Saint AnselmChurch
12670 Dunks Ferry Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
ParishCenter School
Phone 215-637-3525215-632-1133
Fax 215-637-4915 215-632-3264
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MASS SCHEDULE
Weekend
Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:00; 10:00 AM; 12:00Noon;
7:00 PM
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October 28, 2012
PARISH CENTER HOURS
Monday thru Thursday8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday9:00 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 ParishCenter 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
Saturdays3:30-4:30 PM
DEVOTIONS
Rosary 8:00 AM Daily6:30 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 PMTuesday
Dear Parishioners,
Candidacy for 1st Confession & 1st Communion
This weekend during the 10:00 AM Liturgy, 49 students in our CCD Program and 41 students in our school are celebrating a rite of candidacy for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.
During this Liturgy the children are celebrating their call to be followers of Jesus. They are expressing their desire to be connected to Jesus and to have communion with him so that a spirit of love, peace, and goodness will continue to grow within them.
Please remember our children and their parents in prayer.
Halloween
All Hallows Eve is an ancient name for the evening before the feast of all Saints. All Saints Day celebrates the earthly pilgrimage of faithful Christians and their homecoming to heaven. In the past, the Feast of All Saints became an occasion for people to make a pilgrimage. The entire process of a pilgrimage – making a journey and reaching a destination – was a symbol of achieving homecoming in heaven.
Trick or Treat is a neighborhood pilgrimage, a first cousin of the tradition of caroling from door to door at Christmas. Decorating and illuminating, throwing doors wide open to guests have become customary acts in many Catholic homes. “A guest in the home is Christ in your home” – so says a proverb – and you can’t have a Christian festival unless Christ is invited inside.
Not too long ago in schools and towns, All Hallows Eve (Halloween) was an occasion for parades – another kind of pilgrimage. Marching represents the longing of saints to enter God’s heavenly home.
On the feast of all saints, the Gospel passage of the Beatitudes is proclaimed. Like trick or treaters dressed every which way, the company of heaven will be a raging lot – the poor in spirit, the meek, the mourning. One day, God willing, we will be welcomed into God’s own house. Safe at home, our true home, we will take off our masks – the sins and sorrows of this world – and be overwhelmed by God’s generous and amazing grace.
Block Collection & Census Envelope
The Block Collection is an important source of revenue for the parish. Updating the census is very important for our statistical reports and programming. Please return as soon as possible. Thank you.
All Saints Day – Thursday, November 1
Masses will be at 5:00 PM Vigil (Wednesday)
6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 7:00 PM
This Feast gives praise and thanks to God for the saints whose lives inspire our living and whose love and faith testifies to the power and presence of the Spirit at work in their lives.
Aware that God is the source of all holiness, these men and women who are now saints in heaven acknowledged their need for the Lord to grace and help them become faith-filled and loving Christians. The Saints are our brothers and sisters. May our celebration of the Saints inspire us to become like them.
All Souls Day – Friday, November 2nd
Masses: 6:30 AM (Church) & 8:30 AM
Remembering Deceased Police Officers, Firefighters and Paramedics– Saint Anselm Church has a very nice custom of commemorating those police officers, firefighters and paramedics who died in the line of duty or by other causes. Anyone who would like one of these persons prayed for by name is asked to call the ParishCenter. A commemoration of these people will be done during the 8:30 AM Mass on Friday, November 2nd.
Special Mass for our Deceased Parishioners & your Deceased Loved Ones
A special Mass will be offered on Monday evening (November 5th) at 7:00 PM for those who have died and for all who are listed on the All Souls envelopes. Please join us as we pray for your deceased loved ones.
There will also be a special commemoration of those parishioners who died this past year and whose funeral liturgy was celebrated here.
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 seven 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.
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Welcome Middle States Team
A Middle States Team will be visiting our school this week. They will be welcomed at a reception and dinner this afternoon (Sunday) by our School faculty and staff, as well as by the pastoral and administrative staff of the Church. Pastoral and Finance Council members and parishioners representing the parish will also be present.
On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week, the Middle States Team of educators will be observing and noting the educational process in our school. The Middle States Team seeks to verify what has been written in the Self Study of the school by the faculty. The Team seeks to verify that what was written has been placed into action.
Spontaneous use of a facility and/or meeting space during the school day may occur. All are asked to be flexible.
Collecting – Used Eye Glasses & Cell Phones
We have been asked by the Lions Club to help them in their effort to provide eyeglasses for the Visually Impaired. Used eyeglasses are needed. There is a receptacle in the Church vestibule. The Lions Club tries to provide eyeglasses especially for those who can’t afford them.
Used cell phones are also collected by the Lions Club to help the disabled who can’t afford them.
Informational Evening on Annulments
An informational session about annulment procedures will be held on Wednesday evening, November 7th at 7:00 PM at Our Lady of Grace Parish in Penndel. Monsignor DiGirolamo will be the presenter. All are welcome.
God bless you,
Father Dunleavy
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary
Permanent Diaconate Division
If you are a man in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia considering a call to Holy Orders as a Permanent Deacon, please plan on attending an information night in Vianney Hall Lounge on Thursday, November 15th. Married men must attend with their wives. Preregistration is required. To register, contact the Permanent Diaconate Division, or call 610-664-2213.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Attention, Students in Grades 8 thru 12…
Saint Anselm Parish could use your help with various projects around the Church and School throughout the year. Your time of service will be applied to the “Community Service” requirements at your school. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call the ParishCenter, 215-637-3525, and leave your name and phone number. We understand that you won’t always be available when we call, but any time you have to offer will be greatly appreciated.
Our immediate need is for volunteers to help set up the Bazaar the week of November 11th. When you call to put your name on the volunteer list, please indicate your availability for either this particular event or future events.
Thank you in advance for the generous gift of your time and for your dedication to Saint Anselm Parish.
Lottery Tickets on Sale!
A $10 ticket gives you a chance to win every day of the month. When your ticket matches the PA Midday number, you win $50; when your ticket comes out boxed, you win $10.
To purchase a ticket, contact one of our sellers or stop at the ParishCenter.
WE NEED MORE SELLERS!
Sellers can earn a chance of winning a monthly prize of $150 for every ten tickets they sell. If you are interested, please stop at the ParishCenter or call 215-637-3525.
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Mass Schedule
Sunday, October 28
8:00 AMJohn & Margaret Mary Palermo
r/b John Palermo
10:00 AM Thomas Robinson, 17th Anniversary
r/b Natalie Robinson & Family
12:00 PMThe People of Saint Anselm Parish
7:00 PMThe Intentions of the Priest
Monday, October 29
6:30 AMMarie Schriver r/b Helen Umidi
8:30 AMMargaret Dzmelyk r/b Mary Beahr
Tuesday, October 30
6:30 AMCharles Kolla r/b The Schmeltzer Family
8:30 AMDanyelle Bevans
r/b Carl & Kris Brown & Family
Wednesday, October 31
6:30 AMPatrick J. McFadden
r/b Mr. & Mrs. Charles Robinson
8:30 AMDorothy & Bernard Green
r/b Joan Kubach & Family
5:00 PMBeverly L. Jennings r/b Her Family
Thursday, November 1
6:30 AMCharles O’Connor r/b Diane Quinn-Willauer
8:30 AMCrankshaw Price Families
r/b Catherine Crankshaw
7:00 PMJoseph Condo, Sr. r/b His Family
Friday, November 2
Masses: 6:30 & 8:30 AM
All Masses Celebrated in Church
8:30 AM Deceased Police & Firefighter Remembrance
Saturday, November 3
8:00 AMDeceased Members of The Legion of Mary
r/b The Legion of Mary
5:00 PMLola Aquilino r/b The Schaffner Family
Sunday, November 4
8:00 AMDeceased Members of
St. Anselm Memorial Society
10:00 AM Charles McQuillan
r/b Peggy McQuillan & Family
12:00 PMThe People of Saint Anselm Parish
7:00 PMThe Intentions of the Priest
Sunday Collection –October 21, 2012
Envelopes $10,741.50
Loose $ 423.97
Grade School Students $ 112.00
High School Students $ 24.00
Total $11,301.47
Second Collection – October 21, 2012
Mission Collection $ 1,740.00
Second Collection – November 4, 2012
Building & Grounds Collection
Pray For Our Sick…
Lorraine Apice, wife of Edward Apice
Dave Baldwin, son-in-law of Chris DiMezzo
Joe Briddock, friend of Diane & Charles Robinson
Jane I. Bruce, aunt of Loretta Chilton
John Carr, brother of Robert Carr
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
Madeline Cutuli, mother of Butch Cutuli
Pat Doherty, friend of Dennis Fitzgerald
Marie E. Druding, niece of Marie Druding
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
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
Joanne Holden, sister of Peg Lafferty
Catherine Hughes, friend of Theresa McKeown
Hughes Family, friends of Theresa McKeown
James, son of Marilyn
Ed Lafferty, husband of Peg Lafferty
Nicholas Lamina, son of Joseph & Carol Lamina
Cathy Lincul, friend of Donna Crane
Erin Martin, granddaughter of Tom & Anita Murphy
Jeanne McDonough, sister of Ann Grippo
James McKay, son of Dolores & Jim McKay
Jim McMahon, Jr., son of Rosemarie McMahon
John Meyer, husband of Barbara Meyer
Mike Naylon, friend of Staci McFadden
David O’Brien, relative of Debbie, Jimmy & Shawn
Marie Oakes O’Connor, sister of Terry Caimi
Bonnie Oldham, sister of Mary Ellen Lowery
Patrick O’Malley
Relatives of The Tarquin Pirolli Family
Frieda Pirolli, wife of Tarquin Pirolli
Betty Polisi, friend of Marlene McDermott
Art Rausch, husband of Judy Rausch
Joan Sample, mother of Craig Sample
Alan Sacilowski, husband of Amelia Sacilowski
Carol Schweibinz, cousin of Joan & Barney Marnell
Jane Tarde, mother of Mick Tarde
Betty Beck Tierney, sister of Rita Vaxner
Luke Trask, son of Michael & Denise Trask
Lisa Valente, sister of Staci McFadden
Walt Van Horn, brother-in-law of Bill Fitzgerald
Dorothy Wenclawiak, friend of Jim Salamon
Pray For OurDeceased…
Dominick Cipollini, husband of Elizabeth Cipollini
Helen Seum, sister-in-law of Claire Berk
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Weekly Schedule
Sunday, October 28
9:00 AMSCRIP Sales – Room B
10:00 AMCandidacy Mass-First Penance & Eucharist
10:00 AMLiturgy of the Word for Children (K-4)
12:00 PMLiturgy of the Word for Children (K-4)
1:00 PMPre Jordan – SpiritualityCenter
5:00 PMAA Meeting – Room B
Monday, October 29
9:00 AMExposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament
3:00 PMDivine Mercy Chaplet
6:30 PMAA Meeting – Room B
6:30 PMRosary & Benediction
6:30 PMLegion of Mary Mtg. – Spirituality Ctr.
6:45 PMHigh School Basketball Mtg. – Room A
7:00 PMCub Scouts – Parish Hall
Tuesday, October 30
9:15 AMSCRIP Sales – Room B
6:45 PMCCD Classes
7:00 PMPrayer Group – SpiritualityCenter
7:00 PMAA Meeting – Room B
Wednesday, October 31
6:00 PMAA Meeting – Room B
7:15 PMAA Meeting – Room B
Thursday, November 1
Feast of All Saints
10:00 AMSenior Citizens’ Brd. Mtg. – OLV
12:00 PMSenior Citizens’ General Mtg. – OLV
5:00 PMAA Meeting – Room B
6:30 PMSCRIP Sales – Room B
7:30 PMHistory Committee Mtg. – Room A
Friday, November 2
Feast of All Souls
8:30 AMDeceased Police, Firefighters &
Paramedic Remembrance (Mass)
6:30 PMMovie Night – SpiritualityCenter
6:30 PMAA Meeting – Room B
7:00 PMBlessed Margaret Fundraiser – OLV
Saturday, November 3
8:30 AMBreaking Open the Word
…Spirituality Ctr.
12:00 PMAA Meeting – Room B
4:30 PMSCRIP Sales – Room B
7:00 PMLadies’ Night Out – OLV
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
November 30 – December 2, 2012
Call 1-800-456-8330
or visit
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BLESSED MARGARET OF CASTELLO
DESIGNER BAG BINGO!
(featuring Coach & Vera Bradley Bags)
Friday, November 2, 2012
St. Anselm Gymnasium
Tickets are now available at the ParishCenter for an exciting night of Bingo. Join us at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM). Your $25.00 donation includes 15 games of Bingo, coffee and desserts. If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation, it will be gratefully accepted at the ParishCenter. All proceeds benefit Blessed MargaretHome for Crisis Pregnancies.
MOVIE NIGHT
IHMSpiritualityCenter
Friday, November 2, 2012
6:30 PM
Ever wonder where your favorite hymns came from? Join us for this month’s movie, Amazing Grace, which tells the incredible story of how hymn-writer John Newton became a key force in the quest to end the British slave trade. Directed by Michael Apted, this movie was named “a sweeping epic” by NBC. In less than two hours, it tells a captivating and historical tale. The movie will be shown on our big screen. Bring a friend and a snack!
Wedding
October 20, 2012
Patricia Stevens and John Neri
Baptisms
October 21, 2012
Brody John, son of Joseph & Shannon Cahill
Evelyn Veronica, daughter of Dennis & Melissa Hannigan
Addison Grace, daughter of Michael & Christine Myers
Julia Grace, daughter of David & Sandra Szczepkowski
Jacob Alan, son of Mark & Jodie Thomas
Vincentian Message…
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus asks Bartimaeus: “What do you want me to do for you?” And he answers, “Master, I want to see.” Let us ask Jesus for the grace to “see” our brothers and sisters who are poor and lonely.
Last month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent DePaul was able to bring God’s love and mercy to 25 families, providing $1,075 in food, $250 for utility and rent bills, etc. Thank you!
Thank you from the Society of St. Vincent dePaul!
“On behalf of the Society of St.Vincent dePaul, Philadelphia Council, please accept our sincere appreciation for your partnership in holding a Clothing Drive at your parish.
Your committed partnership in this outreach is such an importance to the Society and our thousands of local clients. Without the support of business partners such as yourself, needs would certainly go unfulfilled during the long winter months.
To the entire ‘Saint Anselm’ Family we thank you for your continued generosity! Together, we are truly a worldwide partnership of men and women-aware and involved in the service of the poor.”
Sincerely, Central Council
Theology on Tap Northeast
Young adults (21-35) are invited “Theology on Tap Northeast”. This is the last of the Monday evenings and will include casual eating, drinking, and faith-related discussion. Please come and bring a friend. This week’s topic is…
October 29th
Faithful Citizenship: Election 2012
Three Monkey’s Café
9645 James Street
7:30 PM
No cover charge; food/drink specials available.
Ladies of Saint Anselm…
CHRISTMAS CANDY SALE
Our Gertrude Hawk Candy Saleis underway. Orders may be submitted until Friday, November 9th and pick-up will be Wednesday, December 5th. Orders may be placed on line until December 15th (shipping charges apply). Additional brochures are available in the ParishCenter. CCD students who would like to participate may pick up a packet at the ParishCenter. There are all sorts of chocolates that make wonderful Christmas Gifts and Stocking Stuffers.
Mark your calendar…
CYO Outreach
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
St. Anselm Parish Hall
All CYO members, Grades 5 through 8 are encouraged to participate in our Outreach Projects. We meet for one hour and make small gifts for our shut-ins. We need your help making these gifts and we need your parents’ help with our Saturday deliveries. Join us Wednesday. For additional information, call Chrissy, 215-667-9900.