7390 W. Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: 310-670-2243 Fax: 310-670-5052
Website: www.st-anastasia.org E-mail: [email protected] Parish established in 1953 in honor of James Francis Cardinal McIntyre
February 19th, 2012 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SUN., 2/19 7:30 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS
9:00 AM. HENRY CORTEZ + 10:30 AM. COLETTE HORAN + 12:00 NN. JORDEN APONTE 7:30 PM. FOR OUR COUNTRY
MON., 2/20 6:30 AM. ROBERT DALTON + 8:00 AM. LOIS DOLL + TUE., 2/21 6:30 AM. THOMAS DE ROUEN 8:00 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS WED., 2/22 [ ASH WEDNESDAY [ 6:30 AM. REV. LAWRENCE RODRIGUEZ + 8:00 AM. REED COATS WORTH + 11:00 AM. SCHOOL MASS 5:30 PM. JUNE DOHERTY + THURS., 2/23 6:30 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM. APOLONIO J. MATIO + FRI., 2/24 6:30 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM. MODESTA FUNEZ + SAT., 2/25 8:00 AM. PABLO FAVELA + 5:30 PM. ANDREW PANSINI + p Birthdays and Ì Anniversaries!!
Reflection on Today’s Readings:
Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family...
7th Sunday In Ordinary Time - Jesus is the Perfect Steward — watching carefully over all who have been entrusted to Him by the Father and then sending them all out
into the world in service. May I similarly protect and wisely use the gifts entrusted to me!
Next Week - Celebrating Our Faith Sat., Feb. 25th & Sun., Feb. 26th, 2012 - 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 9:8-15 (23B) 1 Pt 3:18-22 Mk 1:12-15
^ 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.
FOCUS: The mercy of God brings healing and peace through forgiveness of our sins - God is merciful and desires to pour forth this mercy upon our lives. We only need to come to Him through His Son Jesus. We know that Jesus healed body, mind and soul as He forgave sins. He has empowered and commanded the Church to continue this ministry of healing and forgiveness. We only need to say Yes to His offer. LITURGY OF THE WORD: In the first reading, despite their sins, God assures the people of His love, and forgives and forgets their offenses. The second reading reminds us that the fidelity of God, which is seen in His Son Jesus, is to be seen in Christ’s followers, as well. In the Gospel, people bring a man to Jesus for healing. Jesus not only heals him, but also forgives his sins.
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.
Ë To receive Holy Communion (for those who are sick, hospital-ized, 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 Stefina Sokol, (stepmother of Lou Rader), that they may rest in peace.
Carla Roberts Peter Heredia Jacquelin Albini Jack Muñoz 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
Masses: 5:30 pm. 7:30 am. 9:00 am. 10:30 am. 12:00 Noon 7:30 pm.
Celebrants: Msgr. Gonzales Msgr. Gonzales Fr. Tom Msgr. Gonzales Msgr. Vadakin Msgr. Cox
CONFESSIONS: 3:30-5 pm - 7:30-8 pm ** Msgr. Gonzales **Msgr. Gonzales **Msgr. Gonzales **
Dear Parishioners, This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and we begin the Holy Season of Lent in preparation for the great
events of our redemption—the Dying and Rising of Jesus. On Holy Saturday we will all have the joy of renewing our Baptism promises. Lent is a sort of spiritual retreat, a time for self-control, a time for reconciling our hearts so that our baptismal promises can be renewed in a true spirit of faith and hope. Don’t forget about the Fast and Abstinence during Lent. Ash Wednesday is a fast day—no meat! Fridays too, are days of abstaining from meat. Also today is the day for MAKING Lenten resolutions. Wednesdays—Simple Soup? Fridays—Stations of the Cross? Also thanks to all who contributed pledges to Together in Mission. God Bless you! Devotedly, Father Gabe
Ministry sends us beyond the parish…
FACT OF LIFE Christ's Communion in Suffering [Pope] Benedict XVI says that Jesus' prayer on the cross -- "My God, my God, why have you abandoned
me?" -- is a reminder that in prayer, we must also move beyond our own problems and present to God the needs and sufferings of others. . . . The prayer that Jesus voices is the beginning of Psalm 22. . . . "The psalmist speaks of a 'cry' in order to express all the suffering of his prayer before a seemingly absent God: In extreme anguish, prayer becomes a cry," Benedict XVI reflected. "And this also happens in our relationship with the Lord: When faced with the most difficult and painful situations, when it seems that God is not listening, we need not fear entrusting to Him the entire weight of what we carry in our hearts; we need not fear crying out to Him in our suffering; we must be convinced that God is near, even when He appears to be silent. [Jesus] is praying the psalm in the awareness that God the Father is present, even in this hour when He feels the human drama of death." (Pope Benedict's General Audience, February 8, 2012). Prayer for Life: O Loving God, May Your Holy Spirit enable us to walk humbly in Your presence and may You be pleased to restore America so that a generation not yet born may praise you. In the name of Christ Jesus, who has done great things for us, Amen.
LENTEN RESOURCES - Care for Creation Lenten Calendar: The Archdiocese of Washington’s (DC) Environmental Outreach Committee offers, for the third straight year, their Caring for Creation Lenten Calendar. You are also encouraged to take a look at the Passionist Earth & Spirit Center’s Lenten program resources called Lent 4.5: Christian Simplicity. Lent 4.5 takes advantage of people's desire to do something more for Lent: encouraging participants to pray and learn about ways to protect God's creation, embrace Gospel justice, and nurture their own spirituality. The seven-week Lenten program provides a new approach to the traditional Lenten disciplines of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Check out the video (scroll down to bottom of their website: http://www.earthandspiritcenter.org/lent45/) explaining the program. 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.
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 couples 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 Couples married 0-5 years are encouraged 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 [email protected].
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: [email protected] or (818) 831-9710.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY: We invite everyone to our next Fish Fry Dinner scheduled on Friday, February 24th. Enjoy fresh Clam Chowder, Alaskan Cod or a Shrimp Dinner, delicately deep fried in a light batter, with either a baked potato or French Fries along with cole slaw and a roll. Adults are $9.00 & children $7.00. Dinner served between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Takeout available. The Hall is located at 8049 W. Manchester Blvd. (310) 821-2324.
Ministry Equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith…
HOLY FAMILY SCHEDULE: HOLY FAMILY SCHEDULE: Traveling Holy Family - Family 1 Herb & Jan Masi 641-2819 02/19/12 Pam & David DeVito 822-2842 02/26/12 Traveling Holy Family - Family 2 Pat Green 922-4232 02/19/12 Rupert & Eileen Bicarme 641-5206 02/26/12
REMINDERS . . . Today 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 Rectory Office will be CLOSED, due to the observance of President’s Day! We’ll resume Tuesday, February 21st. Regular Monday morning Mass schedule: 6:30 & 8 am. Sun., Feb. 26th, monthly Wedding Anniversary Blessing, after the 12 Noon Mass. All couples married during the month of February are welcome!
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.
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 every-day work, 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!
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.
Confirmation - Mini Retreat with Sponsor, Sunday, March 4th. (NOTE: DIFFERENT TIME!!!!!) Who - 1st and 2nd Year (with their sponsor) One parent may come if sponsor CAN NOT attend. Location - St. Anastasia Basement Time - 1st Year, 1-3 pm - 2nd Year, 4-6 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.7 pm.7 pm. (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF TIME!)
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.
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, 310-670-2518. Sponsored by the St. A’s Social Club.
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.
Ministry in Community …
Internet Spammers Target Kids, Too - Does your child know what to do when he or she gets an e-mail from an unknown person? If you are
allowing your children to communicate with others online, be aware that they will be exposed to spam. The easiest way to avoid spam is to make sure that your children do not give out their personal information or e-mail address to anyone they do not know. Adjust the security settings on their e-mail account to filter or block unwanted messages. Encourage your children to delete any messages they get from anyone they don’t know. Even when your children get e-mail or instant messages from people they know, make sure that they scan every-thing they are downloading for viruses first. You can do this by making sure that you have your antivirus software up to date. For more information, please visit: www.netsmartz.org/safety/safetytips.htm. For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.
Parish Ball and Silent Auction Dona-tions! 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 [email protected] and we will reach out to them directly.
“If you are what you should be, you will set the whole world on fire.”
St Catherine of Siena Please join us on a Lenten & Easter Journey to help us become what we should be, with a new program that presents the truth, beauty, and goodness of our Catholic Faith, enlightening our minds, strengthen-ing our wills, and setting our hearts on fire with the love of God. 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 @ [email protected]
A Lenten Journey…author, Fr. Robert Barron paints a beautiful and mysterious image of what it takes to be a follower of “the One who is, Jesus Christ.” Dates: February 29, March 7, March 14, (Wednesdays) March 21, March 28 & April 4 Time: Morning Session 9-11 am or Evening Session 7-9 pm Location: Morning Session meets in the Rectory. Evening Session in Parish Hall - following the Wednesday Simple Soup Facilitated by: The Prayer Group Cost for materials: Free of charge ________________________________________________ Please mail registration to: St. Anastasia Catholic Church; Attn: Untold Blessings, at 7390 Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045
Living Faith for Kids… It is I, I who wipe out, for my own sake, your offenses; your sins I remember no more.
- Isaiah 43:25 When two people have an argument, sometimes one of them will apologize and give the other some flowers or a box of candy. If you park your car in the wrong spot, you may have to pay a fine to the city to be forgiven. God does not forgive our sins because we pay
a fine or give a gift. Rather, God forgives just because that’s the way God is. Through the Sacrament of Confession, God has given us a way to ask for forgiveness and receive it. Thanks be to God!
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
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.
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: [email protected]
St. Anastasia Catholic School 8631 S. Stanmoor Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-645-8816 Office Website: school.St-Anastasia.org
Email: [email protected] 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 ………………. [email protected]
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
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
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
