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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 Pastorfather.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

The Most Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

December 27, 2020

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 Wednesday ........................... 8:30 AM Thursday, New Year’s Eve ........ 8:30 AM & 4:00 PM Friday, New Year’s Day ............ 8:30 AM & 12 Noon Saturday ..................................................... 8:00 AM

CONFESSION SCHEDULE Saturday 3:30 4:15 PM

PARISH CENTER HOURS

Monday & Wednesday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Tuesday 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday & Friday Closed

Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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

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

Almost Happy New Year, Brothers and Sisters: We all have heard the following lyrics on the radio – “On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 12 Drummers Drumming, 11 Pipers Piping, 10 Lords a Leaping, 9 Ladies Dancing, 8 Maids a Milking, 7 Swans a Swimming, 6 Geese a Laying, 5 Golden Rings, 4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves & a Partridge in a Pear Tree…” Maybe you did not know, this traditional Christmas song comes from the persecution of Catholics in England during the terrible rule of Queen Elizabeth the First; from 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young students. It has two levels of meaning: the surface meaning plus a hidden meaning known only to members of the Catholic faith. Each element in the Carol has a code word for a religious reality which the children could remember. To fit the number scheme, when you reach number 9, representing the Fruits of the Holy Ghost, the originator combined 6 to make 3, taking the 6 fruits that were similar. The "True Love" one hears in the song is not a smitten boy or girlfriend but Jesus Christ, because genuine Love was born on Christmas Day. The partridge in the pear tree also represents Him because that bird is willing to sacrifice its life, if necessary, to protect its young by feigning injury to draw away predators. From December 25th (the birthday of Jesus) until January 6th makes a “baker’s dozen” – a thirteen day “Christmastide” – Christmas does not cease until January 6th! On December 26th we celebrate St. Stephen’s Day, a good day to sing carols and remember Good King Wenceslaus, a Christian martyr who died in 937 A.D. in Bohemia. On the 28th, Holy Innocents Day, we can remember in special prayer all those who choose to end lives in the womb – and those parents who have lost children due to miscarriage and post-birth health challenges. Let us pray on this day for many more families to choose life!

Lastly on January 5th, we can remember in a special way our City’s great & saintly bishop, John Nepomucene Neumann CSsR, fifth bishop of Philadelphia. May we sincerely ask him to intercede for the church here in Philadelphia, and especially for whatever the future holds for Catholic education here in the city and abroad in the Archdiocese. Please know that Father Large, the deacons and me will remember all of you in prayer as we lead or assist at New Year’s Masses here in our parish church. May the Lord fill you all with His peace and Love as we enter 2021! + Father Rossi, Pastor

Mass Schedule Sunday, December 27

8:00 AM Grace Rowan r/b Mary Rowan & Family 10:00 AM The People of Saint Anselm Parish 12:00 PM Rita Gordon r/b Kathy Zaremski

Monday, December 28 8:30 AM Donna Ann Crowley r/b Theresa Bieneman

Tuesday, December 29 8:30 AM Betty Clifton r/b Bill Fitzgerald

Wednesday, December 30 8:30 AM Linda Duaime r/b Eleanor Keeton

Thursday, December 31 8:30 AM Julius Toledo, 4th Anniversary

r/b Toledo Family 4:00 PM James Costello r/b Daughter, Kathleen

Friday, January 1 Happy New Year

Masses: 8:30 AM & Noon

Saturday, January 2 8:00 AM President Donald Trump 4:30 PM John “Jack” Lessig r/b Bobbi George

Sunday, January 3 8:00 AM Dominic Valenti r/b Mary Valenti 10:00 AM Priscilla Kaercher r/b Ebert Family 12:00 PM Fr. Francis E. Kelly

r/b Barbara & Joseph McClain

Pray For Our Sick… Jerry Austin, Richard Bryan, Remi Cargado, Mary Lou Charlino, Margaret & Ralph Citrino, Helen Coe, Geraldine & James Dines, Kimberly Doering, Baby Everly Durham, David, Mary & Eric Elitz, Alice Greiss, Vince Grillo, John Fritz, 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, 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

Due to early transmission of the bulletin, the sick and deceased list, as well as collection figures and Football Mania winners will be updated as the information becomes available.

Weekly Schedule Sunday, December 27

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

Monday, December 28 No School

No Exposition 7:00 PM Al Anon Meeting – Spirituality Ctr.

Tuesday, December 29 No School

9:00 AM SCRIP Sales – Parish Center 7:00 PM Prayer Group – Spirituality Center

Wednesday, December 30 No School

Thursday, December 31 No School

Parish Center Closed No SCRIP Sales

Friday, January 1 Happy New Year

No School Parish Center Closed

Saturday, January 2 No SCRIP Sales

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.

Second Collection – January 3, 2021

Building Improvement

A Reminder to School Families.... In order to remain in category “A” for the 2021-2022 academic year, your contribution level for 2020 MUST BE $600.00 by DECEMBER 31, 2020. This includes all Sunday and Holy Day contributions, as well as those contributions made by your children. If you are unsure of your amount to date, please call the Parish Center. We encourage you to reach your contribution level BEFORE THE NEW YEAR. Thank you and God bless you! Vincentian Message… Today is the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. During our New Year, may our families “grow in wisdom and have the favor of God upon them.” This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent DePaul was able to bring Christmas to the hearts of the poor by assisting those in need with food, gifts and utility bills. Thank you!

PARISH GIVING TREE 2020

On behalf of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, Merry Christmas and a Blessed and HEALTHY New Year. There were a multitude of elves of all ages to help separate and pack 450 gifts. YOU helped make Christmas merry and bright for so many families in the parish and the surrounding communities. The St. Anselm family always finds a way to help those in need. Thank you for all you do for those who have fallen on hard times and may the Light of Christmas brighten your life this season.

Football Mania Fans… Week #14

Ticket # Winner Amount 4539 Mary Beahr $25.00

Week #15 Winners will be posted in a future bulletin.

St. Anselm Church Schedule Changes

2021 Beginning January 1, 2021…

Vigil for SOME Holy Days and Saturdays of the year will be celebrated at

4:30 PM

Masses on Holy Days will be celebrated at 8:30, Noon, and an evening Mass which time will

be announced.

Most Saturdays, Confessions will be heard from 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM

due to the Vigil Mass time change

Please consult our Parish Facebook Page or the Sunday bulletin for any changes.

Thank you!

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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