St. Anastasia Catholic Church 7390 W. Manchester Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: 310-670-2243 Fax: 310-670-5052 Website: www.st-anastasia.org E-mail: parish@st-anastasia.org Parish established in 1953 in honor of James Francis Cardinal McIntyre
Dear Parishioners, Today we celebrate Catechetical Sunday! We highlight the importance of the teaching ministry in our Parish as all our catechists renew their dedication to this essential work and receive a blessing. To celebrate this occasion you are all invited this morning to our annual Pancake Breakfast. Thanks to all our volunteers who make this day so beautiful for our Parish.** Of course the Gospel is most appropriate for today. We are all laborers in the Vineyard of the Lord. May the Lord continues to bless all our efforts to bring about his great Kingdom! By the way, thanks to all who are making extra efforts to arrive at Mass on time, and who stay until the final hymn! I noticed a nice improvement last week. Blessings to you all. Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ In today s Gospel, the vineyard owner says, I am free to do as I please with my money, am I not? We are likewise free. Is a generous return to the Lord in thanksgiving for His many blessings among the choices we have made? Matthew 20:15 Devotedly yours in the Lord, Father Gabe (** P.S. I hope you enjoy Pastors Plaza even though officially it won't be dedicated until October.) LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER ~ For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers Sal Saenz Angie Alvarado Annie Doherty Beatrice Vasek Bill Corrigan Donna Corrigan Doris Dempsey Elizabeth Hauser Frances Wilkerson Jazzmine Peluchette Joanna Musacchio Lori Caldwell Mary Ann Kwinn Mary Ratkovic Melvin Peluchette Norma Aaron Nuria Lavilla Brau Peggy Keelaghan Rebeca Acuna Renee Harrangue Ron & Louise Wasilewski Ruth Smith Sal Saenz Sr. Eileen Marie (Marleen) Corrigan Stephane Lempire Sue McLaughlin Victoria Mitsakos Virginia Lorraine Robinson Yolanda Garcia ***Please note that this list will be updated monthly. Family members should please contact the Parish Office to add names or to let us know about the condition of those for whom we pray. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK SUN. 9/21 7:30AM 9:00AM 10:30AM 12:00PM 7:30PM MON. 9/22 TUES. 9/23 WED. 9/24 THE PEOPLE OF ST. ANASTASIA S JULIAN CAPREJAS KRISTOF & JOSEFINE FRANZ REV. EDUARDO DURA SHIRLEY D. VESCERA BOB STORM SPECIAL INTENTIONS PABLO MERINO NURIA LAVILLA BRAU JOHN CONDON HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY THURS. 9/25 FRI. 9/26 SAT. 9/27 5:30PM JACK BERBERIAN TERRY INABNITT SPECIAL INTENTIONS MARIA MAGDALYN ISSA JESSY RODRIGUEZ MAGGIE ROSEN ISSA Birthday Anniversary Memorial Support
Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... This Week ~ September 20th and 21st Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflections on Today s Readings FOCUS: Let us seek the Lord so we may receive the many good gifts He wishes to lavish upon us. The first reading offers a beautiful admonition: Seek the Lord while He may be found, call on Him while He is still near. Some reasons why it is important to do this is because God is good and loving, gracious and merciful, and offers us peace and salvation. Let us seek the Lord so that we may receive God s good gifts. LITURGY OF THE WORD: The first reading exhorts us to seek the Lord while He may be found. The reading from Philippians reminds us to conduct ourselves in a way that is worthy of the Gospel of Christ. In the Gospel, Jesus tells a parable about a landowner hiring laborers to work in his vineyard. Its lesson sit hat the first shall be last and the last shall be first. Celebrating Our Faith Next Week ~ Sat., Sept. 27th & Sun., Sept. 28th Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Masses: Sat: 5:30 p.m. Sun: 7:30 a.m. Sun: 9:00 a.m. Sun: 10:30 a.m. Sun: 12:00 NN. Sun: 7:30 p.m. Celebrants: Msgr. Gonzales Fr. Tom Msgr. Cox Msgr. Cox Msgr. Vadakin Msgr. Gonzales Saturday Confessions 3:30 to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 8 p.m. Msgr. Gonzales The Family Visitation Ministry offers spiritual support to those in need. Please call Sr. Teresita at 310-216-2001, or the Rectory Office at 310-670-2243. To Receive Holy Communion (For those who are sick, hospitalized, or home bound) Please call Gloria Bowen, Eucharistic Minister to the sick at 310-670-5971. WE ENCOURAGE ALL TO READ AND REFLECT ON THE BIBLICAL PASSAGES THAT WILL BE PROCLAIMED AT ALL MASSES NEXT WEEK. First Reading When the wicked turn away from their wickedness they have committed and do what is right, they shall surely live (Ezekiel 18:25-28). Psalm Remember your mercies, O Lord (Psalm 25). Second Reading Consider others as better than yourselves; look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others (Philippians 2:1-11 [1-5]). Gospel Tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you (Matthew 21:28-32). Living Faith For Kids For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. Is 55:8 Why did God let this happen? Join the St. Anastasia family - register as a member of the parish today! Already registered but have an address, phone or email change? Email parish@st-anastasia.org!
Ministry Equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith CATHOLIC CHARITIES of Los Angeles Inc., OLA Region, will be hosting a fundraising dinner on Saturday, November 8 at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades for the benefit of those facing economic hardship in the western and metro regions of Los Angeles. Our Humanitarian honoree, Eddie Merrins - the "Little Pro" of Bel Air Country Club will be present, along with our Sr. Peg Dolan Spirit of Giving Award winner Monsignor Royale Vadakin, Pastor Emeritus of St. A s. In the meantime, we are seeking sponsors, advertisers and donations of goods and services for our auction to ensure the success of this event. Visit http://spiritofgivingcelebration.com for more information, or contact Hector Briones at (310) 392-8701 X 103. You are invited to join renowned Catholic speakers live starting this week as they host dynamic and inspirational events that will supercharge your faith! Discover the presence and power of the Holy Spirit and strengthen the foundations of your Christian life. This is a spiritual game changer! Thy Kingdom Come Seminar is a nine-week long series held from September 24 to November 19 in the Parish Hall on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 pm. The series is free, so please reserve your seat now.! Email holyspirit310@gmail.com or call 310 502-9105 to RSVP or for more information. Sponsored by the St. Anastasia Prayer Group, funded by the Monsignor Vadakin Arts and Education Fund. Sunday School (SRE) classes begin on Sunday, September 28th! Email JonetteMauch@gmail.com or call the Rectory for more information. Families can find the 2014-15 SRE calendar at: www.st-anastasia.org/sacraments/religious-education New Eucharistic Ministers Needed If you are interested in finding a satisfying ministry that allows you to serve the Lord and your fellow parishioners, consider becoming a Eucharistic Minister. There will be a training class for new Eucharistic Ministers on Thursday, October 2nd at 7:30P.M. Please contact Jan & Herb Masi at 310.641.2819 or hjmasi@ca.rr.com for more information. From a current Eucharistic Minister: To repeatedly look into someone's eyes while reciting "Body of Christ" deepens my faith and renews my spirit. We are one body in its truest form is carried out for me in the brief, yet intimate moment. KNOWING INTERNET LINGO CAN HELP PARENTS SAFEGUARD CHILDREN Online chat rooms, instant messaging systems, and even cell phones equipped to send text messages are environments rich in abbreviations, acronyms, and other shorthand that help increase the speed of communication. Parents need to become aware of some of the common lingo that is used in these environments. Some of these terms may be found to be vulgar, degrading, or otherwise offensive. However, parents and educators need to have a level of understanding of the dangers that face our children. Traveling Holy Family Schedule 9/14-10/4 St. A s Parish Family 10/5-10/18 Rodriquez Family Sign-up your family now to enjoy a visit from the TRAVEL- ING HOLY FAMILY statues! Have Jesus, Mary & Joseph join you for a week or more and share God s wonderful love with you. To sign up or for more information on this wonderful faith-enriching St. A s tradition, email StAnastasiaHolyFamily@gmail.com today! Fact of Life Planned Parenthood Abortion Clinic: We Cannot Cooperate With Evil Published 1/27/14 in the Clarion Herald by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond In 2011, Planned Parenthood performed over 330,00 abortions across the U.S., representing over 1/3 of our nation s abortions every year....the new facility about to open in New Orleans could perform upwards of 30 abortions per day. It has been the consistent teaching of the Catholic Church since the first century that abortion is a grave evil. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states in paragraph 2270 that: Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception. From the first moment of his existence, a human being must be recognized as having the rights of a personamong which is the inviolable right of every innocent being to life. We cannot be silent in view of the grave injustice presented by the abortions that will be performed at the proposed Planned Parenthood facility. The archdiocese is obliged to remind every person and organization involved in the acquisition, preparation and construction of this or any abortion facility that they are cooperating with the evil that will take place there. There is no justification, including economic hardship that will make direct or indirect relationship with Planned Parenthood, or any abortion provider, acceptable. Attention ALL 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Students If you would like to be an Altar Server, training classes are being offered to students of St. Anastasia School as well as students of other schools who attend Mass at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Sessions will begin on Wednesday, September 24th from 3:30pm - 4:30pm and continue each Wednesday through October 22nd. To sign up or for more information please email Herb Masi at hcmasi@yahoo.com or call (310) 993-4637.
How is Confirmation Like Chocolate Milk? Confirmation Corner Ministry in Community See how the early Christians received the strength they needed to build up the Church and defend the Faith. Our study of the Acts of the Apostles begins Tuesday, October 7. Attend either the morning session, 9-10:30 am (Rectory) or the evening session, 7:30-9 pm (Basement). Please register at the Parish Office right away to receive your study materials at the first meeting. Cost for materials is $40. Contact: Carolyn Godlewski at ScriptureStudyGal@gmail.com or call (310) 670-2243. St. Anastasia Bible Study Our Fall Youth Kick Off day for ALL teens including Year 1 and Year 2 Confirmation candidates - Sunday, September 21, at St. Jerome's Parish at 6:30 pm. Contact ConfirmationSaintA@gmail.com for more details. Important Reminders The St. Joseph s Collection will be taken after all Masses today - thank you for your generosity! All couples married in the month of September are invited to the monthly wedding anniversary blessing held after the Noon Mass on Sunday, September 28th. Don t forget that Bulletin announcements should be submitted 2 weeks prior to the requested publication date! Fall Film Study Our fall film study will take place on Thursday October 2nd, 9th and 16th in the Parish Basement at 7:30 PM. We will be viewing and discussing the 2013 Oscar-nominated film Philomena, starring Dame Judi Dench and Steve Coogan. Although some may have seen this film already, sharing it with others offers the opportunity for new insights into what was a difficult time. We will be showing a third of the film each evening, followed by discussion, so there is no need to preview the movie, although you are welcome to do so. For further information please contact Mark or Shelley Calde at 310-641-1157. Virtus "Protecting God's Children" Awareness Session Sunday, October 5, at St. Anastasia Virtus Initial Training 2PM-4PM Recertification Training 5PM-6PM Anyone who volunteers, in any capacity, on and off school campus with students MUST attend the Virtus initial training session. If you have already attended a session, you will not need to attend again. Virtus Recertification "Keeping the Promise Alive" will be offered to anyone who needs recertification, and to our junior high school and high school parents on Sunday, October 5th, from 5-6PM in the Parish Hall. Go to virtus@st-anastasia.org to register for either session. High schools require parents to show they have had Virtus or Virtus recertification within the last 4 years before they can volunteer. Please email Rose Fissinger at mattxandrose87@sbcglobal.net or Randie Chaine at randie@chaine.net if you have any questions. Blessing of the Animals Saturday, October 4th, at 10 am in the Church Courtyard Everyone is invited to bring their pets and animal friends, all species are welcome! Every pet will be recognized and blessed for the friendship and companionship it brings. Cats, dogs, birds, frogs and all creatures great and small, regardless of denomination, are welcomed! Pets will receive individual blessings. Please note that all animals should be brought in carriers or on leashes. COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS This section is provided on a space-available basis: placement, duration and wording are not guaranteed. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY: Enjoy our 1st Fish Fry Dinner of the season Friday, September 26th from 5:30-7:30pm. Clam Chowder, Alaskan Cod or a Shrimp Dinner, with either a baked potato or French Fries along with Cole Slaw and a roll are $10.00 for Adults & $9.00 for children. Kid s Mac & Cheese is also available! 8049 W. Manchester Blvd. (310) 821-2324. Save the date for the Westchester Playa Village FALL PREVENTION AND AWARENESS HEALTH FAIR on Saturday, Sept. 27th 2014, 9:30am - 12:00pm at the Westchester Senior Citizen Center, 8740 Lincoln Blvd. (on the corner of Lincoln & Manchester). RSVP to info@thewpv.org or 310.695.7030. See http://thewpv.clubexpress.com for more information on this and upcoming events!
St. Anastasia Catholic Church 7390 W. Manchester Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 310-670-2243 Office 310-670-5052 Fax Website: www.st-anastasia.org Email: parish@st-anastasia.org SCHEDULE OF SERVICES MASSES WEEKDAYS Mon-Fri: 6:30 AM & 8 AM First Friday: 6:30 AM, 8 AM, 11 AM (during the School year) 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, 11 AM (during the School year) & 7 PM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:30-5 PM & 7:30-8 PM DEVOTIONS: Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction - Monday, following the 8 AM Mass. 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 family BAPTISMS: Parents and Godparents are required to participate in a preparation program. Contact the Rectory Office 310-670-2243 or Fred & Esmeralda Balsz @ 679-9119. MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must contact the Rectory no later than 6 months before their proposed wedding date. Call the Rectory Office 310-670-2243. 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, 310-670-2243. LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Ministers of the Eucharist Gloria Bowen-to the Sick.... 670-5971 Jan & Herb Masi...... 641-2819 Ministers of the Word... Carl Pentis...... 649-4238 Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers) Evelio Leon...... 670-1298 Courtyard Hospitality Sr. Teresita. 216-2001 Altar Care Dolores Saenz...... 337-7213 Liturgy Committee Richard Arias...... 641-4194 Altar Server Committee Herb Masi 641-2819 Richard Arias...... 641-4194 Maura Reznik..... 645-6845 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 Gabriel Reyes Director of Adult Faith Formation and Stewardship Director of Music Ministry Greg Koppenhaver School Principal Michael Muir School Office Manager, Bookkeeper Louise Lance School Office Assistant Linda Schmidt Consultative School Board Olivier Chaine PTO - Parent Teacher Organization Denise Gustafson Shawna Wiseman ADESTE (After School Program) Elizabeth Soriano Maintenance Javier Antunes SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults; and SRE (Sunday School) Jonette Mauch...... 670-2243 Confirmation Gabriel Reyes...... 670-2243 Infant Baptism Fred & Esmeralda Balsz... 679-9119 PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Parish Finance Council Jim Healy...... 410-1206 Pastor Advisory Council..670-2243 Site Committee Stefan Politz...... 337-9534 Men s Club Chris Turkmany...... 642-6646 Knights of Columbus 821-2324 Arts and Education Jayne Cram...... 645-1140 Stewardship....670-2243 J.S.Paluch - Wendy Schatan, Bulletin Ads (Back cover) - 310-200-5597 St. Anastasia Catholic School 8631 S. Stanmoor Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045 310-645-8816 Office Website: school.st-anastasia.org Email: school@st-anastasia.org PARISH LIFE MINISTRIES Bereavement...670-2243 Young Adult Ministry Nancy Albin... 927-8891 Prayer Group Lori Mountain... 502-9105 Rosary Ministry Rose De Leonardis...645-7175 Ben Oakley.670-2771 Respect Life....670-2243 Safe Guard the Children Rose Healy-Fissinger... 670-2243 Karen Diaz... 670-2243 St. Joseph Center. Jayne Cram..... 645-1140 Homeless Weekend Program/ St. Robert s Center Bob & Lori Caldwell... 823-7417 St. Margaret s Center Mary Agnes Erlandson... 672-2208 Catholic Charities Cindy Begazo..306-9390 Adopt-A-Family Rose and Matt Fissinger... 645-8285 Bundles for Babies and Diaper Drive Teressa Syta... 670-0285 Nurses Ministry Nancy Reilly....424-228-4767 Pen Pal Project - Prison Ministry jeanne@pieper.com..670-2243 Ministry for Married Couples Jon & Suzette Sornborger... 670-2243 Men s Spirituality Joe Berberich... 745-7009 Shad Meshad... 568-1065 Men s Morning Hour....670-2243 MOMS Ministry Jayne Cram.645-1140 Bible Study Carolyn Godlewski... 670-2243 Social Ministry Laurette Bibeau..670-2488 Family Visitation Ministry Sr. Teresita.216-2001 Chronic Pain Support Ministry Patrick Doherty.650-0274 INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PRIEST OR IN RELIGIOUS LIFE? Call the Office for Vocations 213-637-7248 www.la-archdiocese.org/org/vocations