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Artists of all ages converged upon the McMahon Auditorium & Meletia Hall at St. Anselm Catholic Academy on Sunday, December 4th to create majestic wreaths, centerpieces and small table 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 after …

“… and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard in the joy of your heart.”  (Isaiah 30: 30)   Joyful parishioners of all ages gathered in front of the church steps to hear Msgr. Maloney bless our Advent trees following the 5 PM Mass on Saturday, December 3rd. At the conclusion, Msgr. …

Before the start of the busy holiday season, before the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year, Saint Anselm Parishioners gathered in Meletia Hall of Saint Anselm Catholic Academy to enjoy each other’s company and to catch up on what was new in each other’s lives. In addition to enjoying coffee, tea, hot …

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On Sunday, November 13th, St. Anselm held its third blood drive of the year for the New York Blood Center, making the St. Anselm Parish among the top Brooklyn parishes in blood donations. The St. Anselm Holy Name Society, whose members greeted the donors as they came in and thanked them as they left, sponsored …

Sunday, November 6th saw the start of a week of service at St. Anselm that exemplifies all that is best about our parish family.    On Sunday morning parents and scouts of Scout Troop 13 held a fundraiser during the New York City Marathon. Home baked cookies and cakes, granola and other items were sold in …

A frighteningly good time was had by all at the Sunday Social, which was held on October 23rd. Parishioners of all ages attended and chatted with each other while enjoying donuts and drinks.  Our young artists gravitated to the Arts & Crafts table to work on decorating colorful cats, bats, and even a friendly ghost …

Gathering in Meletia Hall on Saturday, October 15th for a fun evening revisiting the great music from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s, Saint Anselm parishioners and our many friends (and even one party goer all the way from Bonn, Germany) enjoyed an evening of dancing, dining, and conviviality to the sounds of classic Doo Wop. Guests …

St. Anselm Church was the place to be on Saturday, October 8th as dogs of all ages and sizes (and one very brave cat named Emmett) and their humans gathered in front of the church for the annual Blessing of the Animals.  Fr. Kull offered a general blessing noting the service and companionship our animals provide …

On behalf of our friends at “Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow” (OBT) and the St. Anselm Workforce Ministry, we thank our parishioners for their wonderful generosity in support of our professional attire drive, which was held on the weekend of October 1st & 2nd.  Despite the cold, damp weather and Bay Ridge festivities, parishioners brought suits, …