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Lions, and tigers, and bears… no, not really. Rather our four-footed, furry friends – cats and dogs, gathered with their human companions for the annual Blessing of the Animals for the Feast of St. Francis on Saturday, October 5th. It was downright cold, but the atmosphere was warm as Fr. Fred Cintron came to the …

The major topic among the parent volunteers who had gathered in the Auditorium was “How is the field?”  It was certainly a fair question considering the previous day’s rain.  And so, on October 4th, the students in grades K-8, staff, and family volunteers left the school and began their 2019 Walk for Education which led …

On September 15th Saint Anselm held its first Sunday Social of the 2019-2020 year. Following the 10 AM Mass, parishioners gathered in McMahon auditorium to enjoy light refreshments and great conversation – and – catch-up with one another on the “happenings” in each other’s lives since the last Sunday Social in May. Parents and school …

A New Year At SACA! During the heat of August, SACA’s dedicated teachers began working to ensure that everything would be ready for the new school year! On Tuesday, September 3rd they returned to spend the morning in Professional Development meetings and the afternoon in their classrooms putting up the finishing touches (door decorations, welcome …

Saint Anselm Parish held it’s fourth summer Blood Drive on July 28th, and thanks to the support of parishioners and donors throughout Bay Ridge – and beyond – more than 40 blood products were collected. The St. Anselm Holy Name Society (which sponsors the parish blood drives), and parishioners greeted donors as they entered and …