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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 …

As many of you know our cantor at the Sunday 8 am Mass and long-time member of the Adult Choir, Mario Ogno, and his family will be moving from Brooklyn in July. He will be greatly missed, as will his wife: Alice, and their children: Julia Alice, Mario III, and Nicholas. They all have been …

On Sunday, June 23rd St. Anselm Church celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ ~ Corpus Christi. As has now become customary at St. Anselm, the parish observed the Feast (the weather co-operating) with an outdoor procession lead by the clergy of the parish and accompanied by the St. Anselm Adult …

Nicholas Podias – Eagle Scout Project Usually the St. Anselm Publicity Committee writes an article for a St. Anselm event. But, with the wonderful material provided to us by Nick, we are happy to share with you his thoughts.  My original choice for an Eagle Scout Project was to sponsor a community recycling drive and …

What an exciting time for the SACA graduating class of 2019! The celebrations began on Friday, June 7th with an award ceremony and dinner dance at Sirico’s where the grads, family members and guests enjoyed great food and music. After a day of rest, the families attended a Mass and Social for the graduates on …

The motto of the U.S. Coast Guard is “Semper Paratus” which is Latin for “Always Ready”, and this readiness was evident during their June 5th visit to SACA.  Coast Guardsmen under the guidance of Commander Devon Brennan arrived with 2 rescue boats and quickly began setting up rescue equipment including helmets, ropes, lifesavers, floatation devices, …