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, April 28 – Friday, May 4, 2018

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, April 29, 2018
Fifth Sunday of Easter

Greetings of peace. Tuesday, May 1, is Religious Brothers Day in the Catholic Church. Some people
might not realize that we have twelve Religious Brothers who live at Arch Street. Below is a list of who
they are and a little bit about what they do…

Br. Paul Bourque, OFM, is the friar who makes and sells knitted goods in the lobby. A well-educated
and witty friar, he can hold a fun conversation about a broad range of topics.

Br. Chris Coccia, OFM, is a permanent deacon in the Church and is our resident expert on all things
liturgical. Br. Chris knows all of the rules and the history of them. These days he is doing the important
work of looking after Fr. Joe while he is ill.

Br. Greg Day, OFM, Every year the Catholic Schools Foundation puts on an Inner-City
Scholarship Fund Dinner to raise money to allow children in poverty to attend Catholic Schools. I
attended this year’s event recently. A lot of people at this dinner stopped me to tell me what a great grade-
school teacher Br. Greg is.

Br. Tom Donavan, OFM, is in charge of the Sacristy at the Shrine. He supervises the ushers at each
Mass and coordinates the work of the lay Sacristans, Jerry Battista and Ron White. Everything is always
where it belongs because of Br. Tom.

Br. Rick James, OFM, is in charge of the Shrine’s Seniors Program and is an invaluable team member in
the Franciscan Food Center.

Br. John Jaskowiak, OFM, has been in charge of processing the collections here at the Shrine for years.
Before that, he taught grade school in Boston. Everywhere I go in Boston, people ask me how this
beloved friar is doing.

Br. Tony LoGalbo, OFM, is friendly and diplomatic. He is the perfect person to run the information
booth in the lobby on weekends. Br. Tony also serves as Vicar of the Franciscan community at the
Shrine. Earlier in his life, he worked many years as a librarian at St. Bonaventure University and as a
missionary in Brazil.

Br. John Maganzini, OFM, does amazing work with people in spiritual direction and knows a huge
number of Bostonians as well as East Coast men and women in religious life. Br. John has had many
leadership roles in the friars over the years.

Br. Kevin McGoff, OFM, is just here at the Shrine for a few months. A talented musician, Br. Kevin is
working on a special project away from the Shrine. Br. Kevin is a very positive presence in the friary.

Br. Dan Murray, OFM, is a fun-loving, hard-working and extroverted friar who is a big presence at the
Shrine. I especially appreciate that Br. Dan is quick to volunteer for a new project. He is in charge of
Mass Cards, the “Good Word for Today” program, our online candle initiative, and he works in our
Veterans Program.

Br. Paul O’Keeffe, OFM, does a great job as Clinical Director of the Counseling Center. He also runs
popular missionary trips and pilgrimages via the Franciscan Missionary Union.

Br. Sebastian Tobin, OFM, is the friar that you regularly see in the lobby selling hand-made leather
goods. He makes these items in a large shop upstairs at the Shrine. Br. Sebastian had two uncles who, like
the friars at Arch Street, were friars in Holy Name Province: Flavian and Bernard.

Feel free to ask these holy men about their religious vocation. Blessing on your week ahead.

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director
 Reflections from Franciscan Brothers at St. Anthony Shrine
On What Being a Brother Means to Them

Br. Paul Bourque: A Brother is a relationship word. Often the role of brother
overlaps between religious community and family ties. To me a brother is
someone you can laugh with easily. A brother is someone who will defend you,
someone who will remind you of embarassing things you did years ago. A
brother is someone who always goes out of his way for you. A brother is
someone wonderfu.

Br. Gregory Day: For me, the vocation of the Brother is a call in response to my
Baptismal commitment to live a vowed life, in community, serving God's people
with the "gift" God has given me. The gift in my ministerial life has been
dedicated to teachng children. Teaching children has even further defined my life
as a Franciscan Brother.

Br. Thomas Donovan: As I reflect on my personal call to Religious Brotherhood

in the Franciscan Order, I first see myself as called by God to serve as a
Franciscan Friar and as "brother" in both community life and ministry. I believe
my gift reflects my privilege to serve as sacristan in helping with the liturgical life
of the Church. Ministering along with the celebrants, I become part of the various
liturgical rituals, working also with dedicated lay men and women who also chose
to serve. Brothers are called to serve the Church using their many gifts for
people.

Br. Richard James: Religious Brothers dedicate their lives to the honor and
glory of the Church in helping others to better understand the Church's teaching. I
have great devotion to the Holy Rosary, reciting the Liturgy of the Hours and
making personal prayer for others.
Br. Tony LoGalbo: I became a brother to live like Jesus "as the firstborn of
many brothers" (Romans 8:29). For me, one of the most unique aspects of being
a Franciscan Brother is its simplicity. It means being able to take Jesus at His
word, that this person, Jesus, can make a difference in our lives. It is a hope
that the way we Friars touch people--those served by us and those who work
with us--engenders hope and a positive spirit.

Br. John Maganzini: I see my vocation as a call to a vowed life, lived in

community, in the charism of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi, of service to the
"brothers" I am called to pray and live with, in service to God's people using my
gifts and talents, with the privilege fo serving along side dedicated Priests,
Brothers, Sisters, and lay women and men who also hear the call to "Rebuild My
Church."

Br. Daniel Murray: I had no idea of how enriching and rewarding it would be to
meet so many people and to have so many rewarding experiences of
"brothering" other people. I've had the privilege of teaching, being a youth
minister, guiding other men in the Franciscan vocation, being a spiritual director.
Another great joy is to live in community with my brothers who are priests. I
couldn't ask God for more blessings.

Br. Paul O'Keeffe: A lot of people ask me, "Why aren't you a priest?" For me ti
comes down to the call from the Lord who knows what will make each person
happy and where their talent can best serve the community and the people of
God. I love my community, and I love my calling to be a brother. True happiness
is following God's call.

Br. Sebastian Tobin: Being a brother means to me a life lived in community,

fraternity, and a deep prayer life.
St. Anthony Shrine
Comparative Statement of Income and Expenses
July 1 to March 31
July 1 to July 1 to
2016 2017 Year- Percent
March 31 March 31 to-year Change
2017 2018 Change

First Collections 805,000 738,000 (67,000) (8)

Second Collections 131,000 138,000 7,000 5
Fundraising Income 2,404,000 2,799,000 395,000 16
Program Income 108,000 65,000 (43,000) (40)
Votives 171,000 175,000 4,000 2
Other Income 11,000 19,000 8,000 73
Interest Earned 27,000 31,000 4,000 15
Wills and Bequests 396,000 95,000 (301,000) (76)
Total Income 4,053,000 4,060,000 7,000 0

Support for Holy Name Province 67,000 66,000 (1,000) (1)

Second Collections Disbursed 22,000 37,000 15,000 68
Friary 200,000 233,000 33,000 17
Development Expenses 678,000 547,000 (131,000) (19)
Facilities Expenses 432,000 457,000 25,000 6
General and Administrative 232,000 280,000 48,000 21
Professional Expenses 92,000 114,000 22,000 24
Direct Program Expenses 389,000 334,000 (55,000) (14)
Salaries and Related 1,312,000 1,429,000 117,000 9
Depreciation and Amortization 223,000 230,000 7,000 3
Total Expenses 3,647,000 3,727,000 80,000 2

Excess (Shortage) of
Revenues over
Expenses 406,000 333,000 (73,000) (18)

Figures are rounded to the nearest thousand.

Prepared by Grace Lang and Fr. Tom Conway, OFM.
Please contact Fr. Tom Conway, OFM, with question or comments.
tconway@stanthonyshrine.org

2nd Collection on April 28/29

With Mother's and Father's Day just The 2nd collection on
around the corner, please check out April 28/29 will go to support
the Mother's and Father's day Mass The Arch Street Band
Cards we have available on our our music ministry at
St. Anthony Shrine.
website:

https://stanthonyshrine.org/store/
 ST. FRANCIS BUILDS
DISASTER RELIEF
MISSION TRIP TO
PUERTO RICO
July 22-29, 2018
Do you want to be God’s hands in
this world by helping a family
impacted by the recent hurricanes?
St. Francis Builds is an opportunity to
explore, live out and reflect upon
Franciscan values in the context of
construction projects. Founded in
2005 by Fr. Mike Johnson, St. Francis
Builds has sponsored more than 30
mission trips in ten different countries,
as well as West Virginia, New Orleans,
and the Lakota Reservation in SD.
They have recently returned from
hurricane reconstruction in Houston.
This trip we will travel to rural Puerto
Rico and partner with the Fuller Center
for Housing working repairing homes
in village struggling to recover from the
effects of last Fall’s hurricane.
St. Francis Builds is part retreat, part
mission trip where we reflect together
on Franciscan values Franciscan values
like Solidarity with the Poor, Cross-
Cultural Bridge-Building, Justice and
Peace, Simplicity of Lifestyle,
Community, Humility, and Mission
and then put them in to practice in
giving a family a hand up in restoring
their home.
Space is limited. No skills are needed,
training provided. Cost is $950. Plus
airfare. Ages 16 and up.
For more information on how to apply
contact Fr. Mike Johnson at:
mjohnson@stanthonyshrine.org

Mary, Mother of God

Annual Candles
Show your devotion to our Blessed Mother and ask her to intercede for your special intentions.
Choose to light your candle in Devotion to Mary, Mother of God; in Honor of a Living Loved One;
in Loving Memory of a Deceased Loved One; or for Your Own Special Intentions.
As a beacon of faith, hope, and love, your candle will illuminate the heart and soul of all those who enter our sacred space at
the Shrine. It will capture the heart of all those who kneel before her. It will burn round the clock for one year. The Franciscan Friars of the
Shrine will also pray for your intentions.
Only a limited number of candles are available.
To reserve your candle, please request an order form by contacting
Ariana Green at: agreen@stanthonyshrine.org or by phone 617-542-6440 ext 232.

Donation: $300 per year from May 1, 2018 – May 1, 2019.

Regular Schedule of Mass and Confession Times at
St. Anthony Shrine UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
Mass Schedule YOUNG ADULTS
Saturday Mass: 12 PM Time is running out to sign up for this year’s Walk for Hunger
Saturday Vigil Masses: 4 PMn (4:15 PM 1st Fl. Church), 5:30 PMn NEXT Sunday, May 6! Please email us for details at:
Sunday Masses: 6 AM, 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10 AMn, 11:15 AMn, SAS20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org
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 Want to support the team of Young Adults from the Shrine in
Additional Wednesday Mass: 10 AM Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger?
Please note: The 5:15 PM Mass on Wednesday is in Spanish. Go to: http://support.projectbread.org and look for our team or email
Holy Day Mass Schedule:
the group for the direct link!
St. PM
Vigil: 4:15 PM, 5:15 Anthony Shrine
Holy Day: 6 AM, 7 AM, 8 AM, 11:45 AM, Thank you for your support!
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
Confession Schedule
Weekday Confessions (Except Wednesday): 10 AM–2 PM, 4–5:30 PM
Wednesday Confessions: 6:30–8 AM, 10 AM–2 PM, 4–5:30 PM
Saturday Confessions: 10 AM–4 PM For Grieving Parents...
Sunday Confessions: 1:30–3 PM One-Hour Retreats at St. Anthony Shrine
Holy Day Confession Schedule: Follows schedule above.
Legal Holiday Confession Schedule: 8:30–10 AM BROWN BAG LUNCH “THEY ARE ALIVE!”
Follow us on social media Thursday May 3, 12:15pm-1:15pm
Hear Emily Ketring, author of An Angel of the Beatitudes: Finding
REGULAR EVENTS Faith after the Loss of a Child, reflect on how to connect with our
Monday
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m. deceased children and use them to help us draw closer to God.
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed) 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday
MONTHLY SUNDAY RETREAT “MARY KNOWS...”
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon Repeat Offering from March
Wednesday
Sunday May 6, 10:45am-Noon
Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses Using “visio divina,” focus on images of Mary to reflect on how, as
Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.) See web a Mom whose child has died, she surely understands our pain.
SA Meeting (Open Meeting), Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
Seniors Program 10:30 a.m.
Women’s Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m. The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents
Grupo Hispano de Oracion 4:00 p.m. St. Anthony Shrine
Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.) 4:00 p.m.
Mass in Spanish 5:15 p.m. www.emfgp.org ▪ 617-542-8057
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.) 5:30 p.m.
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) 5:45 p.m. The Emmaus Ministry
Thursday Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents
St. Augustine Group (S.L.A.A.) Meeting Noon Whose Children of Any Age Have Died By Any Cause
Rosary Prayer Group 12:30p.m.
Men’s Cursillo Reunion Group (1st and 3rd Thursday) 1:00 p.m. No Matter How Long Ago
Men’s Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday) 5:00 p.m.
Lectura y reflexión del evangelio 5:30 p.m.
A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m. SENIORS PROGRAM - MAY CALENDAR
Friday Wednesdays, May 2nd and May 16th
SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m. 10:00 am Mass
Saturday
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30 a.m.
10:30 am Light refreshments/coffee
Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.) Noon 11:00 am Exercise and Presentation
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.
Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m. 12:00 Noon Lunch
Rosary Prayer Group 3:30p.m.

Sunday
May 2nd: Presentation by Br. Daniel Murray, OFM
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m. “Twenty Prayers to Pray Throughout a Day”
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m.
Nurses Together in Healing Ministry (1st Sun.)
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction
1:00 p.m.
2:55 p.m. May 16th: Senior Fitness Exercises with Patti D’Angelo,
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m. Certified Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness

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