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WEDDINGS: Those who become engaged are requested to reach out to a parish priest at least six (6) months before the desired wedding date.

Please also reach out to Deacon Warner for informa on about our Pre-Cana program around the same me. BAPTISMS: Bap sms are celebrated every Sunday following the Noon Mass, approximately at 1:00 PM. Parents are requested to call the Parish Center and speak with Deacon Warner or one of our parish priests who can assist them in registering their child for the Sacrament of Bap sm. Deacon Warner can schedule the Pre-Jordan Bap sm Program with the parents of the child at the me of registra on.

Any ques ons or concerns about the Sacrament? Reach out to Father Rossi or Deacon Warner, thank you!

PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Anthony T. Rossi ----------------------------------- Pastor father.rossi@stanselmparish.com

Rev. John Large ------------------------------------ Senior Priest father.large@stanselmparish.com

Msgr. Thomas J. Dunleavy ---------------- Pastor Emeritus

Deacon Gerald J. Whartenby --------- Pastoral Associate

Deacon Dennis P. Warner -------------- Pastoral Associate

Mrs. Geraldine Murphy ------------------- Principal, School

Mr. Anthony Polselli ------ Coordinator of Rel. Educa on apolselli@stanselmparish.com

Mrs. Mary Ann Thackrah --------- Advancement Director MThackrah@stanselmparish.com

Mrs. Diane Leone ----------------------- Director of Music

Baptism of the Lord January 10, 2021

PARISH CENTER

Phone: 215-637-3525 Fax: 215-637-4915

Parish Website: www.stanselmparish.com

@ St. Anselm Parish, Philadelphia

SCHOOL

Phone: 215-632-1133 Fax: 215-632-3264

School Website: www.stanselmschoolphila.com

< MASS SCHEDULE > Weekend Saturday Vigil............................................. 4:30 PM Sunday .............. 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM & 12:00 Noon

Weekday Monday thru Friday .................................... 8:30 AM Saturday ..................................................... 8:00 AM

CONFESSION SCHEDULE Saturday ------------------------------------- 3:30 - 4:15 PM

PARISH CENTER HOURS

Monday & Wednesday ------------------------------- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Tuesday & Thursday ---------------------------------- 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday ------------------------------------------------------ 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday ------------------------------------------------- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday ---------------------------------------------------- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Masks are mandatory & hand sani zer is available in the office.

If you have an emergency and need a priest, please call 1-610-938-1372

Happy New Year to you all! Father Large and I are thankful for the messages and notes we have received during our quarantine. I am thankful that Father Large has tested negative and returned to celebrating Mass here at Saint Anselm. I can honestly say quarantining for two weeks is one of the most frustrating things I have dealt with as a priest and as your pastor. Being able to celebrate weekend Masses, funerals and weddings is what enlivens my ministry here at the parish. I am grateful for the many parish priests from neighboring parishes who came in to celebrate our Masses, especially my close priest friends Father Steve Paolino and Father John Weber. I am grateful for the friendship and fraternity of the priests who have sustained my almost 12 years of priesthood in Philadelphia. As I conclude my quarantine, I express gratitude that we were able, even in my separated-ness, to provide all of you the sacraments in church. Thank you for your understanding and patience. As we celebrate this weekend the Baptism of the Lord, and the official end of the season of Christmas, we reflect on how the Sacrament of Baptism has changed each of our lives. We were changed in an eternal manner when our parents or grandparents chose for us to be united to God through the pouring of the water and the ritual led by our childhood parish priest or deacon. In our Gospel this Sunday we hear how our Lord chose His cousin John to baptize Him in the waters of the Jordan River. John has repeated before this that he is unworthy to even “untie the sandals of the feet” of the Messiah. But Jesus recognizes the need to witness to John’s followers that He is the one to fulfill the prophecies of old and also bring Redemption into the brokenness of sin and suffering. And so, after baptizing Jesus, we hear the voice of the Father from heaven speak: “This is my Son, my Beloved, in whom I am well pleased.” But what does this mean for each one of us as disciples of Jesus? It means that our union with Jesus is a union with the Triune God. It means that Jesus is not just some historical figure, a man who lived 2000+ years ago. He truly is the Son of God. He has a human nature given to him through Mary, and a divine nature eternally at one with the Father and the Holy Spirit. The One who is our brother is also the Second Person of the Holy Trinity. We don’t just give him the title God. Adored by the shepherds and wise men, they recognized what we struggle to see with our spiritual “eyes”: that Jesus is God made man, dwelling among us. When we call upon Jesus to help us in our human weakness, we are praying to God. When we participate in Mass and receive the Holy Eucharist, we receive the God who also dwells within us from our baptisms. When we seek forgiveness in the confessional, we are forgiven not by the human priest but through the working of grace in the Sacrament passed down from Christ called Holy Orders. Those of you who were married in Church, Jesus united His Love to your love for one another in a sacramental covenant united by His grace. This weekend we celebrate the grace given to us in all our sacraments, and give thanks to the Lord above for all that He continues to do for each one of us as children of the Heavenly Father. Let us pray, brothers and sisters, for the grace this week to follow more closely the only Begotten Son of God, and to permit God to refashion our broken hearts and renew within us the promises made at our individual baptisms. Let us rejoice that God has saved us! + Father Rossi

Mass Schedule Sunday, January 10

8:00 AM Domenic Valenti r/b Mary Valenti 10:00 AM Lola Aquilino, 9th Anniversary r/b Family 12:00 PM Robert Clark r/b John McCauley

Monday, January 11 8:30 AM Alexander R. Horanzy r/b Eckles Family

Tuesday, January 12 8:30 AM Dolores Cooper r/Buber Family

Wednesday, January 13 8:30 AM Lauren Maloney r/b Buber Family

Thursday, January 14 8:30 AM Fr. Francis E. Kelly, ,1st Asst. Pastor Birthday r/b Anne Marie Wengraitis

Friday, January 15 8:30 AM Dolores Walsh r/b Bobbi George

Saturday, January 16 8:00 AM Margaret Sabara r/b Megan & Erik Frese 4:30 PM Sally Bispels r/b Pat McGuire

Sunday, January 17 8:00 AM Maryanne Sabara r/b Buber Family 10:00 AM Margie Barr r/b Eileen Doering 12:00 PM Margaret Cohan r/b Linda Mikos

Pray For Our Sick… Jerry Austin, Richard Bryan, Remi Cargado, Mary Lou Charlino, Margaret & Ralph Citrino, Mary Clark, Helen Coe, Geraldine & James Dines, Kimberly Doering, Baby Everly Durham, David, Mary & Eric Elitz, Alice Greiss, Vince Grillo, John Fritz, Mark Hansel, Dr. Michael Harkins, Harper Hill, Tim Hill, Richard Himes, Mary Lou Hogan, Glen Kaiser, Jean Kronbar, Joseph Kronbar, Joel Laskey, Regina Long, William McCracken, Marlene McDermott, Kathy McDowell, Staci McFadden, Joan McReynolds, Tony Maher, Cecilia & Richard Mallon, Mary & Ray Marchak, Peter Marcolina, Carol Masterson, Anna Meredith, Matthew Milillo, John Murphy, Susan Ortlip, Anna Palermo, Joe Pellecchia, Sally Park, Mario Ragazzone, Virginia Richards, Danny Rodriguez, Janet Rowe, Steve Ruczynski, Jerry Russ, Janet Segaline, Kristy Seiger, Agnes Smith, Marie & John Tepper, Joseph Verrello, Anna Mae Weber, Jack & Sophie Weber, Dorothy Wizimirski, John Zemek

Pray For Our Deceased… Hughie Becker, husband of Mary Ann Becker Robert Crowe, brother-in-law of Cathy Naughton Elizabeth Polisi, sister of Donna Cleary Mary Sue Schmitt, mother of James Schmitt Robert Stewart, father of Michelle Stewart John Tepper, husband of Marie Tepper Angelo Vendetti, father of Diane Press

Weekly Schedule Sunday, January 10

9:00 AM SCRIP Sales – Parish Center …until 12:30 PM

Monday, January 11 7:00 PM Al Anon Meeting – Spirituality Ctr.

Tuesday, January 12 9:00 AM SCRIP Sales – Parish Center 7:00 PM Prayer Group – Spirituality Center

Wednesday, January 13

Thursday, January 14 6:00 PM SCRIP Sales until 7:00 PM

Friday, January 15

Saturday, January 16 4:00 PM SCRIP Sales until 5:30 PM

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW TIME ON SATURDAY SCRIP

SALES DUE TO THE 4:30 PM VIGIL MASS!

Special Intention

for the week of January 10, 2021

Altar Bread and Wine In memory of Richard A. Zappile

4th Anniversary

Requested by Visco Family

You may honor someone of your choice by requesting a sanctuary candle or altar bread and wine for each week of the year in the person’s name. We ask for $25.00 each. Please make arrangements at the Parish Center Monday thru Friday.

Wedding Januaary 2, 2021

Kerstin Dinger and Sean McDonald

Vincentian Message…

After Jesus was baptized, He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and a voice was heard “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” As we give to the poor, we also can hear these same words. As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent DePaul Poor Box, know that you are a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering, and you give them reason to believe and to trust.

LOAVES & FISHES SUNDAY January 17, 2021

We helped 7 families with 26 bags of groceries and paper products. We distributed 15 Christmas dinners. We are now in need of peanut butter, jelly, cold cereal, dish soap, tissues and mac & cheese. “Thank You for sharing and helping those in need”. Collections: Due to restricted Parish Center Hours, the collection for December 27th and January 3rd will be published January 17th.

Receipts for 2020 Church Contributions

You may pick up your receipts for your 2020 contributions at the Parish Center during business hours Monday thru Friday beginning Monday, January 25th. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joanne, between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM.

Football Mania Fans… Week #15 & #16

Winners will be posted in a future bulletin.

SCRIP Disbursements

Families who have earned a $25.00 minimum credit between July and December will be notified by email as to your tuition credit the week of January 11th. Credit will be directed to your February tuition payment. If you are directing your earnings to a school other than St. Anselm, your check will be available Saturday, January 16th.

CARING FOR FRIENDS

As the need for assistance becomes greater during our winter months, we encourage you to continue to provide meals and we would welcome new participation. If you are able to make extra when preparing your dinners, there are containers in the History Room in which to place a meal and provide dinner for someone in need.

IRELAND PILGRIMAGE

October 10 – 19, 2021

I invite you to join me on a wonderful journey to the Emerald Isle. We will see the beautiful Irish countryside and its sights as well as sit and enjoy the wonderful Irish culture and their plentiful food and drink. Our pilgrimage will include daily Mass with prayer times at spiritual sites, as well as some fun and relaxing experiences that only the Irish can provide, including an exciting medieval banquet. The price includes: round trip airfare on American Airlines from Philadelphia, breakfast and dinner per itinerary, specially selected hotel accommodations, air-conditioned motor coach, full-time tour manager, departure tax and current fuel charge. The cost is $2,999. Brochures are available at the Parish Center. Slainte! Father Rossi

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