February 12th, 2012 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 12th, 2012 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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

Reflection on Today s Readings: Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... 6th Sunday In Ordinary time - Jesus commandment is that His disciples love one another, even to the point of laying down their lives, if necessary. What gifts of myself my skills and talents, my time and resources will best demonstrate my love for God s people? FOCUS: Christ offers us His compassion and mercy, grace and healing - In Christ we find not just compassion and mercy, but healing and grace. It is Christ s great desire that we come to Him and bring before Him all that might keep us from experiencing God s love. Placing our faith in Christ brings healing, wholeness and salvation. LITURGY OF THE WORD: Today s first reading spells out the communal rules that relate to those who suffer from leprosy. In the second reading, the faithful are reminded that they must do everything for the glory of God. Jesus, in the Gospel, demonstrates His great compassion for a leper who comes to Him for a cure. He heals the man. 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. Jack Muñoz Howard Phipps Michael Jones Fran Wilkerson John Swanson George Rader Roy Sheraden Sam Solter Larry Lovett Maggie Kohly 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 Ed Kwinn Benita Bicarme Helen Grisby Julia Cox Donna House Jeff Bristol Lucille Burk Delgado Emmeline Mallo Randy Huartson Martha Keglevich Jody Bruno Bertha Marcinkus Jeanne Ahern Derek Comes Sheila Moore Luanne Sinski Peggy Keelaghan Dear Parishioners, As Tuesday is Valentine s Day (San Valentin), we wish all our married couples a day of blessing. May the love of God help your faithfulness, your witness, and love for each other to grow as a sign for the world! We want to invite all our parishioners to make it a point to participate and have fun at our annual Parish Ball. This is an important fundraiser and we are especially grateful to all who are working hard to make this year s event the best ever! The date for the Parish Ball is Saturday, March 10th less than a month away. Invitations are located at the doors of the Church. Blessing to you all! Devotedly, Father Gabe MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SUN., 2/12 7:30 AM. DAN CROMRICK + 9:00 AM. JEAN HOBROCK 10:30 AM. JOSEPH SYTA + 12:00 NN. ELSIE MURPHY + 7:30 PM. ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN THERAPISTS MON., 2/13 6:30 AM. LOIS DOLL + 8:00 AM. STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ p TUE., 2/14 6:30 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS WED., 2/15 6:30 AM. ROSANNA POWER + 8:00 AM. JUANITA RODRIGUEZ + THURS., 2/16 6:30 AM. RUFUS DEROUEN 8:00 AM. MICHELE DARMIENTO-GREEN FRI., 2/17 6:30 AM. EDUARDO PORRINI + 8:00 AM. PATRICK MARTIN + SAT., 2/18 8:00 AM. KATHY COLBURN + 5:30 PM. CONNIE KANE + p Birthdays and Ì Anniversaries!! Ë 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, call the Parish Office at 310-670-2243. _ Please pray for those who have died, especially Edward J. Clites, Eric Pinger and Leeno Chaine, that they may rest in peace. ^ 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. Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the Glory of God. - 1 Cor 10:31 Next Week - Celebrating Our Faith Sat., Feb. 18th & Sun., Feb. 19th, 2012-7th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Masses: 5:30 pm. 7:30 am. 9:00 am. 10:30 am. 12:00 Noon 7:30 pm. Celebrants: Msgr. Cox Msgr. Cox Fr. Tom Msgr. Vadakin 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 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25 (80B) 2 Cor 1:18-22 Mk 2:1-12 CONFESSIONS: 3:30-5 pm - 7:30-8 pm ** Msgr. Cox **

FACT OF LIFE A Thread for Weaving Life Expectant parents deserve to know that a child with Down syndrome can love, laugh, learn, work, feel hope and excitement, make friends, and create joy for others. These things are beautiful precisely because they transcend what we expect. They witness to the truth that every child with special needs has a value that matters eternally.... The real choice in accepting or rejecting a child with special needs is never between some imaginary perfection or imperfection. None of us is perfect. No child is perfect. The real choice in accepting or rejecting a child with special needs is between love and unlove; between courage and cowardice; between trust and fear. That s the choice we face when it happens in our personal experience. And that s the choice we face as a society in deciding which human lives we will treat as valuable, and which we will not. (Archbishop Charles Chaput, Cardinal O Connor Conference on Life, Jan. 22, 2012 ) Prayer for Life: O Heavenly Father, Help us to realize that your Divine Spirit alone can change hearts and minds so that all your human creatures may enjoy the fullness of life you intended for them. We pray this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, Amen. You fill me with the joy of salvation Catholic Climate AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT - Translating Church Teaching into Action on Climate Change: Mark Potosnak, Ph.D. - Mark Potosnak, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Environmental Sciences Program at DePaul University in Chicago, was recently featured in DePaul s Newsline for his work as a Catholic Climate Ambassador. Dr. Potosnak discusses how an authentically Catholic approach to creation care and climate change helps him to avoid political and ideological tensions when giving presentations. Additionally, Mark says that he has found the St. Francis Pledge to be a great tool for Catholics wishing to take action on the Church s climate change message: When I spoke on this issue before I had received the Ambassador training... I found that [the positive reception Church teaching] wasn t translating into action. The St. Francis Pledge is helpful for getting people to think about what to do next. To inquire about Dr. Potosnak or one of the 22 other Catholic Climate Ambassadors at your school, parish or arch/diocese, visit the Ambassador webpage @ http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/about-us/catholicclimate-ambassadors/. Visit also: catholicclimatecovenant.org. Experienced Babysitter Available - St. Anastasia s Graduate - Notre Dame Academy Senior Available to drive Red Cross Certified Experience with all ages of children, babies included. Excellent references available. Afternoons, evenings and weekends. Call Lauren Berg at 310-721-7945. Ministry sends us beyond the parish KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL MONTE CARLO KNIGHTS: Come join our annual casino night on Saturday, February 18 th, from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight. The cost is $30 per person which provides $200 in playing chips towards the casino games, hors d oeuvres and a wonderful time! Your ticket also entitles you to chances at fabulous raffle prizes and entry to the famous Hold em Tournament! Proceeds fund our annual student scholarship program. Tickets at the door. Located at 8049 W. Manchester Ave, Playa Del Rey. (310) 821-2324. SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER! You can help by donating your old cell phones! Please bring your used cell phones to be collected outside of Church TODAY, Sun., Feb. 12. Make sure to remove your SIM card and erase personal contacts. If you have any questions or concerns please call 310-487-5417 or e-mail @ sarahgscrenshaw@gmail.com. Newlyweds 101: Keeping Your Marriage God-Centric The primary goal of this enrichment program is to openly identify, share, and discuss concepts and techniques to enhance couple s marriages to be more God-Centric. The program will be held on Friday evenings over the first six months of 2012 (see dates and times below). Where: St. Basil Catholic Church, 637 S. Kingsley Drive (corner of Wilshire Blvd), Los Angeles, CA 90005 When: Friday Evenings 7:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. Dates: Feb. 24, Mar. 23, Apr. 20, May 25, June 22, July 27 Please encourage your couples married 0-5 years to attend and participate in this new and innovative Marriage Enrichment Program. For more information or to register, please contact Candy Metoyer at 213.637.7250 or email cmetoyer@la-archdioces.org. COME & SEE DAY - Young women ages 16-28 are invited to a day of sharing, prayer, and Q & A about vocations with the Sisters of the Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart. Day: Saturday, March 3rd 2012. Time: 10 am to 4 pm. Lunch is included. Place: Sacred Heart Novitiate, 10480 Winnetka Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311. For more info: sdshnov7@juno.com or (818) 831-9710.

Ministry Equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith LENT 2012 Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, which falls on Wed., February 22nd, this year. The Catholic Community around the world follows these general regulations during Lent. ABSTINENCE Is a penitential practice consisting of refraining from the consumption of meat and is to be observed by all Catholics who are 14 years of age and older. Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and the Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence. Pastors and parents are encouraged to see that children who are not bound by the obligation to fast and abstain are led to appreciate an authentic sense of penance. FASTING AND ABSTINENCE In addition to abstinence, fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and 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. Women s Faith Sharing - Women s Faith Sharing will provide an opportunity to learn through Scripture and from each other how to be the Christian Women God created us to be. The purpose of Women s Faith Sharing Ministry is to: Strengthen each woman s Baptismal call to Holiness. To provide opportunity for women to have a time of fellowship with God and each other. To provide an opportunity to make new friends, and strengthen relationships with old friends, as we build each other up in the Body of Christ. To provide a place to develop a sense of self-worth and spirituality. This month it is on Thurs., Feb. 23rd, 10:15-11:30 AM, Rectory Conference Room (downstairs). Questions? Call Suzette Sornborger at 310-670-2243. The Altar Care Ministry is in need of help! Anyone, who can give a little of their time, and share their talents, is WELCOME! Please consider volunteering in this Ministry. For more information please call Dolores @ 310-337-7213, I will be happy to answer any of your questions. Does Your Company Have A Matching Gift Program??? Don t forget to include your donations to our Church. Your company could prove to be a source of generosity for our beautiful parish!! Call the Rectory Office for questions or information @ 310-670-2243. HOLY FAMILY SCHEDULE - Traveling Holy Family - Family 1 Nora & Danny Roque 722-9170 02/12/12 Herb & Jan Masi 641-2819 02/19/12 Traveling Holy Family - Family 2 Aleida & Jesus Rodriguez 670-2243 02/12/12 Pat Green 922-4232 02/19/12 Confirmation - TODAY!!! Confirmation Meeting is TODAY, Sunday, February 12th. Small Group Discussion & Reflection Topic 3 Who - 1 st and 2 nd Year Students, Location - St. Anastasia Parish Room, Time - 10:30 am 1 pm. PALMS: We are collecting palms for Shrove Tuesday, February 21st. Box in the Vestibule. The Burning of the Palms service takes place on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 21st, at 11:45 am. in the School grounds. All are welcome! [ Wednesday, February 22nd, is Ash Wednesday. Lent Begins! Masses will be as follows (Ashes will be administered): 6:30, 8, & 11 am, and 5:30 pm. Simple Soup in the Basement to follow the 5:30 pm Mass. ^ Stations of the Cross on Fridays, at 7 pm. (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF TIME!) ANNUAL TOAST-TO-THE-SAINTS LUNCHEON It will soon be time for our annual luncheon in honor of St. Patrick and St. Joseph. We will meet at 12 noon on Wednesday, March 14, in the Parish Hall for a festive lunch, featuring both corned beef & cabbage and lasagna. We will finish our feast with a serving of delicious spumoni cake. The luncheon will again be hosted by our Director of Religious Education, staff members and friends. The festivities will conclude with a few games of bingo. Please join us in this fun-filled celebration. The price is still only $15 per person. Make your reservations by calling Olga Lortie, 310-670-2578. Sponsored by the St. A s Social Club. Today is Together in Mission Commitment Sunday for the 2012 Campaign - The In-Pew Process will take place today for those of you who did not receive a direct mail, or are new to our Parish. Members of our Finance Committee will be helping you in this process. We have provided envelopes and pens for your use. Thank you for supporting this Campaign. We Need Stuff! - The St. Anastasia school children will be participating in a school family activity for Lent on Tue., Feb. 28th. Each school family will be creating their very own Station of the Cross. We are asking you to participate in this event by bringing in a variety of objects, artifacts, related to our suffering, our everyday work, and for the greater glory of God as we strive for the Kingdom of Heaven. These decorated crosses will be planted throughout the campus during Lent. A box is in the vestibule. Call Jonette for info 310.670.2243. Thanks!

Ministry in Community Background checks and screening - In the Los Angeles Archdiocese, all clergy, paid parish/ school personnel volunteers who work regularly in a supervisory role with children or youth must be fingerprinted. For information call: (213) 637-7411. From the pamphlet, Working Together to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse: Keeping Ministerial Relationships Healthy & Holy, published by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The pamphlet is available in the parish in English and Spanish, and online at: http://www.archdiocese.la/ protecting/index.php. For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650. Parish Ball and Silent Auction Donations! 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 310.722.9549, or at jackie.aguilera@bingham.com and we will reach out to them directly. A Lenten & Easter Journey Journey with acclaimed author, Fr. Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries as he hosts a beautifully illustrated video study program of our Catholic faith. Dates: Feb. 28, Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, (Tuesdays) Apr 3, 17, 24, May 1, 8 & 15. Time: Tuesday: Morning Session 9-11 am or Evening Session 7-9 pm Location: Morning Session meets in Church Rectory. Evening Session in Parish Hall Facilitated by: Susan Senia Cost for materials: $25 for study guide Please make checks payable to: St. Anastasia Catholic Church To mail registration: St. Anastasia Catholic Church, Attn: Catholicism Series 7390 Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045. Call Susan Senia for info @ 310-822-6511. REMINDERS... Today Sun., Feb. 12th, Nurse- Ministry, Blood Pressure readings after the 10:30 am and 12 Noon Masses in the Diamond Courtyard. Sun., Feb. 19th, St. Joseph Center Collection, after all Masses in Diamond Courtyard. This collection benefits the poorest and needy of the Westside area. Thank you for your support. Mon., Feb. 20th, the Recotry Office will be CLOSED, due to the observance of President s Day! We ll resume Tuesday, February 21st. Regular Monday morning Masses @ 6:30 & 8 am.

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 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 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: 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 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