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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, …

Parishioners had much to celebrate on May 13th as they gathered for our last Sunday Social of the academic year.  In addition, to Mother’s Day, there was a plant sale for the last-minute shoppers looking for a gift for a special gardener, a genuine 50/50 fundraiser raffle held by the St. Anselm Youth Activities Program, and …

From all around Bay Ridge and beyond, generous donors came with stuffed bags and happy smiles. Some walked – carrying their gifts, some came with overflowing shopping carts, and most came in their cars to drop off bags filled with clothing – to support the good work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.   …

This just in: The SACA (St. Anselm Catholic Academy) Drama Club has another smash hit!  On May 3rd, the talented students gave 2 performances of the wonderful show “Seussical Kids” which is based on “Seussical the Musical”.  The evening began with a welcome by principal James McKeon who also led the audience in the “Pledge …

Every year, St. Anselm’s Girl Scouts participate in an annual cookie fundraiser for the support of scouting programs, activities and projects. They set up tables in front of Foodtown Supermarket on 3rd Avenue at 91st Street and at St. Anselm Church. The girls get valuable experience selling the Girl Scout Cookies and providing customer service …