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Saint Anselm Parishioners let their hair down and kicked their heels up at the Third Annual Spring Celebration held Saturday, May 10th in Meletia Hall. Guests enjoyed dancing to the great songs of the 60’s, 70’s, & 80’s performed by the talented “Whippoorwill” made up of John Lepore, Paul Cassone, and Matt D’Emic. Mejlander & Mulgannon, …

Spring Sunday Social Web Site Unveiled On April 27th our Parishioners enjoyed an opportunity to gather and greet one another on the spring-like Sunday Social of the season. Those who attended the Social received a personal tour of our new and improved St. Anselm Website (stanselmbayridge.org) in addition to their coffee and donuts! Many thanks …

Saint Anselm Holy Name Society sponsors Holy Thursday Blood Drive Giving & Receiving at St. Anselm On April 17th parishioners of Saint Anselm and residents of Brooklyn came to Meletia Hall to participate in the annual Holy Thursday Blood Drive of the New York Blood Center. Members of the Saint Anselm Holy Name Society were …

Workforce Ministry The St. Anselm Workforce Ministry continues to provide informative workshops for those looking to enter or re-enter the job market. The April 2nd event “Keys to an Effective Interview” offered valuable information regarding: the 3 Different Types of Interviews, the Do’s and Don’ts of Interviewing, and Helpful Tips for Interviews including how to …

Sunday Social at St. Anselm Spring Happenings St. Anselm Parishioners celebrated the start of Spring at the March 23rd Sunday Social. Those attending enjoyed delicious donuts and beverages while our young artists gathered at the Art Table to make Easter Crafts. It was a wonderful way to bid an “unfond” farewell to Winter! The Sunday …

Saint Anselm Parishioners Honored by the Bay Ridge Community Council On Tuesday, February 25th the Bay Ridge Community Council presented its Hidden Treasurers Awards for 2014 in the community room of Shore Hill Residence. Among the honorees were three parishioners of Saint Anselm: Georgette S. Maione, Mary Francis (Pam) Pazarecki, and Jeanine DeLuca Condon. The …

Catholic Schools Week got off to a wonderful start on January 26th when students, parents, teachers, and parishioners braved the cold to join in the fun at our first Sunday Social of 2014. And what a time it was! St. Anselm Catholic Academy teachers were on hand to talk with current SACA families, greet perspective students …

Holiday Heroes Blood Drive  A Gift of Life On Sunday, December 29th, the Feast of the Holy Family, dozens of caring individuals, parishioners of Saint Anselm and residents of Brooklyn, came to Meletia Hall as participants in the Holiday Heroes Blood Drive of the New York Blood Center with a gift – the Gift of …

Generosity       Gen-er-os-i-ty First known use of word: 1566 The quality of being kind Willingness to give A generous act (Merriam-Webster.com) The thoughtfulness shown by St. Anselm Parishioners   We are once again so grateful to our wonderful parishioners for their generosity during the Parish Christmas.  In November, Parishioners were asked to take a …

“Keys to an Effective Resume” On November 6th St. Anselm Parishioners and our Brooklyn neighbors attended the workshop “Keys to an Effective Resume” which was presented by the St. Anselm Workforce Ministry in partnership with our friends at Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow.  The free event offered important tips for those looking to create or update …