St. Anastasia Catholic Church

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1 St. Anastasia Catholic Church

2 Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... August 6th, 2017, Transfiguration: In the Gospel today, Peter yearns to do something to make concrete the Transfiguration he had witnessed. But to be a good steward of this spiritual gift, he was instructed to be still, to listen to Jesus, and to wait for His direction. Good advice for us, too! EYEWITNESSES - Today, the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, is a day of eyewitness accounts. The first, a vision reported by the prophet Daniel, was well known to Jesus and his apostles. The vision account was written in quite mystical and figurative language. It is a vision of heaven, powerful and memorable. There are flames of fire, burning wheels, the Ancient One, and a Son of Man. Clearly, Daniel saw something. But was it a dream? Was it real? Was it merely a clever myth? Peter wants no such confusion about his vision! We are told in Matthew's Gospel what he and his friends James and John saw when they went up on the mountain with Jesus one day. Jesus warned the three witnesses to tell no one until "the Son of Man has been raised from the dead" (Matthew 17:9). Lest readers of one of the Gospels discount the story or simply write it off as a pious myth, Peter gives his own account of the Transfiguration of Jesus in his second letter to the church. He writes with authority, as an eyewitness. He reports this message from God concerning Jesus: "This is my Son, my beloved, with whom I am well pleased," and he assures us that the message is "altogether reliable" (2 Peter 1:17, 19). Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER ~ For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers Adoracion Vergara Albert Gonzalez, Jr. Alonia Alexander Baby Anuli Davis Baby Colton Smith Baby Grace Rose Awwad Barbara Clark Beatrice Vasek Bertrina De Rouen Beverly Galip Marinelli Bill Jensen Bob Harris Brandi Hines Carl Brasil Carolyn Lispcomb Cleofas Prieto Charles Guerra Charles Keglevich Christine Houchin & family Daniel Cathcart David Islas Deanna Marie Messier Debbie Cutter Deshi Chopra Dina Yordy Donald Sunny Sunderlin Elaine Fischel Elena Gomez de Molina Elizabeth Hauser Fr. Lancy Pereira Germaine Wensley Ging Savares Gisela Herrera Grace Avilez Hector Salas Ian Maxwell James Dugan Janet Erike Janice Burrill Javier Antunes Jim Tyrrell Joel Rivera Joanna Musacchio Jorden Aponte Jose A. Anaya Joseph Perea Josephine Sullivan Joyce Lynn Donnellan Julie Martinez Lada Zubrinic Lizbeth Taylor Leo Cullen Lori Caldwell Lupe Vega Lysa Dennehy Manuel Villalobos Mary Ann Kwinn Melvin Peluchette Michael Kalandiak Michelle Anaya Michlene Mimi HéBert Myrna Maldonado Nancy Collins Nanette Ponte Norma Aaron Nuria Lavilla Brau Paul Stasiak Peggy Tyrrell Robbie Cole Ron Wasilewski Rosado family Ruth Smith Sandy Dalton Seth Brunett Sr. Eileen Marie (Marleen) Corrigan Stephane Lempire Steven Andelin Steven Wygal Suzanne Cannell Sylvia Yates Tere de Gomar Thatcher Hawk Tom Tyrrell Ursula Bloor Victoria Mitsakos Yolanda Wygal PLEASE HELP US KEEP THIS LIST ACCURATE AND UP TO DATE: Family members please contact the Parish Office to let us know about the condition of those for whom we pray at SUN. 08/06 18th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 AM NICOLASA BAQUIRAN 9:00 AM JIM WALSH 10:30 AM NADADUR VARDHAN 12:00 PM JOSEPH GERVINO 7:30 PM AVELINA CARBUNGCO FLORENDO MON. 08/07 6:30 AM JAMES WALSH 8:00 AM CHRISTINA PROVASOLI TUE. 08/08 6:30 AM EMILY GONZALES 8:00 AM BLANCA MARIN MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK: WED. 08/09 6:30 AM ENA R. RODRIGUEZ 8:00 AM MAURO PRINA THUR. 08/10 6:30 AM KATHY O HARA 8:00 AM JOHN CONNOLLY FRI. 08/11 6:30 AM 8:00 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS TJ BERDEN SAT. 08/12 8:00 AM 5:30 PM AMELIA MORVA BOB HOFFMANN Birthday Support Anniversary Memorial

3 This Week: Saturday, August 5th / Sunday, August 6th, 2017 Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Reflections on Today s Readings: FOCUS: This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him. The word of the Lord is something we hear in Church, perhaps without giving it much thought. Peter and Daniel both remind us that the words of Jesus we hear in Scripture are none other that the words of the beloved Son of the Ancient One, who is the Most High over all the earth. We would do well to pay close attention to these words. LITURGY OF THE WORD: In the first reading, the Prophet Daniel observes the Ancient One on His throne, to whom is presented one like a Son of Man who will receive everlasting dominion. The second reading reminds us that Jesus is the beloved Son of the Father. In the Gospel, Jesus takes Peter, James and John up the mountain where He is Transfigured. The disciples then see Moses and Elijah conversing with Him. Celebrating Our Faith Next Week ~ Saturday, August 12th / Sunday, August 13th, 2017 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Masses: Sat: 5:30 PM. 7:30 AM. 9:00 AM. 10:30 AM. 12:00 NN. 7:30 PM. CONFESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, 6:15 TO 6:45 PM And SATURDAY 3:30 TO 5 PM SATURDAY Celebrants: Fr. King Msgr. Vadakin Fr. King Msgr. Cox Visiting Priest Msgr. Cox To Receive Holy Communion (For those who are sick, hospitalized, or home bound). Please call Gloria Bowen, Eucharistic Minister to the sick at The Family Visitation Ministry offers spiritual support to those in need. Please call Sr , or the Church Parish Office Hours: The Parish Office is OPEN Monday through Friday; from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Phone hours are: 9 am to 3 pm You may also your questions, concerns, information, etc., to: parish@st-anastasia.org. WE ENCOURAGE ALL TO READ AND REFLECT ON THE BIBLICAL PASSAGES THAT WILL BE PROCLAIMED AT ALL THE MASSES NEXT WEEK First Reading -- Elijah waits on the mountain for the LORD to pass by (1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a). Psalm -- Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading -- From the Israelites, with their law and the prophets, comes the Christ (Romans 9:1-5). Gospel -- As Jesus walked on the sea, the disciples were terrified (Matthew 14:22-33). COURTESY REMINDERS: THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET, private prayer, and adoration takes place in the Church, each Wednesday from 6 to 7 pm, throughout the year. We will also celebrate Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction. God bless you! JOIN OUR ST. ANASTASIA PARISH COMMUNITY - by visiting our website: st-anastasia.org, and select: registration. Join our Online Giving Program by visiting our website: com/1706 YOU can become a Eucharistic Minister at St. Anastasia Church. To learn more, please contact Linda at

4 Ministry in Community High School Confirmation Registration Online form available: Year 2 Candidates do not need to re-register, a renewal form will be ed. Year 1 Kick Off Event - Sunday September 10 at 8:45 am Year 2 Kick Off Event - Sunday September 24 at 4:30 pm Join the team! Our Confirmation program is seeking adult and teen volunteers. the Confirmation coordinator at ConfirmationSaintA@gmail.com. TENTING THE CHURCH: From Tuesday, August 8th through Thursday, August 10th, the Church will be tented for termites. The Church will be unavailable during that time. THERE WILL BE NO MORNING MASSES or WEDNESDAY DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION /CONFESSION. The Church will be available again on Friday, August 11th. PARKING LOT REPAIRS: From Wednesday, August 16th through Friday, August 18th, there will be no parking in the Church and school lots. You will need to find street parking if you plan to attend the morning Masses or Wednesday Divine Mercy Devotion/ Confession, as these will still be celebrated. The closure is necessary to apply the topcoat sealer and stripe the parking spaces. This is the final step in repairing the parking lot that has occurred in segments over the summer. PLEASE NOTE: The Church is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 AM 6 PM. On Wednesdays, Divine Mercy is from 6-7 pm. There is Confession from 6:15-6:45 pm. (During Devotion). Church will be closed at 7 pm. (ONLY ON THIS DAY!) The Church will be closed on Saturdays after the 5:30 Mass. The Church will be closed on Sundays after the 7:30 PM evening Mass. R.C.I.A. AN AMAZING JOURNEY OF FAITH FOR YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW Are you thinking about becoming a Catholic? Do you know someone who might be thinking about becoming a Catholic? The process through which adults are fully initiated into the Catholic faith community is called RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. We become a member of the Catholic faith by truly experiencing the life, the self understanding, and the activities of the community itself. Please consider experiencing this process or inviting someone to join us for this amazing journey of faith. Sessions take place Thursday evenings beginning late September. Call or her at jonettemauch@gmail.com for information. SAVE THE DATE: The 22nd Annual St. A s Golf Tournament will be held on Mon., October 16, at Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach with the traditional post-tournament dinner and awards to follow at The Elks Club in Playa del Rey. All St. A's community members are welcome to join in the fun. For more info, please contact Chris Turkmany (310) FACT OF LIFE What Does "Everyone is Welcome " Really Mean? By: Catholic apologist Chris Stefanick Kingdoms have boundaries, rules, regulations, and kings. Jesus called himself king. Something really striking about His ministry He made it clear that He established a new kingdom. Now, unlike any other kingdom, everyone s invited to be part of the kingdom, which is amazing. But that also means everyone is invited to accept His reign in their lives. Sometimes we get confused when we talk about the "welcome" the Church offers the world. We talk about inclusivity and we forget the fact that yes, everyone is welcome to receive Jesus as King. When you re part of the Kingdom, that means bowing to His authority and living a certain way. We don t get to say we re part of the kingdom but we don t accept His reign in our lives and we don t obey His word. That s just not how it works.

5 Ministry equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith PARISH APPRECIATION EVENT Dear Friends, We are greatly blessed with volunteers here at St. Anastasia Parish, and we want to take some time to celebrate and appreciate those who volunteer their time, talent, and treasure to see the work of God progress in our parish. While we recognize our ultimate reward is in heaven, and what little we can do here on earth hardly compares to that reward, we believe it s ok to simply say thank you, as well as encourage and inspire one another to even greater works ahead as God enables. The Bible says this; 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 "We give thanks to God always for all of you, remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly, calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father". We will be gathering together at Diamond Courtyard to thank each and every one of you on Sunday, August 27th at 2:00 pm for a fully catered meal and BBQ provided by the Church. We will be having a wonderful time of fellowship, words of appreciation for past efforts as well as inspiration for future work! What a grand time it will be! This acknowledges our many volunteers such as Ushers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Catechists, Altar Care, Baptism, etc. we are not sending invitations, please invite yourselves! In Christ, Fr. Leszek Semik Kids Living Faith: Sunday, August 6th, 2017 Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord...from the cloud came a voice that said, this is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him. Matthew 17:5 The disciples are confused and scared when they hear the voice from the cloud and see Jesus in His glory. But here on the mountain, they are told to listen to Jesus. That s good to remember anytime you re worried or afraid: Listen to what Jesus says to you. Trust that He loves you. Then, like the disciples, you can get up and get moving. You can have courage in God s love for you. Loving God, help me trust you and listen to you. Back to school safety tips There is a lot that goes into preparing for the new school year, and it s important to remember to talk about safety. These are a few tips to consider: (1) meet all of your child s teachers, (2) discuss school bathroom behavior (no one should go into a stall with a child for any reason), (3) occasionally walk your children to their class instead of using the carpool line. To request a copy of the VIRTUS article Three Things that Simply Must Be Done jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call (213)

6 St. Anastasia Catholic Church 7390 W. Manchester Avenue Los Angeles, CA Office Fax Website: SCHEDULE OF SERVICES MASSES - WEEKDAYS Mon-Fri: 6:30 AM 8 AM Saturday: 8 AM WEEKENDS Saturday (Vigil): 5:30 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9, 10:30 AM, 12 & 7:30 PM HOLY DAYS Holy Day Vigil Mass: 5:30 PM Holy Day: 6:30 AM, 8 AM, & 7 PM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Wednesday: 6:15 to 6:45 PM NEW! (During the Divine Mercy Devotion) Saturday: 3:30-5 PM DEVOTIONS: Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction - Monday, following the 8 AM Mass. Divine Mercy Chaplet, Adoration, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction Wednesday, from 6 to 7 pm. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: First Saturday of the month from 8:30-9:30 AM ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Sacrament for the Sick is celebrated upon request of the family BAPTISM: Parents and Godparents are required to participate in preparation program. Contact the Parish Office MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must contact the Office no later that 6 months before their proposed wedding date. Call the Parish Office R.C.I.A.: (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) - Becoming Catholics - Please call the Office. FUNERALS: Contact the Pastor by calling the Parish Office, LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Ministers of the Eucharist Gloria Bowen-to the Sick Linda Schmidt Ministers of the Word... Carl Pentis Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers) Evelio Leon Courtyard Hospitality Sr. Teresita Altar Care Dolores Saenz Liturgy Committee Richard Arias Altar Server Committee: Herb Masi Maura Reznik Mel Johnson PASTORAL TEAM Administrator: Fr. Leszek J. Semik Priest in Residence Msgr. Gregory A. Cox Pastors Emeriti Rev. Thomas F. King Msgr. Royale M. Vadakin, P.A. Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor Sacramental Recorder Aleida Rodriguez Director of Religious Education Jonette Mauch Business Manager Dennis George Confirmation Coordinator Michael Gasparro Director of Adult Faith Formation and Stewardship Director of Music Ministry Chris Roque Campus Safety Ken Lance School Principal Michael Muir School Office Manager Louise Lance School Office Assistant Linda Schmidt School Bookkeeper Pauline Diaz Consultative School Board Michael Di Paolo PTO - Parent Teacher Organization Milana McDermott, PTO President ADESTE (After School Program) Mrs. Jimenez Project Manager/Maintenance: Fred Balsz SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and SRE (Sunday School) Jonette Mauch Confirmation Michael Gasparro Infant Baptism Fred & Esmeralda Balsz PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Parish Finance Council Herb Klein Pastor Advisory Council Site Committee Stefan Politz Men s Club Chris Turkmany Knights of Columbus Arts and Education Andy Kozlowski Stewardship J.S.Paluch - Jackie Kooper - Bulletin Ads (Back cover) St. Anastasia Catholic School 8631 S. Stanmoor Drive Los Angeles, CA Office Website: school.st-anastasia.org school@st-anastasia.org PARISH LIFE MINISTRIES Bereavement Grief Support Group Sue McLaughlin Young Adult Ministry Nancy Albin Prayer Group Lori Mountain Rosary Ministry Rose De Leonardis Ben Oakley Respect Life Safe Guard the Children Rose Healy-Fissinger Karen Diaz Ann Abraham St. Joseph Center. Jayne Cram Homeless Weekend Program/ St. Robert s Center Bob & Lori Caldwell St. Margaret s Center Mary Agnes Erlandson Catholic Charities Cindy Begazo Bundles for Babies and Diaper Drive Teressa Syta Nurses Ministry Linda S. Absher Ministry for Married Couples Jon & Suzette Sornborger Men s Spirituality Joe Berberich Shad Meshad Men s Morning Hour MOMS Ministry Jayne Cram Bible Study Carolyn Godlewski Social Ministry Laurette Bibeau Family Visitation Ministry Sr. Teresita Chronic Pain Support Ministry Patrick Doherty INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PRIEST OR IN RELIGIOUS LIFE? Call the Office for Vocations