2017 feast of st. anthony

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1 XXXNameXXX XXXAddress1XXX XXXAddress2XXX XXXCity, ST ZIPXX-XXXX! Boston, MA feast of st. anthony Join us in giving bread of compassion and hope to our sisters and brothers. YOUR essential role in St. Anthony s powerful Bread for the Poor SAS_ _Saint Anthony Shrine_2017 St. Anthony Feast Appeal OUTER ENVELOPE SIZE: #11 Closed-face, x 4.5 inches COLORS: 4C Process, CMYK

2 2017 Feast of St. Anthony YES, Father Tom, I will join the joyful tradition of St. Anthony s Bread for the Poor on June 13. You can count on me to help you continue the Shrine s 70-year tradition of outreach to all who hunger for acceptance, forgiveness and dignity. [ ] $GV1 [ ] $GV2 [ ] $GV3 [ ] Other $ Please complete payment information on the reverse side. Thank you. [ ] Please send me information on making a gift of appreciated stock. 0517FE XXXNameXXX XXXAddress1XXX XXXAddress2XXX XXXCity, ST ZIPXX-XXXX Boston, MA Boston, MA Dear Mr. Sampleperson, As Jesus asked of Simon: If you love me Feed my lambs. JOHN 21:15 Have you ever had the joy of giving someone who is hungry something to eat? It s an act, utterly beautiful in its simplicity. Yet it is one of the most powerful ways you touch the lives of the poor through the outreach ministries of. I invite you to answer Christ s call to Feed my lambs. Celebrate the Feast of St. Anthony with a gift to St. Anthony s Bread for the Poor. St. Anthony is still revered for his kindness and compassion. During the 13th century, he distributed loaves of bread to the starving poor. In this simple act, great hearts like St. Anthony and St. Francis discovered that by giving bread, they actually gave much more They became the bread of presence compassion of God s love! Bread relieves suffering and nourishes the body. Bread also symbolizes the nourishment we need from God. Like St. Anthony, our Friars on Arch Street actually become the bread our sisters and brothers so desperately need. Ask yourself: As I receive nourishing bread and the Bread of Life, how can I become that bread for others? I humbly invite you to help us feed the poor we serve through prayer, through volunteering of your time and talent, and with a gift to support our mission. Won t you help our Friars walk with those most in need on our streets? With your gift of $GV1 $GV2 $GV3 or more, you will truly make a difference. Please join us to serve the marginalized. Become the bread that our sisters and brothers need. Stand with our Friars as they offer bread for the body and for the soul. As we prepare to celebrate the Feast of St. Anthony, let us pray that he will work small miracles in each of our hearts that we might carry Christ s love into the world. With humble gratitude, I am Sincerely yours in St. Francis, Fr. Thomas E. Conway, O.F.M. Executive Director P.S. As you send your urgently needed gift of $GV1 $GV2 $GV3 or more now, please include your intentions. Our Friars will deliver them to the heart of St. Anthony! SAS_ _Saint Anthony Shrine_2017 St. Anthony Feast Appeal REPLY + LETTER FORM (Front) SIZE: 8.5 x 14 inches, slit+nest, Reply = 3.5 inches deep, Letter = 10.5 inches deep COLORS: 2C SPOT, Pantone 1605 (brown) and Black

3 [ ] I have enclosed my personal check, made payable to. [ ] I would like my gift to be automatically deducted monthly from my back account. CALL ME AT ( ) - [ ] I prefer to make my gift with my credit card. [ ] VISA [ ] MASTERCARD [ ] AMEX [ ] DISCOVER CARD # CVV# EXP. DATE / YOUR SIGNATURE [ ] I prefer to give on-line at [ ] When writing or updating your Will, please remember. Please send me more information. [ ] Make your gift to work harder! I have enclosed my employer s Matching Gift form. Stay informed. Please consider providing your address so we can communicate with you in a more timely and cost-effective manner. MY SAS_ _Saint Anthony Shrine_2017 St. Anthony Feast Appeal REPLY + LETTER FORM (back) SIZE: 8.5 x 14 inches, slit+nest, Reply = 3.5 inches deep, Letter = 10.5 inches deep COLORS: 1C SPOT, Black

4 My Prayer Intentions 2017 Feast of St. Anthony Dear Franciscan Friars, please remember my intentions: Please fill out and return this form with your gift. Thank you. SAS_ _Saint Anthony Shrine_2017 St. Anthony Feast Appeal PRAYER INTENTIONS SIZE: x inches COLORS: 2C SPOT, Pantone 1605 (brown) and Black

5 The bread you give nourishes body & soul! Each of us is joined in the Mystical Body of Christ when we partake of the Bread of Life that is Jesus Himself. Your gift is much more than a meal for a hungry sister or brother. It is a symbol of your action-oriented love, which builds a peaceful bond among all God s people and encourages them to rest in the hope of Christ. Thank you for being bread of comfort and nourishment for those most in need. the Bread of Life SAS_ _Saint Anthony Shrine_2017 St. Anthony Feast Appeal BROCHURE (Small) OUTSIDE SIZE: x 4.25 inches, folds to 425 x 4.25 inches COLORS: 4C Process, CMYK

6 I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE. WHOEVER COMES TO ME WILL NEVER BE HUNGER JOHN 6:35 I invite you to walk with us as we serve the poor and the alienated. Please give all that you can for those who thirst for compassion, acceptance, forgiveness and dignity. You become the bread the love of Christ. BREAD OF Compassion There are young and old who live among us without food, shelter, clothing or companionship. No matter the need, our Friars embrace the marginalized. BREAD OF Dignity Many homeless people have gone so long without basic care that they forget their worth. With Healthcare for the Homeless, you provide private, dignified care, particularly for vulnerable women. BREAD OF Accompaniment Walking with others is an opportunity to help them feel the presence of Christ. Our Prison Ministry is one way we remind those behind bars that nothing can separate them from the love of God. BREAD OF Hope When someone suffers addiction, mental illness, or abuse, their struggle can feel insurmountable. Your gift today supports counseling that blazes paths to personal restoration and new life in Christ. BREAD OF Comfort During the most heartrending grief, you touch lives of the sorrowful through the Friars. The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents is one of these outreaches, addressing the unique pain of losing a child. BREAD OF Spiritual Healing The Food of Eternal Life Our Friar priests provide the greatest Bread of all in the daily sacrifice of the Eucharist. Our doors are open wide for all to come! SAS_ _Saint Anthony Shrine_2017 St. Anthony Feast Appeal BROCHURE (Small) INSIDE SIZE: x 4.25 inches, folds to 425 x 4.25 inches COLORS: 2C SPOT, Pantone 1605 and Black

7 Feast Day Prayer to St. Anthony of Padua SAS_ _Saint Anthony Shrine 2017 St. Anthony Feast Appeal PRAYER CARD (front) SIZE: 3.75 x 5.25 inches COLORS: 4C Process, CMYK

8 St. Anthony, we praise thee and sing. Thy wondrous power. Oh, never fail to aid us. In every needy hour. Feast Day Prayer to St. Anthony of Padua Gentle St. Anthony, faithful follower of St. Francis of Assisi, you heard the words of St.Francis who asked his followers: Preach the Gospel always, and when necessary, use words. You, too, remind us in your teaching: Actions speak louder than words; let your actions speak. As we celebrate this feast, pray for us that we, too, may hear these words and become mirrors of the Gospel message of Jesus in our daily lives. You who loved the Infant Jesus and presented Him to us, help us through our good works and selfless giving, to be true messengers of the Gospel and followers of Jesus Christ. Miracle-worker, faithful servant, and messenger of the Gospel, hear our prayer. AMEN Br. John Maganzini, OFM june 13, 2017 Boston MA SAS_ _Saint Anthony Shrine 2017 St. Anthony Feast Appeal PRAYER CARD (back) SIZE: 3.75 x 5.25 inches COLORS: 2C SPOT, Pantone 1605 (brown) and Black

9 Name... Address... City... State, ZIP... Feast of St. Anthony Boston, MA SAS_ _Saint Anthony Shrine_2017 St. Anthony Feast Appeal COURTESY REPLY ENVELOPE (Option 01) SIZE: #9 Standard Return COLORS: 2C SPOT, Pantone 1605 (brown) and Black