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.com
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;
7:00 PM
Weekday
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday – 6:30 AM (Chapel)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
8:30 AM (Church)
Thursday – 9:00 AM (Church
Saturday – 8:00 AM (Church)
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 18, 2012
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…………
Reverend John E. Fitzgerald ……………….Resident……………...ext. #23…………
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
Eucharistic Exposition 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Monday – Chapel
Divine Mercy 3:00 PM Monday (Chapel)
Benediction 6:50 PM Monday (Chapel)
Miraculous Medal Novena 8:00 AM Mass Saturday
Legion of Mary 6:30 PM Monday
Charismatic Prayer Mtg. 7:00 PM Tuesday
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION OF 1863
“It has seemed to me fit and proper
that the gifts of God
should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged
with one heart and one voice by the whole American people.
I do, therefore, invite my fellow citizens . . .
to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November
as a day of Thanksgiving and praise
to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens.”
- Abraham Lincoln -
Dear Parishioners,
Harvest Imagery
Throughout late summer and early fall, the harvesting of fruits, vegetables, and crops has taken place. Farmers take great delight in the harvest. Planting and raising crops take a great deal of time and skill. But it also relies on the weather. Many farmers pray for favorable weather and a bountiful crop so that the world can continue to enjoy the fruits of the earth.
Thanksgiving provides us with the opportunity to give thanks to God not only for the harvest of the field but also for the harvest of the human heart and spirit. Reliance on the grace of God provides the favorable condition for the human heart and spirit to produce a bountiful harvest.
During your thanksgiving prayer, take some time to identify the abilities and attributes that God’s creative power has brought to life within you and the fruit which you have produced. Because of the person you have become, what fruit has been produced by the way you live your life in faith, hope, and love?
Has someone died at peace with themselves, God and others because of your hospice care? Is the neighborhood less violent, more peaceful and safe because of your civic involvement? Has your family grown or remained close because of your presence? Has a child developed, learned, or grown as a result of being nurtured by you? Has someone returned to the sacraments, to Church, to a life of faith because of your intercession or example? Is someone being graced with sobriety and recovery because of your intervention? Has a broken heart been mended, a conflict resolved, a ruptured relationship healed because of you?
People are capable of doing so much good. God has made this possible. Let us also thank God for this fruitful harvest produced by human hearts and spirits. What abundance! What a cornucopia!
The cornucopia is a symbol for abundance and for Thanksgiving. Some of the first settlers who came to this country thought of America with its land and trees and fruits and flowers as a giant cornucopia. We know that God is our real cornucopia - the one from whom we receive many good things. God’s goodness never stops.
I am most grateful to all whose presence, involvement, and service to Saint Anselm Parish has produced so much good. You continue to have a positive and life giving influence here. So many enjoy the fruit of love, joy, peace, faith, community, and life which your presence, involvement and service produce.
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Thanksgiving Mass Schedule
Tuesday evening, November 20th, 7:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day 9:00 AM
(Church will open at 8:15 AM for visit & prayer.)
Poor Man’s Supper – Tuesday, November 20th - 5:30 PM
On Tuesday, November 20th, we will hold our annual Poor Man’s Supper from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall. A Thanksgiving Mass will follow the supper at 7:00 PM. All are invited.
The goal of our Poor Man’s Supper is two-fold: first, to draw attention to the plight of those who hunger and second, in some small way alleviate that hunger in our area. You are asked not to eat at home before coming to the supper. The meal will be meager (soup and bread), but it will be sufficient. If there is a “want” for more eating, our first goal is achieved. This sharp contrast to the plenty of Thanksgiving Day will cause us to remember those who have so little. Non-perishable foods that have been collected will be given to the needy, thus fulfilling our second goal.
RCIA Rite of Welcome and Acceptance
The celebration of the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens and the Rite of Welcoming for the baptized preparing for reception into full communion of the Catholic Church takes place this weekend at the 10:00 AM Mass. A warm and cordial welcome is extended to:
our Catechumens– Joel Katz, Carie Mae Markowski, Samantha Rudden, Latisha Rudden who are preparing for
Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist;
our Candidate – Amy Adams who is preparing for her reception into the Catholic Church, Reconciliation,
Eucharist, and Confirmation
and our parishioners Amy Sipps, Cole Redman and John Gillen who are preparing to celebrate their reception of
the sacraments – Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation
Please remember them in prayer.
Thank you – Christmas Bazaar
Our Christmas Bazaar was very nice. I wish to thank the Ladies of Saint Anselm and the many people who made the Bazaar as nice as it was. The squeals and delights of the children on Friday and the friendly interaction of adults, family, friends and parishioners on Friday evening and Saturday testify to the wonderful spirit that the Saint Anselm Bazaar brings to life.
Special thanks to the volunteers who came to set up the hall for the Ladies.
2013 Mass Intention Book
Mass Intentions for 2013 can be arranged at the Parish Center. Announced and Unannounced Masses: The difference between an announced and an unannounced Mass is this: because the date and time of an announced Mass is scheduled and published, you know when the Mass Intention is being offered. An unannounced Mass Intention is offered but you do not know the date and time. Unannounced Masses are sent to priests and parishes where there is availability. The offering for an Announced Mass and an Unannounced Mass is ten dollars.
2nd Collection – Hurricane Relief
Next weekend – November 24/25
Archbishop Chaput has invited all 257 parishes in the Archdiocese to take part in an optional second collection on Saturday, November 24th & Sunday, November 25th for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. All contributed funds will be provided to Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, which will use the donated resources to assist Sandy storm victims locally and in other dioceses. Please continue to pray for all those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Thank you in advance for your charity and good will.
Block Collection
I am most grateful to all who have contributed so generously to the annual Block Collection. The Block collection is a major source of revenue in the annual operating budget of our Parish.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Father Dunleavy #2-016
Mass Schedule
Sunday, November 18
8:00 AM Lisa Bird r/b Toni Bird
10:00 AM Carl Hiller, III
r/b Mom, Dad, Terry & Katie
12:00 PM The People of Saint Anselm Parish
7:00 PM The Intentions of the Priest
Monday, November 19
6:30 AM Marie Dormer r/b Tom & Kathy Maloney
8:30 AM Lisa Bird r/b Kathy & Peg
Tuesday, November 20
6:30 AM Gertrude Pytel r/b Bob & Barb Griess
8:30 AM Fr. Ed Bruckner r/b Adele & Frank Nessel
Wednesday, November 21
6:30 AM Kathleen Thompson
r/b Michael Dillon & Family
8:30 AM Carl Hiller, III r/b The McQuillan Family
Thursday, November 22
9:00 AM Bob Clark r/b Joan Clark
Friday, November 23
8:30 AM Kitty Brennan, 21st Anniv. r/b Her Family
Saturday, November 24
8:00 AM William Pape r/b Beverly Geist
5:00 PM Alice Becker r/b The Austin Family
Sunday, November 25
8:00 AM Christopher M. Buck
r/b Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Buck, Sr.
10:00 AM Joseph Scanlon, Jr., 45th Anniversary
r/b His Wife, Gayle
12:00 PM The People of Saint Anselm Parish
7:00 PM The Intentions of the Priest
Wedding
November 9, 2012
Veronica Lawson and Joseph Brown
Baptisms
November 10, 2012
Charlie Marina, daughter of Brian & Leah Gillespie
November 11, 2012
Layla Marie, daughter of Corey Pressley & Daniele Pryor
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Pray For Our Sick…
Lorraine Apice, wife of Edward Apice
Len Aquilino, brother of Diane Leonetti
Dave Baldwin, son-in-law of Chris DiMezzo
Jane I. Bruce, aunt of Loretta Chilton
John Carr, brother of Robert Carr
Joe Cavalarro, friend of Dan Milewski
Chuck Chilton, nephew of Loretta & Jack Chilton
Margaret & Mark Citrino
Karen Coleman, daughter of Pat & Patricia Martina
Mary Ann Collins, friend of Mary Ann Moore
Pat Doherty, friend of Dennis Fitzgerald
George Fallon, husband of Dorothy Fallon
Virginia Field, wife of Patrick Field
Michael Fox, son of Rose Fox
Charlie Gaffney, nephew of Peg Cohan
Mark Geist, son of Beverly Geist
Joanne Goehler, niece of Marge & Frank Tomaselli
Ron Gorski, nephew of Joanne Liss
Karen Grandmont, daughter of Anne & John Fritz
Carol Grimes, mother of Melissa Baker Moore
Alex Grosser, brother-in-law of Mae Harris
Gary Hampson, son of Helen Hulme
Helmut Hanus, husband of Helga Hanus
Ken Harris, brother of Ray Harris
Diane Hill, friend of Amy Sipps
Catherine Hughes, friend of Theresa McKeown
Hughes Family, friends of Theresa McKeown
James, son of Marilyn
Matthew Knoebel, nephew of Chris & Gerri Simpson
Ed Lafferty, husband of Peg Lafferty
Nicholas Lamina, son of Joseph & Carol Lamina
John J. Leonetti, father of John Leonetti
Marie Lennox, friend of Dan Milewski
Cathy Lincul, friend of Donna Crane
Dougie Love, grandson of Margie & Jerry Barr
Trudy Malampy, mother of John Malampy
Erin Martin, granddaughter of Tom & Anita Murphy
George Mauro, Jr., relative of Pat McGuire
Jeanne McDonough, sister of Ann Grippo
James McKay, son of Dolores & Jim McKay
James F. McMahon, Jr., son of Rosemarie McMahon
John Meyer, husband of Barbara Meyer
Mike Naylon, friend of Staci McFadden
David O’Brien, brother of Debbie, Jimmy & Shawn
Marie Oakes O’Connor, sister of Terry Caimi
Bonnie Oldham, sister of Mary Ellen Lowery
Marc Petrasso, friend of Denise McReynolds
Relatives of The Tarquin Pirolli Family
Frieda Pirolli, wife of Tarquin Pirolli
Betty Polisi, friend of Marlene McDermott
Art Rausch, husband of Judy Rausch
William Reiser, friend of Frank McKeown
Joan Sample, mother of Craig Sample
Alan Sacilowski, husband of Amelia Sacilowski
Jane Tarde, mother of Mick Tarde
Betty Beck Tierney, sister of Rita Vaxner
Luke Trask, son of Michael & Denise Trask
Denise Tuno, sister of Nancy Brown
Lisa Valente, sister of Staci McFadden
Walt Van Horn, brother-in-law of Bill Fitzgerald
Schedule
Sunday, November 18
9:00 AM SCRIP Sales – Room B
10:00 AM Rite of Acceptance
10:00 AM Liturgy of the Word for Children (K-4)
12:00 PM Secular Franciscans – Spirituality Ctr.
12:00 PM Liturgy of the Word for Children (K-4)
5:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B
Monday, November 19
9:00 AM Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament
3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet
6:30 PM Rosary & Benediction
6:30 PM AA Meeting – Room B
6:30 PM Legion of Mary Mtg. – Spirituality Ctr.
7:00 PM Blessed Margaret Meeting – Room A
7:00 PM Cub Scouts Meeting – Parish Hall
7:00 PM RCIA
Tuesday, November 20
2:30 PM Mass – Delaware Valley Veteran’s Home
5:30 PM Poor Man’s Supper – Parish Hall
6:45 PM CCD Classes
7:00 PM Thanksgiving Mass
7:00 PM Prayer Group – Spirituality Center
7:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B
Wednesday, November 21
9:15 AM Thanksgiving Prayer Service (School)
6:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B
7:15 PM AA Meeting – Room B
Thursday, November 22
Happy Thanksgiving
SCRIP Office closed!
9:00 AM Mass
5:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B
Friday, November 23
6:30 PM AA Meeting – Room B
Saturday, November 24
8:30 AM Breaking Open the Word
…Spirituality Ctr.
10:00 AM CYO visits Ronald McDonald House
12:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B
4:30 PM SCRIP Sales – Room B