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1 T H E L O R D B E A N D W I T H Y O U R S P I R I T W I T H Y O U FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Ë NOVEMBER 27th, 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 Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... First Sunday of Advent - We are the servants of God, each with his or her own task. We will be judged good stewards if, at His coming, He finds us ready and conscientiously pursuing the tasks to which we have been called. Reflection on Today s Readings: FOCUS: Let our voices proclaim God s glory - As we enter into Advent and prepare for Christ s return, we do so with new texts for Mass. Today we begin using the new translation of the Roman Missal. But these new Mass texts are more about continuity than change, more about Tradition than translation. Let us see these changes as an opportunity to pray with even greater fervor. LITURGY OF THE WORD: The prophet Isaiah calls God Father, and asks Him to return for the sake of your servants. In the second reading, Paul reminds the Corinthians that the grace of God will keep them steadfast until Christ s return. In the Gospel, Jesus reminds His disciples to be watchful and alert, for they do not know the hour when the Master will return. Dear Parishioners, Happy Advent! As we begin the new Liturgical year of grace 2012 and once again begin recalling the mysteries of our salvation, we also start a new chapter in the linguistic expression of our prayer together. The revision of the Roman Missal invites us to listen more carefully to the words as we lift our hearts and minds to God in preparation for the Lord s coming. This afternoon at 4:30 pm, you are all invited for a simple supper as we bless Advent wreaths for our homes and join in fellowship with members of our faith community. Jesus calls us all to be one. He dwells in our hearts, and fills us with grace as we anticipate with renewed hearts the fullness of His Kingdom. Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus! Devotedly yours, Fr. 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 we re praying for. We ll keep/remove their name(s) as requested, after the first few weeks. Larry Lovett Matthew Salvo Tatum Sornborger Sherry Stevens Bernice Cubie Elizabeth Drake George Galip Ethel Curry Kim Calimlim Mary Witteman Fran Wilkerson Edward Jon Clites Ed Kwinn Benita Bicarme Helen Grisby Connie Kane Julia Cox Donna House Jeff Bristol Lucille Burk Delgado Emmeline Mallo Randy Huartson Martha Keglevich Jody Bruno Bertha Marcinkus Jeanne Ahern Bonnie Hocksteen Sheila Moore Luanne Sinski Peggy Keelaghan Ë 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, 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. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sun., 11/27 7:30 AM. JACK HAYES + 9:00 AM. JOSEFINA BRAU DE CABREJAS + 10:30 AM. SR. TERESA COTTER + 12:00 NN. ALL SOULS NOVENA 7:30 PM. PARISHIONERS OF ST. A S Mon., 11/28 6:30 AM. SR. TERESA COTTER + 8:00 AM. ALL SOULS NOVENA Tue., 11/29 6:30 AM. ALL SOULS NOVENA 8:00 AM. THANKSGIVING MASS Wed., 11/30 6:30 AM. SR. TERESA COTTER + 8:00 AM. ALL SOULS NOVENA Thurs., 12/01 6:30 AM. REV. PAUL ALENGATTUKARAN + 8:00 AM. YOLANDA JOY McROE Fri., 12/02 6:30 AM. DIANE SORTINO 8:00 AM. YOLANDA HERNANDEZ + Sat., 12/03 8:00 AM. ABBY PEARSON + 5:30 PM. ABBY PEARSON + p Birthdays and Ì Anniversaries!! Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. - Mark 13:33 Next Week - Celebrating Our Faith Sat., Dec. 3rd & Sun., Dec. 4th - Second Sunday of Advent Masses: 5:30 pm. 7:30 am. 9:00 am. 10:30 am. 12:00 Noon 7:30 pm. Celebrants: Msgr. Vadakin Msgr. Vadakin Fr. Tom Msgr. Cox Msgr. Gonzales Msgr. Gonzales 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 40:1-5, 9-11 (5B) 2 Pt 3:8-14 Mk 1:1-8 CONFESSIONS: 3:30-5 pm and 7:30-8 pm ** Msgr. Vadakin **

3 Ministry sends us beyond the parish FACT OF LIFE Embryonic-Stem-Cell Project Abandoned The company doing the first government-approved test of embryonic stem cell therapy is discontinuing further stem cell work.... Geron Corp., a pioneer in stem cell research that has been testing a spinal cord injury treatment, said late Monday that it s halting development of its stem cell programs to conserve funds.... In a statement, the company said the decision was made after a strategic review of the costs.... Said pro-life commentator, Wesley J. Smith, Geron Corporation was the big hope for embryonicstem-cell research. After years of promises, its first-ever human trial using an embryonic-stem-cell-derived product for acute spinal-cord injury made huge headlines internationally... This is an atom bomb of a story that will have a serious effect on the entire regenerative medical sector. And it should embarrass the critics of President Bush; the California Institute for regenerative Medicine, which bragged about its part in funding a scientist involved in the research; and, perhaps most of all, the fawning media that have acted as press agent for the field generally. (November 14, 2011 Associated Press and National Review Online). Prayer for Life: Heavenly Father, we thank you for caring about each of us so deeply. Your loving hand also rests on every child today carried in its mother's womb. May they be born into this world so they may know your endless love. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. A Low Carbon Thanksgiving? Shop for foods produced locally to supply your Thanksgiving feast, thereby reducing the fossil fuels used to bring them from far distance. Visit also: Adult Confirmation If you are Baptized Catholic and have received your First Communion and wish to complete your initiation in the Catholic Faith, the Adult Confirmation process is the right place for you. Class sessions will take place at St. Mark s in Venice on the following dates: January 21, 28 and February 11, 18 and March 3 is the closing Retreat. Please call Suzette Sornborger at x51, or ssornborger@st-anastasia.org for further details. Catholicism with Fr. Robert Barron began Wed. Nov. 16 at 6 PM on EWTN Television - Journey with Fr. Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 16 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth's people. Notre Dame Academy, a Catholic, private, all-girls, college preparatory high school invites you to its annual Open House on Sunday, December 4, Tours are at 10:00 am, 12:30 pm, and 3:00 pm. Reservations are required. Notre Dame Academy is located at 2851 Overland Ave., Los Angeles, For further information, please visit our website at or call the Admissions Office at (310) ext The Catholic Bible Institute, co-sponsored by the Office of Religious Education and the Center for Religion and Spirituality at Loyola Marymount University, is a three-year formation program of studying, sharing, and praying God's word. Registration is now open for the cycle which begins in December The Institute meets one Saturday each month (except summer) at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Westwood and by video link at St. Louis de Montfort church in Santa Maria. The first two years of the program provide overviews of the Hebrew and Christian scriptures while the third year teaches facilitation skills for planning and organizing Bible study groups in parishes. The fee for the program is $250 per year for participants seeking Certification in Bible Study Leadership. Those interested in personal enrichment rather than certification may attend at the reduced rate of $190 per year. More information is available on the web at or by contacting Melinda Evangelista at or mevangelista@la-archdiocese.org. Theology Connection - Connecting Faith & life Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Fr. Joe Scott, C.S.P., Associate Pastor St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community Who is Jesus? Join us from 7:30-9 pm on the first Tuesday of the month at The Coffee Connection. A Ministry of the Vineyard Christian Fellowship-Westside, 3838 S. Centinela Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066; Free Parking! Corner of Centinela & Venice and 1/2 block south at corner of Centinela & Pacific. There is no fee, but donations are gratefully accepted; No reservation necessary. Each session is recognized as one hour of ongoing education for recertification by the Archdiocesan Office of Religious Education. For more information or to get on our list contact Barbara Murphy or bmurphy@sp-apostle.org. Sponsored by St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community, Ohio Ave., LA, CA 90024, A Ministry of the Paulist Fathers (paulist.org) Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. - Colossians 3:15 LOCAL WESTCHESTER CHOIR JOURNEYS AROUND THE WORLD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON The Concert Singers, back in Los Angeles after singing a September 11th memorial concert in New York's Lincoln Center, now invite you to travel around the world with them as they bring you traditional and inspired holiday choral music from around the globe! This holiday season they will perform music from countries such as France, Poland, Ireland, America, and England as well as music for Hanukkah. Also featured on this program is A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten, accompanied by harp. So pack your bags, bring your passports, and take a choral journey with The Concert Singers this December! For more details please call , or visit When: Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 4 PM Where: Westchester United Methodist Church (8065 Emerson Avenue, Los Angeles, 90045) Tickets: $15 suggested donation at the door.

4 Ministry Equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith REMINDER! TODAY, Sunday, November 27, 2011, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Parish Hall An Evening of Food and Fellowship as we welcome the New Roman Missal! *Pasta Dinner and Salad will be served. *Bring your Advent Wreath to be blessed and a dessert to share. 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 Chris & Jolie Delja /27/11 Megan & Jim Hasanberg /04/11 Traveling Holy Family - Family 2 Mia & Scott Tepper /27/11 Jesse & Tom Belmont /04/11 Ì Thursday, December 8th, Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be as follows: Wed., Dec. 7th: 530 pm. Thurs., Dec. 8th: 6:30, 8 & 11 am, and 7 pm. ATTENTION all parish poets, Grades K - 8. St. A s is holding its first ever parish-wide Poetry Contest! The theme is Anything is Possible, and there are cash prizes! All parishioners in these grades are welcome to enter. Entry deadline is January 31, For a flier or for more information, Laura Bess at bess2@sbcglobal.net SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Next Sunday, December 4th, 2nd Sunday of Advent, during the 12 Noon Mass, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, will be administered. CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU! I want to thank all of who responded so generously to our Together in Mission 2011 Campaign. WE MADE OUR GOAL! We made it! 35 parishioners gave an additional $12,075, bringing our total to $76,848, which is $2, over our goal of $74, On behalf of all the parishes and schools who benefit from this important campaign, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Gratefully, Father Gabe St. Anastasia is sponsoring its 3rd Christmas Tree/Wreath fundraiser. Deadline for orders is Monday, November 28. Trees/wreaths are fresh from the tree growers. All orders must be picked up on December 3rd, between 8 AM and 4 PM, in our school parking lot. For complete details and pricing, flyers and order forms (with envelopes) are available at the Church entrance (Vestibule). Confirmation - Reminder, Next Confirmation Meeting is December 4 1 st and 2 nd Year Students 10:30 am 1 pm St. Anastasia Parish Room St. A s Bible Study meets on Tuesdays, morning 9-10:30 am (Rectory Office) and evening 7:30-9 pm (Parish Hall Basement). Call Susan Senia for info at or at: smsenia@gmail.com. Parish Advent Books - Please take home a copy of Daily Reflections for Advent & Christmas Waiting in Joyful Hope, , by Jay Cornier. These little books will help us journey together during this grace-filled Season of Advent. We wait in joyful hope! They are available at the doors of the Church. Las Posadas, Dec. 18th, from 4 to 6:30 pm. ~A Community Celebration of Jesus Birth ~ Don t Miss It! Las Posadas is a traditional Hispanic Festival which re-enacts Mary and Joseph s journey in search of an inn. It was originated in Andalusia, Spain, in the early 1500 s. This Christmas celebration is a contemporary Roman Catholic adaptation of a tradition attributed to St. John of the Cross. This is a beautiful opportunity to experience what Mary and Joseph may have felt as doors were closed in their faces, rejected and then experiencing the joy of hospitality. Come share housing, food, and creating community in breaking bread together. We welcome you to join us, bringing your neighbors, friends, families, and relatives to this wonderful celebration of Prayers, Songs, Tamales, Churros, Mariachis and Folklorico. All those interested in working on Las Posadas, please join us! Questions? Contact Suzette or

5 Ministry in Community Advent Wreath Candle Lighting - Advent is the season of waiting for Jesus coming. During this season, we focus on being ready to receive Christ. We need volunteers for each Mass to light the candles and read the reflection. So easy, so important! Sing-up now and prepare for Emmanuel. Sign-up poster is in the Vestibule. Call the Rectory Office for info Advent Wreath Candle Lighting Sign-up poster is in the Vestibule. Dec. 3/4 Dec. 10/11 5:30 pm. Paquin 5:30 pm. 7:30 am. 7:30 am. Pragale 9:00 am. Galanti 9:00 am. Sichi 10:30 am. Graham 10:30 am. Saba 12:00 NN Wholihan 12:00 NN Robertson 7:30 pm. 7:30 pm. Save the Date! Fair Trade Craft Sale Next Sunday, Dec 4 after all the morning Masses. Shop with a heart! Participating in CRS Fair Trade means supporting farmers and artisans, doing businesses with organizations you can believe in, and donating to our revolving Fund whose grants build a fair and sustainable marketplace. More information about fair trade is available at Parish Ball and Silent Auction Donations! Once again, St. A s Catholic school is sponsoring the Parish Ball and Silent Auction in support of our children. The event will be held on March 10, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Redondo Beach. We are asking our local and neighboring businesses and families to support our school by donating an item or service to the Silent Auction or becoming an Event Sponsor of our program. If you know of any businesses, local service providers, friends or family that may want to donate to our fundraising event, please contact Jackie Aguilera at , or at jackie.aguilera@bingham.com and we will reach out to them directly. This is a great way for local businesses, neighbors and friends to market their services to our community families while contributing to a worthy cause. No contribution is too small! Stewardship is a way of Life for St. Anastasia Church Always Keep an Up-to-Date Photo of your Child - Picture this: A good photo could save a child s life. One of the most important tools for law enforcement in the case of a missing child is an up-to-date (take a new one every six months), good-quality photograph. The photograph should be a recent head-andshoulders color photograph of the child in which the face is clearly seen. It should be of school-portrait quality, and the background should be plain or solid so it does not distract from the subject. When possible, the photograph should be in a digitized form and available on a compact disk (CD), as opposed to just a hard copy. This minimizes the time necessary to scan, resize, and make color corrections before disseminating it to law enforcement. The photograph should have space for accurate, narrative description useful to identify the child, such as name, nickname, height, weight, sex, age, eye color, identifying marks, glasses, and braces. For more information, please visit: For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) Ministry of Mothers Sharing - Thursday, December 1st, from 10:30 am to 12 Noon, in the Rectory Community Room. Contact Jayne Cram with Men's morning hour...' a locker room of faith' First Wednesday of the month, December 7th, from 6:30-7:30 am. Attending 6:30 am Mass (which lasts about 25 minutes), followed by a reflection in the Rectory Conference Room. Questions? More info? Contact Suzette Sornborger at x 51. REMINDERS... TODAY, Sunday, November 27th, monthly Wedding Anniversary Blessing after the 12 Noon Mass. All couples married during the month of November are welcome! Friday, Dec. 2nd, First Friday Mass at 11 am (School Mass). Sat., Dec. 3rd, First Saturday Eucharistic Adoration, from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Thurs., Dec. 8th, Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be as follows: Wed., 12/7: 530 pm. Thurs., 12/8: 6:30, 8 & 11 am, and 7 pm. Living Faith for Kids Yet, O Lord, you are our father; we are the clay and you the potter: we are all the work of your hands. Isaiah 64:7 Formed from the earth itself; Adam and Eve, as the Bible tells us, were the work of God s hands, as we all are. Given life in the image and likeness of God, we share the life of God through the Sacrament of Baptism. But that is only the beginning: God shapes us throughout our life of faith as we open our hearts to his saving action. Advent begins today, and Christmas is a full four weeks away. How will God shape you this Advent? Give yourself freely to the work of the Potter, and may your Christmas be filled with joy.

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 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 Carl Altergott 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 Jim Healy Pastor Advisory Council Site Committee Jim Healy Men s Club Chris Turkmany Knights of Columbus Ken Lance 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 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 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 Men s Morning Hour Suzette Sornborger MOMS Ministry Jayne Cram Natural Family Planning Phyllis Jones Bible Study Susan Senia Social Ministry Laurette Bibeau Family Visitation Ministry Sr. Teresita