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We extend a special welcome to everyone visiting the Shrine for the first time.

Saturday, December 9 Friday, December 15, 2017

Telephone: 617-542-6440
Prayer Request Line: 617-553-4100
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December 10, 2017
Second Sunday of Advent

Recently I saw a van driving down a busy Arch Street at midday in the middle of the week. Its windows
were open and the music was blaring. It was a commercial vehicle and had Pest Control written in
large letters all around the van. The high-volume music was the very recognizable peppy dance music
that Schroeder plays during the Charlie Brown Christmas Special. I wondered whether the driver of
the van was knew how funny this scene was. Or maybe I was the only one who found this humorous.
Doesnt our life of faith sometimes make us feel out of sync with the larger culture? If it never feels that
way, Id suggest that we are doing something wrong. Even within the life of faith, there are different
ways to go about it.
Think for a moment about the fact that so many of our Advent and Christmas images are associated with
the season of Winter. In the Southern hemisphere, faithful Catholics go through this liturgical season in
late Spring and early Summer. Perhaps this forces the use of somewhat different symbols, but these folks
have the same Catholic faith.
Think about the faith of someone who participates in all things about this holiday, but has no money for
presents. For much of the world, the extravagance available to some North Americans is out of the
question. So wealth and monetary generosity isnt an absolutely essential part of the faith, nor of the
celebration of Christmas.
There is a sense in which people of faith really are marching to the beat of a different drummer. Their life
of faith should feel odd and weird and surreal. We dont jump on the next fad or trend, especially if that
trend means de-humanizing someone. Having the generosity of Spirit that Jesus had means sharing our
time and resources with causes which might be unpopular in the general population.
A note about how things are going at the Shrine these days. We continue to be ambitious, tackling big
projects when we are able. Our partnership with Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program continues
to strengthen. We are planning to expand our women-only medical clinic from one day to two days a
week, in order to meet the growing demand. We are so grateful to the many people who have made this
clinic such a success. We also appreciate the confidence that homeless women show in the staff and the
friars of the Shrine. You are most welcome here.

Advent Blessings,

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

Mass Schedule for New Years, January 1st 2018 PLEASE MARK YOUR
CALENDARS
The LGBTQ Spirituality Ministry
Sunday, December 31st, will be celebrating an
is a regular schedule and the 4pm and 5:30pm Masses will celebrate the ADVENT EVENING OF PRAYER
Mass of that day: Feast of the Holy Family. in the St. Anthony Shrine Friary
Chapel on Wednesday,
Monday, January, 1st
th
December 20 at 5:30 pm.

is the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God.

This is not a Holy Day of Obligation.
There are only two Masses on Jan 1st, 8am & 10am.
 St. Anthony Shrine
Comparative Statement of Income and Expenses
July 1 to November 30
July 1 to July 1 to Year- Percent
Nov. 30 Nov. 30 to-year Change
2016 2017 Change

First Collections 393,000 377,000 (16,000) (4)

Second Collections 77,000 81,000 4,000 5
Fundraising Income 1,340,000 1,630,000 290,000 22
Program Income 74,000 51,000 (23,000) (31)
Votives 96,000 98,000 2,000 2
Other Income 9,000 22,000 13,000 144
Interest Earned 13,000 14,000 1,000 8
Wills and Bequests 305,000 140,000 (165,000) (54)
Total Income 2,307,000 2,413,000 106,000 5

Support for Holy Name Province 51,000 50,000 (1,000) (2)

Second Collections Disbursed 22,000 23,000 1,000 5
Friary 134,000 155,000 21,000 16
Development Expenses 614,000 595,000 (19,000) (3)
Facilities Expenses 228,000 238,000 10,000 4
General and Administrative 145,000 144,000 (1,000) (1)
Professional Expenses 48,000 64,000 16,000 33
Direct Program Expenses 24,000 10,000 (14,000) (58)
Salaries and Related 707,000 765,000 58,000 8
Depreciation and Amortization 123,000 127,000 4,000 3
Total Expenses 2,096,000 2,171,000 75,000 4

Excess (Shortage) of
Revenues over
Expenses 211,000 242,000 31,000 15

Figures are rounded to the nearest thousand.

Prepared by Grace Lang and Fr. Tom Conway, OFM.
Please contact Fr. Tom Conway, OFM, with questions or comments.
tconway@stanthonyshrine.org
Year-End Gifts
As the end of the year approaches, we invite you to consider making a tax-deductible gift to the Shrine. There are a number of ways to make this
gift.
1. Cash/check - may be given in person or via the U.S mail. Please note that the gift must be postmarked by December 31 to be counted for a 2017
tax deduction.
2. Credit card Make a gift on line www.stanthonyshrine.org with a credit card. Or, you may call the Development Office (857-206-7243) and give
your credit card over the telephone. Our electronic giving kiosks in the lobby, and at the information booth are two other options for credit card gifts.
3. IRA Charitable Rollover If you or someone you know is 70 or older and has a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you can use your
required minimum distribution to support the Shrine through a Charitable Rollover gift. Contact the administrator of your plan and ask that your
distribution be a charitable rollover to the Shrine.
4. Matching Gifts A corporate matching gift is a tremendous way to increase your personal gift to the Shrine. We encourage you to take advantage
of your employers matching gift program.
Thank you for all you do to help us live out the Gospel in Boston. Please continue to pray for all those whom we serve with love and compassion. If
you have questions about making a gift, please contact Maryanne Rooney-Hegan at (617) 542-6440 ext. 115.
Regular Schedule of Mass and Confession Times at
St. Anthony Shrine UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
Mass Schedule YOUNG ADULTS
Saturday Mass: 12 PM THIS Wednesday, 12/13 from 6-7 PM in the 2nd floor classroom. 20s/30s
Saturday Vigil Masses: 4 PMn (4:15 PM 1st Fl. Church), 5:30 PMn Advent Reflection with Fr. Damian. "I am longing for your coming". Christmas
comes every year, the Lord's day comes every week, and the Sun rises every
Sunday Masses: 6 AM, 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10 AMn, 11:15 AMn,
morning without fail, but Lord, when will you come?
12:00 PMn (Spanish Mass-1st Fl. Church), 12:30 PMn, 4 PMn, 5:30 PMn
Weekday Masses: 6 AM, 7 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 5:15 PM Sunday, 12/17, from 11-12:30, Brunch n Bible Study at Uno Due Go (next door
Additional Wednesday Mass: 10 AM to the Shrine). We will discuss the 12/17 Gospel and enjoy a BYO brunch. No
Please note: The 5:15 PM Mass on Wednesday is in Spanish. Bible or Bible Study experience necessary and we will have you out in time for
the 12:30 PM Mass!
Holy Day Mass Schedule:
Please rsvp for the above at: SAS20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org
St. PM
Vigil: 4:15 PM, 5:15 Anthony Shrine
Holy Day: 6 AM, 7 AM, 8 AM, 11:45 AM,
100 Arch Street, Boston, MAPM
12:30 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:15 02110
Legal Holiday Mass Schedule: 8 AM, 10 AM (nMusic Masses)
617-542-6440 www.stanthonyshrine.org The Second Collection on December 9th and 10th
will go to The KIDS Program at St. Anthony Shrine.
Confession Schedule
Weekday Confessions (Except Wednesday): 10 AM2 PM, 45:30 PM
Wednesday Confessions: 6:308 AM, 10 AM2 PM, 45:30 PM
Saturday Confessions: 10 AM4 PM Now available!
Sunday Confessions: 1:303 PM
Holy Day Confession Schedule: Follows schedule above.
Light your
Legal Holiday Confession Schedule: 8:3010 AM votive candles online
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REGULAR EVENTS
Monday stanthonyshrine.org/
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed) 5:45 p.m. light-a-candle/
Tuesday
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon

Wednesday
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses
MISSION TRIP TO CUBA
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.) See web Have you ever wondered what it would be
SA Meeting (Open Meeting), Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
Seniors Program 10:30 a.m.
like to go on mission to a foreign country?
Womens Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m. Do you feel called to spread Gods love and
Grupo Hispano de Oracion 4:00 p.m. peace through your words and deeds?
Mass in Spanish 5:15 p.m.
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.) 5:30 p.m. Do you enjoy seeing new places and meeting new people?
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.) 5:45 p.m. Well, if youve ever felt that call to mission now is your chance to fulfill
that dream.
Thursday
St. Augustine Group (S.L.A.A.) Meeting Noon Join the Franciscan Missionary Union on a one-week mission trip to
Rosary Prayer Group 12:30p.m. Cuba lead by Bro. Paul O'Keeffe May 19-26, 2018.
Mens Cursillo Reunion Group (1st and 3rd Thursday) 1:00 p.m.
Mens Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday) 5:00 p.m. On this one-week mission trip you will experience the vibrancy and
Lectura y reflexin del evangelio 5:30 p.m. beauty of the Cuban people while visiting the cities of Havana,
A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m. Remedios, and Trinidad.
Friday Space is limited so please contact Br. Paul O'Keeffe, Mission trip
SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m. coordinator, for details at pokeeffe@stanthonyshrine.org
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m. or call 617-542-2964.
Saturday
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30 a.m.
Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.)
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.)
Noon
1:00 p.m.
SENIORS PROGRAM
Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 20th
Rosary Prayer Group 3:30p.m.
10:00 am Mass
Sunday 10:30 am Light refreshments/coffee
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m.
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m. 11:00 am Exercise and presentation by
Nurses Spirituality Ministry (1st Sun.) 2:45 p.m. Patti DAngelo, Certified Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55 p.m.
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m. 12:00 Noon Lunch

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