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2014 Lenten Schedule

ASH WEDNESDAY, March 5: Mass and Confession schedule is that of a regular

weekday (below). The 10 and 11:45 AM and 12:30 and 1:15 PM Masses will be celebrated with music. The 5:15 PM Mass is in Spanish. Ashes will be distributed after

all Masses and continuously in the 1st Floor Church from 6:30 AM until 6:30 PM.

MASSES OF REMEMBRANCE: Beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Wednesdays during Lent, we will remember our loved ones at every Mass. Written prayer intentions will be gathered and offered up in the incense of the Easter Vigil.

COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICES: 1st Floor Church

Tuesday, April 8 at 12:10 PM and Saturday, April 12 at 11:30 AM

TRADITIONAL STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Tuesdays and Fridays, March 7

through April 18 at 12:15 PM in the 1st Floor Church

CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY: Sundays at 3 PM in the 1st Floor Church

Sunday Vespers: Sundays at 3:15 PM in the 1st Floor Church

VIA DE LA CRUZ EN ESPAÑOL: Los miércoles desde el 12 de marzo hasta el 16 de abril a las 5:45 de la tarde (después de la misa en español) en la capilla del segundo

piso

2014 Holy Week Schedule

PALM SUNDAY, April 13: Mass and Confession schedule is the same as that of a regular Sunday. Palms will be distributed before all Masses.

HOLY THURSDAY, April 17: Shrine opens at 5:30 AM and closes at 7 PM. Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 5:15♫ PM. This is the only Mass celebrated on this day.

Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament following until 7 PM in the 1st Floor Church.

Confessions: 8 AM to 4 PM These hours differ from the regular Saturday schedule.

GOOD FRIDAY, April 18: Shrine opens at 5:30 AM and closes at 7 PM.

No Mass celebrated on this day.

Dramatic Stations of the Cross: Come experience the breathtaking story of Jesus’ passion and death on the cross in a profound new way this Good Friday. Join The

Arch Street Band and the friars of St. Anthony Shrine for a prayerful event like no

other. There will be four Presentations with Music at 11, 12, 1 and 5:15 PM (2nd Floor Church).

Traditional Stations of the Cross: 12:15 PM and 2 PM (1st Floor Church)

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion to include distribution of the Eucharist: 3:15♫ PM

(2nd Floor Church) and 3:30 PM (1st Floor Church) Confessions: 8 AM to 3 PM; 4:30 to 6 PM

HOLY SATURDAY, April 19: Shrine opens at 5:30 AM.

Traditional Easter Basket Blessing: Bring your Easter Baskets to the front of the 1st Floor Church at 1 PM. Fr. Jim Czerwinski, OFM, will bless each basket. Children

are most welcome to bring their baskets empty or full.

Easter Vigil Mass: 8:30♫ PM This is the only Mass celebrated on this day. (Please note Easter Vigil time change from 8 PM.)

Confessions: 8 AM to 4 PM

EASTER SUNDAY, April 20: Mass schedule is the same as that of a regular Sunday.

Mariachi Band will be providing music at the 11:45 Spanish Mass in the 1st Floor

Church. Confessions are not heard on Easter Sunday.

♫Indicates music by The Arch Street Band.

REGULAR MASS & CONFESSION SCHEDULE:

MASSES:

Weekday Masses: 6, 7, 10, 11:45 AM; 12:30, 1:15, 5:15 PM.

During Lent, there will be music every Wednesday at the 10 AM Mass. Wednesday’s 5:15 PM Mass is celebrated in Spanish.

Saturday Morning Masses: 8, 10 AM; 12 PM

Saturday Vigil Masses: 4♫, 4:15, 5:30♫ PM

Sunday Masses: 6, 7:30, 9, 10♫, 11:15♫, 11:45 AM (in Spanish), 12:30♫, 4♫, 5:30♫ PM

CONFESSION:

Weekday Confessions: 6:30 to 8 AM; 10 AM to 2 PM; 4 to 5:30 PM.

Saturday Confessions: 6:30 to 8 AM; 10 AM to 4 PM

Sunday Confessions: 1:30 TO 3 PM

St. Anthony Shrine & Ministry Center 617-542-6440

100 Arch Street stanthonyshrine.org

Boston, MA 02110

Presentations on Pope Francis

“Seniors Program Lenten Reflection—Pope Francis & Lent with Jesus”

Presented by Fr. Eric Carpine, OFM Wednesday, March 5, 10:30 AM

“The Spirituality of Pope Francis…the Jesuit Pope with the Heart and Spirit of Saint Francis of

Assisi…” Presented by Br. John Maganzini, OFM 20s/30s: Sunday, March 11, 6 – 8 PM

LGBT Spirituality Group: Wednesday, March 19, 5:30 – 7:30 PM On March 13, 2013 the entire world heard the announcement that the Conclave elected Jesuit Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as Pope. In the conclave, as it became clear that he would be elected, Franciscan Cardinal Claudio Humes of São Paulo, Brazil, hugged him and kissed him and said, “Don’t forget the poor!” Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio chose the name Francis, after Saint Francis of Assisi and became Pope Francis. Since then, the world has evidenced this Jesuit Cardinal named “Francis” lead the Church with a spirituality that is evidenced in his words and his actions. The presentation will look at the spirituality of Pope Francis who exhibits both Jesuit and Franciscan Spirituality in seeking to “Find God In All Things” and “Preaching the Gospel always and when necessary using words…”

“Pope Francis: A Muslim and Jewish Perspective”

with Imam Talal Eid and Rabbi Victor Reinstein Tuesday, March 18 - Reception 5:30 PM • Presentation 6 — 7 PM

Two of our interfaith friends will offer prospectives from their respective traditions, how they see Pope Francis approaching different affairs of human life, interfaith dialogue and respect, and how their own traditions/teachings offer guidance toward the type of path Pope Francis is walking and inviting others to walk.

“Pope Francis: His Role and His Message”

Team-taught by Canticle writers Fr. Philip O’Shea, OFM

and Fr. Emeric Meier, OFM Thursday, April 3 at 12:15—1:15 PM

The new pope has come to an office that carries expectations from the centuries. He also comes bearing his own personal message -- one spelled out by his life and by his words. What characterizes those two currents that meet in this man and what have been the results?

American Red Cross Blood Drive hosted by Wellness Center March 10, 2014, 9 AM – 2 PM Shrine Auditorium

Inconvenient Film Series: “Jesus of Montreal” Saturday, March 15, 2014, 1:15 to 3:30 PM Assisi Room, Cost: $5 Acclaimed Canadian comedy-drama that takes savage swipes at modern religious hypocrisy and greed. An unemployed actor is hired by a Montreal priest to run a local Passion Play, but his attempts to re-create the Easter story place him in some antagonistic situations that strangely parallel the play’s scenes.

“The Power of Gratitude” Presenter: William Sawyer, II Tuesdays, March 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 2014, 12:15 to 1:30 PM 2nd Floor Classroom, Cost: free will ($10/session suggested) Being grateful to God for all God’s many blessings has the power to eliminate emotional suffering. Participants will learn meditations to discover and appreciate God’s blessings, and maintain a grateful heart.

Lenten Reflections: “Nailed to the cross, over and over again. Wasn't once enough?” Facilitator: Fr. Joe Quinn, OFM Thursdays, March 20, 27; April 3, 2014, 6 to 7 PM 2nd Floor Church It is not easy. However, it is a necessary component of our Christian growth and a deepening love of Jesus. All of us at times experience heartache, disappointment, doubt, insecurity and human failure. We can even sense that human wholeness eludes us when life becomes more fragmented. Jesus reminds each of us not to abandon hope when times are difficult. No one knows more difficult times than our Lord Himself. Come, make this journey of faith as we deepen our gratitude for all that Jesus did and does for each one of us…if we only let him.

20s/30s Seder Meal/Presentation with Fr. Barry Langley, OFM Thursday, March 20. 2014, 6 – 8 PM 2nd Floor Classroom For people in their 20s/30s. Reservations are required and limited.

Lenten Twilight Retreat Facilitators: John Hogan, OFM; Nancy Nichols Kearns; Gene Pistacchio, OFM; and Dr. Jackie Stewart Monday, March 24, 2014, 5:30 to 8:30 PM Clare & Francis Rooms Cost: $15 (incl. supper) Pre-registrations required. Limited Enrollment

20s/30s Lenten Evening of Reflection BYO Dinner with Fr. Damian Park, OFM March 27, 2014, 6 PM Francis & Clare Rooms

Interfaith Film & Discussion: “Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet” Facilitators: Members of the Damietta Project, Catholics & Muslims working for the common good Part 1: Tuesday, April 1 and Part 2: Thursday, April 10, 5:30 to 7 PM Assisi Room “Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet” tells the story of a seventh century prophet who changed world history in 23 years, and continues to shape the lives of more than 1.2 billion people. The film takes viewers not only to ancient Middle Eastern sites where Muhammad’s story unfolds, but into the homes, mosques and workplaces of some of America’s estimated seven million Muslims to discover the many ways in which they follow Muhammad’s example. Discussion of the film (shown in two parts) will take part with members of the Damietta Project—Catholics & Muslims working for the common good.

Latino Día de Oración Dirige: P. José Nangle, OFM Sábado, 12 de abril de 2104, 10 AM -- 4 PM Sala del segundo piso Con café/jugo/pan y almuerzo El día de oración va a terminar con la santa misa Donación por persona: $15. Limite: 30 personas

Boston Marathon Anniversary Mass April 15, 2014, 5:15 PM Details to follow. Seniors Program Lenten Schedule: Lunch and Presentation March 5: Lenten Reflection—Pope Francis & Lent with

Jesus by Fr. Eric Carpine, OFM

March 19: St. Joseph & Lent with Fr. Philip O'Shea, OFM

April 9: Holy Land Journal with Dr. Jackie Stewart

April 16: Multimedia Stations of the Cross