You have likely noticed that we have changed the heading design of the Shrine bulletin. It now includes the monogram IHS. This an abbreviation, using the first three letters of the Holy Name of Jesus in Greek, which is written IHΣOYΣ. In Latin the sigma Σ looks like S, hence the IHS Christogram. In the…
From the Friars: Let Us Seek Silence In today’s gospel, Jesus manifests the glory of his divinity to three of his apostles, and in dialogue with Moses and Elijah, reveals that he is the promised and expected Messiah. This passage ends with a declaration and a mandate from the Father: “This is my beloved Son:…
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon: Nelson Mariano Alfia Lorenza James Rapaglia Marion Sarcione Emiliana Luna Ryan Garabedian Julia Klisiewicz Stephen Chastian. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
May God the almighty Father, who filled the world with joy by giving us his Son, bless these newly-baptized children: Brinnet Alexandra Perez Makiel Montilla Yankiel Montilla Emilio Miguel Medeiros Hailey Colleen Fanelli May they grow to be more fully like Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For your Information: Beginning this Thursday, March 3rd, the telephone line and Internet at the Shrine will be out of service for two or three days. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding!
Mass Intentions Saturday, February 25 9:00am Novus Ordo Mass. Priest’s Intentions* 4:00pm Marie Sacchetti, Memorial; Sebastiano La Spina; Lucy & Armand Aufiero; Richard Tatarunis, 2nd Anniversary; Thomas & Helena Napolitano & Dec’d Family; David & Elaine Pickles & Dec’d Family Archie, Dorothy & Linda Napolitano & Dec’d Family; Irene Perillo; Nelson Mariano, MMM; Lori Sousa &…
From the Friars: The Lust of the Eye In the first reading today, we have the temptation of the first Adam who fell for the deception of the devil. In the Gospel, Jesus the New Adam conquers the father of lies with the power of the truth. In both cases we see the enemy, who…
Please plan on joining us for the Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent (except Good Friday) at 7:00pm in the Lower Church starting next Friday February 24th. The Shrine organizations will be leading us each evening. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there!
This Ash Wednesday, a special collection will be taken up for Catholic Charities Boston. Catholic Charities helps thousands of families across Eastern Massachusetts. For more information, visit ccab.org/donate.
Mass Intentions Saturday, February 18 9:00am Novus Ordo Mass: Priest’s Intentions* 4:00pm Bertha Young, Charles Dame and Dec’d Hodgdon Family; Arthur Joaquin; Angelina & Pauline Abate; In Thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Sunday, February 19 10:00am Maria Padykula; Dominic Napolitano, Anniv. 12:00pm Spanish Mass: Hermanos Frias Cazares Monday, February 20 12:05pm Priest’s Intentions*…
