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Saint Anselm Parish, for the third year, held a summer Blood Drive – and thanks, in part, to the generous Mets offer of two free tickets for donors – arranged by the New York Blood Center – hit one out of the park! More than 60 donors came to take part, making this the most …

What an exciting time it was for the SACA graduating class of 2018!  It began on Friday, June 8th with an award ceremony and dinner dance at Sirico’s where the grads, family members and guests enjoyed great food along with music that got people on their feet! After a day of rest, the families attended …

Catching Up with the Young at Heart 2017 – 2018 At their last meeting before summer break, The St. Anselm Young at Heart Club (YAH) reflected on another year of fun, fellowship and service. YAH meets weekly on Mondays from 10 am to 1 pm September through June in Meletia Hall (the St. Anselm Catholic …

FR. SAFFRON’S FAREWELL PARTY ~ June 23, 2018 ~  The 6th Anniversary of Fr. Saffron’s Ordination to the Priesthood Perhaps in contrast to the unusually cool and cloudy weather, St. Anselm Church, for the 5pm Mass, and afterward Meletia Hall were filled with warmth as the parish said “farewell” and “thank you” to Fr. Stephen …

On June 3rd, following the 12 pm Mass, scores of parishioners participated in the annual Corpus Christi procession at St. Anselm.   The procession, which was led by Msgr. Maloney, Msgr. Phillips, Fr. Kull, Fr. Saffron, Fr. Alimnonu, and Deacon Davis left the Church and stopped at “stations” along the route in order to display the …

Friday, June 1st, St. Anselm Youth Activities did itself proud raising money for the wonderful Youth Activities programs offered throughout the year for the children of St. Anselm. After a convivial lunch, during which the participants enjoyed good food and great conversation, and the opportunity to buy raffles for wonderful prizes, as well as a 50/50, …