Dear Parishioners,

The 50th Anniversary of Saint Anselm School provides us with the opportunity to praise and thank God for the many blessings God has bestowed upon our school. Saint Anselm School has been blessed with the presence of the IHM Sisters and lay teachers whose Catholic faith and love for learning has been the vehicle through which children have been educated. Saint Anselm School has been blessed by parents who have chosen Catholic School Education for their children.

Historical records for Saint Anselm School note facts and figures. A history of Saint Anselm School, like the one following this letter, records the rapid growth and need for classrooms that marked the first fifteen years of Saint Anselm School. Yearbooks picture happenings and events which students, faculty, and parents experienced in a given academic year. What could never be written is the history for what has happened in the mind, heart, and soul of each student who ever attended school here. Our records note that over 30,000 children have attended Saint Anselm School. In each and every student who attended Saint Anselm School there is a history, a story that can be told about their educational experience here.

It has been said that, “To teach is to touch a life forever.” Academic subjects taught in Saint Anselm School have imparted knowledge causing minds and intellects to grow and expand. The solid elementary education offered by Saint Anselm School has been the foundation upon which many have been able to build upon with further education enabling them to develop the talents and skills which God had given them. Hearts have been nurtured in the hallowed walls of our schools. Character has been built. Souls, imbued with the living presence of the Holy Spirit, have been sanctified, graced and sent forth into the world to live life in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Throughout its 50 years, Saint Anselm School has educated students in an environment permeated with Gospel values.

May God be praised for all the good and marvelous growth that God enabled and empowered to happen in Saint Anselm School.

Happy Anniversary Saint Anselm School,Father Dunleavy

+J.M.J

A History of Saint Anselm School

Saint Anselm Parish was founded on June 6, 1962. Archbishop John Krol appointed Father Edmond Walsh to be the founding pastor. High on the list of priorities for the new parish was for a school to be built to provide Catholic education for the children.

On October 3, 1962, Archbishop Krol gave approval to engage Peter and Paul Getz as architects. (The present Church was meant to be a temporary church and converted into a gymnasium after a “permanent” church was built on the corner of Dunks Ferry Road and Belgreen Road.) On December 26, 1962 McCullough & Howard Co. were engaged for the construction of the School and Church building. The cost would be $551,488. Ground breaking for the school occurred on January 6, 1963.

For the first eighteen months, until Saint Anselm Church opened, Saint Anselm parishioners worshipped in the basement of Our Lady of Calvary Church. Saint Anselm’s 1200 children attended classes at Our Lady of Calvary, Saint Christopher, Saint Matthew, Saint Jerome and Saint Dominic Schools.

Before the school even opened with twenty classrooms, it was too small and a new addition was needed ASAP. On August 23, 1963, permission was given to contract with Slaw-Landis to make plans for an addition with fourteen classrooms. A week before the school opened the following announcement appeared in the Parish Bulletin: “Registration for our school has closed. We have just received permission to build an addition.” On December 9, 1963, McCullough-Howard Co., Inc. with its bid of $238,760 was engaged as the builder for the addition to the school. #1-016

Saint Anselm School opened on Friday, September 20, 1963, two days later than planned because of a labor dispute. Mother Winifred Marie, IHM the first principal, and a faculty of four other Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and sixteen lay teachers began classes for 1399 students. Note that 1399 students were assigned to 20 classrooms making the average classroom size 70 students. On the first day of school, because of torrential rain and mud, the children were brought into the unfinished church where they were assigned to their classrooms and teachers.

With the opening of Saint Anselm School in September 1963, busses were needed for Saint Anselm School children who were living in Normandy, Comly, Woodhaven, and Inglewood. Dominick Cipollini and his uncle owned and operated a school bus company, C&C Transportation Company. Father Walsh contracted them to bus Saint Anselm School children. Families paid a bus fee while the Parish paid $21 a day per bus for each of the five busses that were used.

When the school bells rang in September of 1964, the faculty had grown to include eight sisters and eighteen lay teachers. In June of 1965, summer vacations began with a school population of 1662. Enrollment in September increased to 1875 students. In 1968, Saint Anselm School had the second highest enrollment in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

In 1966, Saint Martha Parish was established. In 1967, Saint Martha Parish opened their school. While some of Saint Anselm students became members of Saint Martha Parish, there was still a need for more classrooms here. In 1969, the enrollment soared to 2050 students and forty faculty members, twenty-four of whom were IHM Sisters.

In the fall of 1968, Father Kowal began to address the overcrowding in the school by inviting Archdiocesan officials to visit Saint Anselm Parish and School.

On March 3, 1969, Father Kowal requested permission to build the School Annex. Permission was granted. On June 3, 1969, Peter and Paul Getz were hired as architects. On July 28, 1969, McCullough-Howard Co., Inc. were hired to build the Annex School building. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia agreed to loan $240,000 to Saint Anselm Parish. Groundbreaking for the Annex took place unceremoniously. The Annex School Building opened with nine classrooms in September 1970. Seventh and eighth grade students became the first occupants. In September 2006, the Annex School Building was no longer needed for classrooms. The entire school population could be housed in the main school.

During the 1969-1970 school year, the ballooning enrollment compelled Father Kowal to ask Saint Dominic School and Saint Martha School for classroom space until the Annex School was completed. Three fifth grade classes were bused to Saint Martha School while one fifth grade class attended Saint Dominic School.

Although there were thirty-four classrooms in the main school plus an additional nine classrooms in the Annex School building, more classrooms were still needed. In 1972 it was again necessary to make some decisions regarding the lack of classroom space. By September of 1972, the school faculty consisted of twenty-one sisters, thirty-one lay teachers, a full time librarian, speech teacher and counselor. The enrollment had jumped to 2200 students. It was at that time that the fourth grade was bused to Holy Providence School, (Mercedes Hall), the only remaining building of what was once the complex that made up Holy Providence School. Holy Providence School was once a boarding school for black children operated by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament on the grounds of their Motherhouse. Fourth grade students continued to attend class at Holy Providence School until the close of the school year in 1979. Beginning in September 1979, all children would attend classes in Saint Anselm School buildings.

By 1980, the parish had taken root and the school population had stabilized. However, the rapid growth and expansion had left a large debt. A debt of $705,000 needed to be paid. Recognizing that $200,000 of that debt was due to educational expenses, the finance committee established the first tuition policy. Each family would be asked to pay $150 per child not to exceed $300. Additionally, they were to pledge $7.00 a week in the Sunday collection.

Throughout its first fifty years, Saint Anselm Parish had always been comprised of about 3000 families. In 1988, the total number of parishioners was 12,953. In 2012, the total number of parishioners was 8,192. What changed during these years was the number of school age children. Houses and families which were once homes for

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two, four, six children, etc. had become empty nests. In 1971, there were 2200 children in grades one through eight. This significant demographic change in the school age population was reflected in the declining enrollment in Saint Anselm School.

During the 2013-2014 50th Anniversary year of Saint Anselm School, there are 326 children in grades one through eight, plus 28 Kindergarten students, plus 28 Pre K 4 year old students. During the 2013-2014 academic year, there are 219 students enrolled in CCD Levels 1 thru 7.

Principals – Saint Anselm SchoolPrincipals – Saint Anselm SchoolMother Winifred Marie, IHMMother Winifred Marie, IHM 1963 – 19691963 – 1969Sister Marie Jean, IHMSister Marie Jean, IHM 1969 – 19711969 – 1971Sister Anita Miriam, IHMSister Anita Miriam, IHM 1971 – 19761971 – 1976Sister Maria Auxilia, IHMSister Maria Auxilia, IHM 1976 – 19791976 – 1979Sister Joseph Regina, IHMSister Joseph Regina, IHM 1979 – 19841979 – 1984Sister Helen Marita, IHMSister Helen Marita, IHM 1984 – 19851984 – 1985Sister M. Eloise Gallagher, IHMSister M. Eloise Gallagher, IHM 1985 – 19901985 – 1990Sister M. Seraphine Livolsi, IHMSister M. Seraphine Livolsi, IHM 1990 – 20001990 – 2000Sister Honora Marie Johnson IHMSister Honora Marie Johnson IHM 2000 – 20012000 – 2001Mrs. Geraldine MurphyMrs. Geraldine Murphy 2001 - Present2001 - Present

******************************************************************************************************************************In Saint Anselm School, we believe that:

Catholic education illuminates and enriches a student’s knowledge of God, life, and culture.

By living and learning in a faith community, students become caring and concerned members of the whole human family.

Catholic education, through prayer, worship, and social action, helps young people grow in service to God, Church, the community, and one another.

High expectations with attainable goals combined with a positive caring environment challenge students to reach their individual potential.

Every student is unique and has inherent worth which must be developed in different ways and at different times.

School is part of a lifelong learning process leading to new knowledge and personal growth.

School shares responsibility and partnership with the family, the parish, and the faculty and administration who are invested in Catholic education.

The use of the Discipline With Purpose Program in our school provides a foundation for the development of knowledge, life skills, and abilities that enable students to make informed and responsible choices in life.

Self-esteem is an integral part of every student’s development so the faculty and administration show by example that each student is loved and is a loving person with dignity and worth.

A safe and nurturing environment facilitates ethical, social, moral, emotional, and intellectual growth in our students.

Respect and acceptance of cultural diversity are essential in order to prepare our students for the world in which they will live and work.

Commitment to continuous improvement and willingness to change by the faculty and administration are essential in maintaining the quality of education in our school.

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+ PREPARING YOURSELF FOR A GRACE-FILL ED LENT +

CREATE YOUR OWN LENTEN PROGRAMPrayer + Fasting + Almsgiving (Works of Charity)

Traditionally, a good Lenten program consists of doing some form of prayer, fasting, almsgiving (work of charity) on each and every day of Lent. To prepare for Lent and before deciding on what prayer, fasting, and almsgiving you will do, spend some quiet time in prayer and ask the Holy Spirit to help you identify where you need new life (Easter) to flower, spring within you this year. Take a close look at your life and ask the Holy Spirit to help you see what is weak, defective, and sinful in you. Aware of this, choose some form of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving (work of charity) to do each day of Lent. Your Lenten program will be the means through which God will be at work healing, forgiving, restoring, and making right whatever has become weak, defective or sinful in you. Through your Lenten discipline of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving (work of charity) God’s grace will enable new love, faith and goodness to come to life in you.

Parish opportunities for prayer, fasting and almsgiving are listed below.

WOODCHIPSTo remind you to be faithful to your Lenten program of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving,

woodchips will be distributed next Sunday. Keep the woodchip in your pocket or someplace where you can see it every day. On the Wednesday of Holy Week, there will be an evening prayer service during which the woodchips will be nailed to the cross.

Being made of wood, the woodchips remind us of the wooden cross of Christ. The cross was heavy and difficult for Jesus to carry but he willingly did so in order that forgiveness of sin and new life would be possible. Our Lenten program of prayer, fasting and almsgiving for forty days of Lent may be hard and difficult but believe that, in it, Jesus will be at work causing Easter and new life to happen within you.

+ PRAYER +

Ash Wednesday: Masses - 6:30 AM (Church) 8:30 AM 7:00 PM Ashes will be distributed during the Masses

Prayer Service & Ashes 11:30 AM 4:00 PM

Daily Masses: 6:30 AM (Chapel) & 8:30 AM (Church) Monday thru Friday8:00 AM Saturday

Confessions: Saturdays 3:30 – 4:30 PMParish Communal Lenten Penance Service – Monday, April 14, 7:00 PM

Stations of the Cross: 7:00 PM Friday evenings: March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 181:00 PM School Thursdays March 6, 20; Friday, March 14

Wednesday, March 26

Eucharistic Adoration: Mondays 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM – IHM Chapel – Spirituality Center

Benediction Mondays 6:50 PM – IHM Chapel

Rosary Monday thru Friday – 8:00 AM; Monday evenings – 6:30 PM (Chapel); Saturday – 7:30 AM

Divine Mercy Mondays 3:00 PM – IHM Chapel

Miraculous Medal Novena Saturday Mornings following the 8:00 AM Mass

Church Visit & Prayer Church is opened daily (Monday – Friday) for prayer from 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM.

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+ FASTING +

Fasting and external penitential practices are accompanied by an inner attitude of conversion. One goes without food and applies physical discipline to “chastise one’s own soul” (Lev. 16:31), to humble oneself before God (Dan. 9:3) and/or to prepare oneself for an encounter with God.

The Church urges all Catholics to voluntarily choose acts of penance on all days of Lent. The minimal obligations are: Ash Wednesday & Good Friday: days of fast and abstinence

Fridays in Lent: days of abstinence

Fasting: all Catholics over 18 years and under 59 years. Abstinence: all over 14 years

Fasting, an ancient practice common to all world religions is a proven way to awaken the spiritual senses in a body dulled by satisfaction. Voluntary fasting, even for short periods, reminds us that hunger is not an idea but a visceral assault on our most basic human instinct to survive. Wealth, it has been said, “is the power to eat” whenever and whatever you wish. Fasting interrupts this security momentarily and brings us into solidarity with those millions who fast involuntarily in a world where feast and famine are neighbors, often in the same city. Fasting reminds the strong that hunger and poverty are the worst forms of violence against the weak, an insult to human dignity and an affront to basic fairness in our world.

For Christians, a real Lenten fast this year is a chance to recover spiritual resources that have lain fallow and unused. Prayer and fasting are good for the body and soul, and offer a chance to recapture the meaning of Jesus’ words, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied”.

+ ALMSGIVING (Works of Charity) +

To sacrifice – to do without so that others may have – is the spirit at the core of Christian sacrifice. Jesus sacrificed his life that we might have the fullness of life. The poor or people in need could use those extra coins or dollars that are saved because of a light meal or candy-less day or tobacco-free or alcohol-free Lent. Poor boxes are located at the entrances inside the Church. Monies received in the Poor Box are used by our Saint Vincent de Paul Society which responds to the needs of people in our community.

Lenten Coin Folders: Monies saved through Lenten sacrifice may be placed in the Lenten Coin Folders. This money will benefit Saint Anselm School. Parishioners are asked to designate their Lenten sacrifice monies to our school.

Poor boxes : Monies received in the Poor Box are used by our Saint Vincent de Paul Society which responds to the needs of people in our community.

Catholic Charities Appeal: Your generous, sacrificial gift to the 2014 Catholic Charities Appeal will support the Catholic Church’s commitment to the poor, needy, and vulnerable in our midst.

Look what is being offered for your spiritual enrichment!

Breaking Open the Word (Bible Study) Parish Library 40 Hours Reflection & Discussion Videos March 9, 10, 11 on the current week’s Books (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) Sunday readings may be borrowed. Evening Service

Saturday Mornings 8:30 AM Open after all 7:00 PM Spirituality Center or CCD Room weekend Masses.

40 Hours – Eucharistic ExpositionSunday – Monday – Tuesday March 9, 10, 11

Our Annual 40 Hours Eucharistic Exposition will be held next week. The Eucharist will be in Exposition from 9:00 AM until the Evening Prayer Service beginning at 7:00 PM. The Homilist for the evening prayer service will be: Father Michael Speziale who teaches at Archbishop Ryan High School.

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Lenten ADULT FAITH FORMATION20th Century Saints

Are you looking to do a little something extra for Lent? Join Father Friel as we explore the lives & impact of some of the greatest saints of modern times:

Wednesday, March 19th Pier Giorgio Frassati, Andre Bessette, & Maximilian KolbeMonday, March 24th Teresa Benedicta, Katherine Drexel, & GiannaTuesday, April 1st Padre Pio, Josemaría Escrivá, & Teresa of CalcuttaThursday, April 10th Saints of the 21st Century

A Survey of the Not-Yet-Canonized Likely Saints of the Future!

We will meet at 7 PM in the Spirituality Center. Come once, twice, or every week!

 MANUP PHILLY

*****Highly Recommended*****Men’s Spirituality Conference

Saturday, March 15th St. Joseph University

Hagen ArenaTickets - $50 (includes lunch)

Special student rate of $25 for middle school, high school and university students!

The men of our parish are invited to join Catholic Men throughout the Archdiocese for this annual Conference. Join us for an inspiring time of faith and sharing. For additional information, or to register, please visit the website at www.manupphilly.com

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Mass ScheduleSunday, March 2

8:00 AM Deceased Members of St. Anselm Memorial Society \

10:00 AM The People of St. Anselm Parish12:00 PM St. Anselm School, 50th Anniversary

Monday, March 3 6:30 AM Rose Brock r/b Bill Stabler 8:30 AM Msgr. Raymond Teller, 17th Anniversary

Tuesday, March 4 6:30 AM James Kilcur r/b Carl & Eileen Hiller 8:30 AM Rev. Joseph Bowen r/b Ceil Brown

Wednesday, March 5 6:30 AM Carl Hiller, III r/b Mom, Dad, Terry & Katie 8:30 AM Louis F. Panepresso r/b His Wife & Family 7:00 PM Robert Griess r/b Rita Fritz

Thursday, March 6 6:30 AM 8:30 AM Marie Amato r/b Marianne Amato

Friday, March 7 6:30 AM 8:30 AM Francis Vera r/b Luis Vera

Saturday, March 8 8:00 AM Raymond Buber r/b Kathy Brett 5:00 PM George Fudala

r/b Donna Boothman & Family

Sunday, March 9 8:00 AM Veronica Tevis r/b Joe & Maggi Tevis10:00 AM The People of St. Anselm Parish12:00 PM Irene Kolos r/b Jim & Janet Anderson

Sunday Collection – February 23, 2014

Envelopes $12,428.00 Loose $ 344.47 Grade School Students $ 62.00 High School Students $ 31.00

Total $12,865.47

Second Collection – February 23, 2014

Care of Aging & Infirm Priests $ 2,538.00

Second Collection Today

Building & Grounds

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Pray For Our Sick… Master Sgt. John Agger son of John & Maureen AggerLorraine Apice, wife of Edward ApiceDave Baldwin, son-in-law of Chris DiMezzoJen Barr, daughter-in-law of Margie & Jerry BarrHarry Brecker, husband of Peg BreckerPeggy Ann Brecker, daughter of Harry & Peg BreckerJohn Bradley, husband of Doris BradleyIan Butterly, friend of Beverly GeistTina Calderaro, friend of Kathy ZaremskiJohn Carr, brother of Robert CarrMargaret & Mark Citrino Rachelle Crume, niece of Ann FinocchiaroMichael DiMauro, brother of Carmella MorrisFreda Dolhansky, wife of Bill DolhanskyJoey Dougherty, brother of Debbie PerusoMary Dormans, mother-in-law of Thomas HofstaedterBill Eckert, husband of Barbara EckertRalph Gariano, husband of Helene GarianoCassy Giardina, aunt of Melissa Freer & Bob DoughertyNicki Goodwin, friend of Bill & Lauren LoveCathy Grebe, wife of Larry GrebeCarol Grimes, mother of Melissa Baker MooreMichelle Hannigan, friend of Maddie SeigerEd Lafferty, husband of Peg LaffertyNicholas Lamina, son of Joseph & Carol LaminaJohn Leonetti, husband of Diane LeonettiMarie Macready, mother of Joyce MacreadyErin Martin, granddaughter of Tom & Anita MurphyNora Mastyl, sister of Kathy NiceJeanne McDonough, aunt of Ann GrippoBernice & Larry McElwain, friends of Joseph MelnykMickey Melnyk, wife of Joe MelnykDan Nugent, relative of Denise McReynoldsBonnie Oldham, sister of Mary Ellen LoweryMaggie Oleszczyk, sister of Kathy ZaremskiDorothy Pembroke, mother of James PembrokeMarc Petrasso, friend of Denise McReynoldsJake Phillips, cousin of Ann FinocchiaroRelatives of The Tarquin Pirolli FamilyArt Rausch, husband of Judy RauschMike Roman, husband of Joan RomanJean Schwartz, friend of Trudy FisherMarion Smith, wife of Walter SmithMargaret Sweeney, niece of Beverly GeistBetty Beck Tierney, sister of Rita VaxnerBud Triebl, father of Richard TrieblDorothy Walsh, mother of Marge WalshEdward Woehlcke, husband of Donna Woehlcke

Pray For Our Deceased… Marilyn Konieczny, mother of John Konieczny

Baptism

February 23, 2014

Melanie Rose, daughter of Juan Fernandez and Marilyn Rodriguez

Weekly ScheduleSunday, March 2

9:00 AM SCRIP Sales – Room B 10:00 AM Liturgy of the Word for Children (K-4) 12:00 PM 50th Anniversary Mass

St. Anselm School Followed by a luncheon & Open House

5:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B

Monday, March 3 9:00 AM Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament 1:00 PM First Penance Party – Parish Hall 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:30 PM Rosary & Benediction – Chapel 6:30 PM AA Meeting – Room B 7:00 PM Cub Scouts’ Mtg. – Parish Hall 7:00 PM CYO Board Meeting – OLV 7:00 PM Legion of Mary – Spirituality Center

Tuesday, March 4 9:15 AM SCRIP Sales – Room B 2:30 PM Mass – Delaware Valley Veteran’s Home 6:45 PM CCD Classes 7:00 PM Prayer Group 7:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B 7:30 PM Ladies’ of St. Anselm General Mtg.

…Parish Hall 8:15 PM CCD Faculty Meeting

Wednesday, March 5Ash Wednesday

Masses 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM 11:30 AM Prayer Service – Distribution of Ashes 4:00 PM Prayer Service – Distribution of Ashes 6:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B 6:30 PM St. Vincent DePaul Mtg. – Spirituality Ctr. 7:15 PM AA Meeting – Room B

Thursday, March 6 12:00 PM Senior Citizens’ Meeting – OLV 1:00 PM Stations of the Cross – Grades 5-8 5:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B 6:30 PM SCRIP Sales – Room B 7:00 PM Pastoral Council Mtg. – Spirituality Ctr. 7:00 PM Boy Scouts’ Mtg. – Parish Hall 7:00 PM Choir Practice – Music Room

Friday, March 7 6:30 PM AA Meeting – Room B 6:30 PM Movie Night – Spirituality Ctr. 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross

Saturday, March 8

8:30 AM Breaking Open the Word – CCD Room 9:00 AM Pre-Cana – Spirituality Ctr. 12:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B 4:30 PM SCRIP Sales – Room B 7:00 PM Night at the Races – Parish Hall

First Friday Movie NightFriday, March 7th @ 6:30 PM

IHM Spirituality Center

Starring John Wayne & Maureen O’Hara, The Quiet Man tells the story of former fighter Sean Thornton, whose brother-in-law tests his cool. The first American feature to be filmed in Ireland’s picturesque countryside, this classic tale is thoroughly imbued with the Celtic spirit.

The movie will be shown on our big screen in the IHM Spirituality Center. Come enjoy this fun film!

STEUBENVILLE TRIP

All high school age youth (current 8th

graders through graduating seniors) are invited to join us for our 7th 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 with a $50.00 deposit (checks payable to “St. Anselm Youth”). If you would like to sponsor (or partially sponsor) a student, please contact Father Friel.

Dates: June 20-22, 2014Cost: $185 (all inclusive)

Ladies of Saint Anselm General MeetingTuesday, March 4, 2014 @ 7:30 PM

We will meet in the Parish Hall on the first Tuesday this month!

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Saint Anselm Home & School presents…

NIGHT AT THE RACES!Saturday, March 8, 2014

7:00 PM – 11:00 PMIndividual tickets - $15.00

2 Tickets - $25.00Reserved table of 10 - $100.00

Horses are $10.00 eachPrice includes food, beer, wine & soda.

There will be horse races, card games & games of chance!

Tickets & horses may be purchased at the Parish Center or you may call Rose, 215-605-7133 or

Jim, 267-304-5656.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE!

CYO Ice Skating

This event, originally scheduled for Sunday, February 9th has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 9th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. If you have purchased tickets and are unable to attend on March 9th, please call Jennifer, 267-980-8237. Tickets will be available until March 5th. The price is $10.00 each (includes skate rental).

Ladies of Saint AnselmEaster Candy Sale!

Our annual Candy Sale is underway. Brochures have been distributed to our school students. Additional brochures are available in the Parish Center. Orders, with payment, are due by Thursday, March 13th. Pick-up will be Wednesday, April 9th between 3:00 & 6:00 PM in Room A. Thank you for your continued support!

Vincentian Message…

Jesus tells us that our heavenly Father knows all that we need, and so we need to let tomorrow take care of itself as today has troubles enough of its own.

In the month of January, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent DePaul was able to assist 32 families, providing $1,325 in food, and $1,553 for utility and rent bills, etc. Thank you.

“Celtic Spirituality”March 7-9, 2014

Mother Boniface Spirituality Center

Join us at 3501 Solly Avenue for a weekend retreat. Carmel Boyle, an Irish singer, recording artist and retreat presenter will invite us to pray with Celtic themes through song and reflections. This symbolic pilgrimage will visit the sacred places of your soul’s journey as we reflect on the inspiration of St. Patrick and St. Bridget in the company of the Trinity. The fee is $160 (includes a $40.00 non-refundable deposit). Please call 267-350-1830 or 267-350-1831 for more information or to register.

“Rachel’s Vineyard is at the Heart of the Church”March 7, 8 & 9th

Rachel’s Vineyard retreats are for anyone hurting from the spiritual and emotional pain of an abortion. The weekend will help you experience the mercy and compassion of God; grieve your loss; and forgive yourself and others.

The retreat is at the Spirituality Center in Frazer, PA. Call 215-906-6337. All contacts are confidential.

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ACADEMY SABRES ST. PATTY’S SOCIAL

Maltese Room2049 Bristol Pike

Saturday, March 15th

8:00 PM – Midnight$35.00 per person

(Must be 21 to attend)Ticket price includes open bar, full dinner

buffet, dessert & DJCall Margie Caputo, 267-265-4333 for tickets.

ARCHBISHOP RYAN NEEDS HOST FAMILIES!

 Host families are needed for several international students who would like to attend Archbishop Ryan Catholic High School for the upcoming semester.  These F-1 visa students speak English, have medical insurance, and have their own pocket money for personal expenses.  Host families provide room and board and receive a generous monthly hosting stipend.  For more information, please contact Lydia Colarusso at 610-428-7824.

 

Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage!The Retrouvaille Marriage Program offers help for struggling marriages. It gives you the chance to rediscover yourself and your spouse. Tens of thousands of couples headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages by attending a Retrouvaille weekend and the six post sessions that follow it. Retrouvaille is not just a social gathering or series of seminars, but rather a way to rediscover and rekindle the loving relationship in your marriage.

The next program begins on the weekend of April 25-27 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to register for the upcoming weekend, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

LIFE LINE SCREENING

 Do you know how to recognize the warning signs of a stroke? If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the below symptoms, call 911 right away. It is important to seek medical treatment immediately.

·         Sudden Numbness ·         Difficulty Speaking·         Severe Dizziness·         Loss of Coordination·         Sudden Loss of Vision·         Sudden Intense Headache·         Brief Loss of Consciousness

Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package, which includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation.  In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.  In addition, please take just three minutes to learn more about Life Line Screening by watching this short three-minute video: http://www.lifelinescreeningblog.com/introduction/

 

Breaking Open the Sunday Scripture

Resumes March 8th

…will be renewed Saturday morning, March 8th

following the 8:00 AM Saturday Morning Mass.

We will meet CCD Room (future meetings will be in the Spirituality Center). Father John Fitzgerald is looking forward to seeing and sharing with you once again the Word of God.

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Saint Anselm Church12670 Dunks Ferry RoadPhiladelphia, PA 19154

Parish Center SchoolPhone 215-637-3525 215-632-1133

Fax 215-637-4915 215-632-3264Parish Website: www.stanselmparish.orgSchool Website:http://teacherweb.com/PA/SaintAnselmSchool/SchoolHomePage

MASS SCHEDULEWeekend

Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00; 10:00 AM; 12:00 Noon

Weekday

6:30 AM & 8:30 AM Monday thru Friday8:00 AM Saturday

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time2 March 2014

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 STAFFReverend Thomas J. Dunleavy.……………..Pastor.…………….....ext. #11…………..father.dunleavy@stanselmparish.comReverend David M. Friel.…………………....Parochial Vicar……..ext. #14…………..father.friel@stanselmparish.comReverend John E. Fitzgerald ……………….Resident……………...ext. #23…………..father.fitzgerald@stanselmparish.comDeacon Gerald J. Whartenby ………………Pastoral Associate......ext. #12…………..deacon.whartenby@stanselmparish.comDeacon Dennis P. Warner.…………………..Pastoral Associate…..ext. #17…………..deacon.warner@ stanselmparish.comMrs. Geraldine Murphy……………………..Principal………………………………….gmurphy@stanselmparish.comMrs. Diane Leonetti..………………………..Director of Music…...ext. #29…………...dleonetti@ stanselmparish.comMr. Dennis Mueller..………………………...Religious Education...ext. #15…………..dmueller@ stanselmparish.comMrs. Theresa Grillo..………………………...Business Manager..…ext. #13…………..tgrillo@ stanselmparish.comMrs. Kathleen Zaremski..…………………...Parish Secretary…….ext. #16…………..kzaremski@stanselmparish.comMrs. Joanne Jackson………………………...Receptionist………….ext. #10.………....jjackson@ stanselmparish.comMrs. Ronnie Harkins ………………………..Receptionist….............ext. #10….……...rharkins@ stanselmparish.com

BAPTISMSBaptisms are every Sunday at 1:00 PM. Parents are askedBaptisms are every Sunday at 1:00 PM. Parents are asked to call the Parish Center and speak with the Priest orto call the Parish Center and speak with the Priest or Deacon who is on call and who will assist them inDeacon who is on call and who will assist them in registering their child for Baptism. The Church assists theregistering their child for Baptism. The Church assists the parents by offering instruction on the meaning,parents by offering instruction on the meaning, importance, and responsibilities of the sacrament ofimportance, and responsibilities of the sacrament of Baptism. A Pre-Jordan Baptismal Program for helpingBaptism. A Pre-Jordan Baptismal Program for helping

parents prepare for the spiritual birth of their child is heldparents prepare for the spiritual birth of their child is held on the fourth Sunday of the month in the Spiritualityon the fourth Sunday of the month in the Spirituality Center following the Noon Mass. Center following the Noon Mass.

WEDDINGSWEDDINGSCouples planning to marry are asked to contact a Parish priest to make arrangements for a wedding.

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CONFESSION SCHEDULESaturdays 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 Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM Friday Miraculous Medal Novena 8:00 AM Mass Saturday Breaking Open the Word 8:30 AM Saturday