Saint Anselm Parish 12670 DUNKS FERRY ROAD PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154 WEDDINGS: Those who become engaged are requested to reach out to a parish priest at least six (6) months before the desired wedding date. Please also reach out to Deacon Warner for informa. on about our Pre-Cana program around the same Ɵme. BAPTISMS: Bap sms are celebrated every Sunday following the Noon Mass, approximately at 1:00 PM. Parents are requested to call the Parish Center and speak with Deacon Warner or one of our parish priests who can assist them in registering their child for the Sacrament of Bap sm. Deacon Warner can schedule the Pre-Jordan Bap sm Program with the parents of the child at the Ɵme of registraƟon. Any quesƟons or concerns about the Sacrament? Reach out to Father Rossi or Deacon Warner, thank you! PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Anthony T. Rossi ----------- Parochial Administrator [email protected]Rev. Addisalem T. Mekonnen------------- Parochial Vicar [email protected]Msgr. Thomas J. Dunleavy ---------------- Pastor Emeritus Rev. Jonathan J. Dalin -------------------------------- Resident Deacon Gerald J. Whartenby --------- Pastoral Associate Deacon Dennis P. Warner -------------- Pastoral Associate Mrs. Geraldine Murphy------------------- Principal, School Mr. Anthony Polselli ------ Coordinator of Rel. Educa. on [email protected]Mrs. Mary Ann Thackrah --------- Advancement Director [email protected]Mrs. Diane Leone. ----------------------- Director of Music Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 9, 2020 PARISH CENTER Phone: 215-637-3525 Fax: 215-637-4915 Parish Website: www.stanselmparish.com @ St. Anselm Parish, Philadelphia SCHOOL Phone: 215-632-1133 Fax: 215-632-3264 School Website: www.stanselmschoolphila.com @ St. Anselm School, Philadelphia < MASS SCHEDULE > Weekend Saturday Vigil ---------------------------------- 5:00 PM Sunday -------- 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM & 12:00 Noon Weekday Monday thru Friday--------------------------- 8:30 AM Saturday --------------------------------------- 8:00 AM CONFESSION SCHEDULE Saturdays------------------------------- 3:30 - 4:30 PM DEVOTIONS Rosary ------------------------------ 8:00 AM, Monday thru Friday --------------------------------------- 6:00 PM, Monday (Chapel) EucharisƟc ExposiƟon --------- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday (Chapel) Divine Mercy --------------------- 3:00 PM, Monday (Chapel) Prayer Group --------------------- 7:00 PM, Tuesday (Chapel) Miraculous Medal Novena --- 8:00 AM, Saturday PARISH CENTER HOURS Monday - Thursday ------------ 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM Friday ------------------------------- 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday --------------------------- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Sunday ----------------------------- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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WEDDINGS: Those who become engaged are requested to reach out to a parish priest at least six (6) months before the desired wedding date.
Please also reach out to Deacon Warner for informa. on about our Pre-Cana program around the same me. BAPTISMS: Bap� sms are celebrated every Sunday following the Noon Mass, approximately at 1:00 PM. Parents are requested to call the Parish Center and speak with Deacon Warner or one of our parish priests who can assist them in registering their child for the Sacrament of Bap� sm. Deacon Warner can schedule the Pre-Jordan Bap� sm Program with the parents of the child at the me of registra on.
Any ques ons or concerns about the Sacrament? Reach out to Father Rossi or Deacon Warner, thank you!
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Anthony T. Rossi ----------- Parochial Administrator [email protected]
Rev. Addisalem T. Mekonnen------------- Parochial Vicar [email protected]
Msgr. Thomas J. Dunleavy ---------------- Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Jonathan J. Dalin -------------------------------- Resident
Deacon Gerald J. Whartenby --------- Pastoral Associate
Deacon Dennis P. Warner -------------- Pastoral Associate
Mrs. Geraldine Murphy ------------------- Principal, School
Mr. Anthony Polselli ------ Coordinator of Rel. Educa. on [email protected]
Mrs. Mary Ann Thackrah --------- Advancement Director [email protected]
Mrs. Diane Leone. ----------------------- Director of Music
DEVOTIONS Rosary ------------------------------ 8:00 AM, Monday thru Friday --------------------------------------- 6:00 PM, Monday (Chapel) Eucharis c Exposi on --------- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday (Chapel) Divine Mercy --------------------- 3:00 PM, Monday (Chapel) Prayer Group --------------------- 7:00 PM, Tuesday (Chapel) Miraculous Medal Novena --- 8:00 AM, Saturday PARISH CENTER HOURS Monday - Thursday ------------ 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM Friday ------------------------------- 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday --------------------------- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Sunday ----------------------------- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Hello All! We find ourselves in the doldrums of February, when the cold weather and darkness surrounds our lives. We can struggle to discover the goodness present in our world…This Sunday we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Listening to the scripture passages for this Sunday, we hear a message that is clear from our Lord – we must be concerned about the needs of others. In our day and age, when we may think that wealth and power rule the world, we may form the false impression into thinking that, as long as people have some or a lot of money, they will be happy and all will be fine. And this is certainly far from the truth! Food, shelter, clothing are basics of society – if those are available, what else could be necessary? What good can we do for others, we might ask, once they have enough of these things? Should not these material needs be enough for people? Of course, we are informed in Matthew’s Gospel that this supposition is far from the truth of the matter. The sick and those suffering need our help; those exiled from society due to mental or physical ailments or challenges need our attention; those who are “shut-in” or homebound need our friendship and care. Our call and obligation from God to serve flows from that call we received at our baptisms – “to put on Jesus Christ, and Him crucified and Risen from the dead”. We are one family of believers; we are children of a God who is Himself Love. We form a single body that we call the Mystical Body of Christ, of which we are as Mother (now St.) Teresa of Calcutta termed the fingers and toes – we are the ones mandated by Christ to go out and serve. Light is a key term in the Gospel this weekend – which I discussed at the Noon Mass this past weekend. Light forms one of the greatest symbols in our faith: whether when we look at the Easter or Paschal Candle that is lit at Baptisms and Funerals, the Sanctuary Lamps that burn on either side of the Real Presence in the Tabernacle, the candles that we light in front of the statues in church to represent our prayers offered through them to God, the altar candles and those carried in procession at Mass…each of these remind us that Christ is the light that shines in the darkness of the world. He came to bring His warmth, love, and comfort to a people “who walked in darkness” as Isaiah prophesied. This light we are to carry within our hearts, within our families, in our local community. This light is supposed to be the Divine that inhabited our hearts at baptism. And too often, we forget this fundamental truth and cast aside the light for the darkness of sin, worldliness and therefore separation from God. Jesus says we are called to be light and salt in this world. Both light and salt are images of something productive and useful; the means of assisting others to develop and experience life to the fullest. We are expected by our belonging to this Body of Christ which we call Church that we are to “help carry one another’s burdens,” as Saint Paul writes. When we are light and salt for others, we call forth from them the light that is Christ’s Divinity. When we do good for others, we are not only examples of light but pass on the spark to others to pass on, so that those who walk in the darkness of our world might be called to see the light and seek its warmth and comfort. We can all recognize that the world always needs more light and salt. Jesus tells us that our light must shine before others who can see goodness in what we do and thereby give praise to the God who made us all! Have a blessed week and stay dry these days ahead.
+Father Rossi
Mass Schedule Sunday, February 9
8:00 AM Julia Stanisce r/b Rose Presel & Family 10:00 AM The People of St. Anselm Parish 12:00 PM Carmella Milillo r/b Milillo Family
Monday, February 10 8:30 AM Dorothy Johnson r/b Maddalo Family
Tuesday, February 11 8:30 AM Noteware & Marano Family r/b Rose Presel
Wednesday, February 12 8:30 AM Kathy McMenamin
r/b Patty & Jack McCarthy
Thursday, February 13 8:30 AM Edna Flynn r/b Flynn Family
Friday, February 14 8:30 AM Genevieve Wrazen r/b McNulty Family
Saturday, February 15 8:00 AM Craig J. Fennie r/b Family 5:00 PM Carmella Milillo r/b Family
Sunday, February 16 8:00 AM The People of St. Anselm Parish 10:00 AM Bill Fischer r/b Quirple Family 12:00 PM Francis Michael Kane r/b Dennis & Barbara Hannigan
Pray For Our Sick… Joanne Callahan, Margaret & Ralph Citrino, Megan Clifford, Kimberly Doering, Linda Duaime, Marlene Finnegan, Joseph Gabrieli, John Fritz, Thomas Hargraves, Kitty Harvey, Teresa Holman, Priscilla Kaercher, Marge Karis, Anne Marie Baxter-Keenan, Karen Kumor, Ginger Lawson, Jack Lessig, Regina Long, Eva Lutz, Bill McDowell, Kathy McDowell, Jr., George McGeehan, Lori McKenzie, Richard Maher, Carol Masterson, Anna Meredith, Karen Murphy, Kathy Murphy, Charmaine Murray, Emily Pape,, Dee Paul, Dawn Santoro, Janet Segaline, Geoffrey Scott, Agnes Smith, Mary Snyder, Charles Thomas Stride, Jr., Jack Tolchin, Joe Tuscano, Dawn Veklot, Jack & Sophie Weber, Kathleen West, Michele Westfield, Marge White, Lynn Yallaman, Helene Zisk
Pray For Our Deceased… Helen Beck, mother of Arlene Hennessey Thomas Corcoran, husband of Cyndi Corcoran Jerome Konrad, father of Karen Konrad Mary Helsen, friend of Diana Thomas Tallther
Weekly Schedule Sunday, February 9
9:00 AM SCRIP Sales – Parish Center 10:00 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word – Room A 2:00 PM Home & School Candy Bingo – Parish Hall 6:30 PM High School Youth Group ...Spirituality Center
Monday, February 10 9:00 AM Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:00 PM Rosary & Benediction – Chapel 7:00 PM Legion of Mary – Spirituality Ctr. 7:00 PM Music Ministry Mtg. - Church 7:00 PM Al Anon Meeting
Tuesday, February 11 9:00 AM SCRIP Sales – Parish Center 9:30 AM Liturgy Meeting – Parish Center 6:45 PM CCD Classes 7:00 PM Ladies’ Meeting – Parish Hall 7:00 PM Prayer Group – Spirituality Ctr.
Wednesday, February 12 Texas Roadhouse 3:00 – 10:00 PM
7:00 PM Parkwood Civic Association – Parish Hall
Thursday, February 13 8:30 AM Mass w/school students Grades 5-8 12:00 PM Senior Citizens’ Mtg. – OLV 6:00 PM SCRIP Sales – Parish Center 7:00 PM Boy Scouts’ Mtg. – Parish Hall 7:30 PM Charismatic Leaders’ Mtg. ...Spirituality Ctr. 7:30 PM Choir Practice – Music Room
Friday, February 14 10:00 AM Play Group – Spirituality Ctr.
Saturday, February 15 4:30 PM SCRIP Sales – Parish Center
Sunday Collection – February 2, 2020 Envelopes $ 9,426.00
Loose $ 447.00 School Students $ 30.00
Total: $ 9,903.00
Second Collection – February 2, 2020 Building Improvement $ 1,568.00
Second Collection – February 16, 2020 Care of Aging Priests
Vincentian Message…
In the Gospel today, when Jesus says, “You are the light of the world,” he is calling us to live our Christian vocations in words and deeds. Be a “light” to those living in poverty and in a world of darkness by giving a donation to the Society of St. Vincent DePaul.
LOAVES & FISHES SUNDAY February 16, 2020
In January YOUR generosity aided 8 families with 38 bags of groceries and paper products. We are in need of the following: Bars of bath soap, tea bags, fruit cups, baked beans, peanut butter, tuna fish, jars of pasta sauce, canned pasta.
CARING FOR FRIENDS
A very special “Thank You” to all who continue to cook and replenish the meals for Caring for Friends. We are most grateful for your support. As the need for assistance becomes greater during the winter months, we encourage you to continue to provide meals and we would welcome new participation. If you are able to make extra when preparing your dinners, there are containers in the History Room in which to place a meal and provide dinner for someone in need.
Palm Collection... As we begin our Lenten preparations, we will collect your “used” palm in containers by the doors. Please bring them to Church Sunday, February 16th and/or Sunday, February 23rd. Thank you.
Ladies of Saint Anselm...
General Meeting & Birthday Celebration Tuesday, February 11th, 7:00 PM
We will discuss the up-coming events and celebrate our birthdays with ice cream. We look forward to seeing you!
Texas Roadhouse Beat the crowd, celebrate Valentine’s Day early!
Wednesday, February 12th 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Purchase SCRIP and earn $$$ toward tuition! There will be chances for the Texas Basket and the Lottery Basket. Eat in or Take Out. Coupons are at the doors of the Church. Please present the coupon when ordering and St. Anselm receive a percentage of the sales.
Marriage Encounter Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage!
Retrouvaille of Delaware Valley offers hope for married couples experiencing loneliness, boredom, misery or frustration in their marriage. Couples learn valuable communication skills and rediscover intimacy. Our next program starts February 21-23 at the Family Life Center in Malvern. There will be another program April 17-19. For information, call 215-766-3944. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Ladies of St. Anselm Soup/Chili Night
February 29, 2020 @ 6:00 PM Tickets are available at the Parish Center.
This is an all you can eat event and includes salad, bread & butter, a beverage and the following soups: Minestrone, Italian Wedding Soup, Chicken Rice, Chicken Noodle, Cream of Potato, Vegetable Beef and Tomato Soup. Chili too! Adult tickets are $8.00. Children 12 and under are $4.00 (children under 2 – no charge). Please purchase your tickets by Monday, February 24th.
Night at the Races Saturday, March 7, 2020
7 – 11 PM Our Lady of Victory Hall
Tickets are $15.00 pre-sale or $20.00 at the door. If 8 or more tickets are purchased, a table will be reserved in your name. There will be horse races, cards and other games of chance. The ticket price includes beer, wine, soda and food. Horses will be on sale for $10.00 and, if your horse wins the race, you win $50. Horses and tickets are now available at the parish center. Limited tickets will be available. Get them quick. Last year was a SELL OUT! If you have any beer, wine or spirits you would like to donate, please drop it off at the Parish Center. If you are interested in being a part of the planning committee, or helping that night, please contact Jim Socha, ([email protected]) or 215-821-2007.
MAN UP PHILLY! Men’s Spirituality Conference
March 7, 2020
The men of our parish are invited to join Catholic Men from throughout the Archdiocese for the 12th Annual Man Up Philly Men’s Conference at Neumann University. Speakers include Immaculee IIlibagiza, acclaimed speaker and author of Left to Tell surviving the Rwandan genocide, Brent Celek, former Eagles star tight end and Superbowl LII champion, Steve Bollman Catholic speaker and founder of This Man is You and, back by popular demand, Mark Forrest, internationally recognized Irish tenor who will lead our Eucharistic Adoration. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available and the Conference will conclude with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Chaput. For more info, or to register, visit www.manupphilly.com
St. Anselm Pre-Cana Workshop March 7, 2020
We are currently accepting registrations to our next Pre-Cana Workshop which will be held in our Spirituality Center on Saturday, March 7th beginning at 10 AM, concluding with Mass at 5:00 PM. The FOCCUS session is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25 (please note change of date) at 6:30 PM also in the Spirituality Center. The cost is $100 per couple. You may complete the registration form on our website – stanselmparish.com and return it with your check to Saint Anselm Church. Thank you.
Tuition Assistance...
FACTS Grant and Aid Applications are open Apply by May 1, 2020 Cost to apply is $30
FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment will be conducting the financial need analysis for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (BLOCS and the Foundation for Catholic Education) to St. Anselm School for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. Families applying for financial aid will need to complete an application and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment. You must have completed your application for your child to qualify for the Connelly or Neumann Grant. You are able to submit your 2018 tax returns with your application rather than waiting for your 2019 tax information. Your child must be registered in school for 2020-2021 to qualify for financial aid.
PARENTS OF SAINT ANSELM SCHOOL CHILDREN ENTERING
PRE KINDERGARTEN THRU 8th GRADE IN SEPTEMBER 2020...
CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND
PHILADELPHIA
Is accepting applications now! The scholarship lottery will close at midnight
MARCH 1, 2020. CSFP provides four-year, need-based, partial scholarships for up to three children in a family. CSFP will award 2,000 new scholarships to Philadelphia children through a random lottery. Applications are free and available on CSFP’s website...
Visit WWW.CSFPHILADELPHIA.ORG
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