Understanding Prayer
In response to Pope Francis' special call for prayer during 2024 ahead of the anticipated Jubilee in 2025, St. Anselm parish conducted a multi-session series on deepening our understanding of prayer. As the Holy Father explained, the Year of Prayer is dedicated “to rediscovering the great value and absolute need for prayer, prayer in personal life, in the life of the Church, prayer in the world.”
Catechesis on . . . Praying for the Faithful Departed
The practice of praying for the souls of our departed loved ones is not just Catholic; it is biblical. When we pray for the dead, whether privately or through Mass intentions, and especially at a funeral Mass, we should be there for two primary reasons . . .
The 2025 Church Restoration Campaign
Dear Parishioners,
For over 115 years, we have gathered in St. Anselm Church to celebrate life events: Baptisms, First Communions, Reconciliations, Confirmations, Weddings, Funerals and school activities. This beautiful facility now needs our assistance.
Our Finance Council invited a group of parishioners and professionals to evaluate the needs of our church structure.
The results of the study showed . . .