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Life offers us many occasions to celebrate – births, baptisms, graduations, confirmations, and weddings to name just a few – but today we celebrate those who have gone before us, and those who will follow, and ourselves, in the ongoing witness to God’s love and grace acting in the world through St. Anselm Parish. We …

Saint Anselm Parish held a unique Pentecost Sunday this year. The parish celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation, as it does annually on the Feast of Pentecost, the birthday of the Church. But, in addition, the parish observed its 100th anniversary (founded on June 4th, 1922).     While Msgr. Maloney, our pastor, administered the Sacrament to …

Celebration – In our spiritual journey through life we are offered numerous occasions to acknowledge those milestones, which we, our family, and community celebrate: Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, and Marriages. But for some, there is a special occasion to celebrate – Ordination to the Priesthood. On Sunday, May 22nd St. Anselm Parish joined with Fr. …

St. Anselm Youth Activities was in championship form on Friday, May 20th. The Pastors’ Tournament returned to Dyker Beach Golf Club in its “traditional” spring slot for the first time since 2019. This was the second outing since Covid canceled the event in 2020 – the 2021 tournament was played in October. The 23rd Golf …

May 1st and 15th were special Sundays at Saint Anselm. The parish and the parents of the First Communion class joined to celebrate the First Holy Communion of more than forty youngsters in second grade. These two solemn and joyous Sunday celebrations took place thanks to the efforts of three wonderful catechists: Mrs. Priscilla Goetten, …

On Friday, April 29th a band of volunteers led by Chair Christina Cafiero busily worked to transform Meletia Hall into the magical world of Harry Potter which was the theme for the Annual Cub Scout Blue & Gold Dinner.  Decorations were put up and the Cub Masters decorated their Pack’s tables. The festivities began the …

More than 100 children and their families gathered in Meletia Hall on April 9th for a joyful celebration – Brunch with the Easter Bunny.  This event provides a fun-filled day for people of all ages, offering pizza, dessert, games, dancing, prizes, raffles, and a gift bag for each child.  If that wasn’t enough, the Easter Bunny …

On Sunday, March 27th, Bay Ridge Catholic Academy celebrated the return of the Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade with a joyous gathering in the Academy’s McMahon Auditorium. While the guests enjoyed an amazing selection of foods, from traditional Irish soda bread to the ever popular pizza (party goers brought their own eats this year) …

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 …