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St. Anselm Catholic Church

Official parish name is St. Anselm Catholic Church. Thank you for your generosity.

Funeral Directors

Reminder for estate planning possibilities to remember the parish in your will.

St. Anselm Parishioner St. Jude Novena

Join in the St. Jude Novena for nine days for prayers and publication. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored and loved.

A Season of Conversion ✨ Tiempo de conversión

🇺🇸 Today we begin our 40-day Lenten journey 🙏 “You are dust…” — let’s return to Him with all our hearts 🤎 🇲🇽 Hoy iniciamos los 40 días de Cuaresma ✨ “Polvo eres…” — volvamos a Él con todo el corazón 🤎

🇺🇸 Walk with Jesus this Lent and dive into reflections, prayers, and daily inspiration. Don’t forget to visit the Media section for more 🙏✨ 🇲🇽 Camina con Jesús en esta Cuaresma y descubre reflexiones, oraciones e inspiración diaria. No olvides visitar la sección de Media para más 🙏✨

This Week at Saint Anselm

Sun: 7:30 AM Mass, 9:00 AM Adoration, 11:00 AM Mass & special naming ceremony in Parish Chapel. Tue: 7:30 AM Office of the Readings, 5:30 PM Rosary. Fri: 6:45 AM Mass, 7:30 AM Mass. Sat: 7:30 AM Mass, 4:30 PM Special Mass.

Ministries & Formation

Join the Life Night on Monday at 6:30 PM, Women's Bible Study on Saturday at 9:30 AM, and Midweek Ministry on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Lower Level. Dive deeper into your faith and volunteer for various ministries.

Giving & Special Collections

Support the SVDP Monthly Food Drive this weekend. Please bring in specific items like boxed cookies, canned fruit, and individual hot chocolate packs. Honor your lost little ones at the Naming and Commendation Rite on March 1st.

Schedules

Divine Mercy Chaplet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00 PM during Adoration. Wear red in support of life. Plan to attend the Missouri Show-Me Life Action Day on March 11th at the State Capital with keynote speaker Melissa Ohden.

Upcoming Events at Saint Anselm

1. Weeping with the Angels - Lenten Meditations in sound on February 8, 2026, at 3:00 pm. 2. Sacred Saint Cecilia Concert featuring an award-winning soprano on February 22, 2026. Free admission, donations accepted.

Join the Stations of the Cross

Every Friday during Lent after the 7:00 PM Mass in the Parish Chapel. Reflect on the Passion of Christ and join in this traditional Lenten devotion.

Lenten Reflection: 'Witness'

Join us on February 16th for 'Witness,' an event focusing on virtues present in sacred scripture encounters with Christ. Starting at 6:00 PM in the Saint Michael Room with a light supper provided.

Invitation to Morning of Recollection

A morning of recollection with Brother Luke Kalhorn on February 18, 2026, at Saint Anselm followed by Mass, reflection, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Questions? Contact [email protected].

This Week at St. Anselm

Sun: 7:30AM Mass, 9:00AM Mass with Confessions, 11:00AM Parish Chapel Adoration, 5:30PM Vespers. Tue/Thu: 6:30PM Men's Prayer Group, 7:00PM Life Night, 7:00PM Marian Catechist Group. Wed: 8:00AM St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, 9:30AM Women's Bible Study, 6:30PM WF Book Club, 6:00PM OCIA. Sat: 8:00AM St. Vincent de Paul meeting, 9:30AM Women's Bible Study, 6:30PM Midweek Ministry.

Save the Date

Winter Retreat at Camp Hidden Lake on Feb 6-7 for current high school students. Steubenville Conference at Springfield, MO on July 17-19 for current 8th-grade students.

Naming and Commendation Rite

Join Father Aidan for a religious service on March 1 after the 11:00AM Mass to find comfort, hope, and healing if you have lost a baby by miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth, or accident.

Rosary for Life

Join the Rosary for Life at Planned Parenthood on Feb 7 at 9:30AM followed by Fellowship at Our Lady of Guadalupe Convent.

St. Anselm SVDP Food Drive

The recent food drive was a success, collecting over 1450 items and $320 in cash for a total value of $3725. Support for St. Cecilia Parish was also provided with various groceries.

This Week at St. Anselm

Sun: 9:15am - PSR & CCS Class at SMR, 9:30am - Lectio Divina at SMR, 6:30pm - WF Book Club at SMR. Mon: 9:30am - Women's Bible Study at PC#3. Wed: 9:15am - Confirmation Class at LTR, 10:00am - CGS Atrium at PC#2, 6:30pm - Life Night at LTR.

Upcoming Retreats and Conferences

Winter Retreat at Camp Hidden Lake on Feb 6-7 for current high school students. Steubenville Conference in Springfield, MO on July 17-19 for current 8th-grade to high school students. Camp Cana in Ste. Genevieve, MO on July 27-Aug 1 for current 6th to 8th-grade students.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Cenacle for Life

Join the ministry to pray for moms in need with a focus on understanding and supporting them. Save the date for the Valentine Dinner Dance on Feb 14 to benefit Birthright Counseling and Our Lady's Inn.

St. Vincent de Paul Initiatives

Missouri Food Pantry Tax Credit available for donations to the St. Anselm SVdP Food Pantry. Support local pregnancy resource centers at the Valentine fundraiser. New scholarship opportunities through the Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation.

Engagement Opportunity

Share your thoughts: What retreat or conference are you considering attending this year? Let us know below!

This Week at St. Anselm

Sun: 9:30 AM - PSR & CGS Class at SMR. Mon: Men's Prayer Group at 6:30 PM. Tue: OLOC Committee Mtg at 9:00 AM, Life Night at 7:30 PM. Wed: Lectio Divina at 9:30 AM. Thu: CCS Atrium at 10:00 AM.

Upcoming Marriage Encounter

Join the Marriage Encounter on February 6-8 in St. Peters, MO. Strengthen your bond and deepen communication. Sign up soon!

Valentine's Evening of Dinner & Dancing

Celebrate Valentine's Day on Feb 14 with cocktail hour at 5:30 PM, program presentation at 6:15 PM, and dinner at 7:00 PM. Reserve your spot before Feb 4.

Saint Anselm SVDP Food Drive

Support the Winter Food Drive on Jan 17-18 to help families in need. Items needed: non-perishables, personal care items. Thank you for your contributions.