St. Anastasia Catholic Church 7390 W. Manchester Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: 310-670 670-2243 Fax: 310-670 670-5052 Website: www.st-anastasia.org E-mail: parish@st-anastasia.org anastasia.org
SUN. 10/18 29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 AM IGNACIO COUCE 9:00 AM JACK & LUCY THOMPSON 10:30 AM MAXIM ESTRADA 12:00 PM PEOPLE OF ST. ANASTASIA 7:30 PM SHIRLEY D. VESCERA MON. 10/19 6:30 AM JOHN MASCITELLI 8:00 AM JACK & LUCY THOMPSON TUE. 10/20 6:30 AM JACK & LYCU THOMPSON 8:00 AM JACK & LYCU THOMPSON WED. 10/21 6:30 AM HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY 8:00 AM LAURA MARQUEZ Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - All discipleship involves mission. The bishops pastoral letter on stewardship reminds us, Every member of the Church is called to evangelize, and the practice of authentic Christian stewardship inevitably leads to evangelization. Dear Parishioners, As we continue with our reflections on the importance of respect for life, the Church today throughout the entire world celebrates WORLD MISSION SUNDAY! Thank you for saying Yes to Christ!! Thank you for taking your mission as a follower of Jesus seriously. Thank you for permitting the power of God s love to fill your heart and for radiating it outwardly to an often dark world. Thank you for being the face of Jesus. WORLD MISSION SUNDAY! Devotedly yours, Fr. Gabe LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER ~ For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers Ana Castellanos Ann Lamkey Beatrice Vasek Brandi Hines Carl Brasil Carolyn Lispcomb Cleofas Prieto Charles Guerra Charles Keglevich Deanna Marie Messier Deishe Chopra Diana Guerra Dolores Rock Donald Sunny Sunderlin Elizabeth Hauser Fr. Lancy Pereira Ging Savares James Dugan Janet Erike Javan Wygal Jazzmine Peluchette Jessica Adimari Jim Tyrrell Joanna Musacchio Jose A. Anaya Joyce Lynn Donnellan Julia Marquez Julian Moran Kathy King Karla Pierce Lori Caldwell Louise Jenkins Lysa Dennehy Martha Keglevich Mary Ann Kwinn Melvin Peluchette Michelle Anaya Michlene Mimi Hébert Mila Sison Norma Aaron Nuria Lavilla Brau Peggy Keelaghan MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK: THUR. 10/22 6:30 AM ADRIAN & MONICA LIS 8:00 AM RAQUEL COUCE FRI. 10/23 6:30 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS ROMERO FAMILY 8:00 AM PETRA CASTELLANOS SAT. 10/24 8:00 AM PEOPLE OF ST. ANASTASIA 5:30 PM OCAVIO CALANCHA Birthday Anniversary Memorial Support Peter Cathcart Potenciana Suner Rebeca Acuna Rosa Zunilda Ruth Smith Sr. Eileen Marie (Marleen) Corrigan Stephane Lempire Tom Tyrrell Victoria Mitsakos Virginia Lorraine Robinson Yolanda Wygal Janice Burrill ***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.
Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... This Week: Saturday, October 17th / Sunday, October 18th Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflections on Today s Readings: FOCUS: Jesus calls us to lay down our lives in humble service to God and neighbor. In today s Gospel, Jesus teaches that He did not come to be served by others. Rather, He came to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many through His ultimate sacrifice. This means that all those who sincerely aspire to live as disciples of Jesus must be willing to lay down their lives in love and service to others. LITURGY OF THE WORD: The first reading tells of the faithful servant of the Lord who gives his life as an offering for sin. The second reading exhorts us to confidently approach the throne of grace. In the Gospel, Jesus teaches that whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant. Celebrating Our Faith Next Week ~ Saturday, October 24th / Sunday, October 25th Thirtieth 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 Msgr. Cox Msgr. Gonzales Fr. Tom Msgr. Cox Msgr. Vadakin Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturdays: 3:30 5 5 pm, and 7:30 8 8 pm. Msgr. Gonzales 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. 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. Nazareth House Holiday Bazaar, 3333 Manning Ave., Los Angeles, 90064. Sat., Nov. 14 & Sun., Nov. 15; 10 am 3 pm. Christmas items, vintage items, Refreshments, Fun! Lots of bargains, baked goods, raffle. Any question, please call or email Pat Robles 310-450-8864; pat.robles1942@live.com. WE ENCOURAGE ALL TO READ AND REFLECT ON THE BIBLICAL PASSAGES THAT WILL BE PROCLAIMED AT ALL THE MASSES First Reading I will lead the people to brooks of water, on a level road, so that none shall stumble (Jeremiah 31:7-9). Psalm The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy (Psalm 126). Second Reading It was not Christ who glorified himself, but rather the one who said to him: You are my son: this day I have begotten you (Hebrews 5:1-6). Gospel Immediately the blind man received his sight and followed Jesus on the way (Mark 10:46-52). SAVE THE DATE: CATHOLIC CHARITIES of Los Angeles Inc., Our Lady of the Angels Region will be hosting our Spirit of Giving Celebration Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, November 7, at 6:00 pm, at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades. The Honorable RICHARD RIORDAN, former mayor Los Angeles, will be the recipient of the Humanitarian Award, along with REV. GREGORY M. GOETHALS, S.J., President of Loyola High School of Los Angeles, who will be receiving the Sr. Peg Dolan Memorial Spirit of Giving Award. Your attendance and contributions in the form of sponsorships, program advertising, purchases or in-kind donations will be greatly appreciated and noted in our program. Help those that are most in need in our local communities during these challenging economic times. For more information, visit http://spiritofgivingcelebration.com/ or contact Loraine De Jesus at (213) 251-3598, via e-mail at LDeJesus@CCharities.org.
Ministry equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith World Mission Sunday Collection takes place TODAY, Sunday, October 18th, 2015. It s our World on Mission. - The Society for the Propagation of the Faith, a Pontifical Mission Society. Your donations from the smallest to the largest help with: technical training for one youth in Papua New Guinea; a month of formation of a religious sister in Indonesia; providing for a week s work of a catechist in the youngest Church in Mongolia; covering a month of food, medical help and education for two children with disabilities at a home in Burundi; supporting an afterschool program for 80 children in Egypt. When making your donation please write the check payable to: The Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Online donations can be made at: www.missionsla.org. 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 Wednesday, October 21 st at 7:30 P.M. Contact Jan & Herb Masi at 310.641.2819 or hjmasi@ca.rr.com for more information. A Celebration of Christmas Join the St Anastasia Social Club on Wednesday, December 2 (10 AM 5 PM), as we travel to the Castaways Restaurant in Burbank for a Christmas lunch and their cabaret show Silver Bells are Ringing. The price for the lunch, show, bus, and gratuities is $75. Call Laurette Bibeau now for reservations: (310) 670-2488. Payment must be received by November 3, but don't wait, as this event will definitely be a sell-out! BOY SCOUTS TROOP 716 WREATH SALES, THIS WEEKEND AND NEXT WEEKEND. SAT: 5:15 6:45 PM & SUN: 8:15 AM 12:15 PM. ALL ARE WELCOME! To the annual Faith, Hope and Charity Catholic Cancer Ministry Pray for a Cure for Cancer Mass with Anointing of the Sick. Presider: Fr. Michael Joseph Wu, Homilist: Dn. Mark Race Saturday, October 24, 2015; 12:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angles, 555 W. Temple St., LA, CA 90012 By his stripes we are healed Isaiah 53:4-5 For more info about the Mass, the Faith, Hope & Charity Catholic Cancer Ministry, please contact: Deacon Couple Mark & Vickie Race, email: pray4cure@ymail.com. Upcoming Confirmation Sessions: Year 1: October 18, November 15 Year 2: October 25, November 22. All session at 9am in the Hall. New text number: 424-625-8914 Join the team! There is still time to come join our confirmation team. If you are interested in being an adult leader or peer leader please email confirmationsainta@gmail.com St. Anastasia School is having its Inaugural Jog-A-Thon on October 23 rd! We are excited for this new endeavor and would like to invite the Parish Community to support us in our new fundraising and community building event. You may support on-line at St. A s school website at school.st-anastasia.org or by check paid to St. Anastasia Catholic School (forms are in the back of the Church). Do you have a favorite St. A s student? Be sure to include his/her name on the donation so that credit can be given! Thank you!! Grief Support Group - St. Anastasia Catholic Church is offering an Educational and Support Group for those who have lost a loved one and would like some support, which began last Monday and will continue until Nov. 16, from 7:30 to 9 pm in the Rectory Conference Room. Facilitated by Susan McLaughlin, MSW. For information, please call Aleida @ 310-670-2243, or Sue @ 310-413-2575. SBHS - Principal Patrick Lynch Invites you to attend an OPEN HOUSE at ST. Bernard High School on Saturday November 14th 2015 from 1-4 pm. Come see our renovation, meet teachers and coaches, and learn about academic initiatives, leadership opportunities and girls and boys athletic programs. Special Guest will be Kevin P. Chilton, Pilot on the Space Shuttle Endeavor, and class of 1972. St. Bernard High School is located at 9100 Falmouth Ave. Playa del Rey 90293 RSVP by Nov. 1, 2015. Call Christina McCole with questions 310-823 4651 x113 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY: Next Fish Fry Dinner of the season scheduled on Friday, October 23rd. Adults are $11.00 & children $8.00. Dinner served between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Takeouts available. The Hall is located at 8049 W. Manchester Blvd. 310.821-2324. Ask Your Kids Open-Ended Questions - Communication is key for making sure you are up to date with your kids lives as they grow older and you can t be with them every step of the way. One way to keep communication healthy is to ask your kids open-ended questions. Some kids don t open up and spill every detail, so you have to consider how to phrase questions that draw them in and allow them to share their thoughts and experiences. When you do ask openended questions, make sure you are patient in waiting for the answers. For a copy of the complete VIRTUS article email: jvienna@la-archdiocese.org.
Ministry in Community The 20th Annual St. Anastasia Golf Tournament : fundraiser will take place THIS Monday, October 19, 2015, at Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach and followed by our post-tournament awards and dinner at the Elks Club in Playa del Rey. Join us for our 20th anniversary milestone event and another fun day! Golfers of all levels are welcome to participate. Visit https://stanasta.ejoinme.org/golf for all of the details and to register online. The St. Thomas Moore Society of Los Angeles invites you to attend the 33rd annual Red Mass on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 5:30 pm, at the Cathedral of Our Lady Of the Angels which is located at 555 West Temple Street in Los Angeles. Bishop Edward C. Clark will be the celebrant and Bishop David G. O Connell will be the holimist. To RSVP, please call 213-761- 7004 or email director@laredmass.org. For more information, please visit www.laredmass.org St. Anastasia School Book Fair: TODAY, Sunday, October 18, from 8 AM to 12:30 PM, in the Parish (Basement) Hall. It will also be open after school Monday through Thursday, October 19-22. For more information please contact: Nicole Johnson Nicole@ristech.net or Janel Ray tanfasticbronze@aol.com "St. Anastasia is sponsoring its 7th Christmas Tree/Wreath fundraiser. Deadline for orders is Monday, November 16th. Trees/wreaths are fresh from the tree growers. All orders must be picked up on Saturday, December 5th, between 8 AM and 3 PM, in our school parking lot. For complete details and pricing, flyers and order forms(with envelopes) are available at the church entrance (vestibule). Interested In Becoming a Member? Email ParishRegistration@stanastasia.org or stop by the Rectory to request a New Parishioner registration form.our Online Giving system now has an App for Apple and Android products! You can download it for free in the App Store, Google Play Store or go to OLGapp.com. If you are new to Online Giving, register on the app by entering our Church ID 1706 or register on the website @ www.osvonlinegiving.com/1706 Diaper Drive for Unborn Local pregnancy centers bring hope and material assistance to women pregnant in difficult circumstances. When these women choose life, you can help by bringing some diapers and wipes to church and placing them in a crib by October 31. They will be delivered to local pregnancy counseling centers. For more info contact TeressaSyta@gmail.com or 310-670-0285. FACT OF LIFE: October is both the month of the Holy Rosary and Respect Life Month. Governor Brown just signed a bill that defies common sense and which degrades the sacredness of life. We must pray the rosary for a change of heart for our state and our nation. Physician Assisted Suicide will be the law of our land unless somehow this law can be overturned. Brown, raised Catholic and Jesuit educated, stated that he had listened to our Bishops, medical professionals, and his friends. But, it finally came down to what he would do. This thinking, where we make ourselves as God, is sadly behind so many life issues. We, as Christians, must care for the elderly, infirm, depressed, and physically challenged, not let them feel that they are literally better off dead. Intercessory: That all Catholics will pray for the weak and vulnerable in society, and work to secure their dignity. October, 2015 The month of the Rosary The Family that prays together, stays together. "It could be said that each mystery of the rosary, carefully meditated, sheds light on the mystery of man. 'Cast your burden on the Lord and he will sustain you' (Ps 55:23). To pray the rosary is to hand over our burdens to the merciful hearts of Christ and his Mother. The rosary does indeed 'mark the rhythm of human life,' bringing it into harmony with the 'rhythm' of God's own life, in the joyful communion of the Holy Trinity, our life's destiny and deepest longing. Through the rosary the faithful receive abundant grace, as though from the very hands of the Mother of the Redeemer." Saint John Paul II Important Reminders: Bulletin announcements should be submitted 2 weeks prior to the requested publication date! Today, Sunday, October 18th, the St. Joseph Center Collection takes place after all Masses. This collection benefits the poorest and needy of the Westside area. Your contributions of cash/non-perishable food are greatly appreciated. Next Sunday, October 25th, the monthly Wedding Anniversary Blessing takes place at all Masses. Couples married during the month of October are welcome!! Kids Living Faith: 29th Sunday In Ordinary Time, October 18th, 2015. Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to [Jesus] and said to him Grant that in your glory we may sit one at your right and the other at your left....jesus summoned them and said to them,...the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve - Mark 10:35, 37,42, 45 Many of the people who followed Jesus were hoping He would make Himself king and ruler over all. Some even hoped He would make them His special helpers when He took charge. They believed that Jesus was important, and they wanted to be important too. But Jesus had news for them. He wasn t planning to take over anything. He came to love and to serve other people. He wanted his followers to do the same. That s what He wants from us too! Lord Jesus, help me love and serve others the way you did.
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, and 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 the 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 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 Dolores Saenz.... 337-7213 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 Chris Roque School Principal Michael Muir School Office Manager, Bookkeeper Louise Lance School Office Assistant Linda Schmidt Consultative School Board Betsy Sichi PTO - Parent Teacher Organization Shawna Wiseman Becca Zambotti 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 Andy Kozlowski...... 670-3152 Stewardship....670-2243 J.S.Paluch - Brent Lavitt, Bulletin Ads (Back cover) - 818-554-0000 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 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 Marti Moran.670-2243 Social Ministry Laurette Bibeau..670-2488 Family Visitation Ministry Sr. Teresita.216-2001 Chronic Pain Support Ministry Patrick Doherty.650-0274 Patty Wiacek.713-5298. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PRIEST OR IN RELIGIOUS LIFE? Call the Office for Vocations 213-637-7248 www.la-archdiocese.org/org/vocations