Years! - St. Francis Chapel

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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI: TITULAR FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS CHAPEL - OCTOBER 4, 2009
800 Boylston Street, Suite 1001, Boston, MA 02199 617-437-7117 www.stfrancischapel.org
Years!
St. Francis Chapel at the Prudential Center - Boston
Celebrating 40 Years of Service
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St. Francis Chapel
Prudential Center, Boston
Weekend Masses
Saturday
4:00 PM, 5:30 PM,
7:00 PM en español
Sunday
8:00 AM, 9:15 AM, 10:30 AM,
11:45 AM , 1:15 PM en español
4:00 PM, 5:30 PM
Weekday Masses
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM, 12:05 PM,
12:35 PM, 4:45 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM, 12 Noon
Devotions
Tuesday after Mass: Memorare
Thursday after Mass: St. Jude
Mon-Fri after 4:45 p.m. Mass:
Rosary
Confessions
Monday - Friday
8:30 - 11:50 AM*, 1:10 - 4:15 PM
*Wed 11:15 - 11:50
Saturday
9:45 - 11:45 AM, 12:45-3:30 PM
Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament
Monday - Friday
8:30-11:45 AM, 1:00-4:30 PM
Saturday 9:30—11:30 AM
12:30—3:30 PM
Sunday 2:30-3:30 PM
CHAPEL STAFF
Fr. John Wykes, OMV ([email protected]),
Fr. Dennis Brown, OMV ([email protected]), Fr. Robert Lowrey, OMV,
Fr. Craig MacMahon, OMV, Fr. Greg Staab, OMV, Fr. Dave Yankauskas, OMV
Sacristan: Mary Inoue Webmaster: Terry Wong Translators: Mercedes Villalba, Daniel Capezzuto
Music Ministry: Kim Araiza, Rebecca Martin, Taylor Stilson, Matt Stansfield, Ryan Lynch,
Joanna Vasquez, Glenda Landavazo, Robert Conley
Cleaning of Chapel Environment: Nubia Viasus
Bible Study Groups
“Let the Word of Christ dwell in you
with all its richness.” (Col. 3:16)
Italian: Tues. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
English: Wednesdays 6 -7 p.m.
Spanish: Thur. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Oblates of the Virgin Mary
The “old” Saint Francis Chapel, as photographed in 1992.
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St. Francis Chapel
Prudential Center, Boston
The History of Saint Francis Chapel
By Fr. John L. Wykes, OMV
with much thanks to all those who contributed to this work:
Mr. Rich McKinney and the Archives of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary
Mr. Robert Johnson, Archivist of the Archdiocese of Boston
Rev. Vincent Grogan, Archivist of Holy Name Province of the Franciscans
in Butler, NY
Mr. John Fleming
The beginnings of St. Francis Chapel can be traced back to
1947, when the Franciscan Friars first came to Boston to build
a Shrine dedicated to Saint Anthony. The result was the first
Saint Anthony’s Shrine. Due to increasing needs, a bigger
shrine was built in 1953; this is Saint Anthony’s Shrine on
Arch Street as we know it today.
Construction on the Prudential Tower began in 1960. When
finished in 1964, the 52-floor skyscraper was the tallest
building in the world of any city outside of New York. The
surrounding area saw the construction of a shopping mall. The
resulting Prudential Center was
dubbed “the Pru” by locals.
Richard Cardinal Cushing was a
very active Boston archbishop
and saw a wonderful ministerial
opportunity at the new Prudential
Center. An Archdiocesan memo
dating from 1966 discussed the
initial proposal for opening an
ecumenical center at the site.
Later, the idea was for a new
chapel which could serve as a
“satellite” chapel of Saint
Richard Cardinal Cushing
Anthony’s Shrine on Arch Street.
Saint Francis Chapel was
dedicated by Cardinal Cushing on November 11, 1969.
Though initially thought mostly to be an extension of Saint
Anthony’s, Saint Francis Chapel grew in its ministerial
importance. It became clear that the new Chapel was no longer
merely a “satellite,” but a major site of ministry in its own
right. Fr. David Fleming, OFM, became the first director of St.
Francis Chapel in 1973. Richard Cardinal Cushing retired and
was succeeded by Humberto Sousa Medeiros, who became the
Archbishop of Boston on September 8, 1970.
Several years later, the Oblates of the Virgin Mary came to the
United States and, at the invitation of Cardinal Medeiros, took
possession of St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine at 1105 Boylston.
When the Franciscans found themselves no longer able to staff
St. Francis Chapel, the Oblates were invited by Cardinal
Medeiros to take on this ministry. This request was made in
the Spring of 1983.
The Oblates took a couple months to reflect on this proposal.
Finally, the Rector Major (Father General) of the Oblates, Rev.
Otello Ponzanelli, OMV, said yes. The Oblates of the Virgin
Mary officially assumed direction of Saint Francis Chapel on
June 1, 1983. Cardinal Medeiros celebrated the 12:05 p.m.
Mass there on August 15 of that year.
Saint Francis Chapel used to have Eucharistic Adoration only
in the afternoon hours. Later, the practice moved to all-day
Adoration, then back to the afternoon hours only. Gradually,
the practice of all-day Eucharistic Adoration was restored, first
during Lent, then during Advent. Currently, Saint Francis
Chapel has Eucharistic Adoration during the morning and
afternoon hours six days a week, and one hour in the afternoon
on Sundays.
Even in 1986, just three years after the Oblates assumed
direction of the Chapel, there was some discussion as to the
future of Saint Francis Chapel, especially when considering a
proposed renovation of the entire area. Bishop Lawrence
Riley, assistant to the Cardinal, invited all priests and pastors in
the area to meet with him. The purpose of the meeting was to
discuss how best to continue to serve the local community. It
was decided that St. Francis Chapel was important and ought to
continue its ministerial presence. Thus, it was also clear that a
new Saint Francis Chapel would be built. The old Chapel,
which was located near the current location of Barnes & Noble,
was torn down. A new Chapel would be built at a new location
immediately adjacent (on the east side) to the Hynes
Convention Center and to the West of the Prudential Tower.
Chapel Director Fr. John Ferrera, OMV, and his successor, Fr.
John Paul Klein, OMV, weathered the difficulties of a new site
location and architectural negotiations. Workers at the new
Saint Francis Chapel were so frustrated by the numerous
construction difficulties that they refused to return to work until
Fr. John Paul blessed the site and asked for the help and
intercession of Saint Joseph.
After more than a few headaches and delays, the new
Prudential Center complex of shops (now in the form of
multiple “courts”) was ready to open, and this included the new
Saint Francis Chapel, which was dedicated by Bernard
Cardinal Law on April 28, 1993.
The new Chapel was certainly an improvement over the
original. There were now upholstered pews and chairs, with
expanded seating for a total of 225 people. A larger office area
and larger bookstore, along with beautiful new statues and
more room for votive candles, completed the picture.
Over the years, under Chapel Directors Fr. John Paul Klein,
OMV, Fr. Jim Nibler, OMV, and Fr. Tom Carzon, OMV, the
ministry at the Chapel increased. Days of Directed Prayer
Experiences, Retreats, Spiritual Direction, and Bible Studies
were offered. The larger bookstore offered a greater range of
books and religious objects.
Historic events had their impact. In the weeks after 9/11, many
people visited the Chapel for prayer, confession, and
consolation. In 2005, the death of Pope John Paul II was
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Oblates of the Virgin Mary
La Historia de la Capilla de San Francisco
Por el P. John L. Wykes, OMV
con mucho agradecimiento a todos aquellos que contribuyeron a este
trabajo:
Rich McKinney y los Archivos de los Oblatos de la Virgen María
El Sr. Robert Johnson, Archivero de la Arquidiócesis de Boston
Rev. Vincent Grogan, Archivero de la Provincia del Santísimo
Nombre de los franciscanos en Butler, NY
Sr. John Fleming
Los inicios de la Capilla de San Francisco se remontan a 1947,
cuando los Frailes Franciscanos vinieron por primera vez a
Boston para construir un Santuario dedicado a San Antonio. El
resultado fue el primer Santuario de San Antonio. Debido a las
crecientes necesidades, un santuario más grande fue construido
en 1953; este es el santuario San Antonio en la calle Arch tal
como la conocemos hoy en día.
La construcción de la Torre Prudential comenzó en 1960.
Cuando concluyó en 1964, el rascacielos de 52 pisos era el
edificio más alto del mundo fuera de Nueva York. La zona
circuncidante vio la construcción de un centro comercial. El
resultado fue el Centro Prudential, apodado "el Pru" por los
lugareños.
El Cardenal Richard Cushing fue un arzobispo de Boston muy
activo y vio una oportunidad ministerial maravillosa en el
nuevo Centro Prudential. Un memo de la Arquidiócesis que
data de 1966 debatió la propuesta inicial para la apertura de un
centro ecuménico en el sitio. Más tarde, la idea fue para una
nueva capilla que podría servir como un "satélite" del santuario
de San Antonio en la calle Arch. La Capilla San Francisco fue
inaugurada por el
Cardenal Cushing el
11 de noviembre de
1969.
Aunque
inicialmente se
pensó como una
extensión de San
Antonio, la Capilla
San Francisco creció
en importancia
ministerial. Quedó
claro que la nueva
Capilla ya no era
simplemente un
"satélite", sino un
sitio importante de
Padre David J. Fleming, OFM
ministerio en su
derecho propio. El P. David Fleming, OFM, se convirtió en el
primer director de la Capilla San Francisco en 1973. El
Cardenal Richard Cushing se retiró y fue reemplazado por
Humberto Sousa Medeiros, quien se convirtió en el arzobispo
de Boston el 8 de septiembre de 1970.
Varios años después, los Oblatos de la Virgen María vinieron a
los Estados Unidos y, por invitación del Cardenal Medeiros,
tomaron posesión del Santuario Eucarístico San Clemente, en
Boylston al 1105. Cuando los Franciscanos ya no se
encontraban en condiciones de atender la Capilla San
Francisco, los Oblatos fueron invitados por el Cardenal
Medeiros a asumir este ministerio. Esta solicitud se hizo en la
primavera de 1983.
Los Oblatos se tomaron un par de meses para reflexionar sobre
esta propuesta. Finalmente, el Rector Mayor (Padre General)
de los Oblatos, Rev. Otello Ponzanelli, OMV, dijo que sí. Los
Oblatos de la Virgen María asumieron oficialmente la
dirección de la Capilla San Francisco el 1ro de junio de 1983.
El Cardenal Medeiros celebró allí la Misa de las 12:05p.m., el
15 de agosto de ese año.
La Capilla de San Francisco solía tener adoración eucarística
sólo en horas de la tarde. Más tarde, la práctica se trasladó a
una Adoración de todo el día, luego de regreso por la tarde
únicamente. Poco a poco, la práctica de la adoración eucarística
de todo el día fue volviendo, primero durante la Cuaresma, a
continuación, durante el Adviento. En la actualidad, la Capilla
San Francisco tiene Adoración Eucarística durante la mañana y
la tarde seis días a la semana, y una hora los domingos por la
tarde.
Incluso en 1986, tres años después que de los Oblatos
asumieron la dirección de la Capilla, hubo una discusión sobre
el futuro de la Capilla San Francisco, especialmente en
Librería de la Capilla: 1992
consideración a una propuesta de renovación de toda la zona.
Mons. Lawrence Riley, asistente del cardenal, invitó a todos
los sacerdotes y pastores en la zona para reunirse con él. El
propósito de la reunión era discutir la mejor manera de
continuar sirviendo a la comunidad local. Se decidió que la
Capilla San Francisco era importante y debía continuar su
presencia ministerial. Por lo tanto, también era evidente que
una nueva capilla San Francisco sería construida. La antigua
capilla, que estaba cerca de la ubicación actual de Barnes &
Noble, fue derribada. Una nueva capilla se construiría justo al
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St. Francis Chapel
Prudential Center, Boston
areas were cleaned and reorganized, old song books were
repaired, woodwork was improved, and worn locks replaced.
In 2008, various new initiatives were introduced, including the
Fall Speaker Series and the Ignatian Spirituality Program.
Construction on the new Prudential Center, 1992
announced in the middle of the Divine Mercy Novena, and
numerous people, often overcome with grief, flooded into the
Chapel to pray for the deceased pontiff. Also in 2005, Fr.
Dennis Brown, OMV announced the name of the new pope
during the Eucharistic Prayer at Mass. He was just three words
before the name of the pope is usually read during the prayer
when fellow priests rushed in with a paper bearing the name of
Benedict XVI.
During his years at the Chapel, Fr. Vincenzo Antolini, OMV
delighted Chapel-goers with his linguistic abilities. He offered
Masses on weekday evenings in various languages: Italian,
French, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Above: The new Saint Francis Chapel as it appeared during the Offertory
procession at the Dedication Mass on April 28, 1993. Receiving the gifts at
the altar (standing near the gold vessels) is Fr. John Paul Klein, OMV
Below: By 2008, the “new” Saint Francis Chapel was showing its age. The
pews and carpeting were replaced. Here, the crushed and dingy upholstery of
the 1993 pew (left) is compared with that of the new 2008 pew (right).
Fr. Tom Carzon, OMV left St. Francis Chapel in the summer of
2005 and Fr. John Wykes, OMV, became the new director.
As the years passed, it became clear that improvements were
needed to the space. Though many people still considered this
to be the “new” Chapel, the previous twelve years had been
very busy. The Chapel had been open 12 hours a day, seven
days a week, 52 weeks a year, with thousands of people
flooding in and out from all over the world. The years had
finally taken their toll. The walls were dingy and in need of repainting. Many kneelers were torn, broken, or missing
altogether. The pews were stained and worn, with the
cushioning now crushed down to nothing but powder. The
carpeting had taken a severe beating, and was very worn and
even torn in several places.
Plans were made to renovate the Chapel. The space would be
re-painted and the carpeting would be replaced. When it was
realized the re-upholstering of the old pews was almost as
expensive as getting entirely new pews, it was decided that new
pews and chairs would be purchased.
Renovations, paid mostly by a few generous donors, began in
the Summer of 2007 with the re-painting of the Chapel, office
area, bookstore and confessionals. In the summer of 2008, the
old pews and carpeting were removed and new carpeting, new
pews, and new chairs were installed. In addition, the storage
In the fall of 2009, Saint Francis Chapel celebrated its fortieth
birthday.
Oblates of the Virgin Mary
lado (en el lado este) del Centro de Convenciones Hynes y al
oeste de la Torre Prudential.
El Director de la Capilla P. John Ferrera, OMV, y su sucesor,
el P. John Paul Klein, OMV, se hicieron cargo las dificultades
de un nuevo sitio y las negociaciones de la arquitectura. Los
trabajadores de la nueva capilla de San Francisco estaban tan
frustrados por las numerosas dificultades de la construcción
que se negaron a volver al trabajo hasta que el P. John Paul
bendijo el lugar y pidió la ayuda e intercesión de San José.
Luego de más de un dolor de cabeza y algunos retrasos, el
nuevo complejo de tiendas del Centro Prudential (actualmente
en forma de varios "courts") estaba listo para abrir, y esto
incluía la nueva capilla San Francisco, que fue inaugurada por
el Cardenal Bernard Law, el 28 de abril de1993.
La nueva capilla fue sin duda una mejora con respecto a la
original. Ahora había bancos tapizados y sillas, con capacidad
ampliada para un total de 225 personas. Una zona de oficinas y
una librería más grande, junto con hermosas estatuas nuevas y
más espacio para las velas votivas, completaban el cuadro.
Con los años, bajo la Administración de P. John Paul Klein,
OMV, el P. Jim Nibler, OMV, y el P. Tom Carzon, OMV, el
ministerio de la capilla se incrementó. Días de Experiencias de
Oración Dirigida, Retiros, Dirección Espiritual, y Estudios
Bíblicos fueron ofrecidos. La librería disponía de una mayor
gama de libros y objetos religiosos.
Los hechos históricos tuvieron su impacto. En las semanas
después del 9/11, mucha gente visitó la capilla para la oración,
la confesión y el consuelo. En el 2005, la muerte del Papa Juan
Pablo II se anunció en medio de la Novena de la Divina
Misericordia, y numerosas personas, a menudo abatidas por el
dolor, inundaron la capilla para rezar por el difunto pontífice.
También en el 2005, el P. Dennis Brown, OMV anunció el
nombre del nuevo Papa durante la plegaria eucarística en la
misa. Estaba a tres palabras antes de que el nombre del Papa
fuese leído durante la oración, cuando sus compañeros
sacerdotes se apresuraron a alcanzarle una nota que llevaba el
nombre de Benedicto XVI.
Durante sus años en la capilla, el Padre Vincenzo Antolini,
OMV encantó a los asistentes de la Capilla con sus habilidades
lingüísticas. Ofreció misas durante las noches de la semana en
varios idiomas: italiano, francés, español y portugués.
El Padre Tom Carzon, OMV dejó Capilla San Francisco en el
verano del 2005 y el P. John Wykes, OMV, se convirtió en el
nuevo director.
Al pasar los años, se hizo evidente que era necesario mejorar el
espacio. Aunque muchas personas todavía consideran que ésta
es la "nueva" Capilla, los últimos doce años han sido muy
intensos. La capilla estaba abierta las 12 horas al día, siete días
a la semana, 52 semanas al año, con miles de personas entrando
y saliendo, procedentes de todo el mundo. Los años al fin
habían dejado su huella. Las paredes estaban sucias y
necesitaban pintura. Muchos reclinatorios estaban rasgados,
rotos o habían desaparecido. Los bancos estaban manchados y
gastados, y sus cojines no era sino polvo. La moqueta ya estaba
muy gastada y hasta rota en varios lugares.
Se hicieron planes para renovar la Capilla. El espacio se
volvería a pintar y las moquetas serían reemplazadas. Cuando
se dio cuento que el retapizado de los bancos fue casi tan caro
como comprarlos nuevos, se decidió que nuevos bancos y sillas
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serían adquiridos.
Las renovaciones,
pagadas en su
mayoría por unos
pocos donantes
generosos,
comenzaron en el
verano de 2007 con la
nueva pintura de la
capilla, área de
oficinas, librería y
confesionarios. En el
Padre John Paul Klein, OMV: 1993
verano de 2008, los
bancos antiguos y alfombras fueron retiradas y nuevas
alfombras, nuevos bancos, y sillas fueron instalados. Además,
las zonas de almacenamiento se limpiaron y reorganizaron, los
libros de canciones viejas fueron reparados, la carpentería se ha
mejorado, y las cerraduras se han sustituido.
En el 2008, varias nuevas iniciativas se introdujeron,
incluyendo la serie de charlas de otoño y el programa de la
espiritualidad ignaciana.
En el otoño de 2009, La Capilla San Francisco celebró su
cuadragésimo cumpleaños.
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St. Francis Chapel
St. Francis
Prudential Center, Boston
Chapel—Prudential Center
Hynes Court in the Prudential Center Shopping Mall, 800 Boylston Street, Boston.
Seán Cardinal O’Malley
Cardinal Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Boston
Saturday, October 31,
2009
Saint Francis Chapel
Prudential Center
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Saint Francis Chapel is always
delighted when the Cardinal drops
by for a visit. Please join us as
Cardinal O’Malley speaks to us on
the vigil of All Saints’ Day.
A Capuchin ordained to the priesthood in 1970, Cardinal O’Malley received his masters and
doctorate from the Catholic University of America. He was ordained a bishop in 1984 for the
Virgin Islands and was appointed the sixth bishop of Fall River in 1992. Cardinal O’Malley had
served as bishop of Palm Beach for only a few months when he was named archbishop of Boston
in 2003. He was created a cardinal in March of 2006.
Oblates of the Virgin Mary
St. Francis
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Chapel—Prudential Center
Hynes Court in the Prudential Center Shopping Mall, 800 Boylston Street, Boston.
“Does God Exist?”
Peter Kreeft
Saturday, November 7,
2009
Saint Francis Chapel
Prudential Center
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
(Presentation)
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
(Q & A)
Does God Exist? Many have asked
this question over the centuries.
Dr. Kreeft answers in the
affirmative, presenting and
explaining various proofs for God’s
existence.
Dr. Peter Kreeft has taught philosophy for many years and has had many of our Oblate of the
Virgin Mary seminarians as his students. He is a professor of philosophy at Boston College and
at King’s College (Empire State Building) in New York City . He is a regular contributor to
several Christian publications, is in wide demand as a speaker at conferences, and is the author
of over 55 books. Visit Dr. Kreeft’s website at www.peterkreeft.com.
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St. Francis Chapel
Lanteri’s
Corner
Spiritual thoughts
from
Ven. Bruno Lanteri,
Founder of the
Oblates
of the Virgin Mary.
On Prayer: The Necessity of Prayer
Therefore, no one, neither the just, nor much less the
sinner, has any right to hope for anything from God
outside of prayer. The same with confidence in God that is
not founded, sustained and authorized, so to speak, by
prayer. It is a presumptuous confidence, censured also by
God; the reason being that God (says St. Thomas) owes us
nothing in justice, and is incapable of owing us anything,
other than by his mercy. And at the most he owes it to us
for our faithfulness, and yet he is not obligated by these
proofs of fidelity and mercy that have the condition of
prayer and are dependent on prayer. He can, therefore, not
only without being unjust, but without ceasing to be
faithful and merciful, not accord us graces when we do not
ask him for them. - by Fr. Pio Bruno Lanteri.
40
Years!
This year, St. Francis Chapel celebrates its 40th birthday!
The original St. Francis Chapel was dedicated on Nov.
11, 1969. Because the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi
falls on a Sunday, we have decided today, Sunday,
October 4, our Titular Feast of St. Francis, is our official
celebration of our 40th birthday. Each Mass this
weekend is a special celebration of the Chapel and of St.
Francis. We thank you for joining us to celebrate our
40th birthday!
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St. Francis Chapel Bookstore
Item of the Week...
Last week we told you about the
book you see on the right. But
did you know that “Catholic for a
Reason III: Scripture and the
Mystery of the Mass” is only the
third in a whole series of books on
Catholicism? And all these books
are available at Saint Francis
Chapel Bookstore. Check out the
“Catholic for a Reason” series and
so many other books, cds, and
dvds now available in our store!
Have you checked out our website?
Visit us at:
www.stfrancischapel.org
Do you like to sing?
Do you play an instrument?
Looking for singers and instrumentalists
who would like to share their talent on a
volunteer basis to help accompany our regular
musicians at the Sunday Masses.
It’s a great way to participate in Chapel
activities and to make new friends!
Contact: Kim Araiza
Telephone: (781) 640-1199
[email protected]
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Oblates of the Virgin Mary
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
MASS INTENTIONS THAT DO NOT APPEAR HERE WERE SCHEDULED AFTER THIS BULLETIN WAS FINALIZED.
Sunday, October 4: SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI
8:00 AM
+Blanche Razwad
9:15 AM
+Tony and Cecilia Byrne
10:30 AM
+Carmela Luongo
11:45 AM
Andrew Page
1:15 PM
+Claudio Boada
4:00 PM
Augustus and Samuel Liem
5:30 PM
Gina Ugali
12:35 PM
4:45 PM
Monday, October 5
8:00 AM
+souls in Purgatory
12:05 PM
+Napoleon Mathurin
12:35 PM
Cathy Caloia
4:45 PM
+Rev. Justin Bailey, O.F.M.
Friday, October 9
8:00 AM
Father Larry Darnell, OMV
12:05 PM
+Leland Cummings, Sr.
12:35 PM
+Theresa and +Eugene Socha, Sr.
4:45 PM
Aldonia Turauskiene
Tuesday, October 6
8:00 AM
in thanksgiving for Anthony Dias
12:05 PM
+Barbara Vasconcellos
12:35 PM
+Frances E. Coughlin
4:45 PM
+Guido Viarisio Obinero
Saturday, October 10
9:00 AM
Father Gregory Staab, OMV
12:00 PM
+Hernando Castillo
4:00 PM
+Kathleen and +John Molloy
5:30 PM
Eugenia Valente
7:00 PM
+Roberto Contreron
Wednesday, October 7
8:00 AM
Eve Ward
12:05 PM
Rosemary L. Cummings (b-day)
Special Intention
Andrew Page
Thursday, October 8
8:00 AM
+Inocencio y Lola Castillo
12:05 PM
Sonya and Karl Feitelberg
12:35 PM
+Julia Stevenson
4:45 PM
+Alexandra Lynch
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St. Francis Chapel
Prudential Center, Boston
Oblates of the Virgin Mary—USA
Fr. Bruno
Lanteri
(1759-1830)
The Founder of the
Oblates of the Virgin Mary.
Declared “Venerable” the first step to
Sainthood.
The Oblates of the Virgin Mary is an international religious
community of priests and brothers serving in Italy, France,
Austria, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Nigeria, the United States
and the Philippines. The Oblates are involved in retreat and
parish missions, spiritual direction, parish work, the mass
media, clergy formation, and the foreign missions.
The US Province of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary is
dedicated to St. Ignatius of Loyola, and includes
communities in Massachusetts, Illinois, Colorado,
California and the Philippines.
ST. CLEMENT EUCHARISTIC SHRINE & ST FRANCIS CHAPEL, Boston. MA
ST. JOSEPH HOUSE, Milton, MA
ST. PETER CHANEL PARISH
Hawaiian Gardens, CA
ST. MARY PARISH
Alton, IL
HOLY GHOST PARISH
& LANTERI CENTER
FOR IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY
Denver, CO
The OMV motto,
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Cebu City, Philippines
“MARIAM COGITA, MARIAM
INVOCA”
“THINK OF MARY, CALL ON
MARY”
is taken from a homily by St.
Bernard
on the Blessed Virgin .