Contact Address: 51 Seaport Blvd. Boston, MA 02210 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 52198 Boston, MA 02205 Phone: 339-201-1184 Email: [email protected]www.seaportshrine.org @SeaportShrine Cardinal Seán O'Malley OFM, Cap Priests serving at the Shrine Very Rev. Bryan K. Parrish V. E., Rector Rev. Paolo Cumin FSCB, Chaplain Rev. Stefano Colombo FSCB, Chaplain Rev. Peter DeFazio Deacons serving at the Shrine Deacon Paul Kline Shrine Evangelization Associates Andrew Skonieczny, Senior Associate Kathy Stebbins Susan Abbott Music Director Kathleen Crozier Wedding Coordinator Lisa Soegaard Hours of Operation Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 6 :00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Daily Mass Monday — Friday: 7:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Sunday Mass: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 7:00 p.m. A Ministry of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston Shrine of Our Lady of Good Voyage
A Ministry of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston
Shrine of
Our Lady of Good Voyage
Our Lady of Good Voyage January 5, 2019
$9 All Day Parking on Sundays with a voucher
One Seaport Garage, 75 Sleeper St. (Sticker)
Atlantic Wharf Garage, 280 Congress St. (Blue ticket)
Vouchers are available on table in the vestibule
Please make sure you take the correct voucher
Low-Gluten Hosts Available
We have low-gluten hosts, as authorized by the U.S. Bishops Conference, available for those persons who suffer from gluten intolerance or wheat allergies.
Sundays after the 9:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Mass. Please call or email the Shrine for more information.
Weddings/Marriage: Please email Lisa,
([email protected]) the Shrine Wedding Coordinator, for more information.
Adult Baptism and Confirmation (RCIA)
For anyone interested in becoming Catholic and Catholics who have not been Confirmed, please email Fr. Paolo Cumin ([email protected]) for more information.
Sacrament of the Sick and Communion Calls
Please call or email the Shrine to set up an appointment.
Adoration: Weekdays
After 12:10 Mass — 1:30 p.m.
An AED device is available and can be found on the left hand side of the Church on the wall near the emergency exit.
Offertory Giving
Giving on a regular basis to our
Sunday collection or
electronically through our Online
Giving or Venmo option enables
the Shrine to better manage
current expenses and more
importantly, be able to prepare a
realistic budget for the next year.
Daily Mass Readings
www.usccb.org/bible/readings
Holy Hour for Life
Sunday, January 26 | 6:00PM
A Holy Hour for Life, Forgiveness and Healing will be
held on January 26 at 6:00PM as part of the
Archdiocesan observance of the National Day of Prayer
and Penance marking the anniversary of the U.S.
Supreme Court’s decision legalizing abortion on
demand. Led by Deacon Paul, we will pray together for
respect for the dignity of human life from conception to
natural death; for those who have been wounded by
abortion; for those facing death; and for increased
holiness in the Church. The Holy Hour for Life,
Forgiveness and Healing is organized by Boston
Deacons for Life in collaboration with the Office of
Diaconal Life and Ministry & the Pro Life Office of the
Archdiocese of Boston. Please join us, all are welcome.
Young Adult Group Meeting
Monday, January 27 | 6:30PM
We are a group of young adults passionate
about our faith who wish to continue to deepen our faith through prayer, service, and
fellowship.
We will be meeting to discuss Chapters 7 & 8 of the book Rediscover the Saints
by Matthew Kelly followed by a social
after the meeting.
Our Lady of Good Voyage January 5, 2019
AA 12 Step Meeting: Meets in the Nave of the Church
on Tuesdays, 5:30 — 6:30
Wednesday Devotion
5:30pm The Holy Rosary
Mass Intentions The practice of requesting a Mass to be offered for loved ones,
living or deceased, is a beautiful and wonderful part of our Catholic tradition, dating back to the early Church. Please call
or email the Shrine to book a Mass Intention. Mass Intentions may also be requested online.
Sunday, January 5 11:30……………………………..………..…. David H. Locke Monday, January 6 12:10…………………………………….… Vincenzo Versace
Upcoming Monica’s Kitchen Events
331 Old Colony Avenue, South Boston, MA, 02127
Peace Breakfast 9-11 a.m. Saturday 1/4
Pasta and Peace Dinner 5-7 pm Fri. 1/10
Peace Breakfast 9-11 am Sat. 2/1
Chili, Hot Dogs & Peace 5-7 pm Fri. 2/14
Peace Breakfast 9-11 am Sat. 3/7
Pasta & Peace Dinner 5-7 pm Fri. 3/20
2020 Holy Days of Obligation
Thursday, May 21: Ascension Thursday IS a holy day of obligation.
Saturday, August 15: Solemnity of the Assumption IS NOT a holy day of obligation.
Sunday, November 1: the solemnity of all Saints IS a holy day of obligation. Tuesday, December 8: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception IS a holy day of obligation. Friday, December 25: Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord [Christmas] IS ALWAYS a holy day of obligation.
Message from Fr. Bryan
“The Light shines on in darkness, a darkness
that did not overcome it.” (John 1:5). We heard
these magnificent words from Saint John’s
Prologue proclaimed on Christmas morning
and they remain true for all eternity.
As I write this column, the media is full of end
of the year and even end of the decade lists.
Imagine that in 2010 we could go out to dinner
without feeling the need to take pictures of our
food and post them on our Twitter feed!
Unfortunately, most of these media lists are
replete with dark moments, in the year 2019 in
particular. In truth, there were many examples to
choose from, in our world, in our country and
within the church itself. The darkness can
discourage us and even, in our weaker
moments, seem to gain the upper hand.
The fact that the Light shines on is not a pious
thought but a truth rooted in the Incarnation
itself: “a weary world rejoices.” After finding
the Messiah at Bethlehem by the light of a star,
the Magi did not remain gazing at the Christ
Child forever. We can be sure that they did not
return to star-gazing. Their lives were changed
forever by their encounter with Jesus, the Light
of the World. So it must be for you and me! As
present day disciples of Jesus, we are called to
carry the Light of Jesus Christ in our hearts and
share it in our corner of the world: through word
and concrete action. Saint Teresa of Calcutta
would famously say, “do small things with much
love.” So this 2020, live with a little more kind-
ness and courtesy, speak with gentleness and
charity, reach out with compassion and thought-
fulness, conduct yourself with integrity and hon-
or. Be grateful. The Light does indeed shine on,
in fact is all around us: “You are the light of the
