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
Weekday
Monday – Friday 8:30 AM
Saturday – 8:00 AM
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 10, 2013
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 Deacon Whartenby 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 – 6:00 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 7:00 PM Monday
Prayer Group 7:00 PM Tuesday
Dear Parishioners
Annual Collection – Saint Charles Seminary
The annual collection for Saint Charles Seminary takes place during November. Please note that the Seminary Appeal is a mail appeal and an envelope was mailed to you. Please mail your contribution to the seminary; there will not be a second collection.
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary has been preparing men for the priesthood for over one hundred and seventy years. Our Seminary also offers the Church Ministry program for the laity. The Diaconate Program is also at the Seminary. Many Catholic school teachers, CCD catechists, Religious Sisters and Priests also attend classes at the Seminary. The seminary is also the site for Vocation Discernment Programs, retreats, days of recollection and faith formation programs.
Remembering Our Deceased Loved Ones
Throughout the month of November, we remember in prayer our deceased loved ones. A Memorial shrine has been set up on the altar under the statue of our Blessed Mother. The Book of the Dead lists the names of those parishioners from the last ten years who have died and whose funeral liturgies were in our Church. On the envelopes are the names submitted to us by parishioners. Please remember all in your prayers and good works. Through the mercy of God, may each and every one of our deceased loved ones be graced with new life in heaven.
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.
Thanksgiving Outreach
Our Saint Vincent de Paul Society will coordinate our charitable Thanksgiving outreach. Both our School and CCD students will collect canned food.
Parishioners who wish to donate canned goods and non-perishable food items are asked to bring them to Church next weekend, our Loaves and Fishes Sunday.
Money is also needed so that grocery gift certificates can be purchased. If you are willing and able to do so, please put the money in an envelope (marked “St. Vincent de Paul”) and place it in the collection basket.
Present State of the Economy adversely affecting some of our Parishioners
Unemployment, lack of work, lay offs have caused some of our families to experience a loss of income.
Our charitable outreach to these families at Thanksgiving and Christmas (food, gifts, and gift cards) will allow them to take the money that they are not spending for these things and use it for utility bills, mortgage payments, etc.
If you know of parishioners in this situation who we can help, please let me or one of the priests or Deacon Whartenby know.
People who are willing to donate to assist these families are asked to see “Thanksgiving Outreach.”
Thanksgiving Masses
Tuesday, November 26th 7:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day 9:00 AM
God bless you,
Father Dunleavy
CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND
2,000 New Four-Year Scholarships Available
CSF Philadelphia will be accepting new scholarship applications for the 2014-2015 academic year. These new four-year scholarships are available to students entering grades K thru 8 in September, 2014 and are awarded by lottery. You are invited to the kick-off event at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia on November 15th at 10:00 AM. The Phillie Phanatic will be present and there will be treats and full press coverage. Applications will also be available on line November 15th at
www.csfphiladelphia.org.
Completed applications must be received no later than March 1, 2014. We will have applications at the Parish Center as of November 16th with a full list of requirements.
Please note: only the first 10,000 applications received will be processed and entered into the scholarship lottery.
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Mass Schedule
Sunday, November 10
8:00 AM The People of Saint Anselm Parish
10:00 AM Peter Campbell r/b Eileen Doering
12:00 PM Joyce Erwin r/b Kathy & Peg
Monday, November 11
8:30 AM Alphonso Stamato r/b Daughter, Barbara
Tuesday, November 12
8:30 AM Milton Johnson r/b His Wife & Children
Wednesday, November 13
8:30 AM Eric Brown r/b Ceil Brown & Family
Thursday, November 14
8:30 AM Frank Kelly r/b Barbara Kelly
Friday, November 15
8:30 AM Amy Canning Kohler
r/b Tom & Florence O’Rourke
Saturday, November 16
8:00 AM Deceased Members of the Legion of Mary
r/b The Legion of Mary
5:00 PM Frank & Elizabeth Wengraitis
r/b Tony & Anne Marie Wengraitis
Sunday, November 17
8:00 AM The People of Saint Anselm Parish
10:00 AM Christopher M. Buck, 2nd Anniversary
r/b His Mom & Dad
12:00 PM John J. Leonetti
r/b Dolores & John L. Walsh
Sunday Collection – November 3, 2013
Envelopes $13,419.00
Loose $ 588.78
Grade School Students $ 113.00
High School Students $ 33.00
Total $14,153.78
Second Collection – November 3, 2013
Building & Grounds $ 1,419.00
Lector Evening of Recollection
Thursday, November 14, 2013 @ 7:00 PM
Spirituality Center
The Evening of Recollection for lectors will be followed by a short meeting to discuss the upcoming year. Additional lectors are always needed. If you are interested in becoming a lector, please call Elaine Hollister, 215-637-0855 for more information.
Pray For Our Sick…
Lorraine Apice, wife of Edward Apice
Dave Baldwin, son-in-law of Chris DiMezzo
John Bradley, husband of Doris Bradley
Karen Budny, daughter-in-law of Ed Budny
John Carr, brother of Robert Carr
Jason & Phillip Catagnus, neighbor of Mary Iacona
Margaret & Mark Citrino
Michael Connolly, husband of Rita Connolly
Madeline Cutuli
George Daly, husband of Maryann Daly
Larry Destralo, husband of Carolyn Destralo
Michael DiMauro, brother of Carmella Morris
Freda Dolhansky, wife of Bill Dolhansky
Joey Dougherty, brother of Debbie Peruso
Charlie Gaffney, nephew of Peg Cohan
Cassy Giardina, aunt of Melissa Freer & Bob Dougherty
Nicki Goodwin, friend of Bill & Lauren Love
Carol Grimes, mother of Melissa Baker Moore
Tina Grodziski, niece of Pat McGuire
Frank Haber, husband of Alice Haber
Michelle Hannigan, friend of Maddie Seiger
Connie Karasow, sister-in-law of Donna Carroll
Dianne Keeler, sister of Gayle Scanlon
Pat Koltonuk, friend of Dot Fallon
Joan Kubach, mother of Patty Kubach
Ed Lafferty, husband of Peg Lafferty
Nicholas Lamina, son of Joseph & Carol Lamina
John Leonetti, husband of Diane Leonetti
Joann Lessig, wife of Jack Lessig
Erin Martin, granddaughter of Tom & Anita Murphy
Nora Mastyl, sister of Kathy Nice
Jeanne McDonough, aunt of Ann Grippo
Baby Caroline Metzger friend of Kim Cantagallo
Diane Murphy, sister of Donna Woehlcke
Joan McReynolds, mother of Denise McReynolds
Dan Nugent, relative of Denise McReynolds
Phyllis O’Connor
Bonnie Oldham, sister of Mary Ellen Lowery
Maggie Oleszczyk, sister of Kathy Zaremski
George Palilonis, uncle of Joe & Donna DiMarcantonio
Marc Petrasso, friend of Denise McReynolds
Relatives of The Tarquin Pirolli Family
Art Rausch, husband of Judy Rausch
Mike Roman, husband of Joan Roman
Betty Beck Tierney, sister of Rita Vaxner
Bud Triebl, father of Richard Triebl
William Wall
Dorothy Walsh, mother of Marge Walsh
Steve Weber, nephew of Marge Meskill
Ed Woehlcke, husband of Donna Woehlcke
Pray For Our Deceased…
Al Holm, father of Barbara Quinn
Bill Nolen, Jr. uncle of Chrissy White
Evan Sylvester, son of John Sylvester
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Weekly Schedule
Sunday, November 10
9:00 AM SCRIP Sales – Room B
10:00 AM Liturgy of the Word for Children (K-4)
10:00 AM CYO Mass
…refreshments to follow-Parish Hall
12:00 PM Secular Franciscans – Spirituality Center
5:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B
Monday, November 11
9:00 AM Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament
3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet
5:00 PM Burger King Fundraiser
…Franklin Mills (until 8:00 PM)
6:30 PM Rosary & Benediction – Chapel
6:30 PM AA Meeting – Room B
7:00 PM Cub Scouts Mtg. – Parish Hall
7:00 PM Legion of Mary Mtg. – Spirituality Center
Tuesday, November 12
9:15 AM SCRIP Sales – Room B
6:45 PM CCD Classes
7:00 PM Prayer Group – Chapel
7:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B
7:30 PM Ladies of St. Anselm Mtg. – Parish Hall
Wednesday, November 13
8:00 AM District 4 Principal’s Mtg.
…Spirituality Center
6:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B
6:30 PM St. Vincent DePaul Mtg. – Spirituality Ctr.
7:00 PM CYO Outreach – Parish Hall
7:15 PM AA Meeting – Room B
Thursday, November 14
8:30 AM Mass w/school children Grades 5-7
12:00 PM Senior Citizens’ Meeting – OLV
5:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B
6:30 PM SCRIP Sales – Room B
7:00 PM Boy Scouts’ Mtg. – Parish Hall
7:00 PM Lector Evening of Recollection – Chapel
7:00 PM Choir Practice – Music Room
Friday, November 15
6:30 PM AA Meeting – Room B
7:00 PM Charismatic Leaders Mtg. – Spirituality Ctr.
Saturday, November 16
Boy Scouts’ Scouting for Food Begins!
12:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B
4:30 PM SCRIP Sales – Room B
Baptism
November 3, 2013
Mackenzie Lynn, daughter of Nicholas and
Elizabeth Thornton
Poor Man’s Supper
&
Thanksgiving Mass
Sometimes it is hard to imagine that, in our country – a land of plenty – there could be so much want and hunger. On Tuesday, November 26th, we will have our annual Poor Man’s Supper at 5:30 PM in the Parish Hall followed by a Thanksgiving Mass in Church at 7:00 PM. Our guest speaker is Sister Kimberly Kessler, CSR. Sister Kessler is a Life Skills and Wellness Advocate from the Drueding Center, a Holy Redeemer Lifecare Community. We will serve supper from 5:30 to 6:30 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.
Concert Before Christmas
Save the Date!
Before the holiday rush sets in, mark your calendar now for our annual parish “Concert Before Christmas” on Saturday, December 21st at 7:30 PM. The program will incorporate Advent & Christmas music, along with several instrumentalists.
This concert is always well attended. Plan now to join us for a memorable evening of music in preparation for the birth of our Lord!
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Vincentian Message…
In today’s Gospel, we find that God is a God of the living, and this is indeed the core of our hope. Jesus has risen and is with us; therefore, at no time should we be without hope for the future.
When you give the furniture, household items and clothing you no longer use to the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, you give hope to your neighbors who have nothing.
LOAVES & FISHES SUNDAY
November 17, 2013
The St. Vincent DePaul Society extends its thanks to all our parishioners for their continued support and concern for those less fortunate. Suggested items needed for our parish pantry this month include: breakfast cereals, pancake mix & syrup, coffee and tea, canned fruit and juices, canned vegetables and meats, tuna fish, canned soups, peanut butter & jelly, rice, pasta and sauce, bath soap and dish detergents, soap for washing machines, flour, sugar, toilet paper, paper towels, and baby food. May God bless you always for your kindness and generosity
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