Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am, and 5:00pm Weekday Mass: Monday through Friday 8:00am (Tuesday is a Communion Service) Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm Parish Office Hours: 8:30am-1:00pm, 2:00pm-5:00pm Holy Day Masses: 8:00am, 12:00pm, 5:30pm Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00pm-4:45pm or by appointment Baptism: Preparation Class required. Call parish office Sacrament of the Sick: Anytime upon request. Contact Pastor. Matrimony: Six months notification required prior to desired date. Contact Pastor. St. Vincent de Paul Help Desk: (415) 454-0366 Helping Hands: (415) 453-2342 Eucharist for Homebound: (415) 453-2342

97 Shady Lane, PO Box 1061, Ross, CA 94957 Parish Office: (415) 453-2342

Office Fax: (415) 453-8713 Clergy: Fr. Jose Shaji, Pastor ext. 15 Email: Fr.Shaji@saintanselm.org Deacon Bernie O’Halloran Deacon Ed Cunningham Deacon Robert Meave Parish Secretary: Sissy Ratto ext. 10 St.anselmoffice@att.net Religious Education: Natalie Larraga D.R.E. ext. 20 Dre@saintanselm.org Health-Senior Ministry: Rose Shadduck

(415) 453- 6533 Music Director: Michael Mello (415) 453-2342 St. Anselm School: Kim Orendorff, Principal School Office: (415) 454-8667 School Fax: (415) 454-4730 Parish Email: info@SaintAnselm.org Parish Website: www.SaintAnselm.org School Website: www.StAnselmSchool.com CYO Website: www.stanselmcyo.org

St. Anselm Catholic Church

St. Anselm’s Parish is a Catholic community formed by families, individuals and clergy that worship together, celebrate the sacramental life of the Church, and seek to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ

everyday. We welcome, serve, and educate.

I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.

Psalm 118:17

MASS INTENTIONS Mon. Apr 2 8:00am Ray Whitehouse (D)

Tues. Apr 3 8:00am 5:30pm

Communion Service George Dorado (D)

Wed. Apr 4 8:00am Eager Family (INT)

Thurs Apr 5 8:00am 5:30pm

Joe Ascierto (D) Desmond Walsh (D)

Fri. Apr 6 8:00am Connie O’Connor (D) & Jim Shea (D)

Sat. Apr 7 5:00pm Justine Marie Matteucci (D)

Sun. Apr 8 8:00am 10:00am 5:00pm

Parish People Flora Sierra (D) Tommy DeVoto (D)

As a community we ask God’s blessing for the ill: Mark Gardner, Steve Leland, Garth Stanton, Christopher Goward, Richard Green, Barbara Gilligan, Irene Lorente, Luisa Espinosa, Terese Marklinger, Vincent Boyle, Allison Chichizola, Karen Poligono, John Weiser, Bob Buckley, Cherie Visconti, Susan Blair, Steve Pelaez, Pauline O’Brien-DeLury, Frank Dal Gallo, Ulla Reilly, Marjorie Smith, Ashley Noe, Bill White, Judie & Steve McDonald, Jacob Aceto, Sasheen Littlefeather, Sandra Servadei, Matthew Hunter, Joan Woods, Alexander Raab, John Daly, Suzanne Woo, John Linneman, Teresa, Brian McClung, Arlene Hansen For the Repose of the Soul: Peter Peterson, John Lucey For our military: Robert Gebhardt, Tyler Lopez, Alex Boatwright, Sean Courtz, Elizabeth Baumsteiger, Christian Miller, Robert Kent, Shane Morgan, John Loughran, William Ghiringhelli

St. Anselm Church Stewardship Registered Parishioner Families 2018- 1675

1st Collection: March 18- $4,899 March 25- see next week’s Bulletin

2nd Collection: Centennial Building & Maintenance: March 18-$1,227

Electronic Weekly Donations-$2,625.00 Please visit our church website to sign-up for

Electronic Donations *Please log onto Parish Pay and update your

CC expiration date! Second Collections:

St. Anselm School-April 8 Centennial Building & Maintenance– April 15

Catholic Home Missions-April 22 St. Vincent de Paul-April 29

Dear Parishioners, St. Peter Chrysologus wrote in the 5th century, “To behold the Resurrection, the stone must first be rolled away from our hearts.” On Easter Sunday morning, Mary Magdalene visited the tomb of Christ and found the

large stone removed. That large stone was probably the biggest objection to Christ’s Resurrection. Human thoughts can be heavier and harder than large stones. When our minds and hearts are filled with impenetrable, hard and heavy stones of doubt, prejudice, despair and fear, it becomes impossible to believe and live in the Resurrection of Christ. May we open our hearts to Christ’s Resurrection and live as people of hope! Let me wish you all a Blessed Easter! Blessings of peace, serenity and hope!

Yours Sincerely, Fr. Jose Shaji, Pastor

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-3 THE RETURN OF EASTER- The return of Easter should be to the Christian life the call of a trumpet. It is the news of a great victory. It is the solution of a great perplexity. It is the assurance of a great triumph.--Frederick Temple

At Easter, the Church resumes singing Alleluia at Mass. Our Alleluia celebrates the central events of the Christian faith and the

central turning point of human history. The resurrection of Jesus first revealed the victory of Jesus on the cross. Jesus fulfilled God's promises to rescue Israel and all of humanity from the effects of sin and death. Easter reveals that God's new creation has now been launched, with Jesus' resurrected body as its first demonstration. This new creation will be completed upon Jesus' return, when heaven and earth are fully joined. Right now, in this new Reign of God in Jesus, the Holy Spirit empowers us to join God's project, to renew all of God's beloved creation. And Easter reminds us that wherever we are in life, whatever difficulties or messes we find ourselves in, God offers us a new beginning. Alleluia indeed!

AAA Giving Table Archdiocesan Annual Appeal To help you calculate your assessment for your contribution, we have prepared an AAA giving table.

Weekly Giving 20% Assessment

$5 $52 $10 $104 $20 $208 $50 $520 $100 $1,040 Yearly Giving 20% Assessment $250 $50 $500 $100 $1,000 $200 $5,000 $1,000

AAA Archdiocese Annual Appeal 2018

$86,050 $28,166

It takes a village to educate a child! There are some challenges in the community that families, and even schools, can’t tackle alone, like…

High Rents; Unsafe Living Conditions; Safety; Support for Immigrants; Trash; Transportation; Programs for Teens; Preschool / After school programs

We invite all who support San Rafael’s schoolchildren to a Community Action Meeting, Wednesday April 4th, 6:30-8:00, St. Raphael’s Church Gym -- 1100 5th Ave. San Rafael San Rafael City School Superintendent and School Board members will listen to families’ stories -- and see what we can do together, that we can’t do alone.

Easter Flowers Donated In Memory Of: Pete & Teresa Massavelli, Patricia Reilly Burke, Eugene & Jeannette Bertorelli, Anthony Cogliandro, Nick Shea, William Shea, Charlie Fox, Michael Price, Charles King, Karen King, Peggy Formichi, Fred Baumsteiger, Janice Baumsteiger, Jim Gould, Julia Gould, Leonard Gould, Ray Whitehouse, Herminia Sobral, Ruth Lamperti, Carlo & Nilda Pagano, Paul Kempf, Iva Kempf, Bruce Burg, Ann Thompson, Randy Pashilk, Leona Webb, William McGivern, Jr., Shirley Jaquez, Thomas O’Boyle, Hugh O’Boyle, Jim DeLury, Ray Watson, Michael & Louise O’Brien, David O’Brien, Mary Tobin, Donna Losada, Jean Faville, Geraldine Cruz, Henry Holodnak, Colin Edward Schreck, Joseph Coffrini, Jerry Melin, Carol & Henry Jennen, Dr. Paul & Barbara Crudo, Anthony, Evelyn & Keith Poligano, George Muller, Charlie Mentel, Anne Lerch, Richard Madden, Ann Smith, Fred, Norma & Dan Abballo, Mr. & Mrs. Henry B. Bondesen, Balano Family, Norlin Family, Gastaldi Family, Nissen Family, Frank & Julia Caramucci, Patrick & Catherine Lehane, Joan & Ted Penney, Agnes & Edward Frohling, Lucille Frohling, Clayton Conroy, S. Mokey, Lou & Kathleen Ohlson, Steve & Rita Lynch, Victims of School Shootings, Mary & Roy Carbone, Margot Jenkins, Sherri West, Charles Jenkins, Peter Giorgi, Aida Molinari, Frank Molinari, Pasquale Molinari, Marina Molinari, Claude Wundrow, Matt Finzen, Patrick & Kate Lehane, Frank & Julia Caramucci

Easter Flowers Donated In Honor Of:

Marrocco Family, Heilman/Grant Family, Dunnigan Famliy, Bertelsen Family, Throckmorton Family, Mulcahy Family, Berardi Family, Gabriel Greece, Muller Family, Joan Devine, Heilman Family, Kennedy Family THE VICTOR- Today the Victor o'er his foes

For human consolation rose. Alleluia. --Surrexit Christus hodie, Translated by J. M. Neale

April 22– Earth Day Hike & Picnic Lunch—After 10:00am Mass

April 28-Confirmation- 2:00pm May 5- First Communion– 10:00am

Events Near St. Anselm Parish

St. Anselm Church Calendar of Events

Rediscover Your Marriage – Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) simply means “rediscovery.” The program offers the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship in your marriage. 10’s of 1000’s headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages by attending. Retrouvaille is not a spiritual retreat, not a sensitivity group, not a seminar, not a social gathering. For confidential information about or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on April 13 – 15, call (415)893-1005 or email: SF@Retrouvaille.org or visit the web site at” www.HelpOurMarriage.org

MARIN VILLAGES What can they do for me? Marin Villages is an organization whose mission is to help older adults remain independent in their homes with dignity and grace. The Villages (at least 8 locations in the county) is a non-profit, volunteer supported organization. Vetted volunteers assist seniors with rides, household help, pet care, tech support, office organization and companionship. Seniors who choose this service pay a low monthly or annual fee and can use the services as often as they like. Call 415 454-3346 or connect online at MarinVillages.org for more information (including becoming a volunteer for this organization)

North Marin Auxiliary of St. Vincent de Paul Society

ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON Proceeds go directly to the Help Desk at SVDP in San Rafael and the SVDP Conference at St. Anthony of Padua in Novato DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 TIME: 11:00AM NO HOST COCKTAILS SILENT AUCTION 12:15PM LUNCHEON followed by a Fashion Show with Anne’s Secret Hang-ups of Novato PLACE: MARIN COUNTRY CLUB- 500 Country Club Drive, Novato To make a reservation please call Shirley Genetin at 415-883-6739

"On Saturday afternoon Don Leach opened our imaginations to Ireland a long time ago. He first introduced us to St. Patrick and then to the stories of leprechauns meddling in the lives of everyday people. To add to the enchantment, Suziki Cady played Irish tunes on her fiddle. A delightful hour on a rainy Saturday afternoon."

Did anyone find the Pot of Gold at the end of the rainbow at St. Anselm Church?

A huge St. Anselm thank you to Joan Mann Thomas and her spectacular crew of volunteers-Rich Thomas, Deacon Ed & Cathy Cunningham, Ann Carroll, Trudy Orlandi, Linda Crosby, Gail Meave, and Jeff Baumsteiger-for a very wonderfully Irish St. Patrick’s Day Dinner celebration. And a special acknowledgement to the most popular item on the menu...Fr. Jose’s Irish Coffees. The evening was filled with fun and camaraderie.

Bulletin Number: 513520 Church Name and Address: St. Anselm 97 Shady Lane PO Box 1061 Ross, CA 94957-1061 Telephone: 415-453-2342 Contact Person: Sissy Ratto Email: st.anselmoffice@att.net Software MS Publisher 2016 Windows 10 Adobe Acrobat DC Transmission Time: 9:30am Tuesday Number of Pages sent: 6 (including information page)

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