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Saint Anselm Church 12670 Dunks Ferry Road Philadelphia, PA 19154

Parish Center School Phone 215-637-3525 215-632-1133 Fax 215-637-4915 215-632-3264 Parish Website: www.stanselmparish.com School Website: http://teacherweb.com/PA/SaintAnselmSchool/SchoolHomePage

MASS SCHEDULE Weekend Fourth Sunday of Easter

Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM April 21, 2013 Sunday 8:00; 10:00 AM; 12:00 Noon 7:00 PM PARISH CENTER HOURS

Weekday Monday thru Thursday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM 6:30 AM (Chapel); 8:30 AM (Church) Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday thru Friday) Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM 8:00 AM (Saturday)

PASTORAL & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Reverend Thomas J. Dunleavy.……………..Pastor.…………….....ext. #11…………[email protected] Reverend David M. Friel.…………………....Parochial Vicar……..ext. #14…………[email protected] Reverend John E. Fitzgerald ……………….Resident……………...ext. #23…………[email protected] Deacon Gerald J. Whartenby ………………Pastoral Associate...... ext. #12…………[email protected] Deacon Dennis P. Warner.…………………..Pastoral Associate…..ext. #17…………..deacon.warner@ stanselmparish.com Mrs. Geraldine Murphy……………………..Principal…………………………………[email protected] Mrs. Diane Leonetti..……………………….. Director of Music…...ext. #29…………...dleonetti@ stanselmparish.com Mr. Dennis Mueller..………………………...Religious Education...ext. #15…………...dmueller@ stanselmparish.com Mrs. Theresa Grillo..………………………...Business Manager..…ext. #13…………...tgrillo@ stanselmparish.com Mrs. Kathleen Zaremski..…………………...Parish Secretary…….ext. #16…………[email protected] Mrs. Joanne Jackson………………………...Receptionist………….ext. #10.…………..jjackson@ stanselmparish.com Mrs. Ronnie Harkins ………………………..Receptionist…...... ext. #10….………..rharkins@ stanselmparish.com

BAPTISMS WEDDINGS

Baptisms are every Sunday at 1:00 PM. Parents are asked to Couples planning to marry are asked to contact a Parish call the Parish Center and speak with the Priest or Deacon priest to make arrangements for a wedding. who is on call and who will assist them in registering their child for Baptism. The Church assists the parents by offering instruction on the meaning, importance, and CONFESSION SCHEDULE responsibilities of the sacrament of Baptism. A Pre-Jordan Baptismal Program for helping parents prepare for the spiritual birth of their child is held on the fourth Sunday of Saturdays 3:30-4:30 PM the month in the Spirituality Center following the Noon Mass. DEVOTIONS Divine Mercy 3:00 PM Monday (Chapel) Rosary 8:00 AM Daily 6:30 PM Monday Benediction 6:50 PM Monday Eucharistic Exposition 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Chapel) Monday – Chapel Miraculous Medal Novena 8:00 AM Mass Saturday Legion of Mary 7:00 PM Monday Charismatic Prayer Mtg. 7:00 PM Tuesday May 18th, 2013. The mass begins at 10:00 AM. I would be honored by your presence. Dear Parishioners Thank you for a wonderful year, for edifying Secretaries Day me by your love of Christ, and for all the many words of encouragement you have offered throughout the th Wednesday, April 24 is Secretaries Day. year. May God bless you all. Please join me in recognizing and showing appreciation for our secretaries. I can never thank them enough for the wonderful work they do and for April 21st – Feast of Saint Anselm their happy, pleasant dispositions that give life to our offices. Saint Anselm - the Man Our Parish Center Secretaries include: Mrs. The son of noble parents, Anselmo d'Aosta Joanne Jackson, Mrs. Kathleen Zaremski, Mrs. was born in northern Italy around the year AD 1033. Terry Grillo, and Mrs. Ronnie Harkins. His family’s wealth did not deter the young Anselm from desiring to enter a monastery when he was Our School Secretaries are: Mrs. Rita fifteen. His father’s wishes, however, delayed the Fulginiti, Mrs. Dawn Bautista, and Mrs. Mary fulfillment of that longing until Anselm entered the O’Hanlon. Benedictine Abbey of Bec in Normandy at age We are blessed with the presence of each of twenty-seven. our secretaries. Thank you, Ladies for all the good He was later elected abbot and eventually you do here! became the 34th Archbishop of Canterbury. In these roles, Anselm insisted upon the freedom of the Church to govern herself independent of the state. A Note & Invitation from Deacon Loomis After a life of service to the Church amidst Greetings from your neighborhood-friendly great political turmoil and personal suffering, Deacon! Anselm died in 1109. He was canonized at the As we together enjoy the warm air and the request of Thomas Becket in 1163 and proclaimed a budding of flowers on the trees, I am reminded of the Doctor of the Church by Pope Clement XI in 1720. warm days that I felt when I first arrived at St. Anselm parish last summer. I still can’t believe it’s Saint Anselm - the Saint been almost a year since Archbishop Chaput sent me Anselm did not become a saint on account of to serve here at St. Anselm Parish, and what an his royal birth, his advanced theology, or his gifted amazing year it has been! I remember my first day philosophic mind. Rather, his saintliness consisted moving into the rectory, wherein I found a vase filled primarily in small acts of charity, sincere penance, with yellow roses and a note of welcome from the St. and fervent prayer. Perhaps more than anything Anselm community. else, it was his daily fidelity to the call of God that Since that day, I have never ceased to receive made Anselm holy. the same joy and enthusiasm from the parish, and I owe it to all of you to express my heartfelt gratitude In hagiography, Saint Anselm’s symbol is and deep sense of humility for your love. As the days traditionally a ship, representing the spiritual draw nearer to ordination, and my excitement independence of the Church, which he so zealously increases to fever pitch, I am also grieved to realize defended. He is sometimes also depicted with a hare, that my time at St. Anselm’s parish is also coming to as in the statue outside the front doors of our church. a close. My final weekend serving at the parish will This symbol recalls a story about Anselm’s be April 27-28th. tremendous gentleness as he saved a hare from the Before I depart, however, I want to invite all grip of hunters. Although he was a mild man and a of you to participate in the ordination ceremony. If lover of peace, he would not retreat from conflict and you have never seen an ordination, love liturgy, or persecution when principles were at stake. simply want to be with me on that special day, please come to the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul on Happy Feast Day! Father Dunleavy

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Mass Schedule Sunday, April 21 8:00 AM The People of Saint Anselm Parish Pray For Our Deceased… 10:00 AM Margaret Dunn r/b Kathy Zaremski Bernice Crook, mother of Robert Crook 12:00 PM Joseph Messa r/b Mr. & Mrs. Dom Bucciarelli 7:00 PM The Intentions of the Priest #2-016 Monday, April 22 ray or ur ick… 6:30 AM Betty Polisi r/b Ed Budny & Family P F O S 8:30 AM Rosalie Dondero r/b Schmeltzer Family Lorraine Apice, wife of Edward Apice Dave Baldwin, son-in-law of Chris DiMezzo Tuesday, April 23 Joe Baldwin, grandson of Chris DiMezzo 6:30 AM Jo Ann Tessey r/b Maureen Schaffner Ray Blum, husband of Linda Blum 8:30 AM Bud Geist r/b Beverly Delgott John Bradley, husband of Doris Bradley Peggy Anne Brecker, daughter of Harry & Peg Brecker Wednesday, April 24 Karen Budny, daughter-in-law of Ed Budny 6:30 AM Jo Ann Tessey r/b Joanne Becker Dot Callaghan, mother of James Callaghan 8:30 AM John Lowery, Sr. r/b His Wife & Children John Carr, brother of Robert Carr Thursday, April 25 Chuck Chilton, nephew of Loretta & Jack Chilton 6:30 AM Shirley Elliott r/b Joe Keegan Jack Chilton, husband of Loretta Chilton 8:30 AM Walter Molishus r/b His Family Margaret & Mark Citrino Baby Nicholas Cushman Friday, April 26 Michael DiMauro, brother of Carmella Morris 6:30 AM Betty Polisi r/b Arlene & Tom Kligerman Linda Gallante, mother of Stacey Shoemaker 8:30 AM Regina McCarthy r/b Francis McKeown Jane Garcia, friend of Charles & Diane Robinson Saturday, April 27 Alexa Geist, granddaughter of Beverly Geist 8:00 AM Bud Magee r/b His Wife, Catherine Joanne Goehler, niece of Frank & Marge Tomaselli 5:00 PM Thomas R. Buckley, Sr., Birthday Nicki Goodwin, friend of Lauren Love r/b Peg & Family Carol Grimes, mother of Melissa Baker Moore Alex Grosser, brother-in-law of Mae Harris Sunday, April 28 Mary Hagan, mother-in-law of Kathy Hagan 8:00 AM The People of Saint Anselm Parish Larry Harkins, husband of Ronnie Harkins 10:00 AM Madelina Juliano Ken Harris, brother of Ray Harris r/b Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Malone Ray Harris, husband of Mae Harris 12:00 PM Catherine Hughes Diane Hill, friend of Amy Sipps r/b Theresa & Frank McKeown Richard Jeral, son of Bob & Helen Jeral 7:00 PM The Intentions of the Priest Nicholas Lamina, son of Joseph & Carol Lamina Jamie Lafferty, daughter of Marge Marcolina Helen Lyster, sister of John Lyster Peter Marcolina, husband of Marge Marcolina Sunday Collection – April 14, 2013 Erin Martin, granddaughter of Tom & Anita Murphy John McCaffrey, brother of Pat Gatz Envelopes $10,331.00 Jeanne McDonough, aunt of Ann Grippo Loose $ 554.38 McFadden Family & Friends Grade School Students $ 49.00 Staci McFadden, friend of Rich Robinson High School Students $ 15.00 James McKay, son of Dolores & Jim McKay Joan McReynolds, mother of Denise McReynolds Total $10,949.38 Marge Meskill’s relatives: Michael Adams, Clare Brown, Patricia Meskill, Pat Ramenko, Steve Webber Second Collection – April 28, 2013 Julie Nocera, sister of Diane Irwin Bill Nolen, uncle of Chrissy White Catholic Home Missions Dan & Pat Nugent, relatives of Denise McReynolds Bonnie Oldham, sister of Mary Ellen Lowery …Spirituality Ctr. Maggie Oleszczyk, sister of Kathy Zaremski 12:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B Quinn Patella, friend of Tony & Janice Scancella Josie Perri, friend of Mary Rowan Marc Petrasso, friend of Denise McReynolds Relatives of The Tarquin Pirolli Family Frieda Pirolli, wife of Tarquin Pirolli Baptisms Art Press, friend of Mae Harris Dorothy Rowan, mother-in-law of Michelle Westfield April 14, 2013 Allan Sacilowski, husband of Amelia Sacilowski Logan Joseph, son of Luigi Cardone & Kathleen Welkar Joan Sample, mother of Craig Sample Mary Ann Savage, mother of Eileen Savage Carmen Arelle, daughter of James Corish Jane Tarde, mother of Mick Tarde & Janine Zatyko Betty Beck Tierney, sister of Rita Vaxner Gabriella Nicole, daughter of Reinaldo & Nicole Garcia Dorothy Walsh, mother of Marge Walsh Andrew Enrico, son of George & Michelle Johnson John & Margaret Westfield Weekly Schedule Theology on Tap Northeast Sunday, April 21 Young adults (21-35) are invited to the spring series 9:00 AM SCRIP Sales – Room B of “Theology on Tap Northeast.” These two Monday 10:00 AM Liturgy of the Word for Children (K-4) evenings will include casual eating, drinking, and 12:00 PM Secular Franciscans – Spirituality Ctr. faith-related discussion. Come one or both weeks. 5:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B The topics will be: Monday, April 22 9:00 AM Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament April 22nd Listening Session 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet with the Archbishop 6:30 PM Rosary & Benediction – Chapel 6:30 PM AA Meeting – Room B Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, 7:00 PM Legion of Mary Mtg. – Spirituality Ctr. O.F.M. Cap. 7:00 PM Cub Scouts’ Mtg. – Parish Hall April 29th The Catholicism of J.R.R. Tolkein 7:30 PM Theology on Tap – Gearo’s / Welsh Rd. Fr. Chris Landis Tuesday, April 23 9:15 AM SCRIP Sales – Room B We will meet at Gearo’s Grille (1913 Welsh 4:30 PM Rita’s Water Ice Fundraiser – Bristol Pike Road, Phila. 19115), beginning at 7:30 PM. 6:15 PM CCD Level 2 Singing Practice There is no cover charge. 6:45 PM CCD Classes 7:00 PM Prayer Group – Chapel 7:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B

Wednesday, April 24 Steubenville Trip 6:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B 7:15 PM AA Meeting – Room B July 12 – 14, 2013 th Thursday, April 25 All high school age youth (current 8 graders th 8:30 AM Mass w/school children, Grades 5-8 through seniors) are invited to join us for our 6 12:00 PM Senior Citizens’ Mtg. – OLV annual summer youth conference at Franciscan 12:45 PM Rehearsal for First Communion University in Steubenville, Ohio. We were able to 5:00 PM AA Meeting – Room B reserve 30 spots for our parish. 6:30 PM SCRIP Sales – Room B 7:00 PM Boy Scouts’ Mtg. – Parish Hall Please register at the Parish Center with a Friday, April 26 $50.00 deposit (checks payable to St. Anselm 1:00 PM Spring Concert for school children - OLV Church). If you would like to sponsor (or partially 6:30 PM AA Meeting – Room B sponsor) a student, please contact Father Friel. The 7:00 PM Spring Concert for Families – OLV cost is $200 (all inclusive). 7:00 PM Legion of Mary Curia Mtg. …Spirituality Ctr. Saturday, April 27 8:30 AM Breaking Open the Word SUNDAY FUNDAY Saint Anselm Music Department would like to congratulate the following students who All high school students are invited to join us on represented our school at the Archdiocesan th April 28 for our first ever “Sunday Funday.” Choral Festivals and will now perform at the We will begin with the 12 Noon Mass followed by Kimmel Center for the Concert of Excellence on a barbeque, kickball tournament, DJ, jousting, May 2, 2013 at 7:30 PM: bonfire and other activities in the Church parking lot. This event has been planned for Cara DiMarcantonio – Grade 8 teens by teens. Please join us for an afternoon of Honor Chorus – April 14, 2013 fun, food and fellowship! Kylie Snellbaker & Carli Squares – Grade 6 Elementary Chorus – February 27, 2013

#3-016 Ladies of Saint Anselm Vincentian Message… Closing Mass & Dinner April 30, 2013 Today we celebrate “Good Shepherd Sunday” where we reflect on Jesus’ care and love of us. All members of the Ladies of Saint Anselm are invited to our 6:30 PM Closing Liturgy in the Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent DePaul IHM Chapel (Spirituality Center). A buffet will show that you are indeed the disciple of dinner will follow. Please join us to celebrate Jesus, the Good Shepherd, as it will bring your another successful year! love to those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and dread. Saint Anselm Parish Picnic Sunday, June 2, 2013 Mark your calendar…. Adventureland Day Camp Bensalem, PA Spring Clothing Drive Everyone is invited, rain or shine from 1:00 PM May 18th, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The cost is $10.00 (ages 11 & up); St. Anselm Schoolyard $5.00 (ages 2-10); children under 2 are free. Usable men’s, women’s and children’s clothing Ticket prices are $15 & $10 at the gate. There and small household goods, bed and bath linens, are two pools for swimming, a lake for fishing pots and pans, dishes and cooking utensils will be and boating, a playground and much more. accepted. No baby equipment please! Bring the entire family, your food and drink and enjoy a day outdoors. Tickets may be purchased at the Parish Center or following the Vigil Mass on May 18th and the 8 AM, 10 AM and Noon Masses May 19th. Saint Anselm Spring Concert St. Anselm Music Department cordially invites all parishioners to our Spring Concert on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM in Our Lady of Victory Hall. No admission charge! Rita’s Water Ice Fundraiser 1227 Bristol Pike Andalusia, PA 19020 Tuesday, April 23rd Congratulations… The CYO will receive a percentage of all sales Proceeds benefit Camilla Hall Nursing Home Renovations between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm

ATTENTION, CYO PARENTS SCRIP SALES WE NEED YOU! There are a number of CYO Board Member Due to the Carnival, SCRIP will be sold in Room A on Tuesdays & Saturdays and in the Parish Center Positions available for the 2013-2014 school year. on Thursdays and Sundays. There will be no If you would like to become more involved in our SCRIP sales on Thursday, May 9th or Saturday, CYO, please contact Fr. Friel, 215-637-3525 or May 11th! email [email protected]

#4-016 Reminder… #5-016 Volunteers Needed! Father David’s Lancaster Trip April 27, 2013 Immaculate Mary Home, located at Holme Circle and Welsh Road, is in need of volunteers. Depart from St. Anselm Parking Lot @ 11:15 AM Would you consider sharing the gift of your time (please park along the fence line by the gym) and presence to assist our residents? We are Return: approximately 11:00 PM flexible with days and hours. If you can afford a Dinner is at 7:30 PM few hours a week to assist our residents, please (Bring snacks or brown-bag a lunch) contact the volunteer office, 215-992-1870. Thank you.

POSITION AVAILABLE! HOLY REDEEMER COUNSELING CENTER St. Katherine Drexel Mission Center and offers National Shrine is looking for a FT Office Coordinator/Market Assistant. Responsibilities Meditation for Your Type include coordinating, hosting visitors, scheduling May 1, 2013 retreats, developing and implementing 6:30 – 8:30 PM marketing strategies to increase the visibility of Cost is $25.00 the Mission Ministry of the Sisters of the Blessed Presenter: Robert Butera, MDiv., PhD th Sacrament. Please apply to Human Resources, (pre-registration required by April 26 ) 1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020 or call 215-244-9900, ext. 348. Recipes of Love May 15, 2013 6:30 – 8:30 PM Cost is $25.00 Presenter: Barbara Sherf, BS, CTM (pre-registration required by May 10th) IHM NUN RUN “Sprint in the Spirit” To register for either program, Saturday, June 1, 2013 call 1-800-818-4747. Villa Maria House of Studies For additional information, call 215-914-4190. 8:30 AM Register online: www.ihmnunrun.eventbrite.com $15.00 individual; $25 family It is also necessary to attend the Safe Environment Class. For more information, Attention, All Volunteers! call 215-637-3525, ext. #16.

All persons working with children are required Clearances must be renewed every five years. to have the proper clearances. Applications for a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Clearance are available at the Parish Center. Thank you!

St. Anselm Carnival presents Oscar Amusements May 7 – 11, 2013 6:30 PM Tuesday thru Saturday RIDES FOR ALL AGES! Purchase Pre-Sale Tickets Now!!! $18.00 per strip of 24 tickets

purchase your tickets in advance this weekend and following the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass on April 27th & May 4th 8:00 – 10:00 AM & 12:00 Noon Masses on April 28th & May 5th

FAMILY NIGHTS Wednesday, May 8th, Thursday, May 9th & Saturday, May 11th $18.00 per person CHANCES! -Cash Prizes- First Prize - $2,000 Second Prize - $ 500 Third Prize - $ 100 #6-016 Grocery Collection – now thru May 6th

Please bring your donations to the Parish Center or place them in the boxes in the vestibules.

Donations to our Wine & Roses Booth are also being accepted at the Parish Center! We are grateful for your continued consideration and support!!!

Carnival Volunteer 2013

Name:______Phone No.______

Area of Interest:

_____Midway _____Kitchen _____Security

Availability: _____Tuesday _____Wednesday ______Thursday ______Friday _____Saturday

Please arrive at the Parish Center at 6:00 PM. Thank you for your support!

We welcome High School students to assist with some of the games, i.e. Plinko, Sand Art, Kitchen Runners, etc.

Please complete this form and return it in the collection basket next Sunday, drop it off at the Parish Center or send it through the school office. #7-016

Saint Anselm SCRIP Program

What is SCRIP? Participation in the SCRIP Program helps families pay tuition for Catholic education. This includes Grade Schools, High Schools and Colleges.

Gift cards are purchased in the SCRIP Office. A percentage of the purchase is credited toward the school of your choice. For those who do not have a child in Catholic School, the credit would then go to St. Anselm Parish or you may direct it to another family.

Example: Purchase food certificates $100.00 X 52 weeks = $5,200.00 x 4% tuition reimbursement = $208.00 per year.

Registration: All SCRIP buyers must provide registration information. Forms are available in the SCRIP office.

Location and Selling Hours: We are located in Room “B” – enter via the school parking lot. Tuesday 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM (we also offer SCRIP through school on Tuesdays) Thursday 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Saturday 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Special schedules for holidays will be published in the bulletin.

SCRIP Policy:  All checks must have a telephone number and may require proof of identification; maximum check value $300.00  If a check is returned for insufficient funds the purchaser is responsible for the check’s value and any additional charges incurred  Purchasers are asked to review your receipts and count your certificates before leaving  Cash purchases require exact change  No refunds or exchanges Credit Distribution: Credits of $25.00 or more are disbursed twice a year (January and August). Credit slips must be presented when applying your credit toward a tuition payment.

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PARTICIPATING SCRIP MERCHANTS

Business Earnings

Acme Markets 4% All Star Pizza 7% AMC Movies 3% Applebee’s 3% Burger King 2% Carrabba’s/Cheeseburger Paradise and Outback 4% Chicago Uno Pizzaria 3% Chickie’s & Pete’s 6% Chili’s/Magiano’s/On the Border 4% and Macaroni Grill Dunkin Donuts 2% Giant Supermarkets 4% J. C. Penney 3% Katie O 8% Kohl’s 3% Pathmark Supermarkets 4% Reen’s Deli 3% Rita’s Water Ice 6% ShopRite Markets 4% Texas Roadhouse 8% Toys ‘R Us/Babies ‘R Us 2% Trevose Shoes 3% Walmart/Sam’s 1% WaWa 1%

It’s easy! Everyone shops. Why not let your money make money!!! SCRIP credits may be applied to all Catholic Grade Schools, High Schools and Colleges and CCD!

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