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, October 12 Saturday, October 18, 2014

O C T O B E R

11 Saturdayi Raise Up Massachusetts signature collection,

after Masses (See ad for details.)

12 Sunday Raise Up Massachusetts signature collection,

after Masses (See ad for details.)

Prison Ministry, SCHC, 8:15 to 11:30 a.m.,womens services 12:55 to 2:30 p.m.

Healing Prayer Service, 1:30 p.m.,2nd fl. Church

20s/30s Second Sunday Social, after 4 & 5:30 p.m. Masses. (See ad for details.)

13 Monday Columbus Day Legal HolidayShrine closes at 11 a.m.(See Legal Holiday schedule.)

14 Tuesday Nutrition consultation*, 10 a.m. to Noon

(*by appt. 617-542-6440, ext. 118)Blood pressure & Blood Sugar screening, Cholesterol screening, flu vaccine, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wellness Center

How Buddhism Can Help Christians, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. by Bill Sawyer, 2nd. fl. classroom (See ad for details.)

15 Wednesday Blood pressure & Blood Sugar screening,

flu vaccine, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wellness Center

Seniors Mass 10:00 a.m., Exercise 10:30 a.m.,Virtual Cruise to Norway 1:00 a.m., Lunch noon

LGBT Open House Wine & Cheese gathering, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. (See ad for details.)

16 ThursdayNo scheduled events.

Welcome to the St. Anthony ShrineCommunity. 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

WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK

REGULAR EVENTSMonday A.A. 12 Step Meeting 5:45 p.m.Tuesday Seniors Crafts Group 10:30 a.m.

A.A. Open Meeting NoonMens Cursillo Reunion 5:15 p.m.

Wednesday Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All MassesWomens Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m.Seniors Computer Lab 1:30 p.m.Grupo Hispano de Oracin 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.) TBA

Thursday S.L.A.A. Meeting NoonMens 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.) NoonVietnamese 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.Separated and Divorced Catholics 1:30 p.m.Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m.

18 Saturday Centering Prayer Group, Noon to 1:30 p.m.,

4th fl. Francis room

20s/30s Apple picking (See ad for details.)

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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCESSunday: Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary

TimeMonday: Columbus Day;

Canadian Thanksgiving DayTuesday: St. Callistus IWednesday: St. Teresa of JesusThursday: St. Hedwig; St. Margaret Mary

Alacoque; National Boss DayFriday: St. Ignatius of AntiochSaturday: St. Luke

Events This Week

Cover Art: Autumn Along the Charles Boston, MA.atomsofthought.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/p1030735.jpgPray for Peace in the Middle East!

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How Buddhism Can Help ChristiansTuesdays, Oct. 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4 (no class Nov.11-Veterans Day) & Nov. 18. 201412:15 to 1:30 p.m., 2nd. fl. classroomPresenter: Bill Sawyer, IICost: Free will ($10/class suggested)Come to one or many. No prerequisites.

How the 4 Noble Truths of Buddhism can helpChristians come into divine union with God.Buddhists attempt to completely eliminateemotional suffering by changing all aspects of theirminds. Christians attempt to come into divineunion by putting on the mind of Christ as St. Paulput it. This requires changing our thinking,willfulness, emotions and behaviors to those ofJesus a complete spiritual transformation. Thepractices and insights of Buddhism can greatlyhelp Christians in this radical transformation.

Contact Dr. Jackie Stewart at 617-542-6440, ext. 143or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com.

Offered by the Franciscan Adult School

Raise Up MassachusettsSignature Collection forQuestion 4: Earned Sicktime for workers - Nov. ballot

After Saturday Vigil Masses, October 11 &Sunday Masses, October 12, front lobbyFacilitated by Br. Anthony Zuba, OFMCap

On Election Day, Nov. 4, the issue of earned sicktime will be on the ballot. A Yes vote on Question4 will guarantee every worker in Massachusettsaccess to the benefit of earned sick time. It willprohibit employer retaliation against workers whotake time off because of illness.

Raise Up Massachusetts, a coalition of churches,labor groups, and community groups, iscampaigning for Question 4. The Catholic Churchcalls for fair treatment of workers and supports justlabor laws that protect the human rights of workers.

Please pray for the success of Question 4, andremember to vote. Bro. Anthony Zuba, OFM Cap.,of Interfaith Worker Justice, will collect voter pledgecards between Masses on Oct. 11 and Oct. 12.These postcards will be mailed to you as areminder to vote.

Raise Up Massachusetts campaign isCo-sponsored by the Just Matters Group

20s/30s Boston Young AdultsFor more information, please contactsas20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org.These events are for 20s and 30s only.

Second Sunday SocialWine & Cheese EditionSunday, October 12 after the 4 & 5:30 p.m.Masses. 2nd floor classroom.

Apple picking, wine tasting, outdoorMassSaturday, October 18, 2014, Nashoba Winery andOrchards. Details available online.

LGBT Open HouseWine and Cheese GatheringWednesday, October 15, 2014, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.2nd fl. classroom

The LGBT Spirituality group issponsoring the Second Annual FallOpen HouseWine andCheese Gathering. We arepleased to offer this as anopportunity to meet others whomay be interested in the Spiritualitygroup as well as reconnecting withfriends not seen in some time.

We also would like to welcome any parents andfriends of LGBT members at our open house. Asalways at St. Anthony Shrine, ALL AREWELCOME!

Contact: Fr. Joe Quinn, OSF, 617-542-6440, ext. 239or email LGBT@stanthonyshrine.org

Offered by LGBT MInistry of St. Anthony Shrine

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Just Peacemaking Initiative: The Challenge and Promise ofNonviolence for Our Time Section I: Spirituality of Nonviolence and JustPeacemaking Remaining Tuesdays, October 21 & November 4,5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 2nd. fl. classroomFacilitated by Just Matters GroupCost: $5/session.

All are welcome to attend Movie Night!Tuesday, October 21, featuring Joyeux Noel

Preregistration for study module required inorder to provide any necessary handouts andaccess to online materials.

The challenge and promise of nonviolence isembodied and entrusted with the peacemakers ofthe planet. Will you be a peacemaker?

Contact Dr. Jackie Stewart at 617-542-6440, ext.143 or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com.

Offered by the Franciscan Adult School

READINGS FOR THE WEEKMonday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 5:1;

Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48;

Lk 11:37-41Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46Thursday: Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1-6; Lk 11:47-54Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13;

Lk 12:1-7Saturday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18;

Lk 10:1-9Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10;

1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21

Upcoming Events

NEW CERTIFICATION PROGRAMFOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS

St. Anthony Shrine in Boston is offering a SpiritualDirection Certification Program beginning inJanuary 2015 and meeting for 3 semesters. Thisprogram is in conjunction with Cardinal StritchUniversity and a training site in Lowell. Anyoneinterested can receive information and anapplication from Nancy Nichols Kearnsat NKearns@stanthonyshrine.org or 781-704-1010.

Joyeux Noel film(part of Just Peacemaking Initiative)All are welcome!Tuesday, October 21, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 2nd fl. classroomCost: $5.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPMondays, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.October 27-November 17, 2014. 4th fl. Clare roomNew date: On Monday, December 1, 2014 aMass of Remembrance will be celebrated for theloved ones that brought you to this supportgroup. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 5th fl. friary chapelFacilitator: Fr. Joe Quinn, OFMPre-registration is required. Limitedenrollment.Please contact Fr. Joe at 617-542-6440, ext. 239

Grieving is the most misunderstood andneglected growth process a person can gothrough. There is an opportunity for this supportgroup to be a safe place where people can sharetheir loss and not feel uncomfortable about it .Hopefully, we can offer some of the importantmethods of learning to live life with the one theylove.

Offered by the Grief MinistryEvangelization

Project RachelAbortion Healing

Today, thanks to Project Rachel, I am a differentperson. To experience the power of forgiveness islife altering If you or someone you know issuffering from the pain of a past abortion, theProject Rachel ministry of the Archdiocese ofBoston will offer two more one-day retreats duringthe fall: October 18 and November 15 from 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. at a confidential location. Forregistration information, contact Project Rachel at508.651.3100 or help@projectrachelboston.com.Trust in the tender mercy of God!

MISSION TRIP TO SOUTH AFRICAJanuary 18-30, 2015

Have you ever wondered what itwould be like to go on mission to aforeign country? Do you feelcalled to spread Gods love andpeace to others through yourwords and deeds? Do you enjoy seeing newplaces and meeting new people? Well, if youveever felt called take time out of your busy scheduleto experience a taste of mission heres yourchance to fulfill that dream. Join Br. Paul OKeeffe,OFM on a two week mission trip to South Africa inJanuary 2015. Explore the legacy of Apartheid andsee what the Catholic Church is doing to uplift thepoor and needy. Visit children orphaned byHIV/AIDS and experience life in the townships andrural Zululand. Discover the beauty and diversityof South Africa culture while enjoying the warmhospitality of its people.

Space is limited so contact Br. Paul soon for details atpokeeffe@thefranciscans.org or call 617-542-6440, ext251.(Br. Paul is director of Franciscan Mission ServicesShort-Term Mission and Global Awareness Trips)

Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents

Losing a child under any circumstance ishorrific. Focusing on the spirituality of the

grieving process can help tremendously.Please join us. All are welcome.

Weekend Spiritual RetreatNovember 7-9, 2014

Miramar Retreat CenterDuxbury, MA

Give yourself the gift of focusing on yourspiritual journey togethe with the friars and

other parents who understand your pain.For more information or to register,

call Diane, mother of Paul, at 617-542-8057.For other Emmaus locations and programs,

see www.emfgp.org or email info@emfgp.org.

Just Peacemaking Initiative: The Challenge and Promise ofNonviolence for Our Time Section II: Just Peacemaking and Economicand Interracial Justice November 18, December 2*, December 165:30 to 7:30 p.m., 2nd. fl. classroomFacilitated by Just Matters GroupCost: $5/session.Preregistration required in order to provide anynecessary handouts and access to onlinematerials.

The challenge and promise of nonviolence isembodied and entrusted with the peacemakers ofthe planet. Will you be a peacemaker? Join us!*(Dec. 2) Movie night Why We FightAll arewelcome!

Contact Dr. Jackie Stewart at 617-542-6440, ext. 143or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com.

Offered by the Franciscan Adult School

Advent Twilight RetreatCome away for

an evenings respite a Retreat for Busy People

Monday, December 1, 20145:30 to 8:30 p.m.

4th floor Francis & Clare roomsFacilitators: TBA, Fr. John Hogan,OFM, Fr. Gene Pistacchio, OFM, & Dr.Jackie StewartCost: $15 minimum donation (incl.supper)Register early - fills up fast! Pre-payment accepted to secure yourspace.

Contact Dr. Jackie Stewart at 617-542-6440, ext. 143 or email

SAS.Evang@gmail.com.

Offered by the Franciscan Adult School

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CONTACT US:Phone: 1-617-542-6440Website: http://www.StAnthonyShrine.orgAddress: 100 Arch Street

Downtown CrossingBoston, MA 02110

EXECUTIVE STAFFFr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director

Fr. Barry Langley, OFMAssociate Director

SAINT ANTHONY SHRINE & MINISTRY CENTER~ All Are Welcome ~

WEEKDAY MASSESCelebrated 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 WednesdayAnointing Mass:

time to be announcedThird WednesdayDay of Remembrance

SATURDAY MASSESCelebrated 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 RECONCILIATIONCelebrated 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 Noon4:00 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 MASSESSecond Floor Chapel

** Music MassesThe Arch Street Band

MISA EN ESPAOLCada mircoles a las 5:15 de la tarde

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

LEGAL HOLIDAY MASSESSecond Floor Chapel

MISA EN ESPAOL - PRIMER PISOCada domingo a las 11:45 de la maana

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28th Sunday of Ordinary Time A

Reading I: Isaiah 25:6-10aResponsorial Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6Reading II: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20

Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14

All Good Gifts

Maybe you remember Babettes Feast, or at leasthave heard about it. here is the story:

An impoverished fine cook made her way into asmall town where the religion of the area (and theconditions) made people hard and cold, afraid toenjoy or even to relate to each other. Babette hadonly a small stash of possessions, but in acomplicated way, over many days, she got moneyto prepare a huge, delectable, exquisite feast, manyservings, all for the uptight townspeople. As theybegan to taste and enjoy, they began also tocommunicate in kindness to eachother. They even danced in thestreets!

I have heard people say that themovie promoted self-indulgence, butI would not agree. Instead I wouldpoint out how similar it is to the hugefestival we hear about in the bible'sFirst Reading. Come to a feast ofrich food and choice wines, Isaiahsays. And, he repeats the same indifferent words, in the normal way ofJewish writing: juicy, rich food and pure, choicewines. This is to be a great feast, requiring whatmedieval England called a groaning board.

Sundays Gospel has a sumptuous feed too. Theking prepares a feast, gets his very best livestockfattened up, readied for cooking, seasoned, cooked,and then sends out his servants with invitations. Ifyou thought the people in Babettes town werereluctant, look: some people outright refused tocome. Others simply ignored the invitation as if ithad not been given, and a number laid hold of hisservants, mistreated them, and killed them! Theking in turn punished these and then, surprisingly,invited in street people. Food is meant to beenjoyed, not refused. And people are meant to befed.

Spirituality of the ReadingsOn the other hand, Isnt the First World currentlyfattening itself on food far more lavish than theancient world could even have imagined?Advertisements in the United States tell us weshould luxuriate, should pamper ourselves, shouldnot hold back. Who says you cant have it all?they say. how are we to respond, we who try to befaithful to God and Gods promises? And how arewe to help families without the means to be fed atall? Mighty problems.

As you consider this, it might be helpful toremember that Jesus did both: he fasted and hefeasted. he abstained from food for forty dayswhen he began his public ministry. Later on he hadoccasion to say, mockingly, The Son of Man cameeating and drinking and they said, Look, he is aglutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectorsand sinners (Mt 11:19).

Which is it for us, then, fasting or feasting?

Maybe we need to nuance thatquestion. Instead of making uschoose between only receiving(getting, grabbing) or, on the otherhand, only giving (here, take this, Idon't need anything ever), perhapsSunday's readings invite us to comein, to open up, to eat and enjoy whatwhatever is there, a lot or a little.Everything comes from Gods hand,as Jesus knew. When it was time forthere to be nothing leftlife, friends,peace and possessionshe let go of it

all, with love.

Loss and plenty both come as gifts from God, not tobe received stoically, but with dancing.

Fr. John Foley, S. J.Copyright 2014, 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. (johnbfoley@yahoo.com)

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The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king whogave a wedding feast for his son. (Gospel)Artwork: The Wedding Dance in a Barn, c. 1616detail, Pieter Brueghel the younger

Highlights of the Pilgrimage Roundtrip airfare & taxes via LUFTHANSAGERMAN AIRLINES from Boston Accommodations at the Ron Beach Hotel inTiberias, at the shores of the Sea of Galilee, andThe Pontifical Institute, Notre Dame of JerusalemCenter, owned and operated by the Vatican andlocated close to the Old City Israeli Buffet Breakfast and Dinner daily Bethsaida, Capernaum, Mt. Beatitudes,St. Peters Primacy, Tabgha, Mt. Arbel, Jericho,Caesarea Philippi, Mt. Tabor, Cana, Magdala,Nazareth, Kursi, Jordan River, Wadi Qelt, DeadSea, Hebron, Herodian, Beit Shean, Jerusalem,Bethlehem, Shepherds Field, Mt. of Olives,Dominus Flevit, Gethsemane, Emmaus (AbuGosh), Holy Sepulchre, Temple Mount and more Daily Mass will be celebrated Way of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee

Registrations/deposits requested now.Need minimum of 20 persons registered to maketrip viable. If interested, please contact Dr. JackieStewart for a brochure with full itinerary at,SAS.Evang@gmail.com or 617-542-6440, ext. 143.

Offered by Franciscan Adult School

May 19-29, 2015Cost: $3,999 pp. dbl occupancyIncludes airfare, taxes, hotels,

breakfasts/dinners, entrance fees, air-conditioned coach

Leaders: Fr. Gene Pistacchio, OFM &Dr. Jackie Stewart & local guide Anton Farah

Our tour agent is Carmel Tours

We Franciscans are so happy to be able to inviteyou to walk in the footsteps of Jesus in his land ofPalestine/Israela life-changing experience.Come, immerse yourself in beautiful Galilee andJudea. There are four Gospels, but the experienceof the land is the fifth gospel. Explore the ancientstones and meet the peoplethe living stones.We promise you will never experience the Bibleagain the same way. This will be a memorable tripfor first-timers and returnees.

Jesus said to his disciples, Be not afraid....Peace be with you. On September 24, AntonFarah apprised us of the current situation in theHoly Land. He has been very busy guiding groupsthroughout September with others scheduled forOctober and Novem ber (before winter). There aremany American groups in Israel, he doesnt expectproblems, and there are no problems with visitingthe pilgrimage sites. Please tell your people itis safe. Jesus said to his disciples, Be notafraid.... Peace be with you. We hope you will joinus in this joyful journey in the land we know, loveand call holy.

Local guide Anton Farah, Pilgrimage leader Dr. Jackie Stewart &

Neal our wonderful bus driver,Jerusalem

Pilgrimage leader Fr Gene Pistacchio,OFM, Mass in the cave in

Shepherds Field, Bethlehem

Sunrise, Ron Beach hotel, Galilee

2015 Holy Land PilgrimageIn the Footsteps of Jesus