Saint Anselm Church
12670 Dunks Ferry Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Parish Center School
Phone 215-637-3525 215-632-1133
Fax 215-637-4915 215-632-3264
Parish Website: www.stanselmparish.org
School Website:
http://teacherweb.com/PA/SaintAnselmSchool/SchoolHomePage
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekend
Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:00; 10:00 AM; 12:00 Noon
Weekday
8:30 AM (Monday thru Friday)
8:00 AM (Saturday)
Second Sunday of Easter
12 April 2015
PARISH CENTER HOURS
Monday thru Thursday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
PASTORAL & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Reverend Thomas J. Dunleavy.……………..Pastor.………………..ext. #11…………
Reverend David M. Friel.……………………Parochial Vicar……..ext. #14…………
Deacon Gerald J. Whartenby ………………Pastoral Associate…...ext. #12…………
Deacon Dennis P. Warner.…………………..Pastoral Associate…..ext. #17…………...deacon.warner@ stanselmparish.com
Mrs. Geraldine Murphy……………………..Principal…………………………………
Mrs. Diane Leonetti..………………………..Director of Music……ext. #29…………...dleonetti@ stanselmparish.com
Mr. Dennis Mueller..………………………...Religious Education…ext. #15…………..dmueller@ stanselmparish.com
Mrs. Theresa Grillo..………………………...Business Manager..…ext. #13…………... tgrillo@ stanselmparish.com
Mrs. Kathleen Zaremski..…………………...Parish Secretary…….ext. #16…………
Mrs. Joanne Jackson………………………..Receptionist………….ext. #10.…………..jjackson@ stanselmparish.com
Mrs. Ronnie Harkins ……………………….Receptionist……...... ext. #10….……….rharkins@ stanselmparish.com
BAPTISMS
Baptisms are every Sunday at 1:00 PM. Parents are asked to call the Parish Center and speak with the Priest or Deacon who is on call and who will assist them in registering their child for Baptism. The Church assists the parents by offering instruction on the meaning, importance, and responsibilities of the sacrament of Baptism. A Pre-Jordan Baptismal Program for helping parents prepare for the spiritual birth of their child is held on the fourth Sunday of the month in the Spirituality Center following the Noon Mass.
WEDDINGS
Couples planning to marry are asked to contact a Parish priest to make arrangements for a wedding.
CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Saturdays 3:30-4:30 PM
DEVOTIONS
Rosary 8:00 AM Daily
6:30 PM Monday
Divine Mercy 3:00 PM Monday (Chapel)
Eucharistic Exposition 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Monday - Chapel
Benediction 6:50 PM Monday (Chapel)
Legion of Mary 7:00 PM Monday
Charismatic Prayer Mtg. 7:00 PM Tuesday
Miraculous Medal Novena 8:00 AM Mass Saturday
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Dear Parishioners
Parish Assembly
On Thursday evening, April 16th, there will be another Parish Assembly in Our Lady of Victory Hall (Gym) to which all are invited. Doors will open at 6:30 PM for homemade desserts, coffee/tea, socializing, and conversation. The Assembly will run from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
If you have not already signed up by filling in a card to attend the Assembly, please sign up now by calling the Parish Center. Doing so will help us be prepared.
Participants will be asked to ratify our new Mission Statement and to brainstorm ideas about how we can achieve our goals during the next five years. Our Goals are:
1) to establish an Evangelization Committee
2) to outline a development plan for Saint Anselm School.
Evangelization
As people who have known and experienced the presence and power of Jesus Christ in our lives, we are called to tell others this good news. At Easter, we are called to tell others of how the merciful love of Christ has graced us with new life enabling us to live life as God envisions.
If you have ideas about how to reach out to non-practicing Catholics, or if you know people who truly live, practice, and are good Catholics, or if you are interested in spiritual programs, ministry, and pastoral activity, then please indicate that you will work on Goal #1.
Development
The 2015 – 2016 budget that was presented two weeks ago is concrete evidence that focus must be given to Development and our call to be fiscally responsible for Saint Anselm Parish.
If you have ideas on how to sustain and increase enrollment in the school, or if you have ideas about how to raise funds for Saint Anselm School, or if you are already involved in fundraising, or if you are a proud alumnus of Saint Anselm School, then please check that you will work on Goal #2.
Proposed New Mission Statement for Saint Anselm Church
The Roman Catholic community of St. Anselm Parish
in Far Northeast Philadelphia
is committed to living the gospel message of Jesus Christ.
In imitation of Christ,
we provide opportunities for
spiritual growth,
quality Catholic teaching for people of all ages,
and
assistance to the poor, the sick, and the burdened.
Challenged to live the gospel message of Jesus Christ,
we strive to
reach out to the non-practicing Catholic,
involve our youth in parish activities, and
motivate all to contribute time, talent,
and to be fiscally responsible.
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Mystagogy
The final phase of the R.C.I.A. process is called Mystagogy. All of us are called to use the Easter season (50 days) as a period of Mystagogy.
Mystagogy is a word which calls us to reflect on the mystery of how the risen Jesus has been at work in our lives. The questions to ask yourself daily during the Easter Season are, “How has Jesus been at work in my life?” “How did Jesus grace my life during Lent with forgiveness, healing, recovery, Easter, and new life?”
May your mystagogy grace you with a heightened awareness that Jesus is indeed risen, alive and at work in your life. It is no wonder that Christians, aware of the faith, love and goodness that Jesus has brought to life in them, proclaim ALLELUIA over and over again throughout these 50 days.
Race for Education
Saint Anselm School “Race for Education” is underway. In last week’s bulletin, there was a green flier asking you to participate. If you did not receive one, the forms are on the tables with the bulletins. The goal is a minimum of $35,000.
Race for Education is a Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for essential educational needs for Saint Anselm School. The Race for Education will take place on Friday, April 24th.
Saint Anselm School
Saint Anselm Parish remains committed to having a school that offers quality Catholic Education from Pre K (4 year old), Kindergarten thru 8th Grade.
If you know of a family with a Pre K 4 year old, or a child eligible for Kindergarten or 1st grade, please tell them about our school. Registrations are now being accepted. Please call 215-632-1133.
Carnival Chances
Carnival Chances are available in the back of the Church. Please pick up your chances as well as any neighbor you may know. The chances will be arranged in alphabetical street order, then numerical order.
Snow Removal Collection – Thank you
I am most grateful to all who contributed to the special collection to help defray the cost of snow removal this past winter which amounted to $13,000. The snow removal collection totaled $5,088.
Happy Easter,
Father Dunleavy
STUDENT GRANTS AVAILABLE
K – 8th GRADE
The George & Mary Kremer Foundation is offering student grants to students entering Kindergarten through 8th grade in September, 2015. Applications are available at the Parish Center. To qualify, your income must not exceed $44,123 per year for a household of four or less with an additional $7,511 for each additional family member over the number of four residing in your household. Applications must be received at the Parish Center no later than Monday, May 18, 2015. If you have any questions, please call 215-637-3525, ext. #16.
Steubenville Trip
June 19 – 21, 2015
All high school age youth (current 8th graders through graduating seniors) are invited to join us for our 8th annual summer youth conference at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. We were able to reserve 25 spots for our parish.
Please register at the Parish Center by April 21st with a $50.00 deposit (checks payable to “Saint Anselm Youth”). The cost of the trip is $187.00.
Blessed Margaret of Castello
Feast Day Mass & Celebration
All are invited to join us on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, 1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem. Refreshments to follow. For directions or further information, please call 215-245-8039.
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Catholic Charities Appeal - Open Your Heart. Open a Door.
The greatest thing you will ever make… is a difference.
The Catholic Charities Appeal, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's single most important fundraising initiative, enhances the Archdiocese's ability to serve its parishes and people of all faiths throughout Greater Philadelphia.
Listed here are the many agencies, programs, and services that seek to enable individuals to function as truly human persons. There are many others but these are listed here because there are people from Saint Anselm who have been helped by these programs and agencies. While the generosity of people in the past built the buildings, your generosity is needed to provide the heat, electricity, and staff. . . so that the many people who have special needs may continue to be helped.
Family Service Centers Schools of Special Education
Located throughout the Archdiocese Our Lady of Confidence Day School
Saint Anselm is served by the Northeast Philadelphia Family Center located at 7360 Jackson Street, the former convent at
Saint Bernard Church.
Children Services
Foster Family & Adoption Service
Services for People with Special Needs
Divine Providence Village (Women) Cardinal Krol Center (Men)
St. Edmond’s Home
St. Lucy School for the Visually Impaired
Archbishop Ryan Academy for the Deaf
Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Respect Life Office
Family Life Office
Please make checks payable to: Catholic Charities Appeal and mail to Catholic Charities
Appeal – Archdiocese of Philadelphia – 222 North 17th Street – Philadelphia, PA 19103-1299
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Mass Schedule
Sunday, April 12
8:00 AM Deceased Members of
Saint Anselm Memorial Society
10:00 AM Larry Harkins, Sr.
r/b Ronnie Harkins & Family
12:00 PM People of Saint Anselm Parish
Monday, April 13
8:30 AM Lyster & Maloney Family r/b Helen Lyster
Tuesday, April 14
8:30 AM Milton Johnson, Jr. r/b His Wife & Children
Wednesday, April 15
8:30 AM Frances Fitzgerald r/b Her Family
Thursday, April 16
8:30 AM Daniel C. Nugent r/b His Wife & Sons
Friday, April 17
8:30 AM Donna Buonviso
r/b Mike, Paula, Ryan, Nicholas & Eric
Saturday, April 18
8:00 AM Patricia Ward r/b Shirley Greenlay
5:00 PM Mary Ann Savage r/b Eileen Savage
Sunday, April 19
8:00 AM Paul Causgrove r/b Nancy & Ed Wrazen
10:00 AM Maggie Short r/b Pat & John Mooney
12:00 PM People of Saint Anselm Parish
Sunday Collection – March 29, 2015
Envelopes $15,733.00
Loose $ 657.53
High School Students $ 88.00
Grade School Students $ 24.00
Total $16,502.53
Second Collection – March 29, 2015
Snow Removal $ 5,088.00
Second Collection Today
Building & Grounds
Pray For Our Deceased…
Frank Domanico, husband of Patricia Domanico
Dorothy Gentile-Giorgianni, mother of Dave Gentile
John McCleary, husband of Donna McCleary
Mary McEachern, wife of John McEachern
Jane Maciejewski, mother of Joann Whartenby
Joyce O’Mara, mother of Stanley Prybella
Pray For Our Sick…
Lorraine Apice, wife of Edward Apice
Terry Baker, nephew of Mary Elisio
Tom Barr, brother of Margie & Jerry Barr
Barbara Bersin, friend of Terry Caimi
Terry Black, friend of Barbara Farrant
John Carr, brother of Robert Carr
Joe Ciminara, friend of Pete DiGiuseppe
Margaret, Mark & Ralph Citrino
Debbie Collins, niece of Peg Brecker
Emma Costello, great-granddaughter of Peg Cohan
Lisa Costello, niece of Kathy Zaremski
Jim Costello, friend of The Hooven & Corcoran Family
Beverly Delgott, daughter of Beverly Geist
Michael DiMauro, brother of Carmella Morris
Jack Dockery, husband of Jackie Dockery
Joey Dougherty, brother of Debbie Peruso
Maryann Galone, daughter of Sabrina Black
Mark F. Gardner, fiancé of Beverly Gavin
Ralph Gariano, husband of Helene Gariano
Nicki Goodwin, friend of Bill & Lauren Love
Donna Graham, wife of Joseph Graham
Carol Grimes, mother of Melissa Baker Moore
Teresa Holman, daughter of Mary & Dom Bucciarelli
Linda Ireland, friend of Mary Beahr
Leslie Kobzina, granddaughter of Eleanor Keeton
Ed Lafferty, husband of Peg Lafferty
Nicholas Lamina, son of Joseph & Carol Lamina
E. Leinenbach, mother of Leinenbach, Sees & Moser Families
Jeanne McDonough, aunt of Ann Grippo
Marie Macready, mother of Joyce Macready
Felicia Maduzia, mother of Ronnie Harkins
Erin Martin, granddaughter of Tom & Anita Murphy
Nora Mastyl, sister of Kathy Nice
Rick Mauro, husband of Cathy Mauro
Anna McIvor, wife of Joe McIvor
Mickey Melnyk, wife of Joe Melnyk
Bonnie Oldham, sister of Mary Ellen Lowery
Judy O’Meara, relative of Joanne Callahan
Joe Pearce, husband of Judy Pearce
Relatives of The Tarquin Pirolli Family
Ron Raby, husband of Marge Raby
Art Rausch, husband of Judy Rausch
Bernard Rice, neighbor of The Ramirez Family
Jeanne Robinson, friend of Bill & Lauren Love
Al Romagano, husband of Mary Romagano
Amelia & Alan Sacilowski
Tom Secrest, husband of Pat Secrest
Agnes Smith, wife of Gerard Smith
Frank Stabler, nephew of Bill Stabler
Betty Beck Tierney, sister of Rita Vaxner
Elizabeth Wahl, granddaughter of Terry Kumor
Edward Woehlcke, husband of Donna Woehlcke
Richard Young, husband of Catherine Young
Helene Zisk, wife of Stan Zisk
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Weekly Schedule
Sunday, April 12
Divine Mercy Sunday
9:00 AM SCRIP Sales – Room B
10:00AM Liturgy of the Word for Children (K-4)
12:00 PM Secular Franciscans – Spirituality Center
4:00 PM Irish Dance Recital – OLV
5:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B
6:30 PM CYO HS Youth Night – Room A
Monday, April 13
9:00 AM Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament
3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet
6:30 PM Rosary & Benediction – Chapel
6:30 PM AA Meeting – Room B
7:00 PM Legion of Mary – Spirituality Center
7:00 PM Cub Scouts – Parish Hall
7:30 PM Al Anon Meeting – Cares II Room
7:30 PM Theology on Tap – Gearo’s
Tuesday, April 14
9:15 AM SCRIP Sales – Room B
6:45 PM CCD Classes
…Level 2 Singing Practice 6:15 PM
7:00 PM Charismatic Prayer Mtg. – Spirituality Ctr.
7:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B
7:30 PM Ladies’ of St. Anselm Meeting – Parish Hall
Wednesday, April 15
6:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B
7:00 PM Parkwood Civic Association – Parish Hall
7:15 PM AA Meeting – Room B
Thursday, April 16
7:55 AM First Communion Retreat – School & CCD
12:00 PM Senior Citizens’ General Mtg. - OLV