50th Anniversary – Saint Anselm Church
November 2012
+ Honoring our Deceased Parishioners +
for
their Legacy & Contribution
To
Saint Anselm Parish
Saint Anselm Church
Phone
Fax
12670 Dunks Ferry Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Parish Center
School
215-637-3525
215-632-1133
215-637-4915
215-632-3264
Parish Website:
http://www.stanselmparish.com
School Website:
http://teacherweb.com/PA/SaintAnselmSchool/SchoolHomePage
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Thomas J. Dunleavy
Rev. David M. Friel
Rev. John E. Fitzgerald
Deacon Gerald J. Whartenby
Deacon Dennis P. Warner
Mrs. Geraldine Murphy
Mrs. Diane Leonetti
Mr. Dennis Mueller
Pastor
Parochial Vicar
Resident
Pastoral Associate
Pastoral Associate
Principal – School
Director of Music
CCD Coordinator
MASS SCHEDULE
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
30 October 2011
PARISH CENTER HOURS
Monday thru Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Weekend
Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 Noon,
7:00 PM
Weekday
Monday: 8:30 AM & 5:00 PM Vigil
Tuesday: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 7:00 PM
Wednesday – 6:30 AM (Chapel), 8:30 AM, 7:30 PM
Thursday – Friday
6:30 AM (Chapel) & 8:30 AM (Church)
Saturday – 8:00 AM
DEVOTIONS
Rosary
Divine Mercy
Eucharistic Exposition
Benediction
Legion of Mary
Charismatic Prayer Mtg.
Miraculous Medal Novena
8:00 AM Daily
6:30 PM Monday
3:00 PM Monday
(Chapel)
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Monday (Chapel)
6:50 PM Monday
(Chapel)
7:00 PM Monday
7:30 PM Tuesday
8:00 AM Mass Saturday
CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Saturdays
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Anytime by Appointment
WEDDINGS
Couples planning to marry are asked to contact a Parish
priest to make arrangements for a wedding.
COLLECTABLES
Non-perishable food for the needy is collected the 3rd
Sunday of each month.
Please save the following and place in containers in the
Church vestibule:
Box Tops for Education
Campbell Soup Labels
Tabs from Aluminum Cans
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 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.
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50th Anniversary – Saint Anselm Church
“Companions on the Journey”
For 50 years, people have come from various neighborhoods in Philadelphia and elsewhere and
moved into Saint Anselm Parish with its neighborhoods of Parkwood Manor, Rambler Park, Latham Place and
Inglewood. Saint Anselm Parish has been the place where people have formed relationships and have become
companions to one another.
Our 50th Anniversary Year calls us to celebrate and give thanks to God for the blessings the people
of Saint Anselm Parish have been given throughout the history of our Parish. Many, many, many people have
shared the blessings of their time, talent, and treasure and in doing so have enabled Saint Anselm Parish to be a
good parish fulfilling its mission. The month of November provides us with the opportunity to bring to mind our
deceased parishioners. Throughout Saint Anselm’s 50th November as a Parish, let us Honor our Deceased
Parishioners for their legacy and contribution. Presently, we are reaping the harvest of what our deceased
parishioners have sown years ago.
On June 6, 1962, 935 families became the founding families of Saint Anselm Parish. They answered
the call to become a community of faith; to gather for Sunday Mass; to build; to provide a school, an addition to
the school, a third addition, and another school building; to bring Parish organizations to life; to teach, to minister,
to coach, etc., etc., etc….. Many of those who were here in the 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s, and even 2,000’s have
died and have gone before us to the other side of life. Before dying, however, so many deceased parishioners
contributed to the vitality and well being of this Church. Let us honor them for their legacy and contribution
throughout this month of November.
+ Honoring our Deceased Parishioners +
for their Legacy & Contribution
Naming Deceased Parishioners & their contribution: Please help us identify Deceased Parishioners who
by their presence or ministry or involvement or witness or Catholic living contributed to the life and well
being of Saint Anselm Parish. Please write their name, birth year and year of death on front of the form
provided in the pews; e.g.
(1st line): John Doe
(2nd line): 1912 – 1987. On back of the form
provided, identify their contribution(s) e.g. Devoted Mother (Father); faithful Catholic; holy
woman/man; coach; teacher; Carnival worker; Benefactor; Lector (or other Liturgical Minister);
Officer/Member of ________ (name organization); Volunteer, etc., etc., etc…..
Place the form on the table set up along the pews at the break in the Church
Artistic Imagery
Crowns: In 2 Timothy 4:6, St. Paul speaks about his approaching death and how he has run the
race, competed well, lived a life of faith in accord with the Gospel and says “a merited
crown awaits me.” What Paul says of himself, can be said of our deceased parishioners
whose memory we honor. A merited crown awaited them in heaven.
The Thanksgiving Cornucopia: The cornucopia is a symbol of abundance. The cornucopia is
used at Thanksgiving as a symbol for blessings and a fruitful harvest. We use the
cornucopia in the display to honor our deceased parishioners to express our
thanksgiving to God for the blessings they have been to Saint Anselm Parish and for the
abundant harvest they have made possible.
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All Souls Day – Wednesday, November 2nd
Dear Parishioners,
Masses: 6:30 AM (Church)
8:30 AM
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.
All Saints Day – Tuesday, November 1
Masses will be at 5:00 PM Vigil (Monday)
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.
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7:30 PM
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 Parish Center.
A
commemoration of these people will be done during
the 8:30 AM Mass on Wednesday, November 2nd.
Special Mass for our Deceased Parishioners &
your Deceased Loved Ones
A special Mass will be offered on Wednesday
evening (November 2nd) at 7:30 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.
Memorials around Saint Anselm Properties
Our 50th Anniversary calls us to remember
the Memorials that were made at various times in
our history when there was construction or
refurbishing. As you pass thru our buildings during
November, please pause at the Memorials and say a
prayer for those who are named. The Memorials can
be found in the:
Church:
+ under each stained glass Window
+ Statues
+ on the Memorial Boards:
between the Confessionals;
near window at the Crying Room;
the side of Fr. Friel’s Confessional
+ under each stained glass window in
the Priests’ sacristy
Parish Center – built in 1987:
+ on the Memorial Board in Hallway
+ on the back of each Office Door
Our Lady of Victory Hall – built in 1995
+ on the Memorial Boards on either side of
the stage
I.H.M. Spirituality Center; Immaculate Heart of
Mary Chapel; Rectory – remodeling of the
former Convent in 2006
+ in the Memory Book mounted on the wall
in the Cana Room;
+ on the Plaque in the Chapel;
+ under each stained glass window.
Announced Mass Intentions 2012
Beginning Wednesday, November 2nd
9:00 – 11:00 AM Church Hall
after 11:00 AM Parish Center
We will follow the procedures as in previous years.
So that
+ the opportunity to arrange for Announced Mass
Intentions may be available to more people
+ people who are homebound
+ people who are working and are not able to be
here on Wednesday, November 2nd at 9:00 AM,
there will be a limit of three requests per family and,
of the three requests, the person will be limited to
only one request for a Saturday evening or Sunday
Mass Intention.
This limit will last from Wednesday,
November 2nd until Monday, November 21st. During
this time, the homebound and people who work may
come to the Parish Center and arrange for Mass
Intentions.
Beginning on Monday, November 21st, any
person who already has arranged for three Mass
Intentions may request more weekday Mass
Intentions if they wish.
Please limit each Intention to one name unless
it is for a deceased couple or for the Deceased
Members of “The Doe Family”.
Candidacy for 1st Confession & 1st Communion
This weekend during the 10:00 AM Liturgy,
41 students in our CCD Program and 29 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.
The children will be presented with a
placemat which artistically expresses the way that
they will follow the lead of Jesus. The placemat was
drawn by Cara D’Angelo, one of our Parishioners
who is in her college freshman year. Thank you,
Cara, for sharing your artistic talent.
Please remember our children and their
parents in prayer.
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. You will
be receiving an envelope in the mail. Please mail
your contribution to the seminary. There will not be
a second collection here.
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.
God Bless You,
Father Dunleavy
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The New Roman Missal
Beginning with the 1st Sunday of Advent
(November 27th) Catholic churches throughout the
United States will begin using the 3rd Edition of the
Roman Missal
This Week’s Focus:
Invitation to Holy Communion
“Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter
under my roof.”
These words are taken directly from the
Gospel of Luke and recount the humility of the
centurion who asked Christ to heal his sick servant.
At every Mass, we take these words upon our
own lips as we prepare for Christ to enter into the
home of our hearts in Holy Communion. This is a
constant reminder that we have become the Temple
of the Holy Spirit and that the Lord has come to
dwell within us.
There is certainly nothing we can do to make
ourselves worthy of this great gift. Yet, there is
someone who has the power to make us worthy.
“Only say the word and my soul shall be
healed.” Christ has the power to render us worthy
for His divine indwelling. Our souls can only be made
worthy by the forgiveness available to us because of
Christ.
In order that we may gain the greatest benefit
from our participation in the Eucharistic offering, we
must be sure that we are properly disposed. For this
reason, whenever we have fallen from the state of
grace through mortal sin, we must present ourselves
for sacramental Confession so that Christ can “say
the word” to heal and forgive our souls. Nothing we
can do can take away the stain of sin: this is the work
of Christ that we celebrate in the Sacraments of the
Church.
Allowing Him to say the healing words of
forgiveness opens our hearts to receive the grace that
makes us holy and gives us hope that we will become
like the “blessed … called to the supper of the
Lamb.”
Saint Anselm All Star
Betty Vernalis
Betty and her husband, Ed, were born in
Luzerne, PA, just outside Wilkes Barre. They
married in 1964 and moved to St. Martin of
Tours Parish. In 1969, Betty and her family
moved into St. Anselm Parish. Their two
daughters attended St. Anselm School and
Nazareth Academy. Susan currently resides in
Virginia; Christine lives in Minnesota. Betty
makes several trips a year to visit her two
grandchildren in Minnesota.
Betty has been a dependable and hardworking
volunteer over the years with our Million Dollar
Adventure, the Ladies of St. Anselm (Bid & Buy,
Candy Sales, Bingo, Christmas Bazaar, etc.), and
lends her expertise in the kitchen during our
Carnival. She is currently Treasurer for the
Ladies of Saint Anselm and, for the last five
years, has run their New York Trip to see a
Broadway Show and dinner. And, if you would
like to purchase a Saint Anselm Lottery Ticket,
she sells them too!
Betty has found inspiration from many of the
priests over the years, from Father Kowal to
Father Dunleavy. She has always felt that there
is a great deal of support from the lay faculty
and the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
when they were here.
Betty acknowledges how well organized our
parish is and the people who are always ready to
pitch in whenever there is a need. She can
always count on parishioners and neighbors to
lend a helping hand.
Betty is a proud member of Saint Anselm Parish
and carries that spirit wherever she goes. Her
enthusiasm is contagious and inspires others to
become involved. We, too, are proud of you,
Betty, and your many accomplishments.
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God Bless You!
50th Anniversary
Parish Mission: Come and Journey with us:
Mon, Nov. 7: Journey to the Word
Tues, Nov. 8: Journey to the Eucharist
Wed, Nov. 9: Journey Home
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Saint Anselm Church
Come and bring a friend to journey with us.
Speaker: Sr. Louise Alff, OSF. Sister was the coordinator of Parish Evangelization for the
Archdiocese of Philadelphia and is presently ministering in Buffalo, NY.
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Mass Schedule
Sunday, October 30
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
7:00 PM
Carmella & Arthur Rocco r/b Family
The People of Saint Anselm Parish
Francis Donnelly r/b Joan & Paul
The Intentions of the Priest
Monday, October 31
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
5:00 PM
Thomas Carry r/b Helen McCafferty
Dot & Bernie Green
r/b Joan Kubach & Family
Regina Bradley r/b Corrine Kelly & Fam.
Tuesday, November 1
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
Theresa Dalo r/b Phyllis & Jeff Blaker
Jack Murphy, 1st Anniversary,
r/b The Stocklin Family
Wednesday, November 2
Masses: 6:30, 8:30 AM & 7:30 PM
All Masses Celebrated in Church
8:30 AM Deceased Police & Firefighter Remembrance
7:30 PM Deceased Parishioners of St. Anselm Parish
Thursday, November 3
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
11:00 AM
Harry Hampson r/b Meskill Family
Doris McGraw r/b Eddie & Betty Vernalis
Deceased Members of
Saint Anselm Senior Citizens
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
Carmella Leonetti r/b Nancy & Vince Malone
Irene Gogoj r/b Dolores Ehling & Family
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
Margaret Wonderly r/b Joe & Maggi Tevis
Kenneth J. Okerson r/b His Wife & Family
8:00 AM
Leo Smith, 5th Anniversary
r/b McGory Family
The People of Saint Anselm Parish
Deceased Members of
St. Anselm Memorial Society
The Intentions of the Priest
Friday, November 4
Saturday, November 5
Sunday, November 6
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
7:00 PM
Pray For Our Deceased…
Marilynne Kirsch, friend of Fr. Fitzgerald
Rev. Leo McGee, friend of Fr. Fitzgerald
Margaret O’Brien, mother of Debbie O’Brien
Anthony Taglieri, uncle of Diane Catalfano
Dolores Zychowicz, mother of David Zychowicz
Pray For Our Sick…
Liz B., friend of Joe Shields
David Baldwin, son-in-law of Chris DiMezzo
Margie Barr, wife of Jerry Barr
John Bradley, husband of Doris Bradley
Chris Buck, son of Vivian & Fred Buck
John Chilton, husband of Loretta Chilton
Margaret & Mark Citrino
Baby Kellen Connell, niece of Mary Meschler
Lisa Costello, granddaughter of Peg Cohan
Bernice Crook
Helen Cruciani, cousin of Karen Cruciani
Caroline Czepial, friend of Pat Ebert
Tony Decello, friend of The Gabryelski Family
Dee Diamond, friend of Ann Grippo
Dan Dluge, husband of Sharon Dluge
Thomas Dockery brother of Jack Dockery
Angela Smith Eisemann, daughter of Agnes & Gerry Smith
Mary Everett, sister of Fr. Fitzgerald
Rose Fricker, wife of Matthew Fricker
Charlie Gaffney, nephew of Peg Cohan
Jim Galen, husband of Pat Galen
Carol Grimes, mother of Melissa Baker Moore
Ed Goshow, husband of Marianna Goshow
Angelo Grippo, husband of Barbara Grippo
Christine Guinan, friend of Harry & Peg Brecker
Barbara Haag, friend of Peg Cohan
Suzanne Henon, sister of Karen Burza
Jamie Henson, daughter of Larry & Trish O’Brien
Catherine Hughes, friend of Theresa McKeown
Tom Jennings, brother of Jim Jennings
Diane Keeler, sister of Gayle Scanlon
Ed Kelly, friend of John Palermo
Molly Kumor, granddaughter of Theresa Kumor
Robert Kumor, husband of Theresa Kumor
Ed Lafferty, husband of Peg Lafferty
Patty Lavin, cousin of Joseph Shields
Doris Levin, friend of Helene Gariano
Cathy Lincul, friend of Beth Ann White
Viola Marrara, mother of Phil, Gloria, and Anita
Jean Marucci, friend of St. Anselm Lunch Mothers
Jeanne McDonough, aunt of Ann Grippo
John McFadden, husband of Staci McFadden
McFadden Relatives & Friends
Nancy McGuire, cousin of Thomas McGuire
Marie McKay, mother of Marie Kelly
Joan Menard, sister-in-law of Marlene McDermott
Betty Metzger, mother of Joanne Callahan
Sarah Negron, friend of Helene Gariano
David O’Brien, son of Peg O’Brien
Charlie O’Connor, father of Patty McCarthy
Bonnie Oldham, sister of Mary Ellen Lowery
Barbara Owens, friend of Kathy O’Connor
Relatives of The Tarquin Pirolli Family
Betty Polisi, friend of Marlene McDermott
Stanley J. Puchalski, son of Stanley & Lillian Puchalski
Karena Selinsky, granddaughter of John & Virginia Selinsky
Virginia Selinsky, wife of John Selinsky
John Siemietkowski, brother of Theresa Kumor
Elizabeth Smith, sister of Bob Smith
Ed Sperduto, friend of Beverly Geist
Sr. Patricia Springler, IHM, friend of Peg Buckley
Jane Tarde, mother of Matthew Tarde
Betty Beck Tirney, sister of Rita Vaxner
Tina Wardell, friend of Angelo & Barbara Grippo
Tish Zwicharowski, mother of Linda Mikos
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Weekly Schedule
Sunday, October 30
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
SCRIP Sales – Room B
Candidacy – First Penance & Eucharist
Liturgy of the Word for Children (K-4)
Liturgy of the Word for Children (K-4)
AA Meeting – Room B
Monday, October 31
9:00 AM
3:00 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Rosary & Benediction - Chapel
AA Meeting – Room B
Legion of Mary Mtg. – Spirituality Ctr.
Tuesday, November 1
9:00 AM
7:00 PM
No Scrip Sales
Life Line Screening – OLV
AA Meeting – Room B
MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, November 4th
6:30 PM – Spirituality Center
Join us for a showing of George Stevens’ The
Diary of Anne Frank, the 1959 Academy Award
winning film based on the Pulitzer Prize winning
play of the same name. The movie will be shown
on our big screen in the IHM Spirituality Center.
Bring a friend and a snack!
Sunday Collection – October 23, 2011
Envelopes
Loose
Grade School Students
High School Students
$10,695.00
$ 597.65
$
72.00
$
42.00
Total
$11,406.65
Second Collection – October 23, 2011
Wednesday, November 2
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:15 PM
World Mission Collection
CYO Outreach – Parish Hall
AA Meeting – Room B
AA Meeting – Room B
$ 1,803.00
Second Collection – November 6, 2011
Building & Grounds Collection
Thursday, November 3
8:30 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
3:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Mass w/school children Grades 5-8
Senior Citizens’ Brd. Mtg. – OLV
Mass for Deceased Member of
Saint Anselm Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens’ Mtg. – OLV
CYO Candle Pick-up – Room A
…until 6:00 PM
SCRIP Sales – Room B
Pastoral Council – Spirituality Ctr.
Boy Scouts’ Mtg. – Parish Hall
Choir Practice – Music Room
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
November 11-13, 2011
Call 1-800-456-8330
Weddings
October 20, 2011
Friday, November 4
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
Movie Night – Spirituality Ctr.
AA Meeting – Room B
Brian Figueroa and Caity Graves
October 21, 2011
Saturday, November 5
8:30 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
4:30 PM
8:00 PM
Edward Webster & Heather Helfer
Breaking Open the Word
…Spirituality Center
CYO Outreach (McDonald House)
AA Meeting – Room B
SCRIP Sales – Room B
Blessed Margaret Fundraiser – Hall
October 22, 2011
Michael Madison & Kimberly Grzybowski
Thank you to St. Anselm School Families and
Baptisms
Friends who supported St. Anselm Book Fair,
and a very special “Thank You” to our
volunteers on whom a great deal of our success
depends. We couldn’t do it without YOU!
October 22, 2011
Jack Christopher son of Christopher & Dana Shaeffer
October 23, 2011
Nicholas Hanz, son of Nicholas & Kathleen Wahl
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Ladies of Saint Anselm…
Vincentian Message…
In the Gospel today, we hear the good news that,
when we keep our focus on God and serve one
another, God exalts us!
This month, through your gifts, the Society of St.
Vincent DePaul was able to show that we indeed
love our neighbors by assisting 22 families,
providing $1,675 in food subsidies, and $181 for
utility and rent bills, etc. Thank you for your
generosity.
ATTENTION, PARENTS!
CHRISTMAS CANDY SALE
Our Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale continues.
Orders may be submitted until Friday,
November 11th and pick-up will be Tuesday,
December 6th.
Additional brochures are
available in the Parish Center. CCD students
who would like to participate may pick up a
packet at the Parish Center and participate in
the prize program. There are all sorts of
chocolates that make wonderful Christmas Gifts
and Stocking Stuffers.
CYO News…
If you have an older child who has not yet
received the sacraments of Holy Eucharist or
Confirmation, please call Deacon Whartenby at
the Parish Center. We will set up a meeting for
parents and child to prepare them for these
sacraments. This includes teens who may wish
to complete their Sacraments of Initiation in the
Catholic Church. Please do not put off this
important step in your child’s religious
formation.
Basketball Registration
Grades 5 – 8
Registration forms are due tomorrow, October
31st! . Tryouts will be the week of November 1st.
Additional forms are available in the Parish
Center.
Mark your calendar…
CYO Outreach
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
St. Anselm Parish Hall
THANKSGIVING PIE SALE
Now thru November 3rd
Sponsored by the Boy Scout Troop #246, orders
are being accepted for Michele’s Family Bakery
Pies. There are 9 varieties of 10” pies for your
Thanksgiving Dinner. Prices range form $8.50
to $10.00. Pick-up is Monday, November 21st at
6:30 PM in St. Anselm Parish Hall. Order forms
have been distributed to our school students and
additional order forms are available in the
Parish Center.
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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.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
November 5, 2011
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
This is a wonderful opportunity for our children to
“give back”. We visit the Ronald McDonald House
several times a year with a team of, hopefully, 8
children and one adult volunteer willing to drive and
stay for our visit. We bake cupcakes, cookies, and
brownies and get a tour of the house. We pack a
lunch for our three hour visit. Would you like to join
us on Saturday, November 5th? If you are interested,
please contact Chrissy, 215-667-9900 or Fr. Friel.
BLESSED MARGARET HOME FOR
CRISIS PREGNANCIES
Beef ‘n Beer
Saturday, November 5, 2011 @ 8:00 PM
Tickets are available at the Parish Center for a
$25.00 donation.
The evening includes a buffet, beer, soda & DJ.
If you are unable to attend but would like to
make a donation, it will be greatly appreciated.
Proceeds directly benefit the Blessed Margaret of
Castello Home.
Archbishop Ryan High School presents…
TURKEY BINGO
Friday, November 4, 2011
7:30 PM
(doors open 6:30 PM)
North Cafeteria
$12.00 Admission includes 3 game lapboards, 4
specials and 1 jackpot
Join us for a night of fun, games, door prizes,
raffles and most importantly, TURKEYS!
(sponsored by Archbishop Ryan Instrumental
Music Booster Association)
AID FOR FRIENDS
Following the example of Mother Teresa, it will
enable us, as a Parish, to continue its work of
“Reaching Out” to those forgotten “next door
neighbors”. And, like Mother Teresa, it enables
us as a Parish to show our love toward the
seemingly unlovable, the poorest of the poor.
Can you help replenish our meals by
occasionally preparing a little extra? We are low
on meals and need your support. Containers for
meals may be picked up in the SCRIP Office
next to the freezer. When you fill the container,
please return it to the freezer. God bless you for
your kindness.
PERMANENT DIACONATE
INFORMATION NIGHT
If you are a man in the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia considering a call to Holy Orders as
a Permanent Deacon and you are over 29 and
under 50 years of age, please plan on attending
an information night in Vianney Hall Lounge, St.
Charles Borromeo Seminary at 7:00 PM on
November 17, 2011. Married men must attend
with their wives. Pre-registration is required;
contact Danielle Madden, 610-664-2213 or
dmadden@scs.edu to register.
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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 Parish Center, 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 13th. When you call to put your name
on the volunteer list, please indicate your
availability for either or both of these events.
Thank you in advance for the generous gift of
your time and for your dedication to Saint
Anselm Parish.
ST. ANSELM CLASS OF 1975
50th Birthday Celebration Reunion
Saturday, November 19, 2011
7:30 – 11:30 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel
4700 Street Road, Trevose
For more information contact Mim 215-824-4179
or Chuck 267-253-8794.
Thanksgiving Weekend Retreat
Malvern Retreat House
In today’s world of 24/7 sound bites, non-stop
commercials, loud and the like, it can be difficult
to hear the really important voices in our life.
Sometimes, we just need a quiet, safe place
where we can listen to our God who knows us
and wants to tell us what is best for us. Come
Thanksgiving weekend, November 25-27. Call
Frank
Coyne,
215-677-0985
for
more
information on this particular retreat. For more
information on retreats for men, women,
married couples and families, visit our website at
www.malvernretreat.com or call 610-0400.
Zumba Classes
Junod Playground
Mondays, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
$5.00 per class
For additional info, call 215-685-9396
Father Judge Open House
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Noon – 3:00 PM
All prospective and transfer students are
welcome. For more information, contact Tom
Coyle,
215-338-9494
(x1132)
or
tcoyle@fatherjudge.com
Volunteers Needed!
Medical Mission Sisters’ Thrift Shop
We are located at 8400 Pine Road, Fox Chase,
and are in need of your help! Our shop has
wonderful, low-priced merchandise for the fall
and holiday seasons. Winter jackets are 25% off
through November 17th. The proceeds benefit
the Medical Mission Sisters’ world wide mission
of healing. Our hours are 10 AM to 4 PM
Monday thru Saturday. If you are able to help
(hours are flexible), please call 215-745-7930.
PENNSYLVANIA DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
Now through December 2011, we are offering
Mammogram Screenings for just $100.00. Our
radiologists are board-certified and we have
experienced and dedicated technologists. We
have board-certified radiologists. If you have no
insurance and are interested in this screening,
visit www.tristateopenmri.com or call 215-9346400 for additional information.
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Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls
Open House
Thursday, November 17, 2011
6:00 - 8:00 PM
All 7th and 8th grade students in public and
parochial school, along with their families, are
welcome to come and meet with the LF faculty,
staff and students. A financial aid presentation
will be offered at 6:45 PM.
For more
information, visit www.littleflowerhighschool.org
or call 215-455-6900 x 162. Scholarship testing is
Saturday, November 19th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
and Monday, November 21st, 3:30 – 6:15 PM.
The fee is $15.00. Registration forms may be
downloaded on our website.
Mercy Vocational High School
2900 W. Hunting Park Avenue
Fall Open House Program
November 6th, Noon – 3:00 PM
th
8 Grade students and their parents are invited
to attend.
The Entrance/Placement test is
Saturday, November 19th at 9:00 AM. If you
have questions, call 215-226-1225, ext. 115.
Deceased Parishioners November 2010 – November 2011
May they rest in peace.
MARIA NEPPS
NELLIE ZACH
THOMAS MEZICO
GERALDINE MADDEN
EILEEN KARIS
CATHERINE RUMSEY
DOROTHY D’ALESSANDRO
JOHN BOYLE
MICHAEL BRZYSKI
WILLIAM TACCALOZZI
FRANCIS LUCKANGELO
MARGARET HOPPEL
THERESA STRAUSER
JOAN KENNEDY
ANTONIO RAMOS
RITA BOESE
FRANK KELLY
JOSEPH KUBACH
ANNA BALINT
MARIA TARASZKIEWICZ
DOMINIC DI PILLO
ANNA “NANCY” HOUSTON
WHITTINGTON PATTON
JOHN MADISON
NANCY SCHADA
HELEN NIEMCZAK
MARY BROWN
ANTHONY DIANNO
JOANNE WALKER
ROSALIE CUMMINGS
MILDRED PISATURO
MARILYN ZIEMER
YOLANDA IZZI
ALBERT CROWLEY
MARK COCCIA
REGINA BRADLEY
JAMES TOMPKINS
EDWARD SHEVLIN
TIMOTHY STOKES
DAVID MESKILL
TERESA DAVIES
MARIE STABLER
KENNETH MILLER, JR.
FRANK BORRADAILE
STELLA CHOMENTOWSKI
ROGER MC DERMOTT
JANE FURLONG
DOROTHY KAUCHER
JEROME FENERTY
PATRICK MC QUILLAN
MARY COSTELLO
BLANCHE O’BRIEN
JAMES HOLZSHU
FRED BUDDENDORF
ROBERT SMITH
BABY JOSEPH BROWN
GRACE DUNLEAVY
JOHN MC CLELLAN
ANTHONY PETRASSO
MARION MINNICK
MARJORIE WARREN
ANTHONY FAMIANO
BLANCHE MOTTOLO
GEORGE JAMISON
JOSEPH SCOTT
FRANK HIRL
ANNA DOMICO
ROSE BURPEE
MARGARET TULLY
LISA BROWN
MOIRA KASS
LEONARD MERSCHEN
BARBARA FERRAZZANO
MARLENE ZEBROWSKI
JOHN CARR, JR.
RICHARD KEHL
KATHLEEN WEST
HELEN SMITH
GEORGE KURTAS
PRISCILLA ARNTZ
CECILIA MAHER
NICHOLAS RALLIS
FRANCIS QUINN
CHRISTOPHER SHAW
CARMELLA LEONETTI
HARRY HAMPSON
FRANK ZYCHOWICZ
MARK KONIECZNY
THOMAS CARRY
KATHLEEN EIFE
ANNA KANE
MARGARET O’BRIEN
DOLORES ZYCHOWICZ
MARILYNNE KIRSCH
ANTHONY TAGLIERI
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