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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

MASS INTENTIONS Sun., 08/21 7:30 AM. DEACON MICHAEL HOWARD + 9:00 AM. RODRIGUEZ-DRISSI FAMILY 10:30 AM. JORGE DIAZ + 12:00 NN. SOULS IN PURGATORY 7:30 PM. RODRIGUEZ-GONZALEZ FAMILY Mon., 08/22 6:30 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM. MARIA LOERA p Tue., 08/23 6:30 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM. MERCE AMADOR p Wed., 08/24 6:30 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM. SANDRA BAULO + Thurs., 08/25 6:30 AM. THANKSGIVING MASS 8:00 AM. ROSE DeLEONARDIS p Fri., 08/26 6:30 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM. THANKSGIVING MASS Sat., 08/27 8:00 AM. ESTELA PELYO + 5:30 PM. RODRIGUEZ-ABBAS FAMILY p Birthdays and Ì Anniversaries!!

Listen, Lord, and answer me. Save your servant who trusts in you. I call to you all day long, have mercy on me, O Lord. - Psalm 85:1-3

Reflection on Today’s Readings:

St. Anastasia Catholic Church, Los Angeles, California 21st Sunday in ordinary time August 21st, 2011

^ 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.

FOCUS: Like Peter, we are to be open to God’s grace working in us - Jesus knew that Peter had the ability and the openness to God’s grace that would enable him to be a powerful witness. Recognizing this, Jesus placed Peter as the rock on which He would build His Church. Like Peter, we each have a calling. We are to listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit and be prepared to step out in faith to fulfill it. LITURGY OF THE WORD: The Lord announces that He is giving Eliakim authority over the house of David. He says He will place the keys of authority on Eliakim’s shoulder. In the second reading, we are reminded of the depth of God’s wisdom—too much for us to comprehend. In the Gospel, Jesus entrusts Peter with the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. 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.

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.

_ Please pray for those who have died, especially Linda M. Lang-Curran and Karen Allan, that they may rest in peace.

George Galip Ethel Curry Kim Calimlim Virginia Benitez (and unborn baby) Mary Witteman Fran Wilkerson Edward Jon Clites Ed Kwinn Benita Bicarme Helen Grisby

Connie Kane Julia Cox Donna House Jeff Bristol Lucille Burk Delgado Emmeline Mallo Randy Huartson Martha Keglevich Gerald Stutts Jody Bruno Shirley Spehar

Bertha Marcinkus Jeanne Ahern Baby Jack Muñoz Bonnie Hocksteen Jack Hayes Sheila Moore Joseph Rehberger Derek Comas Janice Hatzikian Kenneth Rivin Luanne Sinski

FACT OF LIFE Every Child Should Grow Up in a Family Each and every child, for the full and harmonious development of his or her personality, should grow up in a family environment, in an atmosphere

of happiness, love and understanding (cf., Convention on the Rights of the Child, Preamble). It is precisely this environment which will promote good and responsible citizenship that is essential to the common good of humanity. The family is where young people first learn moral responsibility and respect for others. The family has an important role to play in educating children to develop all their faculties and in training them to acquire ethical and spiritual values and to be deeply attached to peace, liberty and the dignity and equality of all men and women. The family, founded on the marriage between one man and one woman, is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and must be guaranteed protection by society and the State (cf., Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Art. 16,3; International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Art. 23,1). Archbishop Francis Chullikatt, the permanent observer of the Holy See at the United Nations. July 28, 2011 Prayer for Life: We praise you, Father, that you sent your Son to reveal to the world that all people are His brothers and sisters, that all people are your children. Through Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

“Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven;

And whatever you loose on earth should be loosed in heaven.”

- Matthew 16:19

18th Sunday of Ordinary Time - In today’s reading, St. Paul reminds the Romans — and us — that all things come from God: “For from Him and through Him and for Him all

things are.” Good stewards understand that all is gift and share generously the gifts of time, talent, and treasure with which they’ve been blessed. See Romans 11:36

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Ministries in Action … august 21st, 2011

St. A’s Bible Study - We are currently on break for the summer. We will resume our study of the Gospel of Matthew on Sept. 6th. If you would like to join us in the fall, please call Susan Senia at 310.822.6511 or e-mail at smsenia@gmail.com.

Teach Kids to Protect Themselves at Home - We consider our homes to be safe places for our children. But being home alone, especially during

the summer months, can pose risks for children. Here are a few tips to teach kids that will help keep them safe when you are not with them at home: Never answer the door if alone. Do not invite anyone in the house without the permission of a parent or babysitter. Don’t tell anyone on the phone that your parents are not home. Instead tell them that your parents can’t come to the phone, and take a message. For more tips, please visit www.kidsafe.com. For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.

SRE FIRST EUCHARIST FAMILIES — PLEASE PICK UP YOUR DVD AND YOUR BANNERS IN THE RECTORY!

RCIA – Are You Interested In Becoming Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is our greatest joy, as well as our Mission as a Catholic community, to welcome new members. The RCIA is a process of formation and education for those interested in learning about and experiencing the Catholic faith. The process is designed for those baptized in other Christian traditions, baptized Catholics who never received the Sacrament of Eucharist, some who have been away from our faith, or anyone interested in our Catholic faith. It is a faith journey that encourages individuals to broaden and deepen their prayer life, to know God through the Scriptures, to come to know themselves more and to participate more in the parish life. For questions or info, please call Jonette Mauch at 310-670-2243.

Welcoming the New Roman Missal, Third Edition

“Words of the Week” - Some of the words used in the new translation of the Mass may be unfamiliar to some Catholics. Each week we will provide the definitions of some key words which may help to increase your understanding of the rich theology that underlies these texts. Definitions are from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition. Consubstantial: The belief, articulated in the Nicene Creed, about the relationship of the Father and the Son: that “in the Father and with the Father, the Son is one and the same God.” (CCC, no. 262). Contrite: To be repentant within one’s heart and mind for sins committed and to resolve not to sin again. (...will continue in the following weeks…)

St. Anastasia Social Events Group - Parishioners, and family and friends of parishioners, the Social Events committee has put together another year of exciting and fun-filled excursions to please, entertain and even educate! To kick-off the new 2011-2012 season, come to the September 14th meeting at Noon and hear an informative presentation by Anthony Ramos, LAPD office, regarding crime in the area, the difference between an emergency and “non-emergency” and what to do, how to contact the police and much more. Importantly too, you can sign-up early for the upcoming events… Remember early payment assures best seating on the bus. Want a hint? How about Christmas on the Queen Mary! Bring your lunch to the meeting—we will provide the drinks and dessert.

Attention: Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Hospitality, Volunteers and Musicians

Please register for the upcoming Liturgical Ministry Formation and Retreat Day - The day will include liturgical formation, training for new and currents ministers, and information on the New Roman Missal.

Saturday, September 24, 201, from 8 am to 3:30 pm. St. Monica Catholic Church

725 California Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403 The registration fee is $25 if registering online or by mail by Wed., Sept. 21st. At the door, $30. You may register online at www.stmonica.net/liturgy and pay online with a credit card. You may mail a check payable to “St. Monica Church” to: 725 California Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403, Attention Dale. Registration fee includes continental breakfast, lunch and drinks. For the day’s agenda and more information, please visit our St. Jerome Parish website at: www.stjeromewestester.org or call the Rectory at 310-348-8212.

NEW ALTAR SERVERS TO BE COMMISSIONED SUNDAY AUGUST 28, 2011

At the 9 AM Mass At the 10:30 AM Mass Dempsey, Jenna, Chloe, Dylan, Todd, Alyssa, Luke, Cole, Tami, Jonah, Melissa, Parker, Matthew, Anthony, Adriana, Krysten, Margaret, Sophia, Malia, Aaron, Matthew, Joe, William, Scott, Luke, Flannery, Jessica.

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Caring for Creation, Caring for the Poor … August 21st, 2011

Stewardship is a way of Life for

St. Anastasia Church

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 Jane & Rob Fortin 417-3920 08/21/11 Shawna & Brent Wiseman 641-8199 08/28/11

Traveling Holy Family - Family 2 St. Anastasia Church 670-2243 08/21/11 Linda Artis 386-5193 08/28/11

From the Music Director… "Behold, I make all things new." For prayer and reflection, here is the new text of the Nicene

Creed with the changes in bold: I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. And one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. (Next: Why has "one in being with the Father" been changed to "consubstantial with the Father?) - Greg Koppenhaver

The Mission Co-op Collection takes place this weekend, August 20/21 - Fr. Ildelfonce Mapara, a Benedictine monk of St. Maurus Hanga Abbey in Tanzania is our guest speaker. His Benedictine religious community in southern Tanzania is serving people to have access to clean water. This is an acute problem; many children there die because of using water from contaminated sources—rivers and hand dug wells. Abdominal problems due to unsafe drinking water is the second leading cause of infant mortality in southern Tanzania after malaria. Our need is to have/buy pipes to tap clean water from the mountains. Envelopes are in the pews for your convenience. Thank you all in advance for your generosity.

St. Anastasia Parish Community welcomes our newly baptized members: Antonio Murillo Armando Murillo Alexander Murillo Peter Dunne Skewes-Cox, III Maya Ocampo Skewes-Cox Rose Antonelle Reilly Valentina Elizabeth Castillo Peyton Elizabeth Kessel Dean Everett Matthews Kate Elizabeth Minnehan Gus Robert Willis Stamatio Luis Alberto Galicia Nolan William Mennis MacKenzie Raegan Mulligan Daniel Michael Reed

St. Anastasia’s Welcomes Its New Members:

… Dan & Shannon Matthews … Daniel & Nicole Rodriguez … James & Dominique Smollen … Peter & Taz Nyquist … Byanett Arias … Sean & Laura Cushing … Maria Guadalupe Ramirez … Tad & Maria Pantaleoni … John & Tanya Seozio-Medina … Brandon & Emma Delf … Angeles S. Weatherhead … Denise Gustafson … Lilia Estevez

REGISTER FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL - SIGN-UPS! Come In, Sign Up, and Join Us! Registration for School of Religious Education takes place Sunday, September 11th, from 10 am to 12 Noon in the School building. Registration is for Early Childhood Education, 3, 4 and 5 yr. old; Sacramental Preparation for 1st and 2nd year students; Older Sacramental, and Continuing Education. There is no registration necessary for the childcare offered at the 9 am and 10:30 am Mass. Volunteers needed at all age

levels. If cannot make this registration date, call Jonette at the Rectory Office, 310-670-2243 x36.

Next Week Celebrating Our Faith

Sat., Aug. 27th & Sun., Aug. 28th 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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: Jer 20:7-9 (124A) Rom 12:1-2 Mt 16:21-27

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time FAITH FORMATION and more … august 21st, 2011

Living Faith for Kids… ””I will give thanks, to you, O Lord… When I called, you answered me; you built up strength within me.” Psalm 138:1,3 “Thank You” is so easy to say, but often we just forget to say it. We take our families and friends for granted. Beautiful sunsets come and go without a word of thanks to God. Focused on what we are without, we forget all that we have. We all need to be reminded from time to time to say thank you, especially to God. That is one reason for attending Mass each Sunday. You probably know that Eucharist means “thanksgiving.” Let us pray that our weekly Eucharist will lead to thanksgiving all week long. Lord, thank you for all your good gifts.

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. Vadakin Msgr. Vadakin Msgr. Cox

CONFESSIONS: 3:30-5 pm and 7:30-8 pm ** Msgr. Gonzales **Msgr. Gonzales **Msgr. Gonzales **

REMINDERS . . . Ì TODAY Sunday, August 21st, the St. Joseph Center Collection takes place, after all

Masses. This collection benefits the poorest and needy of the Westside area. Your donations of cash/non-perishable food are greatly appreciated. Ì Next Sunday, August 28th, the monthly Wedding Anniverasry Blessing takes place after the 12 Noon Mass. All couples married during the month of August are welcome. Ì Monday, August 29th, School starts. Ì Friday, September 2nd, First Friday Mass resumes at 11 am (During School year). Ì Saturday, September 3rd, First Saturday Eucharistic Adoration from 8:30 to 8:30 am.

Save the Date: The 16th Annual St.A’s Golf Tournament will be held on Mon., Oct. 17, 2011 at Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach. For more info, please contact

Chris Turkmany (310) 200-8021.

Fall Book Study 2011 -We have chosen Fr. Gregory Boyle’s book Tattoos on the Heart for the Fall Book Study, which will take place on October 20th and 27th and November 3rd. We thought you might like to know the title in case you want to get a head-start on the book over the summer. Mark and Shelley Calde, 310-641-1157.

Ì I’m making a difference!! On Sept. 10, 2011 I’ll be doing an extraordinary thing! I’ll be participating in the Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle in support of the 250 million people living with intellectual disabilities. Preparing for the event will be a challenge, but the reward will be like none-other; the chance of a life-time to change the life of another, while positively changing my own. And here is why I need your help! I am working to reach my fundraising goal of $2,850. Any amount you can give will ensure that Best Buddies will continue to provide critical services and job integration for people with intellectual disabilities. And you donation is tax deductible. Here is how you can donate: click on my personal fundraising webpage: www.hcchallenge2011.org/danidevoe. Thank you for your support! Love, Danielle DeVoe (St. A’s graduate). I’m selling tamales also for the same cause; e-mail me at Danielle.devoe@mattel.com or call my cell at 310-699-3933. $25 for a dozen; $40 for two dozen (you can mix it up). Cheese w/corn; Cheese w/chili; Beef, and Chicken.

Ì Become Certified to Teach Natural Family Planning, Become a Volunteer Teaching Couple and get certified to teach the Sympto-Thermal Method of Natural Family Planning. The Couple to Couple League will be offering a teacher training seminar at Our Lady of Grace in Encino on September 17-18, 2011. For information, please contact Pablo and Veronique Gaeta at 818-994-2110. Ì Calling all Married Couples - If you are married in the Catholic Church and would like to help prepare engaged couples for marriage for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, please contact Candy Metoyer at 213-637-7250 or email at cmetoyer@la-archdiocese.org.

Vocation Retreat Day for Young - Women , Nazareth House, 3333 Manning Avenue., Los Angeles, CA 90064, Sept. 11 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call Sister Fintan: (310) 839-2361 or Email: sfintan@nazarethhousela.org

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 Offertory Gifts Parish Volunteers .............. 670-2243 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 x42 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 x42. 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 x42.

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

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

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 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 Assistant Principal ________________ 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; and SRE (Sunday School) Jonette Mauch..... ............... 670-2243 Confirmation Shawna Wiseman ............... 670-2243 Infant Baptism Fred & Esmeralda Balsz .... 679-9119