The Franciscan Adult School

The 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.


Franciscan Adult School

NEW! Franciscan Adult School Fall 2010 Course Catalog

Summer 2010 (July-August)
and preview of upcoming 2010-2011 courses -- see Catalog for full course listings and fees
Contact: Dr. Jackie Stewart, 617-542-6440, ext. 143 or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com

Castle Island Book Club
Summer Reading and Discussion
outdoors with picnic lunch featuring Works by
authors Mark Braverman & Elias Chacour

Saturdays, July 24 and August 14, 2010
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Castle Island, South Boston
(in case of rain, 4th floor Clare Room at
St. Anthony Shrine, 100 Arch St., Boston, MA 02110
Downtown Crossing T-stop)
Facilitated by Just Matters Group

We will discuss these books outside, in touch with the land, as follows:
July 24: “Fatal Embrace: Christians, Jews, and the Search for
Peace in the Holy Land” by Mark Braverman
August 14: “Faith Beyond Despair: Building Hope in the Holy
Land” by Elias Chacour in dialogue with “Fatal Embrace....”

The books may be purchased at Amazon.com. NOTE: Faith Beyond Despair is currently out of stock at Amazon; backorders and alternative dealers may be found at Amazon. Books must be read before joining the discussion group. Please bring your book(s), a brown bag lunch, and a beach blanket/beach chair. Food may be purchased at Sullivan's take-out only restaurant located at the base of the castle.
Preregistration requested. We will meet at Castle Island near Sullivan’s by 11 a.m. at the latest and find a suitable picnic area.
To register, please contact Dr. Jackie Stewart at 617-542-6440, ext.
143 or email SAS.Evang@gmail.com.


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Beginning Fall 2010

Franciscan Adult School - Fall 2010 (September - December)
Contact: Dr. Jackie Stewart, 617-542-6440, ext. 143
SAS.Evang@gmail.com
Full catalog with description & fees will be published in Bulletin of August 15-21, 2010
Also available here: Franciscan Adult School Fall 2010 Course Catalog


PREVIEW
Bible for Dummies - A Beginner’s Tour through the Good Book - Fall & Spring
Thurs. Sept. 16, 23; Thurs. Oct. 14, 21; Wed. Nov. 10, Thurs. Nov. 18; Thurs. Dec. 9, 16
12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Presenters: Fr. Emeric Meier, Dr. Jackie Stewart, Fr. Gene Pistacchio, Br. John Maganzini

Vatican II - a Retrospective on the 45th Anniversary of the Close of the Council
“Vatican II for the Laity”, Saturday, Sept. 25, Noon to 3:00 p.m.
“Vatican II for Women & Men Religious”, Saturday, Oct. 9, Noon to 3:00 p.m.
“Vatican II - A New Pentecost”, Thursdays, Oct. 14, 21 & 28, 2010, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Presenters: Fr. Charles Finnegan & Friars TBA

Friary Chapel Tours - Franciscan Art
Sunday, Sept. 26, 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Noon to 12:45 p.m., 1:00 to 1:45 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 27, Tuesday, Sept. 28, Wednesday, Sept. 29 & Thursday, Sept. 30, 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
Presenter: Gordon Daugherty, artist

Advent Twilight Retreat
Thursday, Dec. 9, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Facilitators: Br. John Maganzini, Fr. Gene Pistacchio, Fr, Hugh Macsherry, Dr. Jackie Stewart

Come, Pray Awhile...
The Beatitudes, A monthly journey in prayer

Wednesdays, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 8 (2010); Jan 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 16, Apr. 13, May 11 & June 8 (2011)
Presenter: Br. John Maganzini

Towards an Understanding of Israel/Palestine
Remembering the Shoah, Remembering the Nakba
Jewish & Palestinian Perspectives

“Night” - Bagels & Books, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.
“Kristallnacht” - an autobiographical presentation by a Holocaust Survivor, Dr. Ilse Leeser, Thursday, Nov. 4, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.
“Blood Brothers” - Bagali (Palestinian Bagels) & Books, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.

Holy Land Journal - The Fifth Gospel
Sunday, October 31, 2010, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Dr. jackie Stewart

Inconvenient Films (Saturday Matinees)
“Syriana”—Movie & Munchies Saturday, Oct. 23, 1:00 to 3:45 p.m.
“Paradise Now”—Movie & Munchies Saturday, Nov. 6, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
“Encounter Point”—Interfaith Movie & Muncjies Saturday, Nov. 20, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.o
“Captain Abu Raed”—Kid-friendly Movie & Munchies Saturday, Dec. 4, 1:30 to 3:45 p.m.
Facilitators: Just Matters Group & Friends

Financial Peace University - Fall & Spring
a biblically-based, video-driven small group study that teaches singles & families to
beat debt, build wealth and give like never before!

Coordinator: Andria Baleztena
Preview 1 - Sat. Aug. 14th at 4:45 to 5:15 p.m.
Preview 2 - Sun. Aug. 15th at 10:45 to 11:15 am
Preview 3 - Sun. Aug. 15th at 11:45 am to 12:15 p.m.
Preview 4 - Wed. Aug. 18th at 5:45 to 6:15 p.m.
Preview 5 - Sat. Aug. 28th at 4:45 to 5:15 p.m.
Preview 6 - Sun. Aug. 29th at 10:45 to 11:15 am
Preview 7 - Sun. Aug. 29th at 11:45 am to 12:15 p.m.
13 2-hr sessions, Mondays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Fall 2010: Sept. 20, Oct. 4, 18; Nov. 1, 15, 29; Dec. 13
Spring 2011: Feb. 7, 28; Mar. 14, 28; April 11, 25

Vices & Virtues
Tuesdays, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Sept. 28; Oct. 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23
Presenter: William Sawyer, II

New Worship Ministers Workshops
for Ministers serving at St. Anthony Shrine
New Lectors Workshop Saturday, Sept. 11, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. plus 2 hr practicum
Facilitators: TBA
New Eucharistic Ministers Workshop Saturday, Sept. 18, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: TBA

Immigration
(co-sponsored with the Paulist Center)
Crossing Borders: Migration, Theology, and the Human Journey—Just Matters Study Module
8 2-hr sessions, Tuesdays, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Paulist Center, 7 Park St., 2nd floor seminar room
2010: Oct. 5, 26; Nov. 9, 23; Dec. 7
2011: Jan. 4, 18; Feb. 1
Facilitators: Just Matters Group at St. Anthony Shrine and the Social Justice Group at Paulist Center


Preview revised August 11, 2010

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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