, March 11 & 25, 2015. 5:45 to 7:30 p.m.

LGBT Spirituality GroupWednesday, March 18, 20155:30 to 7:00 p.m. Assisi Auditorium stage classroomContact: Fr. Joe Quinn, OFM, 617-542-6440, ext. 239Join our mailing list to hear about upcoming events:[email protected]

The Damietta ProjectCatholics & Muslims working together for theCommon GoodCore planning group potluck supper Sunday, March 22, 2015, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.,Offsite - member’s home

Islam for Catholics 101Thursday, March 5, 2015 5:30 p.m. Lecture by Natana J. Delong-BasHeights Room, Corcoran CommonsBoston College Chestnut Hill CampusFree of charge and open to the public(See ad for details.)

“Good Word for Today”telephone ministry offers a daily spiritual message —100 seconds of Christian Hope (with a Franciscantwist!). 617-542-0502

Sacramental Preparation Programs

Infant Baptism ProgramFor families who regularly worship at St. Anthony ShrineSix times per year. Baptisms ordinarily will be on thelast Sunday of every other month (if liturgicallyfeasible) at the regular Sunday 12:30 p.m. Mass.Baptisms for Latin@ infants will be at the regularSunday 11:45 a.m. Spanish Mass. Both parental &sponsor preparation and Baptism are by appointment.No Baptisms during Lent.

Upcoming.....Adult Confirmation Programfor adults ages 20 and overwho are baptized and made First Eucharist inthe Catholic ChurchSaturdays, April 11, 18, 25; May 2 & 9 (2015). 10:30 a.m. to Noon, 2nd fl. classroomRegional Confirmation—Sunday, May 17, 2015, 2 p.m., St. Cecilia’s, South EndProspective candidates for Confirmation in Spring2015 need to pre-register by Monday, March 302015. Copy of Baptismal certificate is required.(See flyer in the lobby of the Shrine for registrationform or email [email protected])

The Wellness CenterCelebrate Life! All are Welcome!Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Screening, FluVacine, every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., no appointment necessary.Dental Screening - Mondays, TBA by appointment*,10:30 a.m. to Noon. Please phone us on the previousFriday if you are not able to keep your appointment.Nutrition Consultation - Tuesdays, TBA,10:00 a.m. toNoon by appointment**For further information/appointments, please call 617-542-6440, ext. 118.

Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Anthony ShrineMonday, March 9, 2015, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,Shrine Auditorium (See ad for details.)

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The Franciscan Adult SchoolContact Dr. Jackie Stewart for more information on theFranciscan Adult School at 617-542-6440 ext. 143 oremail [email protected] unless otherwiseindicated.

Jesus and “Power of Now” (by EckhartTolle)Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (2015)12:15 to 1:30 p.m. 2nd floor classroomPresenter: William Sawyer, II (See ad for details.)Cost: Free will offering ($10/session suggested.)

Lenten Twilight RetreatMonday, March 9, 2015, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Facilitators: Fr. John Hogan, OFM, Fr. Gene Pistacchio, OFM, & Dr. Jackie StewartCost: $15 (includes supper)4th fl Francis & Clare roomsLikely to be fully subscribed.For registrations/space availabilty please callBarbara Bryson at (617) 268-0964.

Just Peacemaking Initiative: The Challenge and Promise ofNonviolence for Our Time(A Just Matters Study Module)1st & 3rd Tuesdays (unless otherwise noted)5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 2nd floor classroomSection III: Just Peacemaking, Disarmament andReconciliation with Justice—March 10 (changed to 2ndTues)Section IV: Just Peacemaking, Human Rights andGlobal Restoration—March 17; April 7 & 21Cost: $5/classPreregistration required for access to participantspacket.

Inconvenient Film“Schindler’s List”Saturday, March 21, 2015. 12 Noon to 3:30 p.m.2nd. fl. classroom. Cost: $5.Bring a brown bag lunch.

Seniors ProgramContact Fr. Barry Langley at 617-542-6440, ext. 241for more information.Every Wednesday, Mass 10:00 a.m., Exercise 10:30a.m., Program 11:00 a.m., Lunch Noon.3/4 TBA3/11 TBA3/18 TBA3/25 TBA

Seniors’ Crafts GroupTuesdays, 10:00 a.m. Mass, 10:30 to Noon Crafts

For the following Computer-related activities,Contact: Julie Ogden 617-542-6440, ext 146Computer Centeropen Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S

Worship

Healing Prayer Service2nd Sunday, March 8, 1:30 p.m.

Sacramental Anointing MassWednesday, March 11, 12:30 p.m.

Remembrance Masses3rd Wednesday, March 18

Distribution of PalmsBefore all Masses On Palm Sunday, March 29

Lenten JourneyEvery 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Mass onWednesdays during Lent.

Traditional Stations of the CrossTuesdays and Fridays, February 20th through April 3rdat 12:15 p.m. in the 1st Floor Church.

Via de la Cruz en EspañolLos miércoles desde el 18 de febrero hasta el 1 deabril a las 5:45 de la tarde (después de la misa enespañol) en la capilla del segundo piso

Mychal Judge Center for RecoveryWe provide counseling, workshops, and retreats forpeople in recovery. Contact 617-542-6440 ext. 169 oremail [email protected] for moreinformation.

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CONTACT US:Phone: 1-617-542-6440Website: http://www.StAnthonyShrine.orgAddress: 100 Arch Street Downtown Crossing Boston, MA 02110

EXECUTIVE STAFF

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

Fr. Barry Langley, OFM

Associate Director

SAINT ANTHONY SHRINE & MINISTRY CENTER

~ All Are Welcome ~WEEKDAY MASSES

Celebrated in Second Floor Chapel 6:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m.Second Wednesday—Anointing Mass:

time to be announcedThird Wednesday—Day of Remembrance

SATURDAY MASSES

Celebrated in Second Floor Chapel 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon

SATURDAY AFTERNOONVIGIL MASSES

Second Floor First FloorChapel Chapel

4:00 p.m. ** 4:15 p.m.5:30 p.m. **

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Celebrated in First Floor ChapelWeekdays: 6:30 to 8:00 a.m.;

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.Saturday: 6:30 to 8:00 a.m. and

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Seasonal Communal Penance Service:

(to be announced)Sunday: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Legal Holiday: 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.

6:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.Following Masses ** Music

10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 12:30 Noon 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

Benediction(First Floor Chapel)Weekdays: 5:00 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays: 3:30 p.m.Holy Rosary of Mary 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays: 2:55 p.m.Chaplet of Divine Mercy 2nd & 4th Sundays: 3:00 p.m.

Vespers Sundays: 3:15 p.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament(First Floor Chapel)

Weekdays at 1:45 p.m. Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.Sundays at 1:00 p.m.

Tuesdays: St. Anthony DevotionsWednesdays: Spanish Mass - 5:15 p.m.

Thursdays: St. Jude Devotions

SUNDAY MASSES

Second Floor Chapel

** Music Masses“The Arch Street Band”

MISA EN ESPAÑOLCada miércoles a las 5:15 de la tarde

8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

LEGAL HOLIDAY MASSES

Second Floor Chapel

MISA EN ESPAÑOL - PRIMER PISO

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Second Sunday of Lent B

Reading I: Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18Responsorial Psalm: 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19

Reading II: Romans 8:31b-34Gospel: Mark 9:2-10

Light from Light

Probably i have told you this story before, but itbears on Sunday’s readings so i will repeat it. icannot remember i had been chosen to give theEaster vigil homily at the hugely packed CollegeChurch at Saint louis university.

There was a complication, of course. i wasscheduled to be on my ordination retreat at thevery same time. no problem. i rode with fourother Jesuits from the retreat place way out in thecountryside, into the city, into the church, into thesacristy, into an alb, out to the altar. need i say thati was very nervous since i had only given a fewhomilies before in my life.

it happened that a huge thunderstorm had struckjust the night before. i had watched it from the sixfoot high glass doors of the retreat house. if youare not from the Midwestern part of the unitedStates you may not know the brute force of ourstorms. Dark rain pouring down, and withoutwarning, volcanic lightning flashes, blistering forthwith naked power. Every single smallest detail ofthe landscape is visible for seconds, as if twentythousand florescent lights had suddenly flashed onand then off again. The tremendous powerhumbled me about my upcoming homily.

The radiance the lightning gave off reminded me ofwhat god told the prophet: “Do not look at medirectly as i pass by; the sight is too much for youreyes.” We are too small, in other words.

The human version of light is candles. This wasdemonstrated for me at Easter vigil. The EasterCandle was lighted from a blazing fire and thelarge assembly lit their small tapers from the oneEaster flame. Because i was in the sanctuary icould witness the soft light glowing forth fromthese countless tiny candles, combining the manypeople into a gentle oneness, a hearth of humanfaces. Wrinkles were forgiven, comforting glow

Spirituality of the Readingsmade each face a vessel which held deep insideitself the quiet light of the lord.

Such a contrast: thunderous power followed soquickly by the warmth and love of small light. itpictured the true contrast between god’stranscendent greatness—too much for humaneyes—and Jesus’ quiet love. As he went about heabsolved wrinkles and crippled legs and unseeingeyes. Jesus is the way for us to glimpse the awfulintensity of god-the-infinite through our tiny, finiteeyes. Jesus is god having become one of us. he islightning turned into candles.

Alright, you say, that is very interesting, but whatabout this week’s gospel? in the TransfigurationJesus the comfort showed himself as god theinfinite fire. My mere encounter with lightningwas nothing compared to this. Why did such afrightening transformation take place?

one appealing speculation would be that Jesusneeded to show them (and us) the true connectionof light with light. At the very center of each boltof lightning is the same stuff that gently shadowsour faulty faces and makes them glow. god cannotunmake himself and put out the light that he is.But he can filter it and offer it to anyone who willlook. . .

. . . and occasionally remove the veil so we don’tforget what we are seeing.

Fr. John Foley, S. J.Copyright © 2015, The Center for liturgy at Saint louis university.

All rights reserved. used by permission.

Write me an email! i'd like to have a discussion with you about this.Fr. John Foley, S. J. ([email protected])

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Islam for Catholics 101Thursday, March 5, 2015 5:30 p.m. Lecture by Natana J. Delong-BasHeights Room, Corcoran CommonsBoston College Chestnut Hill CampusFree of charge and open to the public

This presentation addresses major themes in Islam,including the role of the Qur’an and the ProphetMuhammad, the 5 Pillars of Islam, and common beliefsand scriptural ties between Islam andChristianity. Specific attention is given to the status ofJesus and where Muslims and Christians agree anddisagree. We also address issues of contemporaryconcern, including the status of women, Islamic law,jihad—what it is and isn’'t—and interfaith dialogue andrelations.

Natana J. DeLong-Bas is editor-in-chief, The OxfordEncyclopedia of Islam and Women, and visitingassistant professor, Boston College TheologyDepartment and Islamic Civilization and SocietiesProgram.

Early registration recommended.Boston College | School of Theology and MinistryT: 617-552-6501 or 800-487-1167www.bc.edu/stmce

Sponsored by the School of Theology and MinistryRecommended by The Damietta ProjectSt. Anthony Shrine Just Matters Group

Jesus and “Power of Now”(by Eckhart Tolle.)Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 201512:15 to 1:30 p.m. 2nd floor classroomPresenter: William Sawyer, IICost: Free will ($10 per session suggested).Pre-registrations appreciated.

Participants will learn how to come into the presentmoment with Jesus and thereby enter the Kingdomof God. We will integrate the teachings of Jesusand the insights of Tolle to help us to enter adeeper way of living.

Contact Dr. Jackie Stewart to register at 617-542-6440ext. 143 or email [email protected]. Please leave your name, telephone no., and thecourse, date/time you wish to attend.

Offered by Franciscan Adult School

THE FRANCISCAN CHALLENGE

Q & A’s

What is a Franciscan Friar?

The Franciscans, also called the order of FriarsMinor, are members of the Catholic religious orderfounded by Saint Francis of Assisi over 800 yearsago. We seek to follow the manner of life that SaintFrancis led. our order is a mendicant religiousorder of men who therefore depend directly on thecharity of the people for their livelihood.

This new order founded by Saint Francis wasprompted by a need to reinvigorate the life of theCatholic Church. At the present time theFranciscan Friars number 17,224 worldwide with586 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 ofFriars Minor commonly called the Franciscans.

What is a Franciscan Province?

A Franciscan Province is a geographic area of thecountry where the Friars of that province live andwork. The Franciscan order divides countries intoprovinces.

What is Holy Name Province?

holy name Province is the largest of sevenprovinces in the united States belonging to theFranciscan order. it covers the eastern seaboardwith some locations beyond. The Provincialheadquarters are located in new york City.

Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Anthony ShrineMonday, March 9, 2015, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Shrine Auditorium

remember to bring photo iD.have breakfast or lunch before donating.

Please drink water or fluids frequently before andafter donating.

Plan to stay for at least 1 hour and 15 minutes.

For an appt. call 1-800 rED CroSS (733-2767)or visit redcrossbloo d.org

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