St Anastasia Catholic Church

St Anastasia Catholic Church Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time March 6th, 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 Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time March 6th, 2011 O look at me and be merciful, for I am wretched and alone. See my hardship and my poverty, and pardon all my sins. Psalm 24:16, 18 Reflection on Today s Readings: FOCUS: The words of love that we speak must be lived out through our actions - We know that we fool no one when we say one thing but do the opposite. Promises made to a boss, a spouse or a friend ring hollow when the action that follows does not bear them out. God is the last person we should try to fool with empty words; He knows what is in our hearts. When we profess love for God, we must also act in loving ways. LITURGY OF THE WORD: Moses urges the people to obey the commandments of God, a blessing on their lives. The second reading reminds us that redemption is a gift from God to all people, brought about through the Blood of Jesus. The Gospel compares those who practice the teachings of Jesus to a wise man who builds his house firmly anchored on a foundation of rock. FACT OF LIFE Planned Parenthood Sets New Record A new report the Planned Parenthood national abortion business recently released shows the embattled agency did more abortions in 2009 than it has done in any prior year. The report also shows it providing fewer pregnant women with non-abortion services. Planned Parenthood Federation of America recently posted on its website what it calls its service numbers for 2009. This document, dated February 2011, shows Planned Parenthood affiliates nationwide did 332,278 surgical abortions or abortions using the dangerous RU 486 abortion drug during 2009.... Planned Parenthood has been on the receiving end of significant negative publicity related to undercover videos showing its officials helping investigators posing as sex traffickers obtain abortions and STD testing for underage girls who are victims of the sex trade. The abortion business has defended itself in part by attempting to show that abortions constitute a small percentage of its overall services. However, the new numbers make it more clear that women who are pregnant who come to Planned Parenthood receive only abortion services rather than help and support. (LifeNews.com Feb 23, 2011). Prayer for Life: Father, fill your people with new hope. Make us vessels of hope to everyone around us, especially to those who work to protect the unborn. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen. MASS INTENTIONS Sun., 03/06 7:30 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS + 9:00 AM. PARISHIONERS OF ST. A S 10:30 AM. GEORGE WILKERSON + 12:00 NN. OSVALDO PARADA 7:30 PM. MARY GILL + Mon., 03/07 6:30 AM. REV. ROLLY P. JARDINIANO + 8:00 AM. TED KIRCHBERG + Tue., 03/08 6:30 AM. REV. ENRIQUEZ A. LOPEZ + 8:00 AM. PAT HEDGE ASH WEDNESDAY Wed., 03/09 6:30 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM. BARBARA & ANN SMITH + Thurs., 03/10 5:30 PM. HORTENSIA GOMEZ + 6:30 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS p 8:00 AM. MAUREEN WAH + Fri., 03/11 6:30 AM. AL HOUSE + 8:00 AM. P. J. WENNER + Sat., 03/12 8:00 AM. REV. JULIO CESAR IBARRA + 5:30 PM. AL HOUSE + p Happy Birthdays!! and Ì Anniversaries!! 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. Emmeline Mallo Randy Huartson Martha Keglevich Gerald Stutts Jody Bruno Ursula Bloor Lovett Shirley Spehar Agnes Mocsny Bertha Marcinkus Rosa Cordon Jeanne Ahern Baby Jack Muñoz Bonnie Hocksteen Grace Wong Jack Hayes Sheila Moore Terry Ehret Joseph Rehberger Derek Comas Janice Hatzikian Kenneth Rivin Luanne Sinski Gerry Oakley Margaret Meier George Vasek Patricia Lijewski 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. PARISH BALL UPDATE - This year's Parish Ball is nearly here and we are all getting excited about the Mardi Gras theme. For the first time this year, we are trying something new to help the checkout process run smoother. We are requesting Credit Card payments only from anyone who would like to participate in the Silent and Live Auction. Please make sure you bring your credit card of choice the night of the Ball in order to have it securely recorded at Registration. This will assist us in processing all winning bids in a much more timely and efficient manner. We hope to see all of you there and we Thank You for helping support our school! ^ 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. All St. A s Parishioners are encouraged to attend the Annual Parish Ball, "Mardi Gras," which will be held on Sat., March 12th at the LAX Hilton. This promises to be a fun and festive celebration, complete with jazz music and silent and live auctions. Please join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year! Invitations were mailed, but extras are available at the entrance to the Church.

Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ministries in Action March 6th, 2011 9th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Today s readings call us to active discipleship. It is not enough to know the commandments; we must actively obey them. It is not enough to hear the words of Jesus; we must act on them. Good stewards demonstrate their gratitude for the gift of faith by putting it into action. You can help create a safer environment for children by leaving your parish or community environment safer each day than when you started. This could be as simple as training yourself to do a more effective job of keeping your eye on those around you when they interact with children. It sounds overly simple but most of us don t really do it, and it can be an easy habit to develop. It just takes persistence and a way to measure your success. For example, in order to make yourself notice those who are interacting with children, you could try counting the number of children you see each day interacting with non-parental adults. Okay so this would be a little unrealistic for a schoolteacher but for the rest of us it could be a very big learning experience. To learn more about parish efforts to create safe environments for our children, please contact the parish office. For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at 213-637-7650. LENT 2011 Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, which falls on Wed., March 9th, 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. We Need Stuff! - The St. Anastasia school children will be participating in a school family activity for Lent on Tue., March 15th. 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! PALMS: We are collecting palms for Shrove Tuesday, March 8th. Box in the Vestibule. The Burning of the Palms service takes place on Shrove Tuesday, Mar. 8th at 11:45 am. in the School grounds. All are welcome! Dear Parishioners, This past weekend our students delighted audiences with their rendition of Guys and Dolls. The play gives students an opportunity to venture into new and creative roles. There are students who may find this an opportunity to exhibit talents which often remain hidden. I also know that parents and students have spent endless hours practicing for this event. Thank you to everyone involved in this long process for our students. Your hard work paid off in a performance that makes us all so proud. I am so sorry I personally was unable to attend. Special thanks to: Greg Koppenhaver, Suzette Sornborger, Brigitte Obel and Angelica Roque. Devotedly, Fr. Gabe Stewardship in action Save the Date! As we approach the Holy Season of Lent, please consider joining us for one or all of these opportunities. They are designed to help you think, ponder, reflect and consider and eventually perhaps to discuss about the meaning of the suffering and death of Jesus Christ for you! Wednesday(s) 5:30 pm Mass followed by the Simple Soup in the Parish Hall This Simple Sharing and Breaking Bread Activity will be Hosted by different ministries for each of the Wednesdays during Lent (except Holy Week, April 20th).* WHAT IS SIMPLE SOUP? WHY DO WE DO IT? The Simple Soup Supper is an intergenerational fellowship that meets for a soup dinner after the Wednesday evening 5:30 pm Lenten Mass. Various ministries HOST this activity supplying the soups and bread. The Host group also assists with the clean up. There is a basket at each table for those who wish to donate. This is a free will offering. The money collected during these Lenten evenings will be given to St. Margaret s Center. This year St. Anastasia Parish families will be asked to Host a Simple Soup on Wednesday, March 30 th. The Bulletin will have a sign up sheet for those who would like to participate. Host Ministries: Ash Wednesday, March 9 th Eucharistic Ministers Wednesday, March 16 th Parish Advisory Council Wednesday, March 23 rd Bible Study Wednesday March 30th PARISH FAMILIES* Wednesday April 6 th Bereavement Ministry Wednesday April 13 th Men s Group a way of life for St. Anastasia Church [This Wednesday, March 9th 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!)

Ninth Sunday in Ordinary time Caring for Creation, Caring for the Poor March 6th, 2011 From the Music Director Congratulations to our young cast members of Guys and Dolls, who put on a fantastic show last weekend at Westchester High. I am grateful that we at St. A s are able to provide such a great opportunity for our students, and I would like to thank everyone who supported our show in any way, the William Hannon Foundation, the Msgr. Vadakin Arts in Education Fund, and every individual who contributed in any way. I could write several chapters of a book about the benefits I see in our students who participate in our productions. We are very fortunate and I am extremely grateful that we as a community come together to provide this for our children. Thank you, all! Greg Koppenhaver FROM THE DIRECTOR - 2010: Among the Warmest Years on Record, Insurance Losses Staggering: In a report to its reinsurance committee, the chairman of Munich Re said, Fire, water, earth and air the four basic elements have seldom been so destructive as in 2010, as reported in ClimateWire. Global losses came to $150 billion (one-third of this total were earthquakes clearly not climate related) and insurers paid out $37 billion in claims. The World Meteorological Organization expects 2010 to be the third warmest year globally since records began in 1850. As scientists have predicted, global climate change will continue to create extreme weather events. For the Catholic community, our concern is for those who don t have the resources to recover from their losses. We think especially of the millions of people dislocated by the epic floods in Pakistan, the raging fires near Moscow or those in and around Nashville, Tennessee and thank you for your generosity to Catholic Charities and Catholic Relief Services. As climate change continues, we must all become more diligent about lessening our carbon footprint and remember in solidarity those who are under our footprint. Visit also: catholicclimatecovenant.org. St. Anastasia s Social Club invites you to our Annual St. Patrick s/ St. Joseph s Luncheon! Whether you are Irish, Italian or Heinz 57, Good food and drink will be waiting in the Parish Hall on Wednesday, March 16 at noon. Fun, bingo, prizes, and camaraderie all for only $15. What a bargain!!! RSVP to Laurette 310-670-2488 by March 12. Wear green!!! 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 Peggy & Paul Smith 568-0826 03/06/11 Nora & Danny Roque 722-9170 03/13/11 Traveling Holy Family - Family 2 Pat Green 922-4232 03/06/11 Rupert & Eileen Bicarme 641-5206 03/13/11 On March 1st, 2011 Archbishop Jose H. Gomez became the Archbishop of Los Angeles, succeeding Cardinal Mahony, after 25 years of serving the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He comes from the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas, after serving as its Archbishop. We asked God s blessing for Archbishop Gomez as he guides his people. Confirmation 2nd Year Retreat TODAY! 2nd Year Confirmation Retreat Presented By Katie Ziegler Sunday, March 6th Who: 2 nd Year Students ONLY (Mandatory) Time: 2pm to 6 pm Where: St. Anastasia Basement Light refreshments will be served! First year does not meet this month!!! Getting to Know Science Teacher Dr. Petoskey... How long at St A's: This is my 22nd year at Saint Anastasia's...I started in 1989. Have I always been a teacher? I was a summer counselor for a recreation program in my hometown in Michigan when I was in high school. I have my masters degree in Pharmacy too but have always gravitated toward education. I also taught in Oklahoma City before coming to California and St. A's. Hobbies: I am an autograph collector and I have an extensive collection of autographed books, music, and photos I also dabble in photography and have years of celebrity photos that I took. That hobby led to a friendship I had with actress Anne Francis ("Honey West", "Forbidden Planet", "Funny Girl", etc ) for over 30 years. When she passed away recently, I was honored to be asked to do one of the readings at her memorial service. Favorite Holiday: Christmas. Best Thing About Science: the discoveries found in doing experiments!! Animals in the Science Center currently: Godzilla, the bearded dragon...a skunk named Jose, three turtles, and a multitude of fish!! Accomplishment: I still remember being asked to be an altar server at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City while on vacation with my parents when I was young. Tell us something about today s Science Fair: The Junior High Science Fair is for our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. The top winners in each grade are eligible to compete in the Los Angeles County Science Fair in April. Hopefully we will also be sending some County winners on to the State Science Fair as well. I encourage everyone to come visit the Science Fair and see the students hard work, it is open from 10 am - 12 noon in the school science lab.

Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time FAITH FORMATION and more March 6th, 2011 Next Week Celebrating Our Faith Sat., Mar. 12th & Sun., Mar. 13th First Sunday of Lent 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: Gn 2:7-9: 3:1-7 (22A) Rom 5:12-19 Mt. 4:1-11 Masses: 5:30 pm. 7:30 am. 9:00 am. 10:30 am. 12:00 Noon 7:30 pm. Celebrants: Msgr. Cox Fr. Tom Msgr. Gonzales Msgr. Gonzales Msgr. Vadakin Msgr. Vadakin Living Faith for Kids Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. Matthew 7:24 Jesus was more that a teacher and a storyteller. He wanted people to change. He wanted people to listen and then act on His words. Listening is the first step: hearing the Scripture read at Mass, reading the Bible at home. The next step is doing things base on what you have heard and read in God s Word Lord Jesus, guide my actions and my choices so that I follow you faithfully. CONFESSIONS: 3:30-5 pm - Msgr. Cox 7:30-8 pm NO CONFESSIONS - Parish Ball ( Holy Helpers March Service Event - Westside Children s Center Sunday, March 13th 10:30 am-11:45 am in the Basement of St. A's. Come help as we set up Pen Pals with children from the Westside Children's Center. We will be making fun St. Patrick s Day-Themed Bags and writing letters to give to foster children ages 1-5. They will write back to us. Also taking donations of water color paint sets, sidewalk chalk, crayons, construction paper, and glue sticks for the center. REMINDERS... Ì Mon., March 7th, Once-A-Month Ministry, We encourage all Ministries to join together at the 6:30 and 8 am Masses. Spread the word and share the Word! Ì Sun., March 13th, Nurses Ministry, Blood Pressure readings after the 10:30 am and 12 Noon Masses in Diamond Courtyard. 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. 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: Ë Strengthen each woman s Baptismal call to Holiness. Ë To provide opportunity for women to have a time of fellowship with God and each other. Ë 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. Ë To provide a place to develop a sense of self-worth and spirituality. This month it is on Thurs., Mar. 17th, 10:15-11:30 AM, Rectory Conference Room (downstairs). Questions? Call Suzette Sornborger at 310-670-2243. COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS: Å Looking to learn Spanish? Practice with a pro. Experienced teacher can help you converse with confidence. Available for individual lessons in Westchester/Playa del Rey. Rates negotiable. Call Tisa t 310-678-0475 or contact via e-mail at taceves@lmu.edu. Stewardship is a way of Life for St. Anastasia Church

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 Finance Coordinator Linda Schmidt Director Religious Education/ Coordinator of Ministries 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 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 Nina Galanti...... 301-6088 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