20th Sunday I N O R D I N A R Y T I M E August 14th, 2011

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1 20th Sunday I N O R D I N A R Y T I M E August 14th, W. Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA Phone: Fax: Website: parish@st-anastasia.org Parish established in 1953 in honor of James Francis Cardinal McIntyre

2 St. Anastasia Catholic Church, Los Angeles, California 20th Sunday in ordinary time August 14th, 2011 God, our protector, keep us in mind; always give strength to your people. For if we can be with you even one day, it is better than a thousand without you. - Psalm 83:10-11 Reflection on Today s Readings: FOCUS: Through Christ, God s promise of salvation reaches beyond the Israelites to include all people of faith - The salvation won by Jesus Christ does not negate the covenant relationship between God and the Jewish people. That relationship is not broken; rather, it is broken open to include all people. Through Jesus, all those who accept the gift of faith are incorporated into God s covenant relationship with His people. LITURGY OF THE WORD: In the passage from Isaiah, the faithful are reminded that God is working to bring about the salvation of all people. In the second reading, Paul tells the Romans that their faithfulness may be used by God to bring salvation to others. In the Gospel, Jesus grants the request of a Gentile woman and heals her daughter. FACT OF LIFE Participate in the Love of God. There is an intrinsic link between human love and human life. In the Sacrament of Marriage, the Lord anoints a couple s love with His presence. Their mutual gift of self in the marital act is an image of the exchange of love that takes place in the communion of the Blessed Trinity. As the Father gives Himself totally to the Son, and the Son receives His love and responds with His own, the love between them is the Third Person, the Holy Spirit. So too with a man and his wife; in giving himself totally to his wife, the wife receives her husband and responds with the totality of her being, and the fruit of their exchange? A third person a baby! Married love participates in the very love of God. God is with the couple in that moment of fruitful union, blessing them with marriage-sustaining grace and bonding them together in His love. It is here, within this context of love, in the embrace not only of his or her parents but of God, that a new human life is meant to have his or her first experience of existence. It is through and in our bodies that the Lord desires to continue His work of creation: bringing into existence a unique someone who did not exist and yet will now be forever. We are sacred! Sisters of Life, World Youth Day Blog, Prayer for Life: Heavenly Father, Give us boldness to share the Good News with those at the crossroads. May they choose life for their children and enjoy newness of life in You. Because of Christ we pray, Amen. MASS INTENTIONS Sun., 08/14 7:30 AM. SHAY FITZGERALD + 9:00 AM. SAMUEL MONTOYA 10:30 AM. GEORGE WILKERSON + 12:00 NN. NANCY SWEENEY + 7:30 PM. ICHSAN SATYADI + Mon., 08/15 6:30 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS Tue., 08/16 6:30 AM. JOSEPH RATKOVIC 8:00 AM. DAN CROMRICH + Wed., 08/17 6:30 AM. ALVIN HOPKINS + 8:00 AM. CHERYL HUCKENPALOR + Thurs., 08/18 6:30 AM. PAT CALTABIANO Fri., 08/19 8:00 AM. CHARLEY & MARY CHAMBRELLO 6:30 AM. THANKSGIVING MASS 8:00 AM. SUSAN DIZON + Sat., 08/20 8:00 AM. ROBERT DALTON + 5:30 PM. JOHN MICHAEL GOOD + p Birthdays and Ì Anniversaries!! 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 we re praying for. We ll keep/remove their name(s) as requested, after the first few weeks. Ethel Curry Kim Calimlim Virginia Benitez (and unborn baby) Mary Witteman Fran Wilkerson Edward Jon Clites Ed Kwinn Benita Bicarme Helen Grisby Connie Kane Julia Cox Donna House Linda M. Lang-Curran Jeff Bristol Lucille Burk Delgado Emmeline Mallo Randy Huartson Martha Keglevich Gerald Stutts Jody Bruno Shirley Spehar Bertha Marcinkus Jeanne Ahern Baby Jack Muñoz Bonnie Hocksteen Jack Hayes Sheila Moore Joseph Rehberger Derek Comas Janice Hatzikian Kenneth Rivin Luanne Sinski ËTo 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, call the Parish Office at ^ Ì The Family Visitation Ministry offers spiritual support to those in need. Please call Sr. Teresita at , or call the Rectory Office at , x42. Monday, August 15th, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Is not a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be as usual: 6:30 and 8 am. On this day we celebrate our belief that at the end of her life, Mary was taken body and soul into heaven where she now lives in the glory of God with all the angels and saints. We can only imagine what it will be like to have a glorified body as Mary does, but we hope that at the resurrection of the dead, we will know firsthand. As we celebrate Mary s Assumption today, we look forward in hope to joining the banquet in heaven some day. Hail May, full of grace Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

3 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ministries in Action august 14th, th Sunday of Ordinary Time - In today s second reading, St. Paul tells the Romans, God s gifts and His call are irrevocable. To what is God calling me today? What gifts are mine to share? See Romans 11:29 Listen to Your Children - This summer, when your children are out of school, on different schedules, are meeting new people and going to new places, make sure that you talk to them often about their experiences and the people they ve met. Listen carefully to your children. If possible, observe and get to know the other children and adults who are part of your children s summertime fun. Above all, communicate your safety concerns to your children. Make sure they know that they can come to you with any concerns they may have about the people they interact with. And, if you hear of or observe behaviors that may be inappropriate, make sure to communicate your feelings to people who are in a position to intervene. Communication is key to creating and maintaining a safe environment all year round. For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) St. Anastasia Social Events Group - Parishioners, and family and friends of parishioners, the Social Events committee has put together another year of exciting and fun-filled excursions to please, entertain and even educate! To kick-off the new season, come to the September 14th meeting at Noon and hear an informative presentation by Anthony Ramos, LAPD office, regarding crime in the area, the difference between an emergency and non-emergency and what to do, how to contact the police and much more. Importantly too, you can sign-up early for the upcoming events Remember early payment assures best seating on the bus. Want a hint? How about Christmas on the Queen Mary! Bring your lunch to the meeting we will provide the drinks and dessert. RCIA Are You Interested In Becoming Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is our greatest joy, as well as our Mission as a Catholic community, to welcome new members. The RCIA is a process of formation and education for those interested in learning about and experiencing the Catholic faith. The process is designed for those baptized in other Christian traditions, baptized Catholics who never received the Sacrament of Eucharist, some who have been away from our faith, or anyone interested in our Catholic faith. It is a faith journey that encourages individuals to broaden and deepen their prayer life, to know God through the Scriptures, to come to know themselves more and to participate more in the parish life. For questions or info, please call Jonette Mauch at Dear Parishioners, Four students from our Parish School - four young women - Kendall, Annika, Sara & Matiana - have filled our Parish with lots of hope. They are members of the Westchester/Playa del Rey Little League, and they are headed to Portland this week to take part in the Little League World Series! We are so proud of them and wish them luck. In times like ours, it is wonderful to see enthusiastic young people like our girls; playing like champs and giving us all a positive example of how all of us can inspire others to greatness - even by playing Baseball. Good Luck, girls! You are in our prayers. Devotedly, Fr. Gabe Welcoming the New Roman Missal, Third Edition Words of the Week - Some of the words used in the new translation of the Mass may be unfamiliar to some Catholics. Each week we will provide the definitions of some key words which may help to increase your understanding of the rich theology that underlies these texts. Definitions are from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition. Clemency - The loving kindness, compassion, or mercy that God shows to sinners. Communion: Our fellowship and union with Jesus and other baptized Christians in the Church, which has its source and summit in the celebration of the Eucharist. By receiving Jesus in Holy Communion, we are united to Him and one another as members of His Body. Consecration: The dedication of a thing or person to divine service by a prayer or blessing. In the Mass, consecration also refers to the words spoken by the priest whereby the bread and wine are transformed into the risen Body and Blood of Jesus. (...will continue in the following weeks ) SRE FIRST EUCHARIST FAMILIES PLEASE PICK UP YOUR DVD AND YOUR BANNERS IN THE RECTORY! My House Should Be Called A House Of Prayer For All People St. A s Bible Study - We are currently on break for the summer. We will resume our study of the Gospel of Matthew on September 6th. If you would like to join us in the fall, please call Susan Senia at or at smsenia@gmail.com.

4 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Caring for Creation, Caring for the Poor August 14th, 2011 From the Music Director Some of the most significant changes to the people's parts in the Order of Mass are found in the Profession of Faith (The Nicene Creed). Changes to this text fall into two categories: preservation of the syntax of the original text and preservation of expressions of faith that contain Catholic doctrine. The first change is the translation of Credo as "I" instead of "We" in the opening phrase in order to maintain the person and number indicated in the Latin text. While the Profession of Faith is a communal liturgical act, each individual in the liturgical assembly professes his or her own faith, which is joined to the profession of the whole assembly. The second change concerns the translation of particular expressions of faith such as unigenitus, consubstantialis, and incarnatus. The theological terminology has been preserved, in accord with Liturgiam Authenitcam, in the translation to English: "Only Begotten," "consubstantial," and "incarnate." - Greg Koppenhaver TRAVELING HOLY FAMILY SCHEDULE Attention All Parishioners: The Holy Family offers each of us a chance to experience the beauty and serenity of the "Domestic Church" in our very own homes. If you would like to be added to or removed from the list of people to host our Holy Family, please contact Suzette Sornborger at x51, or 4suz@sbcglobal.net. Thank you! Traveling Holy Family - Family 1 Bob & Jane Lanzner /14/11 St. Anastasia Church /21/11 Traveling Holy Family - Family 2 Brigitte & Rick Obel /14/11 Jane & Rob Fortin /21/11 Buy Local Produce - During this season of fresh fruit and vegetables, look for local growers at farmers' markets and ask your local supermarket to supply produce from local farmers. Try to keep to the "100 mile rule"--grown within 100 mi. To learn more, visit: LAST DAY TO REGISTER! God s Big Backyard IV: Date: God s Big Backyard Saturday, August 20, 2011 Mass will be celebrated at 4:30 PM for all campers and guests. (Day Campers 2-8 PM) Saturday, August 20 - (Over Night Campers 2 PM Sunday AM (Prayer and Breakfast) (Over Night Campers Tent Set-up Saturday 12 2 PM ) Cost: Day Campers -$40 per family (includes snacks, crafts, and dinner) Overnight Campers - $50 per family (includes snacks, crafts, dinner and light breakfast) Place: St. Anastasia Field - Contact Crew Guides: Jonette Mauch and Suzette (310) You are invited to a workshop, entitled: What Do We Know Historically About Jesus? led by Fr. Felix Just, SJ, the Director of Biblical Education for the Loyola Institute for Spirituality, On Sat., August 20th from 10 am to 4 pm at Mount St. Mary s College Doheny (downtown) Campus. The cost is $25 per person; special pricing for groups or series rates available. This workshop, part of the college s Ecclesia program for continuing theological education for adults, will explore how biblical scholars have tried to understand the historical context, life and actions of Jesus, what they have discovered, and how their discoveries and questions can help to deepen our understanding of the New Testament. For more information, or to register, go to: or call Our Lady Queen of Peace of Medjugorje s July 25, 2011, message for the world: Dear Children! May this time be for you a time of prayer and silence. Rest your body and spirit, may they be in God s love. Permit me, little children, to lead you, open your hearts to the Holy Spirit so that all the good that is in you may blossom and bear fruit one hundred fold. Begin and end the day with prayer with the heart. Thank you for having responded to my call. Mission Co-op Collection next weekend, August 20/21 to benefit St. Maurus Hanga Abbey, Tanzania. Fr. Ildelfonce Mapara, OSB will be our guest missionary speaker. His Benedictine Abbey in southern Tanzania is serving people to have access to clean water. This is an acute problem; many children here die because of using water from contaminated sources rivers and hand dug wells. Abdominal problems due to unsafe drinking water is the second leading cause of infant mortality is southern Tanzania after malaria. Our need is to have/buy pipes to tap clean water from the mountains. Envelopes will be in the pews that weekend.

5 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time FAITH FORMATION and more august 14th, 2011 Next Week Celebrating Our Faith Sat., Aug. 20th & Sun., Aug. 21st 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 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: Is 22:19-23 (121A) Rom 11:33-36 Mt 16:13-20 Masses: 5:30 pm. 7:30 am. 9:00 am. 10:30 am. 12:00 Noon 7:30 pm. Celebrants: Msgr. Vadakin Fr. Tom Msgr. Vadakin Msgr. Cox Missionary Priest Msgr. Gonzales CONFESSIONS: 3:30-5 pm and 7:30-8 pm ** Msgr. Vadakin ** Fall Book Study We have chosen Fr. Gregory Boyle s book Tattoos on the Heart for the Fall Book Study, which will take place on October 20th and 27th and November 3rd. We thought you might like to know the title in case you want to get a head-start on the book over the summer. Mark and Shelley Calde, REMINDERS... Ì TODAY Sunday, August 14th, Nurse Ministry. Blood pressure readings after the 10:30 am and 12 Noon Masses in Diamond Courtyard. Ì Saturday, August 20th, Mass on the Grass (as part of God s Big Backyard weekend) at 4:30 pm. Ì Sunday, August 21st, the St. Joseph Center Collection takes place, after all Masses. This collection benefits the poorest and needy of the Westside area. Your donations of cash/non-perishable food are greatly appreciated. Save the Date: The 16th Annual St.A s Golf Tournament will be held on Mon., Oct. 17, 2011 at Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach. For more info, please contact Chris Turkmany (310) Vocation Retreat Day for Young - Women, Nazareth House, 3333 Manning Avenue., Los Angeles, CA 90064, Sept , from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call Sister Fintan: (310) or sfintan@nazarethhousela.org Stewardship is a way of Life for St. Anastasia Church Living Faith for Kids May God have pity on us and bless us; may He let His face shine upon us. So may your way be known upon earth; among all nations, your salvation. Psalm 67:2-3 This psalm asks God to bless us, but it is not a blessing only for us. God s blessings, given to us as individuals and as the Church, are meant for our good, of course, but they are also meant to be a sign of God s goodness for the whole world to see. We are meant to be a light to the world by allowing God s light to shine through us. Lord let your goodness shine through me, today and every day of my life. Avila Gardens Retirement Living for Seniors 55 and Over OPEN HOUSE! August 21st, 2011, from 11:30 to 3 pm. Featuring LA Opera s Budding Talent, Alan De Blase. Enjoy a Complimentary Lunch, Concert, Tours, Gifts, & More! RSVP , Unique Items at Bargain Prices!!! St. Anne s Thrift Store invites you to stop in and browse! Located at Magnolia Blvd. in NoHo at Lankershim, the store is open Tuesday-Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. All proceeds benefit the at-risk young mothers and children that St. Anne s serves. Bring this bulletin to buy one item and get a second item of equal or lesser value, through September 1st. DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME! Ì Become Certified to Teach Natural Family Planning, Has Natural Family Planning been a blessing in your marriage? Would you like to share this gift with others? Become a Volunteer Teaching Couple and get certified to teach the Sympto-Thermal Method of Natural Family Planning. The Couple to Couple League will be offering a teacher training seminar at Our Lady of Grace in Encino on September 17-18, For more information on how to submit your application, please contact Pablo and Veronique Gaeta at Ì Calling all Married Couples - If you are married in the Catholic Church and would like to help prepare engaged couples for marriage for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, please contact Candy Metoyer at or at cmetoyer@la-archdiocese.org.

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 x42 or Fred & Esmeralda MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must contact the Rectory no later that 6 months before their proposed wedding date. Call the Rectory Office x42. 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, x42. 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 Offertory Gifts Parish Volunteers 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 Project Coordinator Ken Lance Director of Religious Education Jonette Mauch Confirmation Coordinator Shawna Wiseman Director of Adult Faith Formation and Stewardship Suzette Sornborger Director of Music Ministry Greg Koppenhaver School Principal Rosemary Connolly Assistant Principal School Secretary/Bookkeeper Louise Lance Office Assistant Linda Schmidt Consultative School Board Cheryl Hesse PTO-Parent Teacher Organization Sue Leifield 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 Shawna Wiseman Infant Baptism Fred & Esmeralda Balsz PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Parish Finance Council Dave DeVito Pastor Advisory Council Libby DuBay Site Committee Jim Healy Men s Club Chris Turkmany Knights of Columbus Jim Taylor Arts and Education Jayne Cram Stewardship Suzette Sornborger St. Anastasia Catholic School 8631 S. Stanmoor Drive Los Angeles, CA Office Website: secretary@st-anastasia.org PARISH LIFE MINISTRIES Bereavement Laure Healy Young Adult Ministry Nancy Albin Ministry to the New Parishioner Rectory Office 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 Career Ministry Sarah Lehne Ken Lance 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 Adopt-A-Family Rose and Matt Fissinger Bundles for Babies and Diaper Drive Teressa Syta Nurses Ministry Nancy Reilly Pen Pal Project - Prison Ministry Suzette Sornborger jeanne@pieper.com Ministry for Married Couples Jon & Suzette Sornborger Women s Faith Sharing Suzette Sornborger Men s Spirituality Joe Berberich Shad Meshad MOMS Ministry Jayne Cram Natural Family Planning Phyllis Jones Bible Study Susan Senia Social Ministry Laurette Bibeau Family Visitation Ministry Sr. Teresita