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National Catholic Schools Week at St. Anselm Catholic Academy (SACA) began on Sunday, January 27th with the first parish Sunday Social of 2019. Around the McMahon Auditorium, poster-board displays, videos, activities, and a table sponsored by the Alumni Association, highlighted the wonderful educational opportunities and tradition of excellence offered at SACA. Academy Principal, Kevin Flanagan, …

On Saturday morning, December 22nd – following the conclusion of the 11am Mass, a host of wonderful parishioners came together to decorate St. Anselm Church for Christmas. Over the previous week preparation had begun with the hanging of wreathes and the setting up of un-lit Christmas trees in the sanctuary on either side of the …

On December 18th, a very special group of St. Anselm Catholic Academy teachers and children from PreK 3, Kindergarten, 1st  and 2nd grades joined Principal Kevin Flanagan to donate boxes filled with children’s toiletries and accessories to their less fortunate peers in shelters run by Safe Horizon, an organization that provides a secure, nurturing space …

On Sunday, December 16th parishioners and guests gathered in the church for “An Advent Afternoon of Prayer & Song to Prepare for Christmas.”  The glorious voices of the adult choir filled the church as basses, tenors, altos and sopranos blended in perfect harmony to perform carols including “Angels We Have Heard on High”, “A Christmas Gloria” …

We Thank You for Your Kindness You came bearing gifts with smiles on your faces to benefit friends from six different places.  Tots, teens, and adults send their thanks to you.  And the St. Anselm Elves are most grateful too! – The Elves Parishioners chose gift tags the weekend before Thanksgiving and returned December 8th …

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 …

Artists of all ages converged upon the McMahon Auditorium & Meletia Hall at St. Anselm Catholic Academy on Sunday, December 2nd to create majestic wreaths, centerpieces and table-top trees to brighten their homes for Christmas.  The annual event, which is sponsored by the Youth Activities Program, is popular with families and friends who return year …

“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 …