Bulletin 5.4.19
Bulletin 5.4.19
Bulletin 5.4.19
We extend a special welcome to everyone visiting the Shrine for the first time.
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
May 5, 2019
Third Sunday of Easter
I probably do not speak the actual words often enough, but the mantra playing in my head for much of the
week is “I love my job.” I love everything about it: the volunteers at the Shrine, the staff, the friars, the
worshipers, the other folks who suddenly appear to help out at the Shrine in various ways. I love the
interesting work at the Shrine: solving administrative issues, presiding at liturgical services, attending donor
relations events, and coaching and being coached by people all day long. I like wearing a habit at the Shrine
(and occasionally out in the world) and I like watching all of the positive reactions that it evokes in people. I
continue to get a great education in many areas: Discipleship, leadership, banking, accounting, technology,
fundraising, liturgical music, human resources, spirituality, mechanical services, counseling, food services,
social work, pastoral care. Different people teach me different things. Also, as a person who has lived most
of his life in New York, Maryland and New Jersey, I love that I’m now living in Boston. This place is the
best! Finally, the best life lessons are those involving people and our life with God: lessons of love and
forgiveness, faith and friendship, loyalty and dedication. Many of the people attached to the Shrine are giants
of the spiritual life. I am grateful for your generous spirit and your inspirational example.
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
Sunday
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:30 am
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:00pm
Latino Ministry Social, Auditorium 1:00pm
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55pm
Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00pm