Author: redpenguinweb

On the weekend of December 8th and 9th Saint Anselm held its annual Winter Wonderland in the Academy building. On both Saturday and Sunday, a “Christmas Fair” filled the McMahon Auditorium. While strolling around a floor to ceiling Christmas tree, shoppers had the opportunity to purchase a wonderful assortment of gifts for a loved one or for …

“the light shown in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it.”  (John 1: 4-5)   Despite a cold drizzle, joyous parishioners gathered at the conclusion of the Saturday, December 1st 5 pm Mass to take part in the Seventh Annual Lighting of the Advent Trees, that grace the garden of the church along 4th …

The last Sunday Social of 2018 was held on November 18th and had a very special theme – service to our Parish.  Volunteers from Parish ministries (Consolation, Eucharistic, Lectors, Music, Pastoral Care, Religious Education, Ushers, and Workforce), and committees (Church Decorating, Fundraising, Social) were on hand to discuss their work and answer any questions.  The …

On Sunday, November 11th, Veterans Day, Saint Anselm Parish held its third blood drive of 2018. On this particular Veterans Day, more than 40 individuals came to Meletia Hall in Saint Anselm Catholic Academy to share the gift of life. As the donors entered, members of the Saint Anselm Holy Name Society greeted them. Those …

In spite of a nor’easter, which arrived Saturday morning and lasted on through early Sunday, with much rain and high winds, St. Anselm parishioners answered the call to “Clean Out Your Closets” on the weekend of October 27th and 28th in support the Louise Troisi Professional Clothing Drive. Parishioners came with hangers holding freshly dry-cleaned …