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, May 18 - Friday, May 24, 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, May 19, 2019
Fifth Sunday of Easter

We extend a note of congratulations to the eight people who will graduate from the Shrine’s Spiritual Direction
Training Program this weekend: Genevieve Baudin, Mary Michael Leahy, Joanne Leary, Rachelle Linner, Donna
Macoul, James Morris, Barbara Murray, and Thomas Sepeck. They have completed a two-year program of study. Carol
Mitchell, the Director of this program, does great work for the Shrine in this area. Thank you, Carol!

The Shrine’s schedule during the last week of May has some footnotes. On Monday, May 27, Memorial Day, the
Shrine will be completely closed all day. On Wednesday, May 29, at the 5:15pm Mass, we will celebrate the Vigil
Mass for Ascension Thursday. This Mass will be in English, as is our current custom for the Wednesday 5:15pm Mass.
The Mass schedule for Ascension Thursday will follow the usual Thursday Mass schedule: 6am, 7am, 11:45am,
12:30am, and 5:15pm. Ascension Thursday is a Holy Day of Obligation.

The release date for the Arch Street Band’s new CD is July 1. We will have more information about this big event at a
later time. We extend a warm thank-you to Mark Emery and the talented musicians of the band for enlivening our
worship together.

We congratulate Mayor Marty Walsh on being the recipient of the Tenth Annual Jim O’Connell Award given by
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. In forums throughout the City, Mayor Walsh regularly raises awareness
of the dignity and inherent worth of every homeless person. He enthusiastically promotes programs and encourages
partnerships of social services agencies serving the homeless. The Shrine’s successful medical clinic for homeless
women, a partnership between the Shrine and Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, is but one example of
such a partnership. We are grateful for the Mayor's leadership in this area.

On Sunday, May 19, at 10:30am, Fr. Ron celebrates his final Mass as a resident here at the Shrine. He is retiring to
Florida soon. Fr. Ron’s retirement is well-deserved and the Shrine’s friars, staff, and worshiping community all wish
him well. Many of us, though, are feeling very sad about this milestone. For me personally, Fr. Ron has been a
magnificent informal mentor. For every new situation, he always found the right mix of common sense, kindness,
church law, and good management. I have benefited from his wisdom and delighted in his self-deprecating humor. I am
very grateful for our time together here at the Shrine. Enjoy Florida, Fr. Ron!

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

Sunday Second Collection Church Calendar Secular Holidays

5/19/19 None
5/26/19 Veterans Memorial Day Weekend The Shrine will be
6/2/19 None Closed
6/9/19 Food Center Pentecost
6/16/19 None Trinity Sunday Fathers Day
on Memorial Day
6/23/19 Franciscan Challenge Weekend Corpus Christi Monday, May 27th
6/30/19 Arch Street Band

Father’s Day Br. Sebastian’s Sandal Shop

Mass Cards Open Sundays in the first floor lobby
On sale now ($10) at the from 9am to 1pm
Information Booth in the 1st or by appointment 857-206-7200.
Floor lobby Hand-crafted leather goods make great
or online or by phone: Fathers Day gifts!
Br. Daniel Murray, OFM All items personally made by
617-542-6440 ext 250 Br. Sebastian Tobin, OFM.
St. Anthony Shrine
Comparative Statement of Income and Expenses
July 1 to April 30
July 1, July 1,
2017 to 2018 to Year-
April 30, April 30, to-year Percent
2018 2019 Change Change
Income:
First Collections 1,029,000 949,000 -80,000 -8
Second Collections 148,000 161,000 13,000 9
Fundraising Income 3,032,000 2,954,000 -78,000 -3
Program Income 71,000 81,000 10,000 14
Other Income 22,000 18,000 -4,000 -18
Interest Earned 36,000 36,000 0 0
Wills and Bequests 92,000 221,000 129,000 140
Total Income 4,430,000 4,420,000 -10,000 -0

Expenses:
Support for Holy Name Province 81,000 80,000 -1,000 -1
Second Collections Disbursed 33,000 7,000 -26,000 -79
Friary 311,000 203,000 -108,000 -35
Development Expenses 598,000 543,000 -55,000 -9
Facilities Expenses 521,000 467,000 -54,000 -10
General and Administrative 321,000 385,000 64,000 20
Professional Expenses 121,000 342,000 221,000 183
Direct Program Expenses 424,000 364,000 -60,000 -14
Salaries and Related 1,592,000 1,579,000 -13,000 -1
Depreciation and Amortization 257,000 240,000 -17,000 -7
Total Expenses 4,259,000 4,210,000 -49,000 -1

Excess (Shortage) of Ordinary

Revenues over Expenses $171,000 $210,000 $39,000 23

Add: other investment income 171,000 19,000 -152,000 -89

Net Income 342,000 229,000 -113,000 -33

Figures are rounded to the nearest thousand.

Prepared by Fr. Tom Conway, OFM and Solomon Dass.
Please contact Fr. Tom Conway, OFM, at tconway@stanthonyshrine.org with questions or comments.

We’re hiring! Save the Date:

Staff Accountant Monday, June 10th at 12:15pm
“Lunch & Learn” session with Franciscan Childrens’ Hospital
The Shrine is looking for a full-time Staff Accountant with a minimum Kids Healthy Minds Initiative (KHMI)
of two years experience. The full job description can be found on our Topic: Mental Health Awareness
website: stanthonyshrine.org/about-us/employment-opportunities in Children and Adolescents
Interested and qualified candidates should apply with resume and Shrine Auditorium - FREE and open to all.
cover letter to accountant@stanthonyshrine.org Bring your own lunch. Beverages will be provided.
 Seniors at Arch Street
MASS SCHEDULE Wednesdays 10:30am – 1:00pm
3rd Wednesday 10am: Anointing Mass
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) May 22 - BINGO!
12PM , 4PM , 5:30PM , 7PM May 29 - Movie
Weekday Mass: 6AM, 7AM, 11:45AM, 12:30PM, 5:15PM
3rd Wednesday of every month: Anointing Mass 10AM 2nd Collection May 25th and 26th
The 2nd collection May 25/26 will go
CONFESSION SCHEDULE towards the Veterans Ministry at
St. Anthony Shrine. Thank you!
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

Lazarus Ministry Funeral – Wednesday, May 22nd 10am Sunday

Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:30 am
For Mr. Rodolfo “Rudy” Rodriguez Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:00pm
Latino Ministry Social, Auditorium 1:00pm
Please join us, if you are able, in the 2nd Floor Church. 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