Saint Anselm Church
12670 Dunks Ferry Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Phone
Parish Center
215-637-3525
215-637-4915
School
215-632-1133
215-632-3264
Fax
Parish Website: www.stanselmparish.org
School Website:
http://teacherweb.com/PA/SaintAnselmSchool/SchoolHomePage
MASS SCHEDULE
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Weekend
22 March 2015
Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:00; 10:00 AM; 12:00 Noon
PARISH CENTER HOURS
Weekday
8:30 AM (Monday thru Friday)
8:00 AM (Saturday)
Monday thru Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
PASTORAL & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Reverend Thomas J. Dunleavy.……………..Pastor.………………..ext. #11…………..father.dunleavy@stanselmparish.com
Reverend David M. Friel.…………………….Parochial Vicar……..ext. #14…………..father.friel@stanselmparish.com
Deacon Gerald J. Whartenby ………………Pastoral Associate…...ext. #12…………..deacon.whartenby@stanselmparish.com
Deacon Dennis P. Warner.…………………..Pastoral Associate…..ext. #17…………..deacon.warner@ stanselmparish.com
Mrs. Geraldine Murphy……………………..Principal………………………………….gmurphy@stanselmparish.com
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……………kzaremski@stanselmparish.com
Mrs. Joanne Jackson…………………………Receptionist………….ext. #10.…………..jjackson@ stanselmparish.com
Mrs. Ronnie Harkins ………………………..Receptionist……..........ext. #10….………..rharkins@ stanselmparish.com
BAPTISMS
Baptisms are every Sunday at 1:00 PM. Parents are asked
to call the Parish Center and speak with the Priest or
Deacon who is on call and who will assist them in
registering their child for Baptism. The Church assists the
parents by offering instruction on the meaning,
importance, and responsibilities of the sacrament of
Baptism. A Pre-Jordan Baptismal Program for helping
parents prepare for the spiritual birth of their child is held
on the fourth Sunday of most months 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
Lenten Penance Service Monday, March 30th 7:00 PM
DEVOTIONS
Rosary
Divine Mercy
Eucharistic Exposition
Benediction
Miraculous Medal Novena
Legion of Mary
Charismatic Prayer Mtg.
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)
8:00 AM Mass Saturday
7:00 PM Monday
7:00 PM Tuesday
March 21, 2015
Dear Friends,
As we close in on the date for the World Meeting of Families and the Holy Father’s visit, I often
hear two questions: “How can I be involved?” and “How can I help?” Many of our people want to be
involved in some way, and of course we need all the help we can get.
First, I urge all of you, individuals and families, to attend the World Meeting of Families
Congress. Registration for both the Adult and Youth Congress sessions is open on the World Meeting of
Families/Philadelphia 2015 website, www.WorldMeeting2015.org. You’ll find a variety of registration
package options, and detailed information about each session.
Second, please give serious consideration to hosting a family and opening your home to pilgrims.
This is one of our greatest needs. There simply aren’t enough hotel rooms in our region for the many
people who will come to Philadelphia later this year. We’ve partnered with Homestay, an international
organization with a strong reputation and high level of expertise, to help us with this initiative. They’ve
designed an online portal specifically for the World Meeting of Families, where host families can register
a room, multiple rooms or a whole apartment or home, to be used by visitors. The website will then be
opened to visitors who can search for available rooms and request to stay there for a period of time
during the World Meeting of Families. You can learn more by visiting the “Host a Family” page of
www.WorldMeeting2015.org.
Third, become a World Meeting of Families/Philadelphia 2015 volunteer. We need more than
8,000 volunteers for a wide range of tasks. Our volunteers will be the face of the Archdiocese to people
from around the globe this fall, so this job is vital to our efforts. Volunteer registration will soon open on
the World Meeting of Families website, www.WorldMeeting2015.org. Every volunteer must be at least 18
years of age, a U.S. citizen, and must complete an online background check. On the website you can read
more about the different volunteer jobs available and soon begin the registration process.
Fourth, the historic events that will take place this year in Philadelphia demand not only a great
deal of work, but also the money resources to match. Fundraising falls largely on the shoulders of the
host diocese.
As I’ve said before, we will not use Archdiocesan or parish funds to pay for expenses. Thanks to
business, religious congregation and individual donors across the country, we’ve made good progress in
meeting our resource needs. We’re more than half way to our goals. But with a massive effort like World
Meeting of Families, we need all the financial help we can get. Every financial contribution, no matter
how large or modest, is greatly appreciated. I ask you to please consider helping us reach the goal. Again,
every gift matters, and you can learn more about ways to donate by visiting www.WorldMeeting2015.org.
Fifth and finally, please pray for the success of the World Meeting of Families and the visit of our
extraordinary Pope Francis. This can be a moment of renewal -- the beginning of new energy and life -for the whole Church in Greater Philadelphia. Please help God make that renewal happen through your
active participation, your generosity and your prayers. I’m grateful for all of your support, and I promise
to remember you and your own families in my prayers.
Sincerely yours in Jesus Christ,
+Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
Archbishop of Philadelphia
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March 2015
Dear Parishioners,
Thanks to the support, sacrifices, and efforts of many people who share their time, talent, and treasure,
Saint Anselm Parish continues to offer quality Catholic education. What Saint Anselm School offers students
enables them to grow and develop academically, spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
The 2015-2016 Budget for Saint Anselm Church and School has raised issues that need to be addressed.
The Budget as it is presented shows a deficit of $24,876. The Budget as presented does not include rental income
for the Annex School Building because at this time there is no one leasing the Annex after June 30, 2015. As you
know, we are advertizing that the School Annex is for lease. The Budget does not include raises for the School
Faculty nor for other School and Church employees. This would have amounted to $27,500. This Budget does not
include monetary gifts at Christmas for the employees which this year amounted to $6,000.
The budget next year necessitates a $100 per student increase in tuition fees. The Budget also reflects that
our school’s tuition fee will now include our Pre K, four year old program. (Until now, Pre K tuition was a
separate fee.) This will be a benefit to families with a 2 nd, 3rd, or 4th child in the school. Raising the tuition fees
$100 per child (Pre K thru 8th) still leaves a deficit.
Archdiocesan guidelines and sound business practices require that a budget be balanced with no
projected deficit. To eliminate the $24,876 deficit, there will be a special tuition appeal the last two weeks
of May and the month of June. 300 people will be asked to give $100 which will be used for tuition
assistance. A person who gives a $100 will be helping to keep one child’s tuition from being $100 higher
than it is. This will generate $30,000 which will balance the budget.
Should the School Annex be rented for $75,000 or more and if the special Tuition Appeal nets
$30,000 then the raises for employees and Christmas gifts totaling $33,500 will be put back in the budget.
The balance of annex rental would be used to offset the projected deficit for Fiscal 2014 - 2015 which
presently is projected to be $60,214. Father Dunleavy has met with the employees who are being affected.
We have advised the Pastor and he has approved our recommendation concerning tuition for next year.
The tuition rates for 2015 - 2016 are:
Number of Children
Pre K thru 8th
1 child
2 children
3 or more
*Category A
**Category B
$3,150
$5,700
$7,650
$ 4,150
$ 7,600
$10,350
***Category C
$ 4,350
$ 8,000
$11,250
*Category A is a reduced tuition for those families whose Church contributions totaled $600.00 or more for
the calendar year 2014
**Category B is the standard tuition category. ***Category C is the tuition for nonparishioners.
As announced this past October (2014), families with children in Catholic elementary and Archdiocesan
Catholic high school are asked to contribute at least $12.00 per week ($600) during this year 2015. Families who
do so are given the reduced tuition.
Anyone who needs to bring tuition matters to our attention is asked to do so by writing and sending your
letter to the Finance Council via the Parish Center. The Finance Council will respond to any and all matters.
Please note that the Council meets monthly so there may be a time lapse between your writing and response. As
pastor, Father Dunleavy is on the Finance Council and attends all meetings.
Sincerely yours,
The Finance Council
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Saint Anselm Church
Church
Operating Income
Financial Report
2013-14
Financial Report
2012-13
Budget
2015-16
Sunday Collections
Other Collections (Bldg & Grounds; Candles)
Holyday Collections
Block Collection
Christmas
Easter
Offerings (Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals)
Religious education programs
Interest, Dividends & Rentals, Net
642,517
6,636
13,379
85,625
45,236
40,427
14,862
24,438
9,803
643,329
7,167
14,734
82,021
39,944
39,500
12,025
29,958
10,209
624,750
6,500
7,500
80,000
42,000
38,000
19,500
24,725
9,500
TOTAL OPERATING INCOME
882,923
878.887
852,475
93,100
60,315
232,866
17,814
43,052
4,506
46,204
94,300
56,905
231,306
17,695
32,612
4,199
43,281
13,703
8,500
32,054
27,465
0
8,003
23,200
10,508
15,278
14,247
20,808
26,561
3,630
6,725
10,720
13,844
22,398
17,526
88,590
54,511
240,877
18,198
46,304
4,853
30,665
5,175
14,904
9,936
8,001
7,143
795
32,015
26,320
0
12,000
14,000
10,633
10,700
14,000
72,665
2,626
19,298
7,317
29,943
2,015
22,428
12,181
46,000
1,000
20,184
5,253
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
744,221
677,577
721,677
EXCESS OPERATING INCOME
138,702
201,310
130,808
Operating Expenses
Diocesan Assessments
Salaries of Clergy and Honoraria
Salaries Church Employees
Payroll Taxes
Health Insurance Benefits
Disability & Workmen’s Comp
Clergy Health, Auto & Life Ins., Pension
Clergy Auto
Clergy Pension
Clergy Ancillary Benefits
4% LERP (Lay Employee Retirement Pension)
4.5% Retirement Fund
.5% Retirement Fees
Property – Vehicle &Other Insurance
Pastoral Administration & Telephone
Professional Fees & Contract Services
Outside Printing & Publications
Office Supplies & Equipment
Liturgical/Altar Supplies
Religious Education Programs
Rectory Operating Expense
Maintenance of Property & Equipment:
….Church
….Rectory
Heat, Light, Water & Sewer – Church
Heat, Light, Water & Sewer – Rectory
Sunday Collections
(51 weeks)
Easter is not
included with Sun.
For 2011-12, the Sunday collections were budgeted at $13,300 per week.
For 2012-13, the Sunday collections were budgeted at $13,300 per week.
For 2013-14, the Sunday collections are budgeted at $13,100 per week.
For 2014-15, the Sunday collections are budgeted at $12,250 per week,
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School Operating Income and Expenses
Operating Income
Tuition Income
Other School Income (Registration & Lunch Fees)
Fundraisers for School Totals
Ash Wednesday Collection
2,357
Lenten Coin Banks
987
Box Tops
0
Carnival
37,344
Night at the Races
3,615
Ladies of St. Anselm
16,500
Football Mania
5,000
Race for Education
38,216
Memorials
345
Matching Gifts
0
Paper Recycling
0
Oktoberfest
0
Other
25,625
Lottery/Baseball Mania
25,500
Building & Grounds Collection
17,321
Snow Removal
4,802
Interest, Dividends & Rentals, Net
CARES and/or Day-Care Programs
TOTAL OPERATING INCOME
Financial Report
2013-2014
1,045,167
53,261
165,556
Financial Report
2012-2013
983,897
55,024
172,398
2,077
1,456
2,549
37,200
1,762
16,500
0
40,408
0
1,062
0
0
15,237
33,095
18,772
Budget
2015-2016
970,300
42,210
143,900
2,000
900
0
35,000
3,000
13,000
9,000
35,000
0
0
0
8,000
14,000
6,000
18,000
79,660
45,004
1,388,648
80,091
47,822
1,339,232
806,491
115,633
1,680
70,542
95,438
21,964
61,794
798,952
103,232
1,470
69,017
69,879
21,043
8,500
32,054
25,156
5,410
4,514
31,045
17,460
109,200
16,619
63,515
15,434
30,214
2,311
538
446
20,808
20,752
4,195
7,014
23,786
11,838
78,627
12,035
74,815
8,984
32,792
2,437
419
537
653,010
109,374
1,350
58,322
105,905
23,164
34,853
36,725
4,357
31,558
16,788
5,100
4,331
19,487
16,307
83,000
22,615
72,610
19,156
30,568
2,338
591
613
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
1,527,458
1,402,135
1,352,112
EXCESS OPERATING INCOME – SCHOOL
(-138,810)
(- 62,903)
(-155,684)
(-108)
138,407
(-24,876)
Operating Expenses
Salaries of Lay Faculty
Salaries of Other School Employees
Honorarium
Payroll Taxes
Employee Health Benefits
Disability & Workman’s Comp
4% LERP (Lay Employee Retirement Pension)
4.5% Retirement Fund
.5% Retirement Fees
Property, Vehicle & other Insurance
School Administration Expenses
Substitute Teachers
Outside Printing & Publications
Office Supplies & Equipment
Instructional Material
Maintenance of School Property & Equipment
Annex Maintenance
Utilities Heat, Light, Water & Sewer
Annex Utilities
Cares Program
Salaries
Payroll Taxes
Insurance
Other Expense
EXCESS OPERATING INCOME
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40,000
1,196,428
Report on the November 2013 Parish Assembly
On Thursday, November 6, 2014, 122 parishioners participated in our Parish Assembly. The
Pastoral Council convened the Assembly as a way to engage parishioners in a Pastoral Planning process.
Pastoral Planning seeks to identify and prioritize ways in which the parish is being called to live out its
mission to be Church.
A Pastoral Plan consists of a mission statement, goals, and objectives. (An objective is a brief,
clear statement of an outcome to be reached within one year as a step toward reaching the goal in the
Pastoral Plan.) The Parish Assembly this past November began the process of formulating a new
Pastoral Plan for Saint Anselm Parish. During the Assembly, participants expressed their thoughts on
the parish by answering and sharing their ideas on a series of questions. Since the Assembly in
November, Pastoral Council members have been discerning the ideas that surfaced during the Assembly
in order to draft a new Mission statement and to identify goals for the pastoral plan. The Pastoral Plan
which is being drafted will direct us for the next three to five years.
1.
2.
3.
4.
The questions that were asked at the Assembly were:
If Jesus were here today, what words would he give us to direct our future?
Why do you think the universal Catholic church exists?
What makes Saint Anselm Parish unique and special?
Before question #4 was asked, participants were presented with some statistics and data; namely:
2010 Census Information; Pastoral Report; Church Attendance (October Count) Sunday
Collections (Financial Report); School Enrollment; CCD Enrollment; Budget Increases
Some concerns raised by demographics were presented to those assembled:
+ many registered parishioners are no longer practicing Catholics
+ large percentage of parishioners are absent at Sunday Mass.
+ approximately 45% of school age children from Grades 1 to 6 are not receiving religious
Education; many children are not receiving religious education after 1st Communion
CCD ends with Level 6 (no CCD Program exists for Grades 7 thru 12).
+ budget increased by $200,000 this year
What can be done to increase the Church’s revenue?
What can be done to lower school tuition so as to sustain/increase school enrollment?
+ What can be done to tell others with whom we have no contact (in the neighborhood and parish)
about Jesus and our Catholic Faith?
+ What can be done to keep people from drifting away?
Question #4 asked those assembled:
From the demographics, what do you suggest should be areas of concentration for the
future of St. Anselm Parish?
The responses that were given (written, spoken, shared, and recorded) to questions numbers 1, 2,
3 were used by the Pastoral Council to discern and formulate a new Mission statement. This new Mission
Statement which will be presented at the Assembly on April 16th is printed on the next page.
The responses that were given at the Assembly to question #4 were used by the Pastoral Council to
discern and formulate two goals for our Pastoral Plan. These goals are printed on the next page. They
will be presented and discussed at the Assembly on April 16th.
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Call to All Saint Anselm Parishioners
You and all members of Saint Anselm Parish are called to a Parish Assembly on Thursday
evening, April 16th in Our Lady of Victory Hall. Doors will open at 6:30 PM so that before the Assembly
parishioners may informally gather to view the displays, converse with one another, and to enjoy some
homemade desserts.
Assembly – April 16th – Purpose
Parishioners are needed to come to the April 16th Assembly
+ to ratify our new Mission Statement (see below)
+ to affirm our goals
(see below)
+ to brainstorm and identify ways to help the Parish achieve the goals listed below. Parishioners may
also volunteer themselves or people they know to roll up their sleeves and to get involved in one of
the goals.
Proposed New Mission Statement for Saint Anselm Church
The Roman Catholic community of St. Anselm Parish
in Far Northeast Philadelphia
is committed to living the gospel message of Jesus Christ.
In imitation of Christ,
we provide opportunities for
spiritual growth,
quality Catholic teaching for people of all ages,
and
assistance to the poor, the sick, and the burdened.
Challenged to live the gospel message of Jesus Christ,
we strive to
reach out to the non-practicing Catholic,
involve our youth in parish activities, and
motivate all to contribute time, talent,
and to be fiscally responsible.
Goals for the new Pastoral Plan
Goal # 1
To establish An Evangelization Committee
During the April 16th Assembly, we will explore ideas about what the focus of the
Evangelization Team will look like at Saint Anselm Parish.
Consider: how can we improve how we communicate our faith; reach out to fallen away
Catholics; attract people; increase Church attendance at Sunday Mass; improve
enrollment in CCD and establish a Grade 7 thru 12 CCD program; …………………
Goal #2
To outline a Development Plan for Saint Anselm School
During the April 16th Assembly, we will explore ideas about what the focus of the
Development Plan will look like for Saint Anselm School.
Consider: how we can sustain, increase enrollment in our school; lower school tuition;
make tuition affordable; improve fundraising programs; activate the School Alumni;
attract more volunteers; …………………..
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Dear Parishioners,
Spring Cleaning the Church – Volunteers
needed
Holy Week begins next Sunday
On Wednesday afternoon (March 25th)
beginning at 1:00 PM, we would like to give the
Church a good spring cleaning of the pews, window
sills, and sanctuary. Volunteers are needed. We will
supply the Murphy’s Wood Oil, soap, caffeine, and
sugar. Volunteers are asked to bring a bucket and a
cleaning cloth.
Next Sunday is Palm Sunday, the beginning
of Holy Week. The ceremonies of Holy Week enable
us to experience in our soul, heart, and mind all of
the life-giving graces which Jesus made possible for
us through his Passion, death and resurrection.
These graces are bestowed upon all who participate.
Please plan to attend.
Snow Removal Collection
“We offer a place of Welcome . . .
for all to worship and grow. . .”
These words are taken from the Saint Anselm
Mission Statement.
Palm Sunday, Easter and all the days in
between provide an opportunity for all who attend
Mass weekly to be welcoming and hospitable to those
who do not. Please help us fulfill this part of our
Mission Statement by extending a warm welcome to
those who may only be joining us for Palm Sunday
and/or Easter. Their encounter with you may be the
means, the inspiration, by which God is leading them
back to a more “active participation in the Sunday
Eucharist and in the life of the Parish”.
Confession is good for the Soul
At this time of year, we remember and
celebrate that Jesus willingly accepted death on the
cross so that forgiveness of sin and new life would be
possible for people. Throughout the ages, many
people have experienced the shepherding love of
Jesus who has forgiven and brought them back after
they sinned or strayed away.
I highly recommend to everyone that you
make a good confession before Easter. In the
sacrament of Reconciliation, Jesus is truly present
forgiving, healing, restoring, and bringing back to life
whatever has been adversely affected by sin.
Confession Schedule:
Saturday
March 28th 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Monday evening
March 30th 7:00 PM
(last scheduled time before Easter)
Race for Education Mailing Party – Thank you
Thanks to the many volunteers who
participated in the Race for Education Mailing Party
this past week. The Race for Education is a major
fund raising event which benefits our school. We are
most grateful to all who participated as well as to our
school families for providing the labels and names of
the people who will be asked to financially support
the race.
Next weekend (March 28/29), a second
collection will be taken to help defray the cost of
snow removal. Snow removal this winter has cost
over $12,000. Please respond generously to this
collection. An envelope for your use is attached to
the front of the bulletin.
Night At The Races – Thank You
The Night at the Races generated a profit of
$4,942.35 which will benefit our school. I am most
grateful to all who volunteered their time, energy,
and service to this fundraiser and to all who attended
and participated.
Super Bowl Mania Tickets – Thank you
Our Super Bowl Football Mania fundraiser
raised $4,200 for the Parish which will benefit our
school. I am grateful to all who sold and bought the
tickets.
Lenten Coin Folders
Your Lenten almsgiving coin folders may be
given to the Ushers or placed in the baskets on the
tables with the bulletins. Thank you for your Lenten
sacrificial charity.
Woodchips – Return & Nail to the Cross
At the beginning of Lent, woodchips were
given out. The woodchips were intended to remind
people to be faithful to their Lenten program of
prayer, fasting, and almsgiving (works of charity).
Made of wood, the woodchip also reminded us of the
cross of Jesus, who willingly accepted His cross so
that forgiveness of sin and new life would be possible
for all of us.
At the end of Lent, we nail the woodchips to
the cross to ritualize that we want to be connected to
Christ who, by his cross and resurrection, graces us
with forgiveness, healing, Easter, and new life.
Artistically, image on the Woodchip how
Jesus has been companion (2 sets of footprints) and
shepherd (1 set of footprints).
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Before returning or nailing the woodchip, you
may draw or put a design on it to express how Jesus
has graced you with healing, recovery or new life
(Easter) during Lent.
Recall how you have experienced Jesus in
your Lenten program of prayer, fasting, and works
of charity. Can you image this in some way?
Perhaps draw a shepherd’s staff (for how
Jesus has shepherded you into the green pastures and
refreshing waters of God’s love), a flower (for
something that has blossomed, flowered in you), a
peace symbol (you are more calm, peaceful), a cross
(you were given the strength to carry a cross), a
band-aid for a healing, etc.
On Wednesday evening of Holy Week, (April
1st), the woodchips will be nailed to the wooden cross
in the sanctuary. You are invited to come to the
prayer service and nail your woodchip to the cross.
If you are unable to attend and would like your
woodchip nailed to the cross, please return it next
Sunday. There will be baskets on the tables with the
bulletins.
Easter Sunday Mass Schedule – April 5th
Easter Vigil – 8:00 PM
No 5:00 PM
Easter Sunday
6:30 AM
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
God bless you,
Fr. Dunleavy
Lenten Adult Faith Formation
Great Bible Stories
Are you looking to do a little something extra
for Lent? Join Father Friel as we explore the Bible
stories we learned as children through the eyes of
adult faith:
Tuesday, March 17th
Tuesday, March 24th
The Sacrifice of Isaac
David & Goliath
We will meet at 7 PM in the Spirituality Center.
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Saint Anselm Catholic School
New Student Registration
PK – Grade 8
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Required for Registration of New Students
Grades K to 8
The following documents and records must be presented at
the time of registration:
1. Birth certificate
2. Baptismal certificate if baptized in a parish other than
Saint Anselm
3. Immunization records from the doctor
4. Child’s Social Security Card
5. A copy of the child’s most recent report card from the
School in which the child is currently enrolled
6. Any other pertinent information that may relate to the
child’s achievement in a school setting
7. Whenever there is a family situation involving either
divorce or separation, a copy of the court order must
be presented for the office file.
8. $50.00 nonrefundable registration fee per child
Registration for Prekindergarten Class
Students for this class must be 4 years of age on or before
September 1, 2015.
A $50.00 nonrefundable registration fee is due at the time
of registration.
We must have seventeen students registered for the class
for this program to begin.
Required for Registration in the
Prekindergarten Class
1. Birth Certificate
2. Baptismal Certificate if baptized in a parish other than
Saint Anselm
3. Immunization records from child’s physician
4. Child’s social security card
5. Any other pertinent information that may relate to the
child’s achievement in a school setting
6. Whenever there is a family situation involving divorce
or separation, a copy of the court order must be
presented for the office file.
Please note: No registration (PK to 8) will be taken if
any of the above documents and records are not
presented at the time of registration.
Open House for visits to our school:
Any Thursday by appointment only
Mass Schedule
Sunday, March 22
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
Glenn Reger r/b Tim & Toni Black
Oscar Michelfelder r/b Clare Michelfelder
People of Saint Anselm Parish
Monday, March 23
8:30 AM
Holy Family r/b Ralph Berarducci
8:30 AM
Florence C. Malone
r/b Daughters, Ann & Agnes
8:30 AM
Silverio Berarducci & Family
r/b Ralph Berarducci
8:30 AM
Sylvia DiPhillipo
r/b Children & Grandchildren
8:30 AM
Lawrence Harkins r/b Mark Fabbi
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
Michael Serado r/b His Daughters
Edmund Wizimirski, 1st Anniversary
r/b The Keeton Family
8:00 AM
Helen M. Lyster, Sr., 101st Birthday
r/b Helen Lyster, Jr.
Joseph & Sylvia DiPhillipo
r/b Children & Grandchildren
People of Saint Anselm Parish
Tuesday, March 24
Wednesday, March 25
Thursday, March 26
Friday, March 27
Saturday, March 28
Sunday, March 29
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
Sunday Collection – March 15, 2015
Envelopes
Loose
High School Students
Grade School Students
$10,704.00
$ 535.16
$
67.00
$
11.00
Total
$11,317.16
Second Collection Today
Church in Latin America
Second Collection – March 29, 2015
Pray For Our Sick…
Lorraine Apice, wife of Edward Apice
Terry Baker, nephew of Mary Elisio
Tom Barr, brother of Margie & Jerry Barr
Barbara Bersin, friend of Terry Caimi
Mary Book, aunt of Janet Segaline
John Carr, brother of Robert Carr
Loretta Chilton, wife of Jack Chilton
Joe Ciminara, friend of Pete DiGiuseppe
Margaret, Mark & Ralph Citrino
Debbie Collins, niece of Peg Brecker
Emma Costello, great-granddaughter of Peg Cohan
Joseph Daly, nephew of Jack & Pat Owens
Larry Destralo, husband of Carolyn Destralo
Michael DiMauro, brother of Carmella Morris
Jack Dockery, husband of Jackie Dockery
Joey Dougherty, brother of Debbie Peruso
Helena Gaydos, sister of Annarose Payne
Dorothy Gentile-Giorgianni, mother of Dave Gentile
Nicki Goodwin, friend of Bill & Lauren Love
Carol Grimes, mother of Melissa Baker Moore
Al Hines, brother-in-law of Bernie & Theresa Cory
Teresa Holman, daughter of Mary & Dom Bucciarelli
Gary Hughart, friend of Bernie & Theresa Cory
Linda Ireland, friend of Mary Beahr
Marlene Kelly, friend of Bill Fitzgerald
Leslie Kobzina, granddaughter of Eleanor Keeton
Ed Lafferty, husband of Peg Lafferty
Nicholas Lamina, son of Joseph & Carol Lamina
Jeanne McDonough, aunt of Ann Grippo
Marie Macready, mother of Joyce Macready
Erin Martin, granddaughter of Tom & Anita Murphy
Nora Mastyl, sister of Kathy Nice
Mickey Melnyk, wife of Joe Melnyk
Claudia Micola, cousin of Diane Leonetti
Bonnie Oldham, sister of Mary Ellen Lowery
Judy O’Meara, relative of Joanne Callahan
Louise Ott, friend of Janet Segaline
Relatives of The Tarquin Pirolli Family
Ron Raby, husband of Marge Raby
Art Rausch, husband of Judy Rausch
Jeanne Robinson, friend of Bill & Lauren Love
Al Romagano, husband of Mary Romagano
Tom Secrest, husband of Pat Secrest
Agnes Smith, wife of Gerard Smith
Frank Stabler, nephew of Bill Stabler
Betty Beck Tierney, sister of Rita Vaxner
Elizabeth Wahl, granddaughter of Terry Kumor
Edward Woehlcke, husband of Donna Woehlcke
Richard Young, husband of Catherine Young
Helene Zisk, wife of Stan Zisk
Snow Removal
Pray For Our Deceased…
Evelyn Bonifillio, relative of Tom & Arlene Kligerman
Leonard Dunchock, father of Lori Long
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Weekly Schedule
Sunday, March 22
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00AM
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
SCRIP Sales – Room B
Pancake Breakfast – Parish Hall
…until Noon
Liturgy of the Word for Children (K-4)
Lay Dominicans – Spirituality Center
Pre-Jordan – Spirituality Center
AA Meeting – Room B
Home & School Skating Party
Monday, March 23
9:00 AM
3:00 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Divine Mercy Chaplet – Chapel
Rosary & Benediction – Chapel
AA Meeting – Room B
Cub Scouts’ Mtg. – Parish Hall
RCIA – Spirituality Ctr.
Legion of Mary Mtg. – Spirituality Ctr.
Al Anon Meeting – Cares II Room
9:15 AM
6:45 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
SCRIP Sales – Room B
CCD Classes
Adult Faith Formation – Spirituality Ctr.
AA Meeting – Room B
Tuesday, March 24
Wednesday, March 25
1:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:15 PM
New School Registrations
Spring Cleaning – Church
AA Meeting – Room B
St. Vincent DePaul Mtg.
CYO Outreach – Parish Hall
AA Meeting – Room B
Thursday, March 26
8:30 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Mass w/school children Grades 1-4
Senior Citizens’ Mtg. – OLV
Stations of the Cross – Grades 5-8
AA Meeting – Room B
SCRIP Sales – Room B
Boy Scouts’ Mtg. – Parish Hall
Choir Practice
Stump the Priest
Join us for a Philadelphia “first!” Stump the
Priest is an evening of Q&A among Catholic
young adults (21-35). A panel of four priests will
respond to questions from the crowd. Questions
may also be submitted anonymously to
stumpthepriestphilly@gmail.com.
Tough
questions welcome!
We will meet at The Field House (1150 Filbert
Street, Phila.) on Wednesday, March 25. Doors
open at 7 PM, and questions begin at 7:30 PM.
There is no cover charge.
Theology on Tap Northeast
Young adults (21-35) are invited to the spring
series of “Theology on Tap Northeast.” These four
Monday evenings will include casual eating, drinking, and
faith-related discussion. Come one week or every week.
The topics will be:
April 6th
April 13h
April 20th
April 27th
How I Met Your Mother (and Mine)
Fr. Kevin Mohan
Sacred Support: After Abortion &
Before Birth
Brett Attebery
The Feminine Genius
Sr. Sara Butler, M.S.B.T.
World Meeting of Families 2015
Meghan Cokeley
We will meet at Gearo’s Grille (1913 Welsh Road,
Phila. 19115), beginning at 7:30 PM. There is no cover
charge.
Friday, March 27
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
Curia Meeting – Spirituality Ctr.
AA Meeting – Room B
Living Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 28
12:00 PM
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
Wedding
March 14, 2015
David Eife and Beverly Keyes
AA Meeting – Room B
SCRIP Sales – Room B
Family Day – Parish Hall
…raffle baskets on display until 6:30 PM
Easter Bulletin Transmission Schedule
Baptism
March 15, 2015
Bulletin information for April 5th is due by
Noon on Thursday, March 26th.
Brynlee Paige, daughter of Daniel & Amanda Bowne
Ashton Parker, son of Nicholas & Audrey Smith
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Vincentian Message…
In the Gospel today, Jesus says “Whoever serves
me must follow me, and where I am, there also
will my servant be. The father will honor whoever
serves me.” When we help the poor we are truly
followers of Jesus, servant of the poor.
As you place your gift in the Society of St.
Vincent DePaul poor box, know that you are a
sign of God’s love to those who are suffering and
you give them Easter hope and joy.
PALM SUNDAY
EASTER FLOWER SALE
We will be offering 6” pots of tulips, daffodils,
and hyacinths following the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass
on Saturday, March 28th and following the 8:00
& 10:00 AM Masses and the Noon Mass on
Sunday, March 29th for $5.00 each. This is a
fundraiser benefiting our school. If you are able
to offer time after the Masses to help us sell the
flowers, please call Trish, 215-281-0556 or 215779-3110. We are in need of adult and student
volunteers.
Night at the Races
Saturday, April 18, 2015
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saint Anselm Church
Tickets are $25.00 in advance; $30.00 at the
door. Sponsor a race: $100.00; buy a horse:
$20.00. Admission includes food, set-ups, beer
and soda; BYO spirits and snacks (must be 21 or
older to attend).
Proceeds benefit Holy
Redeemer Food Pantry of Pennsylvania. For
tickets or information, please contact either
Brian
Hague,
215-856-1158
(bhague@holyrdeemer.com) or Hope Boccella,
215-938-4611 (hboccella@holyredeemer.com
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Little Sisters of the Poor
Spring Concert – SCYTHIAN!
Saturday, April 11
“Chase the winter blues away by coming to the
Little Sisters of the Poor’s Spring Concert,
featuring the Irish Group, Scythian. Named
after Ukrainian nomads, the group plays
immigrant rock with thunderous energy,
technical prowess, and storytelling songwriting,
beckoning crowds into a barn-dance rock
concert experience. Have fun while helping us
raise much needed funds for the elderly poor of
Holy Family Home. Concert will be held at
Villanova University’s Jake Nevin Field House.
General admission is $50/per person ($20
students, $10 ages 12 and under) and includes
food and beverages. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Please send your orders to Holy Family Home,
Dept PB, 5200 Chester Avenue, Phila., PA 19143
or call Catherine, 215-729-5153 or visit our
website
at
www.littlesistersofthepoorphiladelphia.org.
11th Anniversary of the
Amy’s Fund Fun Walk & 5K Run
“Amy’s Fund” will host the Fun Walk and 5K
Run for women’s cancer research on Sunday,
April 26th at Holy Family University. Amy’s
Fund honors the life and memory of Amy Kligge
Vengels, a Northeast Philadelphia resident and
Holy Family graduate who lost her battle with
cervical cancer at the young age of 28. Join us
for a great event supporting a great cause and
bring the family – activities include fun bus, face
painting, DJ and more. Proceeds benefit the
Women’s Cancer Center at Fox Chase Cancer
Center. For more information or to register,
visit wwww.amysfund.org or call 215-632-1663.
Eucharistic Ministers
Easter Sunday, April 5th
If you are able to assist the priest with the
distribution of the Eucharist on Easter Sunday,
please indicate the Mass you will attend on the
sign-up sheet in the Sacristy. Thank you.
St. Anselm CYO Raffle and Family Fun Day
Saturday, March 28th, 2015 – 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Sunday, March 29th, 2015 – 9am to 4pm
The Raffle will be held in the Parish Hall.
Come join us for our raffle weekend.
Stop by anytime on Saturday or Sunday and take your chance on some great raffles.
After 12pm mass on Sunday, we will have DJ Steve Mundy.
Food and Drink will be for sale on Sunday.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Pretzels, Hot Dogs, Soda, and Snacks!
Activity tables will be setup for the children, including coloring, create your own crazy glasses,
and create your own mask.
We will be raffling off items from the following businesses:
Adventure Aquarium – Applebee’s – Dick’s Sporting Goods – Reading Fightin Phils
QVC – Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire – Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs – Round Top Mountain
Sky Zone – Panera Bread
Plus Many More!
We will also be having a vacation raffle where you can win passes to Walt Disney World, a
South African Hunting Trip, or a trip to the Caribbean.
If you would like more information, or would like to make a donation, please contact Alexis
(215) 588-6134 or sascyofundraising@yahoo.com
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SAINT ANSELM SCHOOL PAINT NITE
Tired of the cold? Thinking about escaping to the beach? Well, here's a chance for
you to paint your very own piece of paradise!!! Please join us for a fun-filled adult
afternoon. You're welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks.
Please register at:
https://www.paintnite.com/pages/events/view/philadelphia/870242
(Registration deadline - 4/12/15)
The cost is $45.00. Hope to see you there!
When: Sunday, April 26, 2015 (doors open at 2:00 p.m.)
Time: Painting begins promptly at 2:30 p.m.
Where: Saint Anselm Parish Hall (D Door)
12670 Dunks Ferry Road, Philadelphia, PA
If you have any questions please email the coordinators at
jennarga@yahoo.com or daneyells@comcast.net
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