St Anastasia Catholic Church Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion April 17th, 2011 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
St. Anastasia Catholic Church, Los Angeles, California Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion April 17th, 2011 Six days before the solemn Passover the Lord came to Jerusalem, and children waiving palm branches ran out to welcome Him. They loudly praised the Lord: Blessed are you who have come to us so rich in love and mercy. Reflection on Today s Readings: FOCUS: We are to model our lives on that of Jesus - Jesus is our mentor, and the model of how to be a servant of God and others. He taught us that we are to love God with our whole being, and to do His will. We are also to lay down our lives in service to others. As we enter Holy Week, let us resolve to do these things as we take up our cross and follow Jesus. LITURGY OF THE WORD: Isaiah tells of a Suffering Servant, who trusts in the Lord to deliver Him. The Letter to the Philippians speaks about Jesus as the servant who emptied Himself of His lofty position in Heaven, accepting death on the cross for our salvation. The Gospel recounts the Passion of our Lord, Christ s ultimate act of love and sacrifice. FACT OF LIFE "I Will Open Your Graves and Have You Rise From Them" [In the midst of human tragedies, there is] our God who stands in deep, human solidarity with us, and through the glory of the Incarnation, embracing fully our human condition. The story of the raising of Lazarus also speaks to us about another kind of death. We can be dead, even before we die, while we are still in this life. This is not only the death of the soul caused by sin but also rather a death that manifests itself through the absence of energy, hope, a desire to fight and to continue to life. We often refer to this reality as death of the heart or spiritual death. There are many people who are enchained in this kind of death every day because of the sad and tragic circumstances of their lives. Who can possibly reverse this situation and revive us, stir us back to life, free us from the tombs that enchain us? (Father Thomas Rosica, Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation). Prayer for Life: Dear Lord, 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. Amen. MASS INTENTIONS Sun., 04/17 7:30 AM. TOM FIELDER + 9:00 AM. DR. DAVID PETE FRELINGER + 10:30 AM. GEORGE WILKERSON + 12:00 NN. ELIZABETH DRAKE p 7:30 PM. ALVIN HOPKINS + Mon., 04/18 6:30 AM. BABY AURORA McALLISTER + 8:00 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS Tue., 04/19 6:30 AM. MARIE JANE ALBEE + 8:00 AM. CHERIE & CY DUBAY ++ Wed., 04/20 6:30 AM. ROBERT DALTON + 8:00 AM. VINCENT IMAMOTO p 5:30 PM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS EASTER TRIDUUM Thurs., 04/21 HOLY THURSDAY NO MORNING MASSES 7:30 PM. MASS OF THE LORD S SUPPER Fri., 04/22 GOOD FRIDAY NO MORNING MASSES 12 NN TO 3 PM STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND THE CELEBRATION OF THE LORD S PASSION 7 PM - STATIONS OF THE CROSS, ABRIDGED PASSION AND HOLY COMMUNION Sat., 04/23 HOLY SATURDAY NO MORNING OR 5:30 PM MASSES 8:00 PM. EASTER VIGIL 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. Jeff Bristol Lucille Burk Delgado Msgr. Gonzales Dick Harris Emmeline Mallo Randy Huartson Martha Keglevich Gerald Stutts Jody Bruno Ursula Bloor Lovett Shirley Spehar Bertha Marcinkus Jeanne Ahern Baby Jack Muñoz Bonnie Hocksteen Jack Hayes Sheila Moore Terry Ehret 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, 310.670.5971, Eucharistic Minister to the Sick. To have the name(s) included in our prayers, call the Parish Office at 310-670-2243. ^ Ì 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, x42. Hosanna! Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest! (Mat 21:9). With these words the Church enters the holiest of weeks, commemorating the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ. When the people of Jerusalem cried out with their hosannas, they were using an ancient Hebrew shout of acclamation that meant Pray, save us. The king to whom they were shouting eventually would save them, but in a way that would be far from what they expected. Salvation would come from the wood of the cross as Jesus hung there to bring freedom from sin and life through death, opening the gates of heaven for all who put their faith and trust in Him.
Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion Ministries in Action April 17th, 2011 Palm Sunday - Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! shout the crowds in today s Gospel. May we be always ready to share our blessings when we are sent in His name! See Luke 19:38 Working Together Brochures - The new 2011 Working Together to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse brochures are here, complete with a letter from Archbishop Jose M. Gomes. These brochures list all of the Safe Environment offices with complete contact information as well as reporting information for Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. The Brochures (English and Spanish) are available for download at: http://www.archdiocese.la/protecting/. English brochures have been placed in the Vestibule. For particular help, call Assistance Ministry at 213.637.7650. LENT 2011 HOLY THURSDAY SERVICE: WASHING OF THE FEET: PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD! Holy Thursday s Liturgy (April 21st @ 7:30 pm) needs volunteers for the foot washing. Please consider being a part of this beautiful and humbling celebration. Sign up board in the Vestibule. EASTER FLOWER ENVELOPES ARE IN THE VESTIBULE AND BY THE DOORS - Please use them to make a donation in memory of a loved one or for a particular intention. Drop them in the collection basket or at the Rectory. Walk the Stations of the Cross! On Good Friday, April 22nd, @ 1 pm, we will be having the traditional Stations of the Cross in the Church and a familyfriendly Stations of the Cross using our Stations planted throughout the campus. The stations were created by our school children. All are welcome. Time: 1 pm. Meet at Station Welcome located by the driveway entrance on Manchester. FASTING AND ABSTINENCE is to be observed on Good Friday by all Catholics between the ages of 18-59 years (inclusive). On days of fasting, one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. Note: If a person is unable to observe the above regulations due to ill health or other serious reasons, they are urged to practice other forms of self-denial that are suitable to their condition. Good Friday Collection: Presence Ë Care Ë Service On Good Friday, our parish will take up the annual Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land. Your financial contribution helps to support the struggling Christian community and to protect Christianity s holiest places. Please be generous. _ Lenten Communal Penance Service in our local neighbor parishes: Visitation: Tue., April 19, @ 7:30 pm. Dear Parishioners, Today s events of Palm Sunday bring the realities of Holy Week and Easter to our doorsteps. As we hold our palms and sing our Hosannas let us remember where this Holy Week will lead us. I also invite you to look closely at the Holy Week schedule of services. These days present the most significant events in the life of the historical Jesus: His Passion, His Death, and His Resurrection. I encourage you all to carve some time out of your busy schedules to participate in the Holy Week services and the many opportunities it offers us for our own spiritual growth. Holy Thursday: the Institution of the Eucharist and the Washing of the Feet, by Jesus to His Apostles Good Friday: life through dying; Salvation and Redemption. And then the Glory of Easter: Resurrection, Life and Hope. Devotedly, Fr. Gabe Holy Week Schedule Palm Sunday: April 17: Saturday: 5:30 pm- Vigil Mass Sunday: 7:30 am - Solemn Procession; 9:00 am Children s Liturgy; 10:30 am, 12 NN & 7:30 pm - Solemn Procession. Mass begins with blessing of the palms, followed by Solemn Procession of the Assembly into the Church. Monday, April 18: Masses: 6:30 & 8 am. Tuesday, April 19: Masses: 6:30 & 8 am. Wednesday, April 20: Masses: 6:30 & 8 am, and 5:30 pm. (No Simple Soup this week) EASTER TRIDUUM During the Easter Triduum, there are no MORNING MASSES, on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday (no 5:30 pm Mass also). Holy Thursday, April 21: No morning Masses. Evening Mass of the Lord s Supper at 7:30 pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament following Liturgy until 10 pm. Good Friday, April 22: No morning Masses. Good Friday Services: 12 NN - 1 pm - Music & Quiet Prayer. 1 pm - Stations of the Cross 1:45 to 3 pm - Celebration of the Lord s Passion Note change of time 7:00 pm - Stations of the Cross, Abridged Passion and Holy Communion. Holy Saturday, April 23: No morning nor 5:30 pm Masses. Easter Vigil Service (Mass) @ 8 pm. (No confessions on this day) Easter Sunday, April 24: Masses: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 Noon, and 7:30 pm.
Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion Caring for Creation, Caring for the Poor April 17th, 2011 From the Music Director Palm Sunday and Holy Week liturgies are truly a gift to us each year. At St. Anastasia we have had wonderful Triduum Liturgies that were well attended, but we would like to encourage everyone to attend as many of the Liturgies as possible. Our choirs will be ready to help lead our prayer during this most holy time of the year. Greg Koppenhaver NEW PRAYER RESOURCE: FROM AN ECUMENICAL PARTNER - Table Grace in a World Struggling with Climate Change: World Vision, a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization, has published a resource of meal-time prayers as a way to help Christians be mindful God s gift of Creation: Thanking God with Integrity- Volume II: Table Grace in a World Struggling with Climate Change. The prayer booklet points out that with climate change, we have taken the earth for granted. We assume it will always be there, and that it will always produce food to sustain us. This leads to a lack of responsibility for how we steward the natural world, a disposition which has led to climate change and environmental degradation. But, the resource concludes, what better way to begin to accept responsibility than by recovering a spirit of gratitude. It is my hope that as we express gratitude for the love of God conveyed in creation, we will joyfully re-embrace our responsibility to care for that same creation. Also visit www.catholicclimatecovenant.org. 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 310-670-2243 x51, or 4suz@sbcglobal.net. Thank you! Traveling Holy Family - Family 1 Bob & Gloria Spicuzza 670-8920 04/17/11 John & Valerie Guziak 645-6239 04/24/11 Traveling Holy Family - Family 2 Steve & Betsy Sichi 670-8897 04/17/11 Gerry & Sheila Higbie 410-4923 04/24/11 St. A s Bible Study - Every Tuesday at either 9-10:30am (Rectory Office) or 7:30-9 pm (Parish Hall-Basement). For more info, please call Susan Senia at 310.822.6511 or email smsenia@gmail.com. You may also call the Rectory Office for information @ 310-670-2243. Congratulations to the St. A s Confirmation Class of 2011 A total of 59 students received the Sacrament of Confirmation this Saturday, April 16th. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue growing in their faith, and discovering new horizons. May God Bless You All! Taylor Abraham John-Paul Kaczor Jocelyn Abuyen Christopher Kennedy AJ Aguilera Chase Klein Alexandra Alcala Kyle Kutler Tiffany Azad Zachary Llorens Matthew Azcunaga Catherine Lozano William Benton Monica Marcelletti Austyn Bicarme Jamie Marvil Talia Cardona Madison McAndrews Emily Carrick John McCanna Robert Casillas Michaela McDermott Natalie Cedeno Shannon Moreno Amy Chase Kyle Moreno Nicholas Chavez Gavin Pak Christopher Caparro Linnea Palmer Alec Cordero Jared Palmquist Lucas Cram Christopher Reimann Nicole Duus Matthew Ronay Jeffrey Elliott Marcus Rosen Lisa Engler Kevin Santos Taylor Freedman Matthew Schultz Gino Games Victoria Shepherd Josh Gilberts Conor Smith Emily Gill Isaac Sornborger Myles Gueco Brianna Tepper Evan Gunnell Bryce Vernon Sergio Gutierrez Riley Vernon Kaylee Hage Talia Villa Kathleen Harris Hunter Karr Keelin Spencer-Guerrero 2011 Way of the Cross on Good Friday, April 22 nd beginning at 4:30 pm in Downtown Los Angeles in the courtyard of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Procession will begin after the 3 pm Good Friday service at the Cathedral, proceed through downtown, and conclude at the Cathedral. All are invited to participate in this public gesture in remembrance of Christ s sacrifice for us. For more info please contact Nancy Albin at nralbin@hotmail.com.
Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion FAITH FORMATION and more April 17th, 2011 Next Week Celebrating Our Faith Sat., April 23rd & Sun., April 24th Easter Sunday! 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: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 (42ABC) Col 3:4 Jn 20:1-9 Masses: 8:00 pm. 7:30 am. 9:00 am. 10:30 am. 12:00 Noon 7:30 pm. Celebrants: Msgr. Gonzales Fr. Tom Msgr. Cox Msgr. Gonzales Msgr. Vadakin Msgr. Vadakin SATURDAY, APRIL 23rd NO CONFESSIONS - HOLY SATURDAY Living Faith for Kids Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to His disciples said, Take and eat; this is my body. Matthew 26:26 Before He was arrested and killed, Jesus shared a special meal with His Apostles. He created a new covenant, a new ritual, with His own Body and Blood our Sacrament of the Eucharist. That sacrifice, made once for all, was completed on the cross on Good Friday. This week, join churches all over the world and throughout history and celebrate the Eucharist at Mass, especially during the Triduum. Ì Wanted After school Care for 15 year old autistic boy, one or two afternoons ( approximately 3:30-6:30) a week. Days are flexible. Call or email for more information at: 310-216-5763 kelly.zimmerman@tbwachiat.com or zimmyboy@pacbell.net Z Please pray for those who have died especially Ruth Schei (aunt of Theresa San Nicolas), and Jane Wahlquist (mother of Paul Wahlquist and grandmother of Lauren and Matthew), that they may rest in peace. WANTED: FUNDRAISERS Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Inc., Our Lady of Angels Region is seeking individuals committed to living their Catholic Faith through serving to those in need in the Los Angeles area. We are in need of Board members and volunteers who can contribute to our fundraising efforts. To discover how you can begin enhancing your faith during this Lenten season through acts of charity by helping those experiencing economic hardship. Contact Hector Briones at HBriones@CCharities.org. or (310) 392-8701. For more information about Catholic Charities, visit http://www.catholiccharitiesla.org/. Stewardship is a way of Life for St. Anastasia Church REMINDERS... Ì Today, Sunday., April 17th, the St. Joseph Center Collection takes place. This collection benefits the poorest and needy of the Westside area. Your contributions of cash/non-perishable food are greatly appreciated. Ì Sunday., April 24th, the monthly Wedding Anniversary Blessing takes place after (or during) the 12 Noon Mass. All couples married during the month of April are welcome. Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - Purple Stride Los Angeles 2011 - Fight Pancreatic Cancer! May 14, 2011 At 7:30 am. Plaza El Segundo. Fundraising and Awareness Walk, plus music, silent auction, children s activities and more! Questions? Please contact Danielle Dietz at ddietz@pancanvolunteer.org. For more information visit: www.purplestride.org. Westchester Mental Health Guild - Annual Spring Meeting - invites the Community, free of charge to come and hear a guest speaker. Our guest speaker this year is Assistant Chief Ethel McGuire who oversees the security at LAX. The meeting will be on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 9:30 am at the Covenant Presbyterian Church. We will have light refreshments and a Spring Boutique at the Fellowship Hall at the conclusion of the meeting. RSVP by April 29, The Guilded Cage, 8917-B S. Sepulveda Blvd. at (310) 641-7850.
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 Linda & Kevin McNally @ 641-1979. MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must contact the Rectory no later that 6 months before their proposed wedding date. (Request the Pastor) R.C.I.A.: (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). Please call the Rectory. Funerals: Contact the Pastor by calling the Rectory. 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 Altar Care Dorothy Moorman... 670-5344 Altar Servers Ed Charette...... 823-3118 Offertory Gifts Parish Volunteers... 670-2243 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 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 Patricia Davis 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 First Reconciliation & First Eucharist Jonette Mauch...... 670-2243 Confirmation Shawna Wiseman... 670-2243 Infant Baptism Kevin and Linda McNally... 641-1979 PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Parish Finance Council Dave DeVito...... 822-2842 Pastor Advisory Council Libby DuBay...... 305-1126 Site Committee Jim Healy...... 410-1206 Men s Club Chris Turkmany...... 642-6646 Knights of Columbus Jim Taylor...... 645-7671 Arts and Education Jayne Cram...... 645-1140 Stewardship Bob Gunnell 578-5186 St. Anastasia Catholic School 8631 S. Stanmoor Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045 310-645-8816 Office Website: www.school.st-anastasia.org Email: secretary@st-anastasia.org PARISH LIFE MINISTRIES Bereavement Laure Healy.410-1206 Young Adult Ministry Nancy Albin...... 927-8891 Ministry to the New Parishioner Rectory Office...... 670-2243 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 Career Ministry Sarah Lehne...863-1744 Ken Lance. 946-6722 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 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 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