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Franciscan Adult School is designed to provide an opportunity
to enhance the growth and formation of the whole person.
The Franciscan Adult School is committed to providing enrichment and social awareness for the Business and Residential Communities in Downtown Boston through programs such as Spirituality and the Arts, Reflect A While and course offerings.
The Franciscan Adult School offers students opportunities to grow stronger spiritually. Courses in Spirituality, Franciscan Spirituality, Adult Faith Formation, Retreats, and Conferences focusing on the integration of one's spiritual, work and family lives are also planned for participants.
The Franciscan Adult School also provides training for new Worship Ministers (Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers) and Master's workshops for seasoned Lectors.
Upcoming Events
Contact Dr. Jackie Stewart for information or to register at 617-542-6440 ext.143 or email FAS@stanthonyshrine.org.
Please leave your name, telephone number, and dates you wish to attend.
Monthly Lunchtime Spirituality Series
I believe in the Holy Spirit...the Holy Catholic Church...in the Communion of Saints
Wednesday, April 16
12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Cost: $5. (coffee and tea will be served).
Presenter: Bro. John Maganzini, OFM
As we continue the journey through the Easter Season and anticipate Pentecost,
this workshop will invite us to the Upper Room as we await the Holy Spirit and
celebrate the birth of the Church! This workshop will include reflection and
sharing on these key points that we, the People of God, recite in our Creed.
Contact Joan Tierney at 617-542-6440, ext. 129 to register.
Connecting the Spiritual Dimensions of our Lives
Spirituality and the Arts Wine and Cheese Chat
Thursday, April 10
5:00 to 6:30 p.m. $5 donation.
Presenter: Fr. Barry Langley, OFM
Come explore how you can make creativity a part of your spirituality!
“Quilting combines fabrics of different colors, textures and shapes to make a pattern, picture, or visually appealing piece of work. Throughout our lives we are invited to combine different types or aspects of spirituality to make sense or unravel deeper meaning in the relationships and experiences of our lives.”
“Quilting can be a meditative process that can imbue the quilt with a sense of God’s goodness and be reflective of the beauty of God’s creation.”
Please contact Dr. Jackie Stewart at 617-542-6440, ext. 143 to register.
St. Anthony Shrine reserves the right to refuse service.
God’s Creation Cries for Justice Climate Change: Impact and Response
Eight Saturdays 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Mar. 1, 8, 15, (skip Holy Sat. 22), 29;
Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26.*
* Apr. 26 includes a commitment ceremony with a tree or seedling planting.
Cost: $5 per session. Scholarships available on a need basis.
Pre-registration required.
Sessions will cover
• Catholic Theology on the Environment
• The Science of Climate Change
• Climate change and the poor
• “Border-crossing” experience”
• Where do we go from here?
The registration for this module is now closed. It may be offered again based on expressed interest.
Spirituality and the Arts
Wine and Cheese Series
Create, Cultivate, Grow!
This Lent and Easter, new growth and new life are hidden in the darkness, waiting to shine! Come explore how you can make creativity a part of your spirituality.
2nd & 4th Thursdays, beginning Feb. 28
5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
$5 offering per session.
Apr. 10: Patchwork and Piecing: Connecting the Spiritual Dimensions of our Lives
Apr. 24: Calligraphy, a Path to Prayer
May. 8: Try your hand: Doodling and Drawing
Please contact Dr. Jackie Stewart at 617-542-6440, ext. 143 for more details and to register for any or all sessions.
St. Anthony Shrine reserves the right to refuse service.
"The Spirituality of Imperfection" Discussion Group
A working lunch of sandwiches and spirituality.
Sundays after the 10:00 AM Mass
Winter dates TBA
Leader: Fr. David Convertino, OFM
"This illuminating book brings the wisdom of stories from many traditions and faiths to
modern day insights of Alcoholics Anonymous. The Spirituality of Imperfection speaks to anyone who yearns to finding meaning and joy within suffering."
All previous and new participants are invited to join us for a discussion on this inspiring book.
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Free Will Offering.
Book available at Amazon.com.
“Love”
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29;
May 6, 13, 20
12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Presenter: William C. Sawyer II, M.A.
Cost: $10. per session.
“Love one another as I have loved you.” In this simple sentence, Jesus summarizes the entire law and all of the prophets. But we humans find it difficult to obey this commandment. Yet our true happiness depends entirely upon our ability to love.
Participants will learn how to love more and more.
Contact Dr. Jackie Stewart at 617-542-6440, ext 143 to register.
Worship Ministry's SPRING WORKSHOPS
Train to join St. Anthony Shrine as a Lector or Eucharistic Minister.
Lector Workshop
Saturday, May 3
10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
(follow-on 2 hour practicum session TBA)
Eucharistic Minister Workshop
Saturday, May 10
10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Commissioning will take place on
Saturday, May 17 at the 4:00 p.m. Mass.
See the brochure in the lobby of the Shrine for more details.
Contact Joan Tierney at 617-542-6440, ext. 129 to register for the workshops.
Eucharistic Minister Workshop
Saturday, May 10
10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Commissioning will take place on Saturday, May 17 at the 4:00 p.m. Mass.
See the brochure in the lobby of the Shrine for more details.
Contact Joan Tierney at 617-542-6440,
ext. 129 to register for the workshops.
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To Register, or for more information on any of these courses, contact
Dr. Jackie Stewart
Director
(617) 542-6440, Ext. 143
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