Why We Serve
According to the Gospel of Mark, Jesus tells us that he came to serve and not to be served. (See Mark 10:35-45). By Baptism we are sharers in the mission and in the promise of Christ. We are called, as he knew himself to be, to offer ourselves freely for the good of others. And so we serve. We don't always do it perfectly. We don't always do it consistently enough. But we hear the call and seek to respond.
Here is some of what we at Saint Anselm's do in service. If you would like to help out, or if you have an idea for another avenue of giving of ourselves, please be in touch through the Parish Office.
Here is some of what we at Saint Anselm's do in service. If you would like to help out, or if you have an idea for another avenue of giving of ourselves, please be in touch through the Parish Office.
THE DEACON LORRAINE CUSICK OUTREACH ministry CENTER
Founded during the tenure as Rector of the Reverend Mark Clevenger, the Deacon Cusick Center houses the parish Food Pantry and Thrift Shop. These volunteer-administered ministries provide much needed nourishment and the availability of clothing and a wide variety of household goods to the people of the north shore.
The Food Pantry is open weekly on Saturdays year-round from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
The Thrift Shop & Boutique opens on Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On Saturdays the Shop is open from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Every Fall season Saint Anselm's collects school supplies for children in our area whose families cannot afford to buy all that is required.
We also have an annual drive to collect needed items for victims of domestic abuse and for the homeless.
At Thanksgiving and Christmastime, food and gifts are distributed to families in need.
During the six weeks of Lent, Saint Anselm's parishioners choose local and international groups doing good with whom to share the alms we gather during Lent to support God's ongoing work in the world.
More volunteers are always welcome. Phone/email the Parish Office if you would like to help.
The Food Pantry is open weekly on Saturdays year-round from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
The Thrift Shop & Boutique opens on Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On Saturdays the Shop is open from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Every Fall season Saint Anselm's collects school supplies for children in our area whose families cannot afford to buy all that is required.
We also have an annual drive to collect needed items for victims of domestic abuse and for the homeless.
At Thanksgiving and Christmastime, food and gifts are distributed to families in need.
During the six weeks of Lent, Saint Anselm's parishioners choose local and international groups doing good with whom to share the alms we gather during Lent to support God's ongoing work in the world.
More volunteers are always welcome. Phone/email the Parish Office if you would like to help.
THE LONG ISLAND COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS
During Lent 2017, the parish community chose to support the mission and work of the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. Household goods of all kinds were collected for those being provided with new housing. Families saved money throughout the six weeks of Lent which was collected and sent during the Easter season to the Coalition in support of their work.
Each Lent the parish chooses a charity, whether local or farflung, to support out of what we have.
Each Lent the parish chooses a charity, whether local or farflung, to support out of what we have.
THE LONG ISLAND COVENANT TO END THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC
Saint Anselm's, in company with a number of churches, school systems, and non-profit institutions, has pledged to "dedicate ourselves to the work of PREVENTING these deaths and ending the epidemic that is damaging so many lives." This need is great and the effort goes on.