Saint Anselm Parish

Did You Know . . .

Parish Editor — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:11:43 +0000

That we use the sign of the cross sparingly at Mass? The cross is the central symbol of our faith, and when we are baptized we are baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. So . . . whenever we enter the church (leaving too) we recall our baptism by signing ourselves with baptismal (holy) water. We then use the sign of the cross at the beginning and end of Mass. Though many of us were taught early on to sign ourselves when we genuflect, it is not appropriate and is redundant, because we just used the sign of the cross with holy water. It is also not appropriate after receiving communion, as it is a Trinitarian gesture. We have just received the Body and Blood of Christ. We bow slightly before we receive communion. That is the appropriate gesture of our faith in the real presence of Christ.

Many Thanks!

Parish Editor — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:09:08 +0000

A huge thank you to all the children, parents, musicians, liturgical ministries, and ALL who helped make First Holy Communion special and filled with joy! Also, a special thank you to parents, teachers and children for another wonderful year in … Continue reading →

It’s Exam Time!

Parish Editor — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:05:21 +0000

Prayers for our high school students who are preparing and taking final exams at this time. Good luck with your studies!

Please support the Parish Picnic June 3rd through volunteering and simply attending. The Parish Picnic is a great way to get our youth involved in the life of our Church at large. There will be food, games, sports and ponies. Come join in the fun!

This summer our youth program will be sending 18 teens to Christ Power and 15 teens to the Steubenville Mid America conference. Please keep the young people of our parish in your prayers.

It is Graduation Season!

Parish Editor — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:02:18 +0000

I congratulate all of our parishioners and all the relatives of our parishioners who will be graduating this spring. May God bless all of our graduates as you move on to your next stage in life. All of us are on the way to a graduation, the most important graduation. This life is just a preparation for our next stage of life in heaven. May we always remember this and lead our lives accordingly as we prepare to graduate to our final, eternal stage of life in heaven.

Parish Picnic + Youth = Fun!

Parish Editor — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:10:21 +0000

This summer our youth program will be sending 18 teens to Christ Power and 15 teens to the Steubenville Mid America conference. Please keep the young people of our parish in your prayers.

First Holy Communion

Parish Editor — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:55:01 +0000

Congratulations to our PSR children receiving their First Holy Communion at the 10:00 A.M. Family Mass on Sunday, May 13th.

Many Blessings to the First Communicants

Parish Editor — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:42:50 +0000

I wanted to thank Dotty Sanning, the teachers, musicians, and parents and all who had a part in our First Communion this year. Lastly, I want to congratulate and thank our First Communicants. Your special day on which you received Jesus our Savior for the first time in Holy Communion reminds us all that receiving our Lord in the Eucharist is the most wonderful thing we can do in this life on earth. May all of us always remember the incomparable gift the Eucharist is for all of us.

Noodle Hockey?

Parish Editor — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:20:23 +0000

The next Junior High Group will be Wednesday, May 9th, at 7:00 P.M. in the Lower Level of the Parish Centre. We will be playing Noodle Hockey with pool noodles! Junior High Group is open to all youth grades 6–8. Friends are welcome and encouraged.

This summer our youth program will be sending 18 teens to Christ Power and 15 teens to the Steubenville Mid America conference. Please keep the young people of our Parish in your prayers.

May 8th is the Feast of Our Lady Mediatrix

Parish Editor — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:04:50 +0000

Our Abbey is under the patronage of Our Lady Mediatrix and St. Louis, King of France. The feast of Our Lady Mediatrix reminds us that Mary was the mother of our Savior from whom all graces flow. In this month of May, Mary’s month, let us pray for our mother Mary’s intercession for our Abbey, for our Parish and for all of our families. Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Life Night this Sunday!

Parish Editor — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:40:24 +0000

The next Life Night will be Sunday, April 29th following the Youth Mass. We will be continuing the Easter season with activities and discussion about the Resurrection. Life Nights offer our high school teens a chance to both learn and discuss our Catholic faith. Life Nights are open to teens grades 9-12 and we meet in the Lower Level of the Parish Centre from 6:45 P.M.–8:30 P.M.

The next Junior High Group will be Wednesday, May 9th at 7:00 P.M. in the Lower Level. Junior High Group is open to all youth grades 6–8. Friends are welcome and encouraged.