May 27th, 2012 Solemnity of Pentecost 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
Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... Pentecost Sunday There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit. 1Corinthians 12:4 Reflection on Today s Readings: FOCUS: The Holy Spirit offers us the grace and gifts that can set our faith on fire The Holy Spirit is a lively, dynamic presence in the world. This presence unites the Church as the Body of Christ and helps to inflame out faith so we, in turn, can help build up God s Kingdom on earth. Empowered by the spirit, members of the Church can boldly proclaim God s love and mercy that come through Jesus Christ. LITURGY OF THE WORD: The first reading proclaims how the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles and united people as they heard the good news. In the second reading, Paul tells how the Spirit unites the Church in proclaiming Christ. In the Gospel, the Risen Lord Jesus breathes on the Apostles so they receive the Holy Spirit, who brings peace through forgiveness of sins. Dear Parishioners, Happy Pentecost Sunday! Happy Birthday Church! On this great solemnity we pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to guide and bless our community of faith. The gifts of the Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and holy reverence for the Lord. May the Spirit bring us these holy gifts. Thank you to all who made Mass on the Grass so fun. We all enjoyed ourselves praying together, and, being our community of course there was food! The hot dogs and chili cook-off were outstanding. Congratulations to our chili cook-off winners. You know who you are! But you are ALL winners to me. Devotedly, Father Gabe MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK 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. We ll keep/ remove their name(s) as requested, after the first few weeks. Barbara DeVico Juan J. Morales Juan J. Morales, Jr. Johann Hudson Lisa Dennehy Pat Przelenski 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 Fleurette Gauthier Larry Lovett Ursula Lovett Jorden Aponte Tom Tyrrell Shareen Hakim Antonia Gonzales Maxine & Stuart Liebman Matthew Salvo Sherry Stevens Bernice Cubie Elizabeth Drake George Galip Ethel Curry Kim Calimlim Mary Witteman Jose Gutierrez Ed Kwinn Benita Bicarme Donna House Jeff Bristol Lucille Burk Delgado Emmeline Mallo Randy Huartson Martha Keglevich Jody Bruno Bertha Marcinkus Jeanne Ahern Derek Comes Luanne Sinski Peggy Keelaghan Helen Grisby John Jack Ehret Steven Appleldorn Pauline Runyan Louis Garcia Thomas Gavelda Sgt. Shawn Dorton Sonia Alde SUN., 5/27 MON., 5/28 TUE., 5/29 WED., 5/30 THURS., 5/31 FRI., 6/01 SAT., 6/02 Next Week - Celebrating Our Faith Sat., June 2nd & Sun., June 3rd, 2012 7:30 AM. THE PEOPLE OF ST ANASTASIA 9:00 AM. OUR AMERICAN MILITARY 10:30 AM. JOE RATKOVIC 12:00 PM JORDEN APONTE 7:30 PM. CHARLES BLOMER 9:00 AM. OUR AMERICAN SOLDIERS 6:30 AM. JOHN GROWCOCK 8:00 AM. YOLANDA HERNANDEZ 6:30 AM. CARLOS BARELA 8:00 AM. LUIS BALAQUE 6:30 AM. VENESSA JOHNSON 8:00 AM. MARY JAHN 6:30 AM. STELLA GUTIERREZ 8:00 AM. ROBERT GALLIC 8:00 AM. RICK MCKENNY 5:30 PM. MARI RUIZ Birthday Anniversary Memorial Support The Family Visitation Ministry offers spiritual support to those in need. Please call Sr. Teresita at 310-216-2001, or call the Rectory Office at 310-670-2243. Masses: 8:00 am. 5:30 pm. 7:30 am. 9:00 am. 10:30 am. 12:00 Noon 7:30 pm. Celebrants: Msgr. Gonzales Msgr. Vadakin Msgr. Vadakin Fr. Tom Msgr. Gonzales Msgr. Cox 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: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40 Rom 8: 14-17 Mt 28:16-20 CONFESSIONS: 3:30-5 pm - 7:30-8 pm ** Msgr. Vadakin**
MEMORIAL DAY On this day we remember and honor those valiant military men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Lord, we pray You hold them in Your sheltering grace Amen. Ministry sends us beyond the parish GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE DONATE BLOOD Saint Anastasia Catholic Church in conjunction with Saint John s Health Center is sponsoring a blood drive Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 8:30am to 1:30pm in the parish basement For an appointment, call St. John s Blood Donor Center 310-829-8025 or email: giveblood@stjohns.org To Receive Holy Communion (For those who are sick, hospitalized, or home bound) Please call Gloria Bowen, 310.670.5971, Eucharistic Minister to the Sick. To have the name(s) included in our prayers, please call the Rectory Office at 310-670-2243. SUMMER AT LMU The Center for Religion and Spirituality at Loyola Marymount University will be offering opportunities for Theological discussion and reflection this summer. 6/23/12 A Covenant for All Generations: Building an Intergenerational Church Jen Owens, MA 9-12 PM 8/11/12 On Becoming the Word of God: A Morning of Theological Reflection Dr. Michael Horan and Dr. Jeffrey Siker 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM For more information call 310-338-7758 Fourth of July Parade July 4th is just around the corner and we would like to submit a St. Anastasia float this year for the parade, but we need your help. We are looking for a flatbed truck or flatbed trailer. If you have, or know anyone who has either that we could borrow, it would be much appreciated. Once we get our flatbed truck or trailer, we will ask for volunteers to help decorate the float. Thank You! Please contact Janel Ray (310) 645-9337 or tanfasticbronze@aol.com RECIPE FOR SUCCESS ONE FANTASTIC MASS ON THE GRASS: Start with one whole Mass al Fresco, led by Fr. Gabe. Add one heaping Chili Cook-off and BBQ: Thanks to all of our talented entrants, 1st place - Ken Lance 2nd place - Justin St. Denis 3rd place - Steven Stover Cecola Family Mia Tepper Mulligan Family A special thanks to Tony P's Dockside Grill for donating the first prize, as well as to our Knights of Columbus, who generously offered the use of their grill. Combine all this with the secret ingredient: YOU! See You Next Year! May Marriage Blessings Today after Noon Mass HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF BECOMING A PRIEST? Visit: www.lavocations.org Pope Benedict XVI asserts that making the changes necessary to turn around climate change before it is too late is not simply a scientific or political question but a moral and spiritual one. We are not the masters but the stewards of God s creation and have a responsibility before God and to future generations to do what we can to reduce and eventually reverse the impact on the environment caused by the burning of fossil fuels that power our cars, trucks, airplanes and much of our economy. For information about stewardship go to CatholicClimateCovenant.org
DID YOU KNOW? Ministry in Community Tips for Summer Camp Safety Summer is almost here. School is almost out, and a whole host of new opportunities for recreation and relaxation await. Maybe you are sending your children to a music or sports camp? Or maybe they have been invited by their friends to go camping in the mountains or at the beach? Whatever the situation, it is important to remember that parents still have the responsibility of controlling access that new people will have to their children. If your children are attending a summer camp, insist that counselors or anyone else who might have access to your children have undergone an application process that includes a criminal background check and reference checks. For additional resources from VIRTUS Online go to http://archla.org/safeguard Summer Safety Tips Can Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650. FACT OF LIFE: Natural and Essential Relationship The family is the original nucleus of society, the primordial foundation of social ties and the locus where the relations of tomorrow-- nuptial, parental, filial, fraternal--are cultivated. Each family, founded on the indissoluble union between a man and a woman, accomplishes its mission of being a living cell of society, a nursery of virtues, a school of constructive and peaceful coexistence, an instrument of harmony and a privileged environment in which human life is welcomed and protected, joyfully and responsibly, from its beginning until its natural end. In this regard, the singular and irreplaceable value of the family founded upon matrimony and the inviolability of human life from conception until natural death must be affirmed.... It is important that the natural and thus essential relationship between parents and their children be affirmed and supported, not undermined. Holy See statement to the U.N. Commission on Population and Development, April 24, 2012. Prayer for Life: Heavenly Father, I pray that my life would reflect my redemption so others may see it and trust in You. In obedience to You, and by your grace, I choose to forgive others as you have forgiven me. In the name of Christ my Redeemer I pray, Amen. SUMMER SCHOOL St. Anastasia Catholic School is offering summer school classes for students entering grades 1 to 4 in August 2012. The main emphasis will be on language arts and math. Classes start at 8:30 AM and conclude at 11:30 AM, Monday through Friday, from June 25 and end on July 20. The cost is $275 per child. Please call 310-645-8816 for more information. NEED MORE MUSIC IN YOUR LIFE? St. A's graduate and current St. Monica's Junior is looking to add more guitar students. He is currently teaching four 2nd-7th graders beginning guitar. Lucas has great knowledge of notes, music theory and works well with children. He has been studying music for nearly 11 years. Please contact Jayne Cram for more info: 310-645-1140 May Marriage Blessings will take place after Noon Mass Sunday, May 27th, 2012 JOIN US FOR LUNCH AT THE TOP OF MT. SAN JACINTO The St. Anastasia Social Club invites you to join us on the bus to Palm Springs on Wednesday, June 20 th, where we will take a trip on the aerial tramway to the top of the mountain, enjoy lunch at the 8500 ft high Peaks Restaurant and the elegant view. On the way home, we will make a short stop at the Morongo Casino. We will be leaving at 8:30 AM, and returning at 7:30 PM. $55 per person (includes bus, tram, lunch, gratuities). To make reservations, call Laurette at 310-670-2488. The deadline is June 17 th. Bundles for Babies Sunday June 3 10 AM - 1 PM Back again! Diapers, car seats, strollers, maternity clothes, & more are needed for new mothers of several local pregnancy centers. Help these centers bring hope and material assistance to women pregnant in difficult circumstances. Bring your clean gently used items to the parking lot. Monetary donations and diapers are also greatly appreciated. Contact Teressa Syta with questions at 310-670-0285. RETURN YOUR BABY BOTTLES NEXT SUNDAY You can help women pregnant in difficult circumstances and their unborn babies. Each year, St. Anastasia Parish and School assists the life-saving work of Los Angeles Pregnancy Services (LAPS). LAPS, a pro-life counseling center, provides moms with spiritual, emotional, and material support before and after their babies are born. LAPS also provides information on adoption for women who want to carry their child, but aren't ready to parent. It's easy to help. Bring back the baby bottle filled with coins or bills to St. Anastasia by Sunday, June 3 or make a donation and leave it in the bottles in the church. Thank you for showing you care.
Ministry Equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith Live by the Spirit and you will certainly not gratify the desire of the flesh. For the flesh has desires against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh. Galatians 5: 16-17 If you ever wanted to tell a little lie, take something that didn t belong to you or eat more than your share of pizza, you know how it feels to want something that s not right. The Holy Spirit keeps us close to Jesus by strengthening and guiding us, especially in times of trial and temptation. When we are willing to sacrifice a little so others can live better, we know the Spirit is living in us. Thanks, Holy Spirit, for showing me the way. Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 104: 1, 24, 29-31, 34 Galatians 5:16-25 John 15:26-27; 16:12-15 Summer Bible Camp! JULY 23 THROUGH JULY 27TH TAKE YOUR KIDS TO SONRISE NATIONAL PARK (VBS) WHERE ALL ROADS LEAD TO JESUS! The SonRise National Park theme for this year s Vacation Bible School is the place to be! Your kids will love the high-energy games, cool wilderness crafts, and the best VBS music and skits ever! As your kids explore, they'll learn to depend on Jesus as their all-powerful Guide and Savior. We believe VBS is all about kids reaching for Jesus. Trekking to the Truth begins Monday, July 23 through Friday, July 27th, 9:00am to Noon for children ages 4 to 9. Cost: $50.00 per child. Registration Sunday June 3rd, 10am to Noon, in the school. God s Big Backyard HOLY FAMILY SCHEDULE Traveling Holy Family - Family 1 Julia Phillips/John McKiernan 310-645-8541 05/27/12 Mary and Larry Michlovich 310-645-5487 06/03/12 Traveling Holy Family - Family 2 Wayne and Carolyn Godlewski 310-645-9260 05/27/12 Sue Liefield and Dave Johnson 310-760-6362 06/03/12 Together in Mission 2012 Campaign: Report as of: May 27, 2012 Goal: $73,613.40 PLEDGED: $ 53,076.00 PAID: $ $49,447.00 Get ready for an outdoor adventure that starts in our own backyard and grows as we take the love of Jesus into our own neighborhood and community! In God s Big Backyard, we will participate in the large-group excitement of Backyard Sing A- longs, experience God s Word at Backyard Bible Center, visit the Traveling Holy Family in our prayer tent, explore and create community through fun-filled craft activities, enjoy snacks and games. Just step outside, take a look over our fence, and help us discover how much fun we can have serving in God s Big Backyard! Families and friends won t want to miss the experience of celebrating the Eucharist in God s Big Backyard. (Mass will be celebrated at 4:30PM for all our campers and guests.) Date: God s Big Backyard Saturday, July 14, 2012 (Day Campers 2-8 PM) Saturday, August 2 - (Over Night Campers 2PM 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 REMINDERS... June 3rd: VBS Registration 10am to Noon June 3rd: Bundles for Babies Collection June 3rd: Blood Drive 8:30am to 1:30pm June 4th: Baptism Class, 7:15 PM (RSVP 310-670-2243) Marymount SUMMER is offering enriching and inspiring opportunities for girls entering grades 6-9 from June 25-July 27. Mornings are filled with academic enrichment, the latest in technology tools, and opportunities in the visual and performing arts. Afternoons bring various choices in everything from cooking, photography, and graphic design to science, theatre, music, and fitness. Girls will develop the necessary skills to be successful in the coming academic year and experience the joy of discovering new talents. Girls will have fun and make new friends while enjoying an unparalleled level of instruction. Visit Marymount s website to learn more about the Marymount SUMMER, summer.mhs-la.org.
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: 6:30AM & 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 310-670-2243 or Fred & Esmeralda Balsz @ 679-9119. MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must contact the Rectory no later that 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 Pat Hendon...... 337-9191 Courtyard Hospitality Sr. Teresita. 216-2001 Altar Care Dolores Saenz...... 337-7213 Altar Servers Ed Charette...... 823-3118 Liturgy Committee Richard Arias...... 641-4194 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 Manager 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 School Secretary/Bookkeeper Louise Lance Office Assistant Linda Schmidt Consultative School Board Karl 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...... 670-2243 Confirmation Shawna Wiseman... 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 Ken Lance.. 670-2243 Arts and Education Jayne Cram...... 645-1140 Stewardship Suzette Sornborger....670-2243 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 Laure Healy.410-1206 Young Adult Ministry Nancy Albin... 927-8891 Prayer Group English Lori Mountain... 502-9105 Rosary Ministry Rose De Leonardis...645-7175 Ben Oakley.670-2771 Social Justice Elizabeth O Neill.213-595-1533 Respect Life Jim & Nancy Taylor... 645-7671 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 Holy Helpers Tiffany Warner 422-8619 Will Haas.818.419-5817 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 Suzette Sornborger.. 670-2243. jeanne@pieper.com Ministry for Married Couples Jon & Suzette Sornborger... 670-2243 Women s Faith Sharing Suzette Sornborger...670-2243 Men s Spirituality Joe Berberich... 745-7009 Shad Meshad... 568-1065 Men s Morning Hour Suzette Sornborger..670-2243 MOMS Ministry Jayne Cram.645-1140 Natural Family Planning Phyllis Jones...670-3505 Bible Study Susan Senia... 822-6511 Social Ministry Laurette Bibeau..670-2488 Family Visitation Ministry Sr. Teresita.216-2001