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Saint Anselm Youth Activities returned, in person, to the Academy building on Sunday, December 5th. The much-loved event was back after being held last year as a “pick up” / socially distanced event in the schoolyard, which provided individuals the materials needed to make their decorations at home. This year’s Workshop offered participants the opportunity …

Our Advent Tree Lighting took place on Saturday, December 4th following the 5pm Mass. It was a joyous event with hymns from our outstanding Adult Choir and a beautiful reading from our Pastor, Monsignor Maloney.  The crowd excitedly waited for the cue, “Let There Be Light!”, from Monsignor and then the night was brightened by …

In October Pope Francis established a process of prayer and discernment for the Church within every diocese throughout the world in preparation for the Synod of Bishops, which will meet in Rome in 2023. In the diocese of Brooklyn and Queens the first step in this journey began on October 11th with Bishop DiMarzio celebrating …

Sunday, November 14th was damp, but it didn’t matter.  It was also quite cold, but it didn’t matter to all the St. Anselm Parishioners and friends of St. Anselm who joyfully brought their donations to the Louise Troisi Winter Clothing Drive.  Our friends at Catholic Charities of Brooklyn & Queens (CCBQ) contacted us asking for …

Saint Anselm Boy Scout Troop 13 returned to 4th Avenue for Marathon Sunday – November 7, 2021. Members of the Troop served as volunteers at the 81st – 82nd Streets water station. This volunteer service is a major commitment by the Troop. Participation by volunteers has to be approved beforehand. They need to be on-site …

Scouting’s National Youth Leadership Training is a 6-day long program designed to develop: leadership, communication, planning, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, while also having scouts participate in fun outdoor challenges. The program is open to both boys and girls. The ideal is that at the conclusion of the training a scout will have the skills to be …

Alex Lambert of St. Anselm Boy Scout Troop 13 took an important step on Saturday, November 6th, toward completing his journey to Eagle Scout by painting grandstand #2 of the Ben Vitale Fields at 14th Avenue and Cropsey Avenue. Mrs. Pam Kelter, of Scout Troop 13, coordinated the project with the New York City Parks …

The sidewalk in front of St. Anselm Church was the place to be as friendly dogs and cats met for the annual Blessing of the Animals which took place following the 11 am Mass on Saturday, October 2nd.  The animals and their humans enjoyed the opportunity to catch up and, in some cases, get to …

St. Anselm Youth Activities  22nd Annual Golf Outing  “The Pastors’ Tournament” On Friday October 1st, after a hiatus of a year and a half, St. Anselm Youth Activities held its 22nd annual golf outing at the Dyker Beach Golf Course. Tom McCarthy, committee chair, and Frank Barnao, co-chair, with Janet Bonamassa and Anne Texeira – …

The past year has created many challenges for schools. At Bay Ridge Catholic numerous social events had to be cancelled, or greatly modified, because of the Covid-19 Pandemic.  As a result, the Committee members of the Bay Ridge Catholic Academy’s largest fundraiser (Ladies’ Night) knew that they would have to think creatively to plan a …