ST. ANASTASIA CATHOLIC CHURCH

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1 ST. ANASTASIA CATHOLIC CHURCH

2 Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... July 23rd, 2017, 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time: May our stewardship of time, talent, and treasure show us to be among those who have heard the message of Christ and taken it in, yielding a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold! THE MERCY, POWER, AND LOVE OF GOD - The first reading today, from the book of Wisdom, makes its point over and over, at least five times in five verses! God is mighty, but lenient to all. God's power is shown in kindness and clemency, not in harshness and condemnation, and those who govern God's people must govern in the same way, with kindness. This loving kindness and gentleness is not contrary to God's might, but is a direct result of God's primacy over all. Who are we, then, to judge what is in the hearts of our fellow Christians and all people, when God commands justice with love and clemency? Likewise, the Holy Spirit makes up for our ignorance of what we need, speaking in a language we do not yet understand. But God knows our needs before we do, understands the intercessions of the Spirit, and helps us in our weakness. This is our hope: God's mercy, power, and love. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. If you pull up the weeds; you might uproot the wheat along with them! 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 SUN. 07/23 Fr. Lancy Pereira Germaine Wensley Ging Savares Gisela Herrera Grace Avilez Hector Salas Ian Maxwell James Dugan Janet Erike Javier Antunes Jim Tyrrell Joel Rivera Joanna Musacchio Jorden Aponte Jose A. Anaya Josephine Sullivan Joyce Lynn Donnellan Julie Martinez Lada Zubrinic Lilian Lira Lizbeth Taylor Leo Cullen Lori Caldwell Lupe Vega Lysa Dennehy Manuel Villalobos Mary Ann Kwinn Melvin Eng Melvin Peluchette 16th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 AM ROBERT SCHWARZ 9:00 AM ANDREW & YANA LIS FAMILY 10:30 AM THE HOFFMAN FAMILY 12:00 PM PAUL SOBKA 7:30 PM PEOPLE OF ST. ANASTASIA MON. 07/24 6:30 AM FRED SHADROUZ 8:00 AM ANDREW & YANA LIS FAMILY TUE. 07/25 6:30 AM FERNANDO HERNANDEZ 8:00 AM ANDREW & YANA LIS FAMILY WED. 07/26 6:30 AM 8:00 AM ANDREW & YANA LIS FAMILY CARMELITA ANNE TIU THUR. 07/27 6:30 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM BLANCA MARIN Michael Kalandiak Michelle Anaya Michlene Mimi HéBert Myrna Maldonado Nancy Collins Nanette Ponte Norma Aaron Nuria Lavilla Brau Oscar Gomar Paul Stasiak Peggy Tyrrell 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 Thatcher Hawk Tom Tyrrell Ursula Bloor Victoria Mitsakos Yolanda Wygal MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK: FRI. 07/28 6:30 AM ALEIDA RODRIGUEZ 8:00 AM JIM WALSH SAT. 07/29 8:00 AM BLANCA MARIN 5:30 PM CECI & BOB LANGFORD Birthday Support PLEASE HELP US KEEP THIS LIST ACCURATE AND UP TO DATE: Anniversary Memorial Family members please contact the Parish Office to let us know about the condition of those for whom we pray at

3 This Week: Saturday, July 22nd / Sunday, July 23rd, 2017 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflections on Today s Readings: FOCUS: The Holy Spirit brings life and peace. Today we hear about God as a Father who is both merciful and just, about God who is mighty, and about the Spirit who comes to our aid. Let us turn to the life-giving Holy Spirit for guidance and grace so we may continue growing in holiness, so we bear an effective witness to the Gospel, and so we may experience Christ s gift of peace more fully in our lives and hearts LITURGY OF THE WORD: In the Book of Wisdom, we hear that God is both mighty and lenient. The second reading reminds us that the Spirit helps us in our weakness, and intercedes for us according to God s will. In the Gospel, Jesus teaches about God s kingdom, and offers parables of grain and weeds to explain it. Celebrating Our Faith Next Week ~ Saturday, July 29th / Sunday, July 30th, 2017 Seventeenth 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. Semik Fr. Semik Msgr. Cox Fr. King Msgr. Vadakin Visiting Priest 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 -- You taught your people that those who are just must likewise be kind (Wisdom 12:13, 16-19). Psalm -- Lord, you are good and forgiving (Psalm 86). Second Reading -- The Spirit comes to aid us in our weakness (Romans 8:26-27). Gospel -- Jesus proposes parables to the crowds, teaching them of the reign of God (Matthew 13:24-43 [24-30]). Opportunities for Seniors At the service of the family for life! The Carmelite Sisters offer short-term and long-term care for seniors, with the unique blend of social, recreational, educational and religious activities in a caring, tranquil, and home-like environment. Call for further information, tour or application. Marycrest Manor Skilled Nursing Facility St. James Dr. Culver City, Calif (310) ext. 212 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!

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. We are hosting a FREE Volunteer Interest BBQ on Sunday July 30th at 1:00 PM in Pastor's Plaza. the Confirmation coordinator at ConfirmationSaintA@gmail.com for any questions and to RSVP for the BBQ! COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS: Lord Teach Me How To Pray - Deepen Your Prayer Life; Help Others Do The Same! Are you a woman or man of prayer? Are you comfortable working with small groups? On July 29, 2017, the Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra will host a Facilitator Training-Retreat for the Lord Teach Me To Pray (LTMTP) prayer series. If interested, or for information, please contact Mrs. Carol Weiler at or carolweiler@cox.net. For a registration form: Our Lady of Fatima; The Apparitions and their relevance today; Pastoral Issues for Parish Life. 100 Años (Years) of Fatima; Msgr. Juan Esquerda Bifet, Speaker (Native of Lleida, Spain, Ordained in 1954) Tue., July 25th, in Spanish, 10 am to 3 pm; Wed., July 26th, in English, 10 am to 3 pm. To attend, contact the House of Prayer for Priests: or houseofprayer@la-archdiocese.org. ** Suggested stipend: $40 (includes lunch) 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. Brush up on water safety skills Summer is a great time to hit the pool and take a break from the heat. It is important for parents to take a few moments to review swimming and water safety with children. Remind them to put on sunscreen. Sign children up for swim lessons or a water safety class. Remember to use age appropriate flotation devices as needed. To request a copy of the VIRTUS article Refresh Your Memory About Summer Water Safety, jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call (213) 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 Update on Charlie Gard: American Doctor to See Him An American doctor who previously testified that Charlie Gard's chances of improvement are up to 50 percent is examining the 11-month-old July 17 and 18. "We re just thrilled that Dr. Hirano has arrived in London and is examining Charlie and we re fully confident that when he presents his report to Justice Francis, that Charlie will be allowed to come to America for this new cutting-edge treatment," Rev. Patrick Mahoney told Life- SiteNews. He was in London alongside Charlie's parents in court and said the attorney for Great Ormond Street Hospital treated Dr. Hirano like a hostile witness in a criminal trial rather than a medical expert offering to help one of their patients. "One of the issues that has been lost in all of this is the value of Charlie s life regardless of any treatment he might receive," said Mahoney. "Charlie still has as much value and dignity and his life should be fought for whether any treatment would be effective or not. And I think that it s important for us to realize that this discussion should not just be framed in the context of Charlie s quality of life but Charlie s life itself."

5 Ministry equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith Mission Co-op Collection, July 29/30th, 2017 This year the appeal will be presented by Fr. John Bosco Musinguzi from the Diocese of Nyundo, Rwanda. The Mission Coop Plan, will be for Nyundo Diocese in Rwanda. The Bishop of the Diocese of Nyundo, is working on two projects: 1- To finish Nyange Parish Church which was destroyed in the 1994 genocide. There were over 2500 people killed inside the Church. These Christians have been struggling to rebuild their church for the last 15 years with precious few resources. They need our support to expedite the process of the construction work. This parish will be celebrating its 75th anniversary in August To add an extra classroom to the new school created by the Diocese of Nyundo, so that more children may be admitted into the elementary school. This new school was originally an orphanage; the orphanage was closed by the government and then the Diocese turned it into a school. Envelopes will be in the pews next week. Social Club News Join us for our September Laughlin Casino and Luau Trip. We will be travelling to the Riverside Hotel for 3 days and 2 nights of fabulous fun. Amenities include their fabulous luau buffet dinner with drink, entertainment and raffle prizes, two breakfast buffets, one buffet of choice, the bus, and all gratuities. We will be leaving St. Anastasia at 9 AM on Monday, September 11th and returning about 6 PM on Wednesday the 13th. Double occupancy is $93 pp, and single occupancy is $113 pp. Call Laurette and reserve your space today. Payment must be received by August 6. Call Laurette Bibeau at Kids Living Faith: Sunday, July 23rd, th Sunday in Ordinary Time...if you pull up the weeds you might uproot the wheat along with them. Matthew 13:29 Have you ever see a seed when it first sprouts? So tiny and tender! But sometimes a weed pops up nearby. If you try to pull it, you might hurt that little seedling too. Sometimes it s best to leave the weed alone until the seedling is stronger. In the parable, Jesus is telling us that sin can be all around us. It s not going to go away. We are all tempted even Jesus was tempted. But if we put our trust in Jesus and nothing else, we don t have to worry about what happens around us/ We will grow strong in Jesus love. Jesus, keep me close to you always! R.C.I.A. RCIA - 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. You can become a Eucharistic Minister at St. Anastasia Church. To learn more, please contact Linda at Young Adults ages are invited to an exciting summer event hosted by St. Mark Church in Venice. Theology on Tap is a 4-week speaker series organized by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. This incredible opportunity brings together adults from across the city and provides opportunities to listen to and learn from renowned speakers, and to dialogue with others in areas relevant to them. Admission, food and drinks are free to all that attend. The series will run on Sunday evenings July 9 to July 30. Doors open at 6:30 and the event begins at 7 pm. Please see the fliers in the Vestibule or visit Facebook.com/SaintMarkYAM of by contacting saintmarkyam@gmail.com. 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

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