St. Anastasia Catholic Church

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1 St. Anastasia Catholic Church Third Sunday of Advent December 16th, W. Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA Phone: Fax: Website: Parish established in 1953 in honor of James Francis Cardinal McIntyre

2 Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... Third Sunday of Advent: Today s Gospel provides a blueprint for good stewardship: Let the man who has two coats give to him who has none. The man who has food should do the same. Luke 3:11 Dear Parishioners, As we approach Christmas on this Third Sunday of Advent or "Gaudete Sunday" (In Latin "All-of-you Rejoice Sunday"), it's a day to step back, count our blessings, take stock of things, and praise God, truly rejoicing for the spiritual strength and hope on which we are able to build our lives. To rejoice means that a certain happiness springs out from the soul in a conviction of faith. We can rejoice about a lot of things, but today we especially rejoice with all the Church, about the joy of salvation as we listen to the admonition of the Baptist preparing the way of the Lord! I am doing a little better with continuing therapy. Now that I am recuperating at another rectory, the doctors -- to whom I am listening -- are telling me that I will need to be doing some home physical therapy for about a month, then doing some outpatient therapy afterward. The progress is slow and steady. I am concentrating on doing things on my own power, rather than by wheelchair. I am able to use a walker now, and I am able to use stairs - though slowly. My motor coordination is still a little clumsy, but I am working very hard on it. Christmas spirit has a whole new meaning for me!! I pray for all of you every day with a shepherd's love. I miss you, and look forward to getting back to Saint A's!! Love, Father Gabe LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers Please let us know about the condition of those for whom we pray so that we can keep/remove their name(s) as requested, after the first few weeks. Msgr. Gonzales Danny Welchhance Alfredo Casillas Diana Guerra Jessica Schaffhausen Brenda Rooney Vicki Garcia Barbara DeVico Juan J. Morales Juan J. Morales, Jr. Johann Hudson Lisa Dennehy Lorraine Crothers Agnes Mocsny Gerry Oakley Maggie Kohly Carla Roberts Peter Heredia Jack Muñoz Michael Jones Fran Wilkerson John Swanson George Rader Roy Sheraden Sam Solter Larry Lovett Ursula Lovett Jorden Aponte Tom Tyrrell Shareen Hakim Maxine & Stuart Liebman Matthew Salvo Sherry Stevens Bernice Cubie George Galip Ethel Curry Kim Calimlim Mary Witteman Jose Gutierrez Ed Kwinn Benita Bicarme Lucille Burk Delgado Randy Huartson Martha Keglevich Jody Bruno Cathy Lee Bertha Marcinkus Jeanne Ahern Derek Comes Luanne Sinski Peggy Keelaghan Helen Grisby Steven Appleldorn Pauline Runyan Thomas Gavelda Sgt. Shawn Dorton Catherine Fleming Silvana Shinsato Nicole Shinsato Delphine Gonzalez Bob Sapien Bruce Randall Angelo Aparicio Jocelyn Cotlon Michelle Anaya Julietta Anaya Jude Keith Hebert Lisa Carfano Cathy Lee Harold Washington Jr Tim Mueller Vicky Duvon MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SUN, 12/16 MON., 12/17 TUE., 12/18 WED., 12/19 THURS., 12/20 FRI., 12/21 7:30 AM RITA LUCZAK 9:00 AM THE PEOPLE OF ST. ANASTASIA 10:30 AM LISA CARFANO 12:00 PM JORDAN APONTE 7:30 PM JULIE PADILLA 6:30 AM ZACHARY KIERNAN 8:00 AM ADRIAN BARLOTTA 6:30 AM MARIA OTAÑO 8:00 AM ZACHARY KIERNAN 6:30 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS 6:30 AM CURTIS AMAZAKI 8:00 AM ROBERT DALTON 6:30 AM. JENNIFER DIZON 8:00 AM. RAFFAELA ALFANO SAT., 12/22 8:00 AM. CROMRICH FAMILY 5:30 PM. LISA CARFANO Birthday Anniversary Memorial Support HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF BECOMING A PRIEST? Visit:

3 Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... Reflection on Today s Readings: Focus: Let us rejoice in Gaudete Sunday, half way to Christmas. Its color rose is a sign of hope. When excitement builds, as it certainly does for children at Christmastime, there is often a temptation to jump right into the event without having properly prepared for it. We do this too often. Such things take away from the joy of the actual feast. We still have time to properly prepare our souls and our hearts for the true meaning of Christmas. Liturgy of the Word: The first reading from Zephaniah exhorts the Israelites to rejoice and be glad. The second reading from Philippians reminds us that we are to rejoice in the Lord always. In the Gospel, John the Baptist teaches that one mightier that he was coming who would baptize people with the Holy Spirit and fire. Next Week - Celebrating Our Faith Sat. Dec. 22nd & Sun., Dec. 23rd, Fourth Sunday of Advent Masses: Sat: 5:30 pm. Sun: 7:30 am. Sun: 9:00 am. Sun: 10:30 am. Sun: 12:00 Noon Sun: 7:30 pm. Celebrants: Msgr. Vadakin Fr. Tom Fr. Tom Msgr. Cox Msgr. Cox Msgr. Vadakin The Family Visitation Ministry Offers spiritual support to those in need. Please call Sr. Teresita at , or call the Rectory Office at Traveling Holy Family - Family 1 Chris and Jennifer Walter 12/16/12 Libby DuBay 12/23/12 Traveling Holy Family - Family 2 Chuck and Janet Nelson 12/16/12 Chris & Jennifer Kaczor 12/23/12 Today has traditionally been called Gaudete Sunday. The Latin tag is derived from Paul s appeal in the second reading to rejoice always in the Lord, and the Latin Mass text based on that reading. The irony and paradox of this Christmas joy is underlined by the fact that Paul wrote those words in prison. But from there he could see the progress of God s work. Is it obvious to us? We feel that this is not the time for joy when there is so much suffering and moral evil. It is interesting, then, that the first reading is from the prophet Zephaniah, who is almost exclusively concerned with gloomy visions of the Judgment Day. Today the Church select the only optimistic text in Zephaniah, in which the prophet has been touched by the spirit of joy. This, we are assured on all sides, is the season of joy. Let us recapture that feeling of joy in our lives and reflect it to those who are joyless. - Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Living God s Word: When we pray the Our Father at Mass the priest voices a prayer that asks the Lord to free our minds of worry as we look forward to Jesus coming. Joyful hope gives us the spirit and the confidence to do all that we can, expecting that Christ s saving power will be present in our midst. - Copyright 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. We encourage all to read and reflect on the Biblical passages that will be proclaimed at all Masses next Sunday: Reading 1: Reading 2: Gospel: Mi 5:1-4a Heb 10:5-10 Lk 1:39-45 SATURDAY CONFESSIONS: 3:30-5 pm & 7:30-8 pm ** Msgr. Vadakin ** To Receive Holy Communion, (For those who are sick, hospitalized, or home bound) Please call Gloria Bowen, , Eucharistic Minister to the sick. To have the name(s) included in our prayers, please call the Rectory Office at Please pray for those who have died, especially Antonia (Toni) Gonzalez (mother of Maxine Liebman), Donna M. House, John H. Schaefer, & John Jack Ehret, that they may rest in peace. Cell: Cell: /2 W. Arbor Vitae St., Inglewood, CA Libreria Catolica (Catholic Book Store) Caminando con Jesus (Walking with Jesus) Gift Shop Adriana & Denise St. Bernard High School Open House and more Financial Aid: Information night, Wed., Jan. 9, Open House: for parents and students, Sat., Jan. 26, 2012 from 1 to 4 pm. Placement Tests: given at SBHS, on Sat., Jan. 26, and Sat., Feb. 9, For information and questions, please call or visit:

4 Ministry in Community Welcome the Year of Faith! Faith is an integral part of our lives; it is interwoven into everything we do. In light of this, Pope Benedict XVI has proclaimed the Year of Faith as a way to nourish and deepen our faith in God and His Church. From October 11, 2012, to November 24, 2013, we are called to prayer, study, outreach, and evangelization so that we might live out the call of discipleship to be joyful witnesses to Christ. The Mass is a unique and marvelous sacrifice. It is the mystical reality in which Christ s sacrifice on the cross is renewed. The Mass is also a sacred banquet where together as the Church family we fulfill Jesus command at the Last Supper to Do this in memory of me. The Office of Safeguard the Children is dedicated to "protecting all of God's children" by fully implementing Article 12 of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People adopted by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in The Office of Safeguard the Children provides ongoing support, education, training and resources to help prevent child sexual abuse and to address children's safety in our parishes, schools, homes and communities. For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) Christmas Mass Schedule: Monday, Dec. 24th, Christmas Eve 4 pm - Children s Mass 5:30 pm. - Vigil Mass Midnight Mass at 12 Tuesday, Dec. 25th, Christmas Day (Regular Sunday Mass Schedule) 7:30, 9 & 10:30 am, 12 NN and 7:30 pm. Young Adult Afternoon Christmas Celebration Sunday Dec. 16th 2-5 pm Parish Hall. Contact: Nancy at or nralbin@hotmail.com to RSVP or Questions Advent Wreath Lighting and Reflection: The Season of Advent is soon upon us. Advent is the season of waiting for Jesus coming. During this season we focus on being ready to receive Christ. We need people, individuals and families to volunteer to participate in this liturgical activity. Your presence and participation in this activity would be a great blessing. Look for a sign-up poster in the Vestibule. Sat., 12/15-5:30 pm. - Paquin Family Sun., 12/16-7:30 am - Sichi Family 9:00 am - Guerco Family 10:30 am - Krank Family 12:00 NN Chase Family 7:30 pm Rosen Family Sat., 12/22-5:30 pm. Roges Family Sun., 12/23-7:30 am - The Kozlowski s 9:00 am - Galanti Family 10:30 am - Ronay Family 12:00 NN - Robertson Family The Christmas flower envelopes are in the Vestibule and by the doors. Your flower contributions help to defray the cost of decorating our church for Christmas. Make this donation in memory of a loved one, or for a particular intention. Drop them in the collection basket or at the Rectory. FACT OF LIFE Reasons the Pro-Life Cause is Winning, III Sign 10: Corruption uncovered A key reason we are winning is that abortion destroys itself. The evil inner workings of abortion are being exposed for all to see... and as more and more crimes become visible, the abortion movement loses supporters. These crimes include medical malpractice, sexual abuse, injury and death that routinely occur in so-called safe and legal abortion clinics, doctors not sterilizing instruments, anesthesiologists who have no training in anesthesia, abortions committed on women who were not pregnant, falsifying medical records, and much more. What s more, the abortion industry creates a safe haven for sexual predators.... Clinics can be closed and are closing and abortionists being jailed for reasons having nothing to do with what people think about abortion... but rather for reasons related to malpractice, abuse, and other illegal activity. The fundamental reason why we re winning Above all else, the reason why we are winning the fight to end abortion is because we have already won! There is one among us who holds the keys of death and of hell. Jesus Christ is Risen from the dead! Although thought to be overwhelmed by the agents of death... He trampled death by His death. As a result, death has been robbed of its power. O death, where is thy sting? Because of Christ s Resurrection, death no longer has the final word in the human story. Our final destiny is heaven... not the grave! This means that the power of abortion which takes more life than anything else has also been broken. Our pro-life movement does not simply work for victory... we work from victory! Victory is our starting point. We joyfully proclaim to the world that Christ is Risen, and that for this reason, we must choose life. Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life, ten-reasons.pdf

5 Ministry Equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: TODAY, Sunday, Dec. 16th, 3rd Sunday of Advent, The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be administered at the 10:30 am Mass. ATTENTION All Poets, Grades K - 8: St. A s is, once again, holding a poetry contest for all students in the parish, grades K thru 8. You don t need to be a student at this school to enter. The theme is Our Amazing World and the entry deadline is January 31, There are cash prizes! Please take a flyer as you leave the Church if you are interested. For more information, contact Laura Bess at bess2@sbcglobal.net. Together in Mission 2012 Campaign Update Goal: $73, Pledged: $73, Paid: $71, As you can see we have not yet reached our goal. We hope that perhaps some late contributors (some generous souls) may come up with the difference. Thanks in advance for your continued support! Advent Penance Services St Anastasia: Mon., Dec. 17th, at 7:30 PM ************************************ St. Jerome, Mon., Dec. 17th, 7 p.m. Visitation, Tue., Dec. 18th, 7:30 p.m. St. Monica s, Tue., Dec. 18th, 7:30 p.m. St. John Chrysostom, Tue., Dec. 18th, 7 pm. The Parish Ball and Silent Auction will be held on March 9, 2013 at the Westin Hotel LAX in Los Angeles. We are asking our Parish members, neighboring businesses and families to support St. A s Catholic School by donating an item or service to the Silent Auction or by becoming an Event Sponsor. If you would like to donate to our fundraising event, please contact Jackie Aguilera at jackie.aguilera@bingham.com or This is a great way for local businesses, neighbors and friends to market their services to our community families while contributing to St. Anastasia Catholic School - - a worthy cause. No contribution is too small! The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst, you have no further misfortune to fear. - Zephanian 3:15b Living Faith for Kids By prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 Many children at this time of year have written lists for Santa in hope of getting the gift they want at Christmas. Maybe they will get the gift they want, but maybe they won t. That s just the way it is with lists for Santa. St. Paul says we would make our requests to God, but without worry and with thanksgiving. Then we are sure to receive something in return: peace. Lord, help me to put worry away and trust in You in all things. Zephaniah 3:14-18 * Isaiah 12:2-6 Philippians 4:4-7 * Luke 3: Calendars are available in the Vestibule. Please take one per family! REMINDERS! St. Joseph Center Collection today after all the Masses. This collection benefits the poorest and needy of the Westside area. Your donations of cash/ non-perishable food are greatly appreciated. Sunday, December 30th, the monthly Wedding Anniversary Blessing will take place after the 12 Noon Mass. All couples married during the month of December are welcome! For more information on any of these events and activities, please call A non smoking woman of the St. Anastasia prayer group is looking for a room to rent ASAP. Please call

6 St. Anastasia Catholic Church 7390 W. Manchester Avenue Los Angeles, CA Office Fax Website: SCHEDULE OF SERVICES MASSES - WEEKDAYS Mon-Fri: 6:30AM & 8:00AM First Friday: 6:30AM, 8AM, 11AM (School in session) Saturday: 8:00AM WEEKENDS Saturday (Vigil): 5:30PM Sunday: 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM, 12 & 7:30PM HOLY DAYS Holy Day Vigil Mass: 5:30PM Holy Day: 6:30AM, 8:00AM, 11AM (during the School year) & 7:00PM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:30PM-5:00PM & 7:30-8:00PM DEVOTIONS: Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction - Monday, following the 8AM Mass. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: First Saturday of the month from 8:30AM- 9:30AM ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Sacrament for the Sick is celebrated upon request of family BAPTISM: Parents and Godparents are required to participate in preparation program. Contact the Rectory Office or Fred & Esmeralda MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must contact the Rectory no later that 6 months before their proposed wedding date. Call the Rectory Office R.C.I.A.: (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) - Becoming Catholics - Please call the Rectory. Funerals: Contact the Pastor by calling the Rectory Office, LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Ministers of the Eucharist Gloria Bowen-to the Sick Jan & Herb Masi Ministers of the Word... Carl Pentis Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers) Evelio Leon Pat Hendon Courtyard Hospitality Sr. Teresita Altar Care Dolores Saenz Altar Servers Ed Charette Liturgy Committee Richard Arias PASTORAL TEAM PASTOR Msgr. Gabriel Gonzales 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 Confirmation Coordinator Catrina Grove-Reyes Director of Adult Faith Formation and Stewardship Director of Music Ministry Greg Koppenhaver School Principal Michael Muir School Office Manager, Bookkeeper Louise Lance Office Assistant Linda Schmidt Consultative School Board Karl Altergott PTO-Parent Teacher Organization Betsy Sichi ADESTE (After School Program) Elizabeth Soriano Maintenance Javier Antunes SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults; and SRE (Sunday School) Jonette Mauch Confirmation Catrina Grove-Reyes Infant Baptism Fred & Esmeralda Balsz PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Parish Finance Council Jim Healy Pastor Advisory Council Site Committee Stefan Politz Men s Club Chris Turkmany Knights of Columbus Arts and Education Jayne Cram Stewardship 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 Young Adult Ministry Nancy Albin Prayer Group English Lori Mountain Rosary Ministry Rose De Leonardis Ben Oakley Social Justice Elizabeth O Neill Respect Life Jim & Nancy Taylor Safe Guard the Children Rose Healy-Fissinger Karen Diaz St. Joseph Center. Jayne Cram Homeless Weekend Program/ St. Robert s Center Bob & Lori Caldwell Holy Helpers Tiffany Warner Will Haas St. Margaret s Center Mary Agnes Erlandson Catholic Charities Cindy Begazo Adopt-A-Family Rose and Matt Fissinger Bundles for Babies and Diaper Drive Teressa Syta Nurses Ministry Nancy Reilly Pen Pal Project - Prison Ministry jeanne@pieper.com Ministry for Married Couples Jon & Suzette Sornborger Women s Faith Sharing Susan Senia Men s Spirituality Joe Berberich Shad Meshad Men s Morning Hour MOMS Ministry Jayne Cram Natural Family Planning Phyllis Jones Bible Study Susan Senia Social Ministry Laurette Bibeau Family Visitation Ministry Sr. Teresita