Saint Anselm Parish

Reminder . . .

Parish Editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:01:31 +0000

This Monday, February 27th, all Monday PSR students are asked to Come and Sing at the opening service of the Parish Mission. This will be your PSR class, therefore, please come to Church at 6:30 P.M. instead of your normal … Continue reading →

The Parish Mission is Just Around the Corner!

Parish Editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:59:51 +0000

Please remember to support our Parish Mission February 27-March 1, nightly at 7:00 P.M. The mission is for all ages: adults, teenagers and children. Our youth ministry has been greatly involved in the whole process so we hope to see you at the Parish Mission!

Christ Power registration is now open! The dates for this year’s retreat are June 17-23. Christ Power this year will be a very special
retreat as we are traveling to Joplin, MO to help their community continue to rebuild after the devastating tornado in May of 2011. Total cost is $250. To register, please download the registration form from www.stanselmstl.org/parish/forms and find the Christ Power 2012 link. Return the form and $100 deposit to St. Anselm to be officially registered. Registration closes on April 15th, but we usually fill all of our spots before then so please don’t wait!

Lenten resolutions are good for the soul!

Parish Editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:55:36 +0000

Prayer, fasting and good works always draw us closer to God. Besides thinking of what we might do for God this Lent, let us also think what we would like God to do for us. What are the areas in our lives where we hope and pray God will bring about conversion in us. If we rely on our own efforts this Lent, we will fail in our Lenten observances. If we rely on God and his help we will make progress in growing closer to him and others. May this Lent be a blessed time for you and all of your family.

Vacation Bible School

Parish Editor — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:58:33 +0000

The dates have been set for VBS at St. Anselm. Sky: Everything is Possible with God, will take place on July 23-27, 2012, from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON The registration form will be available soon on our website.

Reconciliation Services

Parish Editor — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:54:53 +0000

Grades 5-6-7 will have Reconciliation Services on March 4th & 5th. Services for Grades 3-4 will be on March 25th & 26th. Services are in the Parish Centre Auditorium Prayer Space on Sunday at 10:00 A.M. and Monday at 4:45 … Continue reading →

Don’t Miss Out on Service +!

Parish Editor — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:45:15 +0000

Our next Service Plus is coming up quickly on March 3rd from 2:00–8:00 P.M. We will be going to Sky Zone followed by helping at Ranken Jordan Pediatrics Hospital with dinner in between. There are a couple of important details. Since we are limited to 8 youth to participate, you will need to sign up to attend this Service Plus. We also have to buy tickets to Sky Zone, so you must sign up by this Wednesday, February 22nd, so the group can get a guaranteed spot. To sign up, please e-mail Rick at rwillmann@stanselmstl.org in order to get the required forms for the event. Cost will be $13 for Sky Zone plus meal money. This is open to teens in grades 8–12.

Christ Power registration is now open! The dates for this year’s retreat are June 17–23, 2012. Christ Power this year will be a very special retreat as we are traveling to Joplin, MO to help their community continue to rebuild after the devastating tornado in May of 2011. We will be staying at a high school in Galena, KS for the week. The essence of the retreat will stay the same with a focus on Service, Prayer and Vocation. Total cost in $250. To register, please download the registration form at www.stanselmstl.org/parish/forms and find the Christ Power 2012 link. Return the form and $100 deposit to St. Anselm to be officially registered. Registration closes on April 15th, but we usually fill all our spots before then so please don’t wait!

Providing retreats for the youth of St. Anselm is a specific mission of our youth ministry. Retreats give teens a chance to unplug from a busy society and let them place themselves at the foot of the cross of Jesus to have time for prayer and reflection. It is because of this focus on personal prayer that retreats are the most common activity that causes teens to start participating in the Catholic faith more fully. Please keep this in mind as our youth discern attending our Steubenville and Christ Power retreats this summer.

Lent seems to come around faster and faster each year!

Parish Editor — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:39:12 +0000

I hope this Lent will be a time for you and all of your family to become more and more aware of the depths of Jesus’s love for you. That love led him to die and rise from the dead so that we all might be happy with him forever in heaven. May your Lenten practices this year prepare you to celebrate with abundant joy the greatest feast of the Church’s year, the feast of the Lord’s Resurrection.

Christ Power 2012

Parish Editor — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:08:14 +0000

Christ Power registration is now open! The dates for this year’s retreat are June 17–23. Christ Power this year will be a very special retreat as we are traveling to Joplin, Missouri to help their community continue to rebuild after the devastating tornado in May of 2011. We will be staying at a high school in Galena, Kansas for the week. The essence of the retreat will stay the same with a focus on Service, Prayer and Vocation. Total cost is $250. To register, please download the registration form from www.stanselmstl.org/parish/forms and find the Christ Power 2012 link. Return the form and $100 deposit to St. Anselm to be officially registered. Registration closes on April 15th, but we usually fill all our spots before then so please don’t wait!

Please Pray for Our Religious Freedom

Parish Editor — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:03:02 +0000

I hope you were at church this past weekend and heard Archbishop Carlson’s powerful pastoral letter in defense of conscience rights concerning the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (announcement) last week that almost all employers, including Catholic employers, will be forced to offer their employees health coverage that includes sterilization, abortion-inducing drugs and contraception. Almost all health insurers will be forced to include those ‘services’ in the health policies they write. And almost all individuals will be forced to buy that coverage as a part of their policies. In so ruling, the Administration has cast aside the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, denying Catholics our nation’s first and most fundamental freedom, that of religious liberty.

Please pray that our religious freedom will be restored and please contact your Senator and Representative to voice your outrage with this proposal. More information is available online at: www.usccb.org/conscience.

Lenten Brown Bag Movie Series

Parish Editor — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:46:51 +0000

A movie or documentary will be shown regarding a special theme of the Lenten/Easter Season or a special place, event, person or saint. Movies will be shown in the Parish House on Tuesdays at 12:00 noon, starting February 28 through April 3, 2012. Just bring your lunch and enjoy the movie. Drinks will be provided. Each movie lasts approximately 45-93 minutes. For more information, please contact Linda Borchardt at 314.878.2120 or lborchardt@stanselmstl.org. Below is the schedule of movies:

February 28-Vianney Speaks: Born on the eve of the French Revolution, John Vianney witnessed the intense persecution of the Church, and the heroism of the priests who risked their lives during that era to deliver the sacraments. Ordained a priest himself against all odds, he spent the rest of his life as the pastor of the tiny village of Ars, where he converted not just the entire population of the town, but countless others. (50 minutes)

March 6-The Way of St. James: Across breathtaking landscapes, experience a journey that is at once concrete, mystical, and metaphorical in a continued alteration between the past and the present, between the history and the legends that have fashioned the destiny of the Way of St. James. This ancient route that concludes at the shrine where St. James the Apostle is buried is the most famous Christian pilgrimage in the world. (105 minutes)

March 13- My Journey to Life, On the Trail of Celtic Saints: Journey back in time to the origins of Christianity in Ireland and Britain. Be inspired by the many ancient prayers, songs, ritual and roots of Celtic spirituality. Discover how a daily rhythm of life – with set times for solitude benefits our spiritual wellbeing. Explore how a spiritual life following the course of nature and admiring creation can help to draw us near to God. (75 minutes)

March 20- Angel of Biscay: This film tells the story of Fr. Aloysius Ellacuria, CMF. The famous “Fatima priest” traces his fascinating life journey from his Basque home in Northern Spain to the United State, Mexico, and Portugal and back to the United States. His sanctity was confirmed by miracles and countless conversions, while suffering was his constant companion. (70 minutes)

March 27- Perfect Sacrifice: This is a story of faith, a story about four people: a priest, a famous entertainer, a Catholic evangelist with a healing ministry, and a religious sister. Their lives were forever changed through the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. While all four came from different walks of life, they discovered Jesus in a deeply personal way. (59 minutes)

April 3-Road to Emmaus, The Greatest Mystery Revealed: Mourning the death of Jesus, two first-century travelers were joined by a mysterious stranger. Over the next few hours, the stranger revealed mysteries hidden in the ancient Scriptures. Soon, the purpose of Jesus’ life became clear…and the traveler’s sadness turned into joy. (30 minutes)